Ying Wa Girls’ School Careers Committee S6 Careers Conference ~ JUPAS & Choices of

Ying Wa Girls’ SchoolCareers Committee

S6 Careers Conference

~ JUPAS & Choices of University Courses

10 July 2009

1. JUPAS ABC

2. Iteration process

3. Choosing university courses

4. Summer holiday assignments (!)

Themes

1. JUPAS = Joint University Programmes Ad

missions System

2. No. of universities involved = 9 ~ HKU CUHK HKUST ~ HKBU Poly U City U ~ Lingnan HKIEd OUHK

JUPAS ABC

3. No. of choices per student = 25

4. No. of bands = 5

5. No. of choices per band =Band A -Band B -Band C -Band D - Band E -

334510

JUPAS ABC

6. Are all JUPAS programmes degree courses?

No ~ Poly U: 18 High Diploma (HD) prog. ~ City U: 6 Associate Degree (AD) prog. (2009 data)

7. JUPAS Website = http://www.jupas.edu.hk

JUPAS ABC

Iteration Process

Merit Order List

Temporary Cut-off Line

Final Cut-off Line

Iteration Process

one list per programme based on selection criteria

~ AL result

~ HKCEE result

~ interview etc ALL applicants ranked

1. Merit Order List

Iteration Process

Depends on number of places offered by programme

If 60 places line drawn at 60th applicant placing programme as choice #1

Line may move up in selection process

2. Temporary Cut-off Line

Iteration Process

Merit Order List

Temporary Cut-off Line

Final Cut-off Line

Iteration Process - Chinese version

HKAL results must be strong enough to qualify acceptance

Iteration Process – Conclusions

First few choices (Band A) matter most

Choosing University Courses

1. Interest?

2. Ability?

3. Market demand?

4. Fame?

5. Others’ expectations?

Choosing University Courses~ Dated / Negative Thoughts

HKU is better than other universities.

I will only choose HKU & CUHK courses.

I will never choose an AD / HD programme.

Choosing University Courses

1. Keep an open mind

2. Get to know programmes available

3. Find their admission requirements

4. Find out about your own interests

JUPAS Programmes & Admission Data

JUPAS website University websites JUPAS Guide (Sep 2009) 學友社中七指南 (2008, 2009) 學友社出路指南 (2009*) Careers Guidance Handbook

for S7 Graduates (2009-10*)

CUHK

Hotel & Tourism Mgt.

2009-10

CUHK Hotel & Tourism Management Admission Grades - 2008

CUHK Hotel & Tourism Management Admission Grades - 2007

CUHK Hotel & Tourism Management Admission Grades - 2006

CUHK Hotel & Tourism Management AL Admission Grades - Comparison

2008

2007

2006

CUHK Hotel & Tourism Management AL Admission Grades - Comparison

2008

2007

2006

CUHK Hotel & Tourism Management AL Admission Grades - Comparison

2008

2007

2006

CUHK - Hotel & Tourism Mgt. 2008Top 25%

HKU - Social Sciences 2008 Top 25%

Median

?

HKUCUHKHKUSTHKBUCity U

Median

Lower Quartile

Poly U Average Score - Total of all subjects

A=5 B=4 C=3 D=2 E=1

AL Subj. X1 AS Subj. X 0.6LU Average Score

[ 2AL (1AL + 2AS/2) + UE/2 + CLC/2 ] ÷3

HKIEd Mean Score - Best 2 AL // 1AL + 2AS

AL Subj.: A=10 B=8 C=6 D=4 E=2

AS Subj: A=5 B=4 C=3 D=2 E=1

OU Average Score - (UE + CLC + 2AL) ÷3

A=5 B=4 C=3 D=2 E=1

AL Subj. X1 AS Subj. X 0.5

AS incl. UE/CLC

Susan’s HKAL GradesAS - UE: B CLC: C

AL - Geog: C Eco: C C. Lit: D

Poly U Average Score - Total of all subjects

A=5 B=4 C=3 D=2 E=1

AL Subj. X1 AS Subj. X 0.6

LU Average Score

[ 2AL (1AL + 2AS/2) + UE/2 + CLC/2 ] ÷3

HKIEd Mean Score - Best 2 AL / 1AL + 2AS

AL Subj.: A=10 B=8 C=6 D=4 E=2

AS Subj: A=5 B=4 C=3 D=2 E=1

8+4.2

=12.2

(6+2+1.5) ÷ 3 = 3.26+7

=13

Weighting of HKCEE Results -2008 figures

HKU 10 – 30%

CUHK 25 – 50%

(mostly 30%)

HKUST Business: 40%

Science: 10-20%

HKBU 10-30%

Poly U For reference / Interview screening

City U For reference,

Some subjects: 30%

LU

For referenceOU

HKIEd For reference,

PE & Visual Arts more impt.

Finding out About Your Interests1. John Holland’s Career Interest Inventory

- 36 questions

2. Academic Programme Preference Inventory (Hok Yau Club & OUHK)

http://www.student_hk/appraisal/appi/?lang=c (English version = e)

- 120 questions, free, assessment report

3. Career Interest Inventory (HKACMGM)

http://www.mycareermap.org

- 238 questions, $10 @, assessment report

Dominant Secondary Tertiary Typee.g. Artistic – Enterprising - Social Social – Investigative - Realistic

Holland’s Personality Test (Adapted)

6 personality types1. Realistic 2. Investigative3. Artistic 4. Social5. Enterprising 6. Conventional

Assessment Result - sample

Academic Programme Preference Inventory

1. Nursing

2. Criminology

3. Law

4. Law Enforcement & Security

5. Psychology

6. Logistics

7. Dental Technology

Suggested Academic Programme Categories - Sample

Academic Programme Preference Inventory

1. Work EXTRA HARD this holiday to get decent HKAL grades

~ Get ≥ 1 credit in AL subjects

~ DON’T fail any one

~ Fulfil language requirements

Finally …

2. Summer Assignments ~ Holland’s inventory ~ Guide for JUPAS application ~ Due 1 September!

Thank You & Best Wishes!