Japanese Universities Cathy Curtis Translation by Machiko Morizono 25 April 2013

Some interesting findings Not all majors/courses of study are open to Oversees Returnees Many universities do not accept Japanese students who have been boarders – their parents must have been overseas too. Overseas Returnees: desirable at some universities, other universities are not anxious to admit – Now some universities are using the term – Students who have experienced overseas school attendance. AO admission is possible at some universities but not all –Admission based on extraordinary accomplishments

Purpose of the meeting Explain the process for applying –Student’s role –ISB’s role –Go over the form for requesting documents

Basic Documents for Admissions All universities require the following items: –Application –Transcript –Diploma or Certificate of Attendance –Certificate of Graduation (is the diploma)

Procedure for sending letters of recommendation All letters of recommendation from the International School Bangkok are confidential. All ISB letters of recommendation must be mailed from ISB directly to the university. This policy applies to all letters of recommendation mailed world wide. All documents going to Japan will be stamped with the following message in Japanese: This document is official only if received in a sealed ISB envelope

Japanese and Korean University Document Request Name ___________________________________________ Date ____________________ ______________________________ Thai Mobile Phone _____________________ University Name ____________________________________________________________ University Address _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ University Phone #: ________________________ Fax # _________________________ Filing Dates (inclusive) ________________________________________________________  Student will submit all documents to university. No ISB documentation mailing required.

Second Check Box  Student will submit official ISB transcript with all other application documents. ISB will provide the student with an official transcript stamped, “This document is official only if received in a sealed ISB envelope”. Student will be given an unofficial copy for translation and/or inspection. Note: Official transcripts will be available 4 weeks prior to the filing date listed above.  Certificate of Attendance/Graduation  Transcript to be mailed via regular mail to student’s address: ________________________________________________________________  Documents will be picked up from ISB counseling office. By _______________________________ on ___________________ (NAME) (DATE)

Third Check Box  Student will submit all application documents directly to the university with the exception of the letters of recommendation and official transcript. Student will be given an unofficial transcript copy for translation and/or inspection. If requested, ISB will mail recommendation letter(s) and official transcript via express mail to arrive during the appropriate filling dates listed above. Fee for express mailing is 700 baht. (This amount will change next year)  Recommendation Letter ________________________________  Certificate of Attendance/Graduation

Fourth Check Box  ISB will submit all application documents directly to the university. Student may request an unofficial transcript copy for inspection. If requested, ISB will mail recommendation letter(s) and official transcript via express mail to arrive during the appropriate filling dates listed above. Fee for express mail is 700 baht. (This price will change next year)  Recommendation Letter _______________________________  Certificate of Attendance/Graduation  Student Packet includes:______________________________

Bottom of the Form ________________________________________________________ Student Signature Date Other Information: _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _______________________

Obtaining the Form Hard copy –Obtain from counseling office On line –From Naviance –Fax back or send as an attachment

Questions? Thanks and good luck on your son/daughter’s Japanese University submissions!