1. Junior Parent University Orientation
United Kingdom & International Applications

2. Agenda Getting started as Juniors
Understanding the admissions process in the UK
How universities assess applicants for admission
Criteria for selecting universities
Finance & fees

3. Testing
IELTS & SAT/ACT
Counseling
Drafting Personal Statement
University Planning

4. SAT & SAT Subject Tests
2017: May 6, June 3
Register:
ACT
2017: April 8, June 10
Register:
IELTS:

5. TEST Preparation Many options available: Self-study/Shmoop Online
SAT-Khan Academy
Group courses
Individual Tutoring
Diagnostic & Mock Testing
See ASP website/US College Counseling & BESPOKE Course Information

6. Personal Statement/Letters of Motivation Writing Support
Spring Writing Workshop – Details to Follow
Goal: Rough draft by end of school year

7. Getting started: Counseling
Required group orientation meeting (February)
Kick off Personal Statement Presentation & Workshop (Spring)
First Individual Meeting with Counselor (scheduled once group meetings are completed)
Review graduation requirements and academic record
Estimate predicted IB/AP scores
Intro to UCAS – Exploring Course Choice
Initial list of universities
Student Data Questionnaire
Parent Data Questionnaire

8. Getting started: Counseling II
Second individual meeting with counselor
Student Data Questionnaire submitted
Explore personal qualities, goals and interests
Revise initial list of universities
Review Personal Statement progress

9. Getting started: Parental Contribution
Parent Data Questionnaire
Preferably completed by the second student meeting. Obligatory.

10. Admissions to the UK
Applications made via UCAS – University College and Admission Service – to study a specific COURSE at a university (
Deadlines: Oct 15 (Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science) and January 15
IB Diploma (plus, in certain cases, proof of English proficiency – IELTS)
Other credentials: 2/5 AP exams sometimes with GPA and SAT/ACT requirements
Conditional offers made based on predicted exam results
Institution makes offer via UCAS
Student will accept one FIRM and one INSURANCE offer

11. Evaluating the Applicant
Academic
Predicted and earned IB or AP grades
Admissions tests/interviews in certain cases
Personal Statement
Interest in course – informed enthusiasm
Qualifications/Relevant experience
Personal aspirations/goals
Other interests
Reference Letter
International

12. Selecting a University
UCAS: Course of study and entrance requirements
Location
Campus life (housing, social life, athletics)
Student body
Reputation

13. Exploring Options Beyond UCAS: Visit university websites
Attend meetings with visiting admissions staff
Utilize university guidebooks/online resources (The Guardian, The Good U Guide)
Plan visits/OPEN Days
Consider summer programs
Talk with alumni, friends, relatives, contacts
International options: College Counseling Website

14. Finance & Fees England 2017-2018 Scotland
EU/UK: Home fees: Maximum of £9,000
International fees: £10,000 to £30,000 (depending on program with lab based, engineering and medical programs more costly)
Scotland
Home: 1,820
EU/non-UK: 1,820
England: up to £9,000
International: £10,000 and up
For complete fee and loan information see:
tuition-fees/going-to-university-in-england/