Applying to Universities Worldwide Senior Retreat – Workshop 1 August 28, 2015 Sean Menton/Julie Lindsay

United States Majority of AISG applications: 72% (2013), 73% (2014), 68% (2015) Flexible degree programs Cost can be a factor Financial Certification Req’d for Intl Students Common App can often be used Two teacher recommendations Counselor recommendation SAT, TOEFL, IB/AP scores sent by student directly from testing agency

Canada 13% (Class of 2013) 7% (Class of 2014) 20% (Class of 2015) Need to wait for app # in Ontario -- start early Apply to a faculty, program specific Less expensive than US Universities prefer IB Diploma Conditional offers on IB Predicted Grades SAT, TOEFL, IB scores sent by student directly from testing agency

Hong Kong 2013 data: 10% of total apps, 25% of the class 2015 data: 9% of the class Less costly than North America IB Diploma preferred TOEFL exams required for non-native English speakers One recommendation – usually counselor, with input from teachers Apply to faculty by program – 4 year degree as of 2012

Hong Kong Provide 3 choices for program – be sure to research choices Deadlines vary for HK residents, Taiwanese, & international students Applications must be completed within 1 month of starting and application period begins in mid-September to early October Admission decisions are made by faculty – not centralized All offers are CONDITIONAL -- need to wait for final IB grades scores in July

United Kingdom Class of 2013: 7%, Class of 2014: 7%, Class of 2015: 7% Apply using UCAS – Waiting on UCAS Centre Approval Apply to a faculty, course specific One recommendation, posted online at UCAS by counselor Conditional offers made on Predicted IB grades SAT, TOEFL, IB/AP scores sent by student directly from testing agency

Australia Generally a few applicants each year Application season begins in August after graduation with classes staring in February Apply to a faculty, course specific Three year degree, four year honors degree Less expensive than US Australian universities often visit GZ Visit IDP in Tianhe if you’re comfortable with Chinese language admission material Universities require IB Diploma or SAT exams SAT, TOEFL, IB scores sent by student directly from testing agency

Other countries Each year students apply to other universities in Asia in Korea, Singapore, Philippines and Japan. Students applying to these countries and other national systems (Europe, India, Mexico, etc. ) must be familiar with deadlines and procedures.