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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.