April 2020
Can you feel it in the air? Spring is just around the corner! What does that mean for our Juniors? Researching universities :) Please make sure that you are filling in your "Ducks in a Row" spreadsheet (the suggested time to spend is a minimum hour each week). Remember that this spreadsheet is just a template and that you can add/delete columns that you find most useful for investigating different schools that you are interested in. You will find an exemplar from a current senior directly under the "Ducks in a Row" link. This student allotted points to certain aspects of each university that allowed him a clear visual as to which school was a better "fit" for his particular wants/needs. Perhaps this is something that you could do! So, make your university research authentic for yourself. This way, when you present to your counselor and your parents at the student-led conference, you can speak about your chosen schools in a real way. If you are unsure as to whether or not you are doing this research "right", please contact your counselor with any concerns/questions that you may have.
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION AGREEMENT FORMS - Due March 13th
If you haven't done so already, make sure to hand in this agreement form to your counselor - so many have been emailed - THANK YOU! For those of you who haven't done so, reach out to your counselor if you are having any issues.
If you haven't done so already, make sure to hand in this agreement form to your counselor - so many have been emailed - THANK YOU! For those of you who haven't done so, reach out to your counselor if you are having any issues.
Emails for these conferences were sent Wednesday, March 18th - please sign up soon!
IMPORTANT DATES - Links are active on Grade 11 main page
Looking ahead - universities are responding proactively and in students' best interests during the Coronavirus. See these two examples from emails that we are receiving.
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From University of Warwick:
We wanted to write to express our support for you and your communities during the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak. We have been thinking of you and all our offer holders and hope that you and your families have been spared the worst effects. The University of Warwick greatly values the health, welfare and safety of its students and staff, whether they are currently on our campus or are hoping to join our community in September. We are actively supporting the students and staff who are worried about the situation and limit the implications that this may have on their studies; enabling them to focus on supporting their family, friends and colleagues in South Korea. We are aware that many schools have been closed and that many students may have experienced disruption in their education. Please be assured we are monitoring the situation closely, working with The British Council and will consider any positive action we can take in relation to missed courses or examinations when the situation becomes more clear. We are aware that some schools have been able to provide online learning for their students. We will, of course, be pleased to receive any information you can send relating to the online classes your school has been able to provide and the structured self-led study that your students have been encouraged to engage in. Should students be able to take their exams, your comments on any effect on their results are welcomed to inform our decision making. We will post updates our policies and arrangements for students planning to join us in 2020 as they arise on our FAQ page so please regularly take a look at them. You may also be interested to read the information that we have provided for our current community on campus. |
From Williams University:
We are committed to making sure that students and families can continue to explore Williams from afar. Here are some useful ways to do so:
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You are receiving emails each week on webinars available to do virtual college visits - please take the time to use these opportunities
The Truth About College Admissions - TEDtalk
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UNIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT
Each month a different university from around the world will be highlighted.
Each month a different university from around the world will be highlighted.
In a Few Words:
Would you like to work as an expert consultant in politics or economics, on matters of international importance? Would you like to be a part of organizations like UNESCO, the World Health Organization or the European Union? With the Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order, you can help resolve the political, economic and legal issues faced by governments, institutions and organizations of all kinds worldwide. You’ll acquire a solid background in global governance issues and have the added value of a minor in politics or global economics, plus expert knowledge of a particular region of the world.
Uniqueness:
In this program you will be trained in a wide variety of subjects that are fundamental for global governance, including international legal systems, human rights, cybersecurity, macroeconomics and financial markets, geopolitics and international relations, major international institutions such as the United Nations and the European Union, decision-making in these types of institutions, the environment, and social policies at the transnational level.
Size:
Approximately 12,000 on two campuses
Curriculum:
Read more about the business degree syllabus here
Admission:
Through the university website
Admissions Expectations:
For IB candidates, Maths Studies are not eligible to apply to the programs, you need to have taken mathematics Standard Level or Higher Level. A-Levels candidates need to have taken Mathematics as one of the A-Levels subjects (please note that ESADE requires at least five GCSE subjects and at least three A-Level subjects). For European Baccalaureate (EB) Diploma candidates, a minimum of 5 hours/periods of mathematics are mandatory to be eligible.
Cost:
Bachelor of Business Administration-BBA: €16,200
Bachelor in Law: €16,200
Bachelor in Law & Bachelor in Global Governance: €16,200. This price does not include the cost of the summer programmes.
Double Degree in Business Administration and Law: €18,800
Would you like to work as an expert consultant in politics or economics, on matters of international importance? Would you like to be a part of organizations like UNESCO, the World Health Organization or the European Union? With the Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order, you can help resolve the political, economic and legal issues faced by governments, institutions and organizations of all kinds worldwide. You’ll acquire a solid background in global governance issues and have the added value of a minor in politics or global economics, plus expert knowledge of a particular region of the world.
Uniqueness:
In this program you will be trained in a wide variety of subjects that are fundamental for global governance, including international legal systems, human rights, cybersecurity, macroeconomics and financial markets, geopolitics and international relations, major international institutions such as the United Nations and the European Union, decision-making in these types of institutions, the environment, and social policies at the transnational level.
Size:
Approximately 12,000 on two campuses
Curriculum:
Read more about the business degree syllabus here
Admission:
Through the university website
Admissions Expectations:
For IB candidates, Maths Studies are not eligible to apply to the programs, you need to have taken mathematics Standard Level or Higher Level. A-Levels candidates need to have taken Mathematics as one of the A-Levels subjects (please note that ESADE requires at least five GCSE subjects and at least three A-Level subjects). For European Baccalaureate (EB) Diploma candidates, a minimum of 5 hours/periods of mathematics are mandatory to be eligible.
Cost:
Bachelor of Business Administration-BBA: €16,200
Bachelor in Law: €16,200
Bachelor in Law & Bachelor in Global Governance: €16,200. This price does not include the cost of the summer programmes.
Double Degree in Business Administration and Law: €18,800
Interesting articles this month
SAT and ACT in the time of the Coronavirus - read here
How families can talk about paying for US colleges - read here
IB students globally celebrate results - read here
How is the virus affecting UK universities and the admission process - read here
SAT and ACT in the time of the Coronavirus - read here
How families can talk about paying for US colleges - read here
IB students globally celebrate results - read here
How is the virus affecting UK universities and the admission process - read here