Where will I continue my education?
WELCOME TO THE GRADE 11 PAGE!
Resources will be added throughout the year - purple and blue words/phrases indicate active links
Resources will be added throughout the year - purple and blue words/phrases indicate active links
NEWS - SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
There have been many virtual opportunities for juniors as they work on their Uniquest assignment. If you missed the Korea University Fair, you can view the following recorded keynote presentations.
There have been many virtual opportunities for juniors as they work on their Uniquest assignment. If you missed the Korea University Fair, you can view the following recorded keynote presentations.
Seminar Resources
Resources will be added here after each seminar throughout the year. Seminars in purple have the linked presentation.
Sr #1 Nuts and Bolts of University Research
Seminar #1 Nuts and Bolts of the University Research Process
Seminar #2 Uniquest - University Research Skills
Seminar #3 Working on Uniquest
UNIQUEST ROUGH WORK - Google Doc. - do first
UNIQUEST ROUGH WORK - Google Form - do before Jan. 11th
Resources will be added here after each seminar throughout the year. Seminars in purple have the linked presentation.
Sr #1 Nuts and Bolts of University Research
Seminar #1 Nuts and Bolts of the University Research Process
Seminar #2 Uniquest - University Research Skills
Seminar #3 Working on Uniquest
UNIQUEST ROUGH WORK - Google Doc. - do first
UNIQUEST ROUGH WORK - Google Form - do before Jan. 11th
Seminar Schedules
JUNIOR SEMINAR SCHEDULE 2020/2021 Click to see schedule
Link - Red/Blue Schedule 3B/7D
Gold/Green Schedule 1F/2H
JUNIOR SEMINAR SCHEDULE 2020/2021 Click to see schedule
Link - Red/Blue Schedule 3B/7D
Gold/Green Schedule 1F/2H
College Visits/Presentations
Please visit THIS GOOGLE DOC to see all of the virtual visit opportunities
How do I talk to college reps? LINKdrive.google.com/file/d/1s3gYa-esNdRuPYvOpoKh1hakI0-JcG0x/view
Strong questions to ask during presentations of highly selective schools- LINK
Please visit THIS GOOGLE DOC to see all of the virtual visit opportunities
How do I talk to college reps? LINKdrive.google.com/file/d/1s3gYa-esNdRuPYvOpoKh1hakI0-JcG0x/view
Strong questions to ask during presentations of highly selective schools- LINK
COVID-19 How it affects your application and what you can do.
Applying to different university systems
Guide for international students applying to Australia
Guide for international students applying to Canada
Guide for international students applying to Germany
Guide for international students applying to Hong Kong
Guide for international students applying to the Netherlands
Guide for international students applying to the UK
Guide for international students applying to the USA
Guide for international students applying to Australia
Guide for international students applying to Canada
Guide for international students applying to Germany
Guide for international students applying to Hong Kong
Guide for international students applying to the Netherlands
Guide for international students applying to the UK
Guide for international students applying to the USA
Activity period workshops - Library classroom
1ST SEMESTER
Researching Universities in Canada
Researching Universities in the US
Researching Universities in the UK
**STUDENTS APPLYING TO OTHER SYSTEMS WILL RECEIVE ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT**
2ND SEMESTER
Writing the UK Personal Statement
Completing the Common Application and UC questions
Applying to Highly Selective US universities
Applying to Oxbridge and/or UK Medicine
1ST SEMESTER
Researching Universities in Canada
Researching Universities in the US
Researching Universities in the UK
**STUDENTS APPLYING TO OTHER SYSTEMS WILL RECEIVE ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT**
2ND SEMESTER
Writing the UK Personal Statement
Completing the Common Application and UC questions
Applying to Highly Selective US universities
Applying to Oxbridge and/or UK Medicine
Parent Presentations
Considerations for the next two years - Grade 11 Parents' Presentation
UK Medicine and Oxbridge - TBA
College Update - parent presentation -TBA
Applying to Highly Selective US Universities - TBA
Considerations for the next two years - Grade 11 Parents' Presentation
UK Medicine and Oxbridge - TBA
College Update - parent presentation -TBA
Applying to Highly Selective US Universities - TBA
Cup of College
This is an informal Q&A with Junior parents and counselors from 9.15-10.15 in the HS library classroom. You will be asked to sign up by replying to a Google form - 10 parents per session max.
First semester dates:
Tues. Sept. 22nd - will be virtual
Tues. Oct. 20th
Mon. Nov. 23rd
Mon. Dec. 14th
This is an informal Q&A with Junior parents and counselors from 9.15-10.15 in the HS library classroom. You will be asked to sign up by replying to a Google form - 10 parents per session max.
First semester dates:
Tues. Sept. 22nd - will be virtual
Tues. Oct. 20th
Mon. Nov. 23rd
Mon. Dec. 14th
Grade 11 Assessment Calendar
LINK
A part of the new HS Assessment Policy this year is the implementation of Grade Level Assessment Calendars. Any assessment that is used to determine a student's grade (working level) must appear on the Grade Level Assessment Calendar at least 10 school days before the assessment. Parents and students can access the calendar using the link.
LINK
A part of the new HS Assessment Policy this year is the implementation of Grade Level Assessment Calendars. Any assessment that is used to determine a student's grade (working level) must appear on the Grade Level Assessment Calendar at least 10 school days before the assessment. Parents and students can access the calendar using the link.
SFS Student Resource Links
Please click here for the SFS student resources page for Managebac, Naviance and more. You will need to be logged into your SFS email to access the apps page.
Please click here for the SFS student resources page for Managebac, Naviance and more. You will need to be logged into your SFS email to access the apps page.
HL/SL course IBDP predicted grade worksheets (UK)
Following worksheets are provided to teachers and students as a guide to better understand the predicted grade process. Please click HERE for a comprehensive guide to the predicted grades process at SFS. Where worksheets are not available, please refer to the document LINKED.
Following worksheets are provided to teachers and students as a guide to better understand the predicted grade process. Please click HERE for a comprehensive guide to the predicted grades process at SFS. Where worksheets are not available, please refer to the document LINKED.
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IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES - 2020/2021
PSAT Oct. 14th
Researching Universities in the US - TBA
Researching Universities in Canada - TBA
Researching Universities in the UK - TBA
Uniquest Assignment Due - January 11th
January - February Post Uniquest Meetings
PSAT Oct. 14th
Researching Universities in the US - TBA
Researching Universities in Canada - TBA
Researching Universities in the UK - TBA
Uniquest Assignment Due - January 11th
January - February Post Uniquest Meetings
University Research
Our starting point for research this year will be MAIALearning (our Naviance replacement) Watch this Video
SFS University Research Spread Sheet - Ducks in a Row
OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS THAT MAY HELP IN YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH
SFS Alumni Survey - you can search different schools and see what your peers have to say about them
Amazing Online University Research Tools for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, Asia
The IB Guide to finding a university
NACAC Guide to the International University Admissions Process 2020-2021
Country Recognition of IB Diploma
How to Choose an Art School
IB course requirements for different countries/different programs
UK application videos to guide your process
In Australia the ACTAC calculates an ATAR scores for University admissions.
NCAA information for student athletes applying to the US
Early Decision and Regular Decision Acceptance Rates 2020
Our starting point for research this year will be MAIALearning (our Naviance replacement) Watch this Video
SFS University Research Spread Sheet - Ducks in a Row
OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS THAT MAY HELP IN YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH
SFS Alumni Survey - you can search different schools and see what your peers have to say about them
Amazing Online University Research Tools for US, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, Asia
The IB Guide to finding a university
NACAC Guide to the International University Admissions Process 2020-2021
Country Recognition of IB Diploma
How to Choose an Art School
IB course requirements for different countries/different programs
UK application videos to guide your process
In Australia the ACTAC calculates an ATAR scores for University admissions.
NCAA information for student athletes applying to the US
Early Decision and Regular Decision Acceptance Rates 2020
Information on playing varsity sport at universities around the world
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Please view this slideshow presented at the International Counselor Conference summer 2019
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Personal Essay/Statement Tips and Strategies
Detailed information on the UK personal statement here
US College Essay tips here
Detailed information on the UK personal statement here
US College Essay tips here
Standardized Tests
Please ensure your name on your registration ticket matches your passport EXACTLY.
SAT Registration
ACT Registration
TOEFL Registration
IELTS Registration
Testing requirements at US universities
Free SAT Prep with Khan Academy
2020-2021 SAT Dates
Aug. 29th
Sept. 26th
Oct. 3rd
Nov. 7th
Dec. 5th
March 13th
May 8th
June 5th
Financial Aid Resources
Financial Aid For International Students (US)
Search for Scholarships and Financial Aid (US)
Colleges with In-State Tuition (US) for International Students
64 Colleges that meet 100% demonstrated financial need
Scholarships through the IB - countries worldwide
Financial Aid For International Students (US)
Search for Scholarships and Financial Aid (US)
Colleges with In-State Tuition (US) for International Students
64 Colleges that meet 100% demonstrated financial need
Scholarships through the IB - countries worldwide
Ways to build a strong profile for application time - in no order
INITIAL VIEW - Add an interview in the application process
Students can add to their application by giving an interview that is then sent on to schools they are applying to. To see what schools are involved in this program, please visit www.initialview.com
Students can add to their application by giving an interview that is then sent on to schools they are applying to. To see what schools are involved in this program, please visit www.initialview.com
A note on Teacher Recommendation Letters:
United States:
If you are applying to the US then you will ask two teachers to write for you. The only exceptions would be if you are applying to some Art, Drama or Music related programs in addition to other more academic programs or if you are registering on NCAA for athletic reasons. If that is true for you then please talk with your counselor about requesting a third letter. Universities want to hear from teachers that have taught you recently (Grade 11-12) and they generally prefer letters from core teachers (e.g. math, science, social science/history, English, and/or foreign language. Sometimes universities specify which subject teachers they want to hear from (Math and English at MIT for example) and then you don't really have a choice.
Australia/ United Kingdom:
If you are applying to universities in Australia and/or UK only then you generally don't need to ask any teachers to write for you. Your counselor will notify you if it is necessary to ask for a letter.
Canada:
If you are applying to Canada only then you can ask for one letter (some programs do require a letter).
General information:
If you are applying to any university that have a specific recommendation letter format/form that they want your teacher to use then please contact your counselor and we will guide you through that process. Please contact your counselor if you are still confused about what teachers to approach with your letter request. Here is more information on how to decide on which teachers you want to ask to write for you from Vanderbilt University. Most other US universities would give you the same or similar guidelines.
Here is a resume template that you can give your teacher to help them write their letters - although teachers may have their own.
United States:
If you are applying to the US then you will ask two teachers to write for you. The only exceptions would be if you are applying to some Art, Drama or Music related programs in addition to other more academic programs or if you are registering on NCAA for athletic reasons. If that is true for you then please talk with your counselor about requesting a third letter. Universities want to hear from teachers that have taught you recently (Grade 11-12) and they generally prefer letters from core teachers (e.g. math, science, social science/history, English, and/or foreign language. Sometimes universities specify which subject teachers they want to hear from (Math and English at MIT for example) and then you don't really have a choice.
Australia/ United Kingdom:
If you are applying to universities in Australia and/or UK only then you generally don't need to ask any teachers to write for you. Your counselor will notify you if it is necessary to ask for a letter.
Canada:
If you are applying to Canada only then you can ask for one letter (some programs do require a letter).
General information:
If you are applying to any university that have a specific recommendation letter format/form that they want your teacher to use then please contact your counselor and we will guide you through that process. Please contact your counselor if you are still confused about what teachers to approach with your letter request. Here is more information on how to decide on which teachers you want to ask to write for you from Vanderbilt University. Most other US universities would give you the same or similar guidelines.
Here is a resume template that you can give your teacher to help them write their letters - although teachers may have their own.
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