January |
- Begin familiarizing yourself with the resources available in the HEO
- Take the January SAT
- Attend the ESF University Fair
- Attend the British Council Fair in Hong Kong
- Develop your short list of universities on BridgeU
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February |
- Complete the student brag sheet and return to the HEO
- Begin creating a list of important factors/criteria for your university search and exploring different majors/courses of study that match your ‘career vision’
- Attend the British Council Fair in Hong Kong
- Attend the IDP (Australian) Exhibition in Hong Kong
- Begin your research into summer programmes and internships
- Make regular appointments to speak to your HE counsellor
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March |
- If applicable, register for the TOEFL/IELTS test
- Begin reviewing entrance requirements for universities that you are interested in
- Meet with your HEC
- Continue your research into summer programmes
- Register for the May SAT
- U.S Citizens? GET YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD!
- Oxbridge/Ivy League applicants: become familiar with the earlier application timeline
- Work on your Personal Statement/ application essay. READ around your subject
- Arrange to visit universities over Easter Break
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April |
- Register for June SAT
- Meet with your HEC to discuss the university application process
- PLAN your summer – summer programme or work experience?
- Oxbridge/Ivy League applicants: complete the first draft of your Personal
- Statement/application essay
- Begin your first draft of personal statement/application essay (except
- Oxbridge/Ivy League applicants)
- Finalize list of reference books that you will read or review over the summer
- Review current prospectus catalogs from your selected universities via their websites
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May |
- Registration for UKCAT opens
- Take SAT
- Concentrate on drafting your personal statement/application essay
- Begin narrowing down your university list; build a placement portfolio with your university guidance counsellor
- Identify two current Year 12 subject teachers for recommendations ONLY if applying to the US
- Inform HEO of the 2 referees you would like to write your USA/Canada recommendation
- Register for June ACT
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June |
- Take the June SAT
- Mock Oxbridge interviews take place (Due to COVID – Reschedule to Mid Aug)
- Finalize your short list of universities/colleges on BridgeU
- Read college/university application instructions carefully to find out what information is required and the deadlines for applications
- If you are planning to travel over the summer, arrange to visit some universities
- Refine personal statement/application essay
- Finalize your work placement. Applying to study Medicine for Law in the UK or HK? Then, work experience is mandatory
- BMAT/LNAT/UKCAT and all that. Do you need to take an admissions test? Find out and start preparing. Search the websites, register for the tests
- Renew your passport if it’s expiring within 6 months
- Take TOEFL/ IELTS test (if applicable) over the summer holidays if you haven’t done so
- Register for July ACT
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