2016 University Information Night

University Counselor

Erdenetsetseg Bayandorj e.bayandorj@isumongolia.edu.mn

Our Philosophy

• The University Counselor is here as the guide for students.

Our Philosophy

• Help Students through the career and university SEARCH, APPLICATION, and SELECTION process

Our Philosophy

• We work with students to help them find and apply to the schools that will be the best fit for them.

The Best Fit

The best fit…

• Geographically

• Climate

• Academically

• Socially

• Extracurricular • Housing Options

• Cost

• Size

Parent’s Roles

• Very important

• Should be guides in the process.

• Keep an open mind about what is a “good” college or university

• Be clear about any restrictions ie: Financial, geographic.

• Recognize that your child’s choice is of paramount importance

It’s a different generation

Communication

Communication

The Job Market has Changed

The job market is different from when you all went to school.

• Changes in the Global Economy

• Changes in Industry

• Changes in Technology

• Changes in People

Rankings

Student’s Roles

• Take an active and leading Role

• Meet Deadlines

• Keep parents and counselors informed

• Engage in genuine self reflection and university research

Long Process Changes in plans Ups and downs Many Questions

Negatives

Positives

• Much more control of what you study

• This is the start of your independent lives

• University is fun! You’ll be surrounded by thousands of like minded people

• Enjoy the process. Students, share your possible hopes, dreams, and ambitions!

Counselor’s Roles

Group Meetings

Individual counselling meetings

Conduct sessions on essay writing

Conduct sessions on CV writing Personality and Interest Tests

Counselor’s Roles

• University Exploration

• Career Exploration

• Country Exploration

• Support the Search, Application, Decision Process

• Interview Skills

• Counselor Recommendation

• Provide supporting documents by regular mail

General Process (ISU)

1) Application form (Paper/Online) 2) Transcript Grades 3) Predicted Grades 4) SAT/ACT 4) Personal Essay/Personal Statement 5) Teacher Recommendation 6) Counselor Recommendation 7) Activity Resume/CV 7) English Proficiency Test (TOEFL or IELTS)

10 Schools

• 10 Schools is plenty

• Forces students to narrow search and think thoroughly about their decisions

• In some cases more than this can hurt their application

Exceptions to the 10…

6) UC System (UC Berkely, UCLA, etc.) 7) University of Berlin 8) Trinity College Dublin 9) Yonsei University 10) Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

1) UCAS (5 Choices) 2) University of Toronto 3) American University of Paris 4) Eckerd College 5) University of South Australia

International Baccalaureate

• Globally Recognized as a rigorous pre-university program

• Prepares students for the adjustment to university

• Can get class credit

• Sometimes can skip a year of University (Canada, Scotland)

UK

Unique Points

• Must Choose Course of Study

• Predicted Grade (Specific Requirements)

• Conditional Offer

• Foundation Courses

• UCAS (Only 5 schools)

Requirements

• Personal Statement

• Letter of Recommendation

• Generally 3 years of study

• IELTS (For Visa)

US

Unique Points

• Don’t choose major

• Liberal arts

• Holistic Approach

• Each School Has their own Requirements

• Common App

Requirements

• High School Transcript

• Predicted Grades

• Essay

• Teacher Recommendation

• Counselor Recommendation

• List of Activities

• TOEFL

2016-2017 Common App essay prompts

• 1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

• 2. The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

• 3. Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?

• 4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.

• 5. Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.

Australia

Unique Points

• ATAR

• Different School Season

• Apply through individual states (Qtac, Vtac, etc.)

• In Between US and UK in terms of course selection

• Little Flexibility in points (depends on popularity that year)

Requirements

• Final Grade (IB or ISU)

• IELTS

• Medicine (Umat test)

Canada

Unique Points

• Similar industries/geography to Mongolia

• Good Internship opportunities

• 3 years automatic work visa after graduation

• Each school has their own application

Requirements

• Transcripts and Predicted grades

• Usually no essay (Except top schools)

• Most require physical mail

Asia

• There are some great competitive schools in Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore

• Depends on the school

• Must do your own research

Major Deadlines

• September 1st: Country Decision

• October 17th: Final School list

• December 1st: FINAL Deadline to Finish Applications and Send them

Earlier External Deadlines

• UC System: December 1st

• Early Decision/Early Action November 1st

• Oxford/Cambridge: October 15th

• UK Law and Medical: October 15th

Summertime

• Use it wisely

• Pick a Country

• Start a preliminary University search

• Visit some Universities. Go on a Tour

Summertime

• Summer Programs (IB or Specific course of study)

• Part time or full time job

• Learn a trade

• Internship

• Continue CAS

THANK YOU!!!!

…Questions???