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NEWSLETTER

Volume # 1

ACHIEVEMENTS AND GOAL

SETTING

Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned

in school.

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“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

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WELCOME

The long, enjoyable summer break has come to an end and we are very excited to welcome our students back to school for another year of growth, fun and new opportunities. In this edition, we share with you a selection of news from the School and highlight some of the outstanding achievements of our students. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school and wish you all a great start to the new year!

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STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENTS

AND GOAL SETTING

“Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned

in school.”

-Albert Einstein

Victorious Kidss Educares offers a variety of Career and University counseling services. We work with upper level MYP

and DP students in order make sure they have all the information they need to decide what path to choose after they

complete the IB Diploma or Middle Years Programme. We organize information sessions on different topics, conduct

Aptitude & Psychometric tests, take students to several university fairs and career-related events and work one-on-one

with students to determine college choices, assist with college applications and to issue important documents.

* A moment of Glory for us as the School celebrates its IBDP 2019 results with a 42 grade point as our highest

level!! Our DP graduating students have already gained successful placements in best universities across the

world!!

Students who are already in MYP4 should start thinking about career and university choices. It is important that they

make concrete plans on where they want to study by the end of DP1. In the period between MYP4 and DP1, students

are provided with a myriad of information to make these plans. They receive this information via Youngbuzz and

Students Admission tracking system, workshops as well as in group and individual sessions. Our counselors are always

available to answer additional questions.

VKE graduates have received offers from many prestigious institutions such as University College London (UCL),

Edinburgh University, NABA-Italy, King’s College-London, University of Sydney-Sydney, Erasmus University, Shiv

Nadar University-Bangalore, MIT-ID-Pune, Garden City University-Chennai, Frankfurt School of Finance &

Management-Germany, University of Manchester- Oxford Road, Manchester, Monash University-Australia, IE

University- Spain, and University of Melbourne. In order to be able to gain entry to highly selective universities,

students need to make sure they have the highest possible grades (starting in MYP4), a well-balanced portfolio of

extra-curricular activities (leadership, community service & work experience, sports & creative activities), excellent

references from their teachers, and if applicable, strong test scores. Students also need to submit complete and well-

drafted application documents. At times, it can take 1-2 months or longer to put together a strong university application.

It is crucial that students stay on top of their applications and that they plan ahead.

We assist them at every step along the way. However, students need to be proactive and communicate their questions

and needs to respective counselors. If you would like to contact our team to schedule a consultation, please email us at

careercounselor@victoriouskidsseducares.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

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4.

SAT Test Dates

2019 - 2020

When to Take the SAT

The SAT can be taken any time starting your freshman year. However, most students take the test in the spring of their junior

year. Doing so will give you enough time to take the test twice, which is highly recommended, as 67 percent of students improve

their score the second time around. Once you receive your initial test results in your junior year, you'll know your weak points

and can prepare to retake the test if you so choose. If you're not satisfied with your initial score, you can take the test for the

second time in the fall of your senior year.

When to Start Preparing for the SAT

For those serious about getting a superior score on the SAT, it's never too soon to start preparing. However, most students begin

preparing for the SAT in the spring or summer before their junior year, as it gives them enough time to take the test, find their

weak points from the first go-around and then take the SAT again in the fall of their senior year. We will be providing in-house

SAT coaching, details of which will be provided to the students.

2019 - 2020 SAT Test Dates and Registrations

DATE REGISTRATION DATE SCORES RELEASE DATE** SUGGESTED PREP DATES

Saturday, August 24, 2019 July 26, 2019 September 6, 2019 Start May - June

Saturday, October 5, 2019 September 6, 2019 October 18, 2019 Start July - August

Saturday, November 2, 2019 October 3, 2019 November 15, 2019 Start August - September

Saturday, December 7, 2019 November 8, 2019 December 20, 2019 Start September - October

Saturday, March 14, 2020 February 14, 2020 March 27, 2020 Start December - January

Saturday, May 2, 2020 April 3, 2020 May 15, 2020 Start February - March

Saturday, June 6, 2020 May 8, 2020 July 15, 2020 Start March - April

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Applying to University-What you

need to know? If you are in year 12, you’ll be starting to think about University. Universities will do their bit to

catch your eye, with glossy prospectuses, cool websites and a ‘top 10 in the league tables’ claim.

When you go to open days you’ll be greeted with smiling faces, a slick course presentation. The

cynic will say that universities simply want your money and will bend over backwards to encourage

you to make them your first choice. The rise in unconditional offers gives us some indication of

their motives. Therefore it’s important to see beyond the glitz and glamour and make a decision

purely on what’s right for you. But what is right for you? Here are 14 points to consider which can

help you to make the right choice.

1. Course content – degrees with the same name can vary in content, so it’s important to get a

good understanding of the modules you’ll be covering over the three or so years.

2. Course flexibility – within each degree, you may have some flexibility over the modules you

can do. Certain modules will be mandatory, others optional.

3. League Table Position – no one should make a decision purely on league table position.

However, it’s worth a look to get an idea of how they compare. Focus more on the subject league

tables rather than the overall league table.

4. Teaching Excellence Framework – this is a fairly new criterion that universities are rated on,

mainly in response to the focus on research carried out by universities to the detriment of

teaching quality. Ratings are simply gold, silver and bronze.

5. Contact time – the majority of your contact time will be in lectures. Depending on the degree,

you could also have smaller group seminars and/or tutorials. Total contact time can vary.

6. Class sizes – Beyond the lectures it’s worth finding out typical numbers in seminars and

tutorials.

7. Accommodation cost – there can be a big difference in the cost of first year halls within and

between universities. If you know that you could feel a financial squeeze, this is something worth

considering.

8. Big City/Small town – Of course, there is life beyond the campus. Do you want to go somewhere

with a great nightlife and a thriving shopping centre or perhaps nearby countryside and twee

coffee shops is more your thing.

9. Campus – would you prefer a university where everything is all on one site; accommodation,

lecture halls, library, sports facilities etc. Or would you be happier feeling part of a local

community?

10. Extra curricular activities – What sports, clubs and societies exist? What are the thriving ones?

11. Work placement opportunities – For sandwich courses, it’s worth finding out the percentage

of students who actually go out on placement for the year. For those who seek a placement, how

much support is given by the university to find one?

12. Graduate prospects – what is the success rate for job seeking grads? What types of employment

do they find?

13. Coursework v Exams – how much of the degree is assessed by coursework and how much by

exams? This can be a big deal to some people.

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Internships provide students with hands-on learning experience even as they gain a glimpse into the real world, giving them a front

row seat to a potential career choice. They go into the internship thinking they want to work at a specific company or in a specific

industry and they come out of the internship either having confirmed those thoughts or having decided to pursue something

completely different.

A summer internship stands out on a student’s resume and is among the best things a young person can do to prepare for the real

world and college graduation.

Our students participated in hands-on departmental projects as well as an enrichment program that includes networking

opportunities, professional development and community service activities. Some of the internship placements are: Conrad, Minimax,

Huge Technocrat, Khairnar Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Manikprem Ltd., Mahindra Vehicles Manufactures Ltd., etc

Apprenticeship Providers: Word Finder

UPCOMING ISSUES WILL

COVER

• Commencement of SAT

coaching classes.

• IB Results

• University Fair details

• University Placements

• In-depth details and

experiences of Internships

• Many more interesting

facets to careers

STAY TUNED…