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The Careers Team
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Bangkok Patana School Master
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Bangkok Patana School Master
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University Country Destination United Kingdom 36%
USA 27%
Australia 7%
Canada 6%
Thailand 6%
The Netherlands 4%
Singapore (1 military service)2%Switzerland 2%
Sweden <1%
Philippines <1%
Republic of Ireland <1%
UK
USA
AUS
CAN
TH
Popular Undergraduate Courses
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Popular Undergraduate Courses
Medicine / BiomedicalScience
Engineering
Business (Management)
Economics / Commerce/ Accounting
Hotel Management /Hospitality
Computing
Architecture / Art +Design
Psychology
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Why Universities around the world like
Patana students
• Mission Statement • Great students • Academic rigour of the
International Baccalaureate • Very well prepared for
university • Become campus contributors,
leaders • Broaden and enhance the
experience of college life
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• Information
• Guidance
• Application Processing
• Advocacy
• Post-Graduation Support
Guidance In
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n Application Processing
Advocacy Post Graduation Support
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Thinking about Careers in Key Stage 3 and 4
Year 7 – ‘Healthy Happy Futures’.
Students explore what they need to ‘discover about themselves’ to
achieve their ideal way of life when they
are an adult.
Year 8 – ‘The Real Game’
Students live the virtual life of an employee in a particular career. They will make decisions at various stages of their
life - both personal and professional and
consider the reality of living a particular
lifestyle.
Year 9 – ‘Preparing for Choices’ and ‘Where can my interests take me?’ Students consider what motivates them and what they really enjoy to help steer their IGCSE choices and maximise their
potential. Students explore possible careers
surrounding their favourite subject areas.
Year 10 – ‘Reflection Time. What can I build
upon?’ Students have
specialised interviews with the Careers Team to evaluate their areas of interest and success
in order to start thinking about their next steps.
Year 11 – ‘The Real World’ Students have an
opportunity to gain real Work Experience.
In curriculum – focussed interviews to support
students making balanced and informed decisions for
Key Stage 5.
“All of these experiences, deepened my determination to study medicine, but also, they broadened my vision to other medically-related fields .” Helena Martin – Bumrungrad Hospital
“I could see that I had underestimated the enormous effort that goes on behind the scenes in hospitality.” Eugene Kim – Hotel Muse
“This experience has definitely strengthened my interest in educational and child psychology; I hope that one day I will be able to work in that field.” Katie Condon – The Village International Education Centre
“The most valuable lesson I learned was that work becomes your life, it fills the day from 9am to 6pm, it’s better if you enjoy it.” Karim Chen – Ducati Dealership
Specialised means to take classes in mostly one type of subject Explore means to take classes in a wide range of subjects before specialising
How to choose IB subjects?
What are you interested in? What Year 11 subjects have you most enjoyed? What have you done well in? What do you think you’d like to study at University?
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IB Subject Considerations for University UK Australia
Canada USA Singapore
ARCHITECTURE
MAY REQUIRE
HL MATHS ;
PHYSICS ; ART
OR DT;
PORTFOLIO
MAY REQUIRE
HL MATHS
AND/ OR
PHYSICS
ENCOURAGE
PORTFOLIO
MAY REQUIRE
HL OR SL
MATHS; MAY
REQUIRE 2
SCIENCES
RECOMMEND HL
MATHS AND HL
SCIENCE FOR B.
ARCH
MAY REQUIRE
SL MATHS OR
CHEM OR
PHYSICS
BUSINESS
MAY REQUIRE
MATHS SL
MAY REQUIRE
HL OR SL
MATHS
MAY REQUIRE
HL OR SL MATHS
NO SPECIFIC
PREREQUISTES;
IB BUSINESS
USUALLY NOT
REQUIRED
MAY REQUIRE
SL MATHS
MEDICINE
REQUIRES HL
CHEM AND 1
OTHER HL
SCIENCE;
RECOMMEND
BIO AT HL AND
MATHS AT SL
MAY REQUIRE
CHEM,
PHYSICS,
MATHS AT HL
OR SL
NOT AVAILBLE
AS AN
UNDERGAD
OPTION
NOT AVAILBLE
AS AN
UNDERGAD
OPTION
MAY REQUIRE
HL CHEM AND
HL BIO OR HL
PHYSICS
Liberal Arts – US style
Applying for a place at a university rather than a specific course No specific IB subjects required Universities expect students to challenge themselves
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Year 12
Individual Careers
Meetings
Personal Statement
Assigned to a particular Careers
Counsellor
Small Group Meetings
One-to-one advising sessions
Essay Writing Workshops
Choosing the best uni workshops
Facilitate Test
Preparation
Attend University
Presentations
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Year 13
Individual Careers
Meetings
Advocacy
Processing of Applications
Mock Interview Practice
Advice regarding applications, Gap years, National Service, Visa’s and Transitions
Arizona State = 60,000 St. Luke’s College = 193
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Key considerations when choosing your University
ENVIRONMENT COST
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
LOCATION FINANCIAL AID
HOUSING ACTIVITIES ACADEMICS
SIZE
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4. Size Enrolment % International Class Size (First & Third Year) Physical size of campus
2. Location Country Geographic (close to home?) Weather City/Country
1. Academics Your course offered Selectivity (how many accepted) Ranking for Unis and Course Ave. Test Scores Student-Faculty Ratio
3. Environment Type of school (Research vs. Teaching) School setting (urban, rural) Location & Size of nearest city Religious Affiliation Conservative/Liberal
7. Housing Residential hall requirements Availability of dorms Types & sizes Food Plan
8. Activities and Interests Clubs, organizations Fraternity & Sorority Athletics, intramural Other
5. Cost Tuition, room, board Work Study/Internships Application Fee Travel Expenses
6. Financial Aid Deadline International Aid Availability Required Forms % Aid Received Scholarships Home Status?
US Testing
Test Focus Who requires it?
SAT
Critical Reading, Maths
Required by most
SAT subject Tests
Various subjects Required by 30 universities
ACT
English, Maths, Reading, Science
Alternative to SAT and Subject Tests
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UK Testing Test For entry to… Who requires it? Date
UKCAT Medicine, Vet, Dentistry
Required by 25 UK universities
September 20
BMAT Medicine, Vet, Biomedical sciences
Required by 5 universities
October 1
LNAT Law Required by 9 universities
October 5
Subject specific exam
Oxford, Cambridge
Timing depends on course
Research requirements
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TOEFL/ IELTS Some universities require some form of standardised English tests. Some accept waivers for Patana students.
Research requirements
Four Sections: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking
www.toefl.org www.ielts.org
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Why look beyond UK and US?
Cost/ Value for money Plummeting acceptance
rates at highly selective colleges and universities
Increasing global recognition
Greater predictability of outcomes
More English – language offerings
Offer study abroad options in the UK and US
Provide international employment opportunities
Local professional qualifications
Proximity to home Personal safety
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Differences in Admission Criteria
Outside US: Credential Driven • IB results • IGCSE Results/ Transcript • Personal Statement • Suitability for course • Interview for Oxbridge,
Medicine and other selective courses
• Citizenship/ Residency
US: Holistic • Transcript 9 – 12 • Testing (SAT I & II; ACT) • Letters of Recommendation • Essays • Extracurricular • Special Talents, Leadership • Background, diversity • Legacy • Ability to pay
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Apply with a balanced list 5 Point IB Spread
1-2 Reach or stretch
1-3 Match/Target/ 50/50’s
At least 1 Probable/Likely about which you are genuinely excited
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Who gets admitted?
• Demonstrated ability • Academic achievement
• Testing • Personal qualities
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What STUDENTS can DO Now
Enjoy and work hard on IGCSE/ IB courses
Sign up for and complete testing
Submit draft of college essay and/ or personal statement to link counsellor
Research and finalise a balanced list of Reach/ Window/ Safety universities
Use Naviance on a regular basis Update CV/ Resume
Double check transcripts and
Predicted Grades are correct
Attend Uni visits and programmes
Work
hard!
TESTS!!
RESEARCH
Oct 31st
Lots of uni’s
visiting
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Guest Speakers and Visitors
Forthcoming Events Alumni talks Jardine Scholarship Oxford University workshops
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University Visits and Presentations
University Visit
Calendar
- Programmes - US interviews
Sign up, show up, demonstrate your
interest
National Service
• National Service highly valued by universities
• Must participate in the whole Careers and University process
• When to apply to university?
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Gap Year
• Universities like gappies!
• Can apply in Year 13 and defer, or apply during gap year
• Pre-professional internships, service, travel, languages immersion
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What Parents can do? • Let your child have the driver
seat
• Discuss openly student’s hopes and your expectations
• Discuss openly the financial
restrictions for funding university studies
• Prepare any financial necessary documents
• Encourage ‘match & fit’ over prestige. Ignore rumours or check them out with us
• Rejections happen; help your child keep them in perspective
Names on Applications
Bob Smith
Bobby Smith
Rob Smith
Robbo Smith
Robert Smith
When completing applications always use the name that is on official documents. This would usually be
the name in the passport you intend to travel on
Time Frame- Important Year 13 Dates University course External Internal
Oxbridge; Vet; Medicine, Dentistry
15 October 4 October
Early Decision/ Early Action
31 October/ 1 November
11 October
Some Aptitude Tests 6 November 6 November
US applications 31 December
13 December
UCAS applications 15 January
13 December
Most universities have made decisions
1 April
NA
Students decide on US 1 May
NA
Students decide on offer
Various
NA
General Application Dates
Country Dates
Australia March – May (with predicted scores)
Australia July – November (after graduation with actual IB grades)
Canada December – May
Hong Kong December – January
Japan March – April for September entry
Japan September – October for April entry
Singapore November – February
Institutions within a country may have different deadlines. Check the target university’s website for the most up-to-date information
Honest Applications
• Student will inform the link counsellor if outside help is being
received.
• Students turn in a hard copy of their application to the
Careers Office after students apply.
• Careers Department will cross-reference ECAs and
application details with CAS records and internal records.
• Students and parents sign a release form allowing universities
to release student applications to us after the application is
submitted.
• Sign statement acknowledging the ramifications of
intentionally misrepresenting themselves.
• Result: Careers Department will use every opportunity to
emphasise the rigorous process we use at Patana.
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For More Information
Refer to our Handbook for Post-Secondary Education
Contact by email Andrew Haughton [email protected] Jemison Foster [email protected] Sally Jarrett [email protected]
Claire Miller [email protected] Khun June [email protected] Khun Ae [email protected] The Careers team are always happy to meet with students and parents.
Simply contact us by email or phone to make an appointment
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