Junior Parent University Orientation

United Kingdom & International Applications

Getting started as Juniors Understanding the admissions process in the UK

How universities assess applicants for admission

Criteria for selecting universities Finance & fees

Agenda

Required group orientation meetings (February)

First Individual Meeting with Counselor (scheduled once group meetings are completed)

◦ Review graduation requirements and academic record◦ Estimate IB/AP grades◦ Intro to UCAS◦ Initial list of universities◦ Student Data Questionnaire◦ Parent Data Questionnaire

Getting started: Counseling

Second individual meeting with counselor

Student Data Questionnaire submitted

Explore personal qualities, goals and interests

Revise initial list of universities

Getting started: Counseling II

Parent Data Questionnaire

Preferably completed by the second student meeting

Getting started: Parental Contribution

Applications made via UCAS – University College and Admission Service – to study a specific COURSE at a university (www.ucas.co.uk)

Generally: IB Diploma or 4 AP exams required

Some universities, especially in Scotland, will admit with high school diploma and SATs

Conditional offers made based on predicted exam results

Institution makes offer via UCAS

Student will accept one FIRM and one INSURANCE offer

Admissions to the UK

Academic◦ Predicted and earned IB or AP grades◦ Admissions tests/interviews in certain cases

Personal Statement◦ Interest in course◦ Qualifications/Relevant experience◦ Personal aspirations/goals◦ Other interests

Reference Letter International

Evaluating the Applicant

Visit university websites Visit UCAS website Attend meetings with visiting admissions

staff Utilize university guidebooks/online

resources Plan visits/OPEN Days Consider summer programs Talk with alumni, friends, relatives, contacts

Getting started: Planning & Prep

Course of study and entrance requirements

Location

Campus life (housing, social life, athletics)

Student body

Reputation

Selecting a University

England 2012-2013◦ EU/UK: Home fees: £6,000 to £9,000 ◦ International fees: £10,000 to £19,000

Scotland◦ Home: fees subsidized◦ EU: fees subsidized◦ England: up to £9,000◦ International: £10,000 and up

Finance & Fees