University Application Handbook International School Bangkok ...

University ApplicationHandbookInternational School BangkokClass of 2011

Welcome to the University Admissions process! We are excited to be working with you. ISBcounselors have developed a set of standards and policies that will allow you to present highquality applications to appropriate colleges and allow us to advocate as effectively as possibleon your behalf. We want each student to ‘reach for the stars’ while maintaining the importantbalance necessary to have terrific options, even if your ‘reach’ schools do not come to fruition.You should complete the college application process with a feeling of success and, moreimportantly, with a fine college that is a great fit to attend for three (UK) or four years. All ofthe counselors look forward to working with you on this exciting rite of passage.The college process is both simple and complex. All ISB students must follow a simple andclear path; take standardized, learn about colleges, and complete applications. Unfortunately,too, students will all experience some of the anxiousness caused by a multi-faceted anddemanding process. Ultimately, you will make difficult choices about what is best for you interms of what school represents the best fit for intellectual, academic, social and careeropportunities. In order to help navigate the path ahead, we offer the following rules ofthumb:1. High School Achievement: There is a lot of conflicting advice about what is mostimportant to admission officers. Every year the National Association for CollegeAdmission Counselors polls thousands of admissions officers and every year the answeris the same. Academics, doing well in challenging classes, is the most important factorin admissions. As you work through the college process, remember that it is criticalthat you stay focused on your academic course work.2. A Logical Plan – The Counselors hold numerous required meetings/seminarsthroughout the spring and fall. Through group meetings, individual sessions and specialprogramming, we help each student understand the opportunities at different colleges,different countries and different continents, create a testing plan and go through theself-analysis that leads to self-advocacy and strong applications. We encourage you toview the counseling office as a resource that can help you achieve success.3. Common Sense – If you hear comments regarding colleges or the college processthat do not make sense to you, discuss your concerns with your counselor. There aremany strange rumors that can give you false impressions. If it sounds outlandish or toogood to be true, it probably is.4. Selectivity – It is true that many colleges continue to set records for numbers ofapplications received while remarking that the quality of the applicants is alsoincreasing. More than ever, colleges are looking to fill their classes with an array ofinteresting, diverse students. This environment means that you must focus on creatingcompelling cases at each college. The only way to accomplish this is to stay focused oneach step and not to spread your energies too thin. There are always more possiblestandardized test prep questions to answer and more college applications to potentiallycomplete, but given your demanding schedule, time is a finite resource.1

5. One College – After all is said and done, you can only attend one college. The processis not about trying to get into as many colleges as possible, nor is it about seeing whereone might be able to gain admissions; it is about finding an educational community thatwill appropriately challenge and support all of your needs and aspirations.We have developed a set of standards and procedures that will allow you to present highquality applications to appropriate colleges and allow us to advocate as effectively as possibleon your behalf. We look forward to working with you on this exciting rite of passage.Now a word for the parents:Being parents of college-bound teenagers means striking a difficult balance. While yourchildren need your support and advice, this is one of their first significant adult decisions.Encourage your children to have confidence in their abilities, but also give them the authorityto be in charge of the process. The next few weeks is an ideal time to have a discussion as afamily about what role each person will play. How will you discuss universities and universityoptions? What are the expectations of each person involved? What are realistic financialconsiderations? You are essential in this process. We wish you all patience as you attempt tobe sounding boards, resources, travel companions and cheerleaders while also treading lightlyon teenagers desperately hoping to live up to your expectations and trying to create their ownidentity, separate from their parents.The ISB Counseling Team hopes that both students and parents find this guide to be useful inthis occasionally baffling process.Sincerely,Kevin CallahanJohn CarrCathy CurtisJeffrey HarperDebbie McDowellSpring 20102

Table of ContentsTimeline ………………………………………………………………………………………... 4Naviance ………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 6Factors to Consider when Choosing a University ………………………………..…. 7Parts of Admission Folder …………………………………………………………………… 9Admissions Decisions …………………………………………………………………............ 11Admission Tests …………………………………………………………………………….. 15The Personal Essay …………………………………………………………………………….. 17UCAS Personal Statements …………………………………………………………………… 20Personal Interview …………………………………………………………………………….. 22Art of a Good Resume ……………………………………………………………………………… 24Sample Resume ………………………………………………………………….…..…….. 25Visiting a University Campus ………………………………………………………………..…. 26Campus Visit Planning Form and Notes …………..……………………….……….. 27University Comparison Worksheet ………………………………………………………… 29Finances and Financial Aid ………………………………………………………………….. 30Outside Independent Counselor ………………………………………………………… 33Gap Year Opportunities and Internships ………………………………….…………. 34Career Planning Websites ………………………………………………………………….. 36Hotel Management Schools of Interest ………………………………….…………. 38University Admissions by Country ………………………………………………..……… 40Australia …………………………………………………………………….………. 41Canada …………………………………………………………………….………. 44Germany ………………………………………………………………….…………. 46India ………………………………………………………………….…………. 48Ireland ………………………………………………………………………………….……. 49Japan ………………………………………………………………….…………. 50Korea ………………………………………………………….…………………. 55Netherlands ………………………………………………………….…………………. 57Poland ………………………………………………………….…………………. 59Singapore ………………………………………………………….…………………. 61Sweden/Scandinavia ……………………………………………………………..…… 63Switzerland ……………………………………………………………….……………. 64Taiwan …………………………………………………………………………………….…. 66Thailand ………………………………………………………………………….…. 68United Kingdom ………………………………………………………………….. 70Universities in Europe with Instruction in English ……………………………….... 73Additional Websites ……………………………………………………………………….……. 83Glossary …………………………………………………………………………………..…… 84Teacher Recommendation Form ………………………………………………………… 89Transcript Request Form ………………………………………………………………….. 91Japanese/Korean University Transcript Request Form ……………………….. 92ISB High School Profile 2009-2010 ……………………………………………………….. 93Certification of Finances ………………………………………………………………….. 97Notes ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1003

University Timeline for Class of 2011January 2010 ⇒ Jr. Seminar #4:⇒ Begin investigating uni’s⇒ Attend university infosessions offered oncampus⇒ Submit Jr Sem #3 assign⇒ Identify/Register forsummer programs/courses.Update Naviance.⇒March 2010 ⇒ 25: Deadline to registerfor May 1 SAT⇒ Research careers/majorsand universities⇒ Plan for and take TOEFL ifapplicableJr Conferences Continue⇒February 2010 ⇒ Jr. Conferences Begin⇒ Course registration for2010-11⇒ Request teacherrecommendations fromdeparting teachers.⇒ Research possible universities⇒ Attend university infosessions on campusApril 2010 ⇒ 29: Deadline to register forJune SAT⇒ Visit university campuses onbreak!⇒ Research universities ofinterest⇒ Visit with university reps whocome to ISB campusMay 2010 ⇒ 1: SAT & Subject Tests⇒ Research universities⇒ Continue Long ListResearch⇒ Plan summer visits touniversities of interestStudy for Final Exams!⇒June/July2010⇒⇒⇒⇒5: SAT & Subject TestsInvestigate universities oncolleges I am consideringlist.Visit as many universitycampuses as possiblePrepare Short List ofuniversity applicationsAugust 2010 ⇒ 9: School Begins⇒ ___: RegistrationDeadline for Oct SAT⇒ Discuss Short List ofuniversities with counselor⇒ Schedule SeniorMeeting⇒ Begin working on UKPersonal Statementand EssaySeptember2010⇒⇒⇒⇒⇒⇒Download applicationsRequest recommendationsfrom teachersComplete Oxbridge, UKMed/ Vet applicationsComplete ED/EA applicationsVisit with University reps whocome to ISB campusRegister for SAT I/II Tests!October 2010 ⇒ 1/15: Completed EA/EDapplications due⇒ 9: Oct SAT & SAT II⇒ __RegistrationDeadline for Nov.SAT/Subject TestsNovember2010⇒⇒6: SAT/Subject Testsincluding Language withListening15 – ALL TRANSCRIPTREQUEST FORM FORDEADLINES BEFORE 154

⇒Compare IB PredictedGrades with UKuniversity minimum score⇒FEBRUARY DUE!!!UC applications due thismonthDecember2010⇒⇒4: SAT/Subject Tests___ RegistrationDeadline for Jan. SATJanuary 2011 ⇒ 1: FAFSA Form for financialaid completed by studentand parent (US)⇒ 22: SAT/Subject Tests⇒ University acceptances (withconditions) begin to arriveFebruary2011⇒University acceptances(with conditions) begin toarrive.March 2011 ⇒ 15: UCAS Extra opens⇒ University acceptances (withconditions) arrive⇒ Registration Deadline forMay SAT/Subject TestsApril 2011 ⇒ 1:US admissions decisionsreleased for very selectiveuniversities⇒ __RegistrationDeadline for June SAT/Subject Tests⇒ Deadline to reply to UKoffers with firm andinsurance acceptancesannounced by UCAS.June 2011 ⇒ 4: SAT /Subject Tests⇒ GraduationAugust/Sept/Oct 2011Enjoy planning for your firstsemester at university!May 2011 ⇒ 1: Deadline to respond toUS university offers toreserve slot⇒ 7: SAT/Subject TestsIB Testing⇒July 2011 ⇒ IB results reported to ISB,students and requesteduniversities.5

NavianceWe’re fortunate to have Naviance—Family Connection, a Web-based service designedespecially for students and parents. Naviance is a comprehensive website which students andparents can use in making decisions about universities, colleges and careers.Naviance will allow you to: Get involved in the planning and advising process – Complete on-line surveysand manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers Research colleges – Compare GPA, standardized test scores, and other statistics toactual historical data from ISB students who have applied and been admitted in thepast Sign up for college visits – Find out which colleges are visiting our school and signup to attend those sessionsNaviance also lets the counselors share information with students about upcoming meetingsand events as well as other resources for college and careers. Counselors can also use thesite to send students and parents email messages.Students have been provided with a personal access code and instructions for accessingNaviance. By the Junior Year, all students have created their own account, completed the MyPersonality Type, the Career Inventory and completed their Junior Profile. Now is the time tostart the college search and begin recording “colleges I am considering” which match thecriteria students have established. Parents will receive their personal log in codes, if notalready distributed, during the Junior Conference.The counselors believe that Naviance is a fabulous tool for students to use. If students havefurther questions about Naviance, they should be sure to contact their counselor. Thisimportant tool should be used extensively in the College Search Process.It is very important for the student to make sure the information in Naviance is up to date andcorrect.To log in: http://connection.naviance.com/isbangkok6

Factors to Consider when Choosing a UniversityStep 1: Know yourselfAfter identifying your own style and desire, it becomes easier to find schools which are amatch for you, or more often, those that are not a match!Ask yourself these questions. There is neither right nor wrong answers. It’s all about selfdiscovery.• What are your goals and values? Which values are most important to you? Howhave these developed and evolved? How do you define success? What unique giftsand strengths do you possess? What kind of person do you aspire to become? Is thereany secret desire to choose one particular profession or path in life? What experienceshave shaped who you have become and your way of thinking? Which do you valuemore, people or things, action or reflection?• What emphasis do you place on education? What are your academic interests?What courses have you enjoyed most? If on your own, what would you choose tolearn? How do you best learn? Are particular teaching methods more effective for yourlearning style? What has been your most stimulating intellectual experience? What isyour attitude towards studying?• What about your academic record? Have you taken the most challenging coursesavailable? What are your grades? What is your rank/GPA? What are your SAT scores?How does your academic record represent you? Have there been circumstances thathave affected your academic performance?• On what type of activities have you spent your time outside of theclassroom? Which have been the most fulfilling? Is there a pattern of commitmentand success? What is your roll in your high school and community? What would othersrecognize as your contributions to the school or community?• How do you perceive the world around you? Has the school environmentencouraged your skills, interests and talents? How has your family influenced youroutlook on life? Have your interests been nurtured or limited? Have you found a causefor which to stand up? How do you react when faced with people who thought orbehaved differently to you? What issues do you feel strongly about? What is yoursocial style, solitary or comfortable in large groups? How do you make difficultdecisions? Who are your confidents?Step 2: Know about the universityThe following list is not meant to be the only means of evaluating a university. Each individualmust determine the order of importance or weight each factor carries. The following aresimply considerations that should be examined. You will need to review catalogs, handbooks,brochures, online listings, speak to alumni and college reps and others for specific colleges.• Type of school--public vs. private (state)--religious or secular--coed or single sex--liberal arts or pre-professional (engineering, business, nursing, etc.)--conservative or liberal student body--traditional or progressive7

• Enrollment--number of undergraduates--male/female ratio; co-ed or single sex--% of international students--residential or commuting--retention rate after one year• Location and Surroundings--geographic location--weather/climate--proximity to family and friends--size of town/city• Curriculum and academic environment--degree of competitiveness--availability of professors for student conferences--quality of faculty; teaching vs. research--what are the core curriculum classes which must be taken--majors offered--academic pressure and workload--IB recognition• Campus life--clubs, fraternities, sororities--weekend events/activities--religious organizations--housing: co-ed/single-sex, required for first year/off campus housing possible--meal plans--honor system--class attendance required--security--recreational facilities/extra-curricular activities• Expense--cost of tuition, room/board, books and supplies--travel expense--financial aid available, percent of students receiving aid--work study programs• Entrance requirements--course prerequisites--application process/ deadlines--SAT and/or SAT Subject Tests; IB requirements--selectivity; % of applicants admitted--average scores of freshman/first year student profile• Balancing your needs with your choice--some considerations will be in conflict with others.--You must prioritize and weigh the importance of these and other considerations thatare unique to you.8

Parts of an Admissions Folder1. Application: Most can be downloaded from the computer or actually completed online. If this is not an option, you can obtain one directly from the university. Requestone early to allow for international mailing! The application must be done neatly,thoroughly and with extensive thought. You must proofread it many times and askothers to do the same for you! Many schools in the U.S. accept the “CommonApplication” which is available on line. UK applications are completed online only. Youshould always keep a copy of your completed application for your records.2. Test Scores: Standardized tests give the university some foundation to compare youto other applicants. These should be reported directly from the testing service.Colleges/universities will not accept copies of the scores submitted by the high schoolor student.3. Essay: The essay is your chance to capture your individuality and present it to theadmissions officer. While it is important to show your talents and accomplishments, becareful not to come across as bragging. Being an international student may set youapart but it is not enough to guarantee admissions! The admissions committee willwant to know how that experience has affected you and how you have used it todevelop your own sense of self.4. Recommendations: Teachers are a great source of information for the admissionsofficers. Be selective in who you ask for a recommendation. It is wise to ask a teacherif he/she can provide you with a positive letter of recommendation. When selectingteachers as recommenders, one should come from the Humanities (English, History,Psychology, etc.) and one from the Math/Science departments. All recommendationssent from ISB remain confidential.5. Transcript: You must request a transcript to be submitted on your behalf. Be sure tocomplete one form for each application and submit to the registrar’s office according toannounce deadlines.6. Application Fee: It is your responsibility to make sure that the application fee is paidat the time of application. Paying by credit card is common.7. Additional Materials: Some universities will allow you to add extra materials if havean outstanding talent or if you are an accomplished musician, artist, writer, etc. It isnot necessary that you are going to major in that area but that you continue to beinvolved at some level. If you have experienced events that have affected youracademic preparation for college, many schools would appreciate the additionalinformation.9

8. School Profile: An International School Bangkok school profile will be added to yourpacket at the time of submission.9. Secondary School Report: Counselors will prepare and submit a Secondary SchoolReport that provides additional information about ISB and how the student fits into theclass as a whole.10. Mid-Year Report: Many universities will require that a mid-year report be submittedby the counselor regarding academic progress during the student’s senior year. ISB willsubmit a mid-year report to all universities to which the student applied to in the USand Canada.11. All non-American students who apply to a college or university in the U.S.must complete the following requirements:a. Proof of funds: A statement from a bank official is required that will provideproof that the parents have sufficient funds that will cover the college expenses.b. I-20 Form: Each university/college will issue an I-20 Form to students who areaccepted to their school and agree to attend.c. Student Visa: The American Embassy will issue a visa to individuals with avalid I-20 Form.Note: ISB will submit all information electronically when possible.10

Admissions DecisionsOnce the university has reviewed your application, they will notify you about your acceptance.Universities using “rolling admissions” usually notify applicants six to eight weeks from thetime they have a completed application folder (with your test scores). Students applying inSeptember sometimes hear in October.On the other hand, many of the highly selective colleges use a notification date (approximatelyApril 1 st ) and send out decision letters on or about that date.AcceptanceIt used to be that thick envelopes were a sure sign of an acceptance. These days you aremuch more likely to receive your decision online, either through an email or through youraccount on the college website. Since email decisions are sent in batches, it’s entirely possiblethat a decision email ends up in your spam folder. Around decision time, get into the habit oflooking in your spam folder before you automatically delete all of the messages. Somecolleges still send decisions in the regular mail. Thin envelopes are generally rejection letters,since it only takes one piece of paper to say, “Thanks for applying. We are unable to offer youa place in our freshman class.” Don’t throw the letter away without reading it thoroughly,though. Some colleges send thin acceptance letters saying, “Congratulations! More materialswill be sent in a separate packet.” As soon as you have received your acceptance (and evenyour denial), please come and let your counselor know. We are very interested!DeferralStudents who apply Early Decision or Early Action sometimes get a letter of deferral, whichmeans the college will wait until later to decide whether or not to accept you. Deferrals can bedue to the need to see your first semester senior grades, or because the admissions office isunsure of the strength of the rest of the applicants. A deferral is not necessarily a terriblething. Some students who are deferred are admitted later. If you are deferred, you arereleased from any binding commitment. You can apply, be admitted, and choose to go to anycollege that accepts you.DenialUnfortunately, not everyone can be admitted everywhere. Admissions decisions have little todo with you personally and more to do with the other students who applied that year. You cando everything right, and still not get in. If you happen to be denied admission to a college youespecially wanted to attend, never call the admission office to vent your anger. If you arecontemplating transferring a year later, you don’t want to have had a bitter encounter with theadmissions office. Only in extraordinary circumstances is an “appeal” possible. Appeals arerarely successful unless the college has made an honest mistake—perhaps they were unableto locate a part of your application and denied you for that reason. If you think something likethat has occurred, your counselor is the one who should intervene.11

Wait ListAll colleges admit more students than they have room for in a freshman class, because theyrealize not all students they admit will choose to enroll. Hard to believe, perhaps, but evenHarvard only gets approximately 75% of their accepted students to enroll. Guessing the“yield” is a difficult task—especially as more students apply to more schools each year. If aschool underestimates the number of accepted candidates who enroll, there will be holes inthe incoming freshman class, which are filled from the wait list. Even so, the wait list is usuallya long shot. Final notification may not come until well into the summer so, for safety’s sake,accept an offer of admission from another school, even if it means sending in a nonrefundabledeposit. Only choose to remain on a waitlist if you really plan to attend should you beadmitted later. Some colleges waitlist almost as many students as they admit, so the chancesof being admitted off the waitlist at these institutions is minimal.May 1 st Reply DateOnce you have your acceptance letters, you must decide where to go. The US candidate replydate is May 1 st . If you don’t tell a school by then that you’re coming in the fall, they can, andoften do, withdraw your acceptance. Notify all other schools that accepted you of yourdecision not to attend. An email is a great way to do this. If you’re sure you won’t beattending, notify the college promptly so they might be able to open up other slots for other(possibly ISB) students. Once you’ve made your choice, pay the nonrefundable enrollmentdeposit, which tells the school you are showing up in the fall. Also, check on housingarrangements. Read the materials you receive with the acceptance letter to see how youshould take care of these matters. Thank all those who proofread your essays and wroteletters of recommendation. Teachers asked to write recommendations feel hurt when seniorsforget to say thank you or fail to tell them the outcome of the colleges’ decisions.UCAS OffersAs explained thoroughly in the UK section, each time a UK university makes a decision on oneof your applications, UCAS will notify you of the offer details. You will be asked to code all ofyour offers (you could have as many as five) as “Firm,” “Insurance” or “Decline.” Choose onefirm and one insurance offer; all others must be declined. Since most offers are conditionalupon IB examination score results and you won’t have received the exam results, this can be adifficult decision. If you are confused about any offers, check with your counselor beforesubmitting your offer. Once you have made a commitment to particular courses you cannotchange your mind. Ask your counselor for advice regarding which offers to accept. UCAS asksfor prompt replies, but you do have until early May to make your decision. If you did notreceive any offers, you can participate in a process called “Extra” in which you can apply oneat a time to additional courses until you receive an offer. See your counselor for help with thisprocess.12

Canadian University DecisionsSome universities in Canada have coordinated their decision period to coincide with the US.However, it is still common for others to not make decisions until after receiving final senioryear grades, especially if a candidate is on the borderline between admit and deny. Finalquarter of senior year is no time for “senioritis” if you are waiting to hear from Canadianuniversities. If you don’t get a reply by late April, email or phone the admissions offices tocheck if all required documents were received.Senior SlumpAfter the college decisions have been announced, seniors often go through a “senior slump.”You have been accepted and you feel high school performance is no longer important.Beware! The fine print on the acceptance letter will probably say that your acceptance iscontingent upon continued progress during your senior year. Each year, some students haveacceptances revoked, are put on probation in college or have to attend summer school at theuniversity due to final semester grades. Don’t let this happen to you.Beyond GraduationOnce you’ve made your college decision and graduated from high school it seems like youshould finally be able to take it easy. Not so fast.Housing ContractHousing information is usually included in the acceptance packet. Send this form in early tobetter your chance of getting good housing. In the housing contract, there is a form askingabout your likes and dislikes. This information is used to match you up with a compatibleroommate. You may be asked to comment (honestly) on areas such as neatness, study habits,smoking habits, and taste in music (remember to complete this form honestly, it could make abig difference in your roommate selection!). A college won’t guarantee to match you up witha perfect roommate, but they’ll try. Once you find out who your roommate will be (usually inJuly), contact him or her. Several colleges now have online roommate selection. You are ableto post information about yourself and see information about others. Roommates are thenable to mutually choose each other.Address ChangesIf you leave Bangkok right after graduation and return to your home country for the summer,file an address change with your college in late May. Otherwise, you might miss someimportant mailings, such as information about orientation programs, course registration,roommate assignment, and housing.Getting a VisaIf you are an international student going to college in the US, you will need a visa. You shouldreceive a “Form I-20” from the college’s international student office with your acceptanceletter. The US Embassy requires this form when you apply for your visa. You can’t enter aforeign country for university study unless you are a citizen, a permanent resident, or have anappropriate student visa stamped in your passport. Do not enter the US on a tourist visa! ISB13

hosts an informational meeting with representatives from the US embassy each May to helpinternational students understand the steps necessary to secure a US visa.Health DocumentsYou will receive health forms, which need to be completed by a physician. You will also beasked to include an official copy of your immunization history. You will not be able to beginclasses unless this form is completed. If your family does not have a record of yourimmunization, you should contact the ISB nurse before the end of the school year.Travel Plans and OrientationMost US colleges begin in August, and many expect new students to arrive on campus a weekor two before classes actually begin to go through an orientation program. Do not skiporientation. It’s a great way to meet new people and to get over freshman jitters beforeclasses begin. ISB graduates always report that attending orientation was a big help in theiradjustment to college.Because August is a major vacation season, finalize your airline reservations as early aspossible.Otherwise, it may be impossible to get to campus on the proper date. If necessary, contactthe college to find out when you should arrive.TransferringIt is possible to transfer from one school to another in the US. Generally speaking, the moreprestigious a school is, the harder it is to transfer into later, because there aren’t a lot ofstudents who leave these schools, and, if they don’t leave, there isn’t room for new student toenter. The easiest schools to transfer into are the ones with the highest attrition rates. Youneed to ask yourself why you would want to transfer into a school where a large number ofstudents keep transferring out. If you do think you might want to transfer to a “better”school, it is sometimes possible. Transfers most often occur after the second year. By thattime, a student has demonstrated he/she can do college work. Usually decisions are made inlate spring. Colleges often expect transfer applicants to have a good reason for wanting toswitch schools. Simply being unhappy at their present school isn’t enough. The best reason isdeciding on a major which the previous school doesn’t have. The case has to be convincing. Ifa student comes across as the type of student who would be unhappy anywhere, he/she is notthe type of student most colleges would want.14

Admission TestsEntrance examination scores are useful to admissions officers throughout the world in makingadmission decisions. Although the best predictor of success at the college level is academicsuccess at the high school level (reflected by a high school transcript), a combination of astudent’s high school grades, course selections and test scores is an even better indicator.SAT and ACT - ISB School Code is 695220Most all American universities require the SAT I or the ACT. Since the tests are different,sometimes students do better on one or the other. If unclear as to which test you shouldtake, check with your counselor. Some of the more selective colleges require two SAT II:Subject Tests.It is recommended that by the end of eleventh grade, juniors should have taken at least oneACT or one SAT I, and, in some cases, both. In addition, if the student is taking a high levelsubject e.g. IB Biology, it may be advantageous to take the SAT II: Subject Test in June ofthe junior year. For seniors the crucial testing dates are in October, November and December.Check www.collegeboard.org for details.NOTE :How to register:ISB is a CLOSED test center for the SAT. This means that only ISBstudents will be allowed to take the SAT at ISB.1) Log on to www.collegeboard.org and create an account for yourself. When you registerfor the SAT you must use the information below in order to successfully register to takethe test at ISB.2) In Step #1 section, when you are asked for the name of your high school, click on thelink below the question; this will bring up the ‘search’ page. Use ISB’S HIGH SCHOOLCODE 695220 and press SEARCH. When International School Bangkok is found,highlight the school name and press SELECT. This will save the information. IF thisstep is done incorrectly, you won’t be able to complete Step #4.3) In Step #4 section, when asked for Test Center, click on the link below the question;this will bring up another SEARCH page. Type in ISB’S TEST CENTER CODE 71100and press SEARCH. When International School Bangkok is found, highlight the schoolname and press SELECT. This will save the information.4) These codes are only for ISB students and should not be shared with students who arenot enrolled at ISB.As of March 2008, students have been able to use the Score Choice option. To find out moreabout this option, log on to the College Board website.15

TOEFL (IBT) Internet-Based TestStudents for whom English is not the primary language should take the TOEFL.NOTE: It is important that students report their TOEFL scores to their respectiveISB counselor because scores are not forwarded by TOEFL to high schools.1. Register online – www.toefl.org2. Upon registering you will be informed as to where to go in Bangkok to take the exam.At times there may be a back log of students trying to take the exam so PLANAHEAD. If possible it is best to try to take your TOEFL exam during the summerbetween grades 11 and 12.IELTSSome university applicants may be required to take this English language test. This maydepend on the university or the visa requirements for passport holders from certain countries.See IELTS.org for more information.NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to know: what tests each of the colleges require, toregister for the required test(s), and to have official test results sent directly from the testingagency to the colleges that require them.16

The Personal EssayThe essay is your chance to shine! Do not wait to the last minute to begin working on it. Itmay be beneficial to review your student resume and CAS diary prior to writing your essay.You should have time to write several drafts before you begin the proofreading stage. It isimportant that you write your essay yourself. Avoid letting parents, teachers or other adultsinterfere in the actual writing of the essay. Certainly consult those people in the proofreadingstage but depend on yourself for the actual writing. Your essay should answer the questionasked, so read it carefully. You should type your essay unless the application prohibits it.Remember the admissions officer is reading perhaps hundreds or thousands of essays; youhave to make yours stand apart from others and keep the reader involved!1. Don’t repeat information from other parts of the application. Repeatinginformation is a waste of space (and bores the reader). If the essay is to explain whichactivity means most to you, don’t spend time listing all the activities you put on yourresume. Make a choice and talk about its importance.2. In general, avoid generalities. Writing about particular events or give specificexamples. Don’t write about “my involvement in extra-curricular activities is importantto me.” Write about when something specific happened in a particular event. If thequestion is why you want to attend this school, don’t write about how the reputation ofthe school is important and you want a good all around education. Pick out detailsabout the program, the major, the campus, etc. that you can expand upon. The lessvague your answer is the more interesting your essay will be. It is the details that thereader remembers not the broad general statements.3. Be humorous, but be careful! If you can make the admissions officer laugh, yourfile will probably never be lost in the shuffle. But beware! Most people think they arefunny, but others may not! According to admissions officers, most applications whoattempt to be funny really aren’t and this attempt is counterproductive to theiradmissions. So, use humor carefully and sparingly! Stick to your own life if you choseto relate a humorous story. Don’t make up jokes and don’t write, “A funny thing thathappened….” If it is funny, the reader will know it.4. Listen to the tone of your essay. Your essay should flow and be easy to read. Itshould not be written like an analysis for an IB assignment, but should not be sloppyeither. Don’t confuse memorable with outrageous. You should not put something injust for the shock value! It is important to read your essay aloud and listen to it. Thisallows you to hear what the reader will see in your essay.5. Don’t write about what everyone else is writing about. According to ParkeMuth, assistant dean of admissions at University of Virginia, his university receivedapproximately 16,000 applications for 2,600 places. Out of those, he read 3,000 essays17

on summer travels around Europe and Asia with the theme of “It’s a small world afterall.” Avoid these topics:a. Your relationship with your boy/girl friend. Admissions counselors find these tobe creepy and they are not really interested.b. Religious beliefs unless applying to a university with a strong religiousorientation.c. Your political views. Ever heard the phrase, “I can’t discuss politics with thatperson?” People tend to get upset very quickly when their political beliefs arechallenged. Avoid politics and do not risk offending the reader. If you writeabout a political experience (working on a campaign during the summer) don’tfocus on the ideology but on the experience and the learning that took place.d. The evils of drugs, sex and rock and roll.e. How good you are. It translates into self absorption and readers are turned offby it. Write about things that make you different rather than claiming glorystraight out.f. The importance of a college education. The reader knows that already.g. Your personal philosophy about life, the world and what is all means. Not toointeresting to anyone other than you.h. Your SAT scores. Don’t mention them no matter how good or bad they are!i. Any topic mentioned in any “how to get into college” book! Thousands of otherkids, or their parents, read it, too!6. Remember why you are writing the essay! Remember that the reader wants toknow what kind of writer you are and will use your essay to judge that. Being able towrite is one thing, but being able to answer the question is important too. Keep inmind to whom you are writing. Make sure your topic is appropriate.7. Write about what you know about or what you care about! A badly writtenessay that is authentic is better than one that is contrived. The best topic is one thatyou want to write about. Don’t write about something just because you think it is whatyou should write about.Commonly Asked Essay Questions1. Evaluate a significant experience or achievement that has special meaning to you.(Common Application)2. Discuss an issue of personal, local or national concern and its importance to you.(Common Application)18

3. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you and describe thatinfluence. (Common Application)4. Which book or books have affected you most and why? (Harvard)5. Discuss the academic experience (course, project, paper, event) that has meant themost to you. (Harvard)6. Comment on an experience that has helped you to discern or define a value that youhold. (Williams College)7. A successful college community depends greatly on the intellectual and personalcontribution of its individual members. Please share what you believe another studentcould learn from you, both inside and outside the classroom. (Wesleyan University)8. We would like you to write an essay on any topic that is of genuine interest to you.(Emory University)9. This school community abides by an honor code that governs academic as well aspersonal life…..As a prospective member of our community, please use the space belowto discuss the benefits and drawbacks of an honor code and your role in it. (DavidsonCollege)10. You have just completed your 300 page autobiography. Please submit page 217.(University of Pennsylvania)11. Describe a situation in which your values or beliefs were questioned by someone yourespect. How was it resolved? (Dartmouth)12. The late William Burroughs once wrote that “language is a virus from outer space.” Weat the University of Chicago think he’s right, of course, and this leaves us wonderingwhat else came here with it. Could this finally explain such improbable features ofmodern life as the Federal Tax Code, non-dairy creamer, Dennis Rodman, and the art ofmime? Name something that you assert cannot have originated any other way. Offer athorough defense of your hypothesis for extraterrestrial origins, including alternateexplanations and reasons for eliminating them from consideration. (University ofChicago)19

UCAS Personal StatementThe personal statement on the UCAS application is the best way for admissions tutors to hearyour voice. It is the one chance you will have to provide insight into your personality andgoals. There is no specific required format but specific recommendations are made by theBritish university admissions officers. The personal statement cannot exceed 4000 charactersor 47 lines. Seventy percent of the personal statement should relate to the course of studyand your high school preparation. The other 30 percent can be about personal interests andout of school activities. The organization of your personal statement will reflect on youracademic habits and abilities. Structure is important! Use clear paragraphs or sections thatare easy to follow and read. Tutors recommend that the first paragraph explain why you havechosen the course of study. Forgo the obvious like “History is my favorite subject.” It isbetter to explain what it is about the subject that you enjoy. It is important to articulate yourcommitment to the course. Other paragraphs should be used to describe your interests andactivities as well as part time work or volunteer activities. This helps the tutors to identifystudents who can organize their time and have demonstrated commitment. Do not just listactivities (makes for boring reading!) but do describe what importance the activity has for youor what you have gained from the activity. Avoid things that are a distraction to your viabilityas a potential student like “I enjoy socializing.” Check your essay for grammar, clarity andpunctuation.Personal StatementsRules of Thumb:Be specificStart earlyUse 5 sectionsAvoid obvious statements or clichéRedraftAlways keep the chosen course in mindConstruct bridgesAvoid passive writingStick to what you knowDemonstrate maturityBe enthusiasticState things about yourselfEnd sentences and paragraphs with nounsDon’t start all sentences with IGive evidence rather than simply state an interest/skill/etc.Five Section Structure for a Personal Statement:1. Why: Why have you chosen this course?a. First paragraph must grab the reader’s attentionb. Demonstrate your thorough understanding of the coursec. Demonstrate your suitability for the coursed. Before writing identify: reasons you enjoy the subject, what particular aspect ofthe subject intrigues you, what do you want to learn more about, experiencesthat confirm your interests, what skills are linked to the subject, what careergoals will it lead toe. Make your first sentence personal—something specific about you!20

2. What: What evidence can you give that shows your interest in the subjecta. How is your interest gone beyond the classroom?b. How can you demonstrate curiosity about the subject?c. Be genuine in your interest.d. Keep in mind that questions at interviews may come from what you provide.e. Demonstrate interest in materials related to your field that is outside of theclassroom (other readings, films, books, conferences, classes outside of ISB).f. Present relevant work experience.g. Keep in mind your course of study!3. Academic: How do your ISB courses relate to your chose field of study?a. Explain your course selection and how it ties into your chosen field of study.b. How do the “secondary” subjects link to your area of interest?4. Interests-Sports/activities: What have you learned outside the classroom that is linkedto your course or field of study?a. How does your general experience prepare you for studying?b. Demonstrate self-motivation, discipline and independence.c. Explain how you have balance in your life.d. Focus on recent events/activities (not from childhood)e. Offer your willingness to face new opportunities and challengesf. Imbed the characteristic in a description rather than list characteristics youposses.g. What qualities do you want the reader to associate with you?h. Keep your course of study in mind. Be specific about how it ties in.i. What volunteer work or activities have you done that highlight the characteristicsyou feel are necessary for your field of study?5. Conclusion: What is your goal? Where do you hope that your university studies willlead you?a. Refocus the reader to your chosen field of studyb. Bridge together the pieces of information offered and your field of study.c. Link personal experience or ambition to the course of study.General Recommendations for Personal Statements and Essays:1. Start with a pre-write session. Brainstorm what you want the reader to know aboutyou. Keep that handy. Refer back to it as you read your essay/statement over.2. Read your essay aloud. Listen to the tone.3. If given a prompt, answer the question—all parts of it!4. Be specific! Avoid generalities!5. Don’t write something that anyone could write. Demonstrate your understanding of thecourse of study, university or program!6. Re-write, re-write, re-write!7. Organize your paragraphs and worry about connecting sentences later.8. Provide evidence of your ability, character or passions.9. Don’t repeat material already in your application elsewhere.10. Concentrate on substance not style!21

Personal InterviewA personal interview allows a student to meet directly with a university official or arepresentative of the university. More selective universities may require an interview. If auniversity does not require one, a student may request to meet with an admissions officerwhen visiting campus. In addition, many universities use alumni around the world to meetwith prospective students. An applicant may request to do this if a visit to the campus wasnot an option.Interview Suggestions►Be yourself! Let the interviewer learn more about you as an individual. Tell him/her aboutyour interests, skills, abilities, dreams and goals. Have a clear understanding of why you wantto go to university and why you are interested in this particular university.►Be informed! Read the information sent by the university and in the guidebook beforearriving for your interview.►Be prepared to ask questions. Create a list of 3-5 questions that reflect your interests andgoals. Ask those questions that are important to you and those that will help you decide if thiscollege is a good match for you. Don’t ask questions that are already answered in the school’shandbook or mail outs.►Bring with you to the interview: a copy of your high school transcript, a school profile (askthe counselor for one), results of your SAT’s, TOEFL and/or ACT tests, a student resume thatoutlines your extracurricular activities and samples of your work, especially if interested inspecial programs (music/art/dance).►Arrange your schedule so that your top choice universities are the last you visit. This willgive you some experience and you will be more confident with the process.►Do not try to do more than two interviews or school visits in one day.►Dress so that you are comfortable but be neat!►Be on time! No, be early!►Always introduce yourself and offer your hand for a handshake.►The interview is with you. If your parents are with you, don’t allow them to take over! Yourparents should wait outside the office.► Remember to maintain good eye contact.►Listen carefully and answer all the questions honestly and confidently. Don’t just use one ortwo word answers—explain!22

► Be sincere. Remember honesty is the best policy. Don’t be afraid to say you don’t knowthe answer if you don’t.►At the end of the interview, thank the person for their time and shake hands as you leave.► Ask for a business card from the interviewer. It will certainly cause them to take note whenyou send a thank you note after the interview.Questions You May Be Asked During an InterviewHere are some examples of the types of questions you may be asked during an interview.Take some time to think about how you might respond to these questions. Even if you arenot asked these particular questions, if you take time to think about how you might respond,you will be preparing to answer any question the interviewer asks you.• Why do you want to go to college?• Why are you interested in this college?• Tell me a little bit about yourself.• What has been your favorite subject in school? Why?• Who has been your favorite teacher and why?• What major are you interested in studying?• What are your career goals?• What is unique about you (talents, academic achievements, etc.)?• What three adjectives would you use to describe yourself?• What is your greatest strength as a person, as a student?• How has going to an international school influenced you?• Tell me about your most positive experiences? Most negative?• What significant events have occurred in your life thus far?• What activity in high school has been most meaningful to you and why?• How have you contributed to your high school community?• What other colleges are you considering applying to?• Tell me about your favorite book or author?• What have you done during your summers?• Tell me about someone who has influenced your life.• What do you do in your free time? What are your hobbies or interests?• If you could change something about your high school, what would it be?• Do you have any questions? (Always have a list of questions prepared!!!)23

The Art of a Good ResumeWhat is a resume?A resume is a brief but detailed synopsis of your high school activities, interests, andinvolvement in school, out of school, in your community and so on. A good resume can, in acouple of minutes, give a reader a sense of how you spend your time.When is a resume useful?A resume is most useful as part of a job application or job interview. In some cases, however,you may be glad you have one when you fill out college applications (helps you be moreorganized and remember everything you’ve done) or have college interviews (can serve as thebasis for interview questions), or when college representatives come to ISB.A good resume will often include information on the following:⇛ Your name, where you live, your phone # and your email address⇛ Education⇛ Any honors or awards you may have received⇛ Clubs and activities⇛ Community service⇛ Languages spoken⇛ Sports⇛ Summer activities⇛ Employment⇛ Personal interests⇛ Special talents⇛ Personal/Education GoalsRemember this resume is to highlight you – don’t put in any categories that don’t apply toyou.The best way to do your resume is over a period of time. You can keep track of youractivities, important events, awards, etc by using the Resume Builder on Naviance. Oncelogged in, click on the About Me tab and find the link for Resume under the “interesting thingsabout me” category. Follow the prompts there to make new entries, arrange the contents andsave your resume. This will allow you to add information as time goes along and always havean updated resume available!24

Suzie Smart39/238 Soi Nichada Thani Telephone (662) 221 4558Samakee Road, Pakkret DOB June 6, 1993Nonthaburi, Thailand 11120Passport Country: Canadasuzie.smart@gmail.comPicturehere?Education:2007 – present International School BangkokNonthaburi, Thailand CEEB code: 695 2202003 - 2007 Francis Parker School, San Diego, CAHonors:Awards:Leadership:Languages:Clubs:Activities:National Honor SocietyIASAS Cultural Convention delegateMost Valuable Player – Boys’ Volleyball (Year)class officers as well as leadership position in clubs, captain of sportsteam, first chair in music, etc.Bi-lingual English/ThaiConversational Spanish – or just list years of language taken (French-3 years)number of clubs is not as important as commitment / number of yearsinvolved (list positions held and years)i.e., lead in drama production, Special student committee to theSuperintendentCommunity Service: what kind and for how long (one week Habitat or every week for 2years?)Sports:Interests:Employment:if you play sports, put them here with the years and the levels (do not putathletic awards here, as that should be under a different category)some of this may be self-evident from the information above, but if you likegourmet cooking….. here is the place to add it.??? had a job (summer, babysitting, washing cars, etc.)Personal background: (put information here that makes you a bit “different” from everyone else) –because of my parents jobs, from first grade until now, I have lived in 7 different countries.Personal/Educational Goal: Explain what it is you hope to accomplish.Make sure that this resume is attractive, the spelling/grammar are perfect, and it highlights yourstrengths. It should NOT be longer than one page. It is due (or at least a rough draft) on January 30.You may also want to include your picture! If you feel you did very well on your PSAT scores,you could put them down at the bottom.25

Visiting a University CampusVisiting a college/university campus is very important: it is a way to verify yourassumptions about that school, city, region, or country; to ask important questions; to letthe school know of your interest to attend there; and, to try to get a sense of your comfortlevel there. Don’t just drive around campus and look at the buildings and trees. Here aresome ideas of some activities that might help you get a feel for the school: Take a tour. Arrange this ahead of time. Remember that some tour guides areenthusiastic and dynamic; others are not. Don’t use this as your only measure of theschool. Attend an information session if offered. This will provide you with a well-roundedfoundation for decisions and help to distinguish features of the school. It might alsoprovide some tips for admissions. Eat a meal. It may not be the best cuisine, but you will get an idea of how you willsurvive if you attend that school. Notice the ambiance—is it friendly, how muchdiversity do you see? Stay overnight in the dorm if possible at your top choice schools. This will give you anopportunity to meet students and ask questions. Be sure to call well in advance toschedule this. Attend a class or two. Choose to see one of the large lecture style classes and asmaller seminar class if possible. Again, ask to set this up in advance. During theclass, take note of the level of involvement of the students in the class. See if you candetermine if the professor is actively engaged with the students or just going throughthe motions. Visit with students in the academic setting. If possible, meet some students enrolled inthe area of study in which you are interested. Ask about academic and extracurricularactivities. Arrange an interview with an admissions officer. Read the university newspaper. Get an idea of what is going on around campus andthe community. Search for controversial issues to discuss with students or faculty. Check out the bulletin boards around campus. This will help to identify the activitiesthat are available in the area and may imply something about the student body ingeneral. Write down your impressions, especially if you are visiting more than one campus! Theimpressions of one can easily get jumbled up with others. Pay attention to your “gut”reaction. Take note of things that strike you as interesting, positive or negative. Howwould you describe this school to someone who had not had the chance to visit it?Remember to dress appropriately as you may have the chance to meet an admissionscounselor while on campus. It is necessary to phone ahead to set up campus tours andinterviews. Do your homework! Read the college catalog and prepare questions for theinterviewer and tour guides. If you are interested in or will need financial aid, set anappointment with a financial officer to find out what is available and what guidelines needto be followed.26

Making a List and Checking it TwiceUnderstanding universities in relationship to what you want is very important. This part of theform should be completed before your visit to the university and this information; this willstreamline the basic information about the university for you. You can obtain all of thisinformation from Naviance or from the university website.Size _________________ (small, medium, large)Geographical location _________________________ (rural, urban, small city…etc)Student body diversity: ________________________ (male/female, international students)Requirements for admission:English______Math______Social Studies / History ______Science______Lab/biological? ______Foreign languages ______Fine Arts______Other____________Test Scores:SAT (mid 50%) Verbal _____ Math______ Writing ______IB predicted total ______ACT composite ______Criteria for admission (what is most important)____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Majors:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Other factors:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________27

University Campus Visit NotesName of University: ____________________________ Location: ____________________Names of people you spoke with and their position:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Campus Facilities: Comment on how the campus strikes you:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Student Life: Your impressions of student life on campus:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Academic Factors: How do the academic aspects of the school met with your needs andexpectations?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Overall impressions:What you liked best: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What you liked least: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Other factors you want to remember about this university:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Overall assessment: how well this university fits you:Not very well 1 2 3 4 5 Extremely well28

University Comparison WorksheetUNIVERSITY NAMELOCATION• Geographic• Close to family/friends• Weather/ClimateRank _____Rank _____SIZE• % of international students• Enrollment• Physical size of campusRank _____ENVIRONMENT• Type of school (2-4 years, private/public)• School Setting (urban, rural)• Location & size of nearest city• Coed, male-female ratio• Religious affiliation• Conservative/liberal, traditionalRank _____ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Deadline• Test required, minimum scores• Average test scores• Application process• PrerequisitesRank _____ACADEMICS• Your major offered• Workload• Accreditation• Student-faculty ratio, availability of professors• Typical class sizeRank _____COSTS• Tuition, room & board• Estimated total budget• Work study program• Application fee, deposits• Travel expensesRank _____FINANCIAL AID• Deadline• Required forms• % receiving aid• ScholarshipsHOUSING• Residence hall requirements• Availability• Types and sizes• Food planFACILITIES• Academic• Recreational• OtherACTIVITIES• Clubs, organizations• Greek life• Athletics, intramural• OtherCAMPUS VISITS• When• Special opportunitiesRank _____Rank _____Rank _____Rank _____29

Finances and Financial AidOne of the most important decisions made about attending university is how to pay for it!Families must have many discussions about what is expected and what can be provided beforethe student applies to university. There must be a clear understanding of who will pay for thecost of university and how much is available to invest in this venture. The best informationabout financial aid or scholarship at a particular university is available through that university.Many universities require a separate application for financial aid be completed in conjunctionwith an application for admission. The deadline dates may not coincide with the admissionsdeadlines so careful attention is needed to this. In addition, universities may require thatadditional information be submitted from the FAFSA or Profile.Types of Financial AidFinancial aid can be need based or merit based. Need based financial aid is awarded tostudents who have shown that his/her family does not have sufficient funds to cover the costof education. Students prove eligibility through submitting documents to show assets andincome which could be used to pay for college tuition and costs. Need based aid is often givenin the form of loans, work-study and grants. Merit based aid is awarded to students based onacademic excellence, talents, or achievements. Merit based is usually given in the form ofscholarships.Grants: May be awarded by government or by the university. No repayment is necessary foraid awarded in the form of a grant. US students may qualify for the Federal Pell Grant whichthe university will award in the form of a grant. The (US) Federal Supplemental EducationalOpportunity Grant (FSEOG) is a campus based program that is administered by the FinancialAid Office at participating universities. Some universities may offer institutional grant moneyto students with demonstrated financial need.Work-Study: A campus based program (supported by the US government or by theindividual university) where a student is employed part time on campus in order to earnmoney towards university expenses.Loans: Money borrowed by a student or a student’s parents must be repaid with interest. USstudents with demonstrated high need may qualify for the Federal Perkins Loan Program. Themost common loans are the Federal Stafford Loan (student) and Federal PLUS Loan (parent).In most cases repayment is begun six months after the student’s graduation from university.30

Scholarships: Most scholarships awarded are merit based awards. These are based onacademic achievement, special ability, and extra ordinary talent. Funds may be fromindividual universities or from private sources.Applying For Financial AidFAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aidhttp://www.fafsa.ed.gov/Federal Student Aid is an office of the U.S. Department of Education which oversees the awardof financial aid to U.S. citizens. Financial aid can be awarded through grants, loans and workstudy programs. The FAFSA is the form used to identify students who qualify for such awards.The FAFSA can be completed after January 1 of the student’s senior year. Parents mustprovide income, tax, expenditure, asset and debt information in order for the financial need ofthe student to be determined. After completing the form, the student will be notified of theexpected level of family contribution to the student’s continued education. This information issent to the universities identified by the student and is the basis of the decisions made by theuniversities regarding a financial aid package.PROFILEhttps://profileonline.collegeboard.comMany private universities require that students complete the CSS PROFILE to be considered forfinancial aid. Please note – there is now an International Version of the Profile for thosestudents seeking financial aid who are not US citizens. See your counselor about this form.Financial Aid Information for US and Non-US CitizensFinancial Aid Spread sheets are available from the Council of International Schools’websitehttp://highered.cois.org/page.cfm?p=272On this website, you can view, print and download a wealth of information regardinguniversities. The most current summary information is available including: Total enrollment,percentage of international students, tuition, room and board costs, and availability of needbased, merit based and athletic based scholarships for US and non-US citizens, as well as theaverage award.On this site, information is available for the following categories of schools:US colleges and universitiesUS style colleges and universities in EuropeCanadian universitiesUK universitiesAustralian, New Zealand and other universities31

Financial Aid/Scholarship Web Sites primarily for education in the USwww.finaid.orgExtensive site that provides links to other sites about scholarships, loans, savings andmilitary aid.www.studentaide.ed.govTo help students through the various stages of post secondary education regardingfederal (U.S.) student aid.http://www.fastweb.com/Free college and scholarship searches.http://www.scholarships.com/Scholarship listings and search enginewww.fastaid.comFree search for world-wide university scholarshipswww.scholarshipcoach.comOnline scholarship search engine.www.collegeboard.comResearch university choices as well as financial aid information.www.edupass.orgGuide to studying in the US. Includes information on admissions, financing, scholarshipsearches, visas, language testing, and cultural differences.www.nafsa.orgAssociation of International Educators for financial aidwww.edupass.org/finaid/undergraduate.phtmlInformation on universities with Financial Aid for International Undergraduate Students.32

Outside Independent CounselorsISB students are fortunate to have a team of high school counselors with deep knowledge,expertise and experience in university admission. We have a survey that we give to visitingadmission officers; these people represent many of the most selective universities in the US.Here are a few of their comments: “Few schools in the world provide the level ofprofessionalism and kindness that your staff does.” “You guys are the best - you could give agreat conference session on how to do it right.” But the pressure to be accepted to college iseverywhere. SAT prep books, frazzled, overextended students and magazine articles aboutgetting into the perfect college are all everyday reminders of this pressure. As colleges becomeincreasingly selective, some students turn to private university counselors for help with theadmissions process.Some independent counselors are really helpful, but others are far less so. ISB does notencourage the use of independent counselors. It’s not that we are uncomfortable with familiesseeking advice from others; it’s just that our experience with local independent counselors hasnot been overly positive. If you decide to seek private assistance, please make certain you areworking with someone who is credentialed. The highest level of credential would be as aCertified Educational Planner (CEP). The person should also be a current member of theOverseas Association for College Admission Counseling and National Association for CollegeAdmission Counseling; all ISB Counselors have this distinction. An independent universitycounselor should have recent experience as a university counselor at a selective high school orrecently have been employed as an admission officer at a US college or university. Sadly,nearly anyone can print business cards or announce that (for a fee) they can help studentswith university applications. Some of the worst university essays the ISB counselors have readhave been a result of inappropriate advice received from private university counselors. Justbecause a person graduated from an Ivy League college doesn’t mean that he/she has anunderstanding of the current state of university admission. As with any other professionalservice: let the buyer beware.33

Gap Year Opportunities and InternshipsTaking a year off before studying at university is becoming a more popular option with highschool graduates. Having that year to reflect on interests, skills and desires can give a newdirection or provide a strong motivation to move ahead with one’s education. Taking a GapYear experience is advisable if there is a plan and a goal that is to be achieved during thattime. Drifting aimlessly will not provide a strong foundation for future studies. Universities, oremployers, will want the individual to be able to articulate the goal and what wasaccomplished during the Gap Year. Traveling to learn about a new culture or immerse one’sself in a home culture (after being an expat), community service or volunteer work, additionallanguage training and culture immersion, and full time work are all seen as positiveexperiences by university admissions officers. The decision to take a Gap Year should becarefully considered. Students who take a Gap Year often apply to university during theirSenior year, get accepted to the university of their choice, and then “Defer” their actualenrollment for one year while they work, study, or travel. Not all universities have this“Deferral” option. Check with your counselor.Gap YearFind out what opportunities await those planning to take a gap year between highschool and university. http://www.gapyear.com/Semester at SeaProvides opportunities for the exploration and study of many people, places andcultures around the world http://www.semesteratsea.com/programs.htmlInternshipsThis site is a data base of over 2,800 programs and 200,000 positions where studentscan locate internships and employers can list internship opportunities.http://internships.wetfeet.com/home.aspAmigos de las AmericasThis organization creates opportunities for young people to excel in leadership rolespromoting public health, education and community development. AMIGOS is an nonprofitorganization that provides leadership training and volunteer opportunities in theU.S. and Latin America. http://www.amigoslink.orgCity YearA national youth service organization that unites diverse young people ages 17-24 for ademanding year of full time community service, civic engagement and leadership. Corpmembers receive a weekly stipend of $175 and upon graduation are eligible for a$4,725 post service award for educational pursuits. http://www.cityyear.orgBridges Across Border Southeast Asia, ThailandFormed to address the root causes of violence and hatred in the world. www.babsea.org34

Disney World College ProgramIf you wish to work/intern at Disney World you may be interested in exploring thiswork/internship program for college students.www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/html_home/index-ieThe Experiment in International LivingAn international nonprofit organization promoting intercultural learning through homestays, educational group travel, study abroad, language training, work exchange, andother cultural immersion programs. http://www.experiment.orgLeap Now: Lifetime Education AlternativesInternships, volunteer experiences, work exchanges, experiential academic programs.http://www.leapnow.org/home.htmNational Outdoor Leadership SchoolTeacher of outdoor skills and leadership; offers courses 10 days to full semesters in themost spectacular wilderness classrooms http://www.nols.edu/NOLSHome.htmlOutward BoundThrough its 5 wilderness schools, 2 urban centers and whole-school learning model,expeditionary learning, Outward Bound programs emphasize personal growth throughexperience and challenge. In all programs, students develop self-reliance,responsibility, teamwork, confidence, compassion and environmental and communitystewardship. http://www.outwardbound.comHobson’sA guide to international study in Europe http://sites.hobsoms.com/studyeurope/Taking OffA highly personalized program which works with young people, ages 16-25, who aretaking time off from a traditional classroom setting either before, during or aftercollege. Works closely with the student to develop and implement a well-thought-outplan which maximizes the individual’s time and experience and ensures that taking timeoff does not become “dropping out.” http://www.takingeoff.netTaking Time OffGetting a job or internship, learning a new language, traveling the world, heading backto the classroom. Links to a variety of opportunities.http://www.takingtimeoff.com/Corporation for National and Community ServicePrograms for people of all ages and backgrounds to serve others.www.cns.gov35

Career Planning WebsitesInterest inventories are only as good as the information that is put into them. These areoriented to U.S. students and look at the full range of careers; vocational to post graduatecareers. Interest inventories do not work for everyone but are a good starting point even ifyou know what you want to do. You may discover a career that you had not thought ofbefore.Academic and Career Information Center, Kansas StateUniversityExplore careers by your major. Excellentwww.k-state.edu/acic/explorationBridgesThis top-notch subscription site, also known as Career Explorer, has daily updates oncareers written in a highly readable, informative style. Archived articles provide currentcareer information on countless occupations.http://usa.cx.bridges.com/Career ClickInformation on 700 careers, some with streaming videos one click away.http://www.workforceinfo.state.il.us/Career ZoneExcellent, quick and easy way to explore a variety of occupations quickly.http://www.nycareerzone.orgCollege BoardCareer search questionnaire and lots of career information.www.collegeboard.orgGet That GigGreat site on careers, interviews with professionals, internships with links to find one’sown field of interest in a teenage-friendly formathttp://www.getthatgig.com/Job ProfilesExperienced workers share the rewards of their job; stressful parts of the job; basicskills the job demands; challenges of the future; and advise on entering the field.http://www.jobprofiles.org/index.htmJob StarThis site is packed with information about planning your career. What kind of trainingor education is required? What can you earn? What kind of environment will you workin? What’s hot? What’s not? Some sites include personal stories from people workingin the field. http://jobstar.org/tools/career/spec-car.cfm36

The SourceAustralian site for help about searching for jobs, getting a job, starting a business, orvolunteeringwww.thesource.gov.au/find/careerMichigan Occupational Information System Self-Assessment Career SurveyIf you are interested in finding out what careers you might like to pursue, this siteoffers a brief survey of career cluster areas divided into interests and aptitudes.http://mois.org/moistest.htmlMy FutureFocuses on college and career information especially for teens. Build a resume online,find out about college finance options, roommate stories, the military as an option andmore. http://www.myfuture.com/NavianceExplore careers through My Personality Type, Career Interest Profiler and ExploreCareers and Clusters. http://connection.naviance.com/isbangkokOccupational Outlook HandbookPut out by the U.S. Department of Labor, excellent information on a variety of careerareas, job prospects, income potential, training required, etc.http://www.bls.gov/oco/O’Net OnlineFind occupational information, do a skills matching searchhttp://online.onetcenter.org/Princeton ReviewCareer questionnaire, profiles of many exciting careers, SAT review information.www.review.comThe Riley GuideEverything one needs to know about looking for a job. Searching for a job, resumewriting and cover letters, interviewing, negotiating salary.http://www.rileyguide.comStamford TestThis is a short questionnaire which can help you match your interests and abilities topossible university courses of study www.ucas.ac.ukThe Testing RoomTake free on line tests to help you clarify your values, career interests, competenciesand work personality. More extensive testing for a fee.http://www.testingroom.com/logon.jsp37

Hotel Management Schools of InterestEcole Hoteliere Lausannewww.ehl.chadmissions@ehl.chLe Chalet-a-Gobet1000 Lausanne 25SwitzerlandPhone: +48-21-785-1346 Fax: +41-21-785-1121Les Roches Swiss Hotel Association School of Hotel Managementhttp://lesroches.cc/Campuses in Marbella, Spain; Chicago, USA; Shanghai, China; SwitzerlandRue du Lac 118CH-1815 ClarensSwitzerlandPhone: + 41 21 989 26 44 Fax : +41 21 989 26 45Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerlandhttp://www.ritz.edu/admissions@ritz.edu1897 BouvertSwitzerlandPhone : +41-24-482-8282 Fax : +48-24-482-88-99Hotel Institute Montreuxhttp://www.him.ch/him@him.chAv. Des Alps 151820 MontreuxSwitzerlandPhone: +41-21-966-4646 Fax: +41-21-966-4600School of Hotel Management, Neuchatel Switzerlandhttp://www.ihtti.com/Campuses in Switzerland, China, Singapore, Thailand, GermanyAvenue de la Gare15-17 CH-2000NeuchatelSwitzerlandPhone: +41-32-720-8050 Fax: +41-32-720-805538

Cornell University, School of Hotel Administrationhttp://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/Cornell UniversityIthaca, New York 14853USAPhone: +1-607-255-8702Glion Institute of Higher Education, Switzerlandwww.glion.eduRue du lac 118CH – 1815 Clarens,SwitzerlandPhone : + 41 (0)21 989 26 77 Fax : +41 (0)21 989 26 78Please note: there is also a contact in Bangkok at Ekthana Hospitality Education ServicesPhone : 372 7198Swiss Hotel School Associationwww.aseh.ch/International College of Hotel Managementwww.ichm.edu.au124 Hutt St,AdelaideAustraliaPhone: (61 8) 8228 3636 Fax: (61 8) 8228 368439

University Admissions by CountryThe following section offers information on universities in specific countries or sections of theworld. For more specific information, please check some of the listed websites. Please keepthe following factors in mind:• Calendar school year varies by country.• Cost of living can be more than tuition in some countries.• Notification of acceptances may not be possible until after IB results are received in July.• Many countries that require IB results may have alternative forms of admission if you are nota full IB diploma student.• Financial aid may not be available in many countries.Some websites to search:1) www.collegesource.org/home.asp2) www.braintrack.com3) www.allaboutcollege.com4) www.cois.org5) www.ibo.org40

AustraliaFacts about Australian Universities:• The University of Sydney is the oldest university in Australia. Founded in 1850, itnow has an enrollment of 35,000 students.• There are a total of 50 Universities within Australia ranging in size and location. Thesmallest has an enrollment of 1,300 students (University of Notre Dame inFremantle) and the largest has 42,000 (Monash University in Melbourne).• Most universities are funded by the Australian government and are relativelyinexpensive for Australian citizens.• Within the fifty universities, there is a “group of eight” whose membershipcomprises the presidents or vice-chancellors of Adelaide University, The AustralianNational University, The University of Melbourne, Monash University, The Universityof New South Wales, The University of Queensland, The University of Sydney, andThe University of Western Australia. These universities are considered the leadinguniversities within Australia because they “…are engaged in and committed to highqualityteaching, research and scholarship. The Group of Eight universities conduct70% of all Australian university research and produce between 60% and 80% ofinternationally recognized Australian university research publications in every field ofresearch.”University Applications:• Because Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere, their academic calendar isdifferent from the United States and Europe. Most universities begin their academicyear at the end of March or early April, have a semester break during June and/orJuly, and end the academic year in November or December.• Application procedures vary with each university. Generally, however, studentscomplete an application through each university’s admission office (either in paperor online) and submit their application along with a copy of their high schooltranscript.• For Australian universities, the successful completion of an IB certificate programmay be enough to gain entrance into the university, although various programs havespecific IB scores that must be earned, and the IB Diploma is the most direct routeto gain admission.• Most universities require the SATs or ACTs be submitted if the student has earned aU.S. equivalent diploma.41

• Some universities require that students who have earned a U.S. equivalent diplomasuccessfully complete the first year, foundation program, of a Bachelor degree at anapproved university (Monash University).• Australian students (living in Australia or abroad) apply through the state-basedTertiary Admissions Centers for semester one admissions. These Centers manageand promote the application procedure, receive and process applications for mostuniversity courses within their state, and inform applicants of outcomes. Eachuniversity is responsible for the selection of its own students. The Centers calculatestandardized tertiary entrance ranks or the University Admissions Index used in theadmissions process. These are not scores/grades but are rankings calculated out of100 in increments of 0.05. Entry scores for Australian undergraduate courses areexpressed as the Tertiary Entrance Ranks (TER). Different states call these ranksdifferent names, for example in Victoria ENTER (Equivalent Tertiary Entrance Rank);NSW and ACT use UAI (Universities Admissions Index) and Queensland uses OP(Overall Position on a scale of 1-25). IB aggregate scores are equated to TER’s on atranslation agreed to by state universities. (See www.vtac.edu.au/general/ibaggregate.html.) The Tertiary Admissions Centers issue offers to successfulapplicants on behalf of the universities in January for first semester intake. Studentsonly receive one offer—for the course listed highest in their preferences for whichthey have met the entry requirements.42

Australian University Web SitesAustralia Education Networkhttp://www.edna.edu.au/Australian National Universitywww.anu.edu.auGroup of Eightwww.go8.edu.auMonash Universitywww.monash.edu.auUniversity of Adelaidewww.adelaide.edu.auUniversity of Melbournewww.unimelb.edu.auUniversity of New South Waleswww.unsw.edu.auUniversity of Queenslandwww.uq.edu.auUniversity of Sydneywww.usyd.edu.auUniversity of Western Australiawww.uwa.edu.auNew South Waleswww.uac.edu.auVictoriawww.vtac.edu.auQueenslandwww.qtac.edu.auSouth Australiawww.satac.edu.auWestern Australiawww.tisc.edu.auFederal Governmentwww.education.gov.auResources in BangkokIDP - BangkokWasin Banjerdtanakul (Mr)IDP Education Services Co.,Ltd.4th Floor, CP Tower,313 Silom Road, Silom,Bangkok 10500 THAILANDTel: 02 638 3111 ext 191Fax: 02 231 0530Email:wasin.banjerdtanakul@idp.comIDP website:www.thailand.idp.comwww.idp.comInsight Education Consulting56 Yada Building, 3rd Floor,Silom RoadBangkok 10500 ThailandT:(66-2)236 7222F:(66-2)236 5858M:(66-81)8706760E:montakan@insight.in.thwww.insight.in.thwww.australiastudyguide.com43

CanadaCanadian universities operate much like those in the U.S. Applicants are evaluated on theirhigh school academic preparation as well as SAT and SAT Subject test scores in some cases.IB course work and diplomas are well received in Canada. The application deadlines areusually in mid-February and the notifications for admission, wait listing or rejection usuallyarrive in April or May.Please note that students receiving an American high school diploma, such as ASW graduates,will probably be required to take the SAT and perhaps the SAT Subject Tests. Even Canadianstudents must follow the application process for a student studying in America. The Canadianinstitutions interpret the ASW transcript as if the school were in the United States.Undergraduate programs in the humanities, social sciences, physical and applied sciences areavailable at most universities in Canada. However, professional programs such as medicine,dentistry, law, architecture, engineering and journalism are not available in all provinces.Degrees conferred from Canadian universities include Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD’s.The following provide helpful information about Canadian universities and the admissionprocess. MacLean’s magazine usually does a review of Canadian universities in October and isa useful place for information (www.macleans.ca). The Association of Universities and Collegesin Canada (AUCC) (151 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Ontario K1P 5N1) is another goodsource of information. Another source is the Real Guide to Canadian Universities (SaraBorins). Again it is necessary to check with each university regarding procedures andrequirements either on line or by writing to the admissions office. In Bangkok students canget assistance by contacting SUCCESSCANADA.org.The application process varies according to the province. A large number of the universities inOntario use the OUAC (Ontario University Application Center) as a central application agency.Applications to other universities must be done directly through that university.Please refer to the CIS Canadian Member Admissions Resources, found on the Council ofInternational Schools website: http://highered.cois.org/CHEC/CanadianAdmissions.xls44

CANADIAN UNIVERSITY WEB SITESAssociation of Canadian Community CollegesInformation about facilities, services and academic programs offered by AUCC memberuniversities as well as links, expert information, stats and deep content -- it's all here.http://www.accc.caMaclean’sMagazine published in Canada with one issue focused on university ranking,profiles and financial information. http://www.macleans.ca/universities/indes.jspNova Scotia Department of Education and CultureInformation about colleges and universities in Nova Scotiahttp://www.international.ednet.ns.caStudy in CanadaLearn how a Canadian education can make a difference. Find out about ESL,CAEL Assessment and TOEFL scores and how to get a student visa. Findthe right program for you. http://www.international.ednet.ns.caBritish Columbian UniversitiesOnline applications for British Columbian universitieswww.pas.bc.caCanadian UniversitiesInformation about and links to all Canadian universities and information aboutfinancial aid and scholarships. www.aucc.caOntario UniversitiesOnline applications for Ontario universitieswww.ouac.on.caWhy Canada?This site explains the differences between US and Canadian post secondarysystem and offers reasons why studying in Canada might be a good choice.Also provides links to Canadian school web sites. http://www.gapyear.comCanadian Bureau for International EducationInformation on studying in Canada and scholarships www.cbie.caSchools in CanadaProvides information on studying in Canada http://www.schoolsincanada.comCIS: Higher Education in CanadaInformation for students, parents and guidance counselors about highereducation in Canada http://highered.cois.org/CHEC/Canada.htm45

GermanyGerman universities are state-run, non profit institutions and all follow similar rules andregulations concerning admission and language requirements, tuition and degreerequirements.German University admissions are in a state of revision and change. Be sure youhave the latest/newest information about qualifications, deadlines, and programs.Students applying to a German university must hold either a German Secondary SchoolCertificate (Abitur) or one of the following:• High school diploma from the United States, i.e. ASW diploma (but not forGerman nationals)• International Baccalaureate diploma (applies to German and foreign nationals)Note: IB Math Studies is not recognized for enrollment in German universities.If a foreign national applying to a German university and the high school diploma is notconsidered equivalent to the German qualifications, the applicant will not be admitted directlyto an academic program. The applicant will be required to take standardized admissionsexaminations. All foreign applicants must prove they are proficient in German before beingadmitted to university. German nationals must provide credentials called the abiter (13 yearsin Germany) or the equivalent (IB diploma), evidence of four years of foreign language (forthose studying outside of Germany), and have completed a minimum of 12 successive years offull time education.The Ministry of Cultural Affairs will review an applicant’s alternative credentials and classifythem as Class I, II or III. The IB diploma is usually Class II which is not equal to the arbitur(Class I). The IB diploma applicant must present the following subjects with a minimum gradeof 4: two languages (one continuously taught at Higher Level), one natural science (physics,chemistry or biology), mathematics, one social science (history, geography, economics, socialstudies, and organizational studies). Other additional requirements may be requested.Information regarding admissions to German universities can be obtained from the universityforeign student offices (Akademische Auslandsaemter) and the Studienkollegs or see below:German Citizens:Sekretariat Der Standingen KonferenzDer Laender in der Bundesrepublik DeutschlandNasser Strasse 8D-5300 Bonn 1Federal Republic of GermanyNon-German Citizens:Deutscher Akademischer AustauschdienstKennedyallee 50D-5300 Bonn 2Federal Republic of Germany46

GERMAN UNIVERSITY WEB SITES:International University of Bremenwww.iu-bremen.deColleges and Universities in Germany:http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/cdemello/de.htmlApplication Process and CoursesAvailable in Germanwww.zvs.deOnline German Magazine with UniversityInformationhttp://www.focus.de/wissen/campusInternational University ofGermanywww.i-u.deGerman Universities, sorted bycity:http://www.arab.de/gunivers.htmGerman Academic ExchangeServiceswww.daad.de47

IndiaThe Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has agreed since 1994 to accept the IB diploma asan approved entry qualification to all universities in India. The IB Diploma must be legalizedand submitted for processing through the IBO. Students wanting to attend Indian universitiesmust inform the IB Coordinator in order to facilitate this process. A fee is charged for thelegalization of the document.Once IB results are released, students can apply for professional programs (medicine,pharmacy, nursing, and engineering) or subjects of their choice through the AIU or directly tothe department of the university they wish to attend.Requirements for professional courses:Medical Courses: HL passes in physics, chemistry and biology with LS passes in English A1,A2, or B. Medical degrees include MBBS, BDS (Dentistry), B. Pharm (Pharmacy), nursing andBPT (Physical Therapy).Engineering Courses: HL passes in physics, chemistry, and mathematics with SL passes inEnglish A1, A2,, or B. Engineering includes a B. Eng. in civil, mechanical, electrical,electronics, instrumentation, computer, aeronautical, etc.Students of Indian nationality with the IB diploma may compete with other students from theState Level/All India Entrance Exam.ISB can provide you with the proper “Marks Sheet”, “Certificate of Character”, and “Certificateof Matriculation” required by Indian Universities. It should be noted that the “Marks Sheet”will not represent only the second semester senior grades as your “final mark”. Instead, ISBwill average all two-year (four semesters) IB course grades, and average one-year (twosemesters) grades as the “final mark” for the purposes of the “Marks Sheet”.Additional Information:Association of Indian UniversitiesMrs. FB Dohadwalla16 Kotla Marg IB South Asia Regional RepNew Delhi 110002Taheri Manzil, Ground FloorIndiaNesbit Road, MazagaonMumbai 400010IndiaPhone: +91-022-3717470Fax: +91-022-674600748

Republic of IrelandAll applications to universities in Ireland must go through the Central Applications Office(CAO). Course descriptions, point requirements and point equivalents are all available on theCAO website (www.cao.ie). The CAO Handbook is on the web site and can be downloaded.On that site, a reference list of Higher Education Institutions is available. Specific applicationrequirements and procedures are explained. Guidelines should be review prior to anapplication be submitted. A single online application must be submitted. Students with an IBDiploma are considered to have a non-standard application. Non-standard applicants mustsubmit supplementary forms identifying their IB courses of study with predicted grades withinseven (7) days of completing the online application. Applications are accepted up until 1February and late applications may be submitted until 1 May. The basis for admissions to Irishuniversities is on a points-scoring system. Students with equal points scored are chosen by arandomly generated number.Central Applications OfficeTower HouseEglinton StreetGalwayIrelandPhone (091) 509 800Fax (091) 562 344Email: help@cao.ieIrish University Web Sites:Central Applications Officewww.cao.iewww.i-studentadvisor.com/studying-in-Ireland.htmlNursing Careers Centerwww.nursingcareers.ie49

JAPANIt is important to schedule a conference with your counselor at the earliest possible time toinsure appropriate preparation process.I Preparation ProcessG11Jan. to Feb. Junior Meeting with counselor (parents are welcome to the meeting) (Requestfor early graduation submitted in March to counselor) Mid graduates shouldrequest letter of recommendation in AprilG12Aug.~Dec. Senior Meetings as announced for all seniorsFeb. June graduates meet with counselor to plan for regular applications andadmissionsMarch Request for teacher recommendationApr.~Jun. Publication of application guidebooks by most JapaneseuniversitiesAug~Nov Typical application periodII. Main Documents needed for Application (1-4 must be requested by ISB deadline)1. Transcript (grades record from G9-G12・issued one week after the graduation)2. Certificate of Attendance (in case documents are required before graduation)3. Certificate of Graduation4. Letter of recommendation5. Student ApplicationIII Preparation Process of Application Documents1. Recommendation Letter: Complete Teacher Recommendation Form at least 3 weeksbefore ISB deadline. Most universities request one letter. If more are needed, pleaseconsult your counselor.2. Submit Transcript Request Form to Khun Sue before ISB deadline. Indicate on the formthe delivery method for application documents. ISB will send by express mail free ofcharge if requested.3. A maximum of ten applications will be processed by ISB for each student.4. In case a university requires a prescribed form for a letter of recommendation, submitthe form as soon as obtained.5. If translation is necessary, request must be made 3 weeks before deadline.50

IV. TOEFL & SAT1.TOEFLOn line Registration: www.ets.org./register.html or www.toefl.orgRegistration cannot be made at ISB. Test must be taken at TOEFL test center.2.SAT1)Offered 6 times a year at ISB: Oct., Nov., Dec., Jan., May., Jun.2)ISB is a closed test center for only ISB students.3)Online Registration: www.collegeboard.orgISB School Code 695220ISB Test Center Code 711004)SAT ICritical Reading・Writing・MathSAT II Subject testBiology・History・Physics ・Languages(Japanese Language is not recommendedfor Native speaker of Japanese)5)Note: Cannot take both SAT I and II on the same day.3.Score ReportsScores of TOEFL and SAT must be sent directly from ETS and College Board touniversities. If requested at the time of registration, score reports will be sent to upto four universities free of charge. Additional reports will be sent with an extracharge.In case university code is not entered at testing time, center can send score reportsto the university later on, when requested; fee is charged.V. Early Graduation1. Second Semester of Grade 11:a. request for early graduation submitted in March to your counselor. Decision madeby 1 st of May.b. request for recommendation letter and necessary documents should be completed.2. Summer Holidays: Students obtain an application guide book from each university3. Notea. Permissible number of absence: 7days per one semesterb. Make an exam calendar and report your scheduled-absent dates to Mr. Harter, yourcounselor and your teachers.4. Creditsa. One semester credit for English Year 12 must be earned during summer school afterGrade 11.b. Minimum requirement for graduation is 25 credits and the student must attend highschool for at least 7 semesters.5.Refer to the Program of Studies on 7 conditions for early graduation.Ex. Cumulative GPA 3.0 or above51

日 本 の 大 学 進 学 準 備 についてカウンセラーとのミーティングを 早 めに 行 い、 的 確 に 準 備 を 進 めること。I 準 備 過 程G111 月 ~2 月 ジュニア・ミーティング(カウンセラーと 面 談 。 保 護 者 の 出 席 可 )( 繰 り 上 げ「アアアア」 卒 の 申 は 3 月 ににににににアに 行 う)繰 り 上 げ 卒 卒 の 場 場 は 推 推 推 を4 月 に 依 依 すすすす。G128 月 ~12 月 12 年 生 に 予 定 されているカウンセラーとのシニア・ミーティング2 月 6 月 卒 業 生 カウンセラーとのミーティングで 大 学 出 願 と 入 試 についての 計画 をたてる。3 月 教 員 への 推 薦 状 依 頼4~6 月多 くの 大 学 で 入 試 要 項 が 発 行 される。8 月 ~11 月 多 くの 大 学 の 出 願 時 期II. 出 願 に 必 要 な 主 な 書 類1. 成 績 証 明 書 (G9からG12の 成 績 記 録 が 記 載 ・ 卒 業 式 の 一 週 間 後 に 発 行 される)2. 在 学 証 明 ( 卒 業 以 前 に 卒 業 証 明 書 が 必 要 なときに 発 行 を 依 頼 する)3. 卒 業 証 明4. 推 薦 状5. 出 願 書 類III 出 願 書 類 準 備 のための 手 続 き1. 推 薦 状Teacher Recommendation Request Form をISBが 定 めた 期 限 の 最 低 3 週 間 前 に 作 成 する。ほとんどの 大 学 が 要 求 するのは 推 薦 状 一 通 。それ 以 上 必 要 な 場 合 はカウンセラーに 相 談 のこと。52

2. Transcript Request Formを 作 成 し、ISBが 定 めた 期 限 前 にカウンセリングオフィスKhunSueに 提 出 する。 書 類 に 願 書 送 付 配 達 方 法 を 示 す 。要 請 があればISBは 無 料 で 速 達 にて 直 送 。3. 出 願 書 類 はひとり10 通 まで 発 行 可 能 。4. 大 学 指 定 の 推 薦 状 用 紙 がある 場 合 は、 書 類 入 手 後 即 座 に 推 薦 状 を 依 頼 した 教 員 に 提 出 すること。5. 翻 訳 が 必 要 な 場 合 はさらに 時 間 を 要 するので 期 限 の3 週 間 前 に 依 頼 すること。IV. 統 一 試 験 TOEFL と SATについて1.TOEFL申 し 込 み:インターネットwww.ets.org./register.html またはwww.toefl.orgISBからの 申 し 込 みはできない。テストは 試 験 センターで 受 ける。ISBで 受 けられない。2.SAT1) 年 6 回 実 施 10 月 ・11 月 ・12 月 ・1 月 ・5 月 ・6 月2) 試 験 場 : ISBはISB 生 だけのための 特 別 試 験 会 場 になっている。3) 申 し 込 み:インターネットwww.collegeboard.orgISBのスクール・コード 番 号 695220ISBの 試 験 会 場 ・コード 番 号 711004)SAT I読 解 (Critical Reading)・ライティング・ 数 学SAT II 一 般 教 科 試 験生 物 ・ 歴 史 ・ 物 理 ・ 外 国 語 等 ( 日 本 人 生 徒 の 日 本 語 の 受 験 は 妥 当 ではない)5) 注 意SATIとIIは 同 じ 日 に 実 施 されるので 同 日 二 つは 受 験 できない。3.スコアの 送 付TOEFL、SATのスコアは、 申 し 込 み 時 に 受 験 する 大 学 のコードを 入 力 すると、ETS とカレッジボードから 大 学 へ 直 送 される。4 大 学 まで 無 料 。 それ 以 上 は有 料 。受 験 時 に 大 学 のコードを 入 力 しなくても、テストセンターから 後 日 大 学 に 送 付 可 能。その 場 合 は 有 料 。53

V. 繰 り 上 げ(アーリー) 卒 業 について1.G11 後 期 3 月 にカウンセラーに 申 請 をする( 決 定 は5 月 1 日 までにされる)G11 後 期推 薦 状 他 必 要 書 類 の 依 頼 をする。2. 夏 休 み 募 集 要 項 集 め3. 注 意 事 項1) 許 容 される 欠 席 日 数 は 一 学 期 に7 日 まで。2) 受 験 カレンダーを 作 成 し、 欠 席 日 をカウンセラー・ 教 頭 (Mr.Harter) 各 教 科 担 当 に 知 らせておく。4. 単 位1)English Year12の 一 学 期 分 の 単 位 が 不 足 するため、G11 終 了 時 のサマースクールで 補 う。2)ハイスクールでの 在 籍 期 間 が 卒 業 までに7 (Semesters)セメスター、25 単 位 の 取 得 必 要5.アーリー 卒 業 のための7 条 件 については“Program of Studies” を 参 照 のこと。例 )G9からの 累 積 GPAが3.0 以 上VI. 指 定 校 推 薦 枠 についてISBは 複 数 の 大 学 の 推 薦 入 学 の 指 定 校 となっている。 応 募 の 条 件 、 申 し 込 み 時 期 等 についてはカウンセラーに 相 談 のこと。54

KoreaGeneral Information There is no common application for all universities in Korea. Each university has itsown application process. General Eligibility: There are so many variations of the eligibility and admission processfor the special category of Korean students educated abroad among universitiesthat careful research for each university is strongly recommended. Hagwon – which one(s) . . How to select: It is also important to choose a “Hagwon”that provides a program aimed at some specific university examinations students planto take. Research for the results of all those admitted to universities at the “Hagwon”webpage and consult Hagwon directly. Entrance Examinations: Each University sets its own examinations. Usually, universitiesrequire different sets of subject tests according to applicant’s department. Documents :Application materials include high school transcript, TOEFL, SAT I, II, AP,Awards, IB Diploma, Language proficiency, Academic excellence, Leadership so on. “Overseas” Korean Accommodations ; There are 3 categories for “Overseas” KoreanAccommodations. 1.Korean Students who studied abroad for the whole academic period; 2.Korean Students who studied abroad for more than 3 years, including 1year of thegrades 10-12; 3.Korean students who have graduated from foreign/international schools aftercompleting more than 2 years of study from gr. 10 - 12. Become an Expert in the Different Universities: Students should submit on-lineapplication from their “long list’ colleges as soon as each university open its applicationwebpage (normally Feb- July). In order to do that, students should study eachuniversity’s admission policies, with particular focus on any differences and/ or specialrequirements.55

Things to do and think about Make a timeline Check for changes year to year Each school is different! Verify rumors by checking with the university itself Can you visit schools in the summer? Meet with your counselor and tell him/her your plan! Do documents need to be certified? Ask teachers for recommendations well ahead of time. Three weeks in advance AT LEAST for all official school documents!!! The limit of 10transcripts certifications of attendance is firm. We are all on the same team with the same objective! Good luck!Links to websites for all Korean universities are available at www.braintrack.com56

NetherlandsHigher Education institutions in Holland offer more than 1,450 study programs and coursesthat are taught entirely in English or, in some cases, in another foreign language. Theseprograms cover a broad range of fields. Most study programs lead to a bachelor’s, masters’ orPhD degree, a diploma or certification.The following international bachelor’s programs are taught in English:• Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery• Architecture and Town Planning• Arts and Humanities• Business Administration and Management• Education and Teacher Training• Engineering• Environmental Science• Fine and Applied Arts• General Programs• Law• Mass Communication and Information Sciences• Mathematics and Computer Science• Medical and Health Sciences• Natural Sciences• Service, Tourism & Leisure• Social and Behavioural Sciences• Transportation and CommunicationsWhere to find more information:www.grantfinder.nl – Online search engine that brings together information on a range ofDutch scholarships for international students.www.ind.nl – Information on Dutch immigration laws.www.internationalstudy.nl – Code of Conduct and list of higher education institutions inHolland that have signed the Code.www.minbuza.nl/en/home - Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ international homepage withaddresses of Dutch embassies abroad.www.nuffic.nl – Netherlands organization for international cooperation in higher education.www.nuffic.nl/studentpanel - Student Panel for international-orientation, open-mindedstudents who would like to share their experiences and the ins and outs of studying abroad.57

www.studyinholland.nl – The most recent list of international study programs and courses forthe current academic year, including: General information, scholarships, preparing your way,staying in Holland.There is also a great resource in our Counseling Library entitled International DegreePrograms. “Most students look for options – you look for opportunities”Not yet admissible for a Dutch university – no problem – “Preparatory Year”• Preparatory Year allows a student to prepare for a study program at a Dutch HighEducation institution. Students who apply to a Dutch university and are given aconditional offer may be referred to a school that offers preparatory courses in its owngeographic region.Resource here in Bangkok!!Netherlands Education Support Office: nuffic nesoAgnes Niehofaniehof@nesothailand.orgwww.nesothailand.org3 rd Floor M Thai Tower All Seasons Place87 Wireless Road PathumwanBangkok 10330, ThailandT = 02 252 609958

PolandEntry into higher education in Poland is dependent on successfully passing two exams:1. The matura exam – taken by all students completing performance education and iscontrolled by the Ministry of Basic Education. The type of matura a student takeswill depend upon the type of school attended: lyceum, technical college orprofessional school.2. University entrance exam – controlled by the Ministry of Higher Education(Department of University and Economic Studies). This is a highly competitive examand is taken in July. The subjects required are determined by the university andmajor but usually include one modern language and one modern history. Anyapplicant with non-Polish credentials must take the university entrance exam. Onlystudents who are attending school in Poland and are finalists in the annual Olympiadcompetition are exempted.Polish universities are becoming more familiar with the IB Diploma and accepting that as anequivalent to the Polish Matura. In most cases, IB diploma students still must sit theuniversity entrance exams. Application to Polish universities is started late in the springsemester of the senior year and completed after IB exam scores are received.Application process varies at different universities but most will require:evidence of graduation from high school (ASW final/official transcript)official record of IB scoresapplication (which may include an essay or personal statement)in some case, an interview.It is best to contact the university directly to verify the requirements and process foradmissions.59

To Search for Polish Universities:www.pomaturze.plwww.edustrona.pl/szkolyAkademia Sztuk Pieknychwww.asp.waw.plPOLISH UNIVERSITY WEB SITESAkademia Wychowania Fizycznego (Jozef Pilsudski University of PhysicalEducation)www.awf.edu.plKarol Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences, Poznanwww.mdprogram.comKUL Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski (Catholic University of Lublin)www.kul.lublin.plMedical University of Gdanskwww.ed.amg.gda.plMedical University of Lodzwww.umed.lodz.pl/index.en.phpSWPS Szkoła Wyższa Psychologii Społecznej (Warsaw School of Social Psychology)www.swps.edu.plUniwersytet Gdanskiwww.univ.gda.plUniwersytet Jagiellonski w Krakowie (Jagielonian University in Krakow)www.uj.edu.plUniwersytet Warszawski (Warsaw University)www.uw.edu.plWarsaw School of Economics (Szkola Glowna Handlowa)www.sgh.waw.pl/index_en.html60

SingaporeSingapore Universities:• James Cook University - James Cook University, Singapore• Nanyang Technological University - Nanyang Technological University• NUS - National University of SingaporeoooDepartment of Real EstateCivil and Structural EngineeringSchool of Design and EnvironmentSingapore-MIT Alliance• Singapore Management University - Singapore Management University, SingaporePolytechnics:• Nanyang - Nanyang Polytechnic• Ngee Ann - Ngee Ann Ngee Ann Polytechnic• Singapore Polytechnic - Singapore Polytechnic• Temasek Polytechnic - Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore• Singapore does not have a ‘common application’ system for all universities, but as theonline acceptance platform is common across the three local universities, namely NUS,NTU and SMU, you may be offered a course of study in each of the three localuniversities if you have met the admission requirements and selection criteria of eachuniversity. The online common acceptance platform will reflect the place(s) that havebeen offered to you, ie. for eg. if you are offered a place each in NUS and NTU, theonline acceptance platform will reflect the two courses. However you are onlyallowed to accept one offer from one of the three universities if you have beenoffered by more than one university.61

• Each university has its own application process and timeline and within each university,there may be additional department/faculty admission requirements.• All Singaporean universities have extensive web pages and all application information isavailable on their websites.• Most universities in Singapore have application deadlines in spring (February) andusually their turn-around time for admissions results is fairly quick, about 6 to 8 weeks.• Application process depends upon your course of study in high school, but mostuniversities also like to see SAT score results from International School students.Students with an IB diploma will submit predicted grades.• Cost of living in Singapore can be high.• Private universities can be expensive whereas public universities are less so.Singaporeans will find public school options much less expensive. At present,undergraduate education at NUS is highly subsidized by the Government of Singapore,which pays for the bulk of the operating costs besides the infrastructural costs. Thesubstantial tuition subsidy from the Government of Singapore comes in the form of atuition grant which is administered by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and offered to alladmitted students. Students who apply for and are approved for the tuition grants needonly pay subsidized fees (also referred to as the “Direct Payment” portion of fees).• It is best to visit Singaporean Universities in the summer between grades 11 and 12.• The academic calendar for Singaporean Universities is August to June.62

Sweden/ScandinaviaThere are several universities and colleges in Sweden that provide training and education in avariety of professions and degrees. The basic requirement is that a student has completed atleast 11 years of school including the study of English and Swedish and the awarding of adiploma or secondary school certificate. A Swedish student who has completed high schoolabroad must sit for an exam at the Swedish Embassy to demonstrate that s/he meets theminimum requirements for university entrance. If Swedish is not a student’s first language,s/he must take and pass the Swedish B IB exam. To apply to a Swedish school, a studentshould contact the Central Admissions Office, box 7434, S-104 30, Stockholm.More information can be obtained from the National Board of Universities and Colleges(VHS), Box 45501, S-104 30 Stockholm. (www.whs.se) See also www.studyinsweden.se andwww.lu.se for the Lund University website. (Lund is known for its large international studentpopulation.)The Danish website for university information and application is www.optagelse.dkCopenhagen Business School is a renowned institution with seven full-time programs inEnglish. An IB diploma is usually required for admission. See more at www.cbs.dkFor an international business program in Helsinki, Finland, open to IB diploma students; checkout www.hse.fi/en/mikkeli - concentrations in global business, business culture andcommunications, marketing, and management. Check the yearly weather patterns at the site!www.braintrack.com has listings for just about all Scandinavian websites.63

SwitzerlandSwitzerland's 12 universities comprise 10 cantonal universities and 2 Federal Institutes ofTechnology. The 12 universities are:• Universität Basel• Universität Bern• Universität Freiburg / Université de Fribourg• Université de Genève• Université de Lausanne• Universität Luzern• Université de Neuchâtel• Universität Zürich• Universität St. Gallen• Università della Svizzera italiana• ETH Zürich• EPFL LausanneThe language of instruction is German at the Universities of Basel, Bern, Lucerne, St.Gallen and Zurich and at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ).The language of instruction is French at the Universities of Geneva, Lausanne, andNeuchatel and at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL).The languages of instruction are German and/or French at the University of Fribourg;Fribourg is the capital of the bilingual Canton of Fribourg.At the University of Lugano (USI), Switzerland's university in the Italian-speaking part ofSwitzerland founded in 1996, courses are mainly taught in Italian.Recognition of non-Swiss credentials varies among the schools and circumstances.The IB diploma is recognized in some instances but there is no general agreement.Applications are submitted directly to the university, usually between 1 May and 15 July.Classes begin in October.64

Information Service for International StudentsRectors’ Conference of the Swiss Universities (CRUS)Information and DocumentationSennweg 2, CH-3012 Berne, SwitzerlandPhone: +41 (0)31 306 60 44 (Mo–Fr 8.30–11.30), Fax: +41 (0)31 306 60 20E-mail: iud@crus.ch, website: www.studying-in-switzerland.chWebsite: Information on Swiss Higher Educationhttp://www.crus.ch/information-programme/study-in-switzerland.html?L=2Switzerland is also noted for its premier Hotel Schools:Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne :: Switzerlandwww.ehl.chCesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland :: Le Bouveret :: Switzerlandwww.ritz.eduGlion Hotel School :: Glion-sur-Montreux :: Switzerlandwww.glion.chHotel Institute Montreux :: Montreaux :: Switzerlandwww.him.chLES ROCHES, Swiss Hotel Association, School of Hotel Management :: Bluche :: Switzerlandwww.lesroches.edu65

TaiwanThere is a clearing house in Bangkok for any students interested in applying to university inTaiwan. It is called the, Bangkok Taiwan Education Center (BTEC) and is located at 92/38 A15 th Floor, Sathorn, Thani Tower 2, North Sathorn road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500. The websiteis: http://www.taiwan-center.com and the phone number is: 02 667 0181 (Ms. Chen Hui-Fang) or 02 321 0281 (Ms. Yen Chu Joy Lin). According to Dr. Tsung-Rong “Edwin” Yang, theDirector of the center, there are 167 universities in Taiwan, functioning similar to universitiesin Japan and Korea. As expected most are taught in Mandarin but there are a “few” Englishbased international programs (see below). There appears to be no recognition orunderstanding of the IB Diploma.There is also an internationally recognized Mandarin Training Center in Taiwan, at the nationalTaiwan Normal University, where students can receive the necessary Mandarin skills througheither short or long term courses that can lead to university admission. Summer programs areavailable.It is especially to be noted that the Taiwanese universities are actively seeking internationalstudents and any Taiwanese student who has lived overseas for 5 or more years is notrequired to take the, apparently very demanding, national entrance examination. The BTECwill also assist with placing interested students into the MTC or any other language trainingprogram. Also significant to know is that any student with 2 years of “basic’ study in Mandarincould qualify for entrance level Mandarin based courses.The National Taiwan University (NTU), also known as “Tai Da”, is the oldest, mostcomprehensive and selective of the Taiwanese universities. Located in Taipei, it is also thelargest with over 32,000 students. It has 11 different faculties. As to be expected, theEngineering, Medical and Business programs do require an entrance examination in Mandarin.Applicants can file 3 separate applications in 1 package. The applications can be obtained online but must be mailed to the university. Some of the programs require an SAT and TOEFL.An oral test may be taken over the telephone for some programs whereas others must bedone face-to-face. The applications can be sent from Jan1. – March 13. There isn’t anyrecognition of the IB Diploma or certificate courses at this time. There are some scholarshipsavailable but overall, the cost is quite affordable from US$6,500-11,300. Further informationcan be found in the ISB University Library.66

The National Central University (NCU) is a large university with over 10,000 students locatedfour miles from Taipei near Chiang Kai Shek International Airport. Via a high speed rail systemit is only 20 minutes from Taipei. The programs are more Liberal Arts based but there are alsolanguage and business programs. Basic Mandarin is needed (2 years of school workrecommended). There is a language center with year round programs for foreign students.The application process begins in November and is open until April. Transcripts are requiredbut no interview is necessary. The applications are on line but must be printed and mailed.Ming Chuan University (MCU) is the top private university in Taiwan. There are 3 campuseswith the main campus in Taiwan proper. MCU caters to international students and presentlyhas 500 students in their international college. Students come from all over the world withEnglish as the language of instruction. There are, however, 10 colleges with 41 undergraduatedegree programs. Most all of these courses require basic Mandarin. Opportunities forexchange with over 80 partner universities worldwide and dual degree programs are available.Tuition is quite reasonable at US$3,500 per academic year. Some scholarships are available forforeign students but only after admission is granted. There are over 120 student clubs andsocieties.Materials with appropriate name/business cards are available in the ISB Counseling Centerinternational files.67

Thailand• International undergraduate programs are offered at twenty-six (26) universities.• Admissions requirements vary depending on the nature of the program and universityspecific admission policies.• Applicants to undergraduate programs must complete grade 12 (or equivalent) to applyfor a bachelor’s degree program.• Some universities require an entrance examination, an interview, a physical exam, or anaptitude test – this varies among the universities.• Application forms may be obtained directly from the universities.• Students applying to the Thai language sections of mainstream Thai universities should beaware that there have been changes in the admissions process, qualifications, anddocument submission. Please see your counselor as early as possible so that we canproduce the required documents in time.Academic CalendarFirst semester: June – OctoberSecond semester: November – MarchSummer Session: April – MayTuition and Fees:• Tuition and fees vary from university to university• At public universities fees range from THB 1,000 – 2,000 per credit hour. Other feesinclude student activities, health services, registration, ID card and graduation fee. Thesecosts range from THB 5,000 – 16,000 total.• At private universities fees range from THB 1,000 – 3,000 per credit hour with other feesapproximately THB 10,000.• Some universities have residence halls within the campus vicinity in the form of privatelyownedstudio, or single/double bedroom at approximately THB 3,500 –5,000 per month.68

Undergraduate ProgramsPUBLIC UNIVERSITIESBurapha UniversityChulalongkorn UniversityKing Mongkut’s University of TechnologyMahidol UniversityPrince of Songkla UniversitySilpakorn UniversitySrinakharinwirot UniversitySuranee University of TechnologyThammasat UniversityKasetsart UniversityPRIVATE UNIVERSITIESAssumption UniversityAsian University of Science and TechnologyBangkok School of ManagementBangkok UniversityDusit Thani CollegeEastern Asia UniversityKasem Bundit UniversityKrirk UniversityMission CollegeRaffles LaSallePayap UniversityRangsit UniversitySaint John’s UniversitySaint Theresa’sSiam UniversitySripatum UniversityStamford International CollegeUniversity of the Thai Chamber of CommerceWebster UniversityYonok College69

United KingdomThere are two major kinds of degree-awarding institutions offering higher education in the UK:• Universities—traditionally regarded as the centers of academic learning and offer a widevariety of courses.• Colleges and Institutions of Higher Education—generally smaller than universities andmay concentrate on a specific fields of study such as education, art or music.British universities are divided into several categories that are useful to know about.• Oxford and Cambridge—have a unique status and different entrance system than allother schools. A student can apply to Oxford or Cambridge but not both. The UCASapplication plus supplemental forms and submissions must be completed beforeOctober 15.• Red Brick universities—sometimes called ‘civic’ universities. These were mainly built inthe late 19 th century and include schools such as Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham, Liverpool,Sheffield and Manchester. These are very competitive for entrance and the degreeprograms tend to be less flexible than the newer universities.• “New” universities—built in the 1960’s such as York, Sussex, Essex, East Anglia. Thesevary in competitiveness. Programs at these schools tend to be more flexible and ofteninterdisciplinary.• “Technology” universities—also founded in the 1960’s such as Brunel and Aston. Theseschools offer very highly regarded degrees in pre-professional fields. Admissions maybe very competitive.• New universities, former “Polytechnics”—these schools were granted university status in1992. These tend to have a strong industrial or commercial links and often offer moreapplied and vocational courses using the sandwich program. These offer more science,technology, design and business oriented courses. Many have strong job placementrecords with industry. These tend to be less competitive for admissions and have awider variety of students enrolling in their programs• Scottish universities—usually offer four year programs that tend to be broader basedthan other UK courses. Edinburgh and St. Andrews are very competitive.Undergraduate degrees usually take three years to complete although some institutions offerspecial four year programs for students whose high school qualifications do not meetuniversity requirements. In these cases, some universities may require an applicant tocomplete a “foundation year” before enrolling in the full degree program. Professional coursessuch as medicine, dentistry and architecture may take up to seven years to complete.70

Admission requirements to colleges/universities in Great Britain are often selective. In theU.K., each institution sets its own standards for admission and individually reviews theapplicants. Some are more rigid while others are more flexible. Most universities will listrequirements based on tariff points, the GCE, AS or A level exam results but accept othertypes of assessment (IB diploma). Some schools in the UK are now expecting students to takeand score well on the SAT/Subject Tests if the student is attending an American high school inthe United States (or ASW). Students must consult the university to determine admissionsrequirements. The best way to find out about a particular school is to visit their website andto write to their admissions office directly.If wanting to apply to the UK, it is best to identify the course of study first, then the university.The UCAS site on the web allows for searches which will produce universities offering theselected course of study. Career intentions should be considered as there is not muchflexibility in the UK course program once enrolled in university. University prospectuses can becheck out of the Counseling Library or seen online. If an IB diploma candidate, IBqualifications are usually listed on the UCAS web site.All students wanting to apply to a university in the UK will do so through a clearing housecalled UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Services). A completed application form isused to apply to up to five universities. UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk) will then distributeapplications to those schools for their decisions. Supportive materials can be sent by thestudent directly to the universities. The application will be completed online and submittedelectronically. A credit card is needed to cover the cost of application. Applications should besubmitted in the fall term of the senior year, between mid-October, and mid-December (Seepage 18-19). The deadline for applying to Oxford, Cambridge or any medical, dental orveterinary courses in the UK is October 15. Please note that admissions to any medical,veterinary or dental program for a non-UK citizen is next to impossible. In addition, oral andwritten exams and an interview may be required at some schools.Students will receive an unconditional acceptance, conditional acceptance or unsuccessfulresponse from universities. Final decisions will be based on the successful completion ofgrades and IB exams. Students, who are unsuccessful in all of the applications first submitted,may participate in Extra or Clearing--a process through UCAS where students can identifywhich colleges/universities still have openings in particular areas of study.71

United Kingdom University Web SitesUniversities and Colleges Admissions ServicesThe application website for UK universities; extensive information on UK universitiesand programs including admissions requirements, course searches and location guides.(www.ucas.ac.uk)Department for Education and SkillsOur aim is to give children an excellent start in education, enable young people to equipthemselves with life and work skills, and encourage adults to achieve their full potentialthrough learning.(http://www.dfes.gov.uk/index.htm)UK Universities and CollegesAn alphabetical list of universities and colleges in the United Kingdom. This is derivedfrom the same data base as the UK academic sites active map.(http://www.scit.wlv.ac.uk/ukinfo/alpha.html)The Times Good University GuideThis describes UK universities and gives rankings for universities by course of study.(http://www.timesonline.co.uk/section/)The Guardian University GuideThis is an interactive guide to universities and colleges. League tables, used forcomparisons, are available. Searches can be done by subject/course.(http://education.guardian.co.uk/universityguide2004/ )HotcoursesStart with course of study and find UK universities that have your major.(www.hotcourses.com)Open DaysFind out all you need to know about open days at the university or college of yourchoice. Browse the university and college open day calendar. Find out what goes on atan open day. Check out the advice for helpful tips and suggestions.(www.opendays.com)72

Universities in Europe withInstruction in EnglishAmerican College Dublin• http://www.amcd.ie/• Programs focus on liberal arts core programs.• Degrees: BA Behavioral Science-Psychology; BA International Business-Management; BA International Business-Marketing; BS HospitalityManagement.• The American College Dublin is a senior college accredited by theAccrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to awarddiplomas and bachelor's degrees.• All applicants under 23 on the 1 January, who are Irish or EU nationals,should apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO), TowerHouse, Eglington Street, Galway (Tel: 091 509800), www.cao.ie. Theclosing date for applications is 1 February. Late applications may beaccepted up to 1 May. All non-EU students should download theapplication form from the website. There is an application fee of €60.American Intercontinental University-London• www.aiulondon.ac.uk• American Inter Continental University is accredited by the Commissionon Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools toaward Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees.• Undergraduate degree programs in Business Administration, FashionDesign, Fashion Marketing, Interior Design, Media Production and VisualCommunication.• Students can graduate with both an American and British Bachelordegree.• Campuses located: Los Angeles, CA; South Florida; Buckhead, Georgia;Dunwoody Georgia; Huston Texas; and London, England.• Has an open admissions policy and welcomes all applications foradmission.American University in Bulgaria• Blagoevgrad Bulgaria• www.aubg.bg• AUBG offers an American-style liberal arts education with English as thelanguage of instruction• There are nine major and ten minor programs taught at AUBG.73

American University of Rome• http://www.aur.edu; admissions@aur.edu• The American University of Rome is accredited by the AccreditingCouncil for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to awardassociates and bachelor’s degrees.• The American University of Rome is a private, independent Americaninstitution of higher education in Rome committed to offering liberalstudies and professional courses in an international environment thatpromotes cross-cultural understanding. The university offers Americandegree programs primarily to undergraduate students.The American University of Paris• Paris France• www.aup.edu• You can graduate from AUP with one of two degrees, depending on yourarea of focus: either the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), if you major in thehumanities, economics, or business administration; or the Bachelor ofScience (B.S.), if you major in computer science or applied economics• admissions@aup.edu• Has American accreditationBI Norwegian School of Management• http://www.bi.edu• Oslo, Norway• One of the largest business schools in Europe with over 22,000 students.• Degrees offered in business administration taught in English• Three year full time program• Topics include: international business, intercultural communication,marketing and finance.Delft University of Technology• http://www.tudelft.nl• TU Delft offers three-year Bachelor (BSc) programs, focusing onmathematics, mechanics and physics.• The Bachelor programs are taught in Dutch, except for AerospaceEngineering which is taught in both Dutch and English.• Public, urban, independent, coeducational• Approximately 1200 students, 20% international• Requires IB diploma with Math HL and Physics HL. American HS Diplomawith SATII Math 2C and Physics.74

Erasmus University Rotterdam• The university concentrates its expertise on issues of management,organization and policy in the public and private sectors on the one hand,as well as on the field of sickness and health care• Education and research in three domains in which the university has anational and international reputation: Economics and Management;Medicine and Health Science; Law, Culture and Society.• www.eur.nl and www.iba.eur.nl• Public, suburban, independent, coeducational• Approximately 1,100 students, 50% international; International admit rate:57%• 3 year Bachelor of Science degree: BS in International BusinessAdministration• Requires an IB diploma, proficiency in Math (Math SL/HL), proficiency inEnglish and a letter of motivation.• EAA Nationals: tuition fee reimbursements of approximately 50% of tuition.• Emphasis on learning additional languages.European Business School• www.ebs.de• Offers programs in Bachelors of General Management and Bachelor ofEuropean Management.• Private university located in Germany.• Modular program of studies.European University: Center for Management Studies• www.euruni.edu• Barcelona, Spain• EU offers the traditional programs of Bachelor and Master of BusinessAdministration (BBA & MBA), and also the possibility to specialize in 10different fields of management education, for example: Communication andPublic Relations, Information Systems Management, Wealth Management,Sports Management and Finance-Banking & Corporate Finance.• The first goal of EU is to bring the American education model to Europe byrelating classroom theory to professional skills. The second goal of EU is tointernationalize its programs by providing a unique environment. Aninternational perspective is guaranteed by the composition of the facultyand student body.• The courses are taught in English using the case study method to preventbusiness theory from remaining abstract and incomprehensible.75

Franklin College Lugano• http://www.fc.edu/• Learning across a broad spectrum of human knowledge forms the basis ofthe Bachelor of Arts core curriculum at Franklin. Core studies begin with aninterdisciplinary Seminar designed to explore contemporary issues throughthe use of classic texts.• An integral part of the Franklin College curriculum is the Academic TravelProgram. More than in any other part of the College's curriculum, the TravelProgram encourages students to learn by experience.• Bachelors of Arts degree programs include: Art History, European Studies,History and Literature, International Banking and Finance, InternationalCommunications, International Economics, International Management,International Relations, Literature, Modern Languages (French and Italian),and Visual and Communication Arts. Combined studies are available.Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations-University Institute• http://www.genevadiplomacy.com/• Geneva, Switzerland• GSD is a private university, currently with a campus in the domaine dePenthes. The student body is comprised of more than 30 nationalities.• GSD offers internationally recognized Bachelor of Arts in InternationalRelations (BA), Master of International Relations (MIR), Executive Master ofInternational Relations (EMIR), and Doctor of International Relations (DIR)degrees.• Among the many advantages of studying at GSD are the following:• the university, being at the heart of the most diplomaticneighbourhood, makes GSD the perfect location for studentsstudying international relations or seeking to build a career indiplomacy and related fields• GSD teaching and instruction are in English• classes are small and interactive• the academic year is divided into four 10-weeks terms with flexibleentry dates• professors, mostly active professionals, are highly qualifiedacademically (Former Presidents, Ambassadors, UN Officials,…)• GSD is located in the heart of a beautiful and safe Swissenvironment that blends intellectual and cultural stimulation• GSD recognizes and accepts the transfer of credits from otherqualified institutions and universities76

Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki and Mekkeli Campus• http://www.hse.fi/EN/frontpage• Largest leading business school in Finland• Two 3-year Bachelor’s programs offered in English: BusinessTechnology and Business Administration (International Business)Herning Institute of Business Administration and Technology (HIBAT)• www.hih.dk• located in Herning, Denmark• 1,500 full time students.• Current international study programs include:• BS of Engineering in Global Management and Manufacturing• BS of Engineering in Interactive Media Development• BS International Management• BS in International Communications and MultimediaHuron University-USA in London• www.huron.ac.uk• admissions@huron.ac.uk• American style liberal arts education with American accreditation• Degrees in Business Administration, Internet Computing, InternationalRelations, Humanities, Studio Art, Art History and Communications.• 250+ studentsInternational University of Bremen• Bremen, Germany• admissions@iu-bremen.de• http://www.iu-bremen.de/• IUB offers accredited degree programs in engineering, the natural sciences, humanities andsocial sciences.• Private, suburban, independent, coeducational• 650 undergrads; 450 graduate; 91 nationalities; 70% international• Requirements: IB diploma; SAT; SAT II (recommended)• English language university with American style curriculum• Highly selective.• On campus housing available.77

International University of Geneva• Accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in BusinessAdministration (BBA, MBA), International Relations (BA), and inMedia and Communication (BA, MA).• The International University in Geneva seeks a diverse studentbody and encourages applications from around the world.• Admission to the University is competitive and emphasizes theapplicants previous academic performance and intellectualcapacity. Applications are considered on a rolling admission basis.• www.iun.chInternational University of Germany• The International University in Germany is an English language institutionthat strives for academic excellence in Information Technology andBusiness Administration.• While the course structure is grounded in the Anglo-American tradition, theuniversity seeks to achieve an international reputation based on its closecontacts to German companies and through its European orientation.• Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science (Information Technology), Bachelorof Business Administration (International Management), Bachelor ofInternational Communications (International Management)• www.i-u.deInternational University of Monaco• http://www.monaco.edu• An English language university offering degrees in business• The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program at IUM isspecifically designed to encompass all areas of business studies. It includesa series of interdisciplinary courses in management, marketing, finance,accounting, strategy, economics, and quantitative analysis.• The Bachelor of Arts in Business and e-Commerce has been tailored toprovide a comprehensive education in business adapted to modern trendsin technology.• The International University of Monaco is accredited in the United States ofAmerica by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools(ACICS) to award bachelor and master degrees. ACICS• 250 undergraduates, 85% international78

Jonkoping University; Jonkoping International Business School, Sweden• www.jibs.se• For more information email: tomas.bengtsson@jibs.hj.se• Three year Bachelor Programs in English: International Management, Businessand IT Management, International Economics and Policy.• Academic education on the bachelor level in Sweden is subsidized by thegovernment and therefore tuition free for all students. Students pay for housing,literature and other living expenses.• Students form outside the EU must obtain a student visa, where they must showthat they can afford their expenses during their studies in Sweden.LaSalle University-Barcelona• www.lasalleuniversities.net• Offers international Bachelor’s Degree programs focusing on business skillscombined with a rigorous academic program with practical application.• Specializations: Bachelor’s of Business Administration, Bachelor’s of Sciencein Information Technology, Bachelor’s of Business in InternationalRelations, and Bachelor’s of Business in Sports Management.• All programs taught in EnglishMarist College-Florence, Italy Campus• http://mlc.la.marist.edu/faculty/international.bachelors.html orwww.marist.edu/italy• ldmitaly@marist.edu• Marist College is a four year liberal arts college in Poughkeepsie, NY.• Four Bachelor’s degree programs are currently offered in English on the Italiancampus: Professional Studies in Fashion Design, Fine Art/Art History, FineArts/Studio Art and English/Theatre Concentration.79

Regent’s College London• Includes: British American College London, European Business SchoolLondon, Regent’s Business School London,• www.regents.ac.uk• 2 systems, 6 colleges• On campus facilities: library, IT, language labs, bookshop, dorms (only 250slots, can not guarantee housing)• European Business College: 6 majors, all 3 ½ years, includes extensivework service (36 weeks), must take one or two languages with businessmajor, 100% employment rate within 6 months, 800+ students• Regent’s Business School: International business with 4 degrees, nolanguage or work service required; 400 undergrad; 90% international;Main subjects: international marketing, international finance/accounting,international business, international business with design management,international management, law; 3 years full time degree programs• British American College: 400+ students, 4 year BA degree from WebsterUniversity St. Louis, 7 majors, apply directly not through UCAS, 5 studyabroad locations.Richmond, the American International University in London• www.richmond.ac.uk• enroll@richmond.ac.uk• 1,100 students; 70% international; 2 campus locations• private, urban, independent, coeducational• US and British accreditation• Credit for IB• International internship programs; study abroad center (Italy)• Bachelor of Arts and Science Degrees offered: Art Design & Media, ArtHistory, Business Administration, Communication, Computing, Economics,History, International Relations, Literature, Political Science, Psychology,Sociology, Systems Engineering & Management, and Theatre Arts.Saint Louis University, Madrid Spain• http://spain.slu.edu• admissions@madrid.slu.edu• Can choose from six 4-year degree programs: International Business,International Relations, Economics, English, Communication and Spanish.• All courses completed on the Madrid campus.• More than 55 majors, such as engineering, computer science andpsychology, can be started on the Madrid campus (4-5 semesters) andcompleted on the St. Louis campus.80

Schiller International University• http://www.schiller.edu• Founded in 1964, Schiller International University (SIU), is an independentAmerican university with campuses in the United States, UK, France,Germany, Spain and Switzerland.• Study programs are offered in international business, resort/clubmanagement, international hotel and tourism management, management ofinformation technology, international relations and diplomacy and studyabroad programs in Europe.• The language of instruction is English at all SIU campusesState University of New York, Empire State College-Prague• www.unyp.cz• over 500 students working towards an American bachelor’s degree.• IB credit of up to 30 semester credits.• Bachelor degree programs are dual-degree: American degree form SUNYEmpire State College and an accredited Czech bachelor’s degree fromUNYP.The International University-Vienna• www.iuvienna.edu; marketing@iuvienna.edu• Undergraduate programs in Business Administration and Diplomatic Studies.• Academic programs are based on the American liberal arts education systemproviding a well rounded education and broad base of knowledge for anyprofession.Tilburg University• www.tilburguniversity.nl• Public, urban, independent, coeducational• 11,000 undergrads, 8% international• Ranked #1 in Economics by the European Economic Association• Three programs taught in English: International Business, InternationalEconomics and Finance, and Business Studies• 3 year Bachelor’s programs• IB diploma required. American HS diploma considered based onindividual records.• EEA nationals, Dutch government reimburses 800 Euro per year on tuition.• Study abroad offered.81

Université IFM—Institute de Finance et Management• www.ifm.ch or www.universieteifm.com• Private, urban, independent, coeducational; Geneva, Switzerland• 100 undergrads; 45% International• English and French undergrad programs• 3 year programs• Degrees in: Business Administration, Business Finance, communicationsand Marketing, International Relations.University of Bocconi• Bocconi is a business and economics university. Its undergraduate coursesare structured around nine three-year degree programs.• Classes are generally held in Italian, with the major exception of Degree inInternational Economics and Management and BUSINESSADMINISTRATION, where courses are wholly taught in English• www.unibocconi.itUniversity of Business and International Studies, Geneva (UBIS)• www.ubis-geneva.ch• info@ubis-geneva.ch• Offers 3 undergraduate programs: Business Administration, InternationalRelations and Media and Communications.• Seeking AccreditationVesalius College - Vrije Universiteit Brussels• http://www.christusrex.org• Programs: (Certificate and/or diploma): Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor ofScience, and Bachelor of Engineering Science divided among 15 majors and14 minors.• Vesalius College combines the advantages of an American-style liberal artscollege with the extensive facilities of a major European university.Webster University• www.webster.edu• American curriculum in six international settings: Austria, Bermuda, China,The Netherlands, Switzerland, Thailand, UK.• Search Webster web site by clicking on Campuses link.• Geneva: 450 undergrads; 90% international; Credit for IB; Campushousing available; Limited scholarships based on academic merit anddemonstrated need.82

Additional Websiteswww.i-studentlife.comWebsite for international students who want to take control of their search for a highereducation overseas and gain additional knowledge of international study. Offers step-by-stepadvice on applying to study in the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealandincluding the initial search, the application process, fees and costs and what to do when youarrive in your study destination.www.i-studentadvisor.comThe website has interactive international education guides for students interested in findingout about university in different countries and by different majors. Provides on line brochuresand prospectuses.hppt://www.i-studentenquiry.comStudents complete a profile by answering specific questions, then a free, personal matchingservice will search for the right university for the student.83

Glossary of Terms for University ApplicantsACT (American College Testing Program): Test administered to high school juniors andseniors by the American College Testing Program. It includes sections on English,mathematics, social studies, and natural sciences. Although traditionally it has been used asan admissions criterion primarily by mid western and western schools in the US, the ACT isaccepted at most US schools as well.Arts and Sciences (also called Liberal Arts): A broad term that encompasses mosttraditional courses of student including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences,mathematics and foreign languages. A liberal arts college is also a college of arts andsciences.Associates Degree (AA): The academic title granted usually by a two-year college upon thestudent’s successful completion of the school’s academic work, and which is transferable toinstitutions that grant Bachelor’s degrees.Bachelor’s Degree: This is an undergraduate degree granted upon completion of a threeor four-year, full-time program of study or its part-time equivalent.Candidate Reply Date: May 1 is the US national deadline for submitting a deposit to onecollege. All US colleges and universities abide by this deadline.CEEB Code: College Entrance Examination Board Code. Used when signing up for and takingstandardized test for U.S. colleges/universities. ISB’s CEEB Code is 695 220.Certificate of Finance: Form submitted to a university by a student which verifies aninternational student’s ability to cover the costs associated with enrolling in the university.Must be supported by parent’s bank statement or signature from bank official.College Scholarship Service (CSS): The division of the College Board that is responsiblefor the PROFILE form. Many colleges and scholarships use the information collected onPROFILE to help them award nonfederal student aid. There is a registration fee that coversthe cost of customizing your PROFILE application as well as a fee for each school or programto which you want information sent. Registration can be made via the internet on the WorldWide Web (www.collegeboard.org). Registration materials are also available in the CounselingCenter.Combined Honors: (UK) study of several subjects, which may or may not be related, oftennarrowing as the course progresses to two or three subjects.84

Common Application: The “Common Application” is a form that can be used to apply tomany colleges in the US. The applicant needs to fill out only one form, and then duplicates ofthat form can serve as applications to any college that subscribes to the form. The CommonApplication is viewed as equivalent to a university’s general application form. Supplementalforms may be required. http://commonapp.orgCommunity/Junior College: An institution at which students study toward a two-yearAssociate degree after completion of secondary school. Four-year colleges and universities willtypically grant transfer students junior class standing after completion of the community/juniorcollege degree program.Conditional Acceptance: A student will be admitted to the college/university if s/he attainsthe specified combination of grades through external examination (IB Exams, A level, GCSE, IBExams). The Conditional Acceptance is based on predicted grades.Consortium: A group of colleges affiliated in some way. The extent of the association canvary widely. Some consortiums – usually located near one another – offer a range of jointprograms that include cross-registration, inter-library loan, residential exchanges, andcoordinate social, cultural and athletic events.Cooperative Education: A program in which a university facilitates a student’s employmentduring the course of study. Full time employment usually occurs within the time of full timestudy. May lengthen the time required to complete a degree program.Core Curriculum:: A group of courses all students in a college must take in order tograduate.Credit Hours: A unit of measurement usually awarded on the basis of one credit per hour ofclass per week. A course worth 3 credits/hours will generally meet 3 hours per week.Deferred Admission: A practice of allowing an accepted candidate to postpone enrollmentin a college, generally for a period of an academic term or year; also known as the GAP Year.Degree: An academic title awarded by college and universities to signify completion of acourse of study.Distribution Requirements: Rules that require students to take courses in a variety ofbroad subject areas in order to graduate. Typically categories included the humanities, socialsciences, fine arts, natural sciences, foreign languages and mathematics. Unlike a corecurriculum, distribution requirements do not usually mandate specific courses that studentsmust take.Double Deposit: Committing to enroll at more than one college by sending a financialenrollment deposit to multiple colleges. This is unethical.85

ETS (Educational Testing Service): An agency employed by the CEEB to produce its tests.ISB’s CEEB Code is 695220.Early Action: Students apply early and, if accepted, are notified early in the senior year ofsecondary school – usually December 15 th . Colleges do not require that the student commit tothe institution upon acceptance. Some universities now have Single Choice Early Actionwhereby a student is bound to only that school for applying early. Early Action can be a riskychoice for a student who seeks financial assistance.Early Decision (ED): Notification of acceptance into college early in the applicant’s senioryear of secondary school – usually December 15 th . Colleges stipulate that the studentwithdraw all other college applications if accepted under Early Decision.FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid): This form is required by all collegesin the USA to determine the student’s need for federally funded financial aid programs. Thisform applies only to U.S. citizens.Family Contribution: The amount of money that a family can reasonably be expected to paytoward a student’s education as determined by a standardized needs analysis form. This isusually denoted by EFC or Expected Family Contribution.Financial Aid Package: Colleges award financial aid on the basis of need and the student’sprojected contribution to the school community, or EFC (Expected Family Contribution). Aidcan come in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and work/study; the financial aid packagecan have any combination of these. In addition to Federal financial aid, some states havespecific financial aid programs. Forms and processes will be state-specific.Foreign Student Financial Aid Application: provided by the College Board for non-American students who are applying for financial aid while attending college/university in theUS. (Financial aid is extremely limited to non-American students. These students shouldinvestigate financial aid options in their home country as well.)Grant: Money that is awarded to a student through the university and that does not have tobe paid back.Greek System: The social fraternities and sororities on a university campus.Honors Program: Any special program for very able students, usually offering theopportunity for educational enrichment, independent study, acceleration or some combinationof these.Humanities: Subjects in which the primary focus is on human culture (history, philosophy,language, literature)86

I-20: The form issued by the university to international students. The students then take the1-20 form to the US Embassy in order to obtain their F-1 student visa.Interdisciplinary Major: A major that combines two complementary subjects from differentfields; i.e., biology and psychology. Students completing these majors take courses in eacharea as well as courses that explicitly join the two.Joint Honors: (UK) Study of two separate but equal subjects, which may or may not berelated. Often there is little to no cooperation between departments and this translates into adouble degree.Legacy: An applicant for admission who has a family member who is an alumna or alumnusof that particular school. Students with legacy status are sometimes given preferentialconsideration in admissions.Liberal Arts and Sciences: Liberal Arts College: A general program of 4 year study whereinthe student takes courses in a wide variety of subjects such as history, literature, foreignlanguages, math, philosophy, social sciences, natural science, art, etc., majors in one of theseareas and graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree. The curriculum gives the student a soundbasic education with the intention of developing general knowledge and reasoning ability, asopposed to training for a specific career. It does fulfill the requirement for entrance intograduate school where most liberal arts graduates specialize in a particular area of study.Matriculate: To enroll in a program with the goal of successfully obtaining a degree.Merit Scholarship: A financial grant usually awarded for academic achievement or specialskill in an extra-curricular activity and not based about need.Need Based Aid: Money awarded to the student for tuition, fees or room and board, solelyon the basis of financial need.Need Blind Admissions: The policy of a university to consider an applicant for admissionswithout considering the student’s ability to cover the cost of enrollment. Often applies to UScitizens only.Private Schools: Refers to the control of the institution not being held by any level ofgovernment.PROFILE: A U.S. College Scholarship Service form designed for certain colleges/ universitiesto determine a student’s financial need. There is a fee charged per college, so it should onlybe sent to those colleges which request it.Public Schools: Refers to an institution being owned or controlled by some level ofgovernment, usually state or county. Tuitions are usually different for residents and nonresidents.87

Minor: The subject which ranks second in concentrated courses to the major course of study.Minors are required at some colleges and universities.Open Admissions: Colleges that admit all high school graduates without regard to additionalqualifications.Rolling Admissions: Colleges without a specific deadline for applications, notify applicants assoon as the admissions decision is made. Universities usually respond within 6 to 8 weeks ofreceipt of the application.SAT I/SAT II (Subject Tests): Standardized tests that are often used as criteria foradmission of college applicants. While the SAT I measures critical reading, mathematicalreasoning and writing, the SAT II measures knowledge of particular subjects.Sandwich Courses: (UK) Alternating periods of study and related work experiences,normally lasting four years.Single Honors: (UK) study of one subject, within which a range of specialized options maybe available.TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): A national of English proficiency forstudents whose dominant language is not English and whose scores on the SAT I or ACTmight not reflect their potential for higher education because of inexperience with the Englishlanguage. ISB encourages students to take the TOEFL during the summer between grades 11and 12.Wait List/Alternate List: A number of qualified candidates who have applied at a selectivecollege will initially receive neither a letter of acceptance nor a letter of denial, but mayeventually be offered a space in the freshman class after the Candidate’s Reply Date (May 1).Students who receive a Wait List letter will be asked if they want to remain on it.88

Teacher Recommendation Request Form Worksheet2009 - 2010Dear _____________________________,I am requesting a letter of recommendation for the universities to which I am applying:Colleges Applying:__________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I am/was a student in your ____________________________________________ class duringmy junior/senior year.In your class, I was successful because ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________A specific project, assignment, test, presentation or discussion that I feel adequatelydemonstrated my ability or potential in this course was ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________because______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I believe that I have added to our class by______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I have met with these obstacles and/or challenges in the past which I have worked toovercome:____________________________________________________________________________89

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________In university/college I intend to study _____________________________________________I am applying to a particular school or program because: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I was inspired to pursue this area because _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________In general, I see my strengths as _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________My area(s) of needed growth are _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Additional information I feel will help you understand my academic ability, potential or specialcircumstances _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thank you!Sincerely,___________________________(Student Signature)____________________________(Student Nick Name)________________________________(Student Printed Full Name)Date Given to Teacher: ____________________Date to be completed by: ___________________Teachers: LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION ARE TO BE SUBMITTED VIA NAVIANCE USING THE COMMONAPPLICATION FORMAT. PLEASE BE SURE TO PUT YOUR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION ON AN ATTACHED PDFFILE NOT IN THE BODY OF THE FORM.90

ISB Transcript RequestName_______________________________Date submitted ________________Counselor: Carr Curtis Callahan Harper McDowellCollege Application Deadline _______________ Requested Deadline to be sent ___________Students must complete one form for EACH transcript request. Please PRINT clearlyand return this form to Khun Sue at least THREE weeks before the applicationdeadline. Requests for transcripts with January and February deadlines must beturned in to Khun Sue no later than November 16, 2009. Official transcripts MUST be sent directly by ISB to the recipient. Unofficial transcripts may be given directly to students.Along with my transcript, please send the following (place a √ to the left of the information tobe sent):EncloseEncloseItemItem√ School Profile Teacher Rec 1: ________________________√Secondary School Report Teacher Rec 2: ________________________ Counselor Recommendation Portfolio (Music/Art) This university has been added toCertificate of Attendance (Thai) my Prospective University List in IB Predicted Scores Naviance. ______Yes Other: ___________________________________ My Common Application number isTesting releaseTest scores must be sentdirectly from the testingagency. STUDENTRESPONSIBILITYI have made thefollowingarrangements onstandardizedtesting.HavereleasedWillReleaseNASAT SAT II TOEFL Other Airmail (Thai) APO (US only) Express Mail- (Prepayment Required to Khun Mai)University Admissions Office Phone # required for Express Mail: ___________________________Please PRINT LEGIBILY the complete name of the college/university, department/faculty (ifneeded) and the country.Send to: ______________________________________________________________________________City: ______________________State: _________ Country: _________________I authorize my transcript and the other information requested be sent to the aboveuniversity.SIGNATURE: ______________________________DATE: __________________________________________________________________________________________________91

Japanese and Korean University Document RequestName ___________________________________________ Date _______________________Email _______________________________ Thai Mobile Phone #______________________University Name _______________________________________________________________University AddressUniversity Phone #: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Fax # ____________________________Filing Dates (inclusive) _________________________________________________________€ Student will submit all documents to university. No ISB documentation mailing required.€ Student will submit official ISB transcript with all other application documents. ISB will provide thestudent with an official transcript stamped, “This document is official only if received in a sealed ISBenvelope”. Student will be given an unofficial copy for translation and/or inspection.Note: Official transcripts will be available 4 weeks prior to the filing date listed above.€ Certificate of Attendance/Graduation€ Transcript to be mailed via regular mail to student’s address:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________€ Documents will be picked up from ISB counseling office.By _______________________________ on ___________________(NAME)(DATE)€ Student will submit all application documents directly to the university with the exception of the letters ofrecommendation and official transcript. Student will be given an unofficial transcript copy for translationand/or inspection. ISB will mail recommendation letter(s) and official transcript via express mail to arriveduring the appropriate filling dates listed above. No cost to the student.€ Recommendation Letter __________________________________€ Recommendation Letter __________________________________€ Recommendation Letter __________________________________€ Certificate of Attendance/Graduation€ ISB will submit all application documents directly to the university. Student may request an unofficialtranscript copy for inspection. ISB will mail recommendation letter(s) and official transcript via expressmail to arrive during the appropriate filling dates listed above. No cost to the student.€ Recommendation Letter __________________________________€ Recommendation Letter __________________________________€ Recommendation Letter __________________________________€ Certificate of Attendance/Graduation€ Student Packet includes:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________Student SignatureOther Information:_______________________Date92

International School Bangkok 2009-201039/7 Soi Nichada Thani, Samakee Road, Pakkret, Nonthaburi 11120, ThailandTel: (662) 963-5800 Fax: (662) 960-4115 CEEB : 695220HISTORYFounded in 1951, ISB was the irst internationalschool in the Kingdom ofThailand. The school initially openedon the grounds of the US Embassywith 35 students, but with increasingenrollment moved to different campusesin the Bangkok area. Enrollmentreached 3,650 students duringthe Vietnam War. In 1992, ISB movedto its present 35 acre purpose-builtcampus, 25 km from the center ofBangkok. 1,825 students are currentlyenrolled in the Elementary, Middle,and High schools. The High Schoolprovides an international education toover 720 students.COMMUNITYISB is proudly international in its studentbody, enrolling students frommore than ifty countries. Studentsfrom the United States account for30% of enrollment, with studentsfrom Thailand (22%), Japan (11%),and Korea (11%) forming other majornationality groups. Students from Taiwan,India, the United Kingdom, Canada,Australia, and a variety of othernations around the globe account forthe remaining 26% of the student population.Parents of ISB students workin business, government, and otherprofessional backgrounds. This is amobile community and approximately60% of high school students attendISB all four years.ACCREDITATIONISB is a private, non-proit institutionoperated by the International SchoolAssociation under a charter of the Ministryof Education of Thailand. ISB isaccredited by the Western Associationof Schools and Colleges (WASC), aU.S. based accrediting commission.FACULTYThe High School faculty consists of aPrincipal, Dean of Academics, Dean ofStudents, Dean of Activities & Athletics,5 counselors, a librarian, a schoolpsychologist, 78 teachers and 37 classiiedstaff members. Seventy-ivepercent of the faculty hold advanceddegrees. Faculty members represent15 countries: Australia (3), Britain (6),Canada (8), China (1), Columbia (1),France (1), Italy (1), Japan (2), Mexico(1), Netherlands (1), New Zealand (1),Spain (1), Taiwan (1), Thailand (6), andthe United States (55).HIGH SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONThe year consists of two semesters,18 weeks each (August - December,January - June) for a total of 185school days. There are four 85 minuteperiods per day with classes meetingevery other day.ADMINISTRATORSWilliam GerritzHead of SchoolPhilip BradleyHigh School PrincipalDouglas HelgesonDean of StudentsJayne LundDean of AcademicsIB CoordinatorRobert ConnorDean of Activities/AthleticsHIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORSKevin Callahankevinc@isb.ac.thJohn Carrjohnc@isb.ac.thCathy CurtisHead of Counselingcathyc@isb.ac.thJeffrey Harperjpharper@isb.ac.thDebbie McDowelldebbiem@isb.ac.thACADEMIC PROGRAMISB provides a college preparatoryprogram with English as the languageof instruction. Graduates earn a U.S.high school diploma and students mayalso elect to pursue the InternationalBaccalaureate Diploma program. TheIB Diploma Program is a demandingpre-university course of study thatleads to external examinations andis open to all ISB HS students. In total,33 IB courses are offered at ISBand almost all students take some IBcourses. The High School program isdesigned to prepare students for entranceto universities the world over.GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSOne credit is granted for satisfactorycompletion of a subject taken for aschool year. Students are required toearn a total of 25 credits in order tograduate. Students are also requiredto complete 40 hours of CommunityService. Week Without Walls is a requiredweek-long program for highschool students that enhances the curriculumoutside the classroom learningexperience. Courses required forgraduation:English 4.0 creditsMathematics 3.0 creditsScience 3.0 creditsSocial Studies 3.0 creditsPhysical Education 2.0 creditsHealth 0.5 creditsFine Arts 1.0 creditsElectives 8.0 creditsWeek Without Walls 1.0 creditsISB High School Proile 2009-2010

POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANS (Class of 2009)Universities in Australia/New Zealand 7%Universities in Canada 4%Universities in Japan 11%Universities in Korea 3%Universities in Thailand 5%Universities in United Kingdom/Europe 6%Universities in United States 58%Universities in other countries 3%Gap Year/Military/Work/Other 3%GRADE DISTRIBUTION BY DECILE CLASS OF 2010As of August 2009, 171 out of 179 students are ranked (8 seniors arenew to ISB).1st Decile 4.500 - 3.9982nd Decile 3.981 - 3.8473rd Decile 3.829 - 3.7394th Decile 3.732 - 3.6265th Decile 3.620 - 3.5046th - 10th Decile 3.488 - 1.971GRADING SYSTEMAs of the 2009/10 school year, all lB and AP courses are weightedwith the exception of Math Studies and TOK.Non-weighted classes:Weighted classes:A+ = 4.3 A+ = 4.8A = 4 A = 4.5A- = 3.7 A- = 4.2B+ = 3.3 B+ = 3.8B = 3 B = 3.5B- = 2.7 B- = 3.2C+ = 2.3 C+ = 2.8C = 2 C = 2.5C- = 1.7 C- = 2.2D+ = 1.3 D+ = 1.8D = 1 D = 1.5D- = 0.7 D- = 1.2CLASS RANK AND GRADE POINT AVERAGEOnly classes taken at ISB are included in computing a student’s gradepoint average. All classes are calculated when computing GPA.HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS 2009-2010ENGLISHEnglish 9English 10English 11English 12IB English A1 HLIB English A1 SLIB English A2 SL/HLIntroduction to Literary AnalysisJournalismCreative WritingESLEnglish for AcademicPurposes (EAP)English Language Program (ELP)English LanguageWorkshop (ELW)MATHAlgebra 1AAlgebra 1BAlgebra 1GeometryAccelerated GeometryAdvanced AlgebraAccelerated Advanced AlgebraPre-CalculusIB Mathematical Studies SLIB Mathematics SLIB Mathematics HLAP Calculus ABSCIENCEIntroduction toChemistry/PhysicsBiologyChemistryPhysicsHuman Anatomy & PhysiologyGeoscienceIB Environmental Systems &Societies SLIB Biology SLIB Biology HLIB Chemisty SLIB Chemisty HLIB Physics SLIB Physics HLSOCIAL STUDIESWorld CivilizationsModern World HistoryThailand & Southeast AsiaCross Cultural IssuesUnited States HistoryBusiness & ManagementIntroduction to EconomicsIntroduction to PsychologyIB Business Management SLIB Business Management HLIB Economics SLIB Economics HLIB Geography SLIB Geography HLIB History: 20th CenturyWorld SLIB History: Americas HLIB Psychology SLSenior SeminarTheory of KnowledgeMODERN LANGUAGESFrench IFrench IIFrench IIIFrench NativeIB French A2 SL/HLIB French B SL/HLIB French ab initio SLPre IB DutchIB Dutch A2 SL/HLIB Dutch B SL/HLJapanese IJapanese IIJapanese IIIIB Japanese A1 SL/HLIB Japanese A2 SL/HLIB Japanese B SL/HLJapanese NativeMandarin IMandarin IIMandarin IIIMandarin NativeIB Mandarin A2 SL/HLIB Mandarin B SL/HLSpanish ISpanish IISpanish IIISpanish NativeIB Spanish A2 SL/HLIB Spanish B SL/HLIB Spanish ab initio SLThai IThai IIThai IIIThai for Native Speakers IThai for Native Speakers IIThai for Native Speakers IIIThai for Native Speakers IVThai for Native Speakers VThai for Native Speakers VIIB Thai A2 SL/HLDiploma ThaiFINE ARTSAdvanced ArtClass VoiceConcert BandDanceIntermediate DanceIB Dance SL/HLDrama 9/10Drama ProductionDrawingEnsembleGuitar IHistory of Rock & RollIndustrial DesignIntermediate BandJazz BandJournalismJournalism DesignKings MenLes ChanteusesPaintingPhoto 1, 2, 3, 4Sculpture/JewelryStagecraft & Theatre DesignString EnsembleStudio ArtYearbook – ErawanIB Art SL/HLIB Theatre SL/HLIB Music SL/HLINFORMATION TECH.3D-Modeling IntroIB Computer Science SL/HLPE/HEALTH/DANCEPhysical Education 9Physical Education 10Health 10Sports for LifeStrength Training & FitnessAdv. Fitness & PerformanceLifeguard/Sports TrainerCertiication CourseLifttime Physical ActivityDanceAdvanced DanceDance Fundamentalsw www.isb.ac.th w

EXTERNAL EXAMINATION RESULTS2009 IB ExAMINATION RESULTS (When indicated (SL/HL) theirst number listed represents Standard Level (SL) results andsecond number is Higher Level (HL) results.)7 6 5 4 3 2 1ENGLISH A1 (SL/HL) 1/- 3/3 21/21 10/13 -/1 - -CHINESE A2 (HL) - 1 1 - - - -DUTCH A2 (HL) - - 1 - - - -ENGLISH A2 (SL/HL) -/1 1/3 4/1 - - - -FRENCH A2 (SL) - 1 - - - - -2009 ADVANCED PLACEMENT RESULTSSCORE 5 4 3 2 1AP CALCULUS AB 11 2 3 - 1AP CALCULUS BC 3 - 1 - -AP PHYSICS B 1 - - - -AP PHYSIC C- MECH 1 - - - -AP PSYCHOLOGY 1 - - - -AP US HISTORY - 1 - - -FRENCH AB. (SL) - 2 2 - - - -FRENCH B (SL/HL) 1/- 5/3 5/- 3/1 - - -JAPANESE A2 (SL) - 1 - - - - -JAPANESE B (SL) - 2 - - - - -MANDARIN B (SL) - 14 2 - - - -SPANISH AB. (SL) 1 3 7 - - - -SPANISH B (SL) 1 2 12 2 - - -SWEDISH B (SL) - - 1 - - - -THAI A2 (SL/HL) 1/1 1/1 - - - - -BUS.& MAN. (SL/HL) -/2 -/10 -/12 1/4 -/1 1/- -ECONOMICS (HL) 2 10 9 6 - - -GEOGRAPHY (SL/HL) -/2 -/10 1/4 -/1 -/1 - -HIST. AMERICAS (HL) - 8 4 1 - - -HISTORY (SL) 1 5 3 1 - - -PSYCHOLOGY (SL) 4 7 11 6 1 - -BIOLOGY (SL/HL) 1/- 2/11 10/9 6/9 1/3 1/- -CHEMISTRY (HL) 1 2 13 10 3 1 -ENVIRON.SYST.(SL) - 4 1 5 - - -PHYSICS (SL/HL) 1/1 -/6 -/2 -/6 - - -COMPUTER SC.(SL/HL) - 1/1 -/2 - - - -MATH STUDIES (SL) 2 5 10 2 - - -MATHEMATICS (SL/HL) 10/1 18/5 9/2 6/3 -/1 - -DANCE (HL) 1 2 - - - - -VISUAL ARTS Option A (HL) 1 3 3 - - - -TURKISH A1 self taught (SL) - - 1 - - - -SAT I Score Summary2400CLASS OF 2009 TEST STATISTICSCritical Reading 460 - 620 543Math 570 - 700 628Writing 500 - 620 556Middle 50% Mean Students TestedTotal 1550 - 1910 1727 135For 75 % of our seniors English is their acacdemic language, not their native language.SAT II Scores Middle 50% Mean Students TestedBiology - Ecology 560 - 670 618 15Biology - Molecular 620 - 720 693 9Chemistry 600 - 660 636 11Chinese with Listening 610 - 800 731 9English Literature 540 - 650 600 13French 570 - 720 653 3French with Listening 610-610 610 1Japanese with Listening 570-570 570 1Math Level I 550 - 700 619 17Math Level II 640-780 711 34Physics 610 - 730 662 18Spanish 480-480 480 1U.S. History 470 - 470 470 1World History 500 - 560 550 4COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES BY COUNTRYGraduates from the Classes of 2007, 2008 and 2009 have been accepted into the following universities (highlighted universities indicate the matriculation of the Classof 2009) :AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALANDAuckland University ofTechnologyBlue Mountains Hotel SchoolBond UniversityCurtin University ofTechnologyInternational College of HotelManagementMonash UniversityQueensland University ofTechnologySwinburne University ofTechnologyThe University ofQueensland, AustraliaUniversity of AdelaideUniversity of AucklandUniversity of Melbourne (2)University of New South WalesUniversity of QueenslandUniversity of SydneyUniversity of the Sunshine CoastUniversity of TechnologyUniversity of WesternAustraliaVictoria UniversityCANADAAcadia UniversityCamosun CollegeCarleton UniversityConcordia UniversityDalhousie UniversityKwantlen Polytechnic UniversityMcGill UniversityMcMaster UniversityMemorial University ofNewfoundlandMoncton Flight CollegeMount Allison UniversityQueen’s UniversityRyerson UniversitySimon Fraser UniversitySt Francis xavier UniversityTrent UniversityUniversity of AlbertaUniversity of BritishColumbia (2)University of British Columbia,OkanaganUniversity of CalgaryUniversity of OttawaUniversity of TorontoUniversity of VictoriaUniversity of WaterlooUniversity of Western OntarioUniversity of WinnipegWilfrid Laurier UniversityYork UniversityEUROPE(Excluding UK)Aarhus School of BusinessAmerican University of ParisChalmers University ofTechnologyEcole Hoteliere deLausanne (2)EICAR - International FilmSchool of ParisErasmus UniversiteitRotterdamFranklin CollegeSwitzerlandInt’l Hotel ManagementInstitute SwitzerlandLes Roches, Swiss HotelAssociation, School ofHotel ManagementRoskilde UniversityRoyal College ofSurgeons in IrelandSonderborg HandelsskoleSwiss Hotel ManagementSchoolUniversita BocconiUniversity College MaastrichtUniversity College UtrechtWebster University(Geneva)ISB High School Proile 2009-2010

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES BY COUNTRY (CONTINUED)Graduates from the Classes of 2007, 2008 and 2009 have been accepted into the following universities (highlighted universities indicate the matriculation of the Class of 2009) :JAPANAoyama Gakuin UniversityChuo UniversityGakushuin UniversityHitotsubashi UniversityHosei UniversityInternational Christian UniversityKeio UniversityKwansei Gakuin UniversityMeiji UniversityNagoya UniversityNara University of EducationRitsumaeiken Asia PaciicUniversityOsaka University ofPharmaceutical SciencesSetsunan UniversityShiga UniversitySophia University (3)Temple University JapanTokyo Institute of TechnologyTokyo Woman’s ChristianUniversityTsuda CollegeUniversity of TokyoUniversity of TsukubaWaseda University (6)Yokohama City UniversityKOREAHankuk University of ForeignStudiesHanyang UniversityHong-Ik UniversityKorea UniversityKorean Advanced Institute ofScience and Technology (3)Seoul National UniversityTHAILANDAssumption UniversityChulalongkorn University (3)Kasetsart UniversityMahidol UniversitySirindhorn Int’l Institute of Technology, Thammasat UniversityTwinning Engineering Programmes, ThammasatThammasat UniversityWebster UniversityUNITED KINGDOMAmerican InterContinentalUniversity, LondonBucks New UniversityImperial College of Science,Technology, and MedicineCity of London CollegeCity UniversityKeele UniversityKent Institute of Art and DesignKing’s College LondonKingston UniversityLeeds College of Art & DesignLiverpool John Moores UniversityLondon College of FashionLondon College of Int’l BusinessStudiesLondon Metropolitan UniversityManchester CollegeManchester MetropolitanUniversityNewcastle UniversityNottingham Trent UniversityPeninsula Medical SchoolQueen Mary, University of LondonRegent’s CollegeRoyal Holloway, University ofLondonSchool of Oriental and AfricanStudiesThe American International University in London (Richmond)University of AberdeenUniversity of BathUniversity of BirminghamUniversity of BristolUniversity College LondonUniversity of DerbyUniversity of DundeeUniversity of East AngliaUniversity of EdinburghUniversity of EssexUniversity of ExeterUniversity of GloucestershireUniversity of HertfordshireUniversity of HullUniversity of Kent at CanterburyUniversity of LeedsUniversity of LeicesterUniversity of LiverpoolUniversity of ManchesterUniversity of Manchester Instituteof Science & TechnologyUniversity of NorthumbriaUniversity of NottinghamUniversity of St. AndrewsUniversity of SouthamptonUniversity of StirlingUniversity of SurreyUniversity of SussexUniversity of the Arts LondonUniversity of Warwick (2)University of YorkUNITED STATESAbilene Christian UniversityAdelphi UniversityAmerican UniversityAppalachian State UniversityAracadia UniversityArizona State UniversityThe Art Institute of California,Orange CountyAssumption CollegeAuburn UniversityAustin CollegeAverett UniversityAzusa Paciic UniversityBabson College (3)Ball State UniversityBard CollegeBaylor UniversityBentley CollegeBinghamton UniversityBiola UniversityBoston CollegeBoston ConservatoryBoston University (2)Brandeis UniversityBrigham Young University (2)Brigham Young University, IdahoBryant University (2)Bryn Mawr CollegeButler UniversityCalifornia Baptist UniversityCalifornia Institute of the ArtsCalifornia Lutheran UniversityCalifornia Polytechnic StateUniversity, San Luis ObispoCalifornia State PolytechnicUniversity, PomonaCalifornia State University,Channel IslandsCalifornia State University, ChicoCalifornia State University,Dominguez HillsCalifornia State University, FresnoCalifornia State University, FullertonCalifornia State University, LongBeachCalifornia State University,Monterey BayCalifornia State University,NorthridgeCalifornia State University, SanBernardinoCarnegie Mellon UniversityCase Western Reserve UniversityCazenovia CollegeCentral Michigan UniversityChapman UniversityClaremont McKenna CollegeClark Atlanta UniversityClark University (3)Clemson UniversityColorado School of MinesColorado State UniversityColumbia CollegeColumbia UniversityConcordia CollegeConnecticut CollegeCopenhagen Business SchoolCornell UniversityThe Culinary Institute of AmericaCypress CollegeDavidson CollegeDePaul UniversityDePauw UniversityDrake UniversityDrew UniversityDrexel UniversityDuke UniversityEarlham CollegeEastern Illinois UniversityEastern Michigan UniversityEastern Oregon UniversityEastern Washington UniversityElon UniversityEmbry-Riddle AeronauticalUniversity - FLEmerson CollegeEmmanuel CollegeEmory UniversityEugene Lang College The NewSchool for Liberal ArtsThe Evergreen State CollegeFisk UniversityFlorida Institute of TechnologyFlorida International UniversityFlorida State UniversityFordham UniversityFranklin and Marshall CollegeGeorge Mason UniversityThe George Washington UniversityGeorgetown UniversityGeorgia Institute of Technology (3)Grossmont CollegeGuilford CollegeHamline UniversityHarvard UniversityHawaii Paciic UniversityHofstra UniversityHumboldt State UniversityIllinois Institute of TechnologyIllinois Wesleyan UniversityIndiana State UniversityIndiana University at BloomingtonIndiana University SoutheastIona CollegeIthaca CollegeJames Madison UniversityJohns Hopkins UniversityJohnson & Wales UniversityKaskaskia CollegeKent State UniversityKnox CollegeKutztown University of PennsylvaniaLa Salle UniversityLafayette CollegeLake Forest CollegeLamar UniversityLas Positas CollegeLehigh UniversityLouisiana State UniversityLoyola Marymount UniversityLoyola University ChicagoLoyola University New OrleansLynn UniversityMacalester CollegeManhattanville CollegeMarist CollegeMaryland Institute College of ArtMarymount CollegeMarymount UniversityMassachusetts College of ArtMassachusetts College ofPharmacy & Health SciencesMercyhurst CollegeMetropolitan State College ofDenverMiami University, OxfordMichigan State UniversityMidAmerica Nazarene UniversityMiddlebury CollegeMinnesota State University, MankatoMontclair State UniversityMount Holyoke CollegeMount St. Mary’s College (Chalon)Murray State UniversityNew Mexico State UniversityNew York Institute of TechnologyNew York UniversityNorth Dakota State UniversityNortheastern University (2)Northern Illinois UniversityNorthwest Missouri State UniversityNorthwestern UniversityOberlin CollegeThe Ohio State UniversityOhio Wesleyan UniversityOklahoma State UniversityOld Dominion UniversityOregon State UniversityPace University, New York CityParson’s School of Design, NewSchool UniversityPennsylvania State University, EriePennsylvania State University,University ParkPepperdine UniversityPitzer CollegePomona CollegePortland State UniversityPrairie View A&M UniversityPratt InstitutePrinceton UniversityPurdue UniversityQuinnipiac UniversityRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRhode Island School of DesignRider UniversityRochester Institute of TechnologyRocky Mountain CollegeRowan UniversityRutgers, The State University ofNew Jersey at New BrunswickSaint Louis UniversitySaint Mary’s College of CaliforniaSan Diego State UniversitySan Francisco State UniversitySanta Clara UniversitySarah Lawrence CollegeSavannah College of Art and DesignSchool of Visual ArtsScripps CollegeSeattle UniversitySewanee: The University of the SouthSimpson UniversitySkidmore CollegeSmith CollegeSnow CollegeSouthern Illinois University, CarbondaleSouthern Methodist UniversitySouthern Oregon UniversitySpelman CollegeSt. Mary’s College of MarylandSt. Olaf CollegeStanford UniversityState University of New York atAlbanyStephens CollegeStony Brook UniversitySuffolk University (2)SUNY College at OneontaSyracuse UniversityTexas A&M UniversityTexas Christian UniversityTexas State Technical College, WacoTexas State University-San MarcosTexas Tech UniversityTrinity CollegeTrinity University (2)Tufts University (5)The University of Alabama atBirminghamThe University of AlabamaThe University of ArizonaThe University of North Carolina atChapel HillUnited States Military AcademyUniversity at Buffalo, the StateUniversity of New YorkUniversity of California at BerkeleyUniversity of California at DavisUniversity of California at IrvineUniversity of California atLos AngelesUniversity of California at RiversideUniversity of California at San DiegoUniversity of California at Santa BarbaraUniversity of Central ArkansasUniversity of Central FloridaUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of Cincinnati - OMICollege of Applied SciencesUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of DelawareThe University of FindlayUniversity of FloridaUniversity of Hawaii at HiloUniversity of Hawaii at ManoaUniversity of HoustonUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (3)The University of IowaUniversity of KansasUniversity of LouisianaUniversity of Mary WashingtonUniversity of Maryland, College ParkUniversity of Massachusetts, AmherstUniversity of Massachusetts, BostonUniversity of MiamiUniversity of MichiganUniversity of Minnesota, DuluthUniversity of Minnesota, Twin CitiesUniversity of MississippiUniversity of Missouri ColumbiaUniversity of Missouri, Kansas CityUniversity of Nebraska at KearneyUniversity of Nebraska at LincolnUniversity of Nebraska at OmahaUniversity of Nevada, RenoUniversity of New HampshireUniversity of New OrleansUniversity of North DakotaUniversity of OklahomaUniversity of OregonUniversity of the PaciicUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of Puget SoundUniversity of RochesterUniversity of the Sacred HeartUniversity of San DiegoUniversity of San FranciscoUniversity of the Sciences inPhiladelphiaUniversity of South AlabamaUniversity of South FloridaUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of St. ThomasThe University of Texas, ArlingtonThe University of Texas, AustinThe University of Texas, DallasThe University of Texas, San AntonioUniversity of TulsaUniversity of UtahUniversity of VirginiaUniversity of WashingtonUniversity of West FloridaUniversity of Wisconsin, Eau ClaireUniversity of Wisconsin, MadisonUniversity of Wisconsin, SuperiorUtah State UniversityUtah Valley UniversityUtica CollegeVillanova UniversityVirginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia Polytechnic Institute andState UniversityWashington and Lee UniversityWashington State UniversityWashington University in St. LouisWellesley CollegeWesleyan University (2)West Texas A&M UniversityWest Virginia UniversityWestern Oregon UniversityWestern Washington UniversityWheaton CollegeWhitman CollegeCollege of William and MaryWilliam Woods UniversityWilliams CollegeThe College of WoosterWorcester Polytechnic Institutexavier UniversityYale UniversityOTHER COUNTRIESHong Kong University of Science& TechManipal UniversityMaulana Azad Medical CollegeNational Institute of Technology,KarnatakaNational Institute of Technology,KurukshetraNational Institute of Technology,WarangalNational Taiwan UniversityRafles Design InstituteSt. George’s Hospital Medical SchoolSymbiosis CollegeUniversity of DelhiUniversity of Hong Kong (3)University of the Philippineswww.isb.ac.th

2010-11 International StudentCertification of Finances GuidelinesPlease read prior to completing this form.The purpose of the Certification of Finances is to help colleges and universities obtain complete andaccurate information about the funds available to international ap pli cants who want to study in theUnited States. Strict government regulations, rising education costs and economic con di tions havemade verifying the financial resources of international applicants essential. In sti tu tions do not havethe option of deciding whether to verify the financial resources of their international applicants;financial ver i fi ca tion must be made prior to institutional issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility (FormI-20 or DS-2019).This form is designed to standardize financial information provided by applicants to colleges,uni ver si ties and U.S. consuls. By completing this form and returning it to the college/ universityrequiring it, an applicant, if admitted, may obtain that college’s authorization and issuance of aCertificate of El i gi bil i ty (Form I-20 or DS-2019). If parents and/or spon sors are unable to obtain abank official’s verification, it is recommended that institutions forward a copy of the InternationalStudent Financial Aid Application to the family for completion. The institution should attach acopy of this cer ti fi ca tion to the Certificate of Eligibil i ty. U.S. consuls scrutinize the statements offi nan cial resources given by nonimmigrant visa applicants. This certification will help such officialsmake their decisions and expedite visa issuance.Return this form directly to the college that provided or requested it. Do not send it tothe College Board.The space below is for optional use by issuing institutions for listing student’s expected annual budget.

1. YOURNAME2. PERMANENTADDRESS3. MAILINGADDRESS(If differentfrom above)8. Enter the expected amount of annual support from the sources listed below. Enter amounts in U.S.dollars. Please PRINT all entries. Use an additional sheet of paper for explanations, if necessary.STUDENT’S SOURCES OF FUNDS8a. PERSONAL OR FAMILY SAVINGS______________________________________NAME OF BANKA bank official’s signature is required onthe certification if the student is partiallyor totally supported by personal savings.ASSUREDSUPPORTPROJECTED SUPPORT2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-149. OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION OF SOURCES OF FUNDS AND AMOUNTSThis is to certify that I have read the information furnished by the applicanton this form, that it is a true and accurate statement, and that the funds areavailable and will be provided as indicated.SIGNATURE OFBANK OFFICIAL____________________________________________________TITLE _____________________________________________________________NAME OF BANK_ __________________________________________________ADDRESSOF BANK _ ________________________________________________________DATE _______________8b. PARENTS Parent’s signature is required (see certification statement above).Money available from sourcesother than savings.Return directly to the college providingor requesting this statement.Mr.Ms.Mrs. __________________________________________________________________________Miss FAMILY (Surname) GIVEN (First) MIDDLE(Circle one)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. DATE OF BIRTHMONTH DAY YEAR5. PLACE OF BIRTH (country)6. COUNTRY OF CIT I ZEN SHIPINTERNATIONAL STUDENTCERTIFICATION OF FINANCES 2010-11CONFIDENTIAL7. EXPECTED VISA TYPE■ F-1■ F-2■ J-1■ J-2■ G-1■ G-2■ G-3■ G-4■ HOther (specify) ________SIGNATURE OFPARENT_________________________________________________________________________________________________FATHER’S NAME______________________________________MOTHER’S NAMEPlease describe the source:ADDRESS _ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________DATE _____________________________________________________8c. SPONSORS Sponsor’s signature is required (see certification statement above).Money available from sourcesother than parents.______________________________________SPONSOR’S NAME______________________________________SPONSOR’S NAMEPlease describe the source:______________________________________SIGNATURE OFSPONSOR _ _______________________________________________________ADDRESS _ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________RELATIONSHIP OFSPONSOR TO STUDENT_ ___________________________________________DATE _______________8d. YOUR GOVERNMENT 13. How will you pay for your transportation to the U.S.?__________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________NAME OF AGENCYEnclose a signed copy of your letterof award with this form.TOTAL ➤ $ $ $ $10. What is the present exchange rate of your country’scurrency to the U.S. dollar (for example, 3,100 pesos = $1)? ................... ____________ = $111. Does your government currently impose restrictions on exchange and release of funds for study inthe U.S.? ■ Yes ■ No If YES, describe restrictions.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________12. Do you have a source for emergency funds once you arrive in the U.S.? ............ ■ Yes ■ NoIf YES, name source.Amount available__________________________________________________________ in U.S. dollars $_____________18. A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (Form I-20 or DS-2019) will not be authorizeduntil this form is completed and returned to the institution to which you areapplying. The institution will attach a copy of this form to your CERTIFICATE OFELIGIBILITY. Both the form and certificate must be shown to the U.S. Consul toobtain a visa.This is to certify that I have re viewed thedec la ra tion and at tached doc u ments, ifap pro pri ate, and ap prove is su ance of aCer tif i cate of Eligibility.14. What is the total amount of money you expectto have when you arrive at this institution?. ... U.S. $________________15. Do you plan to remain in the U.S. during the summer? ■ Yes ■ No16. If remaining in the U.S., do you plan to attendsummer school? ............................... ■ Yes ■ No17. 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Cathy, Debbie, John, Jeff and Kevin would like to give many thanks to our colleagues in thefield who have helped with this effort. We share, borrow, exchange and lift ideas, words,forms and text from other overseas counselors’ efforts and extend our gratitude to them for allof their input. This is a wonderful profession and we have fabulous extended colleagues.Please feel free to borrow from us as well. The efforts of all of us combined make for betterinformation for all of our students. Thanks!99

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