Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
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Office <strong>of</strong> Career Guidance & <strong>University</strong> <strong>Applications</strong><br />
Timeline <strong>of</strong> <strong>Applications</strong> and Important Deadlines 2012-<strong>2013</strong><br />
Date <strong>of</strong> deadline Item<br />
Feb 1, 2012 Complete Student Intake Sheet<br />
Make an appointment with Ms. Hobson & Mrs. Prins for Career<br />
Guidance Counselling<br />
April-May, 2012 Individual appointments with Careers Counsellors<br />
Check Managebac regularly for updates and in-school events<br />
Start researching college plans and attending events<br />
Complete Self-Assessment Form and submit via Managebac no later<br />
than May 18. These letters will be used to help write the school<br />
reference letters for college applications.<br />
May-June, 2012 Begin writing your Personal Statement essay for UK applications<br />
(especially Medicine, Oxbridge apps) or Common App essay for USA<br />
(especially early applications)<br />
June 15, 2012<br />
July, 2012<br />
TIP: *Write your personal<br />
statement (UK), college<br />
application essay (USA)<br />
or letter <strong>of</strong> motivation<br />
(some Dutch universities)<br />
These will require a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> drafts!<br />
Register for SATs at <strong>UWC</strong> <strong>Maastricht</strong> (<strong>of</strong>fered June, October,<br />
December). Use CEEB code 759463<br />
Independently research programs, requirements and applications at<br />
your top 5 or 6 Universities.<br />
UK Personal Statements Draft due ONLY for students applying to:<br />
Oxbridge, Medicine, Dentistry, Vet. Science (early deadline)<br />
USA Common App essay draft due ONLY for students applying Early<br />
Decision/Early Action<br />
Early applications USA & UK: schedule an individual meeting with Ms.<br />
Hobson<br />
Early UK applications (Oxbridge, Medicine, etc): register for all<br />
required tests (UKCAT, BMAT, LNAT tests begin in July)<br />
Review application requirements and scholarship opportunities for<br />
top choice colleges (remember USA applications each have their own<br />
essay requirements!)<br />
Write essays for USA/Canadian individual applications & scholarships<br />
WRITE YOUR EXTENDED ESSAY! You will be amazed how little time<br />
you have to do this in the Fall!<br />
USA/Canada apps: You need to get a record <strong>of</strong> grades for the last<br />
two years before <strong>UWC</strong> for any schools you attended.<br />
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