Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht

October, 2012
* Remember to submit
all application materials
well in advance of official
deadlines! All materials
should be submitted to
Ms. Hobson 3 weeks in
advance – keep in mind
the school will not
process applications
when the building is
closed for holidays!
October 15, 2012
Application deadline!
November, 2012
November 15, 2012
Internal deadline!
November, 2012
December, 2012
Office of Career Guidance & University Applications
USA Early Applications: Schedule a meeting with Ms. Hobson to
finalize your plans for college applications
Attend College Fair events at our school and local Open Days
(UK) ALL students prepare your UCAS application personal details
now and revise your personal essays for final draft.
October 15, 2012: USA & UK applications: ALL submit a revised draft
of your college essay for feedback from Ms. Hobson. We will also
hold peer review sessions for you to get feedback on this draft.
Attend visits with university representatives at UWC Maastricht and
schedule individual appointments with your favorite colleges
USA early applications submission: submit all application materials
to Ms. Hobson (check Common App website for further admissions
requirements and individual college deadlines!)
UK early application submission – last day to submit applications for
Medicine, Dentistry, Vet Sciences or Oxbridge! (Student must upload
Personal statements, Personal Information and Course choices on
UCAS, make payment, send for approval)
Verify you have asked 2 subject teachers for a recommendation
letter for regular deadline USA/Canada apps.
Self-nominations for Canadian university scholarships due
Last chance to take the SATs in December at UWCM. Registration
deadline Nov. 1. You MUST enter the codes of maximum 4 colleges
online for the results to be sent directly to USA Colleges before the
January application deadline. Use High school CEEB code 759463.
November 1: Extended Essay DUE to supervisors!
All USA Common Application Regular deadline materials due to Ms.
Hobson last date to complete online forms and link school to your
application; email Ms. Hobson a draft of your Common App essay;
Request subject teacher reference letters from teachers!
All UK applications regular deadline: Student must link UWCM to
application on UCAS by this date, complete Personal Information and
email Ms. Hobson a draft of their personal statement.
Attend a Bachelor Open Day at University of Maastricht and Hogeschool
Zuyd Maastricht. TIP* Even if you don’t plan to apply to University of
Maastricht, attend an info session to get ideas about other university
programs you’re interested in!
Gap Year students, begin researching your options for employment,
travel, study or volunteer work. You may wish to apply this year and
defer entry until the following Fall, or make an application to begin
college in January term.
TOK draft of final essay due!
Winter Holiday: 19 December to 6 January. School is closed and
applications will not be processed during this time.
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