Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht

December 15 – January
15
Application deadlines
Office of Career Guidance & University Applications
USA Applications: Students need to complete individual supplement
applications for all colleges. Check individual deadlines! Make sure
you notify Ms. Hobson of any applications that are NOT on the
Common App so they can be sent BEFORE the Winter holiday!
UK regular application submission – last day to submit applications
for all UK courses (Student must upload Personal statements,
Personal Information and Course choices on UCAS, make payment,
send for approval – don’t wait until day it’s due!)
January-February, 2013 January: Mock examinations for all IBDP students
SPRING, 2013
Canada applications due to Ms. Hobson – check dates for mailing
paper applications! Applications need to be ready one month in
advance of final deadline.
Netherlands applications for study in English due to Mrs. Prins –
University Colleges apps due Feb. 1 for international students
Students planning to apply in other EU or home countries: schedule
a meeting with Ms. Hobson to discuss what you need from the school
and be ready to submit app one month in advance of deadline.
February: TOK final essay due!
February 1: deadline for Financial Aid applications USA
Keep working hard! Colleges will be reviewing your Year 13 transcripts,
so stay focused on your academics.
March/April: begin receiving acceptance letters from
USA/UK/Canada unis
Review all information for your accepted universities: deposits,
housing applications, scholarship deadlines, visa information, etc.
May 1, 2013 USA/Canada students need to commit to attending a college by May 1 st .
These schools will still want to see your final IB grades. You will need
parent signatures and in some cases a deposit to hold your place at uni.
UK students need to commit to a Firm choice and an Insurance choice by
May 8 th . Universities will wait to see your final IB exam scores to decide
if they will accept you.
EU applications many Dutch and other EU applications are due around
May 1 st – make sure you are informing teachers and counsellors of any
letters or documents you need for college applications ONE MONTH in
advance!
All students must submit a form to Mr. Tonnaer to have their final IB
exam scores sent to maximum 3 universities for free.
All students should notify Ms. Hobson of where they plan to attend. It is
also recommended to inform teachers who helped you with your
application where you got in and thank them for their help!
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