Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht

Office of Career Guidance & University Applications
Students with special needs:
Diagnosed learning disabilities: Students with learning disabilities are encouraged to apply
for modifications, such as extended time. The student will need to have documentation
confirming a diagnosed learning disability. The paper work can take up to 3 months to
process – please contact Ms. Hobson about this as soon as possible :
j.hobson@ism.portamosana.nl
Financial hardship: Students who cannot afford the cost of the SAT exam can apply for a fee
waiver from UWC Maastricht. Students with financial need can apply for assistance for a
maximum of 1 exam. The request needs to be submitted in writing at least 2 weeks in
advance of the registration deadline (about 2 months in advance of test date). Please
email Ms. Hobson: j.hobson@ism.portamosana.nl
Students with no access to a VISA/Mastercard credit card: Students who have no personal
credit card may request to use the school credit card under the following conditions:
o Students must make an advanced payment via internet bank transfer:
� ABN AMRO Bank Account number 5782.46.775
� In the name of: UWC Maastricht Coop. Ver.
� For payments from outside the The Netherlands please use the BIC- and IBAN-code
of ABN AMRO Bank when transferring your payment:
BIC: ABNANL2A
IBAN: NL96 ABNA 0578246775
o Or students make an advanced payment in cash (speak with Ms. Gonnie Crawford,
Financial Bursar at Primary reception)
o Bring a receipt or proof of payment at time of use of credit card!
o A specific date will be arranged for approved students to use the school credit card
for SAT registration
Please note: Students will not be assisted with the following:
Cancelling or changing the test date using the school credit card
Making transportation arrangements to take the test at a different test location
Free preparation materials:
SAT question a day email: http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-question-of-the-day
SAT skills insight practice exams and test skills: http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-skills-insight
SAT official practice exams: http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-study-plan
SAT Subject Test practice: http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-subject-test-preparation
Additional resources: www.pwnthesat.com
Theyuniversity http://theyuniversity.tumblr.com/
Information about the ACT: http://www.actstudent.org/index.html
The nearest location offering the ACT exam is Brunssum AFNorth International High School,
Center 867230
UWC Maastricht is not a test center for the ACT
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