Newsletter

FOR YEAR 13 STUDENTS

Last Thursday of every month! The NIST College Counseling Newsletter provides extra guidance to you. It will be sent to you on the last Thursday of every month until you are done with your applications. Please read each newsletter carefully, and save it in the College/University folder on your tablet, so that you can find it easily, and go back to review important information, dates, and deadlines when needed. This newsletter will also be sent to your parents and teachers. In this issue will have a look at what you should have done by now, and also what else is coming up in the university application process. It is our job to help you make an informed decision, and we know that the more time and energy you put into this process, the better the outcome. Keep on walking, a step at a time, and we will be here to support you. Kind regards, The High School Counselors
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

August 29, 2013 Steps to College/University

What You Should Have Done By Now Whats Coming Up Japanese University Fair on September 1 AEOUS University Fair on September 21 Brown and Penn at NIST on September 26 College Visits @ NIST Aug 30 - Sep 26

2 3-5 6 7 8 9

Meet the High School Counselors

Mr. Joachim Ekstrom (Mr. Kim) jekstrom@nist.ac.th Room 4203 Phone Extension: 353 Mrs. Brenda Manfredi bmanfredi@nist.ac.th Room 4204b Phone Extension: 204 Ms. Jacquelyn Valenzuela jvalenzuela@nist.ac.th Room 4205 Phone Extension: 205

What You Should Have Done By Now

University Research Testing and Essays

Researched lots of universities in the countries you are interested in (it is common for students to have up to 30 universities on their Long Lists). Added the universities to Colleges I am thinking about on Naviance (also called the Long List. Decided if each university is a Reach, Fit, or Star school based on the entry requirements and your personal profile (IB Course choices, IB Scores, SAT Scores) Developed a clear understanding of what majors/programs are offered at the universities you are interested in

Registered for SAT 1 (Reasoning) and SAT 2 (Subject Tests) in October/November/ December (If needed for your applications) Prepared for the SAT either on your own, using Prepme on Naviance, or through a Test Preparation Center in Bangkok Signed up for TOEFL/IELTS (at a test center in Bangkok) if you are not a passport holder of the following countries: USA, Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand Started working (and preferably completed) your first drafts of the required college essays/ personal statement

What Else?

Joined the The Big Picture College Workshop with your counselor on August 15th Please contact your counselor if you missed this workshop Completed the 3-Way College Conference with your parent(s) and counselor If you havent - contact your counselor ASAP Completed the Resume on Naviance Contact your counselor if you need the PDF sheet with guidelines Completed the Historic Demographic Survey on Naviance Talked with your parents about what they learned from the Application Information Evening for Year 13 Parents on August 21th

Great online search tools for US universities

(These are links. Just click!)

Whats Coming Up
For US/ Canada
If you still need to do university research for the US, try some of the search tools at the end of the previous page Let your counselor know ASAP if you are applying early to the US through Early Action or Early Decision. Deadlines are November 1December 1 Review the NIST Student Guide to the College Application (USA)

For the UK

Let your counselor know ASAP if you are applying to Oxbridge courses, and/or medicine related courses in the UK (including dentistry and veterinary medicine). The deadline is either September 20 or October 15 If you are applying to Medical school in the UK: Prepare to take the UKCAT (Deadline: September 20, www.ukcat.ac.uk) and BMAT tests (if required for your course) Review The UCAS Personal Statement document

For Australia

Decide if you are applying based on your predicted grades given in March, or if you are going to wait for your final IB grades. Join the Study in Australia Info Session by Ms. Monte (Insight Education) on September 24 2.30-3.30 pm in the College Library

Start working on your online university applications, and inform your counselor by email when you have completed any application Let your counselor know if you attended another school in Year 10, 11, or 12, so that we can locate your transfer transcript Sign the FERPA agreement under universities Im applying to on Naviance (add common app number if you have one by now).

Keep reviewing the NIST University Deadlines 2012-2013 document

Keep on reading the College Counseling Newsletters (each issue), and take note of the things that are relevant to you. Much of the information in these newsletters will not be shared with you elsewhere.

Workshop on Study Options in Australia

24th September 2:30-3:30 pm In the College Library Presented by Montakan ONeill

Insight Education Consulting

Overview of Australian universities Alternative pathways into programs

Entry requirements Application processes

Whats Coming Up
September 2 deadline
1. Signed Teacher Recommendation Letter Agreement Form given to your counselor Remember that teachers wont sign your form if you dont present them with a completed NIST Student Resume (and Naviance Resume if you have one). 2. Signed NIST University Application Agreement Form give to your counselor 3. Preliminary Short-List on Naviance September 1: Japanese University Fair (most Japanese universities) at Central World 10 am-5 pm link: http://www.uni.international.mext.go.jp/info/2013/07/japaneducational-seminar-thailand-2/ September 2: Mock Application Session with University of Chicago, Rice Lunch -Hour Workshops University, and Vanderbilt University in the College Library at NIST 2.30-4 pm September 6: US College Essay Workshop by Macalester College in the College Library 10.45-11.35 am September 16: Deadline for Final Short-List on Naviance September 21: AEO University Tour (41 US universities) Plaza Athenee Hotel September 24: Study in Australia Info Session in the College Library 2.30-3.30 pm September 26: University of Pennsylvania and Brown University at NIST Theatre 78 pm Registration needed: http://www.brown.edu/admission/undergraduate/ introduction-brown-university-0

Year 13 Lunch-Hour Workshops

Offered by the Counselors - in the College Library

Application/Essay Workshops

Register now
With Khun Thongkorn (thongkornp@nist.ac.th)
Expiration Date:

Expiration Date: Expiration Date:

UCAS Application (August 29) The Common Application (September 4) North-American College Essay (September 5) UCAS Personal Statement (September 9)
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August 26-September 13
Senior CheckIn Meetings

30-minute meetings with your counselor to prepare for university applications Schedule an appointment with your counselor ASAP

Whats Coming up
US College Essay Workshop
September 6 10.45-11.35 am in the College Library

by Macalester College

University of Pennsylvania and Brown University

September 26
7-8 pm: Open Session to the community in the NIST Theatre

US Mock Application Session

2nd September 2.30-4.00 pm In the Counseling Area Presented by: Rice, Chicago and Vanderbilt

Helps you understand the application process behind the scene You will act as admission officers and review 3 mock applications Each admission committee will discuss and decide which one to admit, waitlist and deny. You and the admission officers will then compare the group decisions and talk about the process.
Next NIST College Counseling News will be in your inbox on Thursday September 26. Kind regards, The High School Counselors

Global 30 Japan Education Fair (Thailand)

1.

Objective

The Global 30 universities will be holding the Japan Education Fair in Bangkok, Thailand to introduce degree programs conducted in English at Japanese universities to prospective students. In order to attract more international students to Japan, The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT) launched the Global 30 Project and selected 13 universities to be part of this project. Under the Project, students can obtain degrees from prestigious Japanese universities by taking academic programs conducted in English at undergraduate and graduate levels. At the fair, faculty and administrative staff from the universities will explain about their courses, curriculum, scholarships, or admission information to students face to face. We hope many students in Thailand will take advantage of this opportunity to become more familiar about studying in Japan and our courses. Note: The universities under the Global 30 Project are as follows: Tohoku University, University of Tsukuba, The University of Tokyo, Nagoya University, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Kyushu University, Keio University, Sophia University, Meiji University, Waseda University, Doshisha University, and Ritsumeikan University (13 universities total). 2. Date and Venue

Date: Sunday, 1 September, 2013 10:00-17:00

Venue: Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World 999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Location *The Japan Education Fair by the universities under the Global 30 Project will take place at the same time and venue as JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization)s Japan Educational Fair (Thailand) Please pass the main reception of the JASSOs Fair before you come to the Global 30 Area. In order to enter the Global 30 zone, you must register online prior to the event. 3. Eligibility

Prospective undergraduate and graduate students with proficiency in English Parents and teachers Prior Registration

4. Program (1) One-on-one session Representatives from the universities will be available to answer any questions that students may have. Students are welcome to speak with them regarding admission procedures, scholarships, advantages of studying in Japan and any other concerns they may have. (2) Presentation Each university will give a brief presentation explaining about education systems, academic programs, admission procedures and so on. 5. Participating Universities Tohoku University*, University of Tsukuba, The University of Tokyo, Nagoya University, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Kyushu University, Keio University, Sophia University*, Meiji University, Waseda University, Doshisha University, and Ritsumeikan University. *Brochures Only 6. Further Inquiries Contact: The University of Tokyo (Secretariat for the Global 30 Project) Email:

AEO TOUR FALL 2013 Participants 1. Academy of Art University 2. Azusa Pacific University 3. Bloomfield College 4. College of St. Benedict/St. Johns University 5. Columbus College of Art and Design 6. Creighton University 7. DePaul University 8. East Carolina University 9. Eastern Connecticut State University 10. Edmonds Community College 11. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 12. Fairfield University 13. Foothill and De Anza Colleges 14. Georgetown University 15. Hiram College 16. Indian Hills Community College 17. John Carroll University 18. Johnson and Wales University 19. Madison College 20. Marquette University 21. Michigan State University 22. Minot State University 23. Missouri Western State University 24. National University 25. North Seattle Community College 26. Northern Arizona University 27. Ohio Wesleyan University 28. Shoreline Community College 29. Thiel College 30. University of California Berkeley 31. University of California Davis 32. University of California Irvine 33. University of Miami 34. University of San Francisco 35. University of Wisconsin Eau Claire 36. West Virginia University 37. Western Illinois University 38. Western New England University 39. Wichita State University 40. Widener University 41. Southwestern Academy

THE BROWN UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA ALUMNAE AND ALUMNI OF THAILAND
Cordially invite you and your parents to

AN INTRODUCTION TO BROWN AND PENN

Thursday 26 September 2013 7:00 pm New International School of Thailand (NIST) Theatre 36 Sukhumvit Soi 15 Bangkok, 10110

Panetha Theodosia Nychis Ott, Director of Admission, International Recruitment Brown University and Elisabeth OConnell, Associate Dean of Admissions University of Pennsylvania will represent their universities

These programs will include an informational presentation and an opportunity for questions and answers. To register for these events and for more information, please refer to the following website: www.brown.edu/go/brownnearyou Please check our website http://www.brown.edu/admission/undergraduate/about/brown-near-you for other programs in Asia

Visiting Universities August 2013

Name of University
Nagoya University Nagoya University

Date of Visit
Friday, August 30 Friday, August 30 Japan Japan

Location of Universities

Name of Universities Representative

Risa Ukai Risa Ukai

Time of Visit
10:45-11:35 11:35-12:15

Place
College Career Library College Career Library

September 2013
Name of University Date of Visit Location of Universities
IL, USA TN, USA TX, USA Canada CA, USA MA, USA CA, USA NC, USA PA, USA FL, USA Switzerland FL, USA MN, USA ME, USA MN, USA CA, USA PA, USA PA, USA PA, USA VA, USA NY, USA IL, MA, USA Canada OR, USA CI, USA OH, USA

Name of Universities Representative

Time of Visit
14:30-15:15 14:30-15:15 14:30-15:15 10:45-11:35 14:30-15:15 14:30-15:15 14:30-15:15 14:30-15:15 14:30-15:15 14:30-15:15 10:45-11:35 14:30-15:15 10:45-11:35 14:30-15:30 14:30-15:30 14:30-15:30 14:30-15:30 10:45-11:35 10:45-11:35 10:45-11:35 10:45-11:35 10:45-11:35 10:45-11:35 10:45-11:35 10:45-11:35 10:45-11:35

Place
College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library Learning Space College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library

The University of Chicago Monday, September 2 Vanderbilt University Monday, September 2 Rice University Monday, September 2 University of British Columbia Tuesday, September 3 Santa Clara University Wednesday, September 4 Babson College Wednesday, September 4 Chapman University Wednesday, September 4 Elon University Wednesday, September 4 La Salle University Wednesday, September 4 Lynn University Wednesday, September 4 Blue Mountains International Hotel Management Thursday, School September 5 Rollins College Thursday, September 5 Macalester College Friday, September 6 Bowdoin College Tuesday, September 10 Carleton College Tuesday, September 10 Pomona College Tuesday, September 10 Swarthmore College Tuesday, September 10 Dickinson College Friday, September 13 Franklin and Marshall College Friday, September 13 University of Richmond Friday, September 13 Union College Friday, September 13 Wheaton College Friday, September 13 Quest University Wednesday, September 18 University of Oregon Thursday, September 19 University of Connecticut Thursday, September 19 Miami University Thursday, September 19

Jeff Becky Konowicz Mark Khan Taren James Cheryl Borden Bob Arcangel Jyotika Khanijon Vanessa Garay Steve

Amy Markham Amy Markham Amy Markham Amy Markham Amy Markham Bradley Kless Mindy Mindy Mindy

University of Pennsylavia Brown University King's College London

Thursday, September 26 Thursday, September 26 Monday, September 30

CA, USA RI, USA UK

Ffiona Rees Panetha Theodosia Nychis Ott Charlotte M'Doe

19:00-20:00 19:00-20:00 10:45-11:35

Theatre Theatre College Career Library

Global 30 Japan Education Fair (Thailand)

1.

Objective

The Global 30 universities will be holding the Japan Education Fair in Bangkok, Thailand to introduce degree programs conducted in English at Japanese universities to prospective students. In order to attract more international students to Japan, The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT) launched the Global 30 Project and selected 13 universities to be part of this project. Under the Project, students can obtain degrees from prestigious Japanese universities by taking academic programs conducted in English at undergraduate and graduate levels. At the fair, faculty and administrative staff from the universities will explain about their courses, curriculum, scholarships, or admission information to students face to face. We hope many students in Thailand will take advantage of this opportunity to become more familiar about studying in Japan and our courses. Note: The universities under the Global 30 Project are as follows: Tohoku University, University of Tsukuba, The University of Tokyo, Nagoya University, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Kyushu University, Keio University, Sophia University, Meiji University, Waseda University, Doshisha University, and Ritsumeikan University (13 universities total). 2. Date and Venue

Date: Sunday, 1 September, 2013 10:00-17:00

Venue: Bangkok Convention Centre at Central World 999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Location *The Japan Education Fair by the universities under the Global 30 Project will take place at the same time and venue as JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization)s Japan Educational Fair (Thailand) Please pass the main reception of the JASSOs Fair before you come to the Global 30 Area. In order to enter the Global 30 zone, you must register online prior to the event. 3. Eligibility

Prospective undergraduate and graduate students with proficiency in English Parents and teachers Prior Registration

4. Program (1) One-on-one session Representatives from the universities will be available to answer any questions that students may have. Students are welcome to speak with them regarding admission procedures, scholarships, advantages of studying in Japan and any other concerns they may have. (2) Presentation Each university will give a brief presentation explaining about education systems, academic programs, admission procedures and so on. 5. Participating Universities Tohoku University*, University of Tsukuba, The University of Tokyo, Nagoya University, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Kyushu University, Keio University, Sophia University*, Meiji University, Waseda University, Doshisha University, and Ritsumeikan University. *Brochures Only 6. Further Inquiries Contact: The University of Tokyo (Secretariat for the Global 30 Project) Email:

AEO TOUR FALL 2013 Participants 1. Academy of Art University 2. Azusa Pacific University 3. Bloomfield College 4. College of St. Benedict/St. Johns University 5. Columbus College of Art and Design 6. Creighton University 7. DePaul University 8. East Carolina University 9. Eastern Connecticut State University 10. Edmonds Community College 11. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 12. Fairfield University 13. Foothill and De Anza Colleges 14. Georgetown University 15. Hiram College 16. Indian Hills Community College 17. John Carroll University 18. Johnson and Wales University 19. Madison College 20. Marquette University 21. Michigan State University 22. Minot State University 23. Missouri Western State University 24. National University 25. North Seattle Community College 26. Northern Arizona University 27. Ohio Wesleyan University 28. Shoreline Community College 29. Thiel College 30. University of California Berkeley 31. University of California Davis 32. University of California Irvine 33. University of Miami 34. University of San Francisco 35. University of Wisconsin Eau Claire 36. West Virginia University 37. Western Illinois University 38. Western New England University 39. Wichita State University 40. Widener University 41. Southwestern Academy

THE BROWN UNIVERSITY AND UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA ALUMNAE AND ALUMNI OF THAILAND
Cordially invite you and your parents to

AN INTRODUCTION TO BROWN AND PENN

Thursday 26 September 2013 7:00 pm New International School of Thailand (NIST) Theatre 36 Sukhumvit Soi 15 Bangkok, 10110

Panetha Theodosia Nychis Ott, Director of Admission, International Recruitment Brown University and Elisabeth OConnell, Associate Dean of Admissions University of Pennsylvania will represent their universities

These programs will include an informational presentation and an opportunity for questions and answers. To register for these events and for more information, please refer to the following website: www.brown.edu/go/brownnearyou Please check our website http://www.brown.edu/admission/undergraduate/about/brown-near-you for other programs in Asia

Visiting Universities August 2013

Name of University
Nagoya University Nagoya University

Date of Visit
Friday, August 30 Friday, August 30 Japan Japan

Location of Universities

Name of Universities Representative

Risa Ukai Risa Ukai

Time of Visit
10:45-11:35 11:35-12:15

Place
College Career Library College Career Library

September 2013
Name of University Date of Visit Location of Universities
IL, USA TN, USA TX, USA Canada CA, USA MA, USA CA, USA NC, USA PA, USA FL, USA Switzerland FL, USA MN, USA ME, USA MN, USA CA, USA PA, USA PA, USA PA, USA VA, USA NY, USA IL, MA, USA Canada OR, USA CI, USA OH, USA

Name of Universities Representative

Time of Visit
14:30-15:15 14:30-15:15 14:30-15:15 10:45-11:35 14:30-15:15 14:30-15:15 14:30-15:15 14:30-15:15 14:30-15:15 14:30-15:15 10:45-11:35 14:30-15:15 10:45-11:35 14:30-15:30 14:30-15:30 14:30-15:30 14:30-15:30 10:45-11:35 10:45-11:35 10:45-11:35 10:45-11:35 10:45-11:35 10:45-11:35 10:45-11:35 10:45-11:35 10:45-11:35

Place
College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library Learning Space College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library College Career Library

The University of Chicago Monday, September 2 Vanderbilt University Monday, September 2 Rice University Monday, September 2 University of British Columbia Tuesday, September 3 Santa Clara University Wednesday, September 4 Babson College Wednesday, September 4 Chapman University Wednesday, September 4 Elon University Wednesday, September 4 La Salle University Wednesday, September 4 Lynn University Wednesday, September 4 Blue Mountains International Hotel Management Thursday, School September 5 Rollins College Thursday, September 5 Macalester College Friday, September 6 Bowdoin College Tuesday, September 10 Carleton College Tuesday, September 10 Pomona College Tuesday, September 10 Swarthmore College Tuesday, September 10 Dickinson College Friday, September 13 Franklin and Marshall College Friday, September 13 University of Richmond Friday, September 13 Union College Friday, September 13 Wheaton College Friday, September 13 Quest University Wednesday, September 18 University of Oregon Thursday, September 19 University of Connecticut Thursday, September 19 Miami University Thursday, September 19

Jeff Becky Konowicz Mark Khan Taren James Cheryl Borden Bob Arcangel Jyotika Khanijon Vanessa Garay Steve

Amy Markham Amy Markham Amy Markham Amy Markham Amy Markham Bradley Kless Mindy Mindy Mindy

University of Pennsylavia Brown University King's College London

Thursday, September 26 Thursday, September 26 Monday, September 30

CA, USA RI, USA UK

Ffiona Rees Panetha Theodosia Nychis Ott Charlotte M'Doe

19:00-20:00 19:00-20:00 10:45-11:35

Theatre Theatre College Career Library