Dates and Courses
US College Admissions - 4th to 6th April 2010
US College Admissions
Planning for college can be one of the most exciting times in a student’s life. However, as we all know there is intense competition for college entry to the best US universities. Therefore, as more international students apply for places, it is a distinct advantage for students to understand how the application process works, how to write a good essay and how to put a first rate application together.
The new program we are offering in 2010 is presented by experienced US experts and US college counsellors who will give you the advice and guidelines on how to develop and improve your college applications.
Key Learning Points
- Understand the admissions criteria for Tier I, II, III schools.
- Know how to write the college essay and personal statements
- Be able to research colleges and universities
- Be aware of when to take the SATs, SAT Subject Tests, etc
- Have important information on how to build your own personal brand
SAT (I) Preparation - 6th to 10th April 2010
Nearly every College in America accepts the SAT as part of its admission processes and an increasing number of students are applying to US Universities. This four day course will enable students to better prepare for the SAT tests by improving skills necessary to maximise their scores. The course will cover practice in Math, Critical Reading and Writing.
Our expert tutors, who have a scored in the 99% percentile on SATs, have been chosen for their ability to motivate, engage and inspire students. The course will focus on the following areas.
- Personalised instruction in small group setting.
- 32 instructional contact hours.
- 3 Full length Practice tests
- SAT study vocabulary cards
- SAT Course Workbook
- SAT reading comprehension.
- One-on-One review with instructor on how to formulate an appropriate SAT essay
- SAT grammar
- SAT math question types
- A complete analysis and game plan of how to leave the course and prepare for the upcoming exam
- Help with registering with the College Board and guidance on which exam dates are right for you
Key Learning Points:
- Understand all the requirements of a SAT exam.
- Experience of the exam environment and timing constraints.
- How to develop an exam preparation strategy
- How to develop a focused learning strategy
Theory of Knowledge or Time Management – 10th to 11th April 2010
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
TOK is an integral and central component of the IB diploma program. The study of the issues raised in TOK classes helps students to address and debate the many ‘problematic’ areas of other fields of study and provides coherence and links to all other areas of your IB curriculum. It does this by exploring the cross-disciplinary nature of knowledge, which encourages an appreciation of social, educational, philosophical and cultural perspectives.
During the intensive course we have on offer you will receive a full day’s tuition in this vital component of your IB diploma from TOK experts currently teaching in International Schools worldwide.
Key Learning Points
- How to write and present your point of view in TOK essays and debate, in order to support or oppose your own or other’s ideas.
- How to construct a fair and impartial argument
- Recognition and acknowledgement of the value of differing points of view in making knowledge claims.
- Exposure to ways of formulating an opinion or viewpoint on an issue of current relevance and substantiation of opinions with evidence.
- Thoughtful and purposeful inquiry into different ways of knowing and knowledge based on reading, discussion and questioning.
Time Management
Juggling multiple study commitments is not easy. Combining this with the additional burden of applying to College and University as well as continuing to fit in leisure and family activities can lead to problems with time management.
This in depth course will cover the concepts of effective time management and introduce strategies to enable all students to have control over their own life. These techniques will give students strategies that will continue to be useful at College and in subsequent careers.
Key Learning Points
- How to be organised.
- How to plan ahead.
- How to prioritise tasks.
- How to avoid Overload.
- How to keep motivated.
- Practice effective study techniques.
- How to build in flexibility – expect the unexpected.