IGBIS Newsletter, Issue 367.

Grades 9, 10 and 11 Future Planning Sessions

• Grade 9 - Our Unifrog on-boarding session will take place on Tuesday, 05 March 2024 during Study Hall.
• Grade 10 - Course selections are done! Our next session will be on 08 May 2024 and we will begin planning for Grade 11!!!
• Grade 11 - We had our 6th and 7th lessons this week. Our next lesson will be on Tuesday, 12 March 2024 during AMP, and we will be looking at our activities list and application CVs!

Worth a Read

NETHERLANDS

Universities to control international student numbers

Unifrog Stuff:

Unifrog Parent Access - From the What's Next? session last Wednesday, a couple of parents asked for the Unifrog Parent Access. If you would like to have a parent account on Unifrog, please follow the steps below:

1. Go to www.unifrog.org/code 
2. On the right side of the page look for the grey box that says "Been given a Sign up Code" - click on that
3. The Sign-up Code is IGBIS_parent
4. Then complete the remaining information
5. Accept the Terms and Agreements
6. Choose if you want to sign up to receive the Parent Newsletter (I suggest you do, it is always got good stuff). If you do select yes, you will then indicate the grade level(s) of your student(s)
7. You are in!

Info, Opportunities, & Resources

University of Michigan Continues Test Optional Admissions

University of Michigan will continue to let applicants choose if they would like to submit standardised test scores (ACT/SAT) as part of their application.

Beginning with the application for the winter 2025 and then the fall 2025 terms, the university will be test-optional, meaning that students can submit ACT/SAT scores as part of their application if they’d like, but it's not required. Other test scores (AP, IB, PSAT), which applicants may have available, will no longer be considered in their place. The university will review the policy on an ongoing basis.

We will share specific details in advance of the application for the next admissions cycle becoming available on 01 August 2024 — visit our website for updates this summer. We hope that sharing our test-optional policy now, for future admissions cycles, gives students the opportunity to consider all factors when determining plans for testing.

3 tips for your students as they plan their summer - from Johns Hopkins University

Summer is a great time for students to set themselves up for a successful college search and application process. Below we have included some resources your students can use as they plan their summer break. We encourage you to share these tips with your students and their families.

Start the college search by reviewing college admissions websites. Your students can explore these websites to see a quick overview of each college’s academics, community, and admissions process.

• Hopkins offers application workshops, including Breaking Down the College Search, where students can learn how to identify which college characteristics are most important to them.
• Our College Planning Guide has resources for your students to help them navigate the college search process, craft their strongest applications, and make decisions that are right for them and their families.
• For students who want additional support and meet the income eligibility requirements, Matriculate is a free program where they can virtually connect with an undergraduate advisor on all aspects of the college and financial aid application process.

Emphasise the importance of getting involved. Your students can consider ways to extend their impact beyond school like volunteering in their community, working a summer job, or participating in college summer programs. Hopkins offers several programs, including Summer at Hopkins and Engineering Innovation, where they can meet like-minded peers and dig deeper into their interests.

Participation in a summer programme at Hopkins does not give an advantage to applicants during the admissions process.

Encourage your students to attend virtual or on-campus events. Hearing directly from an admissions counsellor or current college students can help high school students get a sense of what the university values and what kind of students thrive in their community.

• Hopkins Preview: Students can join us on campus to dive deep into all things Hopkins. This two-hour program includes an information session, student panel, and campus tour.
• Virtual Information Session: If your students aren’t sure where to start, this virtual session provides a comprehensive introduction to Hopkins. A member of our admissions committee will go over academics, student life, financial aid, and the application review process.
• Virtual Admissions Q&A: Your students can get all their questions answered in this open session with an admissions committee member. We’ll share requirements and deadlines and how transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation, and other pieces of their application come together in our process.

SUNY Korea March 2024 Virtual Information Session

Virtual Information Session - 4:00 pm (KST) on 15 March 2024

Join us on Zoom for an informative session where we will cover the following topics:

• Introduction to SUNY Korea and its Departments
• Insights into Stony Brook University and the Fashion Institute of Technology programs
• Admissions Process
• Tuition Fees
• Scholarship and Financial Aid
• School Facilities
• Campus Life

This session will be conducted in English, and it's an excellent opportunity to get answers to any questions or inquiries you might have about SUNY Korea and our programs. Your active participation is highly encouraged.

Voice of History Makers - 5:00 pm (KST) on 15 March 2024

Our "Voice of History Makers" event is an exciting opportunity to connect with our Student Ambassadors from Stony Brook University, alongside an Admissions Officer. During this session, we will delve into various aspects of college life, academic programs, and life in Korea. You'll get a firsthand perspective on what it is like to be a student at SUNY Korea. Mark your calendars and be sure not to miss this incredible opportunity.

Both of these events will be held on 15 March 2024, making it a perfect day to immerse yourself in the SUNY Korea experience:

Virtual Information Session: Friday, 15 March 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Registration link: https://apply.sunykorea.ac.kr/register/?id=bf4355f0-ebf4-4be7-9c65-cc8119dff47f

Voice of History Makers: Friday, 15 March 2024, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Registration link: https://apply.sunykorea.ac.kr/register/?id=1dcdfbc8-c630-48d4-a291-26a75468f540

You are more than welcome to attend both events to gain a comprehensive understanding of what SUNY Korea has to offer.

Hidden Gems Webinar Series

At the University of Essex we are proud to provide a diverse education for our students from around the world – including subjects and courses many young learners haven’t heard of before starting their journey with us! If you have any students that are not sure about their next steps or what subject they are most passionate about, we’re reaching out to introduce them to some of our more unique courses.

Our Hidden Gems webinar series is an opportunity for students to widen their horizons, explore their options and discover courses that they might have not heard of or considered choosing before. The series includes 12 different sessions that will run in the week commencing Monday, 04 March 2023, so we hope that every student has the opportunity to find something that might interest and inspire them.

Each session will incorporate a taster session delivered by an academic from the department, an overview of the course and careers opportunities that this course can lead to. There will also be time for students to ask questions. You can find a brief overview of the schedule below including links to register, but for the full details of all sessions go to our website.