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NewsletterAugust 29, 2013
F O R Y E A R 1 3 S T U D E N T S
Last Thursday of every month!
The NIST College Counseling Newsletter provides extraguidance 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 im-
portant information, dates, and deadlines when needed. This news-letter 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
Steps to College/University
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Researched lots of universities in the
countries you are interested in (it is commonfor students to have up to 30 universities ontheir 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 theuniversities you are interested in
University
Research
What You Should Have Done By Now
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 aTest 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, NewZealand
Started working (and preferably completed)your first drafts of the required college essays/
personal statement
Testing and
Essays
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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 areapplying early to the US through Early Action
or Early Decision. Deadlines are November 1-
December 1
Review the NIST Student Guide to the
College Application (USA)
Whats Coming Up
For US/
Canada
Let your counselor know ASAP if you are
applying to Oxbridge courses, and/or
medicine related courses in the UK (includingdentistry 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 the UK
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.
J i th St d i A t li I f S i b
For Australia
Start working on your online university
applications, and inform your counselor by
il h h l t d li ti
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Whats Coming Up
Lunch-
Hour Workshops
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/japan -educational-seminar-thailand-2/
September 2: Mock Application Session with University of Chicago, Rice
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 CollegeLibrary 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 7-
8 R i t ti d d htt // b d / d i i / d d t /
September 2 deadline
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Whats Coming up
US College Essay Workshop
September 6
10.45-11.35 am
in the College
Library
by Macalester
College
University of Pennsylvaniaand Brown University
September 26
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Global 30 Japan Education Fair (Thailand)
1. ObjectiveThe Global 30 universities will be holding the Japan Education Fair in Bangkok,
Thailand to introduce degree programs conducted in English at Japaneseuniversities 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
d d t d d t l l
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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 mainreception of the JASSOs Fair before you come to the Global 30 Area. In orderto enter the Global 30 zone, you mustregister online prior to the event.
3. Eligibility
Prospective undergraduate and graduate students with proficiencyin 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
di d i i d h l hi d t f t d i i
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AEO TOUR FALL 2013 Participants1. Academy of Art University2. Azusa Pacific University3. Bloomfield College4. College of St. Benedict/St. Johns University5. Columbus College of Art and Design6. Creighton University7. DePaul University8. East Carolina University9. Eastern Connecticut State University10.Edmonds Community College11.Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University12.Fairfield University13.Foothill and De Anza Colleges14.Georgetown University15.Hiram College16.Indian Hills Community College17.
John Carroll University18.Johnson and Wales University
19.Madison College20.Marquette University21.Michigan State University22.Minot State University23.Missouri Western State University24.National University25
N th S ttl C it C ll
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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
B U i it
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Name of University Date of Visit Location of Name of Universities Time of Visit Place
Universities Representative
Nagoya University Friday, August 30 Japan Risa Ukai 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
Nagoya University Friday, August 30 Japan Risa Ukai 11:35-12:15 College Career Library
Name of University Date of Visit Location of Name of Universities Time of Visit Place
Universities Representative
The University of Chicago Monday, September 2 IL, USA 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
Vanderbilt University Monday, September 2 TN, USA 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
Rice University Monday, September 2 TX, USA 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
University of British Columbia Tuesday, September 3 Canada Jeff 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
Santa Clara University Wednesday, September 4 CA, USA Becky Konowicz 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
Babson College Wednesday, September 4 MA, USA Mark Khan 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
Chapman University Wednesday, September 4 CA, USA Taren James 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
Elon University Wednesday, September 4 NC, USA Cheryl Borden 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
La Salle University Wednesday, September 4 PA, USA Bob Arcangel 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
Lynn University Wednesday, September 4 FL, USA 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
Blue Mountains International Hotel Manageme Thursday, September 5 Switzerland Jyotika Khanijon 10:45-11:35 Learning Space
Rollins College Thursday, September 5 FL, USA Vanessa Garay 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
Macalester College Friday, September 6 MN, USA Steve 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
Bowdoin College Tuesday, September 10 ME, USA 14:30-15:30 College Career Library
Carleton College Tuesday, September 10 MN, USA 14:30-15:30 College Career Library
Pomona College Tuesday, September 10 CA, USA 14:30-15:30 College Career Library
Swarthmore College Tuesday, September 10 PA, USA 14:30-15:30 College Career Library
Dickinson College Friday, September 13 PA, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career LibraryFranklin and Marshall College Friday, September 13 PA, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
University of Richmond Friday, September 13 VA, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
Union College Friday, September 13 NY, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
Wheaton College Friday, September 13 IL, MA, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
Quest University Wednesday, September 18 Canada Bradley Kless 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
University of Oregon Thursday, September 19 OR, USA Mindy 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
University of Connecticut Thursday, September 19 CI, USA Mindy 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
Miami University Thursday, September 19 OH, USA Mindy 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
Visiting Universities
August 2013
September 2013
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University of Pennsylavia Thursday, September 26 CA, USA Ffiona Rees 19:00-20:00 Theatre
Brown University Thursday, September 26 RI, USA Panetha Theodosia Nychis Ott 19:00-20:00 Theatre
King's College London Monday, September 30 UK Charlotte M'Doe 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
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Global 30 Japan Education Fair (Thailand)
1. ObjectiveThe Global 30 universities will be holding the Japan Education Fair in Bangkok,
Thailand to introduce degree programs conducted in English at Japaneseuniversities 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
d d d d l l
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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 mainreception of the JASSOs Fair before you come to the Global 30 Area. In orderto enter the Global 30 zone, you mustregister online prior to the event.
3. Eligibility
Prospective undergraduate and graduate students with proficiencyin 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
f
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AEO TOUR FALL 2013 Participants1. Academy of Art University2. Azusa Pacific University3. Bloomfield College4. College of St. Benedict/St. Johns University5. Columbus College of Art and Design6. Creighton University7. DePaul University8. East Carolina University9.
Eastern Connecticut State University10.Edmonds Community College
11.Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University12.Fairfield University13.Foothill and De Anza Colleges14.Georgetown University15.Hiram College16.Indian Hills Community College17.
John Carroll University18.Johnson and Wales University
19.Madison College20.Marquette University21.Michigan State University22.Minot State University23.Missouri Western State University24.National University25.North Seattle Community College
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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
Visiting Universities
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Name of University Date of Visit Location of Name of Universities Time of Visit Place
Universities Representative
Nagoya University Friday, August 30 Japan Risa Ukai 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
Nagoya University Friday, August 30 Japan Risa Ukai 11:35-12:15 College Career Library
Name of University Date of Visit Location of Name of Universities Time of Visit Place
Universities Representative
The University of Chicago Monday, September 2 IL, USA 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
Vanderbilt University Monday, September 2 TN, USA 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
Rice University Monday, September 2 TX, USA 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
University of British Columbia Tuesday, September 3 Canada Jeff 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
Santa Clara University Wednesday, September 4 CA, USA Becky Konowicz 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
Babson College Wednesday, September 4 MA, USA Mark Khan 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
Chapman University Wednesday, September 4 CA, USA Taren James 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
Elon University Wednesday, September 4 NC, USA Cheryl Borden 14:30-15:15 College Career LibraryLa Salle University Wednesday, September 4 PA, USA Bob Arcangel 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
Lynn University Wednesday, September 4 FL, USA 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
Blue Mountains International Hotel Manageme Thursday, September 5 Switzerland Jyotika Khanijon 10:45-11:35 Learning Space
Rollins College Thursday, September 5 FL, USA Vanessa Garay 14:30-15:15 College Career Library
Macalester College Friday, September 6 MN, USA Steve 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
Bowdoin College Tuesday, September 10 ME, USA 14:30-15:30 College Career Library
Carleton College Tuesday, September 10 MN, USA 14:30-15:30 College Career Library
Pomona College Tuesday, September 10 CA, USA 14:30-15:30 College Career Library
Swarthmore College Tuesday, September 10 PA, USA 14:30-15:30 College Career Library
Dickinson College Friday, September 13 PA, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career LibraryFranklin and Marshall College Friday, September 13 PA, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
University of Richmond Friday, September 13 VA, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
Union College Friday, September 13 NY, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
Wheaton College Friday, September 13 IL, MA, USA Amy Markham 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
Quest University Wednesday, September 18 Canada Bradley Kless 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
University of Oregon Thursday, September 19 OR, USA Mindy 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
University of Connecticut Thursday, September 19 CI, USA Mindy 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
Miami University Thursday, September 19 OH, USA Mindy 10:45-11:35 College Career Library
Visiting Universities
August 2013
September 2013
University of Pennsylavia Thursday, September 26 CA, USA Ffiona Rees 19:00-20:00 Theatre
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University of Pennsylavia Thursday, September 26 CA, USA Ffiona Rees 19:00 20:00 Theatre
Brown University Thursday, September 26 RI, USA Panetha Theodosia Nychis Ott 19:00-20:00 Theatre
King's College London Monday, September 30 UK Charlotte M'Doe 10:45-11:35 College Career Library