Orientation and Career Guidance

Orientation and Career Guidance

Orientation and Career Guidance 1707 2560 School Office

We are pleased to announce the the following Guidance events for M5 – DP2 students and families:

University Visits & Webinars with Families

MYP 5 – DP 2: American University of Rome Presentation – Wednesday, 6 March, 12:45-13:30 online webinar & 13:30-14:15 in person stand@DP Building Cafeteria 

Are you interested in an American liberal arts education and seeking a unique and extraordinary educational experience? Join us online and in presence to learn more about American University of Rome, the oldest American degree-granting institution in Rome, and their offering on Bachelor degrees: currently offering 10 options ranging from: International Relations and Global Politics, to Fine Arts, to Business Administration.

For the online webinar session at 12:45 please use this link, and password: Guidance24

MYP 5 – DP 2: Richmond American University London Presentation – Tuesday, 19 March, 12:45-13:30 online webinar & 13:30-14:00 in person stand@DP Building Cafeteria 

Please join this session to find out more about the liberal arts curriculum available at Richmond American University London with 22 Majors available ranging from Business Management Entrepreneurship to Computer Science to Fashion Management and Marketing to International Sports Management.

At Richmond, students can choose from 24 diverse minors, allowing them to tailor their education to their interests and career goals.

For the online webinar session at 12:45 please use this link, and password: Guidance24

MYP 5 – DP 2: University Systems in the Netherlands, UK and Europe Presentation – Monday, 26 February, 17:30, webinar

This introductory workshop compares and contrasts university systems across the UK, the Netherlands, European Business Schools and the US, looking at fees, structure of academic programmes, admissions procedures, and testing timelines. Parents leaving this workshop will have a better understanding of which university systems might be suitable to students’ needs (standard bachelors degrees, liberal arts degrees, applied sciences degrees, etc) and what the optimal timelines for those applications would be. Students and families are invited to attend the online event in collaboration with our partner Valdo Academics.

Webinar link and password: Guidance24

MYP 5 – DP 2: Applying to the US and Canada – Tuesday, 12 March, 17:30, webinar

Students and families are invited to attend this online event in collaboration with our partner Valdo Academics.

Webinar link and password: Guidance24

  • US features a rich landscape of undergraduate opportunities as well as a holistic admission approach
    • How does CommonApp work?
    • How does one apply? And most importantly… How to get in?
    • What are the real costs of attendance? 
  • Canadian universities offer high quality, English-taught programmes
    • What are the best universities? How much do they cost?
    • What’s the difference with American Universities?
    • Are there scholarships?
    • How does the application work?

📚 SRT UNIVERSITY FAIR@DP The Hall, Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 2:00-4:15 pm, poster here

Join us for the university fair to meet representatives of institutions from the following countries: Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Netherlands and the UK. A number of multi campus universities will be attending as well such as ESCP Business School, EU Business School, Hult International Business School, Forward College. Please take a moment to browse their website for information on the undergraduate programs, campus locations, exchange programs, internship opportunities and student life offering. To get the most of the fair, please come prepared with a list of questions. You can check out the student preparatory questions here and the Unifrog resource here for inspiration.

Guidance sessions offered so far:

How to apply to Dutch Universities Recording, courtesy of Valdo Academics 

US Application Workshop on College Essay Writing Recording, courtesy of Valdo Academics 

DP2 University Application Evening Presentation

UK Personal Statement Workshop by Warwick University Recording

The Hague University of Applied Sciences Presentation and recording here.

Suffolk University presentation 

SAT Testing recording 1 & recording 2

University of Essex Presentation & recording here.