Orientation and Career Guidance

Orientation and Career Guidance

Orientation and Career Guidance 1707 2560 School Office

DP 2 Students November 24th INTERNAL DEADLINE 

Dear DP 2 families please note that by November 24th students need to notify their college counsellor about their applications for : UK , Netherlands Numerus Fixus , US regular applicants, most applications in Europe such as IE, EU, Luiss, Bocconi, Cattolica, ESCP.  This will also be the final date to submit a draft of personal statements, college essays and motivation letters and receive feedback before the Christmas break. Please note that any request after this date will need 2-3 weeks to be processed. 

DP2: Personal Statement Webinar by Falmouth University – Wednesday, 29th November, 5-6 PM, webinar signup here.

Writing a strong personal statement is an important part of the application process for university. In this session, we’ll go through some tips and tricks for making your statement stand out, look at how to structure it and the kinds of things you could include, especially for creative courses. Courtesy of Falmouth University, please sign up here to book your spot.

DP1 – DP2: Central Saint Martins, UAL Presentation & Workshop – Friday, 17th November, P6: 12:50 am – 1:35 pm, DPArt Lab 

We are pleased to announce a dedicated presentation and workshop by Claire Nichols, academic at Central Saint Martins on Friday, 17th November during P6 in the DP Art Lab. Mrs Nichols will offer prospective students an insight into how to prepare their portfolio for the University’s highly competitive creative programmes.

Claire Nichols is an artist and an academic from the University of the Arts London. She has exhibited internationally and taught on Undergraduate programmes at Central Saint Martins and the London College of Fashion.

MYP5 – DP2: How to apply to Spain, courtesy of Navarra University, Monday, 20th November, 14:15 – 15:00, online

Join our informative webinar as we unpack exciting possibilities on studying in Spain. Discover the step-by-step application process & differences between applying to public vs. private universities. Whether you’re dreaming of the vibrant streets of Barcelona or the historical charm of Madrid, this webinar will guide you towards your Spanish academic adventure. This webinar is courtesy of Navarra University and the university representative Mrs Francesca Amicarella would be pleased to answer any questions you might have on applying to this geography. Webinar link here, password: Orientamento2023.

MYP5 – DP2: Bard College Presentation – Tuesday, 21st November, 1:30 -2:15 pm, online 

Are you considering choosing a liberal arts degree from an American school in Europe? Do you want to know more about IB requirements in Germany? Please join Bard College online presentation to find out about the multitude of major and minor degree combinations available plus the five year dual-degree program options. Presentation will feature other useful information such as the application process and admission requirements, campus facilities, and study away programs. 

Open to students and families alike, please use the link, webinar password: Guidance 2023.

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

DP2 University Application Evening Presentation

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

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.