This article provides essential insights and resources to assist students in their pursuit of University education. Please note that this post will be regularly updated with the latest opportunities and developments, sharing webinars and other resources. We encourage you to revisit it frequently for the most current information and expert advice.
Guidance Bootcamp for DP2
On October 19-20, 2024, Jack Shull will lead the H-FARM International School ‘College Application Bootcamp’, designed to equip students with the essential skills needed to complete their college applications. Jack brings over 35 years of experience as a professional school and college counsellor. He has worked at seven international schools in seven countries, providing high school students with college and career development, social and emotional support, and academic course planning.
The bootcamp is designed to help each student create a compelling narrative for college application and main outcomes of the workshops are:
- Revise their college list and maximise their chances of acceptance to a “good match” university.
- Compare different institutions and clarify their selection of top choice universities, along with the reasons for their choice.
- Practice writing about their interests, strengths, and achievements.
- Practice completing application forms.
- Learn how to adapt writing styles to different target universities.
Target: DP2 students, 18 spots available (minimum 10 students required for the activity to start)
Dates: Saturday, October 19 – Sunday, October 20
Cost: €750 for day students and 5/7 boarding students, €500 for 7/7 boarding students
Sign-up deadline and procedure: Through the H-FARM platform (link here) by October 7. The payment will be activated if the minimum number of participants is reached.
More information in the College Bootcamp Brochure 19-20 Oct 2024.
MYP5-DP1: University Admissions Tests: Which ones are you likely to face? How to prepare? – Friday, 4th October, 10:15-11:00, Webinar
Courtesy of Valdo Academics, this fun, interactive session (be ready to be quizzed and to discover the tricks of logic questions!) will analyze how, when and why to take some of the most well-known university entrance tests. We will cover the following tests:
- SAT and ACT tests, used for a wide range of European, Italian and American universities
- Tests for business universities (SAT, ACT Bocconi test, TOLC, Unicatt, IE test, etc.)
- Tests for Italian universities (the various versions of the TOLC, such as TOLC-E, TOLC-I, TOLC-F, TOLC-B…)
- Tests for medical universities in Italy (IMAT, HUMAT, TOLC MED, San Raffaele, etc.) and in Europe (HPAT, BMAT, UCAT)
The session will clarify what skills are being measured, what kind of questions are in the tests, and how and when to prepare.
While DP1 students will attend this in person during their CORE class, families are encouraged to use this link, password: Guidance2024
M4-DP2: ELAB University Fair – Milan, Saturday, 12th October, 11:00-18:00, nhow Hotel in the Navigli area
Exclusive invitation for our community: Elab Education Expo, a free event sponsored by the Lombardy Region and the British Council. This event is aimed at high school students and their families, and is dedicated to academic and university guidance for studying abroad. During the event, representatives from over 30 international universities (including those from the USA, UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and more) will be present, offering the opportunity for direct interaction to learn more about the various educational offerings. The event will take place in Milan on Saturday, 12th October, at the nhow Hotel in the Navigli area. You are welcome to bring whoever you like, just be sure to register here!
MYP5-DP 2: American University of Rome Presentation – Monday, 11 November, 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: Guidance2024
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