college counseling presentation to thai parents 24 februray 2012

8/3/2019 College Counseling Presentation to Thai Parents 24 Februray 2012

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For Year 10-13 Students

Steps to Life after NIST

College Counseling @ NIST


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Who we areMr. Joachim (Kim) EkstromFamily names A-K

[email protected]. 353

Ms. Brenda ManfrediFamily names K-S


Ms. Brita NashFamily names S-Z


Khun Thongkorn (Kluay) [email protected]

Ext. 207


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Counseling Educational Programming Sessions

In Year 10 and 11 , students are encouraged to makeconnections between what they are learning/doing now atNIST and the world of work

In Year 12 and 13 students apply what they know aboutthemselves to the search for an appropriateuniversity/career/major or other post-secondary endeavor.

Students consider:

How does the world work? What is my place inthe world?


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Naviance


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Naviance Engages Students

Helps students learn more about themselvesthrough a number of tests and instruments

Helps students establish meaningful post-secondary goals

Helps students connect those goals with theircoursework and college planning activities

Helps students research universitiesefficiently and effectively


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Resume Builder


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Test Scores SAT


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Naviance Engages Parents

NIST parents are registered on Naviance (limited view) Provides parents with information regarding:

Workshops College visits Emails from counselors Student Surveys

Students university lists Parents can research careers, majors, and universities in thesame way as their children

Increases communication between students and parents

regarding university research and application decisions


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Naviance Engages Teachers

Allows them to upload Letters of Recommendation to students files

Gives them access to students resumes


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Naviance Assists Counselors

Helps us keep track of which universities ourstudents are applying to

Allows us to upload our school documents(teacher/counselor letters of recommendation, transcript, school profileand IB predicted grades) and send 70 % of NIST university applications online

Helps us track how successful students havebeen in their applications


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Naviance Assists Counselors

Set up milestones for students Communicate with students and parents Coordinate communication between students, parents,

teachers, university officers

Get information about students Personality type, Learning style, career interests and plans

Overview the application process Long list Short list Universities applied to/not yet applied to

Access Statistics and reports


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Our Philosophy about College Counseling

1. The university application process begins with learning aboutoneself strengths, preferences, passions, skills, gifts/talent.

1. What do I love?2. What am I good at?3. What are my life priorities?

Students ponder three questions - beginning in Year 10


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Our Philosophy about College Counseling1. The university application process begins with learning about

oneself strengths, preferences, passions, skills, gifts/talent .

Career Interest Profiler

True Colors

2 PersonalityTests in Year 11

1 PersonalityTest in Year 12


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How accurate are these personalitytests?


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Work ExperienceProgram Year 11

Provides an opportunity to find out about theactivities that make up work in all organizations.

Opportunity to meet people doing different jobs andcan learn about what is involved in their jobs.Help you to discover more about your skills, talentsand interests.

Useful in helping you determine what you want or don t want to do in the future.Give you an indication of what kind of program youwant or dont want to study in university


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3. Students thrive when they are able to make informed decisionsbased on self-knowledge , a proactive approach to post-secondaryresearch , and support and guidance from home and school.

UniQuestConnecting Your Strengths and Interests

with College Choice

Students research 3 universities in depth Based on the results of the 3 personality tests Share results with parents and counselor August-December in Year 12 5 hour assignment


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Research and Reflect


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University Research Exploration Workshops

Every Thursday 2.30-3.30 pm


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Research Tools


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Students improve theirorganizational skills

College application journal Track their progress with the help of

milestones Compile Long List of interesting

universities

Short List of universities to whichthey will apply Access list of visiting universities Create their resume Take SAT preparation course


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Research IndividualUniversities

Research Individual


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R h I di id l


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R h I di id l


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Compare Universities


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Short List & Application Tracking


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4. There are many post-secondary paths available to each student

3-4 year college degreesVocational school community

collegePreparatory coursesGap Year(s)Military Service

Working full timeInternship experienceStarting own businessTravel (and work)Deferred applications

Wh d NIST d d


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Where do NIST students attendUniversity?

EVERYWHERE


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Main Differences in Admissions?US/Canada/Asia

Transcript Year 10 Year 13 (semester 1)SATI/SATII/ACT Scores

IB Assessment Predictions

Teacher RecommendationsExtra-curricular activities

Essay


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UK

Predicted IB Assessment Grades

Personal StatementReference

Main Differences in Admissions?

i iff i Ad i i ?


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AustraliaApply with Predicted Grades or Final IB Results

Letter of Recommendation

SAT may be required/recommended


M i Diff i Ad i i ?


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ThailandLetter of Recommendation (optional for most faculties)

SAT/CU-AAT/TU-GETTOEFL/IELTS/CU-TEP

Hardcopy Application with formal photo, family paper, copyof ID card, or Online application for many faculties



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Special transcript for Thai Universities

GradingLevel

IB StandardLevel

GPA IB HigherLevel

GPA

Excellent 7 4.0 7 4.50

Very Good 6 3.75 6 4.25

Good 5 3.50 5 4.00

Satisfactory 4 2.75 4 3.25

Needs Improvement 3 2.00 3 2.50

Weak 2 1.25 2 1.50

Very Weak 1 0 1 0No Grade Awarded N 0 N 0


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TOEFL/IELTS

We recommend that students take TOEFL orIELTS

If their passport doesnt say made in UK, US,

Canada, Australia, or New Zealand


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Parent Information Sessions

Year 13 in August Year 12 in August Counselors provide guidance and

reassurance through private meetings,phone calls and by e-mail

Counselors also copy parents on alluniversity counseling messages to students


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Talking with your children

about money Your must have an honest conversation with your

children about money

The question youll need to answer is this:How much money is available each year for four years of undergraduate study?

While some entrance and merit-based scholarshipsare available to international students, it is not safe torely on them, regardless of how strong a student yourchild is.


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Three-Way Conferences

During the months of April-May Meeting with Year 12 student and parents Discuss the Long List of Universities Discuss factors that may impact certain

choices

Review Questionnaire


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How do the universities view the IBProgram

Diploma/Certificate/NIST High School Diploma EE TOK CAS


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University Visits 127 individual visits to NIST last school year Australian University Fair at NIST CIS US College Fair at NIST 29 universities

Linden Tours US College Fair at NIST -28 universities AEO Tour US University Fair at NIST -19 universities Thai University Fair at NIST 20 universities OCSC University Fair at Paragon 100 universities

US College Fair 9.00-17.00 at Landmark Hotel 50universities Japanese University Fair Asia Hotel, Bangkok Australian University Fair at Queen Sirikit Center


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School Organized College ToursDuring summer


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College Counseling News

Last Thursday of every month throughout Year 12 and 13

Contact Information


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Contact InformationMr. Joachim (Kim) EkstromFamily names A-K


Ms. Brenda ManfrediFamily names K-S


Ms. Brita NashFamily names [email protected]. 205

Khun Thongkorn (Kluay) [email protected]. 207

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