CAREER CONNECT
SEPTEMBER 2013 NEWS
Welcome back
We are very excited to be back and working with our final year students who are preparing their university applications. We are very proud to inform you that ? our students have already received university offers ....EXAMPLES
Introduction
Final Year Students
It is an important time for our Form 6 students this term as they start to actively research university options. Universities will be visiting YHKCC and events are being organised to support & place our students in a strong position. It is important that students attend as many sessions as they can. Parents are also welcome to attend these sessions – please see the schedule of university visits & other events below:
September 2013 Events
Seminar: UCAS for 2014 Entry
Organiser: Aston Education
Enquiries & Reservation: Call 2866 9933
http://www.astonhongkong.com/chinese/MonthlyEvent
Saturday, Aug 31, 2013, 03:00 PM
Axa Centre, Gloucester Road, 151, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
King College London - Parent's Information Evening
An information evening for parents of students considering studying at Kings College London.
The evening will include information about the university, the practicalities of studying in London, and provide useful tips on the UCAS application process.
There will also be an opportunity to speak to alumni of King’s College London.
Two parallel sessions will be run. Please state which session you would prefer to attend. Every effort will be made to book you onto your first choice session, however this will be subject to availability of places.
Light refreshments will be served.
To be conducted in English. By reservation only
Tuesday, Sep 3, 2013, 07:00 PM
British Council Hong Kong, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Mastering the SAT Seminar
YHKCC have reserved places for students [and parents] who intend to take the SAT to attend this seminar. The seminar is free of charge. Please contact Lloyd Belcher to reserve a place.
Friday, Sep 6, 2013, 07:30 PM
KAPLAN (Language & Test Prep Training Center) 6/F, CITIC Tower, Admiralty
SAT Mock Exam at KAPLAN
Limited spaces. Contact Lloyd Belcher for registration. Free of charge
Saturday, Sep 14, 2013, 07:30 PM
KAPLAN, Admiralty Campus, 6/F, CITIC Tower
Applying to Cambridge
TUESDAY 17th
University of Cambridge, UK
Dr Andrew Murray, admissions tutor for Trinity Hall, will be holding a presentation about applying to Cambridge
Tuesday, Sep 17, 2013, 04:30 PM
Leo Lee Arts Centre, 36 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen (CDNIS Campus)
California College of the Arts (CCA) Information session
California College of the Arts (CCA), USA Furman University, USA
Time: 1:30-2:20pm
Venue: Careers & University Centre, YHKCC
(For Forms 5 & 6 students & parents)
Friday, Sep 27, 2013, 10:00 AM
Ymca Of Hong Kong Christian College, Tung Chung, Hong Kong
Resources
UK – UCAS – www.ucas.com
US – College Board – www.collegeboard.org
Petersons College Search - www.petersons.com/college-search
Common Application - https://www.commonapp.org
US News – www.usnews.com
Canada – www.aucc.ca
Australia – www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au
Contact
YCCHK Careers & University Counselor
Email: lloyd.belcher@ymcacc.edu.hk
Website: www.ymcacc.edu.hk
Location: YMCA Of Hong Kong Christian College, Chung Yat Street, 2, Tung Chung, Hong Kong
Phone: 2988 8123