Sonya Ohlsson
sonyao@isb.ac.th
Seniors:
Decisions are still coming in from various parts of the globe. As always, we ask that students share that information with their counselor. Please be sure you are checking your admission portals as that may be where and how the decisions are released to you. They will also tell you if something is missing from your application–and it’s your responsibility to know that.
It’s important for seniors to check for deadlines of when they must make their decision known to a university–when do you need to make a deposit and is there also a separate housing deposit? Do not miss out because you didn’t follow up.
Do NOT double deposit!! This could lead to offers being rescinded in the US. If you have questions about depositing in other countries, please speak with your college counselor right away.
If you have received all of your UK decisions, please know your deadline for picking your Firm and Insurance choice. If you have questions about that, please speak with your counselor.
And, as always, please update your Cialfo with ALL of your decisions–Admit, Conditional Admit, Denied, Waitlisted, January Admit, Deferred, Withdrawn.
Going to the US and need a Student Visa? There will be a US Student VISA Talk by the US Embassy for Seniors and their parents on April 22, 3:00-4:00pm. To join this important session, please use this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/85036521787
Juniors:
Juniors had their first essay draft due to their college counselor on April 9th. We look forward to reading them and giving feedback to help support the development of some amazing essays.
April 9 was our last Junior College Seminar of the year. We had a lot to talk about as a group, but it is not the last time juniors will meet with their counselors! They should continue to drop by and schedule times to meet throughout the rest of the semester.
Juniors have all met with their counselor and presented for their Junior-Led Conferences. At this point, they should be continuing on with their research, looking at their Cialfo Longlists and adding or deleting things from it as they research. It will be important for them to keep meeting with their counselor so that we can provide feedback and guidance, especially as they look at potential colleges and universities.
Summer Programs:
If you are wondering what to do during the summer, check out our summer program opportunities list on the College Counseling Google site: Summer Programs
SAT:
The last SAT this school year is June 5th and is Subject Test ONLY. The deadline to register for the June test date is May 6. This will be the last time any Subject Tests are offered ever!
ISB Virtual University Visits Next Week:
There are a few ISB virtual university visits for the week after Songkran break:
April 19 — University of Melbourne 11:00am
April 21 — University of Oregon 11:00am
April 23 — University of York (UK) 11:00am
To find the links and registration for this visit and other virtual visits, go to our College Site.