Debbie McDowell
debbiem@isb.ac.th
Thank you to those who were able to join the University Counselors for the Junior Family University Night on Tuesday. Here is the link to the recording and the slide show for those who would like to review the information shared on that night or were unable to attend.
The first Junior Seminar took place this week on Thursday. The 11th graders met with their University Counselor to kick off the university research and selection process. The main topics for the lesson were: introduction to a few university research sites, access to the ISB University Counseling website, and the juniors began the process of self-reflection. The students did two exercises in class and now have an assignment to write their personal Six Word Story. (Ask them about these topics!) The next Jr Seminar will be on 18 Oct.
Senior Family Conferences should be wrapping up. Those are scheduled to be completed by the end of September so if your child has not made that appointment with their University Counselor, please have them do so ASAP!
PSAT for Grade 11: All grade 11 students will be scheduled to take the PSAT at ISB on the morning of Tuesday, 26 October. There will be more information coming out about the test, preparation and details about timing via emails to grade 11 students and parents so watch for those in your email in the next few weeks. Students will receive a PSAT booklet to familiarize themselves with the test. A practice test is also included in the booklet. Juniors who will not need further standardized testing may opt out of taking the PSAT by speaking to their University Counselor and completing the Opt Out form (with parent signature) which will be distributed with the practice book. More details will be provided next week.
SAT Test: ISB will be administering the SAT on Saturday, 2 October. Check-in will begin at 7:30AM and the test is set to start at 8:00AM. Students will take the test in MPB 1/2/3 where students can be seated more than 2 meters apart. Students must properly wear their masks at all times. More details will be coming out as we draw near the date but please remind your child that if he/she is scheduled to take the test on that date, they must follow the COVID protocols for accessing the campus that will be in place at that time. More details about COVID protocols will be released closer to the date. Any student who does not follow these strict guidelines will not be allowed to sit the test. In addition, all students must bring the following items with them to be admitted to campus and the test rooms: School ID, National ID (passport or Thai national ID card), printed admissions ticket.
Virtual university visits: Be sure to check the Virtual University Visit list for university presentations that are scheduled exclusively for ISB students and parents (highlighted in yellow). In addition, there are many virtual events available for any students interested in gaining more information about particular institutions so please check the Virtual University Visits list on the ISB University/College Counseling website for loads of information!
Ms. Debbie McDowell (she, her, hers)
Head of University Counseling
Zoom ID: 987 104 3514