Debbie McDowell
debbiem@isb.ac.th
SAT Test: ISB will be administering the SAT on Saturday, 4 December. Check-in will begin at 7:30AM and the test is scheduled 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. Each student that is scheduled to take the test on 4 December must have taken a COVID ATK test on Wednesday, 1 December evening and the results must have been loaded in the system between 4 and 8 PM on that evening. Any student who does not follow the strict COVID 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. Students are allowed to have a clear water bottle with them during testing but any snacks/food must be eaten in the HS Cafeteria during the breaks while students are seated at tables. No food can be consumed in the testing room or the hallways adjacent to the testing. Students must properly wear their masks at all times or they will be asked to leave the testing site and their test will be canceled with being scored.
Thank you to all the students and parents who joined the first ever Virtual Thai University Fair on Tuesday. There were over 50 university faculties that were present to meet with ISB families. We certainly hope that it was a positive experience for all.
The clock is ticking for the Seniors! They are expected to submit all of their university applications that are due before 15 February with their counselors before the winter break. Students should be sending their essays to their counselor for review and feedback and then setting appointments to submit their applications. Appointments with counselors will be available up through Thursday, 16 December. No appointments will be available on Friday, 17 December or during the winter break. All students applying to the UK through UCAS should have already submitted their application by 1 December.
Senior Seminar on Friday was devoted to getting students ready to complete their applications and polish their essays. Please ask your child where they are in the process and encourage them to get all of their applications submitted before 18 December so your family can have a relaxing and enjoyable holiday without the ominous cloud of university applications hanging over their heads.
Juniors should have already shared their Priorities and Preferences spreadsheet with their university counselor after interviewing their parents. If you have not had that conversation with your child, please plan on doing this over this weekend. Self reflection and communication are key to a successful university research and application process. Junior Seminar next week will focus on starting the university research process and the students will receive an assignment to conduct research on three universities. That work will be due before the December break.
Virtual university visits: Although the virtual university visits specifically targeting ISB students are tapering off, there are still many virtual events happening around the world. Be sure to check the Virtual University Visit list for university presentations that are available for students and families to join. Please check the Virtual University Visits list on the ISB University/College Counseling website for loads of information!
Want to find out more about the University Counseling program at ISB? Please visit the ISB University Counseling website.
Ms. Debbie McDowell (she, her, hers)