Debbie McDowell
debbiem@isb.ac.th
Class of 2022
There are several events that will be provided for parents of seniors in the near future. Mark your calendar. If you are the parent of a senior who will be going to the US for university as an international student and will require a student visa, please plan on attending (on campus) the US Visa Presentation by the US Embassy Consular Office on Thursday, 7 April at 3:00 PM in the MPB 1.
Also there will be a Transitions Presentation by the university counselors for parents of seniors on that same day, Thursday, 7 April at 9:00 AM. At this time, we expect that presentation to be virtual but if we can move it to in person/zoom, we will do so. Please watch this space for details as we near that date.
Looking ahead, the university counselors are working with the grade 12 advisors to provide several opportunities for the students to connect with graduates of ISB who will be able to share their university experiences. There will be a session in Advisory at the end of the month in which seniors can visit with an ISB Graduate about their university experience. The seniors will choose sessions based on university major or subject interest. Then, a general session will be held on 19 April in which a live virtual panel of ISB graduates will speak about their university transition and time at university. And… the seniors will also participate in the “Been There, Done That” discussion with the grade 11 students to give them sage advice on how to prepare for and handle their upcoming senior year.
Class of 2023
Junior Led Conferences are almost finished! Most grade 11 students have already presented their Junior Led Conference and the rest are scheduled to be completed before the end of March with their university counselor and their parents. If a parent wants to attend the meeting in person, please let the counselor know in advance of the meeting and an invitation to come on campus can be arranged (with proper Covid protocols.) The counselors look forward to hearing from the rest of the students about what their plans are for life after ISB! Looking ahead, the next Junior Seminar will be on Monday, 28 March.
Class of 2024
Mark your calendars! University Night for grade 10 students and parents will be on Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30 PM. Watch this space as we are working towards getting permission to have that in person at the Chevron Theater. We look forward to meeting with grade 10 families to kick start the university research and selection process.
Parent Coffees Continue!
Thanks to all those who joined the sessions this week. It was great to have the opportunity to present to our Japanese and Korean communities. You can see the recording and slides here. We will be having two more parent meetings next week.
Be sure to join the university counselors on Monday, 28 March @ 9:00 AM for the Thai Community Meeting. Parents can join by clicking on this link. The presentation will be in English but we will have an interpreter available to explain in Thai, as needed, and to assist parents who feel most comfortable asking questions in Thai.
On Thursday, 31 March @ 9:00 AM we will host the Chinese Community Meeting. Parents can join by clicking on this link. Again, the presentation will be in English but our Chinese Liaison will be available to explain in Chinese, as needed, and to assist parents who feel most comfortable asking questions in Chinese.
The university counselors are excited about meeting with our different communities, providing information and answering their questions.
Future Parent Coffees are scheduled for:
28 March @ 9:00 AM: Thai Community Meeting
31 March @ 9:00 AM: Chinese Community Meeting
25 April @ 9:00 AM: Financing University Studies
Please watch this space for information about location, links and details.
University Visits
Virtual university visits: Be sure to check the Virtual University Visit list for university presentations that are available for students and families to join.
Please check the ISB University/College Counseling website for loads of information. You will find university research tools, transition resources for students and parents, recordings of Parent Coffees and family presentations, virtual university visits, information about testing and how to sign up for the SAT at ISB, a list of summer programs about which the counselors have been informed, and the ISB School Profile.
Kindly,
Debbie