Debbie McDowell
debbiem@isb.ac.th
Like everyone, the university counselors are looking forward to the end of the school year and the summer holiday. However, we are still available next week for any Grade 11 student who wants to check in about a draft essay, their university list, or summer activities. Please encourage your child to come by or set an appointment with his/her counselor for a check in before the end of the school year.
As your child continues his/her university investigation and is crafting their application list over the summer, here’s great advice for your child to best navigate the university application process:
- Get to know your university counselor; more importantly, let your university counselor get to know you. The university counselors are invested in supporting you through your personal journey.
- Take time to visit with university representatives, visit campuses, research institutions. The more you know what’s out there, the more you can take ownership of your applications. When you can articulate well the unique purpose of your application, the more likely the readers will be able to picture you contributing to their community of learners.
- Meet with your university counselor throughout the application period. This may be your first time applying to university, but we’ve helped thousands of students who came before you. We check your applications, give you feedback on essays and help you navigate deadlines and requirements.
- Keep perspective. The truth is, you could be happy at a number of universities. There is no perfect school, no secret information, no monopoly on great teaching. Your value and your success are determined by you, not by the reputation of the university you attend. Admissions to a university is not a prize to be won. It’s the reward that comes after deep self discovery and thorough institutional research that leads to finding institutions where you can thrive, be challenged and forge success.
Kindly,
Debbie
Ms. Debbie McDowell (she, her, hers)