For students at an International School, choosing where to attend University is both exciting and overwhelming. These students are lucky enough to be able to choose anywhere in the world to further their education, however, with so many choices it is easy to become confused.
I have compiled the following information to help with your application process.
- Canada
- - University of Alberta – Overview 09/10
- - University of British Columbia – Handbook 09/10
- - McGill University – Viewbook 08/09
- - McGill University – Calendar
- - McMaster University – Handbook 09
- - Queen’s University – Brochure
- - University of Toronto – Handbook 09/10
- - Trent University – Viewbook 2009
- UK
- - University of Bristol – Welcome Guide
- - University of Cambridge – International Students
- - University of Cambridge – A-Z Guide for International Students 2008-2009
- - University of Oxford – A-Z Guide for International Students 2008-2009
- - University of Warwick – Enrollment Instructions
- - University of St. Andrew’s – Student Handbook 2008-2009
- - Staying Healthy in the UK
- - Study Methods in the UK
General Information
Top 500 Universities ~ Download ~
Top 500 Universities – Alphabetical ~ Download ~
Steps for Application ~ Download ~
- Steps for Application
- Decide on a program of study; for example, Medicine, Business, Accounting, Engineering etc.
- Decide what country or countries you wish to study in. Narrow your choice down to one or two countries.
- Make a list of up to seven universities that you are interested in.
- Go to their website and see what the requirements are for this program. Check out:
- What the minimum IB score needed for application is
- What other documents are needed; for example: Personal Statement, Letters of reference, Admissions examination (UKCAT, SAT, TOFEL, etc)
- Make a note of important deadlines. Make sure you realize that application deadlines are sometimes a lot sooner than you think. For example, UK applications are due the October of your second IB year.
- Make plans to complete all needed testing and documentation. For example, if applying to the USA, you will need to write the SATs (standardized admissions test) and have your results send to the school’s you are applying to. This might not be offered at your school and it is up to you to revise, and register for the test.
- Check out the school’s website. Look at things like:
- Virtual tour of the campus
- School Fee’s
- Residence (where you would live your first year)
- What the surrounding city/town has to offer
- Look into scholarships, bursaries or other financial aid if needed.
Canada
University of Alberta – Overview 09/10 ~ Download ~
University of British Columbia – Handbook 09/10 ~ Download ~
McGill University – Viewbook 08/09 ~ Download ~
McGill University – Calendar ~ Download ~
McMaster University – Handbook 09 ~ Download ~
Queen’s University – Brochure ~ Download ~
University of Toronto – Handbook 09/10 ~ Download ~
USA
SAT General Information ~ Download ~
SAT Test Day Tips ~ Download ~
SAT Calculator Policy ~ Download ~
SAT Passage Based Reading ~ Download ~
SAT Sentence Completion ~ Download ~
SAT Approaches to the Writing Section ~ Download ~
UK
University of Bristol – Welcome Guide ~ Download ~
University of Cambridge – International Students ~ Download ~
University of Cambridge – A-Z Guide for International Students 08/09 ~ Download ~
University of Oxford – A-Z Guide for International Students 08/09 ~ Download ~
University of Warwick – Enrollment Instructions ~ Download ~
University of St. Andrew’s – Student Handbook 08/09 ~ Download ~
Staying Healthy in the UK ~ Download ~