Juko 2020 Intro

Welcome to
JUKO 2020

Purpose of Juko

1. Highlight opportunities ISM students have after graduation
2. Explain the college research and admissions process for

various regions - Europe, UK, US, Canada, Australia, Asia
3. Encourage parents and students to work closely with each

other and the HS counselors
4. Provide guidance for parents on how to support their young

adults through this process
5. Provide information on Testing, Gap Year, and Financial Aid

2

Our HS Counseling Team

Class of 2020 Number of countries
applied to:
Applied to
22 countries ● 1: 108 students
● 2: 49 students
Matriculated to ● 3: 30 students
16 countries ● 4: 4 students
● 5: 2 students

Class of 2020
College Matriculation

5 most popular schools

By applications: By matriculations:

1. University of California (189) 1. University of Toronto (12)

2. University of British Columbia (44) 2. University of British Columbia (8)

3. University of Toronto (44) 3. Ateneo de Manila University (6)

4. New York University (40) 4. Santa Clara University (6)

5. Northeastern University (35) 5. Northeastern University (5)

Counselors’ focus is now on
Grade 11 Students

7

HOW MANY UNIVERSITIES ARE OUT THERE?

○ UK: 100+ Universities
○ Australia: 40+ Universities
○ Canada: 100+ Universities
○ US: 4000+ Universities

8

Moment 9

HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE PROCESS

START EARLY 10

Thinking about the Long List

● Cast a wide net
● Join virtual tours
● Use online university research tools
● Focus on factors that are important to you
● Keep dreams alive during these uncertain times!
● But also be realistic
● Selecting an initial pool of 15 to 20 universities will give you

the flexibility to eliminate universities later

11

What does your dream school look like?

● Conversations started
early this semester in
Bearcats and Beyond

● 5 most important criteria
● Fit Survey

Program/major, academic requirements, location, size, cost, quality
of education, reputation, rankings, internships, approach to
education, safety, weather/climate, post-study visa and work
opportunities, family/friends nearby, airport accessibility, direct flight

Do what you love!

13

Overheard Common Misconceptions

● The more selective a college, ● If I make the “wrong” choice
the better it must be
now, my future/ career/life will
● If a university is “easy” to get
into, it can’t be good be over

● The “best” students are applying ● Only students who attend the
to the US/UK/Canada, therefore,
I should too most famous universities

have jobs/are financially

secure/are happy

● My independent college

counselor told me. . .

14

15

Student Driven Process 16

Parents’ role

● Stay informed

● Be part of the process

● Listen well

● Guide

● Counselor

● Supporter

● Encourager

● NOT the Doer 17

Initiate open, honest conversations

● What are your non-negotiables?
● Research, take notes, reflect, research, discuss again
● BUT….Don’t always talk about college!!
● One night per week is appropriate

18

A Few Pitfalls to Avoid

● Doing the work for your child
● Changing your mind at the last minute
● Nagging
● Letting your world revolve around school and university

research
● Competing with your friends and co-workers

19

Timeline

● Winter Break: Student/Parent Surveys

● January - April: Individual Meetings with Families

● February: US Mock Admissions Workshop

● May/June: Essays, Personal Statement, Application

Workshops

● Summer: Continue research, complete first drafts of essays

● Fall Semester: Application and Essay Workshops

● 15 October - 1 November: “Early” Applications

● January: Many Application Deadlines Around the World

● January-February: Bearcats and Beyond 20

Grade 11 University Meetings

Jan→April

● HS Transcript(s)
● Timeline
● University Lists/Suggestions
● CIALFO
● Recommendations
● Summer Plans
● Testing Calendar
● And more...

21

It can be stressful process

Be a good ISM community member, be supportive of each
other. Be kind. Remember one size does not fit all so be
mindful of how you talk about this process, your words do
matter.
Remember that some students don’t go straight to
university. Gap year, military service, work and internships.

22

Forbes interns talk about what they wish they had known before heading to college

23

Enjoy tonight’s sessions!

● Choose the presentations that are relevant to you.
● If you have questions afterwards, please fill out the

Google Form listed on the HS Counselor blog site.
● We will respond to your questions by email next week.

https://hscounseling.ismanila.org/presentations/juko-2020