Before attending the fair, you should highlight the institutions to whom you would like to Performing Arts Centre (PAC) speak. This will help you use your time effectively. MYP students | 9:30-10:30 am USA University College London Creighton University University for the Creative Arts DP students | 10:30-11:30 am EducationUSA University of Aberdeen Hawaii Pacific University University of Bath St. John’s University University of Birmingham University of Bristol University of California, Davis University of Buckingham Year 10 - 13 students and University of California, Irvine University of East Anglia (UEA) University of California, Santa Cruz University of Exeter parents are welcome University of Notre Dame University of Glasgow University of Southern California University of Hertfordshire University of Hull Canada University of Kent Carleton University University of Leeds Concordia University University of Lincoln Dalhousie University University of Liverpool McGill University University of Southampton Simon Fraser University University of St. Andrews The University of British Columbia University of Strathclyde University of the Arts London Trent University University of Warwick University of Calgary University of Waterloo Western University Australia York University Flinders University International College of Hotel Management Monash University Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Centennial College The University of Melbourne City University of Hong Kong The University of Queensland Hang Seng Management College University of New South Wales Hong Kong Baptist University SCAD Hong Kong The Chinese University of Hong Kong Europe The Hong Kong University of Austrian Trade Commission Science and Technology (HKUST) Campus France (HK Office) The University of Hong Kong Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne Yew Chung Community College Glion Institute of Higher Education Les Roches International School UK of Hotel Management Arts University Bournemouth Aston University, Birmingham Other BPP University Nagoya University (Japan) British Council National University of Singapore Durham University NYU Abu Dhabi Edge Hill University The University of Nottingham (Ningbo, China) Falmouth University Waseda University (Japan) Goldsmiths, University of London New College of the Humanities Newcastle University Norwich University of the Arts Nottingham Trent University Royal Holloway, University of London SOAS, University of London St. George’s, University of London Swansea University The University of Edinburgh The University of Manchester The University of Nottingham University Fair The University of Sheffield Trinity College Dublin Tuesday, September 22, 2015 Please consider the following information before you attend the RCHK University Fair. Sum up what you are looking for by filling in the blanks!

What subject to study at university? My 1st, 2nd & 3rd city/country choices for my post-secondary studies are:

1. One of the most important considerations when applying for a course is ENJOYMENT. You must 1. ______choose a course that YOU want to do, not your parents or teachers! 2. ______2. Do you continue with a subject you have already studied in IB, do you choose an entirely new subject or do you want to apply with an undeclared/undecided major? 3. ______

Remember that subjects at university level can be radically different from IB and the content/ My 1st, 2nd & 3rd university/programme choices for my post-secondary studies are: teaching/ assessment can also vary widely from institution to institution. Some may plunge you into the main subject from the first term, while others ask you to study, perhaps, three subjects 1. ______for the first year or deliver a common core to all students, in Social Sciences for example. 2. ______3. How are your grades? Are you likely to gain the grades required to study a particular course at university? 3. ______

4. Are there any special subject requirements for admission to the course? Check carefully. Here’s a list of some questions that you may want to ask… 5. How much flexibility is there in your chosen degree course or programme? Is a wide selection of electives available? About the university • What are the strengths of your university? • What are the major differences of this university compared to…? What institution characteristics are most important to you? • Can you describe the atmosphere of your university? • Why do you think students choose to go to your university? The following topics may be very important as you consider particular schools. Once you have thought • What, in your view, makes a strong application? about the academic programmes which best match what you want to study, there are many other things to consider in helping you make your final decision. These include guaranteed housing, extra- Courses curricular activities, cost of tuition/housing, proximity to major cities, the weather, the school’s social/ • I am interested in a career in ...... Can you tell me about the range of recreational scene and many others. courses that you offer for this particular career path? • What subjects and grade requirements are there for this course? Write down some of your preferences under the following headings: • Which of your programmes have internships? • What do you recommend as other options if I do not achieve the grades a. Traditional/Modern/Large/Small/Cost required for a specific course?

Student Services b. Campus/Large City/Small Town • What sport/music/performing arts facilities are available? • Can you tell me about student accommodation facilities? c. Preferred Region/Type of environment How do I go about securing accommodation? • Will I be able to work part time on campus? • Can you tell me about transportation to and from the university? d. Type of accommodation (e.g. is ‘residence’ guaranteed for 1st yr students)? General Questions • What scholarships are available for international students? How do I apply? e. Extra-curricular activities/opportunities • What does it cost to study at your university? • How do you assess home status (for UK universities only)? • What if I plan to take a gap year? Can I defer entry to your university? f. Other important considerations… • Can you explain the application process to me?