Message From University Counselors in January

 31-01-17

Creative Careers Workshop: Screenwriter Niranjan Iyengar
On February 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., OIS will host The Explorer Project for students interested in creative careers. Based on the feedback from interested students, screenwriter Niranjan Iyengar will join us for the day to talk about his journey and the industry and then work with you on a project.  We need 10 more students to commit in order to run this workshop. If interested, please sign up in Rm 608 by Friday Feb 3.  If we get enough students, the cost of 3000 rupees will be taken from your imprest account.  
Grade 9 Parents: Log-in for Family Connections sent Jan 30
Please check your inbox for an email with the subject line "Family Connections" for your log in information to Naviance.  This is the portal your children will be using for their university and career search over the next three years.  This year we have started with the Learning Style Inventory and Career Cluster Finder.  This is a great place to start your conversations with your child about what their future will hold.  You can also search for universities that will fit your child and explore career options.  (Your child can show you around!)  Happy hunting...

 
30-01-17

 ANU talk on Malaria on Tuesday, January 31 (Parents and Students)
Australian National University senior academic Dr Kiaran Kirk will give a short lecture on biotechnology and malaria to interested parents and students on January 31 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in OIS Board Room.  If interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org today.  


25-01-17

 Grade 8 Parents: email regarding Naviance's Family Connection
If you have not already, please log into Naviance's Family Connection to view information on careers and universities.  The link, username, and password were emailed to you on January 12 from Puja Srivastava, subject line "Family Connection Account Information".  Please check your spam box in case it was routed there.  If you still cannot find it, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org.
POSTPONED: Behind the Scenes: US University Admissions workshop
The workshop has been cancelled for February 9 due to an emergency on the organizer's part.  We will find a new date and let you know as soon as possible.  I apologize for any inconvenience


24-01-17

 1. Uni Visits (6th Floor Lounge, Students Only)
 Monday, January 30, lunch
Raffles
University of Cincinnati
University of Queensland
 Wednesday, February 1, lunch
Rutgers
U of Delaware
Gustavus Adolphus College
U of Iowa
Nova Southeastern U
U of Alabama
U of St Thomas
George Mason U
 Friday, February 3, Block 4
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA (Santa Barbara, CA)
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY (Daytona Beach, Florida)
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY (San Diego, CA)
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (Manhattan, KS)
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (Ames, IA)
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA (Norman, OK)
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI (Columbia, MO)
KENDALL COLLEGE (Chicago, IL)
OHIO UNIVERSITY (Athens, OH)
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN (Savannah, GA)
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY (Chicago, IL)
ALBION COLLEGE    (Albion, MI)
 Tuesday, February 6
U of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Indiana University
University of Minnesota
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
2. ANU talk on Malaria on Tuesday, January 31 (Parents and Students)
 Australian National University senior academic Dr Kiaran Kirk will give a short lecture on biotechnology and malaria to interested parents and students on January 31 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in OIS Board Room.  If interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org or sign up in Room 608 by Monday noon.  
 3. Reminder: OIS Book Study is next week! (Parents Only)
 We have 45 primary parents and 30 secondary parents signed up for the discussions next week (primary on February 2 and secondary on February 3; both 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the OIS Staff Lounge).  If your plans have changed, please let me know so I can adjust on my end.  Very excited to discuss How to Talk so Kids/Teens Will Listen.... Happy reading and see you soon!
 4. Behind the Scenes: US University Admissions, February 9 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (open to parents and students)
 The workshop at Oberoi International School will be held on Thursday 9th February from 3:00pm to 4:00pm, and will be conducted by Mr. Ed Boland Former Assistant Director of Admissions at Yale University. He has 25 years of experience in an array of educational settings.  The one-hour interactive workshop will take the students and parents through the following:
 1. Myths and Truths Uncovered – understanding the real truth behind standardized exams, extracurricular activities, and essays
2. Case Study Analysis – a walk into real students’ applications to understand why they were accepted or rejected by top universities
3. Lookout points – errors that cause students to get rejected and how we suggest they should change it
4. Theme and Persona – we explain the importance of building a clear personality through various sections of the Common Application.
5. One-on-one analysis – random students will be selected and asked to hand over their activity template (attached herewith). The Admission Officer with his team will do a live demonstration of how the Admission Office will view it along with his suggestions for candidacy building to better his chances of getting into his/her Dream University.
If interested in attending, please email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org or sign up in Room 608 by 3:00 p.m. February 6.


18-01-17

PSAT for Grade 8 or 9 (only 6 tests left)
OIS will offer the PSATs for Grade 8 or 9 OIS students on February 25 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (This is for those of you applying to summer programs that require PSAT.) The cost of 1400 rupees will be taken out of the imprest account. There are only ten tests available so first come, first served. Sign up in Room 608 or email tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org. 
 
Creative Careers Workshop (open to Grade 6-12 students)
On February 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., OIS will host The Explorer Project for students interested in creative careers. Based on the feedback from interested students, a professional will join us for the day to talk about their career journey and the industry and then work with you on a project. Possible career topics include screenwriter, choreographer, art director, VFX specialist, fashion designer, and/or music composer. We need 40 students to commit in order to run this workshop. If interested, please sign up in Room 608 and specify which speaker you would be interested in attending.  If we get enough students, the cost of 3000 rupees per student will be taken from your imprest account.  Sign-ups close on Friday, January 20. 

10-01-17

Creative Careers Workshop
On February 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., OIS will host The Explorer Project for students interested in creative careers. Based on the feedback from interested students, a professional will join us for the day to talk about their career journey and the industry and then work with you on a project.  Possible career topics include screenwriter, choreographer, art director, VFX specialist, fashion designer, and/or music composer.  We need 40 students to commit in order to run this workshop. If interested, please sign up in Rm 608 and specify which speaker you would be interested in attending.  If we get enough students, the cost of 3000 rupees per student will be taken from your imprest account.