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Message from University Counselors in August

22/8/2017

 
SA  18-08-17
Medical Mondays continue! 
 Monday, August 21 - 
Lunch time - Australian University Fair - The University of Newcastle ICHM Griffith University Australian National University UTS (open to students only - 6th floor lounge area)
3:00 p.m. - US Uni fair - California Lutheran University DePauw University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Indiana University Bloomington Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Miami University Michigan State University North Carolina State University Rutgers University—Camden San Diego State University, University of California, San Diego University of California, SantaBarbara University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Wabash College *(open to students only - 6th floor lounge area) 3:00 p.m. - Introduction to UKCAT and BMAT entrance exams
Tuesday, August 22 - 
3:00 p.m. - Studying in Canada - The rep from Uni of British Columbia will give a talk about studying in Canada, how to apply, and what UBC is all about.
 Wednesday, August 23- 
Lunch time - Visit by Fordham Uni, USA 
3:00 p.m. - Studying Hospitality and Culinary Arts Talk (meeting room ground floor)
3:00 p.m. - Talk on US Universities and the Trump Presidency 
(Wondering what the current political climate is in the US under President Trump, and how it may affect your experience on campus? Hear from three admission representatives at highly selective US universities on their perspective. From politics on campus, to work authorization and visa processing we will give our impressions of how international students have been affected by the current administration, and take questions. We will also give information on our universities, admission processes, as well as scholarships.)
 Thursday, August 24 - 
Lunch time - Visit by Rollins, Santa Clara, Chapman, NW Qatar Uni Visit and Drexel University USA and NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai) 
3:00 p.m. - Getting Loans to Finance your Child's Education (Loans to fund your child's dream education should be the easiest part in planning your child's career. However, lack of financing forces students to give up on their dreams every year. Founded by IITians with 10+ years of experience in the financial services industry, GyanDhan aims to equalize and expand access to higher education. In the past 12 months, we have helped ~200 students get over 50crores in loans to pursue their dreams of higher education. GyanDhan works with banks to provide the best offer to the customer and provides industry leading customer service. Open to parents and students.
 
NOTE: All sessions during lunch break are at the lounge area on the 6th floor and are for students only. Sessions at 3:00 p.m. are in the Board Room on the ground floor and open to parents and students.

*(Parents who would want to attend the 3:00 p.m. session, need to ask their son/daughter to register them through Naviance)


SA  16-08-17
Hello from UC Davis!
If you are interested in attending an application workshop conducted by the representative from University of California - Davis, please register here.
Link: https://ucdavis.askadmissions.net/Portal/EI/GroupUrl?gid=530459b51c4b8a949b495890dac9331905c517
Date, time and location: 18 August 15:30 or 18:00 @ JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, Mumbai

SA  10-08-17

1. Kings College London Info Session on Friday Aug 11 from 3:00-4:00 in the OIS Board Room (open to parents and students).  Please RSVP to tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org (parents) or sign up in Room 608 (students) by Aug 10.
2. Medical Mondays will take place during August.  This is a chance for Gr 9-12 students who are considering studying medicine in the UK to learn about the application process from current UK medical students. Meetings will take place from 3:00-4:00 in the OIS Board Room (open to students only).  Topics are:
-- Monday Aug 14: Writing a winning personal statement for UK medical schools-- Monday Aug 21: Introduction to ukcat and bmat entrance exams
-- Monday Aug 28: Prepping for UK medical school interviews
Please RSVP sign up in Rm 608 (students) by Aug 13.

3. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Info Session on Friday Aug 18 from 3:00-4:00 in the OIS Board Room (open to parents and students).  HKUST will host an information seminar for students and parents on the latest information on studying and living at HKUST as well as our application procedures for 2018 entry.  Please RSVP to tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org (parents) or sign up in Rm 608 (students) by Aug 17.

SA  09-08-17
The following universities are visiting Mumbai:
  • Chapman University (CA)
  • Rollins College (FL)
  • Santa Clara University (CA)
  • Northwestern University Qatar
 
If students are interested in 30 minute interview with one of the universities while in Mumbai, please register individually.
 **Note, if a student would like to register for an interview with more than one institution they must register for a separate interview slot for each institution.
 START HERE Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_7RN5cKBh7Zz8GtMFYo98pvtQghx_RTmm7GP3xECAOw/edit#gid=0
to view all the available interview slots and locations. For a student to register for a 30 minute interview, please click or email the proper institution below. 
· Chapman University link: https://go.chapman.edu/portal/regionalinterviews?c=&zip=&country=IN
·Northwestern University in Qatar link: https://apply.qatar.northwestern.edu/portal/nuq_on_the_road
· Rollins College link: https://apply.rollins.edu/portal/int_int
· Santa Clara University - please email Rosalie Saladzius, Senior Associate Director of International Admission - rsaladzius@scu.edu

SA  04-08-17
Admission Officers  Brandeis, Case Western Reserve, Emory, NYU, Rochester, Tufts, and Washington  in St. Louis are hosting information sessions for prospective students in India. In addition to learning detailed information about each of our , you will find out what they are looking for when they review your application and have the chance to compare notes with other talented students  your area. For more details click here
Link: https://admission.emory.edu/portal/india
 
Two articles students should read to learn more about  applications.
  • https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2017-08-01/6-common-reasons-why-college-applications-get-rejected#
  • https://www.forbes.com/pictures/5977522f31358e0138039425/no-20-tie-stanford-univer/#521da76f144c

SA  02-08-17
1. University Fair for the Universities of Leeds, Nottingham, Essex, Bristol, Portsmouth, Exeter on Wednesday Aug 9 from 3:00-4:00 in the OIS Board Room (open to parents and students).  There will be a brief intro about applying to the UK, FAQs, and then a chance to talk with individual uni reps. Please RSVP to tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org (parents) or sign up in Room 608 (students) by Aug 8.
 
2. Kings College London Info Session on Friday Aug 11 from 3:00-4:00 in the OIS Board Room (open to parents and students).  Please RSVP to tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org (parents) or sign up in Room 608 (students) by Aug 10.
 
3. Medical Mondays will take place during August.  This is a chance for Gr 9-12 students who are considering studying medicine in the UK to learn about the application process from current UK medical students. Meetings will take place from 3:00-4:00 in the OIS Board Room (open to students only).  Topics are:
-- Monday Aug 14: Writing a winning personal statement for UK medical schools
-- Monday Aug 21: Introduction to ukcat and bmat entrance exams
-- Monday Aug 28: Prepping for UK medical school interviews
Please RSVP sign up in Rm 608 (students) by Aug 13.
 
4. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Info Session on Friday Aug 18 from 3:00-4:00 in the OIS Board Room (open to parents and students).  HKUST will host an information seminar for students and parents on the latest information on studying and living at HKUST as well as our application procedures for 2018 entry.  Please RSVP to tiffany.goulet@oberoi-is.org (parents) or sign up in Rm 608 (students) by Aug 17.
 
5. Are you or someone you know interested in pursuing higher studies in the United States? Want to learn more about the university application process, admissions tests, or how to apply for a U.S. student visa?
 At the event, you will be able to:
·Interact with Education USA advisers from the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)
·Speak with Visa Officers from the U.S. Consulate
·Network with students planning on studying in the United States
 
Date: Friday, August 18, 2017
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Venue: U.S. Consulate General, C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai

Registration is mandatory. To register sign-up at https://goo.gl/MH4CQE
Share with your friends / family, anyone you know who is interested in studying in the U.S.

If you have any queries, please contact Behrooz Avari at AvariBK@state.gov or call 022-26724942.
 
 
Can't wait to hear all about your summer...
Ms Minal, Ms Catherine, and Ms Tiffany


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