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For Year 10-13 Students
Steps to Life after NIST
College Counseling @ NIST
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Who we areMr. Joachim (Kim) EkstromFamily names A-K
[email protected]. 353
Ms. Brenda ManfrediFamily names K-S
[email protected]. 204
Ms. Brita NashFamily names S-Z
[email protected]. 205
Khun Thongkorn (Kluay) [email protected]
Ext. 207
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Counseling Educational Programming Sessions
In Year 10 and 11 , students are encouraged to makeconnections between what they are learning/doing now atNIST and the world of work
In Year 12 and 13 students apply what they know aboutthemselves to the search for an appropriateuniversity/career/major or other post-secondary endeavor.
Students consider:
How does the world work? What is my place inthe world?
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Naviance
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Naviance Engages Students
Helps students learn more about themselvesthrough a number of tests and instruments
Helps students establish meaningful post-secondary goals
Helps students connect those goals with theircoursework and college planning activities
Helps students research universitiesefficiently and effectively
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Resume Builder
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Test Scores SAT
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Naviance Engages Parents
NIST parents are registered on Naviance (limited view) Provides parents with information regarding:
Workshops College visits Emails from counselors Student Surveys
Students university lists Parents can research careers, majors, and universities in thesame way as their children
Increases communication between students and parents
regarding university research and application decisions
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Naviance Engages Teachers
Allows them to upload Letters of Recommendation to students files
Gives them access to students resumes
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Naviance Assists Counselors
Helps us keep track of which universities ourstudents are applying to
Allows us to upload our school documents(teacher/counselor letters of recommendation, transcript, school profileand IB predicted grades) and send 70 % of NIST university applications online
Helps us track how successful students havebeen in their applications
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Naviance Assists Counselors
Set up milestones for students Communicate with students and parents Coordinate communication between students, parents,
teachers, university officers
Get information about students Personality type, Learning style, career interests and plans
Overview the application process Long list Short list Universities applied to/not yet applied to
Access Statistics and reports
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Our Philosophy about College Counseling
1. The university application process begins with learning aboutoneself strengths, preferences, passions, skills, gifts/talent.
1. What do I love?2. What am I good at?3. What are my life priorities?
Students ponder three questions - beginning in Year 10
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Our Philosophy about College Counseling1. The university application process begins with learning about
oneself strengths, preferences, passions, skills, gifts/talent .
Career Interest Profiler
True Colors
2 PersonalityTests in Year 11
1 PersonalityTest in Year 12
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How accurate are these personalitytests?
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Work ExperienceProgram Year 11
Provides an opportunity to find out about theactivities that make up work in all organizations.
Opportunity to meet people doing different jobs andcan learn about what is involved in their jobs.Help you to discover more about your skills, talentsand interests.
Useful in helping you determine what you want or don t want to do in the future.Give you an indication of what kind of program youwant or dont want to study in university
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Our Philosophy about College Counseling
3. Students thrive when they are able to make informed decisionsbased on self-knowledge , a proactive approach to post-secondaryresearch , and support and guidance from home and school.
UniQuestConnecting Your Strengths and Interests
with College Choice
Students research 3 universities in depth Based on the results of the 3 personality tests Share results with parents and counselor August-December in Year 12 5 hour assignment
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Research and Reflect
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University Research Exploration Workshops
Every Thursday 2.30-3.30 pm
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Research Tools
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Students improve theirorganizational skills
College application journal Track their progress with the help of
milestones Compile Long List of interesting
universities
Short List of universities to whichthey will apply Access list of visiting universities Create their resume Take SAT preparation course
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Research IndividualUniversities
Research Individual
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Research IndividualUniversities
R h I di id l
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Research IndividualUniversities
R h I di id l
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Research IndividualUniversities
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Compare Universities
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Short List & Application Tracking
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Our Philosophy about College Counseling
4. There are many post-secondary paths available to each student
3-4 year college degreesVocational school community
collegePreparatory coursesGap Year(s)Military Service
Working full timeInternship experienceStarting own businessTravel (and work)Deferred applications
Wh d NIST d d
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Where do NIST students attendUniversity?
EVERYWHERE
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Main Differences in Admissions?US/Canada/Asia
Transcript Year 10 Year 13 (semester 1)SATI/SATII/ACT Scores
IB Assessment Predictions
Teacher RecommendationsExtra-curricular activities
Essay
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UK
Predicted IB Assessment Grades
Personal StatementReference
Main Differences in Admissions?
i iff i Ad i i ?
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AustraliaApply with Predicted Grades or Final IB Results
Letter of Recommendation
SAT may be required/recommended
Main Differences in Admissions?
M i Diff i Ad i i ?
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ThailandLetter of Recommendation (optional for most faculties)
SAT/CU-AAT/TU-GETTOEFL/IELTS/CU-TEP
Hardcopy Application with formal photo, family paper, copyof ID card, or Online application for many faculties
Main Differences in Admissions?
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Special transcript for Thai Universities
GradingLevel
IB StandardLevel
GPA IB HigherLevel
GPA
Excellent 7 4.0 7 4.50
Very Good 6 3.75 6 4.25
Good 5 3.50 5 4.00
Satisfactory 4 2.75 4 3.25
Needs Improvement 3 2.00 3 2.50
Weak 2 1.25 2 1.50
Very Weak 1 0 1 0No Grade Awarded N 0 N 0
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TOEFL/IELTS
We recommend that students take TOEFL orIELTS
If their passport doesnt say made in UK, US,
Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
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Parent Information Sessions
Year 13 in August Year 12 in August Counselors provide guidance and
reassurance through private meetings,phone calls and by e-mail
Counselors also copy parents on alluniversity counseling messages to students
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Talking with your children
about money Your must have an honest conversation with your
children about money
The question youll need to answer is this:How much money is available each year for four years of undergraduate study?
While some entrance and merit-based scholarshipsare available to international students, it is not safe torely on them, regardless of how strong a student yourchild is.
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Three-Way Conferences
During the months of April-May Meeting with Year 12 student and parents Discuss the Long List of Universities Discuss factors that may impact certain
choices
Review Questionnaire
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How do the universities view the IBProgram
Diploma/Certificate/NIST High School Diploma EE TOK CAS
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University Visits 127 individual visits to NIST last school year Australian University Fair at NIST CIS US College Fair at NIST 29 universities
Linden Tours US College Fair at NIST -28 universities AEO Tour US University Fair at NIST -19 universities Thai University Fair at NIST 20 universities OCSC University Fair at Paragon 100 universities
US College Fair 9.00-17.00 at Landmark Hotel 50universities Japanese University Fair Asia Hotel, Bangkok Australian University Fair at Queen Sirikit Center
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School Organized College ToursDuring summer
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College Counseling News
Last Thursday of every month throughout Year 12 and 13
Contact Information
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Contact InformationMr. Joachim (Kim) EkstromFamily names A-K
[email protected]. 353
Ms. Brenda ManfrediFamily names K-S
[email protected]. 204
Ms. Brita NashFamily names [email protected]. 205
Khun Thongkorn (Kluay) [email protected]. 207
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