Newsletter Issue 19

1 JAN 2016

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Careers Inf ormation f or Year 11 13 Students

Message for Year 13 Students:
It is now time to finalise your choices for university applications, to finish your research and
choose the country/university that is the right fit for YOU. You must ensure that you would be
happy to attend any of the universities you apply for. Research, research, research.
University Application Deadlines:
Region

External Deadline

Canada
University of California
Hong Kong (HKU Fast Track)
Hong Kong (HKU Main Round)
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Early
Round) Decision by December 31, 2016
Chinese University of Hong Kong (Advance Offer)
Chinese University of Hong Kong (Regular)
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
(Regular) Decision by April 30, 2016
Baptist University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
United Kingdom (Regular)
United States of America (Early)
United States of America (Regular)

Jan - Feb
Nov 1 30, 2015
Nov 16, 2015
Dec 30, 2015
Nov 15, 2015
Nov 17, 2015
Jan 5, 2016
Jan 3, 2016
Jan 5, 2016
February 22, 2016
Jan 15, 2016
Nov 1, 2015
~ Jan 1, 2016 & onwards

For deadlines of other institutions in Hong Kong, please consult HE Counsellor or visit the institutions website.

SAT/PSAT:
KGV is now a test centre.
SAT Exam Dates & Application Deadlines:
Test Dates
Early Reg.
Deadline
Regular Reg.
Deadline

3 Oct, 2015

7 Nov, 2015

5 Dec, 2015

23 Jan, 2016

7 May, 2016

4 Jun, 2016

27 Aug, 2015

1 Oct, 2015

29 Oct, 2015

17 Dec, 2015

31 Mar, 2016

28 Apr, 2016

3 Sep, 2015

9 Oct, 2015

5 Nov, 2015

28 Dec, 2015

8 Apr, 2016

5 May, 2016

KGV CEEB Code:

670530
KGV Test Center Code:
62233
Please refer to this link for more information and registration.

- - SC H O LA RSH I PS

Scholarship amount:
Application deadline:

University of Toronto Hong Kong Scholarship Program

CAD$13,000 to CAD$22,000 / annum
13 January, 2016

HKUST Alumni Endowment Fund Sports Scholarships for New Undergraduate Students (2016/17
Entry) & Non-Academic Scholarships for Local New Undergraduate Students (2016/17 Entry) and
more
Application deadline:
15 January, 2016
Direct Admission and Non-local Student Scholarships for Undergraduate Studies at Lingnan
University
Online Application Period:
1 December 2015 - 30 March 2016
More information is available here and here.
Yale Young Global Scholars-Singapore Program
Application deadline:
26 January, 2016
To be eligible for the full scholarship, applicants MUST meet all of the following:
Be a citizen of the Hong Kong S.A.R. and currently reside in the Hong Kong S.A.R.;
Have attended school in the Hong Kong S.A.R. for the majority of their education;
Complete the YYGS-Singapore online application, including the financial aid portion.
Online application here.
The University of Tulsa - Fall 2016 International Scholarship for Excellence and Academic Leadership
Scholarship amount:
Full-tuition for a total of four years
Application deadline:
18 January, 2016
[NEW] Spring Program for the Gifted and Talented 2016
Application deadline:
25 January, 2016
A briefing session will be held on 16 January, 2016, parents are welcome to attend.

For students who are interested in applying for scholarships, please inform the careers department
at least 6 weeks before the application deadline.
- - IN S ID E K GV
University/Visitor

Date

Time

Venue

Patricia Chan from U Penn

6 January 2016

10:25 11:15

SSC 4 & 5

Universities of London (4 universities)

Imperial, King's, SOAS & UCL

14 January 2016

13:25 - 14:20

GLT

Leeds Beckett University

19 January 2016

13:25 - 14:20

SSC 4 & 5

Regent's University London

19 January 2016

10:35

SSC 3

The University of Manchester

21 January 2016

13:25 - 14:20

SSC 4 & 5

Temple University

21 January 2016

10:35

SSC 5

UCAS

21 January 2016

10:00 12:00

SSC 3 & 4

The University for the Creative Arts

22 January 2016

13:25 - 14:20

SSC 5

University of Southampton

22 January 2016

10:35

SSC 5

BPP University - Law Seminar

26 January 2016

13:25 - 14:20

SSC 5

University of Bristol

23 February 2016

15:30

SSC 1-5 + GLT

London School of Economics

University of Warwick
Taster lecture on 'Child Soldiers'

26 February 2016

10:55 - 11:15

Hall

11 March 2016

13:25 - 14:20

SSC 4

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ASIA REGION
[NEW] SCAD Hong Kong Workshop Day
Date:
Venue:
Register online.

16 Jan, 2015
Time:
292 Tai Po Road, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon

14:00 17:00

EUROPE REGION
UCAS personal statement advice from LSE
EducationUK December Events
23-24.1

Education UK exhibition 2016

4 London universities (Imperial, KCL, UCL and SOAS) information evening

Date:
13 Jan, 2015
Time:
17:00 19:00
Venue:
West Island School, 3/F Auditorium, 250 Victoria Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Click here for registration and more information.
Date:
16-17 Jan, 2015
Time:
11:00 17:00
Venue:
Grand Hyatt Lounge and Library Rooms, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Click here for registration and more information.

ESF Fair @ Island School

Date:
Venue:

20 Jan, 2015
Island School

Time:

14:30 16:00

University of the Arts London Interview Session in December 2015

Date:
College Applied:

21, 22, 25 January 2016

Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins,
Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication,
London College of Fashion, Wimbledon College of Arts
Venue:
University of the Arts London, Marketing and Recruitment Representative (Hong Kong and Macau)(
Chamberlain Educational Services Centre ), 21/F, 10 Pottinger Street , Central, HK
Application Materials:
Portfolio (if applicable), Academic Transcripts, IELTS result, Reference Letter, Filled
Application Form, Personal Statement, Identity Card, Education Certificate, Passport Copy
If you want your portfolio to be better prepared for the interview, you can join tailor made portfolio preparation course at
International Creative Art & Design Academy (http://www.arts-edu.com.hk). Interested students should enrol early to reserve
a place. (For reservation: +852 34268000). Please submit your portfolio to their Marketing and Recruitment Representative
(Hong Kong & Macau) at your earliest convenience for initial assessment and guidance.
Reservation can be made here by e-mailing ualhk@chamberlain-edu.com

Invitation to the UK University Preparation Programme

Application deadline:

1 March, 2016

IE University Junior Advisory Board (spending 5 days in Spain on the IE university campuses)
Date:
Application deadline:

11 ~ 15 April, 2016
17 Jan, 2016

KGV Careers Newsletter 1 January 2016 arranged by Chris Kuh.

Careers and Guidance Department / careers.office@kgv.edu.hk
King George V School
N.B The school cannot take responsibility for the content / quality of external events.