15 October 2024
Important Reminders for Year 13
Applications and PG Release Info
21 October 2024 (4:00pm) - Internal deadline for USA ED/EA/Priority Filing
04 November 2024 (4:00pm) - University of Toronto (Use Regular PGs. Submit application and pay fee, school sends PGs later)
06 November 2024 (9:00am) - Regular PGs available to view (your FE counsellor will email them to you)
IBCP/DP Corner
Upcoming FE Core Classes for Year 12 & 13
Year 13 FE Core classes - 1 Nov
Song & Qing - 6/F Seminar room
Ming - S404
Tang - 4/F DP Lounge
**We will send out an email reminder on the morning of FE Core classes that will confirm locations, as these are subject to change.**
2024-2025 Internal FE Deadlines
The FE team sets internal deadlines to help Year 13 students stay on track with their university applications.
Parents and students can view these deadlines on the Inspire sidebar, under Year 13 > Y13 Deadlines
If you have any questions, please email careers@rchk.edu.hk
SEPTEMBER FE HIGHLIGHTS
RCHK University Fair 2024!
On Tuesday, September 10th, RCHK welcomed 130+ universities from all over the world, including Hong Kong, Asia, Europe, the UK, Canada, America and Australia.
This event enabled students from Year 10-13 to meet various university representatives and receive insightful information regarding further education.
We hope that everyone took advantage of this great opportunity to ask key questions in order to move forward in your research.
Three lucky students won our new limited edition FE tote bags (filled with snacks!) Congratulations to Indigo Chu (S12), Efrain Ng (Q11), and Dilara Ozgur (Q12)!
Upcoming FE Visits
‘Studying Medicine in Australia - What’s it like?’
On Thursday Andrew Wong (Class of 2018) will be at RCHK to talk about his experiences as a 4th year Med student @ UNSW - Please join us if you are considering studying Medicine!
Location for this talk is Ms Lodder’s classroom (S406)!
Details:
Thursday 17 October @ 1:05pm
S406
Go to our FE Calendar of Events to view upcoming university visits!
PSAT TESTING at RCHK
The PSAT is tomorrow!
Year 10-12 students who signed up in advance will sit the PSAT at school on 16 October.
Details:
The test starts at 2:15PM
In the PAC
It will take ~3 hours to complete
Please note that the PSAT is digital. Students must use their own laptops.
Scholarships
University of Toronto Hong Kong Scholarships Info Session
The University of Toronto (Hong Kong) Foundation invites Hong Kong students with strong academic results, who require financial support, to apply for the University of Toronto Hong Kong Scholarships.
For details, please visit https://uoft.me/uofthkscholarship
For any inquiries, please contact them by phone on 2375-8258 or by email at ask@utoronto.com.hk
If you are interested to apply to University of Toronto in Fall 2024 and start your undergraduate study in Fall 2025, please join one of the info sessions to learn more about U of T admission and the Scholarship opportunity for Hong Kong students.
Register HERE
Event 1 Details:
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 19:00 - 20:30
Venue: The Hong Kong Management Association, Room 1, 14/F, Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong
Language of Presentation: English, with bilingual presentation slides
Event 2 Details:
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Activity Room 1, Hong Kong Central Library, Causeway Bay Road, Hong Kong
Language of Presentation: Mainly Cantonese, with supplement of English and bilingual presentation slides
Event 3 Details:
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Language of Presentation: English, with bilingual presentation slides
Access link will be provided closer to the session date
Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme (HKSES)
Details:
Closing Date: 10 December 2024 (Tuesday)
If you have applied/are planning to apply, please inform the FE office
More info HERE
Further Education Exploration
Hong Kong Universities - Open Days
Local Competitions!
UPCOMING IN-PERSON EVENTS in HONG KONG
EduCanada Fair
The Consulate General of Canada to Hong Kong and Macao is proudly hosting the 12th edition of its annual "EduCanada Fair".
Representatives from many universities and colleges will be present.
Details:
Date: October 19-20, 2024
Time: 10:30-4:30 both days
Venue: Grand Ballroom, Lobby Floor, Hotel Alexandra, 32 City Garden Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Register here!
UPCOMING WEBINAR EVENTS
UC Santa Barbara Virtual Events
All University of California (UC) schools have the same application. This means that you submit one set of information for all of them
If you learn how to complete the application at one (like UC Santa Barbara), you can send it to them all
Learn how to fill in the Personal Insight Questions and Activities/Awards section
Details:
Many events at various times covering several topics, register HERE
CollegeBoard UniTalks
'Study in the United States and Canada'
During this UniTalks webinar, they will discuss the university application process in the U.S. and Canada and how students can stand out to admissions officers. You’ll have the opportunity to connect directly with admissions officers from Georgia Institute of Technology, Vanderbilt University, and University of Alberta, and get your questions answered during the university meet and greet!
Details:
Oct 30, 2024 07:00 AM HKT
Register HERE
National University of Singapore (NUS) - Undergraduate Admissions 7 Faculties Sharing
Hear admissions talks from seven faculties at NUS - This is specifically for international students.
Details:
16 November 2024
8:45AM - 2:40PM
Register HERE
Norwich University of the Arts Taster Workshop on Character Design
Join this online taster workshop on character design & turnaround hosted by Norwich alumni and professional, Rebecca Miller, to learn more about the process used across a wide range of creative industries from animation and gaming, to branding and web design!
Details:
07 November 2024
17:00 - 18:30
Register HERE
UCLA International Admission Information Session
All University of California (UC) schools have the same application. This means that you submit one set of information for all of them. If you learn how to complete the application at one (like UCLA), you can send it to them all!
Learn how to fill in the Personal Insight Questions and Activities / Awards section
Details:
Friday, October 25
11PM HKT
Many events covering several topics; Register HERE
Webinar - Studying Medicine and Health Programme in Ireland - Cork
Join to learn more about the Medicine & Health programmes, including course structure, admission requirements, placement opportunities, and more.
This webinar will give you a head start in the application process and help you make informed decisions about your future. Register now and get prepared for the 2024-25 admission cycle!
Details:
Oct 31, 2024
7:30PM
Register HERE
Tufts University - SMFA Virtual Portfolio Workshop
This program is designed to answer all of your questions about what goes into a great SMFA portfolio. The portfolio you submit with your application is an introduction to you as an artist and should be as personal as your personal essay. Join to hear from a current student about making sense of all the portfolio advice out there and from a member of the admissions team that reviews studio art portfolios on how to make your portfolio speak in your own voice. They’ll show some examples and take your questions.
Details:
Oct 18, 2024
6AM
Register HERE
To Book an Appointment with your FE Counsellor...
DP/CP FE MEETINGS
Go to 'See your Counsellor' if you are not sure who your Counsellor is.
Ms. Cheung https://kukucheung.youcanbook.me
Ms. Rossiter https://aletharossiter.youcanbook.me
Mr. Van https://vaned2.youcanbook.me