03 September 2024
03 September 2024
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Important Reminders for Year 13
Important Reminders for Year 13
Early Applications Info
Early Applications Info
04 October 2024 (9:00am) - Early PGs available to view
07 October 2024 (4:00pm) - Internal deadline for early UK apps
21 October 2024 (4:00pm) - Internal deadline for USA ED/EA/Priority Filing
Tell us about your summer!
Tell us about your summer!
What did you do this summer? Whether it was an internship or an interesting course that you completed, we want to know all about it! Help us by filling in this google form
IBCP/DP Corner
IBCP/DP Corner
Upcoming FE Core Classes for Year 12 & 13
Upcoming FE Core Classes for Year 12 & 13
Year 13 FE Core classes - 13 September
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
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
Year 13 FE 'To-Do' List (repeat)
Year 13 FE 'To-Do' List (repeat)
We know that getting back into school routines can be overwhelming, so we've put together a helpful 'to-do' list which should keep you on track with your FE commitments:
Add the RCHK Career Calendar to your own calendar
Need to sit a Cambridge Assessment Test? Register now!
Burning issues that you need to discuss with your FE counsellor? Book an appointment now! (Scroll down for booking info)
Go through the '2024-25 FE Internal Deadlines' document. Add ALL relevant deadlines to your personal calendar
Applying for Medicine, Vet Medicine, Dentistry or Physiotherapy? Get ready - We have a Practice MMI session on 13 September 2024
Struggling to write your Common App Essay?
Struggling to write your Common App Essay?
Maybe you need to take a step back from your laptop!
try freewriting (write for a few minutes on a topic without stopping)
mindmaps are great for visual learners
Change your location to one where you can be more productive
Consider these brainstorming ideas from The College Essay Guy:
The Essence Objects exercise
What do I Value? exercise
Vulnerability warm-up exercises
UPCOMING RCHK EVENTS
UPCOMING RCHK EVENTS
RCHK University Fair 2024! (repeat)
RCHK University Fair 2024! (repeat)
Get ready to be excited! We will be welcoming 130+ universities from all over the globe in exactly one week! It's an annual event and the FE office is delighted to host it again this year!
Come with your questions and meet the university admissions reps!
Details:
Date: Tuesday 10 September 2024
Time: 09:20-10:20 - Year 10 and Year 12
10:20-11:20 - Year 11 and Year 13Venue: PAC & SPC
View the participating universities here (list updated 27 Aug)
** This event is for all Y10-Y13 students. Their parents are welcome to attend. **
Year 13 Practice MMI Session (repeat)
Year 13 Practice MMI Session (repeat)
Calling all Y13 students applying for medicine, veterinary science, dentistry and physiotherapy!
Our upcoming Multiple Mini-Interview session is fast approaching. Please sign up if you are applying to study any of the courses mentioned.
Details:
Date: Friday 13 September 2024
Time: 13:30-15:30
Venue: 4/F DP Lounge
Upcoming University Visits
Upcoming University Visits
Northeastern @ RCHK!
Northeastern @ RCHK!
With their 3 undergraduate campuses, experiential learning and signature co-op program, at NEU you’ll bring your academics to life, and your life experiences back to the classroom.
Details:
Thursday 12 September @ 1pm
4/F DP Centre
Register HERE
OTIS College of Art & Design
OTIS College of Art & Design
A representative from OTIS College of Art and Design - a private art and design school in Los Angeles, California - will be at RCHK to talk about their programs and to conduct portfolio reviews!
Details:
Tuesday 24 September @ 1pm
S411 (Mr. Deakin's classroom)
CUHK Med School Visit!
CUHK Med School Visit!
Representatives from the Faculty of Medicine, along with RCHK alum, will be visiting RCHK to share important info about applying to their Medical School. Please join us to find about the application and interview process!
Details:
Wednesday, 25 September @ 3:15pm
In the 4/floor DP Centre
Register HERE
Go to our FE Calendar of Events to view upcoming university visits!
EXTERNAL TESTS
EXTERNAL TESTS
PSAT is open for registration (repeat)
PSAT is open for registration (repeat)
The FE office is currently accepting sign-ups for the PSAT test, which Year 10-12 students will sit at school on 16 October. We have space for 12 more students. Then we will close the sign-up.
The fee to sit the PSAT is $200 HKD. This is deducted via RCHK's ePayment system.
Students can sign up HERE.
Please note that the PSAT is digital. Students must use their own laptops.
For more information, please email careers@rchk.edu.hk
Cambridge Assessment Admissions Tests (repeat)
Cambridge Assessment Admissions Tests (repeat)
If you need to sit a Cambridge Assessment Admissions Test, you have to do so at one of two open test centres in Hong Kong:
Registration for these tests is now open.
A list of tests and more info can be found HERE
LNAT - Registration Open! (repeat)
LNAT - Registration Open! (repeat)
Interested in studying law in the UK? You will likely require an LNAT score - registration is open now!
Register HERE
Scholarships
Scholarships
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarship for Overseas Studies (repeat)
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarship for Overseas Studies (repeat)
Details:
Closing Date: 6 September 2024 (Friday)
If you have applied/are planning to apply, please inform the FE office
More info HERE
Prince Philip Scholarship Information Seminar (repeat)
Prince Philip Scholarship Information Seminar (repeat)
The information seminar will include presentations on Cambridge admission procedures and the Prince Philip Scholarship.
Details:
Further Education Exploration
Further Education Exploration
Local Competitions!
Local Competitions!
76th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (2024) (English/Chinese) (repeat)
76th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (2024) (English/Chinese) (repeat)
The 76th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival is now open for registration! If you are interested in practicing your presentation skills in a variety of ways, this competition is for you! Have a look at the English syllabus and the Chinese syllabus to see what is on offer.
RCHK students regularly compete in the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival every year. If you want to join in with a group of passionate speakers, please do not hesitate!
This year, the Chinese Department are working with a teacher who is very experienced in speech training. More information about the Chinese Speech Club will come very soon. Don't miss your chance to participate!
More details can be found HERE
UPCOMING IN-PERSON EVENTS in HONG KONG
UPCOMING IN-PERSON EVENTS in HONG KONG
2024 Imperial Hong Kong Hackathon
2024 Imperial Hong Kong Hackathon
Designing an Equitable & Sustainable Future of Transportation in Hong Kong
Designing an Equitable & Sustainable Future of Transportation in Hong Kong
Are you a STEM enthusiast looking for a new challenge?
Are you a creative problem-solver?
Are you a STEM enthusiast looking for a new challenge?
Are you a creative problem-solver?
This event challenges high school student teams to ideate, create and innovate alongside prestigious partners like Imperial, Hong Kong Science & Technology Park (HKSTP) and leading industry experts.
Why Join?
Showcase Talents: Tackle real-world problems and showcase your solutions to the world!
Learn from Leading Experts: Gain invaluable mentorship from Imperial's Dyson School of Design Engineering faculty and industry leaders (e.g. Cathay Pacific & Google).
Boost Your University Applications: This is a valuable Super-Curricular Activity (SCA) that can showcase your skills and passion to selective UK universities. By participating, you'll develop academic skill sets that will strengthen your university applications.
Win Big Prizes: Compete for fantastic prizes and recognitions from Imperial College London.
Network & Connect: Build lasting relationships with other passionate students from Hong Kong and beyond!
How to Get Involved:
As a participant! Form a team and join now! There is NO age limit!
As a spectator! Come and support.
Sign up here to do so!
Timeline & Key Dates:
Applications Open: September 1, 2024
Form Teams & Submit Video Proposals (Early Submissions Recommended!):
Deadline - September 23, 2024 (23.59 HKT) - Spaces are limited, so don't delay!Finalists Announced: October 3, 2024
Final Pitch & Grand Finale: October 13, 2024 at Hong Kong Science Park
More info here!
National University of Singapore Information Session
National University of Singapore Information Session
National University of Singapore (NUS) will run a public Information Session at Singapore International School (Hong Kong). This event is tailored for students and parents interested in learning more about NUS and what studying in Singapore is like. The event details are below:
Details:
Date: Monday 9 September 2024
Time: 17:00-18:30
Venue: Singapore International School, 7/F Auditorium, 2 Police School Road, Wong Chuk Hang
Register here!
University of York - Law Seminar
University of York - Law Seminar
The University of York will conduct a full-day seminar introducing students to the problem-based learning model at their institute. Professor Stephen Levett, the Admissions Tutor, accompanied by two local solicitors, will facilitate this session at Canadian International School of Hong Kong.
Details:
Date: Sat, 14 September 2024
Time: 10:00-15:00
Venue: Main campus at Canadian International School of Hong Kong
Register here!
UNIFEST 2024 at SISHK
UNIFEST 2024 at SISHK
UNIFEST, a UK universities fair, is open to the public. Over 30 UK universities will be present. No prior registration is required and concurrent talks such as Law and Medicine will also be available during the fair, presented by the UK universities.
The most updated list of attendees is available here.
Details:
Date: Sat, 14 September 2024
Time: 11:00-14:00
Location: Singapore International School (Hong Kong), 2 Police School Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
Registration: All visitors will be asked to register at the entrance of the school. Prior registration is not required.
UPCOMING WEBINAR EVENTS
UPCOMING WEBINAR EVENTS
Unifrog International University Fair
Unifrog International University Fair
From acing your application, to understanding scholarships, and learning more about what it's like to study in different countries, this fair is a great opportunity to get all your questions answered by the experts. Join 40 universities from across the world to speak to their representatives via Q&A, and attend live sessions to get an insight into all things university!
Details:
Thurs 26 September 16:00-18:30
This is an online event
Register in Unifrog Events
Applying to Oxford? Upcoming webinar
Applying to Oxford? Upcoming webinar
In their first student webinar of the year, Applying to Oxford: Preparing students for Oxford admissions tests, Oxford admissions staff will explore the resources available to help students best prepare for their admissions tests themselves. It will also cover the various types of tests required for different subjects, this will be followed with a Q&A section.
Details:
Thurs 12 September
@ 10:00 BST (17:00 HKT)
To Book an Appointment with your FE Counsellor...
To Book an Appointment with your FE Counsellor...
DP/CP FE MEETINGS
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
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