MARK YOUR
CALENDAR
SAT I and SAT II
Please
register at College Board.
| Test
Dates | Registration
Deadline |
| January 22 | December 23 |
| May 7 | April 8 |
| June 4 | May 6 |
ACT
Register online at
ACT.
| Test Dates | Registration Deadline |
| December 11 | November 5 |
| February 12 |
January 7 |
| April 9 | March 4 |
| Jun 11 | May 6 |
TOEFL iBT
SIS is an
official TOEFL internet based test site. Please register at TOEFL iBT. If SIS is not listed as a test
center location, please call 31-741-4300. You will be given further directions
regarding registering for the TOEFL iBT at SIS.
|
Test Date
|
Registration Deadline
|
Test Date
|
Registration Deadline
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Saturday, February 14
|
February 2
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Saturday, May 9
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April 26
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Sunday, February 22
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February 10
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Saturday, May 16
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May 4
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Saturday, March 7
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February 23
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Sunday, May 31
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May 19
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Saturday, March 14
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March 2
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Sunday, June 7
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May 25
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Parent Information
College Admissions
is a process that should begin long before a student enters Grade 12. Parents
are a very important part of that process, and you should familiarize
yourselves with the information in the College Countdown sections below
in addition to attending the Junior Information Session which takes
place early in the second semester.. Throughout the elementary and middle
school years, you have attended Parent/Teacher Conferences, cheered your
children as they participated in academic, sports, and school-life activities.
You know your child better than anyone else. Collaborate with your child's
teachers to identify strengths, weaknesses, and special talents or interests.
Help your child to develop good study habits and set the expectation that they
will comply with school rules, attend school regularly and on time, and apply
their best attitude and effort.
Middle School is a good time to encourage exploration of the question,
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" Talking about the skills
and responsibilities involved in your job, or those of any occupation, will
help your youngster understand that there is a connection between the
"real" world and what they are learning in school. Take time on
family vacations to visit college campuses, even if it is only just to drive
around and look at buildings. When your student enters high school (Grades 9,
10, 11, and 12), the College Countdown begins in earnest!
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COLLEGE
COUNTDOWN
Grades 9
and 10
1. Plan a course of study for the entire time you are in high school. This is
not a document "written in stone," but a plan for meeting
requirements for both your high school graduation and your college admission.
2. Identify, with your parents' help, where you will probably graduate from
high school, and where you might be interested in attending college. At least
narrow it down to a few continents, and begin to look at the differing entrance
requirements for each university. Tailor your high school plan to meet those
needs.
3. Explore college and career choices through school activities, reading, interviewing
your parents and other adults about their jobs. Meet with your counselor to
take interest inventories and personality profiles. Finding out more about you is
an exciting task. The SAT and the ACT websites both have great college search and
planning information. Every student in grades 9-11 have access to College Quick Start
which has an interest inventory and a wealth of information about majors, post
secondary institutes and careers.
4. Pretest to learn what college testing programs are all about! PSAT and PLAN
are the two college entrance "pre-tests." Both are given here at SIS
once at no cost to the student. The PSAT is taken in grades 9-11 and the PLAN
is taken in grade 10. This is very helpful for students who need to improve
weak testing skills or confront test anxiety. You also learn about your
strengths and weaknesses in relation to other college bound students, and you
receive valuable career and college planning assistance. Scores are not used
for admission purposes, but you do have the opportunity to be placed on mailing
lists of college recruiters and scholarship opportunities.
5. Begin building a resume to help you keep track of awards, honors,
activities, community service, etc. Set aside a file folder or box in which you
can collect papers relating to colleges and careers. When you go on holiday,
take every opportunity to visit college campuses wherever you go! When you fill
out all those applications your senior year, you will be glad you started
early!
6. Visit colleges and university during your winter and summer vacation. If
there is a college in the city you will be in, stop by and take a look at the
campus, wonder through the buildings, stop and talk to someone, make an
appointment for a college visit. Even if you have no intention on attending
that university, it is good to get a feel for being on a campus. You will be
able to make comparisons later.
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COLLEGE COUNTDOWN
Grade 11
1. Check your academic record (courses you have taken and passed) against the
SIS graduation requirements. Be sure you are enrolled in the correct classes
for both high school graduation and college entrance. (In order to do this, you
need to have developed a list of schools in which you are interested.) If you
have attended any other school in grades 9 and above, be sure that the
Registrar has an official copy of your record with any necessary translation.
Read the College Countdown steps for Grades 9 and 10 to make sure you
haven't skipped anything!
2. Review the testing calendar and register for SAT I and II, TOEFL, PSAT, ACT
as needed. Don't forget, deadlines apply, and all testing is not available in
Surabaya. Please check deadlines for registration with the counselor or on the
College Board or ACT websites.
PSAT is
given in October only; prep information is available at College Board. All 9-11th grade
students will write this test.
3. Actively search for college information. A list of useful websites is at
the bottom.
Other good
college resources in Surabaya include the Australian Education Centre
(298-1324) and The American-Indonesian Exchange Foundation (847-1809 or
298-1320), both located in the International Village at the University of
Surabaya. In the same location you will also find representatives from Canada, The
British Council, and the German and Dutch University systems.
4. Talk with your parents about College Finances. If you are a U.S. citizen,
you should plan on filling out a FAFSA form and submitting it as soon as
possible after January 1 of your senior year. If you are an International
Student, financial aid is very limited. See the counselor for more information
about schools and scholarships. International students will be expected to
provide a letter of guarantee from a financial institution showing that the
funds are available to cover at least the first year of college. (Some schools
require more extensive information.) These are official and dated documents
which must be presented at the time of application, and often again at the time
of visa application.
5. Honors and Awards; Activities; Sports; Community Service. College
application forms will ask you to list your participation in these areas for
each year of high school. If you are not already involved in some of these,
seek them out. Volunteer for leadership roles, whether at the committee or
class office level. Keep a list of your participation to help you fill out
those forms next year.
6. Narrow your choices to a manageable list of four to eight schools by the end
of your junior year. Contact the schools to receive catalogues and view books
during the school year. Determine whether you can use their online application
if available, and collect everything you need before school starts your senior
year. Remember, it doesn't hurt to dream, but make sure that some of the
choices on your list are realistic as well. See how many of the schools in
which you are interested will accept the Common Application form and save
yourself some time by applying to multiple colleges with one form.
7. Take an honest look at your transcript. College admissions is a very
competitive process. Can you improve your G.P.A., or increase the number of
college preparatory classes you take? Have you developed good relationships
with teachers who will be able to write positive letters of recommendation for
you? Are your study and testing skills as good as they can be? Have you done
any preparation for writing a college essay? Now is the time!
8. Visit colleges during your summer and winter vacations. See grade 9-10.
9. Take part in a summer program. Many university offer programs during the
summer for high school students. Students live on the campus, attend classes and
meet new people. It will give you a taste of university life.
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College Countdown
Grade 12
1. Check
your academic record (courses you have taken and passed) against the SIS graduation
requirements. Be sure you are enrolled in the correct classes for both high
school graduation and college entrance. If you have attended any other school
in grades 9 and above, be sure that SIS has an official copy of your record
with any necessary translation.
2. Review the testing calendar and register for SAT I and II, TOEFL, and ACT as
needed. Colleges will continue to accept updates on your scores even after the
application deadline, so re-test if necessary. Watch those deadlines and plan accordingly.
Not all testing is available in Surabaya, and some languages with listening
tests are only given once a year. Check the test bulletin board, announcements
in the weekly Chatterbox, and meet with your counselor to be sure everything is
in place!
3. Evaluate the college information you have gathered and create your final
list of prospective schools. www.collegeboard.com and www.c3apply.org both
provide excellent college search programs. The guidance office has college
information from around the world, so see your counselor! Other good college
resources in Surabaya include the Australian Education Centre (298-1324) and
The American-Indonesian Exchange Foundation (847-1809 or 298-1320), both
located in the International Village at the University of Surabaya. In the same
location you will also find representatives from The British Council, the
German and Dutch University systems and a representative for studies in Canada.
4. Talk with your parents about College Finances. If you are a U.S. citizen,
you should plan on filling out a FAFSA form and submitting it as soon as
possible after January 1 of your senior year. If you are an International
Student, financial aid is very limited. See the counselor for more information
about schools and scholarships or search the web. www.Fastweb.com is a popular
search engine for scholarships. International students will be expected to
provide a letter of guarantee from a financial institution showing that the
funds are available to cover at least the first year of college. (Some schools
require more extensive information.) These are official and dated documents
which must be presented at the time of application, and often again at the time
of visa application.
5. Honors and Awards; Activities; Sports; Community Service. Update your list
of things in which you have participated. Do a good job with your activities
and studies, but most of all, manage your time wisely. Senior grades do count!
Any offer you receive is contingent upon finishing your diploma requirements
and graduating in good standing.
6. Start filling out applications! Remember, it doesn't hurt to dream, but make
sure that some of the choices on your list are realistic as well. See how many
of the schools in which you are interested will accept the Common Application form and save yourself
some time by applying to multiple colleges with one form. Arrange to have all
test scores forwarded to the colleges on your final list if you did not do so
at the time of testing.
7. Get help with writing your essays and request recommendations from at least
two teachers who know your work well. Many schools will have their own
recommendation form.
8. Keep a checklist of what needs to be done for each
application. Be sure you have completely filled out and signed and attached all
required documentation including fees in the required form if completing a
paper application. Most applications can be completed online. Make copies of
everything! Submit each application to the counselor for review two weeks before
mailing. Don't forget to give the Counselor your "mid-year report"
requests when you turn in your applications!
9. Educate yourself about visa application requirements and laws regarding
military service in your home country. Update your passport and medical records
as necessary.
10. Plan on attending the Departure Orientation given by the Superintendent and
Counselor at the end of the year. Last minute tips on "Culture
Shock," packing lists, and "Do's and Don'ts" will prepare you to
begin your life abroad!
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HELPFUL LINKS
RESEARCHING
SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS
Australia
Australian Education Network
United Kingdom
www.ucas.com
Canada
Study
in Canada
Association
of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Korea
National
Institute for International Education Development
http://www.duke.edu/~myhan/c_blku.html
http://www.henny-savenije.pe.kr/links4a.htm
Malaysia
Study in
Malaysia International
Singapore
Singapore Education
http://www.internationaleducationmedia.com/singapore/universities.htm
Taiwan
http://www.internationaleducationmedia.com/taiwan/universities.htm
United States of America
The
College Board
College
Tours
Study
in the USA
Worldwide
http://braintrack.com/
College
Tours
http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/cdemello/univ.html
TESTING
ACT
IELTS
TOEFL
SAT
I & SAT II
TEST PREP
Test
Prep Review
College
Board
Kaplan Test Prep
APPLICATIONS
The
Common Application (USA)
PAS
BC (British Columbia, Canada)
Ontario
University Application Center (Ontario, Canada)
www.ucas.com (United Kingdom)
SCHOLARSHIP
www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.org
www.scholarshipamerica.org
www.internationalstudent.com