CAMP COLLEGE Why and how to apply to colleges abroad!
CAMP COLLEGE Why and how to apply to colleges abroad! BROUGHT TO YOU BY: © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines CONS Leaving home • Homesickness • Culture shock • Colonial Mentality • Missing out • Reintegration Expenses Different academic scene © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines PROS New experiences • Travel • Culture • Language • Independence Different academic scene Research opportunities Helping your country! © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines University of California-Berkeley, CA © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines University of Chicago, IL © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines University British Columbia, Canada © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines Harvard University, Cambridge,MA © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines Harvard University, Cambridge,MA © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines PROS The Science of Harry Potter, Frostburg State University © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines SOME COOL COLLEGE CLASSES PROS • • • • • • University of Iowa: Disney in America Yale University: Rainforest Expedition and Laboratory Santa Clara University: The Joy of Garbage Harvard University: Science and Cooking: “From Haute Cuisine to the Science of Soft Matter” Georgetown University: Philosophy and Star Trek Stanford University: The Psychology of Facebook © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines PROS RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES Professor Doug Melton works with undergraduates on Stem Cell Research © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines PROS MEALS WITH TEACHERS Getting to know a professor at a Student-Faculty Dinner © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines PROS INDEPENDENCE You’ll learn how to do your own laundry, and be happy about it. © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines PROS LIVING WITH YOUR FRIENDS New York University Abu Dhabi Dorm Rooms © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines PROS LIVING WITH YOUR (AMAZING) FRIENDS Carrie Tian, Harvard ‘15 with Alex Trebek from Jeopardy © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines PROS LIVING WITH YOUR (DIVERSE) FRIENDS Most colleges have international student societies! © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines PROS LIVING WITH YOUR (FILIPINO) FRIENDS Northeastern University “Barkada” Filipino Club © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines Gain CONFIDENCE. APPLY. Get MENTORSHIP. PROSPER. © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines NOW WHAT? © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines Financial aid Majors or career paths Location Size Diversity Others (athletics, debate, art, etc.) © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines It’s NOT all about THE IVY LEAGUES. © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines You must be realistic. You need safety, target, and reach schools. © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines THE ‘PRETEND YOU’RE AN ADMISSIONS OFFICER’ EXERCISE Did Princeton ACCEPT or REJECT? © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines THE PRETEND YOU’RE AN ADMISSIONS OFFICER EXERCISE Did Princeton ACCEPT or REJECT? © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines Hamilton College, New York, NY © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines Colby College, Waterville, Maine © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Chicago © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines It’s all about FIT. © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines Application Timeline: Date Task June to September • Research colleges • Ask teachers to write recs • Start writing essays October • SAT date • If applying early, finalize application! November • Early application deadline • SAT date December ***DECEMBER 30*** • Early app decisions released • Regular application deadline February • Financial Aid app deadline March • Most decisions released © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines Application Checklist: Application Form Resume Personal Essays Transcript Teacher / Counselor Recommendations SAT I and II TOEFL* Arts Supplement* Interview* © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines www.commonapp.org © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines There’s no secret. JUST DO IT. © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines General Guidelines: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Begin early. Be concise. Be honest. Be vivid. Take a stand. Revise and redraft. Proofread. Keep your voice. © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines THE COMMON APPLICATION: Example Questions 1) Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you. 2) Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that influence. © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines Sample Essay Topics 1) Your little sister 2) 5-minute argument on your faith 3) Explaining your email address ([email protected]) 4) Grandma’s false teeth 5) Learning to fry an egg through a combination of science, wushu, and wrestling © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines SUPPLEMENTS University of Chicago: How do you feel about Wednesday? Tufts University: Are we alone? University of Pennsylvania: You have just completed your 300-page autobiography. Please submit page 217. © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines “I promised God I would eat all my peas, but He didn't care. A confused eleven-year-old girl, I sat and listened to my father pace. With each heavy step echoing loudly throughout the silent house, my family's anxiety and anticipation mounted while awaiting news of my grandfather's health. My heart racing, I watched the clock, amazed that time could crawl so slowly. Finally, the telephone interrupted the house's solemn silence. I heard my father repeating the words "yes, yes, of course." He then hung up the receiver and announced my grandfather's death and cancer's victory.” © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines THE ‘ONE SENTENCE’ EXERCISE Take 2 minutes to think of ONE SENTENCE that captures every single aspect, fiber, and essence of YOU. Write it down. © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines THE ‘ONE SENTENCE’ EXERCISE Does the topic of my sentence / essay matter to me? Am I the only person in the world who could have written this sentence / essay? © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines SAT I: Regular Registration: $81 (international) Late Registration: NONE for international SAT II: $56 APPLICATION FEES: Depends on the school. NACAC Fee waiver! © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines U.S.: Look for colleges that are need-blind. Very limited number of merit scholarships for international students. U.K.: Barely any. Canada: Available if you are a resident. Singapore: Must work. © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines Schools in the U.S. that are NEED-BLIND for international students: • • • • • • • Harvard University Princeton University Yale University Dartmouth College Massachusetts Institute of Technology Amherst College New York University Abu Dhabi* © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines • Register at www.commonapp.org • Let your guidance counselor know your plans. • Sign-up for a free account at www.collegeboard.org • Sign-up for an ‘SAT Question A Day’ • Register for the SATs (Oct., Nov., and Dec. Tests) • Start researching colleges (and TAKE NOTES!). • Start brainstorming essay topics. • Start asking teachers for recommendation letters. © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines www.campphilippines.org © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines Our mission is to give Filipino High School students access to the proper support and resources they need to have the opportunity to apply to college abroad, regardless of socioeconomic background or status. 70+ mentors|150+ mentees 500+ Facebook group members © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines www.facebook.com/CAMPphilippines www.facebook.com/groups/campphilippines www.twitter.com/campphilippines www.gofundme.com/campphilippines © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines “Being at MIT has opened doors and reshaped my ambitions. I'm not just getting a world-class education; I'm getting an education of the world, and for the world.” - Carmela Lao, Massachusetts Institute of Technology ‘15 “When I first met my friends in the US, there were many cultural gaps and we had different interests. Over the few months I've been studying abroad, I have learned how to deal with different kinds of people with different backgrounds.” - Eduardo Olondriz, Washington and Lee University ‘15 “Studying far away from home has taught me, above all else, to become more independent than I’ve ever been before.” – Paula Iriola, University of British Columbia ‘14 © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines “The experience exceeded expectations. You realize you still have a lot of growing up to do, and you get excited!” - Isabel Agudo, Barnard College ‘15 “Studying abroad is the opportunity to test newfound adulthood in an open environment, surrounded by likeminded peers, with world class resources at your disposal—not to mention laundry skills.” - Joaquin Benares, Wesleyan University ‘15 “Studying abroad has opened my mind as I have been exposed to so many different types of cultures, people and experiences. I have been able to undergo new ways of teaching whilst delighting in the wonders of European culture—all of which has truly been a blessing.” – Mara Javier, King’s College London ‘14 © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines “It’s like making a new home far away from Manila. I feel like I created a new home, made new friends, and surely, a brighter and more selective future for myself.”- Joseph Gallego, University of California-Santa Barbara ‘15 “I would definitely suggest studying abroad if possible as it helps you grow not only academically but also socially, culturally, and in many other ways that you would never expect.”- Andrea Sy, Stanford University ‘15 “The world beyond the "Manila bubble" is so thrilling and inspiring. Even after just one year abroad, I already feel like I've gained years of wisdom, self-confidence, and most importantly, appreciation for everything and everyone in my life.”- Christine Cabigao, University of Pennsylvania ‘15 © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines www.facebook.com/CAMPphilippines www.facebook.com/groups/campphilippines www.twitter.com/campphilippines www.gofundme.com/campphilippines © Copyright 2012 College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines
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