News from University Admissions Officers Around the World

SSIS University Guidance (UG) counsellors help our Senior School students on all aspects of their university admissions processes. Our UG counsellors are constantly on the lookout for university webinars or information on career exploration, which are great resources for both students and parents.

Take a look at the compiled list of upcoming webinars to find out more and to register your place.

SSIS UG Events

Date	Time	Event
13 September 2024	8:30 – 9:30	Singapore Nanyang Technological University Admissions Sharing (on campus)
23 September 2024	19:00 – 20:00	John Hopkins Introduction (online)
25 September 2024	12:40 – 13:30	University of Calgary Admissions Booth (on campus, outside cafeteria)
25 September 2024	18:00 – 19:30	G11/12 IBDP Parent Evening (on campus)
16 October 2024	18:00 – 19:30	G9/10 IGCSE Parent Evening (on campus)
28 October 2024	19:00 – 20:00	SSIS Parent Workshop: Applying to UK (online)
25 November 2024	19:00 – 20:00	SSIS Parent Workshop: Applying to US (online)
20 January 2025	8:30 – 12:40	SSIS Senior School Career Day (on campus)
10 February 2025	19:00 – 20:00	SSIS Parent Workshop: Australia (online) – with the University of Sydney!
10 March 2025	13:30 – 15:30	SSIS Spring University Fair (on campus)
14 April 2025	10:00 – 11:00	Coffee with the UG Counsellors (on campus)
22 April 2025	19:00 – 20:00	Alumni Sharing: Journey to Medicine and Beyond (online)
28 April 2025	19:00 – 20:00	Norwich University of the Arts (online)
9 May 2025	14:30 – 15:30	Pohang University of Science and Technology (on campus)

More Parent Workshops Upcoming!

Upcoming Webinars & Latest Information

Please take note of the different time zones for each event.

Online | March – June

Find the right degree for you. At our online Faculty Info Evenings, you’ll learn more about our degrees, admission pathways and what it’s like to study with our faculties.

Register now:

18 June | UNSW Canberra Cyber Security Info Evening, opens in a new window

Interested in Medicine? Our Medicine Info Evening was hosted on 12 March. Watch it on demand.

Thursday, 11 June, 11 PM (11 June) – 1:15 AM (12 June) Shanghai time

Join us for our Online Open Day at Queen Mary University of London. This is your chance to find out about our programmes, chat with our students and staff and get a real flavour of student life at Queen Mary University of London from the comfort of your own home. Register your place now.

The Applicant Webinars are a series of online sessions designed to support you through the process of applying to Cambridge this year. In each session, Admissions Tutors will share advice and guidance about one part of the admissions process, from filling in your UCAS application and additional application forms, all the way through to interview advice.

27^th June – How to… Write a strong personal statement for high-tariff universities

In this session, we will talk about writing your personal statement, including what content to cover and how to structure your writing. We’ll also provide some top tips on editing, and discuss common mistakes and things to avoid.

11^th July – How to… Prepare for admission tests and interviews

In this session, we will give an overview of how Oxford admissions tests work, and the interview process. Our ambassadors will talk about their own experiences, and give their advice on how you can begin to prepare.

Join us for an Online Open Day on Wednesday 2 July from 3-6pm (UK time)

Our Online Open Day is your chance to learn about all things Royal Holloway from the comfort of your own home.

As well as live, interactive sessions with a member of staff from the department you’re interesting in joining, there’s also central talks on accommodation and facilities.

Best of all, you’ll be able to explore our beautiful campus on a virtual tour to see where you’ll learn, study and relax as a Royal Holloway student.

Check out the schedule for this event by clicking here.

From 14 – 18 July get a taste of life as a student at Manchester. Find out about how to apply, accommodation, finance and put questions to current students. All of these sessions will be delivered online.

Mon 14 Jul to Fri 18 Jul (Europe/London)

*Take note of the UK times

Summer Programmes 2025

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to start planning for summer! Many universities have begun releasing information about their summer programs. You can find information from universities below. Please encourage your child to talk to us if they have any questions regarding summer plans.

Click here for more information

Questions? Get in Touch!

We love hearing from you. Reach out to our University Guidance team (ug@ssis.asia) with your questions or booking inquiries.