SSIS University Guidance (UG) counsellors help our Senior School students on all aspects of their university admissions processes. Although university admission officers from around the world are unable to conduct face to face introductions, our UG counsellors are constantly on the lookout for university webinars, which are great resources for both students and parents.
You will have the opportunity to speak to university admissions staff and have your questions answered during each session.
Take a look at the compiled list of upcoming webinars to find out more and to register your place.
Southeast Asia WebiFairs
20 September (Over)
WebiFairs are a one-stop-shop for students looking ahead toward university, career, and beyond. Just like in-person college fairs or university visits at your school, at a virtual WebiFair you can meet one-on-one with university admissions officers from around the world live. It’s your chance to ask your own questions, explore future career options, and learn how to find a higher education institution that is the best fit for you.
All in one place, during one event, you’ll have live and open access to admissions officers from up to 40 different colleges and universities around the world. You can also choose to attend free webinars and presentations from counselors and experts, on topics that will help you navigate the changing landscape of higher education, college applications, and careers.
Ohio Wesleyan University
21 Sept to 2 Oct
Academic Exploration Days: Conversation with a Faculty Member
Please use the calendar to the right to select a date and time to meet one-on-one with a member of the OWU faculty during the Academic Exploration Days from September 21-October 2.
Kings College London
23rd September 16:00-17:00 – Asia & Oceania
29th September 16:00-17:00 – APAC
Join our International Officer to learn more about applying to King’s College London Undergraduate programmes. This is your chance to learn more about our courses, funding opportunities and what it’s like to live and study in London.
Click on the links above to register.
International University Fair | East Asia & Oceania
23 September, 09:00–12:00; 17:00–19:00 CST (China Standard Time)
Organised by Council of International Schools, this is a free event designed exclusively for secondary school students who aspire to study internationally.
Meet with admissions representatives from accredited universities around the world who are interested in the achievements, behaviours and skills that you have to offer their institution and who wish to support you with your transition to university.
Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern University and Tufts University
Thursday, September 24, 9:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Join Boston College, Boston University, Northeastern University and Tufts University for a discussion regarding applying to college in the time of COVID. The institutions will focus on how to best put together your application, how to stand out in a selective pool, and put to rest any concerns you might have about applying during this unusual time. There will be time to ask questions of the presenting institutions at the end of the presentation.
University of Pittsburgh
Friday, September 25, 8-9pm Beijing Time/8-9am EST
Learn about what the University of Pittsburgh has to offer to its international students, including academic programs, research opportunities, career services, study abroad programs, resources in the neighborhood and in the city, etc. Insight about admissions will also be discussed.
Colleges That Change Lives
September 27-30
Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) began as a loose collaboration among the 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s classic book, Colleges That Change Lives. For over 20 years, our programs have given thousands of students and parents guidance in their college search. In 1996, the colleges and universities formed a non-profit organization to keep Loren’s message alive – the college search should be about finding a list of colleges that are a good academic, social, and financial fit. The non-profit has 45 member colleges and universities; each member institution has been profiled in at least one version of the book.
RMIT
28 Sep 2020 – Careers in AR, VR, UX, Video & Sound Design (Register Here)
29 Sep 2020 – Economics & Finance (Register Here)
28-Sep 2020 – Property, Construction & Project Management (Register Here)
University of Southampton-Why Study Physics?
29-Sep 2020
Thinking about studying Physics at university? This exciting webinar will give you an insight into what a degree in Physics can offer you, from the chance to study Astronomy or Quantum Light Matter, to the opportunity to work with CERN in Switzerland. Plus, learn about what University of Southampton is doing to support women in science and hear from our current Physics students about their experiences of studying with us.
Brock University
Sept. 30 and Oct. 1
Interactive sessions, include:
- An overview of Brock University
- A mock lecture from a Brock University Professor
- A live campus tour
Union College, Dickinson College, Mount Holyoke College, Ohio Wesleyan University and Sewanee: The University of the South
October / November
Please join representatives from Union College, Dickinson College, Mount Holyoke College, Ohio Wesleyan University and Sewanee: The University of the South to learn about:
- CPT, OPT and job placement
- Arrival in the US: Are students getting I-20s? Have students been able to return to the US?
- How colleges and universities prioritize student health and safety
- Impact of COVID-19 on this year’s application process
- How are international students being received on our campus and in our cities and towns?
- What is remote learning like for international students at our colleges and universities?
Amherst, Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore, and Williams
October 2 at 9 p.m. (Eastern Time / US & Canada)
Amherst, Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore, and Williams—are joining forces to offer you an opportunity to connect with international admissions counselors and learn about the upcoming application season. We invite you to register for a session that is most convenient for you.
University of Windsor
3-Oct 2020 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT)
Check out presentations throughout the day covering everything from faculties and university colleges to financing and admissions. Visit our booths to get answers to your questions from students, faculty, and staff.
Edge Hill University
Saturday 10 Oct 2020 / Saturday 14 November 2020
You will be able to find out more about the University and your subject of interest through a series of online activities. Further details about how to join each virtual open day and information about the programme will be sent in advance of the event to all bookers.
University of Vermont
Monday, October 12 at 1:30 p.m. EDT
The program will kick off on Monday, October 12 at 1:30 p.m. EDT with a welcome session. Each day of the program, there will be two sessions, the first beginning at 1:30 p.m. and the second beginning at 3:00 p.m.
All participants must complete the Registration Form by Wednesday, September 30.
Meet Sydney (China)
14 and 15 October between 8:00-11:30pm (ADST) (5:00 – 8:30pm Beijing Time)
It is a 3-hour virtual Q&A session where your students get their questions answered about studying at the University of Sydney in 2021 and beyond. Students can register for multiple sessions.
University of Melbourne
Wednesday 21 October 2020, 9pm AEST.
Webinar: Skills and Careers for the 21st Century: Where to from here?
Even prior to the pandemic, the 21st Century had started to require different sets of skills and attitudes in understanding what skills are important for rapidly changing industries. Students are expected to have a very different skills profile by the time they graduate from tertiary education. Interdisciplinary studies are becoming even more important in a world that is breaking down silos, where Accounting firms hire STEM graduates, and where Google looks for Humanities graduates. The session seeks to unpack just what we need to advise students on the skills and careers for the Digital Century.
Kutztown University
17 Oct 2020 9:30 AM EDT