MIS Higher Education Presentation for Parents 2017 Mr

MIS Higher Education Presentation for Parents 2017 Mr. S. Jobber

Why go on to higher education? • • Increase earning potential Better career prospects Social and cultural reasons Independence, self confidence and responsibility Broaden or deepen interests/knowledge Help develop their future Transferable skills Personal challenge

Higher Education • Where do they want to Study? • Different Options- Qatar, UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, China, other countries • UK requires A levels (AS & A 2)- apply via UCAS • USA & Qatar Universities can let you in with AS levels, but have other requirements • Other countries- check carefully

9 Universities in Qatar

Bachelor of Arts • Art History Bachelor of Fine Arts • Interior Design • Graphic Design • Fashion Design • Painting & Printmaking Master of Fine Arts • Design 3/16/2018

Doctor of Medicine (M. D. ) • • Six-year Medical Program Four-year Medical curriculum* *Also available for external applicants 3/16/2018

Bachelor of Science • Chemical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Petroleum Engineering Master of Science in Chemical Engineering Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering 3/16/2018

Bachelor of Science • Biological Sciences • Business Administration • Computational Biology • Computer Science • Information Systems 3/16/2018

Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service Majors: • Culture and Politics • International Economics • International History • International Politics Certificates in: • American Studies • Arab and Regional Studies • Media and Politics Minor: • Arabic 3/16/2018

INFINITE POSSIBILITIES A US Degree With A Unique Edge Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) offers students a unique opportunity in the following fields of study: • Communication (BS) • Journalism and Strategic Communication (BS) • Liberal Arts Concentrations • Major(s): Media Industries and Technology, Journalism • Minor(s): Business Administration, English, Media and Politics, Middle East Studies, Theatre • Certificate(s): Civic Engagement, Public Relations, Strategic Communication 3/16/2018

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering • Interdisciplinary program that draws on the expert knowledge of HBKU and partner university faculty • Students explore the design of real-world computer engineering systems 3/16/2018

Qatar Applications • Apply to the university directly usually online • Check online first • Check criteria • Fees around 20 K-65 K USD per year • Financial Assistance available (50 -100% of fees) • Application window October- March 2018

Qatar University Requirements • • Passport & residency copies High school transcript Y 10 -Y 12/Y 13 OFFICIAL SAT OR ACT SCORES OFFICIAL TOEFL OR IELTS SCORES Essay (Personal Statement) Student Resume/CV References (academic/counsellor) Fees

UCAS • For UK University Applications • Universities and Colleges Admissions Service • Online application- pay rocessing fee • www. ucas. com • There are over 37, 000 undergraduate courses at over 370 providers in the UK.

Applying to the UK Apply through UCAS for most courses 1. Register with UCAS 2. Course search 3. Apply ➢ ➢ ➢ 1 application to up to 5 universities Personal Details Educational achievements Personal Statement School reference Predicted grades 4. School submits UCAS applications

UCAS application • Personal information • Course choices • Achieved or predicted grades • Reference • Personal statement • Deadline January 15 th 2018

Remember. . . • Entry requirements- Minimum grades (UCAS Points) Usually 3 A levels. • UCAS Points A*= 140, A= 120, B=100, C=80, D=60, E= 40 • UCAS Course codes

USA Applications US Applications – What is a well-rounded application? GPA Application essays Letters of recommendation Your Application Standardized test scores Extracurricular Activities Princeton. Review. com | 800 -

US: How sho USA Applications http: //www. commonapp. org/ • Accepted by nearly 700 colleges • NOT accepted by UC Admission. universityofcalifornia. edu • Deadline: November 30 http: //www. coalitionforcollegeaccess. org/ • 113 member schools Check individual university guidelines! Princeton. Review. com | 800 -

Deadlines USA Applications • Early Decision – due mid-October to mid-November; BINDING • Early Action – due mid-October to mid-November; not binding • Regular Decision – due late December to mid-January • Rolling Admission Princeton. Review. com | 800 -

Other University Applications • • Each country has its own procedures Read carefully for minimum entry requirements Note “Deadlines” and plan accordingly Check all the application fees & cost of the course for the whole duration

What Next? Do the research Talk to family & friends, ex-students Go to university fairs Think carefully will you student be able to cope living on their your own • Get Students to Talk to you Tutor, They Can help • Draft a CV & Personal Statement • • • Any Questions? ? ?