Newsletter Issue 9 16 OCT 2015

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Careers Information for Year 11 13 Students

Message for Year 13 Students: It is now time to finalise your choices for university applications, to finish your research and choose the country/university that is the right fit for YOU. You must ensure that you would be happy to attend any of the universities you apply for. Research, research, research.

University Application Deadlines:

Region Internal Deadline Canada Nov 30, 2015

Hong Kong (HKU Fast Track) Nov 9, 2015* (last years)

Hong Kong (HKU Main Round) Dec 7, 2015* (last years)

United Kingdom (Early) Sept 4, 2015

United Kingdom (Regular) Nov 23, 2015

United States of America (Early) Sept 14, 2015

United States of America (Regular) Nov 9, 2015

University of California, Berkeley Oct 5, 2015

Region External Deadline University of California Nov 1 30, 2015

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Early Round) Decision by December 31, 2016

Nov 15, 2015

Chinese University of Hong Kong (Advance Offer) Nov 15, 2014*

Chinese University of Hong Kong (Regular) Jan 2, 2015*

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Regular) Decision by April 30, 2016

Jan 3, 2016

*To be confirmed

- -SCHOLARSHIPS

HKUST Alumni Endowment Fund Sports Scholarships & others Scholarship: HKD 30,000 / academic year / award Deadline: 15 November 2015

The Jardine Foundations Scholarship Deadline: 22 October, 2015 Please note that this is for Oxbridge applicants.

Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme Scholarship amount: $200,000 to $250,000 Application deadline: 31 December, 2015 Please inform careers.office@kgv.edu.hk if you are applying.

[NEW] University of Toronto Hong Kong Scholarship Program Scholarship amount: CAD$13,000 to CAD$22,000 / annum Application deadline: 13 January, 2016 Information session: 14 Nov (10 am) @ Admiralty Conference Centre More information and registration here.

For students who are interested in applying for scholarships, please inform the careers department at least 6 weeks before the application deadline.

SAT/PSAT: KGV is now a test centre. SAT Exam Dates & Application Deadlines: Test Dates 3 Oct, 2015 7 Nov, 2015 5 Dec, 2015 23 Jan, 2016 7 May, 2016 4 Jun, 2016

Early Reg. Deadline

27 Aug, 2015 1 Oct, 2015 29 Oct, 2015 17 Dec, 2015 31 Mar, 2016 28 Apr, 2016

Regular Reg. Deadline

3 Sep, 2015 9 Oct, 2015 5 Nov, 2015 28 Dec, 2015 8 Apr, 2016 5 May, 2016

KGV CEEB Code: 670530 KGV Test Center Code: 62233 Please refer to this link for more information and registration.

- -INSIDE KGV--

University/Visitor Date Time Venue

Geography Lecture by Swansea University

(Sign up here) 27 October 2015 10:30 - 11:00 SSC 4 5

Dr Cheung from Cardiff University on

Social Sciences 03 November 2015 13:25 - 14:20 SSC 5

University of Toronto 04 November 2015 13:25 - 14:20 SSC 5

London School of Economics 26 February 2016 10:55 11:15 Hall

University of Birmingham - Law Taster

Lecture 17 November 2015 13:25 - 14:20 SSC 5

London School of Economics 26 February 2016 10:55 - 11:15 Hall

- -OUTSIDE KGV

ASIA REGION Experience SCAD Hong Kong in October

Financial Aid and Scholarship Overview (Oct. 16 or Oct. 30, 4-5 p.m.)

Portfolio Consultation (Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)

Summer Programs Preview (Oct. 26, 4-5 p.m.)

Student for a Day: Observe Fashion Senior Student Works-in-progress (Oct. 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.) Register by emailing Teresa Tsang at ttsang@scad.edu at least two days before the event. Vacancies are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College Admission Briefing Date: 17 October, 2015 Time: 14:30 16:30 Venue: YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College Please email Ms. Shek to make a reservation. Complimentary shuttle bus service: Pick up point: YMCA of Hong Kong, 41 Salisbury, TST @ 13:30

HKBU Info Day Date: 17 October, 2015 Time: 09:30 17:00

The University of Sydney Virtual Fair for International Students Date: 22 - 23 October, 2015 Time: 19:00 11:00 (Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time)

Lingnan University Information Day 2015 Date: 24 October, 2015 Time: 10:00 17:00

CUHK Orientation Day 2015 Date: 24 October, 2015 Time: 08:30 18:00

[NEW] Invitation to the Admission Talk: JS4550 BSc in Biomedical Sciences, CUHK Date: 30 Oct, 2015 Time: 14:45 17:00 Venue: CUHK Register here. *Shuttle will be available to travel between University KCR Station and Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated Biomedical Sciences Building.*

Psychology Carnival Date: 31 Oct, 2015 Time: 11:00 16:00 Venue: Central Plaza, The Hong Kong Institute of Education (Tai Po Campus)

HKIEd Information Day Date: 31 Oct, 2015 Time: 09:00 17:00 Venue: The Hong Kong Institute of Education Free shuttle bus service available from University station to HKIed campus.

Information Session: HKUST Undergraduate Admissions for Students with International Qualifications Date: 31 Oct, 2015 Time: 10:00 12:00 & 13:30 15:30 Venue: HKUST Business School Central,Room 1501-02, 15/F, Hong Kong Club Building,3A Chater Road,

Central(Central MTR Exit J3) Seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register here.

HKU Information Day for Undergraduate Admissions 2015 Date: 7 November, 2015 Time: 09:00 18:00

12:00 13:00 (non-JUPAS admission scheme) Venue: The Grand Hall, Centennial Campus

Cathay Pacific I Can Fly 2016 opens for application Application deadline: 30 November, 2015 Please note that this program is for Year 10-13 students. Please see Ms. Chan at the careers office by 28 Oct, 2015 if you are interested in applying.

KGV Careers Newsletter 16 October 2015 arranged by Chris Kuh.

Careers and Guidance Department / careers.office@kgv.edu.hk King George V School

N.B The school cannot take responsibility for the content / quality of external events.

EUROPE REGION Invitation to LSE Asia Forum in Hong Kong Date: 17 Oct, 2015 Time: 10:00 18:00 Venue: Mandarin Oriental, 5 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong If you would like to attend this exciting LSE event, please RSVP by Monday 12 October 2015 to Camilla Langlands at C.R.Langlands@lse.ac.uk

UCAS personal statement advice from LSE British Council's October / November events

Education UK schools and colleges exhibition (25 Oct)

Seminar: Careers in Sport by Sheffield Hallam University (3 Nov)

Study & Career Options in Built Environment (6 Nov) More information here.

NORTH AMERICA REGION

Discover USC Date: 22 Oct, 2015 Time: 19:00 21:00 Venue: Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong - Pacific Place, Supreme Court Road,

Central, Hong Kong Click here for registration.

[NEW] Discover Notre Dame and The Announcement of the Li Ka Shing Foundation Greater China Scholars Program Date: 23 October, 2015 Time: 17:00 21:00 Venue: 43rd-44th floor, Gloucester Tower, The Landmark, Hong Kong RSVP is required by 19 October, 2015.

[NEW] Washington University in St. Louis reception for prospective applicants and their parents Date: 25 October, 2015 Time: 14:30 16:30 Venue: Renaissance Harbour View (Boardroom 6) in Wanchai Register here.

NYU Abu Dhabi Information Sessions - Hong Kong Date: 7 Nov, 2015 Time: 16:00 18:00 Please e-mail nyuad.east.asia@iie.orgto reserve a seat and/or for further inquiries. Venue information will be provided upon receiving confirmation of your attendance.

INTERNATIONAL

School of General Studies International Programs Hong Kong Information Session Date: 16 Oct, 2015 Time: 18:00 20:00 Venue: Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel,1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong S.A.R. Reservation is required.