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College preparation

We’ll help you kick off your application process early and get ready for what’s coming.

It is a big step forward when you choose to pursue a higher education overseas. Not only will we assist you to get into the colleges you desire, but also help you make the most informed and successful decisions.

Things your counselor will advise you on
  • Planning a challenging curriculum
  • Keeping records of classes, grades, and standardized test scores
  • Deciding which college admission tests to take and when to take them
  • Gathering information on different colleges and career opportunities
  • Choosing “safe, probable, and reach” colleges
  • Making sure all appropriate documents are sent to colleges
  • Writing recommendation letters
  • Noting important dates and deadlines
  • Completing a CV and personal statement
  • Preparing for college essay topics

PRACTISE

Throughout your HWIS years, you need to keep these elements in mind:
P: Personal statement
R: Résumé and recommendation letters
A: AP and GPA
C: Citizenship and leadership
T: TOEFL
I: IELTS
S: SAT and SAT II
E: Extracurricular activities

The HWIS Triangle

The communication between teachers, students, and parents will keep everyone in the loop. We make the best decisions and take the best actions when we are best informed.

Standardized tests

AP https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/
PSAT https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10
SAT https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
SAT Subject Tests (SAT II) https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests
TOEFL https://www.ets.org/toefl
IELTS https://www.ielts.org/

College application

Coalition for College http://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/
Common App https://www.commonapp.org/
UCAS https://www.ucas.com/