College Counseling @ NIST

Steps to Life after NIST

For Year 10-13 Students

Who we are
Mr. Joachim (Kim) Ekstrom
Family names A-K jekstrom@nist.ac.th Ext. 353

Ms. Brenda Manfredi

Family names K-S bmanfredi@nist.ac.th Ext. 204

Ms. Brita Nash

Family names S-Z bnash@nist.ac.th Ext. 205

Khun Thongkorn (Kluay) Panklom

thongkornp@nist.ac.th Ext. 207

Counseling Educational Programming Sessions

In Year 10 and 11, students are encouraged to make connections between what they are learning/doing now at NIST and the world of work In Year 12 and 13 students apply what they know about themselves to the search for an appropriate university/career/major or other post-secondary endeavor. Students consider:

How does the world work? What is my place in the world?

Naviance

Naviance Engages Students

Helps students learn more about themselves through a number of tests and instruments Helps students establish meaningful postsecondary goals Helps students connect those goals with their coursework and college planning activities Helps students research universities efficiently and effectively

Resume Builder

Test Scores SAT

Naviance Engages Parents

NIST parents are registered on Naviance (limited view) Provides parents with information regarding: Workshops College visits Emails from counselors Student Surveys Students university lists Parents can research careers, majors, and universities in the same way as their children Increases communication between students and parents regarding university research and application decisions

Naviance Engages Teachers

Allows them to upload Letters of Recommendation to students files Gives them access to students resumes

Naviance Assists Counselors Helps us keep track of which universities our students are applying to Allows us to upload our school documents (teacher/counselor letters of recommendation, transcript, school profile and IB predicted grades) and send 70 % of NIST university applications online Helps us track how successful students have been in their applications

Naviance Assists Counselors

Set up milestones for students Communicate with students and parents Coordinate communication between students, parents, teachers, university officers Get information about students
Personality type, Learning style, career interests and plans

Overview the application process

Long list Short list Universities applied to/not yet applied to

Access Statistics and reports

Our Philosophy about College Counseling

1. The university application process begins with learning about oneself strengths, preferences, passions, skills, gifts/talent.

Students ponder three questions - beginning in Year 10

1. What do I love? 2. What am I good at? 3. What are my life priorities?

Our Philosophy about College Counseling

1. The university application process begins with learning about oneself strengths, preferences, passions, skills, gifts/talent. 2 Personality Tests in Year 11 1 Personality Test in Year 12

True Colors
Career Interest Profiler

How accurate are these personality tests?

Our Philosophy about College Counseling

2. There is a strong correlation between career satisfaction and life happiness

Students explore majors and careers in Year 11 and 12

Work Experience Program Year 11

Provides an opportunity to find out about the activities that make up work in all organizations. Opportunity to meet people doing different jobs and can learn about what is involved in their jobs. Help you to discover more about your skills, talents and interests. Useful in helping you determine what you want or dont want to do in the future. Give you an indication of what kind of program you want or dont want to study in university

Our Philosophy about College Counseling

3. Students thrive when they are able to make informed decisions based on self-knowledge, a proactive approach to post-secondary research, and support and guidance from home and school.

UniQuest
Connecting Your Strengths and Interests with College Choice

Students research 3 universities in depth Based on the results of the 3 personality tests Share results with parents and counselor August-December in Year 12 5 hour assignment

Research and Reflect

University Research Exploration Workshops

Every Thursday 2.30-3.30 pm

Research Tools

Students improve their organizational skills

College application journal Track their progress with the help of milestones Compile Long List of interesting universities Short List of universities to which they will apply Access list of visiting universities Create their resume Take SAT preparation course

Research Individual Universities

Research Individual Universities

Research Individual Universities

Research Individual Universities

Compare Universities

Short List & Application Tracking

Our Philosophy about College Counseling

4. There are many post-secondary paths available to each student 3-4 year college degrees Vocational school community college Preparatory courses Gap Year(s) Military Service Working full time Internship experience Starting own business Travel (and work) Deferred applications

Where do NIST students attend University?

EVERYWHERE

Main Differences in Admissions?

US/Canada/Asia
Transcript Year 10 Year 13 (semester 1) SATI/SATII/ACT Scores IB Assessment Predictions Teacher Recommendations Extra-curricular activities Essay

Main Differences in Admissions?

UK
Predicted IB Assessment Grades Personal Statement Reference

Main Differences in Admissions? Australia

Apply with Predicted Grades or Final IB Results Letter of Recommendation SAT may be required/recommended

Main Differences in Admissions? Thailand

Letter of Recommendation (optional for most faculties) SAT/CU-AAT/TU-GET TOEFL/IELTS/CU-TEP Hardcopy Application with formal photo, family paper, copy of ID card, or Online application for many faculties

Special transcript for Thai Universities

Grading Level Excellent IB Standard Level 7 GPA IB Higher Level 7 GPA

4.0

4.50

Very Good
Good Satisfactory Needs Improvement Weak Very Weak No Grade Awarded

6
5 4 3 2 1 N

3.75
3.50 2.75 2.00 1.25 0 0

6
5 4 3 2 1 N

4.25
4.00 3.25 2.50 1.50 0 0

TOEFL/IELTS
We recommend that students take TOEFL or IELTS If their passport doesnt say made in UK, US, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand

Parent Information Sessions

Year 13 in August Year 12 in August Counselors provide guidance and reassurance through private meetings, phone calls and by e-mail Counselors also copy parents on all university counseling messages to students

Talking with your children about money

Your must have an honest conversation with your children about money The question youll need to answer is this: How much money is available each year for four years of undergraduate study? While some entrance and merit-based scholarships are available to international students, it is not safe to rely on them, regardless of how strong a student your child is.

Three-Way Conferences
During the months of April-May Meeting with Year 12 student and parents Discuss the Long List of Universities Discuss factors that may impact certain choices Review Questionnaire

How do the universities view the IB Program

Diploma/Certificate/NIST High School Diploma EE TOK CAS

University Visits
127 individual visits to NIST last school year Australian University Fair at NIST CIS US College Fair at NIST 29 universities Linden Tours US College Fair at NIST -28 universities AEO Tour US University Fair at NIST -19 universities Thai University Fair at NIST 20 universities OCSC University Fair at Paragon 100 universities US College Fair 9.00-17.00 at Landmark Hotel 50 universities Japanese University Fair Asia Hotel, Bangkok Australian University Fair at Queen Sirikit Center

School Organized College Tours

During summer

College Counseling News

Last Thursday of every month throughout Year 12 and 13

Contact Information
Mr. Joachim (Kim) Ekstrom
Family names A-K jekstrom@nist.ac.th Ext. 353

Ms. Brenda Manfredi

Family names K-S bmanfredi@nist.ac.th Ext. 204

Ms. Brita Nash

Family names S-Z bnash@nist.ac.th Ext. 205

Khun Thongkorn (Kluay) Panklom

thongkornp@nist.ac.th Ext. 207