Consuming the majority of a high school student’s time and mental capacity nearing the end of his/her final year is the university application process. Every student wants to be accepted by their dream university and thus must make their application stand out. It is important that students do a bit of preparation and create proper guidelines for their activity and expectations before, during, and after the application process. This will help alleviate stress and increase the chances for university acceptance. Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS Beijing) provides our students with a well-rounded, global education, as well as a University Guidance Programme, to help students plan and prepare for a successful university experience.

1. How to Make Your UniversityApplication Impressive
With YCIS Beijing

2. Academics
Research What You Want
 Top 3 universities you want to attend
 Degrees they offer
 Specific requirements that the school and
the degree have

3. Extracurricular
Get involved in a club that is related to your future goals
Start your own association or organisation
Play on sports team and show your dedication
Help around the Community
Get a job that shows your passion in the degree you are
applying for
Show dedication and enthusiasm, whether you are
volunteering or working

4. Basic Tips!
Fill out your
application
honestly and
passionately
Finish early if
possible, as it
shows enthusiasm
and motivation

5. YCIS
Guidance
Programme
Ensures
students begin
the application
consideration
process early
Provides the students
with a Guidance
Counsellor who is in
charged with helping
foster students’ skills,
abilities, and interests
The Counsellor will
help the students
complete and
ensure an
impressive
application is
created

6. Things Needed:
GPA (US and Canada)
Exam scores or predicted
results
 (SAT, ACT, UCAS Tariff Points, A
Levels, International Baccalaureate
Personal Statement
Basic Subject Completion
Resume
English Proficiency Exam
Art Portfolio
Specific Subject Completion
Possibly Needed:

7. Quality Universities Focus on:
Leadership
Community Service Personal Growth
YCIS curriculum includes
character formulation to
promote these qualities

8. EA Programme Standard Timetable
Early- Action (EA) Programme

9. Waiting?
Make sure that you have sent your
official transcripts and reports
Keep track of the university’s
Important events and dates
Interview might be necessary before
acceptance

10. Accepted?
Make sure the
acceptance is official
Usually mailed to your home
address
You might need to
respond to acceptance
with a clear…
YES or NO
Get everything
prepared for your new
adventure
Visa application, housing
arrangements, transportation
etc.