Do you want to find out the secrets to getting into a highly-ranked US university? Would you like to know the difference between successful and unsuccessful applicants to these institutions? Learn from Vancouver’s top admissions expert, possessing two Ivy League degrees, who will provide you with the inside scoop on how to succeed with your applications.
Bryan Ide is a graduate of St. George’s School. After high school, Bryan entered McGill University and, after his first year, transferred to Cornell University where he completed his BA in Government. Then, at the age of 22, he obtained his MA in Political Science from Columbia University.
In 2006, he rejoined St. George’s School as the first Manager of Alumni Relations where he was responsible for all alumni programming and for managing the alumni annual fund. In addition to his role in alumni relations, he gained experience in admissions having served as an interviewer of applicants to St. George’s.
Bryan has considerable experience gained at St. George’s and during his time as Chair of Cornell’s alumni admissions committee from British Columbia. As an admissions consultant, Bryan has assisted students in gaining admission to schools such as Arizona State, Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Columbia, Cornell, New York University, UCLA, UC Santa Cruz, University of Southern California, Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania, Crofton House, St. George’s, St. John’s, and West Point Grey Academy.
第二场:9月19日 周四 10:00-12:30
主题:ESL和SAT的准备
主讲:Arthur Redillas、Brian Macdonald
要点:克服ESL以及成功进入主流学习环境
在标准化考试中得到最高的分数
无论你要申请私立学校还是美国的大学,你都会需要SAT,ACT或者SSAT的成绩。你是否无法突破标准化考试的瓶颈。从ubc录取官的身上学习如何准备标准化考试并且申请理想的大学。
克服ESL以及成功进入主流学习环境
你是否担心ESL的背景将会影响你的私校或者大学的申请?如何快速攻克语言关?
Guidance and Tactics to ESL Success
Are you worried that ESL will hurt your private school or university application? Are you mastering the English language quickly enough? Find out how to be successful from a well-known ESL curriculum developer and lead instructor.
Scoring the Highest on Your Standardize Tests
Whether you are applying to a private school or US university, you will need to take a test like the SAT, ACT, or SSAT. Are you tired of your low scores after taking ineffective test preparation programs? Are you certain that you are taking the top test prep course available? Learn the best ways to beat these tests, evaluate test prep programs, and achieve maximum scores from a leading expert, Kaplan Test Prep’s former manager for Western Canada.
现任UBC本科录取官,UBC Sauder商学院录取官。前Kaplan (最畅销SAT,SSAT的备考辅导书)学术总监。
Arthur有几十年的大学录取经验,再过去的工作中,他辅导成千上百的学生进入理想的大学并且成功实现人生的职业梦想。 Arthur将首次向华人家长介绍标准化考试,加拿大大学的录取经验,高中学习规划指导以及如何选择适合的专业。
Arthur 在录取和考试方面有着丰富的经验。现在为UBC本科录取官以及UBC Sauder商学院录取官。之前,Arthur担任Kaplan ( 最畅销的SAT以及SSAT辅导书)的学术总监。在他的职业生涯中,无数次帮助学生进入理想的学校。
Arthur has extensive experience with both sides of the admissions process. Prior to his positions as International Admissions Advisor for Undergraduate Admissions at UBC (2012 – present) and Director, Admissions and Recruitment, for Masters programs at the Sauder School of Business (2006 – 2012), Arthur spent 12 years as an instructor, admissions consultant, and academic manager at Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions in Vancouver. Over the years, Arthur saw hundreds of students achieve their goal of gaining admission to top colleges, MBA programs, law schools, and medical schools. He also has extensive experience with student recruitment, admissions strategy, and marketing. Arthur holds a BEd (Distinction) from the University of Alberta and an LLB from UBC. He enjoys international travel, with favourite destinations that include India, Barcelona, New York, Lima, and Beijing. He also loves trying new restaurants and keeping entertained with movies, concerts, and theatre.
现任学术课程规划师,ESL培训专家
Brian曾经在多所私立学校负责学术课程规划和撰写。几十年的教学经验使得他对于温哥华的教育大纲了如指掌。他将为广大华人家长分享如何正确的学习语言,快速跳出ESL.
Brian Macdonald 拥有历史和英文语言文学双学位,并且在在UBC获得了中学教学的本科学位(社会学和英文)。同时拥有第二语言教学教室资格。他的学生遍布BC省的公校以及私校。目前为某私校的学术课程规划师。
Brian Macdonald holds a BA in History with a minor in English Literature and BEd in Secondary Teaching Education (Social Studies and English) from the University of British Columbia. In addition, he obtained his DEdu and TESL Certificate with Practicum also from UBC. Through five years of diverse teaching experience, Brian’s passion for education has been the core constant. He has worked with students from over twenty (and counting) countries in the public, private, and independent school systems in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. His time as an instructor has afforded him the unique opportunities to teach online, to create specialized integrated curricula for at-risk youth as well as to edit an exclusive textbook series for an ESL college for young professionals. He currently teaches ESL classes full-time in Vancouver.
第三场:9月26日 周四 10:00-12:30
主题:西方礼仪,自信以及情商
主讲:Susan Matheson
要点:如何培养学生的“软”技能?
如何让孩子快速的融入西方文化?如何成为“绅士”和“淑女”?怎样培养孩子正确的行为习惯?为何私校如此重视学生的西方礼仪的培训?Susan将为华人家长详细讲解西方礼仪的重要性。
情商对于学生未来的成功至关重要。现在顶尖的高校不仅仅是需要聪明的学生,而是寻找能够与他人合作,善于沟通的学生。我们的西方礼仪专家将讲授如何提供学生的自信,与他人交流并且理解文化的差异。
Developing your Emotional Quotient is critical to future success, and this idea has gained mainstream acknowledgment. Chinese President Xi Jinping recently commented that EQ is more important than IQ. Today’s most sought after schools and companies are looking for individuals who are not only smart, but also can use interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate positively with others. Our etiquette expert will share tips on how to show your confidence, interact well with others, and understand cultural differences, ultimately giving you an edge to succeed in all stages of life.
嘉宾:Susan Matheson
西方礼仪专家,本地多所私校西方礼仪老师。
Susan曾经在亚洲,拉美以及欧洲工作过并且将西方礼仪融入打当代商业当中。多年的西方礼仪的教学经验使得Susan在帮助学生培养软技能方面驾轻就熟。毕业于York House女子私校,儿子就读于St. George‘s 男子中学。
As a Canadian who has lived and worked in Asia, Latin America, and Europe, Susan has developed a truly global perspective on the importance of Etiquette in a cultural context. Her business experience in international trade, travel, and health care is complemented by studies at the graduate level in Asia-Pacific business, and formal training in protocol and etiquette in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Her presentations in Cultural Intelligence, Etiquette, and Dining have been enjoyed by business persons, diplomats and children alike. Susan is a graduate of York House School, and a current parent at St. George’s.
第四场:10月4日 周五 10:00-12:30
主题:私立学校
主讲:W.J. (Bill) McCracken
要点:如何进入私立学校学习?以及私立学校的特点和培养方式解读
温哥华的学生进入顶尖大学比进入顶尖私校的机会要大。你知道私立学校录取背后的故事么?私校的培养方式以及理念又是什么?Crofton House 录取官将现身说法,为华人家长解读私校背后的故事
Vancouver students have a better chance of getting into some Ivy League schools than into a top-ranked private school. Do you know the reality and myths behind private school admissions? Find out the truth and how you need to prepare from the Director of Admissions of one of Canada’s leading independent schools, Crofton House School.
嘉宾:W.J. (Bill) McCracken
现任 Crofton House 女校录取官,前St. George’s 男子私校录取官
几十年的私校招生经验,Bill将首次向华人家长分享私校录取经验,北美教育体系以及精英培养观念。现场设有提问环节,立即解决您的教育问题。
第五场:10月11日 周五 10:00-12:30
主题:加拿大大学申请
主讲:Benjamin Batt & Ali Nathoo
要点:如何理解顶尖加拿大大学?又如何选择和申请?
加拿大大学近期越来越多得被当地和国际留学生所熟知。有些加拿大顶尖的大学甚至比美国顶尖大学都难申请。你知道如何选择并且成功进入加拿大大学么?如何提高进入加拿大大学的成功率?
Canadian universities are growing in popularity among local and international students. It is now harder to get into some Canadian universities than some top ranked US schools, and some Canadian institutions are now ranked higher than their US counterparts. Do you know what Canadian Universities are looking for? Learn the process for strengthening your application and increasing your chances of success.
嘉宾:Benjamin Batt
Ben毕业于圣乔治男子中学以及ubc大学心理系。他拥有10年以上的金融从业经验并且为客户提供进入顶尖大学的咨询。
Ben Batt is a graduate of both St. George’s School and the University of British Columbia where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Ben has over ten years of experience in finance and has been recognized as a top national performer in equipment leasing field. In addition, he co-founded an admissions consulting firm assisting clients with the admissions process to independent schools.
嘉宾:Ali Nathoo
Ali毕业于圣乔治男子中学,进入西安大略大学学习心理。后获得UBC商学院MBA学位。他拥有丰富的人力资源管理和咨询经验以及大学申请的经验。
After graduating from St. George’s School, Ali attended the University of Western Ontario, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
For four years, he was an investment consultant for a credit union in British Columbia, after which decided to further his educational background by completing the Graduate Business Program at Simon Fraser University. He followed this up with an MBA from the Sauder School of Business at UBC.
Ali has considerable experience as a management and HR consultant with a number of clients in media, IT, logistics, and banking sectors. Moreover, with his co-founder Ben Batt, he established an admissions consulting firm assisting clients with the admissions process to independent schools.