{"id":13065,"date":"2020-04-23T11:18:27","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T11:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enkoeducation.com\/?p=13065"},"modified":"2021-10-27T12:14:32","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T12:14:32","slug":"how-to-succeed-in-your-university-admissions-in-the-covid-19-context","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enkoeducation.com\/how-to-succeed-in-your-university-admissions-in-the-covid-19-context\/","title":{"rendered":"How to succeed in your university admissions in the Covid-19 context"},"content":{"rendered":"
There is a massive and understandable anxiety among students who will graduate in 2020 from high school and seeking university admissions. Students’ concerns grew even bigger when they learned that the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge canceled their final exams. The big question that every student started to ask is: <\/span>\u201cWhat will happen to my university admission offer?\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n In this article we tried to summarize the responses from the international universities that appeared to be on top of this challenge. After thorough consideration, the admissions offices published updated policies and procedures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We are happy to announce that the universities have shown that they care about their future students. They continue working to adjust to the new circumstances and remain flexible and open to international students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The IB published a <\/span>policy <\/span><\/a>on how they would calculate each student\u2019s grades and the total diploma score. The grading system for the core elements will remain the same. The system provided by the IB to secure the graduation of the May 2020 class appeared to be satisfactory for almost all universities, and <\/span>no significant changes happened to the acceptance offers sent to students.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Therefore, every acceptance offer that you received or will receive is valid and you should <\/span>review them carefully not to miss the important instructions given by the university<\/b>. Frequent updates are published on each university website: visit them frequently to stay posted!<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe admission committee recognizes that final results may be significantly different from previously submitted predicted results due to changes to the evaluation criteria. These changes will not impact our offer of admission, as long as you still meet the requirements for secondary education completion.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Fordham University, USA<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Moreover, universities declared that they will ensure that IB students will be awarded the relevant credits their grades in IB subjects, as it was during the previous years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Students’ academic achievement during high school is a valuable document for your university admission. Evidence that you fulfilled the requirements of school graduation is also required by the universities. Accordingly, as a student of the May 2020 class, <\/span>you should carefully follow the online classes provided by your schools and make sure that you keep your grades.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n University websites remain the most reliable sources of information, but there are some quick ways to check the main components of the admission procedure of various universities. On these web resources, you can find the newest updates regarding changes in the deadline, candidate reply date deadline, deposit deadline and find the contact of institution admission or financial aid offices, etc:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cialfo COVID-19 Resource Hub<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) College Admission Status Update Coronavirus Impact<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n As soon as the university enrolment process is over, students usually start getting ready for visa applications, and plan their trip to universities. This year, your plans for traveling might be affected by the pandemic. Below are some of the options you might face: Get ready for various scenarios!<\/span><\/p>\n None of those possibilities are final yet because any of these solutions requires many changes in university life and teaching planning. <\/span>Here is what some top universities think about the fall semester starting date<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHow will universities recognize the IB Diploma and subject grades?<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
Some handy resources to remain informed<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
Attending university starting Fall 2020 – what options are being suggested and considered<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
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Useful WEBINARS by Cialfo to clarify the university admission process<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n