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Ying Wa Girls’ School Careers Committee S6 Careers Conference ~ JUPAS & Choices of

Ying Wa Girls’ School Careers Committee S6 Careers Conference ~ JUPAS & Choices of University Courses 10 July 2009. Themes. 1. JUPAS ABC 2. Iteration process 3. Choosing university courses 4. Summer holiday assignments (!). JUPAS ABC. 1. JUPAS =

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  1. Ying Wa Girls’ SchoolCareers Committee S6 Careers Conference ~ JUPAS & Choices of University Courses 10 July 2009

  2. Themes 1. JUPAS ABC 2. Iteration process 3. Choosing university courses 4. Summer holiday assignments (!)

  3. JUPAS ABC 1. JUPAS = Joint University Programmes Admissions System 2. No. of universities involved = 9 ~ HKU CUHK HKUST ~ HKBU Poly U City U ~ Lingnan HKIEd OUHK

  4. JUPAS ABC 3. No. of choices per student = 25 4. No. of bands = 5 5. No. of choices per band = Band A - Band B - Band C - Band D - Band E - 3 3 4 5 10

  5. JUPAS ABC 6. Are all JUPAS programmes degree courses? No ~Poly U: 18 High Diploma (HD) prog. ~ City U: 6 Associate Degree (AD) prog. (2009 data) 7. JUPAS Website = http://www.jupas.edu.hk

  6. Iteration Process Merit Order List Temporary Cut-off Line Final Cut-off Line

  7. Iteration Process 1.Merit Order List • one list per programme • based on selection criteria • ~ AL result • ~ HKCEE result • ~ interview etc • ALL applicants ranked

  8. Iteration Process 2. Temporary Cut-off Line • Depends on number of places • offered by programme • If 60 places • line drawn at 60th applicant • placing programme as choice #1 • Line may move up in selection • process

  9. Iteration Process Merit Order List Temporary Cut-off Line Final Cut-off Line

  10. Iteration Process - Chinese version

  11. Iteration Process – Conclusions • First few choices (Band A) • matter most HKAL results must be strong enough to qualify acceptance

  12. Choosing University Courses Interest? Ability? Market demand? Fame? Others’ expectations?

  13. HKU is better than other universities. • I will only choose HKU & CUHK courses. • I will never choose an AD / HD programme. Choosing University Courses ~ Dated / Negative Thoughts

  14. Choosing University Courses Keep an open mind Get to know programmes available Find their admission requirements Find out about your own interests

  15. JUPAS Programmes & Admission Data • JUPAS website • University websites • JUPAS Guide (Sep 2009) • 學友社中七指南 (2008, 2009) • 學友社出路指南 (2009*) • Careers Guidance Handbook • for S7 Graduates (2009-10*)

  16. CUHK Hotel & Tourism Mgt. 2009-10

  17. CUHK Hotel & Tourism ManagementAdmission Grades - 2008

  18. CUHK Hotel & Tourism ManagementAdmission Grades - 2007

  19. CUHK Hotel & Tourism ManagementAdmission Grades - 2006

  20. CUHK Hotel & Tourism ManagementAL Admission Grades - Comparison 2008 2007 2006

  21. CUHK Hotel & Tourism ManagementAL Admission Grades - Comparison 2008 2007 2006

  22. CUHK Hotel & Tourism ManagementAL Admission Grades - Comparison 2008 2007 2006

  23. CUHK - Hotel & Tourism Mgt. 2008 Top 25%

  24. HKU - Social Sciences 2008 Top 25% ? Median

  25. AS incl. UE/CLC

  26. Susan’s HKAL Grades AS - UE: B CLC: C AL - Geog: C Eco: C C. Lit: D 8+4.2 =12.2 (6+2+1.5) ÷ 3 = 3.2 6+7 =13

  27. Weighting of HKCEE Results -2008 figures

  28. Finding out About Your Interests John Holland’s Career Interest Inventory - 36 questions Academic Programme Preference Inventory (Hok Yau Club & OUHK) http://www.student_hk/appraisal/appi/?lang=c(English version = e) - 120 questions, free, assessment report Career Interest Inventory (HKACMGM) http://www.mycareermap.org - 238 questions, $10 @, assessment report

  29. Holland’s Personality Test (Adapted) 6 personality types 1. Realistic 2. Investigative 3. Artistic 4. Social 5. Enterprising 6. Conventional Dominant  Secondary  Tertiary Type e.g. Artistic–Enterprising - Social Social–Investigative- Realistic

  30. Academic Programme Preference Inventory Assessment Result - sample

  31. Academic Programme Preference Inventory Suggested Academic Programme Categories - Sample 1. Nursing 2. Criminology 3. Law 4. Law Enforcement & Security 5. Psychology 6. Logistics 7. Dental Technology

  32. Finally … 1. Work EXTRA HARD this holiday to get decent HKAL grades ~ Get ≥ 1 credit in AL subjects ~ DON’T fail any one ~ Fulfil language requirements 2. Summer Assignments ~ Holland’s inventory ~ Guide for JUPAS application ~ Due 1 September!

  33. Thank You & Best Wishes!

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