The document provides guidance on applying to boarding schools, summer programs, and other schools abroad. It outlines the application process and checklist of required materials, including researching appropriate schools, planning ahead to avoid last minute stress, getting teacher recommendations, transcripts, test scores, and meeting deadlines. Students are advised to visit their counselor to ensure they have all the necessary application requirements organized.

1. Application Process
Boarding Schools, Prep Schools, Summer
Programs, & Other Schools Abroad

2. Before you see your counselor, make
sure you...

3. Research
Research the schools that would be the
best fit for YOU!

4. Be Reasonable
Apply to an appropriate number of
schools and/or summer programs.

5. Plan Ahead
The application process has many parts
to it.
Plan ahead so you do not have to rush
around at the last minute stressing both
YOU and YOUR TEACHERS out.

6. Visit with your Counselor
See Mr. Monteith (or Mrs. Regan) to
make sure you have all your ducks in a
row.

7. Your Counselor will...
Start a folder with a checklist with all
the things you need to consider

8. Checklist - You might need...
Transcripts
Standardized Testing (MAP, SSAT, SAT,
etc.)
SAS school profile
Recommendation forms/letters from
teachers, counselor, admin., etc.

9. SAS Activities
Most schools/programs request a list of
all the activities you have been involved
in. Please come prepared with a
completed list.

10. Recommendation Forms
Print off al l the necessary forms for
your teachers
Fill out Student Information section
Ask adults very nicely to fill out forms

11. Recommendation Forms
Give your teachers at least two weeks to
complete forms/letters
T to teachers before you send them
alk
electronic forms

12. Recommendation Forms
DO NOT GIVE TEACHERS
RECOMMENDATION FORMS THE
DAY BEFORE THE WINTER BREAK

13. Recommendation Forms
Teachers will give all forms/letters back
to your counselor

14. Transcripts
Transcripts will be sent directly to
school/program
Your loving counselor will help organize
this with Miss Angelina and Miss Tina

15. Deadlines
Students are responsible for all
deadlines.
Follow up with teachers if need be.

16. Mailing of Application
SAS will mail your application
China Post (SAS will pay) - takes 2
to 3 weeks for delivery
DHL (230 to 300 rmb per envelope)
- takes 2 to 4 business days. Pay first
before we send.

17. SAT Testing
You can write the SAT at SAS Pudong
Must have proof you are registering for
boarding school/summer program that
requires SAT scores.

18. SAT
October 6, 2012 (Deadline to register is August 28 @ 3:00pm)
November 3, 2012 (Deadline to register is September 13 @ 3:00pm)**
December 1, 2012 (Deadline to register is October 11 @ 3:00pm)
January 26, 2013 (Deadline to register is December 5 @ 3:00pm ***This is because
of Christmas break)
May 4, 2013 (Deadline to register is March 14 @ 3:00pm)
June 1, 2013 (Deadline to register is April 10 @ 3:00pm)

19. SSAT
SAS Puxi is now an international test
site
Register online at:
http://www.ssat.org/ssat/test/test-
reg-online.html

20. SSAT - test dates
October 13, 2012
• November 10, 2012
• December 8, 2012
• January 5, 2013
• February 2, 2013
• March 2, 2013
• April 20, 2013
• June 8, 2013

21. Ways to say Thank You
Teachers work hard. Recommendation
letters/forms are above their call of
duty.
A nice thank you will suffice!
Thank-you card/note
Starbucks Gift Certificate

22. Questions?
Please see Mr. Monteith or Mrs. Regan
if you have any questions