Overseas University Applications
Overseas University Applications
General application overview
Important information
- Most applications to US universities have to be made on the Common App platform, while applications to UK universities have to be made on the UCAS platform. See sub-sections (2) and (3) below for more information on applications to US and UK universities respectively.
- The application deadlines are usually in early January (next year). This means that current JC2 students will need to request for predicted grades, as your A Level results will not be ready yet. Request for your predicted grades can be made between 14 Aug 2024 – 30 Sep 2024. You can make a request via this online form.
- Although the deadline for request for predicted grades was 30 Sep 2024, we are able to process your requests on an ad-hoc basis. Please note that we may not be so quick in responding to your requests as the teachers might be away for national examinations duties at the end of the year.
- Both UK and US universities require a personal statement and recommendation letter(s) from your tutors.
Personal statement: Admissions offices in the UK and the US expect to see different things in the personal statement. Follow the link here (login to Student ICON email account) to find out more about how you can write an impressive personal statement for the universities you are applying to!
Recommendation letter: Do make the request for the recommendation letter early (at least 3-4 weeks before the deadline), so that your tutor has enough time to write a good letter for you.
More resources on overseas education can also be found here.
Timeline
Applying to UK Universities
How do I apply?
Students will apply to UK universities via the UCAS online portal. You can start your application now in the from July 2024 onwards.
You may find a step-by-step guide to completing the UCAS application here.
You will be requested to enter the UCAS buzzword during the application. YIJC’s UCAS buzzword is: YIJCUK2025
Application deadlines
15 Oct 2024 – For any course at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, or for most courses in medicine, veterinary medicine/science, and dentistry.
29 Jan 2025 – For the majority of courses in the UK.
Admission tests
Some universities require you to sit an admissions test as part of the application process. Most admissions tests happen between August and November the year before you’re due to start your studies.
Please follow the link here for more information about the admission tests.
Applying to US Universities
How do I apply?
Application to most US universities will be made via the Common Application (Common App). You can start filling out your application now.
You may find a step-by-step guide to completing the Common App application here.
Please scan your:
- ‘O’ level result certificate
- JC1 and JC2 result slips
and send the image files to your CT (College Counsellor). Your CT (College Counsellor) will need to upload these documents to Common Apps for you for your US University application.
Please note that the college counsellor testimonial needs to be filled up by your CT and not by our ECG counsellor.
Application deadline
Deadlines vary from university to university, and you will need to check the university website for the specific deadlines.
Admission tests
Please check whether the university requires you to sit for the SAT or the ACT. Some universities across the US have made the SAT/ACT optional. Please visit the following link for more information on the universities that have made the tests optional.
Need more information or personalised help?
Drop by for a personalised discussion with our friendly ECG counsellor!
Email your name, class, school to Vina_SIM@schools.gov.sg or fill out the Online Form https://go.gov.sg/yijcecg
You can also contact Ms Vina via the Telegram App. Her username is @ECGC_V
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