Past Events

School Fairs and Networking Events

Friday 8th November 2024

Headed into London in November for the National Association for College Admission Counseling college fair? To help university reps make the most of their time here, Halcyon London International School and Wetherby Senior School in collaboration with UES are delighted to announce two school fairs and an info session/networking event, on Friday 8 November 2024 (the day before the NACAC fair) from 12:00 to 4:30pm.

The school fairs are a great opportunity for reps to meet teachers and students at two schools with lots of international applicants and raise your profile! The networking event at UES is for both university reps and school counsellors, and will be a great opportunity to meet and collaborate, as well as having a fun afternoon of drinks and refreshments with colleagues.

Please see below the timings of the fairs:

12:00 to 1:00pm Halcyon London International School

1:15 to 2:15pm Wetherby Senior School

2:30 to 4:30pm UES Offices

**All locations are in Marylebone, London, and reps will be accompanied between locations (all within walking distance of each other).

Asil Alshammari and Martine Gagnon look forward to seeing you there!

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORS' REGIONAL DISCUSSION FORUMS 2024

These events are organised by The University Guys, Unifrog and UES Education, with the ambition of bringing together schools in each region of the UK to discuss their provision for international university advising.

Each forum will include rosters of expert speakers to keep you up-to-date on developments in the field, provide opportunities for discussion, and encourage teachers to share knowledge and best practice. It's also a great way for you to meet your fellow advisors in nearby schools! These events will be free to all participating schools, but the number of places will be limited so we advise booking at your earliest convenience to save your place.

Regional Forum Locations and Dates (each forum will run from approx. 9.00am-3.30pm):

~~London Regional Forum at City of London School - Monday 5th February 2024~~
~~Midlands Regional Forum at Oakham School - Friday 1st March 2024~~
~~Thames Valley Regional Forum at Radley College - Friday 8th March 2024~~
~~East Anglia Regional Forum at Stephen Perse Cambridge - Monday 11th March 2024~~
~~South-West and Wales Regional Forum at Prior Park College - Friday 15th March 2024~~
Scotland Regional Forum at Fettes College - Monday 17th June
South Coast Regional Forum at Brighton College - Friday 21st June

US APPLICATIONS TRAINING

Wednesday 20th March 2024
Our next Teacher Training Day will be on Wednesday 20th March 2024. This event is aimed at teachers who handle US applications, including Overseas Universities Advisors, Heads of Careers, and Heads of Sixth Form, and includes physical training. The event will be held in-person and online, in an interactive format. It will comprise the following sessions (all times in UK time):

A Guide to the US Application Process for Schools (Advisor level: beginner to intermediate): 11am-4pm
Catered Lunch (and informal chance to connect with colleagues): 1-2pm

Training Day

UES Mock US Admissions Event

Wednesday 20th March 2024
5:00pm-8:00pm
Our next Mock Admissions Event will take place in-person at Wetherby Senior School, Bulstrode Building, Marylebone, London on Wednesday 20th March 2024!

This is our major annual event for students, attended by over 100 students, parents and teachers. Tickets are completely free for student s and £10 for an accompanying parent (there is a limit of one parent per student). Tickets for teachers cost £45 + VAT (including a catered dinner/drinks reception 7.30pm-8.30pm).

College Counselling: How to Support Students Applying to International Universities

Thursday 14th December, 5.30-6.30pm
Online
Jason Smith (Founder of UES) and Simon Lewis (co-founder of UES and University Advisor at the American School in London) discuss the important elements of successful international university applications, especially to American colleges. They will explain what to consider, how to prepare properly and in good time, and the myths around testing and other aspects. They will also discuss why people should consider getting external support, and how to assess whether a college counsellor has the skills and contacts necessary to do a good job.

US APPLICATIONS TRAINING AND MASTERCLASS

Monday 18th September 2023
Marylebone, London / Online
Our next Teacher Training Day will be on Monday 18th September 2023. This event is aimed at teachers who handle US applications, including Overseas Universities Advisors, Heads of Careers, and Heads of Sixth Form. The event will be held in-person and online, in an interactive format, and will comprise the following optional sessions (all in UK time):

A Guide to the US Application Process for Schools (Advisor level: beginner to intermediate): 9am-1pm
Catered Lunch (and informal chance to connect with colleagues): 1-2pm
US College Applications Masterclass with an expert international counsellor (Advisor level: intermediate to advanced): 2-4pm

Training Day

UES Annual Conference for Teachers

Monday 12th June 2023
Marylebone, London
Our next conference is on Monday 12th June 2023 from 9am to 3.30pm BST, with a complimentary drinks reception from 3.30pm-5.00pm. The event will be held in Marylebone, central London, with experts presenting live both in-person and from across the world.

The conference includes breakfast from 9-9.30am, a full catered lunch, and a complimentary drinks reception from 3.30pm-5.00pm. The event will be held in Marylebone, central London, with experts presenting live both in-person and from across the world. The conference is aimed at teachers who handle US applications, including Overseas Universities Advisors, Heads of Careers, and Heads of Sixth Form. Attendees have the opportunity to interact with and ask questions of some of the most knowledgeable professionals in the world of international university applications.

Conference Details

US Applications Training Day and Masterclass

Monday 13 March 2023
Marylebone, London / Online
Our next Teacher Training Day will be on Monday 13th March 2023. This event is aimed at teachers who handle US applications, including Overseas Universities Advisors, Heads of Careers, and Heads of Sixth Form. The event will be held in-person and online, in an interactive format, and will comprise the following optional sessions (all in UK time):

A Guide to the US Application Process for Schools (Advisor level: beginner to intermediate): 9am-1pm
Catered Lunch (and informal chance to connect with colleagues over Europe, as well as visiting US university representatives): 1-2pm
US College Applications Masterclass with David Hawkins (Advisor level: intermediate to advanced): 2-4pm

International Advisors' London Regional Discussion Forum 2023

Thursday 16 March 2023, 9am-3.30pm UK time
Wetherby Senior School, Hannah House, 13-16 Manchester Street, London
This event is organised by UES Education and The University Guys and will include a roster of expert speakers to keep you up-to-date on developments in the field, provide opportunities for discussion, and encourage teachers to share knowledge and best practice. The event will be free to all participating schools, but the number of places will be limited so we advise booking early.

International Advisors' Regional Discussion Forums 2023 (Outside of London)

These events are organised by UES Education and The University Guys with the aim of bringing together schools in each region of the UK to discuss their provision for international university advising.

Each forum will include rosters of expert speakers to keep you up-to-date on developments in the field, provide opportunities for discussion, and encourage teachers to share knowledge and best practice. These events will be free to all participating schools, but the number of places will be limited so we advise booking early.

Regional Forum Locations and Dates (each forum will run from approx. 9.00am-3.30pm):

South Coast Regional Forum at Worth School, Monday 6th February 2023
Thames Valley Regional Forum at St Clare's, Oxford, Friday 3rd March 2023
Midlands Regional Forum - Date and Location TBA
South-West and Wales Regional Forum - Date and Location TBA
East Anglia Regional Forum - Date and Location TBA

US Mock Admissions Event

Thursday 16 March 2023, 5:00pm-8:00pm UK time
Wetherby Senior School, Hannah House, 13-16 Manchester Street, London
This is our major annual event for students, attended by over 100 students, parents and teachers. It is completely free for students, and is also open to parents and teachers.

This interactive, fun evening is aimed at students thinking of applying to the US, their parents, and any teachers or school counsellors who deal with US applications. It will involve a mock admissions activity in small groups, where students and parents play the part of an admissions officer choosing between students applying to the different colleges. This allows them to get a deep insight into how admissions officers make their decisions, which gives students a big advantage when it comes to making their US applications.

US Applications Training and Masterclass

Monday 26th September 2022

The event will be held in-person and online, in an interactive format. It will comprise the following optional sessions (all in UK time):

A Guide to the US Application Process for Schools (Advisor level: beginner to intermediate): 9 am-1pm
Catered Lunch (and informal chance to connect with colleagues over Europe): 1-2pm
US College Applications Masterclass (Advisor level: intermediate to advanced): 2- 4pm

UES Annual Applications Conference 2022

Monday 13th June, 9am-4.30pm UK time
Our next conference is on Monday 13th June 2022 from 9am to 4.30pm BST, with a complimentary drinks reception from 4.30pm-6.30pm. The event will be held in Marylebone, central London, with experts presenting live both in-person and from across the world.

These conferences are aimed at teachers who handle US applications, including Overseas Universities Advisors, Heads of Careers, and Heads of Sixth Form. Attendees have the opportunity to interact with and ask questions of the most knowledgeable professionals in the world of international university applications.

International Advisors' Virtual Regional Discussion Forums 2022

Monday 23rd May, 9am-3.30pm UK time
This event is organised by Unifrog, UES Education, and The University Guys and will include a roster of expert speakers to keep you up-to-date on developments in the field, provide opportunities for discussion, and encourage teachers to share knowledge and best practice. The event will be free to all participating schools, but the number of places will be limited so we advise booking early.

UES Mock Admissions Event 2022

Monday 21st March, 5-8pm UK time
This is our major annual event for students, attended by over 100 students, parents and teachers. It is completely free for students, and is also open to parents and teachers.

Hyper-Selective Admissions
Pitfalls and Strategies when Applying to the Most Selective US Universities

Wednesday 20th October, 5-6pm UK time
65+ US colleges are more selective than Oxford and Cambridge, yet international students often don't realise how unlikely they are to get in, and what the colleges are really looking for.

In this webinar, Katie Chaszczewski (Deputy Director of Admissions & Director of Undergraduate Outreach at U Chicago), Simon Lewis (Head of International Applications at Latymer Upper School) and Jason Smith (Founder of UES) discuss what it takes to get into the the world's top colleges, why so many extremely good students are rejected, and what students, parents and teachers can do to help.

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UES Online Essay Workshop

Tuesday 1st June 2021, 11am-12.30pm UK time
To help students get organised with their college applications before the Autumn term, UES is running a fully interactive online college essay workshop, geared toward students currently in Year 12/Lower Sixth/Grade 11.

The MBA Tour Europe

Tuesday 23rd March 2021, 5pm-9pm UK time
If you're considering business school, the MBA Tour Europe virtual event offers a chance to network with top business schools and improve your application.

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