【Career Development Centre of Student Affairs Office】 Further Study Insider (1): Further Study Planning Timeline

【學生事務部 生涯發展中心】 升學情報（一）：升學規劃時間軸

 2023-08-29     SAO-SCS     Bulletin / 公告    (Expired/已過期)

 

Career Development Centre

生涯發展中心

Our centre provides further study, career and entrepreneurship services under the Student Counselling Section, Student Affairs Office. We aim to enhance your employability and competitiveness, increase your interest and preparation for further study, and strengthen your entrepreneurial skills through various programmes, workshops and advising services.

We issue a bi-weekly Further Study Insider to provide advice and guidance on planning and preparing for further study. We hope you will read it and find it useful in your preparation.

本中心隸屬於學生事務部學生輔導處，負責提供升學、就業及創業服務。我們透過提供各類型的計劃、工作坊及諮詢服務，致力加強你的就業能力及競爭力，提升你對升讀研究生課程的興趣及準備，以及增強你的創業技能。

我們透過每兩週發佈一次的升學情報，為你提供規劃升學及所需準備的建議和指引。希望你能仔細閱讀，從而獲得一些對你的升學準備有用的資訊。

Further Study Planning Timeline

12-18 months before the application deadline
  • Attend Tea with Professors to explore your further study interests and define your goals.
  • Look for further study information by visiting the Reading Area of our centre and by attending Further Study Talks.
  • Talk to career advising associates, professors and alumni to create a wish list of postgraduate programmes.
6-12 months before the application deadline
  • Attend Preparation Courses on Graduate Admission Tests to improve your test-taking skills and register for the required graduate admission tests.
  • Attend a Further Study Workshop to learn the basic techniques of writing a personal statement (PS) and resume.
  • Make an appointment with the Career Development Centre to review your PS.
  • Ask for letters of recommendation from professors who can give a positive assessment of your academic, work and personal qualities.
  • Request official transcripts from the Registry.
Before submitting your application
  • Follow the rules set out by the universities, for example on how to submit letters of recommendation, and submit all application documents before the deadline.
  • Get someone with a good eye for detail to proofread your documents.
  • Keep a copy of the final application.
Admission interview
  • Attend the admissions interview to convince the panel that you are what they are looking for by explaining your academic achievements, relevant experience and skills.
Before starting postgraduate studies
  • Thank those who have offered help, encouragement and support during your application process, including professors who have written letters of recommendation.
  • Check the deadlines for enrolment, payment of tuition fees, application for accommodation, orientation programme, etc. Make arrangements as early as possible.
  • Prepare yourself with the programme’s professors by browsing their profiles and researching the curriculum.

 

 

升學規劃時間軸

申請截止前12-18個月
  • 參加與教授茶聚，探索你的升學興趣，並確立升學目標。
  • 前往本中心閱覽區及出席升學講座，搜尋升學資訊。
  • 諮詢生涯發展師、教授及校友，訂立心儀研究生課程清單。
申請截止前6-12個月
  • 參加研究生入學試預備課程，提升應試技巧，並報考有關研究生入學試。
  • 參加升學工作坊，學習個人陳述及履歷的基本寫作技巧。
  • 與生涯發展中心預約進行個人陳述評閱服務。
  • 邀請能夠對你的學業、工作表現、以及個人特質作出正面評價的教授，為你撰寫推薦信。
  • 向註冊處申請成績單。
遞交申請前
  • 遵守大學所訂立的規則，例如如何遞交推薦信、在截止報名日期前遞交申請所需的一切文件等。
  • 請求細心的人幫忙檢查入學申請文件。
  • 保存一份最終版本的申請。
入學面試
  • 出席入學面試，向面試官詳細描述你的學術表現、相關經驗和能力，以証明自己是一個合適的人選。
入讀研究生課程前
  • 感謝那些曾經在入學申請上幫助、鼓勵、支持你的人，包括曾經為你寫推薦信的老師。
  • 留意註冊、繳交學費、申請住宿、迎新活動等截止日期，儘早作出相應的安排。
  • 瀏覽教授研究生課程的老師簡介，以及了解課程安排。