College Acceptances for the Class of 2022
This list represents schools around the world where our students were accepted to a university. Names in bold represent universities where the students of the Class of 2022 will attend in Fall 2022.
American University (2)
Arizona State University (4)
Baylor University
Bentley University
Boston University (4)
Brandeis University
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Butler University
California College of the Arts
California Polytechnic State University
California State University, Long Beach
Carleton College
Case Western Reserve University (4)
Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
Chapman University (2)
Colorado State University
Creighton University
Denison University
Drexel University (5)
EHL Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality (SSTH)
Emerson College (2)
Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Fordham University (3)
George Washington University (2)
Goldsmiths, University of London
Greater Brighton Metropolitan College
HAN University of Applied Sciences
Hofstra University (2)
Hult International Business School
Indiana University Bloomington (2)
Jacobs University
Johns Hopkins University
King’s College London (2)
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
LaSalle College Vancouver
Langara College
Leeds Arts University
Leiden University
London Metropolitan University
Loughborough University
Loyola Marymount University (2)
Loyola University Chicago
Maastricht University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Marquette University
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
McGill University
McMaster University (2)
Michigan State University (7)
Monash University
New York University (3)
Northeastern University (9)
Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences
Occidental College
Oregon State University (3)
Pennsylvania State University – Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State University – University Park (14)
Pepperdine University
Pitzer College
Pratt Institute
Purdue University (8)
Queen’s University (2)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2)
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (3)
Rutgers University – Camden
Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Rutgers University – Newark (2)
San Diego State University (3)
San Francisco State University
San José State University
Santa Clara University (6)
Savannah College of Art and Design
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2)
Simon Fraser University (3)
Stony Brook University (SUNY)
Syracuse University (2)
Temple University (2)
Temple University Japan (2)
Temple University Japan
The College for Creative Studies
The Glasgow School of Art
The New School
The Ohio State University (6)
The University of Hong Kong
Toronto Metropolitan University (3)
University of Arizona (2)
University of Birmingham
University of British Columbia (6)
University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus
University of Calgary
University of California, Berkeley (5)
University of California, Davis (9)
University of California, Irvine (10)
University of California, Los Angeles (3)
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside (8)
University of California, San Diego (4)
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz (5)
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Edinburgh (2)
University of Florida
University of Groningen
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (10)
University of La Verne
University of Manchester
University of Maryland, College Park (2)
University of Massachusetts, Amherst (4)
University of Michigan (2)
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (2)
University of New South Wales (2)
University of Oregon (2)
University of Pittsburgh (5)
University of Queensland
University of Rochester (3)
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco (2)
University of Sheffield
University of South Australia
University of Southern California (2)
University of Surrey
University of Sydney
University of Toledo
University of Toronto (15)
University of Toronto Mississauga
University of Toronto Scarborough (2)
University of Victoria (2)
University of Washington (13)
University of Waterloo (3)
University of Western Ontario (4)
University of Wisconsin, Madison (10)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) (4)
Wake Forest University
Wesleyan University
Western University
York University (6)
The new 2021-2022 KAS school profile is released!
This list represents schools around the world where our students were accepted to a university. Names in bold represent universities where Class of 2021 will attend in Fall 2021.
American University
Arizona State University
Barnard College
Baylor University
Bentley University
Boston University
Brock University
California College of the Arts
California Northstate University College of Health Sciences
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State University, Channel Islands
California State University, Fresno
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Northridge
California State University, Sacramento
Carleton College
Case Western Reserve University
CEU, Central European University, San Pablo
Chapman University
Chicago State University
College of William & Mary
Coventry University
DePaul University
Drexel University
Emerson College
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Fordham University
George Washington University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Gonzaga University
Hamilton College
Indiana University Bloomington
Iowa State University
Irvine Valley College
Johns Hopkins University
Kaohsiung Medical University
King’s College London
Kingston University
Lancaster University
London Metropolitan University
London South Bank University
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University Chicago
Manhattan College
McMaster University
Michigan State University
Monash University
National Sun Yat-Sen University
New York University (NYU)
Newcastle University
Northeastern University
Nova Southeastern University
Ohio State University
Oregon State University
Otis College of Art and Design
Pace University
Pacific University Oregon
Pasadena City College
Pennsylvania State University – Brandywine
Pennsylvania State University – Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)
Pepperdine University
Pratt Institute
Purdue University
Queen Mary University of London
Queensland University of Technology
Radboud University
Rhode Island School of Design
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Royal Holloway, University of London
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
Santa Clara University
Savannah College of Art and Design
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Sciences Po – UC Berkeley Dual Degree
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle University
Simon Fraser University
Skidmore College
St. John’s University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University (SUNY)
SUNY University at Buffalo
Syracuse University
Temple University
The City University of New York Queens College
The New School
The University of Nottingham
Trent University
University of Aberdeen
University of Alberta
University of Arizona
University of Brighton
University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia, Okanagan
University of Calgary
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Central Lancashire
University of Edinburgh
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Groningen
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of La Verne
University of Leeds
University of London – The Royal Veterinary College
University of Manchester
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of Melbourne
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota, Duluth
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
University of New South Wales
University of Oregon
University of Puget Sound
University of Queensland
University of Reading
University of Redlands
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of Scranton
University of Sheffield
University of Southern California
University of Strathclyde
University of Sydney
University of Texas, Arlington
University of Texas, Dallas
University of the Pacific
University of Toronto
University of Twente
University of Washington
University of Washington, Bothell
University of Washington, Tacoma
University of Waterloo
University of West London
University of Western Ontario
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech)
Wageningen University and Research Centre
York University
What is the International Baccalaureate Program?
The IB Diploma program is a two-year pre-university course for 11th and 12th grade students which provides a core and elective curriculum and is measured through internal and external examinations. To earn the IB diploma, students complete and test in six IB subjects; write an extended essay of independent research guided by a faculty mentor, complete 150 hours of creative, action, and service activities (CAS); and participate in a
critical thinking course called Theory of Knowledge (ToK). Students who take IB courses without completing the entire program may earn IB certificates by testing in selected IB courses. Furthermore, here at KAS, it is possible to take IB courses without taking the exams associated with them.
Is the IB Diploma required for graduation from KAS?
The IB Diploma is not required for graduation from KAS. Rather, it is an additional qualification a student may earn if he satisfies all of the requirements outlined in the IB guide. If a student chooses not to pursue the diploma, there are a variety of options for 11th and 12th grades. These are best discussed on an individual basis with the Guidance
Counselor.
What are the benefits to pursuing the IB Diploma?
The IB Program is the most challenging academic program available at KAS. Around the world, students who have taken IB classes report that their involvement with the IB Program has given them the skills needed to succeed in college. These courses help students to gain a broader world view; follow in-depth approaches to the academic
disciplines; and develop time management, problem-solving, research, and organizational skills that will remain with them long after the IB experience is over. In addition, the IB has established a set of learning outcomes known as the IB Learner Profile. The hope is to develop students who become inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk takers,
knowledgeable, principled, caring, open-minded, well-balanced, and reflective – attributes we believe are a great benefit to students.
What courses are required for the Diploma?
Students who wish to pursue the Diploma take one class in each of six curricular areas; each course typically lasts two years. In addition, the student must complete the three components of the core- TOK, CAS and the Extended Essay. Please refer to the IB guide on the KAS website for further details.
How does the IB Program compare to AP classes?
The major differences between the IB and AP relate to the nature of the programs. In the IB, the courses and the core constitute a fully rounded program that is intended to prepare students at a high level across a range of subject matter. In addition, IB teachers work together to ensure cross-disciplinary links and a deliberate integration of the concepts in Theory of Knowledge. Lastly, the subject matter in IB classes tends to cover fewer topics, with a much higher expectation of high level understanding and investigation.
What is the general workload in IB classes?
This will vary based on the subject. IB classes are typically more challenging than regular high school classes, and so students may be asked to do more homework. The types of assignments given however may be quite different than those students have seen in earlier years, which is often where the real challenge comes. One benefit to this is that students must take greater responsibility for their own learning while developing time management and organization skills.
When do students take IB Exams?
The IB exams are administered in May of the 12th grade year, with the exception of one year SL classes, which are tested in May of the year the course is taken. Our IB Diploma coordinator will ensure that all students and families are aware of all requirements and logistics.
Can students earn college credit through the IB Program?
This varies from institution to institution. It is best to research specific colleges/universities to understand their policies. In the most generous cases, students can earn up to a full year of credit.
Is it possible to change my mind about the Diploma?
Yes, it is possible to decide not to pursue the Diploma even after beginning the program. The guidance counselor is available to assist students in any changes to their schedules.
What is the cost of taking IB Exams?
All fees are set by the IB and change slightly every year. Beginning with the graduating class of 2013, the total cost for a diploma student, covering the cost of all exams and fees, is approximately $750 US, or NT$ 23,000.
What training do teachers receive in the IB Program?
At KAS, all teachers who are teaching an IB class have either already had official IB training, or they are scheduled to attend the training very soon. These sessions consist of a 3-day workshop with master teachers in the field and allow our teachers to build a strong base of ideas and activities through collaboration with other teachers present.
什麼是 International Baccalaureate Program?
IB 課程是針對 11,12 年級學生所提供的二年大學預修課程,包含了六主要課程及核
心課程,進而透過在校及國際考試認定成果。要取得 IB 文憑,學生需: 完成六個 IB 科
目;在一位 IB 老師監督下完成獨立的論文報告;參與 150 個小時富含創意﹑運動﹑及
志願性義工服務活動;及一堂論述知識的課程等。學生若未完整修習全部課程,仍可
參加單一科目考試通過後取得單科的證書。在高雄美國學校,我們除了提供完整取
得 IB 文憑的課程或選擇只修 IB 課程而不參加 IB 校外認證考試。
需有 IB 文憑始可從 KAS 畢業嗎?
不一定要有 IB 文憑才可取得 KAS 畢業證書,這只是提供學生一種選項,若在校修課符合 IB 所有條件,還可多一項 IB 文憑。若學生選擇不取得 IB 文憑,對於 11 及 12 年級學生仍有許多的修課選擇,最好是和升學輔導老師個別面談討論。
修 IB 課程有什麼好處?
IB 課程目前是 KAS 所有課程中難度最高的,目前調查顯示,學生若在高中時期修習 IB 課程者,上大學後能充分利用技能完成大學課業。這些課程幫助學生們建立更廣闊的世界觀,在學術方面做更深入的研究探討,建立學生的時間觀念,主動面對解決問題,研究問題,及訓練他們的組織能力等。即使課程結束,學生也將一直保有這些技巧和能力。另外,IB 建立了一套學習系統,主要目的是培養學生主動探索,思考,溝通,承擔風險,成為富含知識,有原則,闗懷他人,心胸開闊,均衡發展並能反省自身的人,都是這個課程的附加優勢。
取得文憑課程要求?
決定要取得文憑的學生,需在六大領域科目中各挑一堂課,每個科目一般需修課至少滿二年。此外,學生尚需完成核心科目知識論述課,志願服務及論文報告等,詳細資料請至 KAS 網站查詢。
IB 課程和 AP 課程的差異?
IB 課程和 AP 課程間主要在本質上就不同。在 IB,六科課程及核心課程構成一個主要課程系統,培養學生提高素質以面對各種科目。此外,IB 的老師們也一起交流,隨時確認商討對各科目的想法,在知識論述課中分享。最後,IB 課程可在較高的期望值中提升對各主題更專精的認知及研究深度。
IB 課程的基本課業量為何?
依各科目內容而定。IB 課程原本就較一般高中課程更有挑戰性,學生也有可能被要求完成較多的作業。作業的型態或許和學生以往接觸的有所不同,這也就是挑戰所在。其中一項好處便是當他們建立了時間觀念及組織能力的同時,能肩負起更多的責任感。
學生何時參與 IB 測驗?
所有為期兩年的 IB 課程都在 12 年級下學期的五月份舉行檢定考,為期一年的標準課程則在該學年 5 月考。我們的 IB 主任會確認所有學生及家長都了解一切的要求及後續作業。
學生可以藉由修 IB 課程取得大學學分嗎?
每所學校規定不同,最好先針對特定大學院校政策查詢。一般來說,學生有時可以抵掉一年該科學分。
修課期間可以做任何變動嗎？
是的,即使開始課程後又決定不再繼續修課,仍然可以改課,選課輔導老師會給予適當的協助。
IB 檢定考費用為何?
所有費由皆由 IB 中心決定,每年並做微調。如 2013 年畢業生若要取得文憑,所有考試費用大約為 750 美元,或換算為新台幣 23,000 元。
IB 課程的老師們需接受什麼教育訓練?
在 KAS, 所有教授 IB 課程的老師皆需接受,或準備好接受 IB 中心的教育訓練。這些訓練包含了三天和教育中心老師的研習會,並透過活動讓在場的老師們建立紮實的基本概念。
This list represents schools around the world where our students were accepted to a university in the last 3 years. Names in bold represent universities where Class of 2020 students are enrolled.
Colleges & Universities ’18 – ’20
A
Acadia University
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
American University
Arizona State University
ArtCenter College of Design
B
Babson College
Baylor University
Bennington College
Bentley University
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Brock University
Brown University
Bryant University
C
California College of the Arts
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
California State University-Fresno
California State University-Fullerton
California State University-Long Beach
California State University-Los Angeles
California State University-Sacramento
California State University, Northridge
Carleton University
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Central Michigan University
Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
CEU San Pablo University
Chinese University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
Clark University
Clemson University
Cleveland Institute of Art
Colby College
College of New Jersey
College of William & Mary
Cologne Business School (CBS) – European University of Applied Sciences
Colorado State University
Columbia College Chicago
Columbus College of Art and Design
Concordia University – Montreal
Cornell University
County College of Morris
Coventry University
Culinary Institute of America
D
Dalhousie University
Dartmouth College
Deakin University
Denison University
DePaul University
Drew University
Drexel University
Duke University
E
Eckerd College
Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Emerson College
Emory University
F
Fashion Institute of Technology
Florida Institute of Technology
Fordham University
Franklin and Marshall College
G
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia State University
Grinnell College
H
Hofstra University
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hosei University
Houston Baptist University
Hult International Business School
Humber College
I
Illinois Institute of Technology
Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
International Christian University
Irvine Valley College
J
Johns Hopkins University
K
King’s College London
L
Lake Forest College
LaSalle College Vancouver
Laurentian University
Lawrence University
Le Cordon Bleu Australia
Lehigh University
London School of Economics and Political Science
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University Chicago
M
Macquarie University
Marist College
McGill University
McMaster University
MCPHS University
Medical University of Lublin
Meiji Gakuin University
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Miami University, Oxford
Michigan State University
Mount Holyoke College (Women’s College)
N
National Taiwan University
New College of Florida
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
New York University
New York University, Abu Dhabi
New York University, Shanghai
Newcastle University
Niagara College
North Carolina State University
Northeastern Illinois University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Nova Southeastern University
O
Occidental College
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Oregon State University
Otis College of Art and Design
P
Pace University
Parsons, The New School
Pasadena City College
Pennsylvania State University
Pepperdine University
Pomona College
Portland State University
Pratt Institute
Purdue University
Q
Queen’s University
Queensland University of Technology
Quinnipiac University
R
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rollins College
Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Rutgers University – Newark
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Camden Campus
Ryerson University
S
Saint Mary’s College of California
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Clara University
Santa Monica College
Savannah College of Art and Design
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
School of Visual Arts
Seattle University
Semmelweis University
Seton Hall University
Simon Fraser University
Sophia University
Southern California Institute of Architecture
Southern Methodist University
St. John’s University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stony Brook University (SUNY)
Suffolk University
SUNY at Albany
SUNY at Buffalo
SUNY Binghamton University
SUNY Buffalo State
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse University
T
Technische Universitat Dresden
Temple University
Temple University Japan
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Texas Christian University
Trinity University
Tufts University
U
University of Alberta
University of Arizona
University of Auckland
University of Birmingham
University of Bristol
University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus
University of Calgary
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Central Lancashire
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Denver
University of Exeter
University of Florida
University of Guelph
University of Hong Kong
University of Houston
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Iowa
University of Kent
University of La Verne
University of Leeds
University of Leicester
University of Maine
University of Manchester
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Massachusetts Boston
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
University of New Hampshire
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
University of Oregon
University of Ottawa
University of Pittsburgh
University of Portsmouth
University of Prince Edward Island
University of Puget Sound
University of Reading
University of Redlands
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California
University of Strathclyde
University of Sydney
University of Technology Sydney
University of Texas, Arlington
University of Texas, Austin
University of the Arts London
University of the Pacific
University of Toronto
University of Vermont
University of Victoria
University of Virginia
University of Washington
University of Washington, Bothell
University of Waterloo
University of Wisconsin, Madison
V
Vancouver Island University
Vanderbilt University
Villanova University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
W
Wake Forest University
Waseda University
Washington College
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College (Women’s College)
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Wesleyan University
West Virginia University
Western University
Whittier College
Wilfrid Laurier University
Williams College
Wroclaw Medical University
Y
Yale-NUS
York University
Welcome to your final year of high school, Class of 2023 Seniors! Juniors, welcome to a new curriculum in the form of IB courses; Sophomores will be busy perfecting their daily routines and showcasing their MYP Personal Projects. Lastly, welcome to our Grade 9 students entering high school! All of you will have a busy year ahead but together we will all get you through it!
Contact your College Counselor
Contact Information
Start preparing for the next steps and deadlines for G11 and G12.
SAT Test dates and registration
ACT Test dates and registration
Also, check iELTS, TOEFL and DuoLingo for English language test dates. G12
Resources for Essay Writing, College Lists and Financial Aid
Early Action, Early Decision and Regular Decision Admission rates
CSS Financial Aid Form for International Students
The Truth About College Admissions, TED Talk
Do’s & Don’ts for Talking to a U.S. College Recruiter
3 Tips for Selecting the Right Reach Schools
Where the Top Fortune 500 CEOs attended college
Top 10 College Majors (Princeton Review)
College Express: Find the Right College for You!
3 Things to Know About Earning an Undergraduate Degree in Australia
List of Colleges by Percentage of International Acceptances
Free SAT Practice (Khan Academy)
Fairtest.org (list of test optional schools)
Parents are a critically important part of our team effort to support students in their journey after KAS and toward a higher education. The College Counseling team at KAS offers parent programming frequently for students from rising G8 students through senior year. These events include visits from colleges and universities worldwide, parent coffee discussions, grade-level meetings, workshops, and individual appointments with your child’s counselor.
Contact your College Counselor
We invite you to meet with us in person to answer questions and plan for higher education.
Resources and articles for parents
Timeline for Parents: Parent Action Plan (College Board)
Help your child on the path to college (College Board)
SAT Practice exams, free (Khan Academy)
Rankings and best colleges (Niche)
2022 Summer Programs (International ACAC)
Advice College Admissions Officers give their own kids (New York Times)
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