Parent Information Session – Mon. Oct 31 – Introduction to BridgeU
BridgeU – our new University Applications Platform
Dear Grade 10-12 and other Parents,
I am excited to announce our new university applications management tool: BridgeU. This tool will allow myself, students and parents to keep track of university applications.
It:
- has college and university search options in USA, UK, Canada, The Netherlands and Hong Kong. Australia and New Zealand will be added in 2017;
- matches colleges and universities to student preferences, categorizing reach, target and safety options and indicating the probability of acceptance;
- offers a place for students to keep all of their research;
- has a “writing builder” tool, giving sample UK and USA style application essays, space to write essays, and the ability to provide direct counselor feedback;
- allows counselors to set tasks and deadlines;
- submits documentation directly to universities;
- includes a resume builder and gives ideas on how to improve and fill gaps;
- requests and receives recommendation letters from teachers and counselors;
- allows parents to keep track of their son/daughter’s applications;
- offers tools for data analysis;
- and more!
I would like to showcase this tool for any interested parents on October 31 from 8-9 in Room 1. All Grade 10-12 parents will receive their own account.
