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“Tufts in one word: home.” – a student from Tufts University
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“Tufts in one word: home.” – a student from Tufts University

Given the significant impact of COVID-19 on college admissions, I’d like to send you occasional communications this fall about what’s going on at Tufts University and in our admissions office. In this rapidly changing landscape, I want to make sure you have the information you need to advise your students, and to suggest Tufts to...

Changes to Requirements for the 2021 UW-Madison Applications
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Changes to Requirements for the 2021 UW-Madison Applications

Greetings from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of Admissions and Recruitment. I hope this email finds you and your family safe and in good health. I want to assure you that our office remains committed to serving our future Badgers in their college decision process during this difficult time. Our Chancellor, Rebecca Blank, recently made...

Gold Medal Awarded to Jaehan Kim
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Gold Medal Awarded to Jaehan Kim

Our tenth grade student Jaehan Kim participated in Kaohsiung International Invention and Design Expo (KIDE 2019) and received MyRIS Best Invention Award for inventing Artificial Intelligence Air Cleaner Ventilator and Oxygen Generator. Jaehan and his brother Jaehyung worked very hard on this project and we are all very proud of them.

2019 Winter Concert
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2019 Winter Concert

Seoul Scholars International held our annual Winter Concert on December 6th in the cafeteria. SSI Chamber Orchestra members performed “Enchanted” and “Beauty and the Beast.” SSI Dance Club members then performed dance moves. Furthermore, band members played the guitar and sang delightful Christmas carols. Students and teachers were provided with sandwiches and snacks to celebrate...

ASP Party day
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ASP Party day

Students at Seoul Scholars International were able to enjoy ASP Party Day on November 1st. Teachers helped cook and distribute hot dogs fresh from the grill, and students were able to enjoy them with chips and soda. After having hot dogs, our students and teachers played multiple rounds of volleyball against each other. It was...

Hong Kong Polytechnic University College Visit
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Hong Kong Polytechnic University College Visit

Hong Kong Polytechnic University visited Seoul Scholars International on October 14th. Their admissions officer talked about their world-class education, international qualifications, and reputation for excellence. She went over fees and living costs and mentioned that tuition fee costs HKD 140,000/USD 18,000 per annum. It is mandatory for Hong Kong Polytech students to work as an...

ArtCenter College Visit
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ArtCenter College Visit

ArtCenter Admissions Officer visited Seoul Scholars International on October 11th. An admissions officer informed the students about different majors, getting scholarships and having passion for art. He also mentioned the importance of time management in college. College information sessions are great opportunities for students to hear about schools directly from the representatives and ask questions....

Dartmouth College Visit
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Dartmouth College Visit

Dartmouth Admissions Officer visited Seoul Scholars International on October 4th. She talked about residential experience at Dartmouth, different majors offered, and getting into selective colleges. 99 % of classes at Dartmouth are taught by professors and they truly value research. Students can even partner with faculty in funded research their first year. Many of our...