Dear customer,

Welcome to the March edition of ICON+’s University Access Newsletter. You are receiving this e-newsletter because you inquired about our test prep and/or admissions consulting services.

If you are a currently in JC1 or 1st/2nd year of Poly student, now is the time to begin selecting the institutions you will apply to and start the formal admissions process. Register for a complimentary 30 minute session with one of our professional consultants to get yourself in order! Simply email admissions@icon-plus.com if you would like to take advantage of this offer.

1. Take advantage of the 10% discount on all packaged Admissions Services purchased by March 31, 2010.
 

2. University Admissions Workshop
Tue & Thurs: 6pm - 8pm
April 6-22, 2010
ICON+ Raffles Campus

In this 12-hour workshop, our highly experienced admissions consultations will provide step-by-step guidance for the entire admissions cycle. Learn how YOU can build a winning application strategy and increase YOUR chances of admittance - all in an interactive class environment!

To register, please email rhodri@icon-plus.com.
 

3. SAT Overview Workshop
10am - 12noon
Sat, April 10, 2010
ICON+ Raffles Campus

Our experienced SAT specialists and admissions consultants will offer invaluable advice on how your child can maximize his/her scoring potential and gain entry to top universities.

To register, please email rhodri@icon-plus.com.

As the famous Biggie Smalls once proclaimed:

Mo’ money, Mo’ Problems.

Of course, Mr. Smalls was a gangster rapper…so his financial musings are less relevant.

(Still, let’s insert an interlude of cool, hip hop beats.)

For the average, college-bound student, the lyric is somewhat different:

Less money, Mo’ Problems.

Naturally, this track isn’t so ‘chill.’ In fact, it sounds more like a frenzied opera. With long, dissonant wailing in the background. Produced and composed by none other than: you.

Luckily, we here at Icon+ have ear plugs and soundproof doors. We also have, you guessed it: financial advice for college.

The following three sections explicate your various, funding options: Scholarships, Federal Aid, and Part-Time Jobs. Ultimately, we want to help relieve your financial burden.

So, if you are applying to a costly school in Singapore, or abroad, you want to be here. Grab a seat and enjoy the performance. (And please, no talking.)

To read tips on funding your college education, click here.

When you think of math, do you think of differential equations, derivatives, inflection points, and hyperbolic trigonometric functions? Relax. You will not need to learn any new math functions or equations to answer the SAT math questions.

Learn what to review.

School Type:
Public, Research University, Suburban

Location:
Gainsville, Florida

Size and Student Body:
• 33,600 Undergraduate
• 12,900 Graduate
• 3% Out of State
• 1% International

Admissions:
• Regular Application Deadline normally November 1
• Applicants Admitted: 39%
• SAT I Range for Middle 50% of First Year Students:
SAT Critical Reading 570-680
SAT Math 590-700

Cost:
• In-State Tuition & Fees US$4,373
• Out-of-State Tuition & Fees US$23,744
• Room, board, and other expenses US$12,350
• Total US$16,723 or US$36,094

Highlights:
One of the largest universities in the USA, the University of Florida is an academically diverse insitution with a strong commitment to internationalization, research, and service. About 50% of students receive merit-based aid - great news for international students!

For the University of Florida's website: www.ufl.edu

Source: www.collegeboard.com

Can you write effective text messages?

Of course! Short-forms, exclamation marks, emoticons -- you know the works, and you know them well. When someone texts you – you’re quick, clever, and you’ve always got the answer:

Omg really? No way!

Ok, c u soon!

Busy, ttyl?

But does your mobile phone prowess mean you can produce an effective Prompt Writing Essay?

Now, that’s a good question.

Click here to read full article.