This summer, the university guidance counseling team at SUIS Gubei embarked on a dynamic university outreach initiative to strengthen their connections with world higher education institutions and enhance their counseling practices. The core of this effort involved participation in the International Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC) annual global conference, held at Western University in Canada in July, and a series of invitational university tours across North America. This concerted effort underscores SUIS Gubei’s commitment to providing students with the best-fit higher education opportunities.
暑期伊始，协和古北的大学升学指导部门就紧锣密鼓地奔赴北美地区参加全球会议、参访大学，旨在加强与全球高等教育机构的联络，提高升学团队的升学辅导综合实力。此次出行的核心包括参加国际大学招生咨询协会（IACAC）在加拿大韦仕敦大学举办的年度全球升学指导大会，以及在北美进行的一系列大学参访活动。此次收获颇丰的行程，突显了协和古北致力于为学生提供最佳高等教育机会的决心。
IACAC Conference Experience
IACAC大会参会体验
The IACAC conference was a significant college admission event for the SUIS Gubei counseling team. Ms. Sheng, Ms. Zhu, Ms. Zhang, and Ms. He attended this annual university admission extravaganza, where they had the opportunity to reconnect with hundreds of admission counselors from universities around the world. The conference was a vibrant platform for exploring the latest trends in college admissions, which have undergone considerable changes in recent years. Through various sessions and workshops, the team delved deeply into the nuances of the last admissions cycle, gaining insights into evolving practices and emerging trends.
IACAC全球升学会议是大学升学指导圈中的年度顶级盛事。协和古北升学团队中的盛老师、朱老师、张老师和赫老师有幸今年再次参加了这一年度大学升学盛会，在这里她们与来自世界各地的数百名大学招生官互动交流，或结交新朋友，或深入发展已经建立的长期合作关系。本届大会提供了为探讨大学招生最新趋势的活跃平台。近几年大学升学的标准、流程瞬息万变，通过各类讲座和研讨会，协和古北的升学团队有机会深入研讨了刚结束申请季中的新动向和新趋势，获得了行业内第一手精确信息，也丰富了对于升学指导规则变化背后逻辑的洞见。
▲ Ms He, Ms Sheng, Ms Zhang and Ms Zhu set up table display to introduce SUIS Gubei in the IACAC high school fair
赫老师，盛老师，张老师，朱老师在IACAC会议高中展中设立摊位，向全球大学招生官介绍协和古北
The counselors engaged in meaningful discussions with their peers, exchanging best practices and strategies. They also participated in sessions designed to debunk common myths and misconceptions about the admissions process, gaining clarity on issues that often perplex students and their families. This exposure to a broad spectrum of perspectives and methodologies equipped SUIS Gubei’s ugc team with valuable knowledge to guide their students more effectively and successfully.
在此次大会中，协和古北的升学老师们与来自全球的升学指导同行们进行了意义深刻的讨论，交流最佳实践方案和策略。她们还参加了旨在揭示招生过程中的常见误解的讲座，从而对学生和家庭常常困惑的问题获得了更清晰的认知。这些深入而广泛的交流和分享，使得协和古北的升学团队能够更有效、更成功地指导帮助学生。
▲ Ms He and the admission officer Brooke O’Donnell from Pepperdine University
赫老师在高中展中与佩珀代因大学招生官Brooke O’Donnell女士合影
▲ Ms Zhang and Anne Corriveau, Director of International Admissions, Boston University
张老师与波士顿大学国际招生主任Anne Corriveau女士合影
▲ Ms Sheng and Karen Bartlett, Associate Director for International Admissions, Middlebury College
盛老师与明德学院国际招生副主任Karen Bartlett女士合影
University Tours: Building Stronger Connections
大学参访：建立更强的合作联系
Following the conference, four members of the SUIS Gubei ugc team set off on individual university tours, furthering their mission to foster robust relationships with a diverse array of universities. These visits allowed them to get firsthand experience of campus environments, speak directly with admissions staff, and better understand what makes each institution unique.
在大会之后，协和古北升学部门的四名团队成员开始了各自的大学参访，以进一步推进与各类大学建立稳固的联系。这些访问让她们能够亲身体验校园环境，与招生官们直接对话，并更好地了解每所学校的独特之处。
Ms. Zhang’s tour took her to several notable institutions, including the University of British Columbia in Canada, and several esteemed colleges in the U.S., such as Smith College, Wesleyan University, University of Connecticut, College of the Holy Cross, and Northeastern University. Her visits provided critical insights into the academic programs, campus cultures, and student life at these universities.
张老师的访校行程涵盖了几所著名的院校，包括加拿大的英属哥伦比亚大学，以及美国的一些著名学院，如史密斯学院、卫斯理大学、康涅狄格大学、圣十字学院和东北大学。她的访问，为整个升学部门对于这些大学的学术课程、校园文化和学生生活的了解大有助益。
▲ Ms Zhang and her tour mates in University British Columbia counselor fly-in
张老师在参加加拿大英属哥伦比亚大学访校团时与团友的合影
▲ Ms Zhang visiting Northeastern University
张老师在美国东北大学参观
▲ Ms Zhang at the New England Navigator Tour reception
张老师在新英格兰地区大学参访团晚宴招待会
Ms. Zhu focused her travels on liberal arts colleges and larger universities across Ohio, visiting Oberlin College, Wooster College, Denison College, Kenyon College, Ohio Wesleyan University, and Ohio State University. These visits helped her appreciate the variety of educational environments and resources available to students, reinforcing her ability to match students with institutions that align with their academic and personal interests.
朱老师则将她的参访重点放在了俄亥俄州的文理学院和大型学校上，访问了欧柏林学院、伍斯特学院、丹尼森学院、凯尼恩学院、俄亥俄卫斯理大学和俄亥俄州立大学。这些访问令朱老师深入体验了不同大学不同类型教育环境和氛围，以及不同侧重点的资源分布，进一步提升了整个团队将学生与符合其学术和个人兴趣的高校匹配的专业能力。
▲ Ms Zhu visited Case Western Reserve University
朱老师拜访凯斯西储大学
▲ Ms Zhu, together with other counselors to Denison College
朱老师与其他升学指导在丹尼森学院
Meanwhile, Ms. Sheng and Ms. He explored a mix of prestigious institutions in the Boston area and beyond. Their itinerary included Babson College, Bentley University, Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Emerson College, Northeastern University, Suffolk University, Tufts University, and Wellesley College. These visits were instrumental in building a strong rapport with these universities, enhancing SUIS Gubei’s ability to advocate for its students and align them with institutions that best fit their aspirations.
与此同时，盛老师和赫老师探索了波士顿地区的几所著名高校。她们拜访的大学包括巴布森学院、本特利大学、波士顿学院、波士顿大学、布兰迪斯大学、爱默生学院、东北大学、萨福克大学、塔夫茨大学和韦尔斯利学院。此次访问对协和古北与这些大学建立良好的关系起到了关键作用，提升了协和古北为其学生代言的能力，并为学生与最符合其愿望的大学做好对接工作奠定了良好的基础。
▲ Ms Sheng, Ms He and Jenna Hill, Assitant Director of Admission, Wellesley College
盛老师，赫老师在韦尔斯利学院与招生办助理主任Jenna Hill女士合影
▲ Ms Sheng, Ms He and Erik Osborne, Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission, Bentley University
盛老师，赫老师在本特利大学与本科招生办高级副主任Erik Osborne先生合影
▲ Ms Sheng and Pan Luo, Associate Director, International Admissions, Brandeis University
盛老师与布兰迪斯大学国际招生副主任Pan Luo女士合影
SUIS Gubei’s summer outreach, marked by participation in the IACAC conference and extensive university tours, highlights the school’s dedication to providing exceptional guidance and support to its students. By engaging with admission counselors worldwide and visiting numerous institutions, the team has not only expanded their understanding of global higher education but also reinforced their commitment to helping students find the best-fit colleges and universities. This proactive approach ensures that SUIS Gubei students are well-positioned to succeed in their higher education journeys, supported by a counseling team that is knowledgeable, connected, and deeply invested in their futures.
升学团队此次的暑期之行，通过参加IACAC大会和广泛深入的大学参访，彰显了学校致力于为学生提供卓越指导和支持的承诺。通过与全球招生官的互动以及高校实地拜访，升学团队不仅加深了对全球高等教育的理解，也进一步提升了帮助协和古北学子进入全球顶尖高等学府的实力。在一个专业知识扎实渊博、圈内人脉广泛，且深度关切学生未来发展的升学指导部门的助力下，定能为协和古北的学子在竞争日益激烈的升学过程中保驾护航。