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4月24日晚，全体11年级学生与家长共同参与了以大学申请筹备为主题的家长会。此次家长会不仅是学校与家长沟通的桥梁，更是学生提前了解大学申请的重要契机，因此学校特别邀请了全体11年级学生共同列席，为即将到来的申请季注入信心与力量。
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本次家长会由虞贞老师主持，首先发言的是升学指导办公室主任崔老师。崔老师首先介绍了我校目前实行的双导师制度。随后，她介绍了大学申请过程中需要做好准备的内容，包括成绩单和学校概况、标化考试成绩、推荐信、课外活动和面试等。针对每一项内容，崔老师都进行了具体的讲解，并针对学生和家长常见问题进行了解答，例如标化考试成绩、课外活动、面试等。随后，崔老师强调了大学申请过程中的时间节点，帮助学生和家长梳理申请季的时间规划。最后，崔老师特别强调了大学介绍会的重要性，并鼓励学生们多多参与自己感兴趣的学校的大学介绍会，这样也会对自己的申请有一定的帮助。
随后，上海中学国际部高中段副校长张丽老师上台讲话。张老师应当如何结合自身实际情况来选择适合自己的申请策略。随后，张老师进一步介绍了不同国家和地区的大学在审阅申请人材料时的侧重点，并提醒学生需要依据自己申请的学校来调整自己申请材料的侧重点。最后，张老师也谈到了大学申请过程中的诚信问题，要求每一位学生在申请中都要如实填写自己的情况，对自己的申请负责。
之后上台的是12年级家长代表钱女士。她首先分享了去年此时她的想法，去年的她和在场的家长一样心绪繁杂。钱女士坦承，在申请季不焦虑是不可能的，她给家长们分享了一些情绪管理的小妙招，例如多和同届家长“报团取暖”、通过户外运动转移自己的注意力等。而在申请季中，家长也可以通过各种方式为孩子做好坚实的后盾。首先，家长可以帮助孩子做好时间管理的工作，对孩子申请的各个申请节点要心中有数，提醒孩子做好安排、留好余量。其次，在选校和文书写作的过程中，家长也可以给孩子提提建议，或许家长不经意的一句话就可以给孩子的文书带来一些新的灵感。钱女士祝福11年级的学生和家长们可以旗开得胜，心想事成。
最后发言的是上海中学国际部高中段的马峰校长。马校长根据家长比较关心的问题，介绍了近几年上海中学国际部的大学申请数据，香港地区的录取情况、奖学金获得情况以及IB/AP/A-Level三大课程的分类录取情况。优异的申请结果无疑也为在场的学生和家长都打了一针强心剂。随后，马校长展示了在大学申请过程中学生需要填写的内容以及老师需要填写的对学生的评价角度，希望学生们认真思考自己的特点、优势和短板。最后，马校长聊起了最近社交媒体上热议的几个申请案例，引导大家进行深入的思考，同时他希望学生和家长们放平心态，缓解焦虑，并将申请的过程看成是人生中的一次成长契机。他引用了墨尔本大学的宣传语：“我们并不期望你在17岁就拥有一个十年计划，你要在这里开始创造你的人生之旅”。
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大会结束后，紧接着开始的是12年级学生的分享会。本次分享会根据申请大学的国家地区和类型的不同，分为美国方向、英加澳方向、日韩方向、艺术类专业方向以及中国香港方向。每个方向都有若干名12年级学生进行分享，11年级学生和家长们根据自己感兴趣的申请方向选择不同的分享会，了解12年级学生的申请流程以及宝贵的经验和建议。在分享过程中，学生和家长们聚精会神地聆听着12年级学生的经验之谈，还不时记下一些笔记，在分享结束后的问答环节提出了很多自己关心的问题，12年级学生则将自己的经验之谈倾囊相授。
此次家长会不仅为 11 年级家庭搭建了系统化了解大学申请的平台，更通过家校协同、朋辈互助的双重赋能，让学生们对未来规划有了更清晰的认知。学校后续将持续开展升学指导系列活动，包括个性化咨询、模拟申请工作坊等，为学生的大学申请之路提供全方位支持。正如家长在会后所言："今天的家长会让我们深深感受到了学校的专业性和用心，为每个孩子都准备了个性化的申请指导，也让孩子提前感受到申请的严肃性 —— 这不是孩子一个人的‘战斗’，而是家庭与学校共同守护的成长旅程。"至此，本次大学申请准备家长会在务实而温暖的氛围中圆满落幕，而 11 年级学子的升学筹备工作，正以这场深度沟通为起点，启航驶向更具目标感的新阶段。
On the evening of April 24, all Grade 11 students and their parents gathered for a parents’ meeting themed "College Application Preparation." Designed as both a bridge for communication between the school and families and a crucial opportunity for students to gain early insights into the college application process, the meeting specially invited all Grade 11 students to attend, aiming to inject confidence and strength into their upcoming application season.
Hosted by Ms. Yu Zhen, the meeting began with remarks from Ms. Cui, Director of the College Counseling Office. Ms. Cui first introduced the school’s current double-counselor system. She then outlined key components of the college application process, including academic transcripts and school profile, standardized test scores, recommendation letters, extracurricular activities, and interviews. For each component, she provided detailed explanations and addressed common questions, such as standardized test scores, extracurricular activities and interviews. Ms. Cui emphasized critical timelines for the application process, helping students and parents map out their schedule for the application season. She also highlighted the value of college visits, encouraging students to attend sessions for universities they are interested in, as this would significantly aid their applications.
Next, Ms. Zhang Li, High School Vice Principal of SHSID, took the stage. She analyzed how to choose a strategy that aligns with their individual strengths. Ms. Zhang further explained the different priorities universities in various countries and regions place when reviewing applications, reminding students to tailor their materials to their target schools. She also addressed the importance of integrity in the application process, stressing that all students must truthfully represent their experiences and take ownership of their applications.
Ms. Qian, a parent representative from Grade 12, shared her perspective next. Recalling her own state of mind at the same stage last year, she acknowledged that anxiety is inevitable during the application season but offered tips for managing stress, such as forming support groups with fellow parents and using outdoor activities to shift focus. She emphasized that parents can serve as a strong backbone for their children by helping with time management, keeping track of application deadlines, and offering constructive input during school selection and essay writing—where a parent’s casual suggestion might even spark new ideas for an essay. Ms. Qian concluded with wishes for Grade 11 families to achieve early success and fulfill their aspirations.
The final speaker was Mr. Ma Feng, High School Principal of SHSID. He addressed parents' key concerns by sharing the school’s recent college admission statistics, including admission results in Hong Kong, scholarship achievements, as well as admissions across the three major curricula: IB, AP, and A-Level. These achievements, he noted, were a powerful boost of confidence for the audience. Principal Ma then presented the components of student applications and the criteria teachers use to evaluate students, urging students to reflect on their unique qualities. Referencing recent viral stories about college applicants on social media, he advised everyone to stay calm and avoid excessive anxiety, quoting the University of Melbourne’s slogan: “We don’t expect you to have a 10-year plan at 17—the path is yours to create.”
Following the main meeting, a Grade 12 student panel took place, divided into five tracks: USA, UK/Canada/Australia, Japan/South Korea, Arts, and China (including Hong Kong). Students from each track shared their application journeys, processes, and lessons learned. Grade 11 students and parents joined the sessions that matched their interests, listening intently, taking notes, and asking questions during Q&A periods, where Grade 12 students generously shared their insights.
The parent-teacher meeting not only provided Grade 11 families with a comprehensive platform to understand college applications but also empowered students through collaborative support from school, family, and peers, sharpening their vision for future planning. The school will continue to offer a series of college counseling activities, including personalized consultations and mock application workshops, to provide holistic support for students’ application journeys. As one parent commented afterward: “Today’s meeting showed us the school’s professionalism and dedication—tailored guidance for every child. It also made our children realize that the application process is not a solo battle but a journey guarded by both family and school.”
The meeting concluded in a pragmatic yet warm atmosphere, marking the start of a more purposeful preparation phase for Grade 11 students as they embark on their college application journey.
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Written by Ms. He Sijia
Pictures by Mr. Xu Haifeng
Edited by Ms. Kong Yuting
Reviewed by Ms. Gu Ying, Ms. Shen Chenli
