<p>I was just thinking that they (Pearson) might be looking for diversity and geographical representation among the CND students, i.e there might be a lot of BC applicants from down south but much less from the north. I guess we’ll see. I honestly don’t know what to expect. I feel like as a person, UWC and I are perfect fits, but I feel intimidated reading other people’s bios in terms of grades, etc.</p>
<p>Hey all! I’m doing updates on my blog called “Release The Anchor” </p>
<p>[Release</a> The Anchor](<a href=“http://releasetheanchor.blogspot.com/]Release”>http://releasetheanchor.blogspot.com/)</p>
<p>I suggest you check it out, I’ll be giving summaries of what the application (interview) process was like after I attend!</p>
<p>Also, anyone know what the music program is like for Pearson? I understand that the UWC in Italy has the “top” band program but are there any options for a possible Pearson attendee that plays Trumpet?</p>
<p>The music program at Pearson is fantastic, probably second after Italy. Pearson has an international show every year at the Royal Theatre in Victoria and music and dance are a huge part of it. They have a great music culture at the school with very knowledgeable teachers, plus the auditorium and music rooms (the whole campus actually) are never locked because its so remote and because Canadians are trusting people; you can really practice anytime of day or night. 
Because of the international show, Pearson really likes students who are into the arts, although their main ‘selling point’ is their Marine Biology opportunities.</p>
<p>Hey folks! I’m Claire from Canada! AND NOW THE WAIT BEGINS… </p>
<p>TrumpetMan, I haven’t heard much about music from Pearson. I know that USA has done things with SXSW and has had bands come to preform and that RCN seems to be teeming with small student bands. I think anywhere you go you can find an opportunity to do what you love.</p>
<p>And pleaseeeee post the interview questions!!! I haven’t even had confirmation, but the earlier I start preparing the better!!!</p>
<p>and @browniegirl, don’t sell yourself short. UWC is so much more than grades plus there are SO many variables BECAUSE they want a diverse group that if you don’t get in it really doesn’t mean that you’re not good enough, but maybe that they already have someone who brings the same things you do (e.g. athletics, music, multilingual, etc). In the end, through the application and through the interview they want to get to know you as if they were getting to know a friend in a very very short amount of time. They want to know why they should invest 80,000$ in you and I’m sure there’s loads to talk about :)</p>
<p>@garyoak, Good post, I totally agree. From people I’ve talked to and things I’ve read, sometimes there are very unexpected results, and you could be the top student of your state and not get in! The people selecting students have been there, done that; they know whether you’d do well or not, and whether it’s suited to you.
@MediDuet, Me too! I’ve been reading this thread from the beginning but I am not applying this year. Where are you from? What are your college preferences?
@Alpacallama, CONGRATULATIONS!!! That’s amazing, I bet you’ll have the best two years of life. Keep us updated on your preparations and life there next year :D</p>
<p>Good luck and keep going to everyone else who hasn’t heard back yet, we all know how tough a process this is!</p>
<p>I haven’t been on here in a while…so much information to read …and well done alpacallama Atlantic College is a truly beautiful place. I had my interview two weeks ago at Atlantic College and it was just such an interesting experience. The GB national committee played many games with us and we also had discussions. Everyone also had to do a presentation on an object with some sort of meaning and we had three 10 minute interviews. The interview was really relaxed and more like a conversation. So now I still have to wait for two weeks to find out…so who knows, GOOD LUCK to Everyone and may the odds be ever in your favour :)</p>
<p>@Pashay, I am from Hungary. At first I wanted to go to Atlantic College but then I’ve heard about the Red Cross Nordic. I love both of them but because of the service opportunity at the Red Cross(I want to be a doctor in the future) now the Red Cross Nordic is the first and Atlantic is the second. </p>
<p>What about you? Where are you from? Are you going to apply next year?</p>
<p>I was rejected in the absolutely last round. :’(</p>
<p>Wish you all great luck, though!</p>
<p>Do USA applicants have to do a 10 minute presentation?</p>
<p>@ Graschi, I’m so sorry, but well done for getting so far!!! Are you going to reapply?
@ MediDuet, Cool, yeah, Red Cross Nordic sounds great! My top choice is Pearson College, partly for it’s social anthropology, full scholarship, and also it’s location in a French/English speaking country as those are my two main languages. I’m British, but I’m currently living in Tunisia, North Africa. We’re moving back to the UK and I’m hoping to apply this September :)</p>
<p>@Pashay, I like Pearson as well. I think that would be the fourth on my list. English is my second and French is my third language but I’ve just started it in September. 
I am also applying in autumn but I think it starts in October in my country. Then there is a big chance to meet in a thread like UWC applicants for 2014. :)</p>
<p>Have any Canadian applicant heard about interviews? i am so nervous and excited!!</p>
<p>The canadian interview shortlist will be decided by the end of the month! Last year some of the provincial/territorial committees sent them out (at the earliest) around April 3rd.</p>
<p>@Pashay</p>
<p>Don’t even bother to go to BC for French.</p>
<p>In the cities, Mandarin is the real second language. On Vancouver Island (where Pearson is) it is nearly all English.</p>
<p>I’m from Vancouver Island. Probably half the people here speak french though, because of the French Immersion in the schools. So most people speak french since kindergarden, or do late french and start in Grade 6 like me. Either way, by the time they’re around 16 they’re fluent. Basically everything in advertising and similar things is written in both English and French because its a law (set in place to preserve the french language in this country). And I have personally never experienced more people knowing Mandarin than French, ameripen, but then again I haven’t gone to that many big cities.</p>
<p>Thanks, garyoak. In all my time in the city I have been more familiar with Mandarin than French, but I am more unfamiliar with the Island</p>
<p>Thanks for the tips guys. I wasn’t quite sure to what extent people spoke French in that part of Canada, but it doesn’t really bother me too much. I’m completely fluent in French you see, as I’ve been doing all my schooling in French since age 7. I just saw it as more of a bonus to be somewhere they spoke both. I’m actually going to take Spanish for my language option in the IB :)</p>
<p>US interview was the most difficult thing I’ve ever experienced. Extremely fruitful but a wake up call seeing 20 Other people more qualified than I.</p>