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Kawai Juku's Online Seminar: Guiding High School Juniors for University Prep

As high school juniors approach the critical one-year countdown to university admissions, Kawai Juku is set to host an online seminar on September 27. This event is aimed at both students and their parents and will focus on the essential elements involved in preparing application documents for comprehensive and school recommendation selections.

Importance of Early Preparation for University Applications

The number of students utilizing comprehensive and school recommendation selections for university admissions has been steadily increasing. However, many students often find themselves confused about what to include in key documents such as personal statements and activity reports. This seminar is designed to provide those crucial insights.

Led by Mayumi Watanabe, an expert instructor with nearly 20 years of experience in guiding students on these selections and essay writing, attendees will learn fundamental preparation strategies. The seminar covers everything from when to start preparing to how to express the most relevant aspects of their high school experience effectively.

By participating in this seminar, second-year high school students and their parents will gain valuable knowledge early in the application process. This understanding not only assists with self-analysis and organized document preparation but also broadens their perspective by identifying various universities and academic programs that align with their strengths and interests. The seminar will be accessible to participants nationwide, including first-year high school students and their parents who are interested in the admissions process.

Seminar Details

• - Format: Online (Live streaming via ZOOM and recorded access)
• - Date & Time:

- Live sessions: September 27 (Sunday), Sessions available at 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM and 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM (same content)
- Archive: October 2 (Friday) 6:00 PM - October 31 (Saturday) 11:59 PM

• - Audience: High school juniors and their parents (first-year students are also welcome)
• - Instructor: Mayumi Watanabe, Kawai Juku Essay Writing Department
• - Cost: Free
• - Registration: Click here to register

Instructor Profile

Mayumi Watanabe has been deeply involved in guiding students preparing for both recommendation and AO entrance exams. She has led the development of the comprehensive and school recommendation selection preparation programs and has successfully guided over 500 students to their desired universities.

Upcoming Events

In addition to the application document seminar, Kawai Juku will also host an information session in October about its newly renewed program set to launch in January 2027, aimed at current second-year students. This session will feature current university students sharing their stories and experiences regarding comprehensive and school recommendation selections, providing important insights that can help prospective students visualize a concrete path to success.

• - Format: Online (Live streaming via ZOOM and recorded access)
• - Date & Time: October 4 (Sunday), 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Archive access available from October 9 (Friday) 6:00 PM - November 7 (Saturday) 11:59 PM)
• - Registration: Click here to register

This initiative serves as an essential stepping stone for high school students and their parents, addressing their anxieties regarding university admission preparations. The event promises to enrich their understanding and empower them in their academic endeavors.