哈罗礼德升学指导丨从九年级开始，哈罗学子就确定大学和专业了？

“升学指导工作实际上是一个长期的规划和指导”，哈罗南宁的升学指导老师Sabrina Hou对我们说，“学校对学生的升学指导工作实际上从九年级就已经开始了。”我们为入读的在校学生提供一个长期、长线的升学规划，升学指导老师会陪伴学生从九年级一直到高中毕业、升入大学，升学指导老师是他们一路上的伙伴以及“人生规划师”。

在哈罗南宁，升学指导是“以学生为中心”的，这是与流水线式的留学规划最不一样的地方。每一个学生都有自己的个性和优势，做自己的升学规划路上的“主人”，这是哈罗南宁升学规划的最终目标。

“我们升学规划的着眼点是注重学生的学术兴趣、学术长处；鼓励学生自主进行规划，培养学生的自主性。”学生的独立性培养也是升学指导老师在规划过程中所着重的方面，“我们不会强制要求学生去选择某些学校和专业，也不会帮他们代写文书，而是陪伴学生一起进行探索和讨论，他们要明白未来掌握在自己手里”Sabrina说。

不同的兴趣、特长，不同的家庭背景和人生规划组成了一个个富有生命力的、鲜活并且独具特色的哈罗学子。升学指导老师，可能是学校里最了解学生的人之一。因为从学生进入升学规划阶段开始，老师便会给每一个学生建立个人档案，记录下每一次的谈话和规划过程，提供个性化的指导。

学校的升学指导有多种多样的形式，学校的工作坊和集体讲座、升学规划课为学生和家长“扫盲”。除了工作坊和讲座，由高年级部校长、双语班主任、科任老师以及升学指导组成的中外升学指导小组为学生在每个阶段的规划献计献策。学生和家长在选课、升学方面有疑问，都可以在他们那里得到支持。

“升学规划是向前看，面向未来的。”一对一的面谈是升学指导老师了解同学和家长的最主要途径。通过一对一的面谈，升学指导团队能更清楚的了解学生当下的心理状态和对未来的计划，能够更敏锐地捕捉他们的变化，并且做出与他的自身需求最匹配的规划，指引他们拆解目标，化为行动。在哈罗南宁，1on1面谈可以是任何一方发起，“当我觉得有必要和学生谈话时，我就会约学生进行一次面谈，当然，学生和家长也可以主动找到我约时间，聊一聊他们心中的困惑。现在学校基本上所有9到10年级的学生都找过我进行面谈了”，Ms Sabrina Hou说。“我之前给自己定的目标是世界前100强的学校，但在进行升学规划后，升学指导老师跟我分析了我的优势，我的目标更清晰了，我觉得我可以去到更好的大学。”来自10年级的同学很开心有升学指导老师做他们梦想之路上的明灯。

AISL哈罗学校以学术卓越著称，每年哈罗学校都有众多学子进入牛津、剑桥、常青藤等世界一流学校。升学指导则是助力哈罗学子收获梦想Offer的“制胜秘诀”。

“迷茫”可能是许多家庭初次面临升学选择时的感受，所以，打破信息差就是哈罗南宁升学指导的第一步。除了每周五定期举行的升学工作坊（Workshop），学校邀请海外大学招生官来到校园与学生和家长面对面交流，为学生提供全面、权威的申请信息，理清思路，明确升学目标。学校已经邀请英国华威大学、美国伊利诺伊大学芝加哥分校、加拿大麦克马斯特大学等学校招生官来到学校，在下学期，海外大学教育展、升学规划展将陆续举办。

“你得问问自己，你与在座的其他人有什么不同？你为所选择的专业做过哪些努力？”这是英国华威大学招生官11月到校宣讲时问同学们的问题。海外大学同样注重“全人教育”，大学申请不是完成固定的一系列动作，参加指定的比赛和课外活动就算成功了。拥有独一无二的学习经历的申请者才是海外大学的“香饽饽”。因此，如何丰富自己的“履历”则成为了高年级的学习生涯中最重要的工作之一。

学校层层递进的核心课程、拓展课程和项目探究课程帮助学生提升学术能力。除了学术课程外，学校也提供了很多“软实力”培养的资源：从学科赛事、专业实践到品格培养，学校竭尽所能支持学生向梦想学校靠近。

超过110门的CCA联课活动，挖掘学生各方面的兴趣。音乐学院、精英运动校队鼓励学生在艺术、体育方面向专业水平精进，从中培养学生持之以恒的耐力和永不言败的精神。鼓励学生走出教室，连接社会的领导力服务项目、超级课程项目，让学生融入社会，从而发现问题，解决问题。例如近期学校计划组建的南极学生科考队、四川大熊猫栖息地保护项目，正是为学生提供了科研实践的机会，让他们能够和科研工作者一道，学习科研方法，激发他们对科研的热忱。

"University counseling is actually a long-term planning and guiding process," says Sabrina Hou, the university counselor at Harrow Nanning. "Our school's university guidance actually starts from Grade 9." We provide a long-term and comprehensive admission plan for our students, accompanying them from Grade 9 all the way through to high school graduation and university. The admission guidance teachers are their partners and "life planners" throughout this journey.

At Harrow Nanning, university guidance is "student-centred", which is a stark contrast to the conveyor-belt style of study abroad planning. Each student has their own personality and strengths and is the "master" of their own admission planning journey. This is the ultimate goal of Harrow Nanning's university counseling.

"Our focus in university counseling is on students' academic interests and strengths; we encourage students to plan independently and cultivate their autonomy," says Sabrina. Cultivating students' independence is a key aspect of the guidance process." We don't force students to choose universities or majors, nor do we write their application documents for them. Instead, we accompany students in their exploration and discussion, helping them understand that their future is in their own hands," Sabrina explains.

With diverse interests, talents, family backgrounds, and life plans, Harrow Nanning students are vibrant, unique, and distinctive. University Guidance teachers are likely among the most knowledgeable about students in the school. From the moment students enter the university planning phase, teachers create individual profiles for each student, recording every conversation and planning process, providing personalized guidance.

The school's university guidance comes in various forms. Workshops and lectures help "enlighten" students and parents. Beyond these, a team comprising head of upper school, bilingual class teachers, subject teachers, and the university counselor offers strategic advice at each stage of the planning process. Students and parents can turn to them for support with subject selection and further education queries.

"University counseling is forward-looking, focused on the future." One-on-one interviews are the main way for university counselor to understand students and parents. Through these discussions, the university guidance team gains a clearer understanding of students' current psychological state and future plans. They can more acutely capture their changes and make plans that best match their individual needs, guiding them to break down goals into actionable steps. At Harrow Nanning, 1-on-1 interviews can be initiated by either party." When I feel it's necessary to talk to a student, I'll arrange an interview. Of course, students and parents can also actively seek me out to discuss their concerns. So far, nearly all students in Grades 9 to 10 have had interviews with me," says Ms. Sabrina Hou. "My original goal was to get into a top 100 university worldwide, but after talking with university counselor, she helped clarify my strengths, and now I feel I can aim for even better universities," shares a Grade 10 student, grateful for the guidance on their journey to achieving their dreams.

AISL Harrow Schools are renowned for academic excellence, with many students each year gaining admission to top universities like Oxford, Cambridge, and Ivy League institutions. Admission guidance is the "secret weapon" that helps Harrow students secure their dream offers.

"Confusion" is a common feeling among many families when first facing educational choices, so breaking down information barriers is the first step in Harrow Nanning's admission guidance. In addition to regular Friday admission workshops, the school invites admissions officers from overseas universities for face-to-face interactions with students and parents, providing comprehensive and authoritative application information, clarifying thoughts, and setting clear educational goals. The school has hosted admissions officers from the University of Warwick, the University of Illinois at Chicago, McMaster University, and more. In the coming semester, overseas university fairs and admission planning exhibitions will be held.

"You need to ask yourself, 'What makes you different from others here? What efforts have you made for your chosen major?'" These were the questions asked by the University of Warwick's admissions officer during a visit in November. Overseas universities emphasize holistic education, and university applications aren't just about completing a set of fixed actions or participating in certain competitions and extracurricular activities. Applicants with unique educational experiences are particularly sought after by these universities. Therefore, enriching one's "resume" becomes one of the most crucial tasks in a senior student's academic journey.

The school's core curriculum, extension courses, and project inquiry classes enhance students' academic abilities. Beyond academics, the school provides resources for developing "soft skills": from academic competitions, professional practice to character development, the school does everything it can to support students in their pursuit of their dream universities.

With over 110 CCA (Co-Curricular Activities) classes, a music academy, and elite sports teams, students are encouraged to pursue artistic and athletic excellence, developing perseverance and an indomitable sports spirit. Leadership service projects and super curriculum projects that connect students to the community help them identify and solve real-world problems. Recent initiatives like the planned Antarctic Student Expedition and Sichuan Giant Panda Habitat Conservation Project offer students opportunities for scientific research practice, working alongside researchers to learn methodologies and ignite their passion for scientific inquiry.