The eagerly awaited Cambridge University admissions officers have changed their schedule due to security concerns. However, thanks to our school's active efforts, Dr. Kamran - Admission Officer from Downing College, University of Cambridge will visit our school on 26th October, where they will introduce Cambridge's unique college system, the various aspects of the application process, and emphasize the importance of essay preparation and interview skills. In addition, Downing College's summer program will be shared to help students understand how these opportunities can provide an early experience of the UK university learning atmosphere, encouraging students to focus on innovation, leadership and social responsibility, as well as engaging in research and social practice.

Dr. Kamran Yunus is a key figure at Downing College, where he serves as the Director of admissions. He has been involved in various outreach activities to guide prospective students through the complex application process for Cambridge, particularly in China. Dr. Yunus provides valuable insights into the unique features of the Cambridge collegiate system and emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation, including research into different colleges, understanding the academic culture, and preparing strong application materials. Dr. Yunus also focuses on the interview process, explaining what the university expects and how students can present their best selves.

Dr. Kamran Yunus

Students and parents are welcomed to participate in this offline info session of Downing College, University of Cambridge at Wuxi Dipont School of Arts and Science to communicate with the admissions officer.

This semester's university fair was originally scheduled on September 20, with nearly 50 universities, including the University of Cambridge and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, registered to participate. Due to an unforeseen typhoon, the university fair had to be moved online. We would like to thank all the university admissions officers for their trust and support for Dipont School of Arts and Sciences. In just 24 hours, 30 universities actively responded and participated in the online fair. The enthusiasm of parents and students for the college fair did not diminish despite the shift to an online format, with many attendees in each session. For instance, the University of Toronto had over 99 participants online, and the University of Warwick had over 70 participants.

The university counseling office is actively inviting these universities to schedule in-person visits to our school this semester. In addition to the University of Cambridge, other overseas universities that have already visited us include Canada's University of Ottawa, University of Victoria, and US's University of Connecticut. Upcoming visits include the University of Rochester and Syracuse University, and there are also several universities we have been communicationg for an on-site visit. Please stay tuned for updates.