Celebrating Fantastic University Early Offers

Across Dulwich College International and EiM's family of schools, we expect that the Class of 2023 will send over 3,000 university applications. That is approximately six applications per student. With our first round of results back, it is exciting to see the range and strength of our students’ higher education plans. From Oxbridge and the Ivy Leagues to some of the best courses in the world at universities in North America, the UK, Europe, and Asia, we have cause for celebration.

For context, while the majority of applications are sent between mid-December and February in the "regular decision" rounds, around 15% of our students will apply in the "early" windows. For the United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Canada, especially, this means application deadlines are set before December, with some deadlines as early as late September. For early application rounds, we will typically know the application results by the end of January. In the regular rounds, the application results are generally all known by April.

To date, our students have had nearly 500 university offers in eight countries including:

As always, across the nearly 500 offers, there is evidence of an incredible diversity of academic and career interests. These include a combined Biblical Studies and Economics degree, Recording Arts and Composition, Law, Marine Biology, Gender Studies, Molecular Genetics, Fine Art, and German with Business Studies.

We are proud of our students, counselors, and teachers who have worked so hard together and with our parent communities to earn such exciting post-secondary options. 

Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi is graduating its first ever class this year. Their results are exciting, including an offer to a student to study sciences at the world-class Hong Kong University of Science and Technology programme. For David Ingram, Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi's founding Head of College, it is an especially significant milestone to see offers coming in for the first time.

At Dulwich College Beijing, Audrey W. received an offer from Wellesley College, an all-women's Liberal Arts institution that lists world leaders amongst its alumnae.

Audrey reflected, "I never had a dream university so I spent Year 12 researching any university recommended to me by my counselor, and I think I slightly frustrated him with my indifference toward all of them. What I did eventually realize was that whenever I researched a new university I always ended up comparing it to Wellesley and thinking that it didn't measure up. It took me more than 7 months of research and attending virtual sessions before I could list the aspects I valued most - a quality undergraduate education, empowerment, and a community. At that point, I knew Wellesley was the best choice for me."

At Dulwich College (Singapore), Lynden C. received an offer from Cornell University with an intention to major in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Lynden writes that, "I like Cornell’s liberal arts curriculum style, which allows me to chart my own path and learn about any topics I'm interested in through a variety of lenses (e.g. history, music). It is also famous for its undergraduate research opportunities; as a prospective Chem/Biochem student, that's definitely something I want to be actively involved in! However, a lot of my love for the school came from watching videos made by students. I realized that the learning style and the competitive style of the students match perfectly! It was also a strategic decision on my part, as its % admitted ED was high."

With the majority of decisions still to be made at universities around the world, we look forward to sharing another update later this spring. To all of the Class of 2023, we are proud of you and where each of you are on the way to your post-secondary journey.