BridgeU & ManageBac
What platform is used to send most school documents to Universities?
BridgeU
How many school days to get essay feedback?
Five school days
How must you request a teacher recommendation?
Talk to the teacher, get the agreement form signed, and send the brag sheet. Allow 10 school days to complete!
What is the UCAS buzzword for SSIS?
SABRES2026
Name 1 doc required for Korean unis, other than high school transcript.
• Certificate of Anticipated Graduation
• Certificate of Enrollment
• Certificate of Extracurricular Involvement
• Certificate of online learning (for COVID era students)
• School Calendars
• School Profile
• School Report Cards
• University Predicted Grades
What must students check regularly on ManageBac?
Students must regularly check their class page, specifically the Calendar and Discussions
sections, to stay informed about important updates, information, and guidelines.
Where do you submit your essays for feedback?
On Managebac
When was the deadline to give the Letter of Recommendation form to the UG Team?
5 May 2025
What must you complete on the Common App to let the school send documents?
Completing the FERPA
Which platform do you use to request IB transcripts?
The IBO website
Why do you need to pair your Common App with BridgeU?
BridgeU helps US (the UG Team) to track your applications AND send your documents to universities. You must therefore ensure that all your universities and deadlines are added to BridgeU.
What must be included in the document when submitting an essay?
your name, the name of the university, the name of the program you are applying to and the essay prompt (if applicable).
What document do you give your teacher after asking?
Brag sheet
What are the three steps of submitting a Common App application (after you complete the forms)?
1. Reviewing your application.
2. Paying the application fee (if applicable).
3. Submitting your application.
Which email do you enter in the reference section for most Hong Kong universities?
ug@ssis.asia
What happens if you forget to add a university to BridgeU?
The UG Team cannot send your documents to universities, which may lead to a failed application.
What is the internal deadline for apps due over winter break?
15 December 2025
How many school days should you allow for a teacher rec?
10 school days
What is the SSIS internal deadline to submit Oxbridge?
8 October 2025
For the University of California applications, what is the name of the "Subject Area/Course category" for IB Math?
“Elective - Mathematics,” under “College Prep Electives”
What section on BridgeU shows the status of recommendation letters?
From the Menu, click on Decide, then Click on Teacher Recommendations
Why shouldn’t you submit applications during school holidays?
Because school resources are not available during holidays.
What should you do if the status of a teacher’s recommendation on BridgeU still says “Sent” and not “Complete”?
You should notify the UG Team. You should not send a new recommendation request yourself on BridgeU.
What is the name of the one school document that cannot be sent to students and parents via email?
The University Predicted Grades
Name 5 types of entrance exams that are required by some U.K. universities.
TSA, BMAT, MAT, LNAT, UCAT