May 2012 | e-Newsletter

Results and More Results

May and June will be busy months for Elite students, with graduations, award ceremonies, a golf tournament for charity and a push to improve final grades. Elite is right on top, counselling students for the best programs to improve grades, assisting the Vancouver Youth Charity Society in organizing our second golf event, and arranging for a day of awards and seminars for our students and their parents. We at Elite are involved with our students and keep them moving ever forward.

Congratulations on Your Success! 2012 ELITE Grad University Admission Results Congratulations to those of you who have long since passed through this process as applicants, or even as parents, on your acceptance to the best universities in the world. Elite teachers and staff are very proud of our students who got accepted into the most prestigious universities around the world in this record breaking year of acceptance rates. Elite will be celebrating the admissions and awarding scholarships to selected students in the Elite’s Annual Award Ceremony on May 26 at Norman Rothstein Theatre. * To register our 2012 Gr. 11 US University Admission Consulting Service & Gr. 9-10 Early Bird Extra Care, please contact Campus Director.

Name Secondary University/College Oscar QingXiao Xia St. George's School Harvard University Paul JungHyun Noh Phillips Academy Andover Princeton University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Boston University William Woojung Lee St. Michael's University School Princeton University Nicholas Chiu Crescent School UPenn, Cornell, BU - BS/MD, St. Louis University - BS/MD Leonard Chiu Crescent School UPenn, Cornell, St. Louis University - BS/MD Nishani Mathisuthan Brown University- BS/MD, Case Western Reserve University - BA/MD Edward Zhao St. George's School Brown University Madison Kim Iroquois Ridge High School Brown University, RISD, Cornell University, SAIC YuChen Xue Sir Winston Churchill Secondary Cornell University Christina Sun Sir Winston Churchill Secondary Cornell University Andrew Park Crescent School Cornell University Audrey Zhang Meadowridge School University of Chicago , NYU, Duke University Tory Throld Mt. Douglas School University of Chicago Jerry Haotian Wei University Hill Secondary Washington University in St. Louis, Carleton College Chan Kwon Walnut Grove Secondary Washington University in St. Louis; UCLA Chris Hong Stevenson High School Middlebury College Joshua Lee Crescent School Northwestern University - ISP, Washington Univ. in St. Louis - Pre Med Michael Xu Lord Byng Secondary Vanderbilt University, UCLA, UCSD Ashley Lim Toronto District Christian School Emory, UCSD, UIUC, St. Johns Univ. Mass. Collge of Pharmacy and Health Science JinSoo Chung Sir Winston Churchill Secondary UC Berkeley Kim Li Richmond Secondary School UC Berkeley Helen Chen Semiahmoo Secondary School UC Berkeley Yuncy Si Point Grey Secondary School UC Berkeley Shannon Steward Seaquam Secondary School UC Berkeley Diana Ye Ji Rha Burnaby Central Secondary UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, UCLA, University of Illinois

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Name Secondary University/College Roy Lu University Hill Secondary School UC Berkeley, George Washington, NYU David Yin Richmond Secondary School UC Berkeley, NYU-Stern Xi Lin York House School UC Berkeley, UCLA, Washington University in St.Louis Victor Shang St. Michael's University School UC Berkeley, UCLA Esther Sohn York Mills Collegiate Institute Georgetown University Michelle YaeHyang Choi Port Moody Secondary NYU-Stern, Boston College Lucas Lu St. George's School NYU-Stern Max Zhang St. George's School NYU-Stern Tony Tan St. George's School NYU-Stern Edward Hu Semiahmoo Secondary School Harverford College Lisa Tu Pinetree Secondary Carnegie Mellon University, NYU JoonWoo Baik Rockridge Secondary Carnegie Mellon University, UCLA, USC Jacky Zhou Lord Byng Secondary Carnegie Mellon University, UCLA Jimmie Li West Point Grey Academy Carnegie Mellon University, USC Belle BH Kim Mt. Douglas School USC Nancy Yang Pacific Academy USC, Boston University, Syracuse University, University of Illinois YeonJoo Son Handsworth Secondary USC, UCLA, UCSD, Boston University Jackie JK Kim Mt. Douglas School USC, UCLA, UCSD, University of Illinois Kevin BC Kim Brentwood College School USC, UCLA, University of Illinois Michael JiHoon Jeon Semiahmoo Secondary USC, UCLA, University of Michigan Jinny JiYoon Lim Lord Byng Secondary USC, UCSD, UC Irvine Diana SJ Kim DoverBay High School USC, George Washington University Daniel Wang MacNeill Secondary School USC, UCLA Chris Bojian Wang Collingwood School UCLA Danny KyoSeok Oh Prince Of Wales Secondary UCLA Jason ChulHee Woo University Hill Secondary UCLA Eugene Tseng Burnett Secondary School UCLA Cathy Yeseul Shin West Vancouver Secondary UCLA, Boston College Melody Zheng St. Michael's School UCLA, NYU Nelia Yawen Wang Prince Of Wales Secondary UCLA, NYU(Stern) Ellis Su Johnston Heights Secondary UCLA, Taxes University Erik Cui Burnaby Mountain Secondary UCLA, University of Illinois Danny DougYoung Lee Pinetree Secondary School UCLA, University of Illinois, University of Washington Candy Jing Liu Lord Byng Secondary UCLA, USC, UC Irvine, UCSD, UC Davis Marc SungTaek Son Pierre Elliott Trudean High School NYU, University of Illinois Jane JiYoon You Lord Byng Secondary NYU Amy Lu Little Flower Academy NYU Carrie Zhang Moscrop Secondary NYU James Shen Prince of Wales NYU Shinrung Hao Richmond Secondary School NYU Jeffrey Hao Hu Sir Winston Churchill Secondary NYU Jason JiHwan Lim Handsworth Secondary NYU, Boston University Mirabel Xiaoou Xing Kitsilano Secondary NYU, Syracuse University Selena Chen Prince Of Wales Secondary NYU, UCLA, UC Irvine Michael DaeHo Jung Burnaby North Secondary NYU, UCLA, University of Illinois, Indiana University Christine JiMin Park Glen Eagle High School NYU, SAIC, SVA, CCAD Tanya Huynh Eric Hamber Secondary School UCSD Danny Han Brentwood College School UCSD Tim Yi Tian Fang Lord Byng Secondary UCSD Jessie Huang St. Margaret School UCSD, UC Irvine Ashley Kwon Westmount Collegiate Institute UCSD, UC-Irvine, Purdue University, Drexel University, SUNY-Buffalo Jeong Mi Yoon Mt. Douglas School UCSD, University of Illinois, Boston University Susie Yifan Liu Lord Byng Secondary UCSD, UIUC Cindy HuanYan Yao Lord Byng Secondary UCSD, UIUC David TianYi He Kitsilano Secondary School University of Illinois -Urbana Champaign David Shou Chou Burnaby North Secondary University of Illinois -Urbana Champaign Tyler Yeon Oh Jung Pinetree Secondary School University of Illinois -Urbana Champaign Brandon JaeGook Yang Seminahmoo Secondary University of Illinois -Urbana Champaign Tony Xiao Richmond Secondary School University of Illinois -Urbana Champaign Kyu Ho Shim Brentwood College School University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, George Washington Do Hoon Kim Brentwood College School University of Illinois -Urbana Champaign, Georgia Tech Joe Zhou Wyoming Seminary University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, Boston University, Penn State Michael WooJun Min Point Grey Secondary University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, Boston University Ryan Sungjin Kwon Semiahmoo Secondary Indiana University-Bloomington Echo Ho Richmond Hill High School Case Western Reverse University, Boston University Jacqueline Li York House School Northeastern University, Michigan State University YoungChul Nam Aurora High School Penn State University, Indiana University, Syracuse University Jordan Dongjin Kim Semiahmoo Secondary Penn State University Ariel YoungHae Jo Burnaby Mountain Secondary Parsons, SVA, SAIC Li Chen Point Grey Secondary Pratt Institute, SVA Yeonhak Ryoo Thornlea Secondary School RISD, Pratt Institute, Syracuse Sophia HaeRhee Lee Pinetree Secondary Swiss Hotel Management School Kai Kihoon Kim Toronto District Christian School Massachusetts State University Nara Kim Point Grey Secondary London College Hanna Hong Mt. Douglas School Han Yang University (Korea) Joon Kyu Lee Mt. Douglas School Sogang University (Korea)

Date: Saturday, May 26th 2012 Time: 10:00 am – Chinese Seminar

01:00 pm – Korean Seminar & Award Ceremony

Venue: Norman Rothstein Theatre, 950 West 41st Ave (at Oak Street) Agenda includes • Elite Award Ceremony - We will celebrate our top grads who won

scholarships and acceptance into the best U.S. universities and announce the winners from EWW Spring Boot Camp. Elite students will be receiving a total of $20,000 at this ceremony, including 20 scholarships given out to our grads, and 12 prizes for EWW winning writers.

• Speeches by Elite Alumni - We will hear inspirational words from a few of our alumni who currently attend universities in the U.S. and another who is working for a world-renowned company after the successful undergraduate years.

• University Admissions Seminar - Latest updates on US School Admission

Reservation: Contact your nearest Elite campus and pick up tickets.

JongHwan Patrick Park Chairman of Elite

Educational Institute

Ethan Sawyer Elite curriculum writer,

college application consultant,& Senior

Consultant to Elite's Center for Global Leadership

She got the Perfect Score of 2400! Wina Huang, Richmond Campus

Since I was very young, I have always dreamt of attending a top level university. From striving for the highest grades to excelling in aspects both inside and outside of school, my journey has been long but exciting. If I described the pursuit of my dream as climbing a mountain, the SAT certainly stood as a significant obstacle, an obstacle that Elite provided a rope to help surmount. I would like to thank Elite for helping familiarize me with the test format shortly prior to my exam. Since taking the SAT for the

first time, I have been asked about “the tricks.” Unfortunately, there really are no tricks; there are no quick and easy ways to do well. What I would suggest, however, is that students maintain a constant effort. As the saying goes, “Practice makes perfect.” To be successful, you must have not only a dream, but also insuperable drive. At this time, I also wanted to mention some exciting news. Over the past weekend, April 1st, I competed in the marksman provincials in Vernon. I placed third in the province and will be representing British Columbia at the National Championships this May, 2012 in Quebec City. I believe that this achievement may help strengthen my application.

Sincerely, Wina Huang

Mark Your Calendar for The Elite Annual Admission Seminar & Award Ceremony 2012

We invite parents to join us for a day of fun Vancouver Youth Charity Society (VYCS) 2012 Golf Tournament

*Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to experience a unique, fun event that benefits students and your community.

2012 Summer Boot Camp- July 3rd ~ August 24th

Elite Summer Boot Camp is… designed for students who are willing to commit most of their summer (8 weeks) to improve their academic skills and conducted in the U.S., Canada, Korea, and other area in the world at the same time with the same materials developed by the U.S. R&D team. *Early Registration by May 31 gets 5% off

Elite Summer Boot Camp Programs are…

Register for the program and participate in the C.F.G.L. Competition.

For more information on the CFGL Competitions, visit www.iactoday.org.

Needless to say it is very demanding and rigorous program with 2000 vocabulary words, numerous essays, college level articles, advanced math problems and etc.

Designed for students in grades 8 & 9 who are planning to take PSAT or SAT, the class will run 4 hours each day and include novel study with vocabulary tests, comprehension questions and essay writing. In addition, students will have a SAT lesson, Sat test review and one SAT test per week.

The Elite Advanced Literacy Program is for those students who want to develop their critical thinking and writing skills. A more intense version than Elite’s regular R&W program, the EALP is comprised of novel study, vocabulary study, and writing practice with specialized campus programs. Students will complete daily writing assignments, as well as one major writing assignment for the week. In addition, at the end of the week

2012 VYCS Fundraising Golf Invitational

Vancouver Youth Charity Society, VYCS, organized by Elite Gr. 10 &11 students, will host the 2011 Fundraising Golf Invitational and invite Elite parents and friends.

Mark Your Calendar and Get Ready! June 9th @ Northview Golf and Country Club

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students will write an in-class essay exam on the novel, as well as a weekly vocabulary test. The day will divided up with 2 hours EALP and 1 hour extracurricular activities such as debate, current news discussion, or various projects. *Each Campus provides its own special programs this summer. Check them out!

Enhance the critical reading, vocabulary and writing skills. Read a novel per week, complete a critical reading lesson and a synonyms analogies lesson. Write 2 practice essays each week on typical SSAT topics, and study a total of 2400 vocabulary words.

Intensive! Intensive! Intensive! Reading, Vocabulary, Writing, Listening, Speaking… Boot up your overall English skills and prepare for the test with this amazing program.

Reports from Elite Ivy League Exploration (Mar. 16 ~ 23, 2012) Another successful exploration of Ivy League Schools was accomplished by some of Elite’s finest students. Here are some of their comments:

Jun Lee: I thought that I would need to score at least above 2300 in order to get into any of the Ivy League schools, but this was not the case. I changed my attitude toward to the significance of SAT. From now on, I will try to do as many extracurricular activities as possible to show my passion and interests and my willingness to study in depth.

Denis Chen: The schools want us to “pay back” to society, as they make an investment in their students. You must prove you are worthy for

their investment by showing confidence, knowledge and leadership.

John Kang: Before, Ivy League Schools looked impossible to be admitted to, but now, they actually look possible.

David Cheung: I originally thought that I was not capable of getting into an Ivy university. My original dream school was UPenn. Now it is Brown. The tour gave me a new sense hope.

Chan Gwak: I could honestly tell at these people were passionate people and that they were really loving what they do. I didn’t think schools had personalities at first, but I really felt it after the trip.

Cherry Zhang: To be honest, it is my first time that I travel with lots of students that I don’t know. Thank you, Elite, for giving me this chance to have this trip. During this 7-day trip we visited different universities. I met many intelligent and nice people and we became friend. For me this is a brilliant memory!

Kathy Ruan: At the beginning of this trip, the teachers kept saying that we will change our thoughts about U.S. universities. I have to say it is true. The trip helped me in two ways: First, it provided me with information I would never get from a website. Second, it encouraged and motivated me to work harder towards my goal.

Jun Seo Hyun: All those nice school facilities stimulated me to study harder than I did for the last 2 years. I got an idea how I have to

spend my high school years. This trip also made me regret what I did for the last two years.

Cindy Zhang: Brown University focuses more on letting the students enjoy their university life, while Princeton focuses more on the academic ability of students.

Elizabeth He: Before, I was always the kind of person who listens to other people’s suggestions and expectations and follow what my parents and teachers want me to do. After the trip, I acknowledge that I ought to do the things that I feel most passionate about and follow my own will.

Sophia Kim: I realized after this trip that I shouldn’t be studying and volunteering for the sake of getting into universities, but rather to enrich myself as a person.

Royce Luo: I got inspired and realized that Ivy League is not an impossible quest; instead, it is in our hands as long as we are passionate and stay true to ourselves.

Esther Lee: The student guides’ advice made me feel more confident and think that I can do it. The Ivy League tour really changed my mind about selecting schools.

Claire Lu: This is a really memorable trip. We visited all the TOP U.S. universities and I got to know each of them. Actually, what I enjoyed the most was the time on the bus and at the hotel. I made so many friends.

Peggy Lee: I am beyond thankful to have the opportunity to come on this trip, gain priceless knowledge, and experience the States. Thanks for making it possible and I could not have had a better trip.

Yang Guo: I grew as an individual and understood myself and my future better. I am only 15; why should I plan my future according to my parents’ will and the current occupation trend? The universities are all looking for students who have the guts and the courage to pursue their passion and dreams. So now . . . I will actually life according to my own view.

Hoon Lee: Numbers don’t explain you; therefore, you cannot be judged by numbers. I feel lucky that I had the opportunity to have a tour around Ivy League universities.

Winny Sun: I will not choose my dream school only based on its campus and facilities, but more on if the school actually fits me, where I can pursue my dreams and know who I am and who I really want to be.

Steven Sang: I didn’t really want to come on this trip . . . but after coming to America, I’ve learned a lot . . . like how I thought SAT was really important, but it isn’t. This trip was very meaningful.

Terry Lu: For the application for the university, SAT and AP are not everything. These are only numbers, which can only show your studying ability, but nothing about yourself. You need to show the university your interests and your unique personality and what you’ve done during your high school years.

Joanna Lu: I met charismatic, talented, amiable students while on the trip. I learned I must form my own path and history.

Alice Xu: When writing essay topics you must show yourself to the university. The topics should be personal and insightful.

Sally Guo: Every university has its own style and student body. They all have very different atmospheres and feelings, for me. Also, I learned so much about having passion and courage to do the things you truly want to achieve instead of sticking onto what you think may give you a high salary and what almost everyone calls, “success.”

Elite Excellence, Elite Teacher: Marina’s PSAT Class - Coquitlam Campus

Hello, my name is Marina Andretti, I hold a Master’s in Education from the University of Victoria and a Master’s in Spanish Literature from Loyola University Chicago. At Elite I am currently teaching the PSAT class, as well as the Reading and Writing classes.

Teaching has been a passion of mine for the past 10 years, as an adult learner myself, the process of

learning is a journey that I love to take with my students. This journey can be divided into three paths: learning as product, referring to the end result of the learning experience, learning as process, referring to what happens during a learning experience in attaining a certain learning outcome, and learning as function – referring to particular aspects of learning, such as motivation, retention, and transfer that enable learning. I am particularly interested in the learning as a process and as a function.

In my classes, I incorporate my diverse experience to help students reach their highest potential, always encouraging them to ask questions. By asking questions, students do not only understand the themes and topics, but also learn to analyze. Consequently, by becoming critical thinkers, they develop and build self-confidence which motivates them to explore further.

At Elite my focus is to engage and prepare students for the future, a challenging and a rewarding task. To help them succeed I create a positive learning atmosphere for each student that enriches their learning journey and puts them on a path to success.

Book Recommendation for ages 11 + Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

Danny’s life seems perfect: his home is a gypsy caravan, he’s the youngest car mechanic around, and his best friend is his dad, who never runs out of wonderful stories to tell. And when Danny discovers his father’s secret, he’s off on the adventure of a lifetime. Here’s Roald Dahl’s famous story about a 9-year-old boy, his dad, and a daring and hilarious pheasant-snatching expedition. Just as important, it’s the story of the love between a boy and his father who, in Danny’s own words, is “the most marvelous and exciting father a boy ever had.”

Mark This on Your Calendar

• SAT Test Date, May 5 • Victoria Day, No School, May 21 • US Admission Consulting – Registration May 1-31 • 2012 Elite University Admission Seminar & Award Ceremony, May 26 • Summer Boot Camp Early Registration (5% off), May 31 • US Admission Consulting starts, June 4 • SAT Test Date, June 2 • VYCS 2012 Golf Tournament, June 9 • SSAT Test Date, June 9 • Summer Boot Camp Registration Due, June 23 • Summer Boot Camp Begins, July, 3

See You in June, 2012!

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4273.Roald_Dahlhttp://www.goodreads.com/author/show/146.Quentin_Blake

Results and More ResultsShe got the Perfect Score of 2400!Wina Huang, Richmond CampusAt this time, I also wanted to mention some exciting news. Over the past weekend, April 1PstP, I competed in the marksman provincials in Vernon. I placed third in the province and will be representing British Columbia at the National Championships thi...Sincerely,Wina Huang

01:00 pm – Korean Seminar & Award CeremonyMark Your Calendar and Get Ready!June 9th @ Northview Golf and Country ClubJun Lee: I thought that I would need to score at least above 2300 in order to get into any of the Ivy League schools, but this was not the case. I changed my attitude toward to the significance of SAT. From now on, I will try to do as many extracurr...Denis Chen: The schools want us to “pay back” to society, as they make an investment in their students. You must prove you are worthy for their investment by showing confidence, knowledge and leadership.John Kang: Before, Ivy League Schools looked impossible to be admitted to, but now, they actually look possible.David Cheung: I originally thought that I was not capable of getting into an Ivy university. My original dream school was UPenn. Now it is Brown. The tour gave me a new sense hope.Chan Gwak: I could honestly tell at these people were passionate people and that they were really loving what they do. I didn’t think schools had personalities at first, but I really felt it after the trip.Cherry Zhang: To be honest, it is my first time that I travel with lots of students that I don’t know. Thank you, Elite, for giving me this chance to have this trip. During this 7-day trip we visited different universities. I met many intelligent and ...Kathy Ruan: At the beginning of this trip, the teachers kept saying that we will change our thoughts about U.S. universities. I have to say it is true. The trip helped me in two ways: First, it provided me with information I would never get from a web...Jun Seo Hyun: All those nice school facilities stimulated me to study harder than I did for the last 2 years. I got an idea how I have to spend my high school years. This trip also made me regret what I did for the last two years.Cindy Zhang: Brown University focuses more on letting the students enjoy their university life, while Princeton focuses more on the academic ability of students.Elizabeth He: Before, I was always the kind of person who listens to other people’s suggestions and expectations and follow what my parents and teachers want me to do. After the trip, I acknowledge that I ought to do the things that I feel most passio...Sophia Kim: I realized after this trip that I shouldn’t be studying and volunteering for the sake of getting into universities, but rather to enrich myself as a person.Royce Luo: I got inspired and realized that Ivy League is not an impossible quest; instead, it is in our hands as long as we are passionate and stay true to ourselves.Esther Lee: The student guides’ advice made me feel more confident and think that I can do it. The Ivy League tour really changed my mind about selecting schools.Claire Lu: This is a really memorable trip. We visited all the TOP U.S. universities and I got to know each of them. Actually, what I enjoyed the most was the time on the bus and at the hotel. I made so many friends.Peggy Lee: I am beyond thankful to have the opportunity to come on this trip, gain priceless knowledge, and experience the States. Thanks for making it possible and I could not have had a better trip.Yang Guo: I grew as an individual and understood myself and my future better. I am only 15; why should I plan my future according to my parents’ will and the current occupation trend? The universities are all looking for students who have the guts and...Hoon Lee: Numbers don’t explain you; therefore, you cannot be judged by numbers. I feel lucky that I had the opportunity to have a tour around Ivy League universities.Winny Sun: I will not choose my dream school only based on its campus and facilities, but more on if the school actually fits me, where I can pursue my dreams and know who I am and who I really want to be.Steven Sang: I didn’t really want to come on this trip . . . but after coming to America, I’ve learned a lot . . . like how I thought SAT was really important, but it isn’t. This trip was very meaningful.Terry Lu: For the application for the university, SAT and AP are not everything. These are only numbers, which can only show your studying ability, but nothing about yourself. You need to show the university your interests and your unique personality ...Joanna Lu: I met charismatic, talented, amiable students while on the trip. I learned I must form my own path and history.Alice Xu: When writing essay topics you must show yourself to the university. The topics should be personal and insightful.Sally Guo: Every university has its own style and student body. They all have very different atmospheres and feelings, for me. Also, I learned so much about having passion and courage to do the things you truly want to achieve instead of sticking onto...Danny the Champion of the World SAT Test Date, May 5 Victoria Day, No School, May 21 US Admission Consulting – Registration May 1-31 2012 Elite University Admission Seminar & Award Ceremony, May 26 Summer Boot Camp Early Registration (5% off), May 31 US Admission Consulting starts, June 4 SAT Test Date, June 2 VYCS 2012 Golf Tournament, June 9 SSAT Test Date, June 9 Summer Boot Camp Registration Due, June 23 Summer Boot Camp Begins, July, 3

See You in June, 2012!