InitialView 2026 Fall Admissions Tour Comes to BAID
On September 7, InitialView will bring its 2026 Fall Admissions Tour to Beijing Academy for a college fair. Students and parents will have the opportunity to speak directly with current admissions officers from U.S. universities and learn more about campus culture, academic strengths, admissions criteria, and current admissions policies.
The event will also provide students with valuable practice in communicating with university representatives. Through face-to-face conversations, students can develop greater confidence in presenting themselves and gain experience that may help with future college interviews.
Time and Location
Date: September 7, 2026
- 11:30-12:00 Exclusive session for BAID Grade 12 students
- 12:00-13:30 College Fair, open to students of all grades, parents, and visitors from outside the school
Location:
- College Fair: Second-Floor Gymnasium, Xuanwu Building
- University Info Sessions: School History Museum, First Floor, Chongwen Building
University Info Sessions — Open to Students, Parents, and Educators
Admissions officers from selected participating universities will lead dedicated Info Sessions covering their institutions' distinctive features, current admissions policies, and application preparation. Sessions may also address scholarships and financial aid opportunities for international students.
Some sessions may take place at the same time as the college fair. Please refer to announcements at the venue for the final schedule. Students, parents, and educators are welcome to attend the sessions that interest them.
What You Can Gain from the InitialView Admissions Tour
- Speak directly with current admissions officers: Meet representatives who work directly in university admissions and gain firsthand insight into how their institutions evaluate applicants. This is an opportunity to introduce yourself beyond the information contained in an application.
- Create a record of your participation: Each registered student will receive a unique five-digit code. At the event, students may enter this code on the form provided at an admissions officer's table so that their attendance can be recorded as part of the university visit.
- Understand admissions decisions more clearly: Ask admissions officers directly about the factors they consider when applicants have similar academic profiles, as well as common misconceptions and potential weaknesses in an application.
- Make a genuine personal connection: Face-to-face conversation gives students an opportunity to communicate their interests and personality directly, adding context that written application materials may not fully convey.
- Move from research to direct engagement: Whether you are just beginning high school or approaching application season, the fair offers an opportunity to move beyond online research and begin speaking directly with universities.
RSVP is Open!
The event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required.
Step 1: Scan the QR code below or tap on the link to register
https://initialview.com/admissions-tour
Step 2: Select the Beijing Academy event and RSVP
Important Information for Attendees
- At the request of the host school, every student, parent, and educator must register individually using their real name.
- Registered participants will receive a confirmation email shortly before the event. Each email will include a unique five-digit code. Please keep this code available, as it can be entered on the forms provided at admissions officers' tables.
- Each confirmation email admits one person only. Staff will verify registration before entry.
- All sessions will be conducted entirely in English.
- Interactive activities will also be available, and students are encouraged to speak actively with admissions officers.
Please note that visitors may enter the campus only after the event officially begins. All participants should plan their travel accordingly, check the time specified in their confirmation email carefully, and present their own confirmation email upon entry. Please observe appropriate event etiquette and follow all requirements of the host school.
The final event time and venue are subject to the information provided in the confirmation email.
Participating Universities
- American University
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
- Claremont McKenna College
- George Washington University
- Macalester College
- Northwestern University in Qatar
- Pitzer College
- Skidmore College
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Rochester
- University of Utah
- Vanderbilt University
- Vassar College
Contact Information
Service Hours: Weekdays, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Phone: 010-82863889
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