Flight IA 101 to LAX A Boarding Pass
Flight IA 101 to LAX: A Boarding Pass to International Admissions at California Universities WACAC Share, Learn, Connect UCLA February 2018
Presenters Traci Lew, M. A. Associate Director International Admissions & Recruitment Cal Poly Pomona tracilew@cpp. edu 909. 869. 4657 Olivia Loo, M. Ed. Senior Assistant Director Undergraduate Admission UCLA oloo@admission. ucla. e du Adam Wu, Ed. D. Director of International Admissions University of La Verne awu@laverne. edu 909. 448. 4032
Presentation Map Numbers and Stats - International Students Studying in the U. S. Understanding the Visa Application Process Institutional Policies regarding International Students applying from the U. S. Best Practices on how to Best Advice International Students in the U. S.
Top Ten Places of Origin of International Students
International Students in U. S. Higher Education Institute of International Education (IIE) Open Doors Report, 2016 - 2017 Total international students in the U. S. 1, 078, 822 Total international students in California 156, 879 #1 Hosting State in the U. S. Followed by New York, Texas, Massachusetts and Illinois
International Students in U. S. High Schools IIE Open Doors Report, 2016 -2017 81, 981 International Students studying at U. S. High Schools 12, 201 International Students studying in California High Schools 2013 - 2, 003 U. S. High School hosting international students 2016 - 2, 800 U. S. High Schools 72% of those enrolled in high school indicated an intent to earn a high school diploma Chinese students make up 42% of all international students at the secondary school level 94% of high schools hosting international students in the U. S. are private Religiously-affiliated high schools enrolled about 58% of all international students
International Student Enrollment in High Schools - By Leading States
Top 10 Host States of International Secondary Students Rank All Types # of Students 1 California 12, 201 2 New York 6, 145 3 Texas 4, 717 4 Florida 4, 572 5 Massachusetts 4, 339 6 Pennsylvania 4, 137 7 Michigan 3, 379 8 Connecticut 2, 674 9 Virginia 2, 409 10 New Jersey 2, 140 IIE Center for Academic Mobility Research and Impact - Globally Mobile Youth Report: Trends in International Secondary Students in the United States, 2013 - 2016
The Visa Application Process F-1 vs. J-1 Visas SEVIS Record I-20 and DS-2019 DSO Step 1: Get admitted to a university Proof of Financial Support (At time of admission vs After admission) Step 2: Receive a SEVIS Transfer Form from the university. Work with your high school DSO to complete the paperwork Return SEVIS Transfer Form to university Step 3: Transfer I-20 is issued by the university Travel in between high school and university is possible
International Admission for California Institutions Comparison Chart La Verne Cal Poly Pomona Min GPA SAT/ACT 3. 00 ✔ Waived with TOEFL/IELT S Min 1000 (EBR/Math), 19 for considerati on ✔ 3. 00 Eligibility Index 2950 resident 3570 non-resident UCLA Eligibility 3. 4 (nonresidents) ✔ English Language Exams Personal Statements ECAs LOR Supplemental ✔ Waived with SAT/ACT Minimum 80 TOEFL or 6. 5 IELTS ✔ ✔ ✔ ✖ 71 TOEFL 6. 0 IELTS Waived if 3+ yrs @ high school where language of instruction is English ✖ ✖ Some programs will require ✔ Specialty schools TOEFL or IELTS/ SAT or ACT if less than 3 yrs @ U. S. high school ✔ ✔
International Admission University of La Verne Holistic review - looking at all parts of the application and understanding the applicant in their context. Super scoring exams English proficiency – TOEFL, IETLS, SAT or ACT Evaluate grades from years 9 -11 Do not count ESL courses Essays - Be thoughtful! Well-written and communicate understanding of the institution and the student's fit/contribution to campus. Not one size fits all - private schools have different requirements and review processes. Always check.
International Admission - Cal Poly Pomona Cal State Apply Admission by Program Admission based on “self-reported” Local Area Guarantee grades http: //www. calstate. edu/sas/onest Eligibility Index opkiosk/documents/CSULocal. Admissi on-Service. Areas. pdf Test Requirements Document requirements Language Proficiency Exemption Alternate Major Consideration Program Impaction
International Admission - UCLA (and most UCs) One application to all 9 campuses Comprehensive Review: Combination of 14 different factors when considering applications, including international students Foreign high school work cannot be omitted UCs know how to convert foreign grading scales; GPA will be recalculated English proficiency exams may be required depending on how long students have been studying at an English-as–language-of-instruction school http: //bit. ly/1 Q 5 LHFd A-G Requirements - Multiple ways to satisfy with mixed records. Refer to “UC Quick Reference for Counselors” International Specialists at each campus are here to provide assistance
Best Practices Use legal name and same name on all documents and tests Be aware of DOB pattern (U. S. - MM/DD/YY) Apply to truly intended major and notify admissions offices immediately if the student decides to change Be aware of English proficiency requirements/exemptions Be aware of what transcripts need to be sent Do not omit academic information Understand the transfer I-20 process Be mindful of agent use Encourage student to demonstrate interest…visit campus!
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