INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS ITS EVERYONES ROLE AND EVERYONES

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS; IT'S EVERYONE'S ROLE AND EVERYONE'S CHALLENGE WACAC June 10 t h , 2014 Kris Rapazzini, Director, International Program, Valley Christian School Becky Konowicz, Director of International Admission, Santa Clara University

OBJECTIVES OF THE SESSION 1. Discern trends related to international students and the WACAC region. 2. Identify and understand key differentiators between an international and domestic applicant. 3. Establish resources and best practices for working with international students transitioning from U. S. high schools to U. S universities.

TRENDS Year National new Intl Student Population (IIE) California new Intl Student Population (IIE) Valley Christian School total Intl Population Santa Clara University new Intl Population 2011 723, 277 (up 4. 7%) 96, 535 (up 2. 4%) 55 26 2012 764, 495 (up 5. 7%) 102, 789 (up 86 31 6. 5%) 2013 819, 644 (up 7. 2%) 111, 379 (up 8%) 110 41 2014 TBD 102 46* * As of 6/8/2014

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN U. S. HIGH SCHOOLS 53, 292 international students (F 1/M 1) in secondary schools across the United States. (SEVIS Data Quarterly Report April 1, 2014) F 1 Students in secondary school education level with participation in calendar year 2012 (SEVIS Data March 2013) Secondary School State Student Count California 10, 798 Florida 4, 854 New York 4, 806 Massachusetts 4, 788 Pennsylvania 4, 010 Country of Citizenship Student Count China 25, 226 South Korea 13, 873 Mexico 3, 428 Vietnam 2, 685 Canada 1, 744

RESEARCH SAYS… Prospective international students value conversations with campus representatives very highly during the recruitment process. ( 2 0 1 4 N o e l - L e v i t z , L L C M e e t i n g the Expectations of International Undergraduate and Graduate Students) Top concerns for international students are funding, safety on campus and surrounding area, having no friends or family nearby. ( 2 0 1 4 N o e l - L e v i t z , L L C M e e t i n g the Expectations of International Undergraduate and Graduate Students) “American high school diplomas are the new musthave for the upwardly mobile [in China]. ” H e l e n G a o , The Atlantic

DIFFERENTIATORS 1. 2. 3. 4. Support English Proficiency Funding Transcripts

SUPPORT NEEDS 1. Know your school/university 2. Social emotional and mental stability a. campus resources 3. Spiritual needs/ religious background 4. Surprises ~Keep your focus on the students~

MEASURING ENGLISH PROFICIENCY Current predictions are that 7, 200 international schools teach over 3. 7 million students in English by the end of 2014 (International School 1. Interviews Consultancy Group) 2. Tracking in person, email or phone communication 3. Common English language of instruction curriculums: A-levels, IGCSE, IB, AP, Canadian, 4. Common English Language Proficiency Exams 5. Knowing High Schools with ESL Programs and/or require demonstrated English language Proficiency TOEFL i. BT IELTS Owned by ETS (GRE), i. BT Jointly owned by British Council, IDP Offered 2 -4 x per month depending on location 48 fixed dates per year, up to 4 x a month $180 $210 i. BT 120 highest score 9 - band scoring system Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing sections Listening, Reading, Writing, & Speaking sections

$ FUNDING $ Specific school form Original Bank Statement Authenticity of documents When is it due? As it relates to scholarship BEST PRACTICES TO ADVISE STUDENTS?

NUANCED TRANSCRIPTS Policies & best practices for transferring foreign work § High school practices § University evaluations Understanding foreign transcripts § Organize by Years § Understand the educational system for the country § Obtain a grading scale § Use your gut How to build foundational knowledge: q Gather Resources – call school, use your colleagues q Professional Associations: ACRAO Edge, NCAA, NAFSA, WES q Keep Records

WHY DO WE DO WHAT WE DO Personal motivation -vs. Institutional motivation “I can think of no more valuable asset to our country than the friendship of future world leaders who have been educated here. ” Colin Powell

धनयव द OBRIGADO �� gracias MERCI dank u Thank You! CÁM ƠN THANK Спасибо YOU ขอขอบคณ คณ SALAMAT grazie DANKE ﺷﻜﺮﺍ Kris Rapazzini Director, International Program Valley Christian School krapazzini@vcs. net Becky Konowicz Director of International Admission Santa Clara University rkonowicz@scu. edu

RESOURCES 2014 Noel-Levitz, LLC; Meeting the Expectations of International Undergraduate and Graduate Students The PIE News; “International Schools expected to reach 3. 7 m students in 2014”; Sara Custer http: //thepienews. com/news/internationalschools-expected-reach-3 -7 m-students-2014 / The Atlantic; Helen Gao; May 7, 2012 http: //atmo 4. theatlantic. com/international/archive/2012/03/howchinas-new-love-affair-with-us-private-schools-is-changing-themboth/255154/#ixzz 33 c. Vb. O 07 j NCAA International Standards Guide http: //www. ncaapublications. com/p-4326 -international-standards 2014 -guide-to-international-academic-standards-for-athletics-eligibilityupdated-april-2014. aspx ACCRAO Edge http: //edge. aacrao. org/aacrao-edge-loginpage. php? uri=/ WES http: //www. wes. org NAFSA Online Guide to Educational Systems Around the World (NAFSA, NAFSA Guide)