Choosing an American University Education

Making wise choices –

from test preparation to college application to enrollment

American universities can open doors to global opportunities, conferring an unmatched breadth of education and resources. College Goals counselors help families understand the advantages and challenges for international applicants to US (and UK) universities and the importance of selecting universities that fit each student, where they will thrive and succeed. With multifaceted admissions experience, we know how to help students create applications that stand out.

What do families need to know in order to start the university search and application process? How can students prepare for their tests and do their best on the applications? This presentation will address these issues and more – and our experts will take your individual questions, too.

About our Speakers

Joyce Reed has for ten years been the Director of College Goals LLC, a highly-experienced university admission and higher education consulting firm, after serving as Associate Dean of the College at Brown University for 14 years. collegegoals.com

Andrea van Niekerk, a College Admissions Consultant with College Goals, served as Associate Director of Admission at Brown University for many years, where much of her work focused on international applicants. collegegoals.com

Jilly Warner is a College Admissions Consultant with College Goals. Originally from England, she has many years' experience coordinating international and transfer admissions at a major US university, and understands the challenges and concerns of international students. www.collegegoals.com.

Karen Berlin Ishii, a Brown University graduate, is a highly experienced college test preparation tutor who teaches students in New York and internationally. karenberlinishii.com

Some of the topics we'll cover include:

College Choice and Admission:

- Advantages and challenges for international applicants

- Options for financial aid

- Why and when to visit college campuses

- Parents’ role in the college search and application process

- Enhancing skills and candidacy through summer programs, internships and other activities

- Crafting the college list – What criteria are most important?

College Testing:

- Overview of college entrance exams: SAT or ACT? Subject Tests? TOEFL?

- Strong basic test techniques and strategies for both the SAT and ACT

- Why scores matter and how to choose which scores to submit

- What tests are required, optimal test dates, alternatives to testing

- When and how to prepare: the best books, courses, tutoring, online resources

Date: Saturday, March 22

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Place: Florida State University, 99 Great Russell St, London, WC1B 3LA

Cost: £ 20 /family (up to 4 members)

Advance online reservations and payment required – seating is limited!