th 2014 Kris Rapazzini Director International Program Valley Christian School Becky Konowicz Director of International Admission Santa Clara University International Student Admissions Its Everyones Role and Everyones Challenge ID: 575539
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WACAC June 10th, 2014Kris Rapazzini, Director, International Program, Valley Christian SchoolBecky Konowicz, Director of International Admission, Santa Clara University
International Student Admissions; It's Everyone's Role and Everyone's ChallengeSlide2
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.
Objectives of the sessionSlide3
TrendsYearNational new Intl Student Population (IIE)
California new Intl
Student Population
(IIE)
Valley Christian School total Intl Population
Santa Clara University new Intl Population2011723,277 (up 4.7%)96,535 (up 2.4%)55262012764,495 (up 5.7%)102,789 (up 6.5%)86312013819,644 (up 7.2%)111,379 (up 8%)110412014TBDTBD10246*
* As of 6/8/2014Slide4
53,292 international students (F1/M1) in secondary schools across the United States. (SEVIS Data Quarterly Report April 1, 2014)F1 Students in secondary school education level with participation in calendar year 2012 (SEVIS Data March 2013)
International Students in
U.S. High Schools
Secondary
School State
Student CountCalifornia10,798Florida4,854New York4,806Massachusetts4,788Pennsylvania4,010Country of CitizenshipStudent CountChina25,226
South Korea
13,873
Mexico
3,428
Vietnam
2,685
Canada
1,744Slide5
Prospective international students value conversations with campus representatives very highly during the recruitment process. (2014 Noel-Levitz, LLC Meeting 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.
(2014
Noel-Levitz
, LLC Meeting the Expectations of International Undergraduate and Graduate Students)
“
American high school diplomas are the new must-have for the upwardly mobile [in China].” Helen Gao, The AtlanticResearch Says…Slide6
SupportEnglish ProficiencyFundingTranscriptsDifferentiatorsSlide7
1. Know your school/university2. Social emotional and mental stability a. campus resources3. Spiritual needs/ religious background4. Surprises~Keep your focus on the students~
Support NeedsSlide8
1. Interviews2. Tracking in person, email or phone communication3. 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
P
roficiency
Measuring English ProficiencyTOEFL iBTIELTSOwned by ETS (GRE), iBTJointly owned by British Council, IDPOffered 2-4x per month depending on location48 fixed dates per year, up to 4x a month$180$210iBT 120 highest score9- band scoring systemReading, Listening, Speaking, Writing sections
Listening, Reading,
Writing, & Speaking sections
Current predictions are that 7,200 international schools teach over 3.7 million students in English by the end of 2014
(International School Consultancy Group)Slide9
Specific school form Original Bank Statement Authenticity of documents When is it due? As it relates to scholarship BEST PRACTICES TO ADVISE STUDENTS?$ Funding $Slide10
Policies & best practices for transferring foreign work High school practicesUniversity evaluationsUnderstanding foreign transcriptsOrganize by YearsUnderstand the educational system for the countryObtain a grading scale
Use your gut
How to build foundational knowledge:
Gather Resources – call school, use your colleagues
Professional Associations: ACRAO
Edge, NCAA, NAFSA, WESKeep RecordsNuanced TranscriptsSlide11
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
Why do we do what we doSlide12
Kris RapazziniDirector, International ProgramValley Christian Schoolkrapazzini@vcs.netBecky
Konowicz
Director
of International Admission
Santa
Clara Universityrkonowicz@scu.edu obrigado谢谢 merci Cám ơnThank Yousalamat Danke شكراधन्यवादgraciasdank uThank You!СпасибоขอขอบคุณคุณgrazieSlide13
2014 Noel-Levitz, LLC; Meeting the Expectations of International Undergraduate and Graduate StudentsThe PIE News; “International Schools expected to reach 3.7m students in 2014”; Sara Custer http://thepienews.com/news/international-schools-expected-reach-3-7m-students-2014/ The Atlantic; Helen Gao; May 7,
2012
http
://atmo4.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/03/how-chinas-new-love-affair-with-us-private-schools-is-changing-them-both/255154/#ixzz33cVbO07j
NCAA International
Standards Guide http://www.ncaapublications.com/p-4326-international-standards-2014-guide-to-international-academic-standards-for-athletics-eligibility-updated-april-2014.aspxACCRAO Edge http://edge.aacrao.org/aacrao-edge-login-page.php?uri=/WES http://www.wes.orgNAFSA Online Guide to Educational Systems Around the World (NAFSA, NAFSA Guide) Resources