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CHALLENGES IN INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION and counseling. Kris Rapazzini Director, International Program Valley Christian School (408) 513-2498 krapazzini@vcs.net. The American Dream is alive and well. International students are here to stay!
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CHALLENGES IN INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION and counseling Kris Rapazzini Director, International Program Valley Christian School (408) 513-2498 krapazzini@vcs.net
The American Dream is alive and well International students are here to stay! http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/study-exchange.html
“International Education builds and sustains a more democratic, secure and prosperous world.” -Open Doors, 2013
Why Do Students Come? • Improved lives for the next generation • Pollution overseas • Better Educational Opportunities • More College Options • Financial Concerns
Trends in International College Admissions • 7% growth since 2004 • 350,000 students in 2013 • 29% China, 12% India, 9% South Korea • California, Texas, New York = 32% • 24.7 Billion Dollars in revenue in 2012 • www.iie.org • http://www.nacacnet.org/media-center/briefing/international/Pages/default.aspx
* Social /Emotional * Academic * College * Family/Homestay * Special Needs Counseling Issues
College Application Tips *Majors *Workshops *Parents Education *Balance *Cultural Expectations
Issues in International AdmissionsBoth High School and College • Processing Applications • Transcripts • Interviews • English Level Testing • Class Placement • Diversity • Plagiarism