tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63664136157847006852012-02-16T02:07:46.941-08:00This Week at American Education PartnersAmerican Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.comBlogger341100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-18507439841985303672011-06-25T11:44:00.000-07:002011-06-25T11:44:55.751-07:00Frequently Asked Questions About Conditional Admission To American UniversitiesThrough our communications with overseas advisors and students seeking admission to American colleges and universities, we have found that there are some misconceptions and misunderstandings about the concept of "conditional admission" to American colleges and universities. In this week's entry, we provide a straightforward explanation of what conditional admission is and answer several of the American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-26965371758379744482011-05-09T16:14:00.000-07:002011-05-09T16:14:29.879-07:00The Importance of Test Scores When Applying to American Universities - PART 1The "Entrance Test Mentality", which many international students and parents seem to have, is a strongly-held belief that strong entrance test scores are the absolute most important factor in gaining acceptance to top-ranked universities.
In order to clearly understand the requirements of gaining acceptance to American universities and become a top candidate, this way of thinking, and the narrowAmerican Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-65184742757526266872011-05-01T21:37:00.000-07:002011-05-01T21:37:03.358-07:00High School Location and Acceptance to Top-Ranked Universities - Is There Any Connection?When helping overseas students decide on the best American high schools to apply to, we find that many are strongly attracted to schools in the Northeast. When asked "why?", most reply that it is because most of the Ivy League universities they eventually hope to attend are located in that region. Some students have actually opted to sit out a year of school rather than apply to one that's not inAmerican Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-88965989523432249532011-04-15T18:22:00.000-07:002011-04-15T18:22:20.988-07:00MBA Applicants - Here's 7 Mistakes to AvoidThinking of applying for an MBA program? Before you start (or before you finish), read this insightful article recently written by Kaneisha Grayson, a recent graduate of Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School:
http://www.vault.com/wps/portal/usa/vcm/detail/Career-Advice/Education-Advice/7-Deadly-Sins-of-MBA-Applicants?id=64939American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-31837000455179537242011-04-05T19:00:00.000-07:002011-04-05T19:00:01.246-07:00U.S. Public High Schools Welcome International StudentsMany public high schools throughout the USA have welcomed international students on the J-1 High School Exchange Program sponsored by the US Department of State for the purpose of introducing students to American culture and allowing them to share their culture with the schools and host families they spend the year with.
Over the past several years, a growing number of public high schools have American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-7671985291162067322011-03-29T16:08:00.000-07:002011-03-29T16:08:11.701-07:00Best Strategies For Gaining Admission to a Top-Tier MBA ProgramA helpful bit of advice for students planning to apply to top-tier MBA programs this year:
http://www.quora.com/What-are-the-best-strategies-for-gaining-admission-to-a-top-tier-MBA-school/answer/Dan-Bauer?srid=PJgAmerican Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-52777461944898751692011-03-20T13:30:00.000-07:002011-03-20T13:30:58.868-07:00Reasons To Work With Overseas AgentsFor many years, there has been a large ideological divide within the American academic and academic counseling communities about the use of overseas advisors or "agents" in recruiting overseas students for American schools. Although these ideological differences will likely persist, schools that have partnered with overseas agents for assistance in recruiting students have had very positive American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-47189829417903180592011-03-14T20:40:00.000-07:002011-03-14T20:40:57.521-07:00Screening Potential Overseas Agents For U.S. High School/ College/ University ProgramsIf you are considering working with any overseas agents to help you recruit international students for your program, it is advisable to develop a screening process that will help ensure that your program is represented by reliable, ethical, and qualified organizations and that your partnership has the best chances for yielding the results you are seeking.
As with any partnership, it's important American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-52265216918557275382011-03-06T22:57:00.000-08:002011-03-06T23:11:08.070-08:00Admissions Books To Get You Into Top American UniversitiesEvery year sees the publication of new books aimed at high school students looking to increase their chances of getting accepted to top American universities. Many of these books attempt to provide clarity and understanding of the university admissions process. Others reveal a "secret code" used by admissions committees that promise to provide students with the advantage they need to get the American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-19827750661621721252011-02-28T09:25:00.000-08:002011-02-28T09:25:00.183-08:00Learn How Graduate School Admissions Committees Interpret Your Undergraduate GradesIf you are planning to apply to graduate school in the USA, early planning during your undergraduate program and knowing what graduate admissions committees consider most important when reviewing applications, can significantly increase your chances of getting accepted to a great program.
Daniel Chatham, Dean of Admissions at a top graduate school in California, sheds light on the graduate American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-81808497178981552162011-02-21T09:32:00.000-08:002011-02-21T10:16:06.296-08:00Does Applying to Grad School Early Improve Your Chances For Acceptance?If you are hoping to enroll at a competitive graduate school in the USA this year, do your chances for acceptance depend on when you submit your application? What does applying to graduate school early say about you to the graduate admissions committee?
Daniel Chatham, Dean of Admissions at a graduate school in California, sheds light on the graduate admissions process from the perspective of American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-17434334757111879392011-02-14T09:27:00.000-08:002011-02-14T09:27:04.939-08:00Budget Cuts at State Universities in Fall 2011Students planning to attend state colleges and universities this Fall will likely be affected by additional cuts to their state's education budgets. These cuts will affect students in the form of fewer classes, more crowded classes, and higher tuition fees.
California, which has the largest public college and university system in the United States and is one of the most popular study destinationsAmerican Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-1877205288289675372011-02-08T20:09:00.000-08:002011-02-08T20:09:13.460-08:00Financial Planning For An American University EducationThe College Board (http://www.collegeboard.com/) has created a financial planning tool that allows students to compare the costs of attending over 3300 private and public colleges and universities throughout the USA.
This tool helps you plan your American education program in two important ways:
1) Comparing the cost of schools you are interested in to find the best value.
2) Seeing each American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-53853145507720430622011-02-03T16:19:00.000-08:002011-02-03T17:22:47.353-08:00Taking Short Cuts In Your Education May Cut Your Education ShortAs the cost of an American university education continues to increase each year, it becomes more of a challenge for current and potential international students to find the money needed to complete their education from good, reputable schools. With this increased challenge, comes an increased need to seek maximum value at minimum cost. If you are an international student trying to start or American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-71059373808057506252011-01-24T21:45:00.000-08:002011-01-24T21:45:29.916-08:00Even Great Students Should Have a "Plan B" When Applying to UniversityStudents applying to top-ranked universities this Fall face tougher competition than ever before. Schools like Harvard, Stanford, and Columbia have reported receiving record numbers of applications for Fall 2011, yet the number of spaces they are offering has not increased. Click on this link to read a recent article about this:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-14/harvard-receives-35-000-American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-72520651867289267302011-01-12T18:01:00.000-08:002011-01-12T18:01:37.559-08:00Acceptance Guarantees to America's Top-Ranked UniversitiesBecause the goal of so many students from around the world is to enroll in a top-ranked American university, there never seems to be a shortage of so-called "experts" claiming to have sure-fire strategies that all but guarantee acceptance to these prestigious schools. By all means, listen to good advice from experienced aand reputable education professionals, but never let yourself be fooled intoAmerican Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-47425553242180443922011-01-02T22:21:00.000-08:002011-01-02T22:21:33.748-08:00What Determines the Cost of an American University Education?If you are seeking an affordable education in the United States, understanding the individual factors that influence each expense will help you select a high-quality program with the kind of living situation and opportunities you are most interested in.
Here are the main expenses you will have while attending an American college or university:
1) Tuition and Fees
2) Housing/ Meals
3) Books
4) American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-19946173540750760492010-12-21T11:10:00.000-08:002010-12-21T11:10:11.460-08:00The Economic Impact of International Students on American Schools and Their Surrounding CommunitiesNAFSA (National Association of Foreign Student Advisors) recently released it's annual economic impact statement on the financial contributions that international students in USA make to the American economy - by their estimates, a staggering $18.8 BILLION dollars! The real number is probably far greater once "mulitpliers" are factored in. Click on this link to read NAFSA's 2009-2010 economic American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-52998659126868394352010-12-15T14:22:00.000-08:002010-12-15T16:09:14.245-08:00Choosing Where To Attend School in the USADear students planning to study in the USA in 2011:
The process of trying to choose which of the USA's 4000+ colleges and universities is the right one for you can be a long and exhausting experience. As you compare school facts and figures, be sure to learn all that you can about the school's location. The best school is one that is also in a location that you will like and be comfortable livingAmerican Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-27405221543710891822010-12-05T10:56:00.000-08:002010-12-05T10:56:16.112-08:00Conditional Admission Pathways to Great Universities Throughout the USAAmerican Education Partners enables academically- and financially-qualified international students who need to improve their English skills to get conditional admission to great colleges and universities throughout the USA. Students who successfully complete approved Intensive English Programs do not need to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam to gain full admission to these schools' bachelors or selectAmerican Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-9644353188142308062010-11-27T20:22:00.000-08:002010-11-27T20:22:24.214-08:00Meeting the English Proficiency Requirement - Standardized English Test or Intensive English Program?Before being fully accepted to an American associate, bachelor, or masters degree program, international students must demonstrate that they have the necessary English proficiency skills needed to succeed. Most colleges and universities give students the option of demonstrating their English skills by either taking a standardized English test like the TOEFL or IELTS exams or successfully American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-31428151985239840142010-11-22T12:27:00.000-08:002010-11-22T12:27:44.023-08:00New Programs and Services Coming in 2011In an ongoing effort to provide international students with the most comprehensive set of services and program choices, American Education Partners (AEP) will be adding several new highly-regarded high schools and universities and introducing some exciting new services.
New Schools:
AEP is partnering with several new public and private high schools, colleges, and universities in safe locations American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-16285241316804337972010-11-16T18:59:00.000-08:002010-11-16T18:59:04.617-08:00Begin The New Year At An American College or University!Colleges and universities across the USA are getting ready to welcome a new group of international students beginning in early 2011. If you were not able to begin your studies in the USA in the Fall, no problem. Classes that started in the Fall will end in December and brand new classes will start in January.
Beginning your American college or university program in the Winter or Spring has at American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-68796189699110666292010-11-14T08:21:00.000-08:002010-11-14T08:21:01.794-08:00Choosing The Right American School - What Are The Real Students Saying?American schools spend a TREMENDOUS amount of money each year to create and maintain the image that they offer potential students a great place to live and study. To accomplish this, most hire professional marketing consultants, photographers, graphic designers to create professional, attractive-looking brochures and websites.
There's nothing wrong in doing this, but if you are an international American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-4043730140181728962010-11-06T09:27:00.000-07:002010-11-07T08:13:43.231-08:00How To Pick A Good Overseas Education AdvisorIf you're an overseas student planning to study in an American college or university, you have many things to decide on and prepare for:
- Choosing the best school from over 4000 choices.
- Finding a safe, comfortable place to live before your arrival.
- Getting safely from the airport to your new school/ home.
- Getting $100,000 or more to earn your American diploma or degree.
With such a huge American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-70581294348713399452010-10-31T11:42:00.000-07:002010-10-31T11:42:30.679-07:00University Extension Programs for International Students - Fast-Track to a Better CareerIn today's challenging and rapidly-changing global economy, many people are seeking ways they can gain the best advantages in the job market. The solution for many international students may be enrolling in an extension program offered by many prestigious universities throughout the USA.
What are "Extension Programs"?
Extension programs are focused education programs taught by regular universityAmerican Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-37031182164969844852010-10-23T20:30:00.000-07:002010-11-02T11:24:54.208-07:00Educating Overseas Advisors About American School Programs - "It Depends"AEP staff recently conducted a series of training meetings with our newest Global Network Partners in Beijing, China. These meetings provided opportunities for our Asian partners to learn the latest news about AEP programs and effective delivery of AEP school advising and placement services. It also offered a forum in which they could get answers to their most frequently asked questions about American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-1204195355736522412010-10-06T09:26:00.000-07:002010-10-20T23:30:28.178-07:00"Best Value Schools" To Look at for Spring 2011The old saying, "You get what you pay for" tends to be true in most cases. When it comes to American colleges or universities, however, it's possible to find many institutions that provide great education programs, great campus facilities and student support services at prices that are far lower than other schools that provide much less. In this week's message, we take a look at what a "Best American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-76380768024560491652010-09-30T16:07:00.000-07:002010-09-30T16:19:12.829-07:00New East Coast University Partner - University of ConnecticutAmerican Education Partners (http://www.americanedpartners.com/) is pleased to provide qualified students with admission and housing placement to the University of Connecticut's Torrington campus in Northwestern Connecticut.
Why UConn?
University of Connecticut and several of its individual departments have consistently received top-rankings by several publications including U.S. News and WorldAmerican Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-58138422077285957722010-09-22T12:57:00.000-07:002010-09-22T12:57:14.928-07:00Featured Public High Schools for Spring 2011American Education Partners is pleased to be able to offer international students with the opportunity to spend a semester at several top public high schools starting in January 2011.Each of our partner public high schools are located in very safe, smaller towns in Northwestern Connecticut, less than 2 hours from New York City. Connecticut public high schools are widely recognized for their high American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-49048438665791600242010-09-13T13:03:00.000-07:002010-10-20T23:33:10.411-07:00Latest Midwestern and Western University RankingsAmerican Education Partners is proud to offer students the opportunity to apply to many nationally-and regionally-ranked colleges and universities throughout the USA. This week, we introduce some more of our partner schools in the Western and Midwestern USA and the most recent rankings they received in U.S. News and World Report magazine's annual school rankings issue. Each of these schools' American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-64483138845813753232010-09-07T13:47:00.000-07:002010-10-20T23:34:09.422-07:00Latest School Ranking Information for AEP Partner SchoolsAmerican Education Partners is proud to offer students the opportunity to apply to many nationally-and regionally-ranked colleges and universities throughout the USA. In this newsletter, we introduce some of our partner schools in the Eastern USA and the most recent rankings they received in U.S. News and World Report magazine's annual school rankings lists. Each of these schools' rankings American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-91165748860523347552010-08-31T11:42:00.000-07:002010-08-31T11:42:56.610-07:00University-based Intensive English Programs & Featured Intensive English ProgramsAn American college or university education provides international students with many great benefits and opportunities, but the American school system may be very different than the one in their home country. To succeed at an American university, students need to have not only great English skills, but also other skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an American university degree program. American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6366413615784700685.post-6257602615217711692010-08-25T23:44:00.000-07:002010-08-25T23:44:48.484-07:00Distance Education Programs – Intro/ Highlights & Featured Distance Education ProgramsAdvances in online communication and software technology have made access to an American college or university education possible for a greater number of people than ever before. Along with these advances, a greater number of schools are now able to provide a greater variety distance education programs to a greater variety of students from around the world.
Accredited distance education American Education Partners Placement Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508691577660837138noreply@blogger.com0