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EducationUSA Advising Center
Letters of Recommendation: Secure let-
Events: Register here
ters from professionals who know you
Monday, August 8 4-6 P.M. well and have seen you excel in a profes-
To Business School or not to
sional context. EducationUSA can provide
Business School. handouts on cultural expectations for
That is the question… Best Program for YOU? these letters and a list of official transla-
Stefan Bielski from 2Bschool
tors with discounts for letters from non-
Making the decision native English speakers.
Jueves, 11 de agosto 4-6 P.M.
Consider financial matters, available
La licenciatura en los EUA y time for the application process and This standardized test is
cómo financiarla the program, your English skills and required by most business
career goals. There are hundreds of schools. Study for at least
Thursday, August 18 5-7 P.M
business schools in the U.S. Set aside three months on your own
Get Acquainted with
a year and a half to identify and apply or take a course. Your score indicates
the SAT and ACT with
for programs that will best assist you whether you are a competitive candi-
in reaching your goals. date, so take it early; you may want to
re-take it. Ask EducationUSA about prep-
The Application Process aration courses, bookstores that sell
Wednesday, August 31 4-6 P.M.
How to Choose and Finance a Grad-
Start thinking about the main compo- preparation guides, and borrowing guides
uate Program with nents of the application, which are from the Advising Center in the Benjamin
listed below, along with the resources Franklin Library.
that you can find at EducationUSA.
Want to learn more? Come to one of
the following Events:
August 8: To Business School or not to
Business School. That is the question...
Fairs: To register, click logos below
Location: EducationUSA, within the
Benjamin Franklin Library
Monday, August 15 5-10 P.M. Click here to register.
The MBA Tour August 15: MBA Tour
Marquis Reforma
Location: Marquis Reforma Hotel
Hotel
Attend MBA panels, public fairs and
Personal essays: Consider U.S. cultur-
presentations by U.S. universities.
Monday, August 29 5-9 P.M. al expectations and write an effective
Click here to register.
World MBA Tour essay. Take advantage of this chance
Hotel Intercontinental to differentiate yourself from other
August 29: QS World MBA Tour
candidates. EducationUSA has books,
Location: Intercontinental Presidente
Tuesday, August 30 4-8 P.M. detailed handouts and a list of native
QS World
Mexico City
English speakers trained by Educa-
Grad School Tour Click here to register
tionUSA to revise essays for a low fee.
Hotel Intercontinental Come for admissions, scholarship and
Preseidente expert chat and admissions seminars.
EducationUSA Advising Center ● Open to the public: Monday to Friday 11:00am-5:00pm
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2. AUGUST 2011, ISSUE #64
Featured Student: Rubí Marín
In the summer of 2006, Rubí Marín flew to California on a cultural
exchange and lived with a host family. Five years later, she is on her
way back, this time to start her studies at Santa Monica College.
When Rubí decided to pursue her studies in the U.S., she came to
the EducationUSA Advising Center in Mexico City for more informa-
tion, attended a group information session, and started using the
center’s books to research community colleges in California. She
chose The Golden State for its cultural diversity, warm weather and
professional opportunities. During her first individual advising ap-
pointment she received her “favorite resource,” an undergraduate
application calendar detailing dates and deadlines for each step of
the application. “Even if we
study abroad, we
Rubí thought the application itself wasn’t complicated but she did
should always
struggle with her personal essay and spent two months perfecting it.
In her answer to the question “Why I want to attend Santa Monica remember where
College,” Rubí explained how working as a sales agent at her family’s we come from. I
business at the age of 14 sparked a desire to learn about business want to share the
from an international perspective. She is excited to improve her con- best of Mexico
versational English at SMC, where she will major in international bu-
siness. She hopes to one day manage hotels around the world.
with the world.”
Featured Student: Continued...
EducationUSA Online Individual Advising Sessions!
Rubi visited EducationUSA over 12
Can’t come to the EducationUSA If you have already attended
times throughout the application one of our orientations, and still
Advising Center? Find us online!
process and in August, she and a group have questions about how to
of over 40 other accepted students Click these icons: choose a college major and find
attended the annual EducationUSA scholarships in the U.S., we
Pre-Departure Orientation. The event invite you to schedule an
OR
was designed to prepare them for life individual advising session with
as international students, but it was one of our Educational Advisers.
also a celebration of all of their hard
work throughout the past year. Individual appointments are
educationusa.mexico free and available Monday
through Thursday from 2:30 -
Rubi wants students who are
4:30 p.m.
considering applying to a U.S.
institution to know that “the hardest Please register using Clickbook:
part is deciding you are really going to EducationUSA@iielatam.org http://tinyurl.com/3o5wq5f.
jump in and apply. Once you’ve deci-
ded to do it, it gets easier.”
Rubi starts classes at Santa Monica College
on August 25. We wish her the best of luck!
If you or someone you know is interes- EducationUSA Spanish
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For more helpful hints on applying to community college, online tools, or individual advising
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3. AUGUST 2011, ISSUE #64
Scholarships & Opportunities Listings
For a more complete listing of scholarship opportunities, log on to Facebook or Twitter and connect with
EducationUSA Mexico City!
BOOK OF THE MONTH
1. Community College Scholarship:
The MBA Application Roadmap
Butte-Glenn Community College By: Stacy Blackman and Daniel J. Brookings
Butte-Glenn Community
College, a fully accredited The MBA Application Roadmap is useful for both students
two-year institution, is lo- who have started the application process and those who
cated approximately 75 are deciding if an MBA is the right choice. This user-
miles north of Sacramento friendly book contains concise chapters on how to choose
in northern California. Eve- a program, study for tests and select individuals that will
ry semester, the International Student Office offers write effective letters of recommendation. The chapter
Fee Waiver Scholarships for International Students on essay writing details how to turn weaknesses into
valued at $1,000 each. These scholarships give stu- strengths, incorporate humor and showcase how the MBA
dents from around the world the opportunity to will help you accomplish your goals. Through the inclusion
study at Butte College for a reduced cost. of anecdotes from accepted MBA students with less- than-
perfect student profiles, this book is full of insight and
The International Student website practical advice for the MBA application process.
(http://www.butte.edu/international/) also pro-
vides helpful resources, such as information on
Call number: IIE 658.023
English language requirements, guidance on hous-
With a free membership card, check out this
ing, and a step by-step guide for the application
book and others from the Benjamin Franklin Library.
process. Cindy Phelps, the International Admissions
Coordinator, can be reached at phelpsci@butte.edu If you need a library card, visit:
or (530) 895-2572. http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/bbf/bfcredencial.pdf
For more information, please visit:
http://bit.ly/nbwRyo 3. Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarships:
Georgia College
2. Graduate Scholarship:
International Student Scholarships (ISS) will be awarded for
COLLEGE OF ST ROSE the Spring 2012 term. The ISS is a tuition waiver that covers
either the full cost or half the cost of out-of-state tuition.
The College of St. Rose, a private
Catholic institution in Albany, Students receive these scholarships on the basis of
New York, offers an International demonstrated academic ability, evidence of extra-curricular
Scholarship available to new in- involvement and financial need. Applications and all
ternational graduate students who information for undergraduate funding can be found at the
are enrolled full-time. This merit- main international website.
based award, which is open to students in all fields Prospective graduate students can apply for similar funding
of study, reduces full-time tuition costs by 50 per- called the International Graduate Assistantship, which can
cent for two consecutive years or completion of the reduce annual costs by approximately $14,000. Applications
program, whichever comes first. for graduate financial assistance are included in the
The Graduate School at St. Rose has academic pro- applications for admission.
grams in Education, Business, Arts and Humanities, Georgia College is a public liberal arts institution located in
and Mathematics and Sciences. See the graduate Milledgeville. The student body includes more than 100
website (http://bit.ly/nlzxrq) for a full list of pro- international students from more than 50 countries.
grams and degree options.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/q4menC
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