Global competencies, including mastery of the Chinese language, are highly valued by the world’s leading universities. A panel of experts will address how globally minded students can distinguish themselves in the admission process through an interest in and facility with the Chinese language and culture. Participants will learn about the role of Chinese language skills in the university admission and enrollment process, and will explore resources and tools available to students to demonstrate these competencies, including the SAT® Subject Test in Chinese.

1. Can Chinese Language Get Your Students Admitted to Their Dream Colleges? 2011 National Chinese Language Conference San Francisco, CA

2. Baocai (Paul) Jia, HS Chinese Teacher, Cupertino High School, Cupertino, CA Jamie Northrup, Director of Marketing, Middlebury-Monterrey Language Academy, Middlebury, VT Michelle Whittingham, Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management and Director of Admissions, University of California, Santa Cruz James Montoya (Moderator), Vice President of Relationship Development, The College Board Meet the Presenters 2

3. Look at key factors considered in the college admissions and enrollment process Examine role of Chinese language knowledge and cultural experiences in college admissions and enrollment Learn about tools students can leverage to demonstrate language proficiency and cultural awareness Have fun! Session Objectives 3

4. 4 Let’s play….

6. Answers are recorded on flip charts

7. Points are awarded for matched answers

9. 7 Part One – Admissions Factors What are the most common factors considered by colleges when looking at a student profile?

11. Academic Performance/ Grades

12. Test Scores (SAT, SAT Subject Tests, AP®, etc.)

14. Personal Statements / Essay(s)

15. Letters of Recommendation

18. Fulfillment of foreign language requirement

19. Interest / readiness for advanced study of the language

21. Cultural awareness

22. Ability to contribute to campus diversity

23. Facility with intercultural communications

24. Eagerness to investigate the world

25. Ability to translate ideas into action10

26. 11 Part Three – Academic Resources & Tools What academic resources & tools are available for students to demonstrate proficiency in Chinese language and culture?

28. Take Advanced Placement Chinese Language and Culture Course & Exam

29. Pursue Chinese language study outside of the high school classroom (e.g., weekend language study, online courses)

30. Demonstrate Chinese language proficiency through SAT Subject Test in Chinese

33. Interpersonal - two-way interaction

34. Interpretive – interpret a broad range of written and oral texts

36. Exam:

37. Is 2hrs & 15min long

38. Assesses proficiency in Interpersonal, Interpretive and Presentational Communication

42. 20 minutes of listening and 40 minutes of usage and reading

43. 200-800 score scale

45. Assesses proficiency in Interpersonal, Interpretive and Presentational Communication

46. Exam is tied to study in the corresponding AP course

47. Primarily used for college course credit & placement

48. Primarily focuses on language proficiency

49. Covers listening and reading comprehension skills

50. Can be taken at any time during high school; not tied to a specific curriculum

53. Volunteer work in communities where there are native speakers

54. Involvement with Chinese language & culture clubs

55. Participation in local embassy community outreach programs

56. Involvement with government-sponsored exchange programs in foreign languages

58. Questions? 19