1. Mexico City. Issue #56. November 2010.
International Education Week (IEW) is an
opportunity to celebrate the benefits of
international education and exchange
worldwide. This joint Initiative of the U.S.
Department of Sate and the U.S.
Department of Education is to promote
programs that prepare Americans for a
global environment and attract future
leaders from abroad to study, learn and
exchange experiences in the Unites States.
This year’s theme is “Striving for a
Sustainable Future” and takes place from
November 15-19 2010.
5 Reasons to celebrate IEW:
• Exchanges are critical to developing
mutual understanding and respect,
building leadership abroad, fostering
an appreciation for the U.S., and
investing in the future relationship
between Americans and people around
the world.
• International Education prepares
students to live, work and compete in
the global economy.
• According to the Open Doors report
(published annually by IIE), the number
of international students increased by
8% to an all-time high of 671,616 in the
2008/09 academic year. This is the
largest percentage increase in
international student enrollments since
1980/81.
• International cooperation on education
contributes to education reform and
education solutions for the U.S. and
other nations.
• International Education Week 2010 is a
chance to embrace the uniqueness of
nations around the world as well as our
similarities and to better understand
how to work together.
Interested in participating in IEW?
Anyone can participate in IEW by
coordinating or attending activities in their
local community. Visit http://
iew.state.gov/events.cfm to search for
events that are going to be held in your
area through our interactive map. If you
would like to host an IEW event, see http://
iew.state.gov/suggestions.cfm for a list of
suggested activities.
Look at our events calendar to see how
you can celebrate IEW with EducationUSA
Mexico City.
International Education
Week
EducationUSA
EducationUSA Advising Center ● Open to the public: Monday to Friday 11:00am-5:00pm
Liverpool 31. Col. Juárez, México D.F. 06600 ● Tel. 5080-2801, 2802 ● EducationUSA@iielatam.org
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Tuesday, November 9th
Free Information Session:
Choosing and Financing
Undergraduate Studies
The above events will take place
16:00-18:00 in the
Benjamin Franklin Library
Liverpool 31, Col. Juarez
To attend any of these events,
please RSVP to:
EducationUSA@iielatam.org
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Thursday, November 4th
Free Information Session:
How to Choose and Finance a
Graduate Program with the Kelley
School of Business
Closed:
Thursday, November 11: Veteran’s Day
Monday, November 15: Anniversary of the
Mexican Revolution
Thursday, November 25: Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 18th
Webcast:
Student visa and interview
13:00-14:00
LIVE! EducationUSA and Embassy
Officials will answer your questions
about Student Visas as well as the
Visa Interview at a US Embassy or US
Consulate. Visit http://
statedept.connectsolutions.com/bbf
on the day and time of the event to
join.
Wednesday, November 17
We invite you to come watch:
“Stand and Deliver”
19:00-21:00 hrs
Benjamin Franklin Library
Liverpool 31, Col. Juarez
RSVP: mendiolacj@state.gov
Celebrate International Education
Week with EducationUSA! Take a
look at our events below:

2. Advising Tip of the Month: Complete all Application Requirements
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NOVEMBER 2010, ISSUE #56
For more helpful hints on application requirements, our alumni network, online tools, or individual
advising sessions, send questions to the EducationUSA Advising Center at EducationUSA@iielatam.org.
Are you a Mexican professional
or student who has studied in
the U.S.? Join our Ex-Alumnos
EducationUSA Alumni Network!
Mexican Alumni of U.S. educational
institutions are invited to:
• Meet other professionals in their field
• Learn about employment opportunities
• Discover professional development
programs
• Explore scholarships for U.S. study
• Take part in a mentoring program
• Share experiences from the U.S.
For more information or to register,
communicate with the Mexico City
EducationUSA Advising Center:
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Tel: 5080-2801,-2802
EducationUSA Online
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Franklin Library? Join one of our
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Individual Advising Sessions!
If you have already attended one
of our orientations, and still
have questions about how to
choose a college major and find
scholarships in the U.S., we
invite you to schedule an
individual advising session with
one of our Educational Advisers.
Individual appointments are free
and available from 2:30 p.m. to
4:00 p.m., Monday to
Thursday. Please send an email
to EducationUSA@iielatam.org to
schedule your appointment
today!
Deadlines are fast approaching! Before turning in your application, use our helpful checklist to be sure you
have reviewed and completed all documents and forms:
Verify application deadlines
Complete school/program’s
application form
Perfect the statement of
purpose/personal statement
Obtain letters of recommendation (2-3, translation
required)
Request official high school or undergraduate
transcripts/diplomas (translation required)
Provide translated financial statements
Prepare portfolio or sample of work (if necessary)
Secure financial aid package
Register and take required admission exams
(SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, etc)
-Be sure to take exams with enough time to receive
scores and send them to schools before application
deadline
Revise and review all materials (we recommend
having a native English speaker review essays,
application, etc)
Confirm the
university’s
receipt
of materials

3. NOVEMBER 2010, ISSUE #56
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Admission Matters:
What Students and Parents Need to Know
about Getting into College
By: Sally P. Springer & Marion R. Franck
Admission Matters is a must-read for any student or
parent going through the college application process.
Springer and Franck help demystify college
applications and give helpful advice on how to be a
competitive candidate. This book explains everything
from what admissions officers look for, how they
make their decisions, and how to find the perfect
college for you. It even covers application
requirements like the Common Application, exams,
personal statements, and letters of recommendation.
It also clarifies pertinent questions about financial
aid.
Call number: IIE 378.161 SPR
With a free membership card, check out this book from the
Benjamin Franklin Library. If you need a library card, please visit:
http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/bbf/bfcredencial.pdf
1. Undergraduate Scholarship:
SCAD Challenge Scholarship Competition
Offering High school students an international stage
to exhibit their work, the SCAD Challenge series
seeks the next generation of talented artists and
designers. High school seniors and juniors compete
to showcase their work at signature SCAD events,
and may become eligible for scholarships to SCAD,
the most comprehensive art and design university in
the world.
Scholarships are available in the following areas:
• Film
• 2-D
• 3-D
• Toy Design
• Room Design
• Poster Design
• Fashion
• Writing
For more information, please visit:
http://www.scad.edu/admission/pre-college/scad-
challenge.cfm
2. Graduate (Law) Scholarship:
Hofstra Law School
Hofstra Law School is now offering need- and merit-
based scholarships for international students in
their Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.)
degree programs.
The American Legal Studies LL.M. program is
designed for lawyers trained outside of the United
States, and who wish to either practice law in the
United States or return to their home countries.
Hofstra’s nine-month, full-time LL.M. program
trains students to handle the increasing
internationalization of legal practice and navigate
transactions involving the laws of multiple nations.
Candidates may select from over 200 courses and
join any of our 40 student organizations.
For more information: http://law.hofstra.edu/LLM
3. Graduate (MBA) Scholarship:
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - MBA PROGRAM
The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State
University is pleased to announce the continuation this
year of the Scholarship for the Americas, an MBA
scholarship covering the full cost of an MBA education for
students from Central and South America. It is merit-
based and offered to a candidate who demonstrates
strong academic aptitude, a competitive GMAT test
score, work experience, leadership potential, and desire
for professional development.
The Scholarship for the Americas includes:
- Full tuition waiver for the two-year MBA program
- A generous monthly stipend to cover living expenses
**The estimated value of the award is $99,000 US.
The only requirement to be considered is to submit an
application to the Fisher MBA program.
http://fisher.osu.edu/ftmba/index.php?page=Admissions
http://fisher.osu.edu/ftmba/index.php?page=Merit-
Awards
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