The Cambridge Institute is thrilled to introduce our new College Head Start program!

1. The Cambridge Institute of
International Education
College Head Start

2. What is College Head Start?
o It is a nine-day college camp that aims at
preparing high school students to get a head
start on their successful college admission in
the US.
o The camp will be held from August 9 through
August 17, 2013
o The program also aims at laying the foundation for college success
by teaching the fundamental skills crucial to high achievement in
college.

3. Program Overview
The college camp package will feature the following programs:
o Lecture series and workshops at the Harvard campus
o Campus tours and admission information sessions led by admissions
representatives from the most prestigious colleges in the US
o Panel and Q&A with student ambassadors from Harvard and MIT
o Tours of Massachusetts' historical sites
o Optional road trip to the top colleges in the Northeast of the US from
August 17 through August 24, 2013
o The entire package will include food and housing. (First week: Fisher
College/ second week: hotels)

4. Lecture Series at Harvard
o Strategies for College Success (Introduction curricula, syllabi, and
success strategies from top colleges)
o Communication skills (Cross-cultural communication and public
speaking)
o Effective Study Skills for College Success (TOEFL and SAT)
o Effective College Essay Writing
o Career & Aptitude Orientation

5. o The camp will feature campus tours and information sessions in
Massachusetts colleges that feature different programs and student
population
o The information sessions will be held by admission representatives
from Harvard, MIT, Boston University, Tufts University, Boston
College, Northeastern University, and Wentworth College.
Campus Tours

6. Panel with Student Ambassadors from Harvard and MIT
 Students will participate in a student panel/ Q&A session
with Harvard and MIT students ambassadors to learn about
the college experience from students' perspectives
 The student ambassadors will later on serve as peer-mentor
for our participating students, as they will be working on
their college admission applications

7. Students will visit Boston's most famous historical sites
and museums: The Freedom Trail; the Museum of
Science; the Boston Common Swan Boat, the Prudential
Skywalk, and more.
Sightseeing

8. Lecturer Profile
 Rachelle Mathurin
Education
- Harvard Graduate School of Education: Masters in International Education Policy
- Berea College / Berea, Kentucky: Bachelors in Education Studies/ Communication/ Peace &
Social Justice)
- Language Skills: English, French, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and knows some Russian
Work Experience:
- United Nations – Interpreter/ administrative assistant
- Harvard Graduate School of Education - Director of the Teacher Training program for Haitian
English teachers (2011-2012)
- Student Admissions Ambassador at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (2011 - 2012)
- Harvard Graduate School of Education: President of the organization "HGSE for Haiti"
- Harvard Graduate School of Education: President of the Asian, Latino, Native American, and
African Alliance (ALANA)
- Berea College (2007-2011)- Campus coordinator
- Haiti Mission Service: Director of the English for Professionals online program
- Curriculum Developer/Teacher Trainer for two years
- Taught ESL and TOEFL for eight years
- Berea College - Member of the Speech and Debate Team
Hobbies: Play the violin/cooking

9.  Devin Morey
Education
- University of New Hampshire : Double Major in International Affairs and Spanish
- TEFL certified
- Language Skills: English/Spanish
Work Experience:
- American Language Academy: ESL and Academic Coordinator
- FLS International : Assistant Director
- Cambridge Institute of International Education: Academic Program Coordinator
- Taught ESL/TOEFL/SAT/IELTS for eight years
- Vector Marketing: Field Manager Sales
- Transparent Language: Content Designer
Hobbies:
- Travelling
- Soccer
- Snowboarding

10. Road Trip to the Northeast Colleges
 The Road trip is an optional program that will take place during
the week following the camp. It will feature college visits and
information sessions at the other top colleges in the Northeast
 August 17 - August 24, 2013
 Information sessions and campus tours of Yale, Princeton,
Columbia University, NYU, Georgetown University, George
Washington University

11. Students will stay at Fisher College…

13. Registration Deadline
• The registration and payment deadline is July 12th, 2013
• For more information and to access the online registration form, please visit our
website at:
English Version:
http://thecambridgeinstitute.org/camps/application
Chinese Version:
http://thecambridgeinstitute.org/camps/application/chineseapplication.html
• For questions or concerns, please email us at:
collegecamps@thecambridgeinstitute.org or call us at (781) 362-2505