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AcademiCoach
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by Michael Feldman 7 years, 8 months ago
Our Mission: We specialize in advising and coaching non-US students whowant to study in US colleges and universities. Our services include everythingfrom single-session consults to complete guidance throughout the application and preparation process.
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Lets start with some of the basics:
Why study in the US?
Most extensive and developed higher education system in the world
Over 8000 schools - something for everyone
US colleges WANT foreign students right now
Gives a competitive advantage in employment that lasts a lifetime
Bring back invaluable knowledge to aid development in your country
An opportunity to become completely bilingual and bicultural
Benefits of Earning a Degree in the US
Cutting Edge Knowledge
World class campus infrastructure
Lifelong Employment Advantage
Proven higher lifetime income
Exposure to International Culture and Students from Around the World
Gaining contacts and friendships
Basics of The US Higher Education System
There are Many Kinds of Colleges and Universities in the US
Why are there so many colleges and universities in the US?
What's the difference between a College and a University in the US?
What's the difference between undergraduate and graduate programs in the US?
Private Liberal Arts
Private Science and Technology
State Schools and Public Universities
Catholic Colleges
Specialized Institutions
Community Colleges
Factors in Deciding Which is Best for You
Big school or small
Public or private
City, Suburban or Rural
Majors, programs and faculty
Percentage of foreign students
Average admissions scores
Weather, recreation options
The importance of a visit
The application process
Knowing when you are ready
· English level
· Maturity level
Researching schools
Choosing the right colleges to apply
The TOEFL
The SAT
The ACT
The application form
Interviews
Essays
Transcript
How long does it take? - Review US academic calendar
How much does it cost?
Application, Visa and travel costs
Cost per semester – Tuition range
Living costs and options
Visas
What kind of visa will you need?
How and where do you request the visa?
I-20 given by accepting institution
Student visa granted by Embassy or Consulate in country of origin
How long does it take?
Can I work in the US? Now? Later?
Services We Offer - These are the standard services typically needed by foreign students applying for admission to US degree programs. Of course, each case is different, and some students need more of these services than others. In addition, special services can be developed for exceptional cases.
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Assessment of student level
Advice and estimate of time to acceptance
Preparation for TOEFL (iBT)
Preparation for SAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT
Review of possible schools according to locale, majors, size, weather, competition
Review and analysis of on-line information about the specific programs
Selection of short list of schools to apply to
Obtaining the application forms and documents
Filling out the application forms
Writing and editing the application essays
Preparing for the Interviews
Translation of transcripts, academic records and letters of reccommendation
Selecting the references
Academic skill building
Referrals to intensive English language programs
Pricing
Consulting: Standard rates are US$ 80 per hour for personal consulting, or any of the services listed above.
Discounts available for multi-hour contracts.
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Initial Assessment: We offer an assessment package including an initial interview with the student and parents, administration and evaluation of an authentic TOEFL exam, review of the student's academic record, oral and written assessment of the student's English language skills, informational interview with the student to learn about his or her interests, preferences and educational objectives and a final interview with the student and parents to discuss my evaluation of the student's state of readiness to begin a degree program in an American University, and to present a range of options as to the best way to reach the student's goals.
The Initial Assessment Package includes at least six hours of personal contact, the assessment TOEFL test, and a written report of the test results and academic readiness assessment, for US $ 300
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Guaranteed Admission Package
For students who are assessed as having the English and maturity levels necessary to immediately enter a degree program at a North American college or University, we offer full-featured complete coaching package which supports the student throughout the application and admission process. This usually includes: the initial assessment, researching possible appropriate schools, evaluating with the students and parents a list of approximately 20 institutions which meet the student's needs and preferences, selection of 3-5 of these institutions to apply to, obtaining the application materials, help the student filling out the forms, help in writing the essays, preparation for the interviews, assistance in writing the financial statement, translation of the transcripts and any letters of recommendation from Spanish, help in applying for the visa, and SAT or iBT preparation, if necessary.
This package involves at least 50 hours of services, typically over 3-6 months and costs US $2,000.
The guarantee, that within one year of the start of the contract the student will have been admitted to at least one US college or University, is only available to students who have already met the English language qulifications necessary to participate in and benefit from a college-level degree program in English. For students not yet at that point, we can make recommendations for raising English skill levels as rapidly as possible, either in the student's country of origin or in the United States.
Information Sessions - In order to arrange orientation and information sessions at your school or institute free of charge, please contact michael@dowbrigade.com These sessions last approximately 90 minutes and include a description of the higher education system in the United States and how the application process works for foreign students.
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Michael Feldman, owner and principal consultant for Academic Advising, graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Psychology and Social Relations. He also has a Master's Degree in Education from the State University of New York in Albany. For over 20 years he was a Senior Lecturer at Boston University, in the Center for English Language and Orientation Programs. He has coached hundreds of students from around the world through the application process and helped them gain admission to top colleges including Harvard, MIT, Boston University, George Washington University, University of California, University of Texas, Georgetown and Stanford.
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