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CHALLENGES IN INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION AND COUNSELING Kris Rapazzini Director, International Program Valley Christian School (408) 513-2498 [email protected]

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CHALLENGES IN INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION AND

COUNSELING

Kris RapazziniDirector, International ProgramValley Christian School(408) [email protected]

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The American Dream is alive and well

International students are here to stay!http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/study-exchange.html

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“International Education builds and sustains a more democratic, secure and prosperous world.”

-Open Doors, 2013

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Why Do Students Come? Improved lives for the next generation Pollution overseas Better Educational Opportunities More College Options Financial Concerns

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Trends in International College Admissions

7% growth since 2004 350,000 students in 2013 29% China, 12% India, 9% South Korea California, Texas, New York = 32% 24.7 Billion Dollars in revenue in 2012 www.iie.org http://www.nacacnet.org/media-center/br

iefing/international/Pages/default.aspx

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Counseling Issues

* Social /Emotional

* Academic

* College

* Family/Homestay

* Special Needs

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College Application Tips

*Majors*Workshops*Parents Education *Balance*Cultural Expectations

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Issues in International AdmissionsBoth High School and College

Processing Applications Transcripts Interviews English Level Testing Class Placement Diversity Plagiarism

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