Did you know that it can take up to a year and a half to

successfully plan for U.S. study?

Now is the time to start planning to enter U.S. universities in the Fall of 2010. Take your entrance exams this summer or early fall. While exams are not the only factor in the admissions process, they do play an important role. EducationUSA advisors can help you find resources for exam preparation.

Helpful Hints: Make a list: application deadlines and test dates. Some tests may not be offered regularly.

Plan ahead: allow at least 3 months to practice for entrance exams. Register Early: test dates fill up quickly. Register several weeks prior to the test dates. Retaking the Exam: Students may choose to retake entrance exams to improve their scores, so allow enough time for yourself to do so.

Test results: make sure they will arrive before the application deadline. Receiving exam results by mail or electronically can take several weeks. To learn more visit:

SAT: www.colleboard.com GRE: www.ets.org/gre GMAT: www.mba.com

TOEFL iBT: www.ets.org/toefl TOELF ITP: www.iielatinamerica.org

The Benjamin Franklin Library has books and CDs available for self study. Use the resources available in the advising center!

MSN Live Advising For those that do not live in the D.F. area: send your exam preparation questions to info@iielatinamerica.org or chat directly with us Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 11am on MSN.

Announcements

EducationUSA Mexico City. I ssue #39. Apri l 2009.

EducationUSA Centro de Asesoría Educativa ● Horario de servicio al público: Lunes a viernes 11:00am-5:00pm

Liverpool 31. Col. Juárez, México D.F. 06600 ● Tel. 5080-2801, 2802 ● info@iielatinamerica.org

Wednesday, 22nd & 29th: Film: “When the Levees

Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts”

A 4 part film portraying the unfolding of events during

Hurricane Katrina.

19:00-21:00 Benjamin Franklin Library

Liverpool 31, Colonia Juarez

Monday, 20th: Workshop: Researching and

financing U.S. Undergraduate study.

Guest: U.S. Embassy, Consular Officer

16:00-18:00 Benjamin Franklin Library

Liverpool 31, Colonia Juarez

April Calendar

Tuesday, 28th: Workshop: Researching and

financing U.S. Graduate study. Guest: U.S. Embassy,

Consular Officer 16:00-18:00

Benjamin Franklin Library Liverpool 31, Colonia Juarez

Yale University is now offering free,

introductory courses via Internet on a wide variety of subjects such as Humanities,

Social Sciences, Math, Physics, Biology, History, and Economics.

Visit Open Yale University and

take advantage of this opportunity!

http://oyc.yale.edu

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Advising Tip of the Month:

Choose the right university for you!

With May 1st quickly approaching and colleges waiting to have your final confirmation, April is the time to carefully decide which institution is best for you. Use this month to refine your personal, academic, and professional goals, reviewing the programs that best meet your needs.

Also remember the following factors when deciding which university you will attend:

• Size of the university and student body. Do you want more personalized attention?

• Surrounding area. Is it in a rural or urban area? What is the climate like?

• Cost and financial aid. Which university is most affordable for you? Have they offered you financial aid?

• Housing: What are the housing options for first-year students?

• Campus life:What extra-curricular activities are offered?

Get in touch with the international student office. Can they provide you with contact information for current international students? International student services can be a valuable resource and provide useful information about student life, the culture of the campus, academics, and extra-curricular activities. Be proactive! If you have the opportunity, visit the college campus. As an alternative, many universities offer “virtual tours” online that may give you a better idea about life on their campus.

For more helpful hints on choosing the right U.S. university or college, contact the EducationUSA Advising Center at info@iielatinamerica.org.

TOEFL® iBT: Test Prep Online (TPO):

Prepare for the TOEFL® iBT to increase your score!

TOEFL® Practice Online offers:

Practice questions on all 4 skills:

Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.

Real test-taking experience with official TOEFL® tests.

Instant scores and performance feedback.

Access to discussion boards.

Take the TOEFL® Practice Online Tour.

For DISCOUNTED TOEFL® practice con-tact info@iielatinamerica.org

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Individual Advising Sessions!

If you have already attended one of our orientations, and still have questions about how to find educational programs and 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 Friday. Please send an email to info@iielatinamerica.org to schedule your appointment today!

University of California, Los Angles Visit UCLA’s interactive online tour! http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/

selfguidedtour/default.htm

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Scholarships & Opportunities Listings For a more complete listing of scholarship opportunities, log on to Facebook, Hi5, or Myspace and become a fan or friend of EducationUSA Mexico!

Scholarships & Opportunities Listings For a more complete listing of scholarship opportunities, log on to Facebook, Hi5, or Myspace and become a fan or friend of EducationUSA Mexico!

BOOK OF THE MONTH

The Public Ivies America’s Flagship Public Universities

By Howard Greene and Matthew Greene

There are many public education institutions in the U.S. that provide high quality education equal to or better than private institutions. In this book, learn how to achieve admission to the school of your choice,

distinguish between a public and private institution, and discover the 30 top public institutions in the U.S.

Call number: IIE 378.73 GRE With a free membership card, you can check-out this book and others from the Benjamin Franklin Library. If you do not have a library card and would like one, visit the library's website.

1. Undergraduate: The University of Evansville, Illinois The University of Evansville, located in the Midwest of the U.S., is offering scholarships for international students beginning in the 2009-2010 academic year. The scholarship is valued at $13,500 per academic year (renewable for 4 years), meaning a total of $54,000 over the course of the scholarship. Eligible students must be admissible to the University and nominated by an EducationUSA advisor. Please contact an EducationUSA advisor if you would like to be considered for nomination. There are more than 80 undergraduate academic programs offered at the University of Evansville. They have recognized programs in Engineering and Computer Science, as well as Business Administration. It is not too late to apply for the 2009-2010 academic year. Visit their website today for more information on this scholarship oppor-tunity! www.evansville.edu/admission/international.cfm 2. Graduate: Chicago-Kent College of Law and Stuart School of Business Chicago-Kent College of Law, located in the bustling city of Chicago in Illinois, is now offering a combined degree in law and business (LL.M./MBA) with the Stuart School of Business. Some areas of study include International and Comparative Law, Financial Services, and International Intellectual Property Law. Chicago-Kent College of Law is one of the few law schools that offer financial aid. To learn more about opportunities with Chicago-Kent College of Law please visit: www.kentlaw.edu/international To learn more about the graduate law programs contact the LL.M. Program Manager: intllm@kentlaw.edu

3. Undergraduate: St. John's College-Santa Fe, New Mexico. Located in city of Santa Fe, St. John’s college is still accepting applications to begin studies in the fall of 2009. For all international applicants they will meet at least 65% of need. Currently, they can also meet 100% of need if a student is especially well qualified. St. John’s College currently has two of these 100% funding slots left open and they are looking to fill these spaces with qualified international students! St. John’s college is the third oldest college in the United States. Eighty percent of their graduates will go to graduate school, twenty-two percent will go to professional school.

Please visit their website for more information and to find the application form: www.stjohnscollege.edu/admissions/forms.shtml For more general information, visit www.sjcsf.edu. To apply for financial aid, visit www.stjohnscollege.edu/admissions/finaid/forms.shtml.