jueves, 19 de septiembre de 2013

Learn more about Keiser University in Nicaragua

Visiting us next Monday, Sep.23rd



The nonprofit university recently opened its 17th campus with the location in San Marcos. Keiser University Latin America sits on 18 acres and has 300 employees. It opened with 500 students studying business and liberal arts.
Fort Lauderdale-based Keiser Universityhas expanded to Latin America with a campus in Nicaragua.
“An exciting aspect of bringing the Latin American Campus into the Keiser University community of campuses is that it continues our efforts in becoming a global educational institution,” Chancellor Arthur Keiser stated in a news release. “Combined with our campus in Shanghai, China and our language centers in Korea, Taiwan and Moldova, Keiser University will have the ability to provide our students with the education that is required in the 21st century.”
Keiser appointed Matthew Anderson as the president of that campus. By next year, it will add an MBA program and a Bachelor’s in accounting.

martes, 10 de septiembre de 2013

Scholarships for International Students

Please check the following website for scholarships available to international students. These include different locations, not only U.S.A.

www.internationalscholarships.com        ( also can click on International Scholarhips at the right of the                                                                         blog  where you have "Páginas")

Here are some examples of what's offered:

Academic Achievement Scholarship

Remington College
Description
This scholarship is awarded to students who have shown academic excellence while in high school by graduating with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher, and who show the potential to succeed in college. The Academic Achievement Scholarship is our way of rewarding students who had good high school grades and who are looking for hands-on training.
Other Criteria
Have graduated high school in 2008 or later. Provide a high school transcript that reflects a cumulative high school Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Be seeking first-time enrollment, as a new student, in an eligible program at Remington College. Successfully complete the Academic Achievement Scholarship Application and submit it to the Financial Aid Department at Remington College.
Amount
500
You must be studying in one of the following countries:
United States
Deadline
You must be from one of the following countries:
United States
Number of Awards
Unlimited
You must be studying one of the following:
Unrestricted
Host Institution
Remington College
Includes
Contact Information
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International Students Academic Merit Scholarship

East Tennessee State University
Description
This award is reserved for new international students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The award covers 50% of the total of in-state and out-of-state tuition and lasts for the duration of the student's degree program. Students can apply online at www.etsu.edu/iss .
Other Criteria
Students must, be admitted to ETSU as full-time, degree-seeking students, show a demonstrated record of academic achievement, have or plan to have an F-1 or J-1 student visa, and be able to provide letters of recommendation. Students can apply online at www.etsu.edu/iss . Students must apply for admission to ETSU before applying for this scholarship. This scholarship can only be used for study at East Tennessee State University.
Amount
estimated value: $11,200(undergraduate), $10,200 (graduate)
You must be studying in one of the following countries:
Unrestricted
Deadline
Fall: June 1st Spring: October 1st
You must be from one of the following countries:
Unrestricted
Number of Awards
100
You must be studying one of the following:
Unrestricted
Host Institution
East Tennessee State University
Includes
The scholarship covers 50% of the total of in-state and out-of-state tuition.
Ramapo College of New Jersey Provost Scholarship 

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Description
$40,000 tuition scholarship for four years. ($10,000/year)
Other Criteria
Those who are in the top 10 percent of their high school class with SAT scores of at least 1280+ in Critical Reading and Mathematics will be considered for the Provost Scholarship.
Amount
$10,000 USD
You must be studying in one of the following countries:
Unrestricted
Deadline
January
You must be from one of the following countries:
Unrestricted
Number of Awards
Varies
You must be studying one of the following:
Unrestricted
Host Institution
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Includes
Partial Tuition Scholarship for new International Students attending Ramapo College of NJ.
Elite Awards

Troy University
Description
Troy University offers a limited number of full and partial scholarships to international students with exceptionally high academic achievements. These scholarships are only available to first year undergraduate (freshman) students entering Troy University with the intent to obtain at least a four year bachelor’s degree. Students must fulfill all regular undergraduate requirements as well as one of the two elite requirements listed below:
Other Criteria
The Millennium Scholar's Award (full scholarship: tuition, room and board): Requirements are 31 ACT and/or 1380* SAT 1 and high school Grade Point Average (GPA) equal to an American 3.7 GPA (4.0 scale); The Chancellor's Award (full tuition): Requirements are 27 ACT and/or 1220* SAT 1 and high school Grade Point Average (GPA) equal to an American 3.5 GPA (4.0 scale).
Amount
$24,000
You must be studying in one of the following countries:
United States
Deadline
April 1; October 1
You must be from one of the following countries:
Unrestricted
Number of Awards
4 per semester
You must be studying one of the following:
Unrestricted
Host Institution
Troy University
Includes
Partial or full coverage
University Of Bridgeport International Undergraduate Scholarship

University of Bridgeport
Description
Academic scholarships are available to first year applicants and transfer students seeking an associate or a bachelor degree. All awards are renewable yearly based on satisfactory academic achievement and good standing at the University. All undergraduate applicants are automatically considered for these scholarship awards once all application materials are received by the specified deadlines below.
Amount
Variable
You must be studying in one of the following countries:
United States
Deadline
Unrestricted
You must be from one of the following countries:
Unrestricted
Number of Awards
Variable
You must be studying one of the following:
Unrestricted
Host Institution
University of Bridgeport


martes, 3 de septiembre de 2013

Thanks SCAD and Bentley University

We would like to thank Mr. Franyel Zelaya ( SCADS representative) and Ms. Raechel Smith -Vaughan (Bentley University representative) for their visit to our school this last Monday, Sep.2. Their presentations were very informative and of great value to our students.


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jueves, 29 de agosto de 2013

Bentley/Scad University Visits

This coming Monday, Sep. 2, we have two universities visiting us: Bentley University and SCAD. We would like to share some important facts about them:

Facts About Bentley


Campus and Location

  • Set on 163 acres in Waltham, Massachusetts
  • Minutes west of Boston
  • Free daily shuttle from campus to Harvard Square in Cambridge

Enrollment

  • Undergraduate students: 4,168 full time; 140 part time
  • Average undergraduate class size: 26
  • Approximately 81 percent of full-time undergraduates live on campus
  • Graduate students: 1,401
  • Average graduate class size: 21
  • PhD students: 43
  • International students represent 13 percent of the undergraduate student population, 24 percent of the graduate students including PhD candidates

Faculty

  • More than 276 full- and 184 part-time faculty members, who teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels
  • 82 percent hold doctoral degrees
  • Professors are accessible, committed to excellent teaching and advising as well as to pursuing research and scholarship in their field
  • Many have significant experience in the business world
  • Faculty-student ratio is 1 to 14

Curriculum

  • As a business university, Bentley distinctively integrates business and the liberal arts and provides international leadership in business education and research.
  • Bentley is a leader in promoting ethical and socially responsible enterprise and the critical role of information and communication technology in achieving sustainable high performance.
  • Bachelor of science degrees in 11 business fields; bachelor of arts degrees in five arts and sciences disciplines
  • The graduate school emphasizes the impact of technology on business practice and offers PhD programs in Business and Accountancy, an MBA with 7 areas of concentration, an integrated MS+MBA, seven Master of Science degrees, and custom executive education programs.

Tuition and Fees for 2013-2014

  • Undergraduate: Tuition is $39,600. Room and board (double room, meal plan) is $13,450. The mobile computing fee is $1,200; the activity fee is $305.
  • Graduate: Tuition for each three-credit MBA and Master of Science course is $3,800.

Careers

  • Based on a survey completed six months after graduation, more than 95 percent of responding Bentley students find professional employment or enroll in graduate school
  • Recruiting programs bring more than 1,200 job opportunities to students each year
  • Almost 90 percent of students take on at least one professional internship while at Bentley; more than 60% complete more than one
  • Workshops, individualized advising, and resource materials help students fine-tune career goals
  • Many of Bentley's 44,500 alumni serve as contacts and resources for students through panel discussions, informational interviews and a mentor program

FACTS ABOUT SCAD:

Founded

In 1978 by Richard G. Rowan, Paula Wallace, May L. Poetter and Paul E. Poetter.

Type of Institution

Independent, nonprofit, tax-exempt, accredited

President

Paula Wallace

Mascot

Art the Bee

Colors

Gold and black

Areas of study

40-plus majors, more than 60 minors

Athletics

SCAD is committed to the ideal that academic pursuits should be the top priority for all student-athletes.

Housing and dining

SCAD has housing and dining facilities in Savannah, Atlanta, Hong Kong and Lacoste.

Enrollment

More than 11,000 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Approximately 14 percent of the student body is international.

Tuition

2013-14 academic year:
undergraduate:
$32,950 (HK $255,798)
graduate:
$33,750 (HK $258,325)

Faculty and staff

SCAD employs more than 1,500 full and part-time employees. Of more than 720 full and part-time faculty, 75 percent hold terminal degrees.

Exhibition spaces

SCAD has eight galleries in Savannah, the four galleries in Atlanta, the two galleries in Lacoste, and one gallery in Hong Kong.

Libraries

The Savannah College of Art and Design libraries are focal points for information, learning, inspiration and research.

Student media

Student media sponsors student-run, online news sources and radio stations in Atlanta and Savannah.

Historic preservation

SCAD has been a leader in restoring and adaptively reusing many of Savannah's architectural treasures.

Community service

The SCAD community volunteers time and talent in support of organizations such as the Beach Institute African-American Cultural Center, Center for Pupperty Arts, United Way of the Coastal Empire, American Cancer Society and many others.

Public safety data and information

The need to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty and staff is the foremost priority at SCAD. As such, SCAD strives to provide the university community with a safest possible environment.

lunes, 26 de agosto de 2013

CIS University Tour

Check this important date! Permission slips are being sent home today to Seniors and Juniors. Don't forget to bring them back signed as soon as possible.