November 7, 2014
Cracking the New Common Application to U.S. Colleges
Time: Friday, November 7, 3:00- 4:30 p.m.
Venue: Conference Room, Ground Floor, Rose Garden Tower
Speaker: Julie Soper , Assistant Director, International Admissions, American UniversityAre you preparing for your application to a U.S. college this fall? Do not miss this workshop to learn about the changes with the Common Application (Common App) – an online undergraduate college application used by over 500 U.S. accredited colleges. Our speaker, a U.S. admission officer, will share with you tips and advices on how to use the new Common App effectively to craft a winning application.
October 8, 2014
U.S. Higher Education Mini-Fair
Time: Wednesday, October 8, 2:00- 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Conference Room, Ground Floor, Rose Garden Tower
Schools: Bates College, Birmingham Southern College, College of Staten Island of the City University of New York, Hendrix College, John Hopkins University, Mount Holyoke College, Western New England University, Widener University
September 23, 2014
Benefits of Attending a 4 Year University
Time: Tuesday, September 23, 3:00- 4:30 p.m.
Venue: Conference Room, Ground Floor, Rose Garden Tower
Speakers: Mr. Eric Martinez-Fry, Director of INTO Program, Marshall University; Mr. Andrew Magana, Recruitment Manager, Colorado State University
August 29, 2014
Writing a Personal Essay for College Application
Time: Friday, August 29, 3:00- 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Conference Room, Ground Floor, Rose Garden Tower
Speakers: Ms. Elizabeth Orr, Assistant Director of Admission, University of Puget Sound; Ms. Laura M. Milot, Assistant Dean of Admission, Colgate University; Ms. Mary de Villiers, Assistant Director of International Admissions, University of Notre Dame
August 22, 2014
Secondary Education in the US
Time: Friday, August 22, 3:00- 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Conference Room, Ground Floor, Rose Garden Tower
Speaker: Mr. Christopher McDonald, Head of Schools, the Olympia Schools
July 30, 2014
How to Write a Personal Statement for Graduate School
Time: Wednesday, July 30, 3:00- 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Conference Room, Ground Floor, Rose Garden Tower
Speakers: Dr. Timothy Mark Logan, Florida State University; Dr. Stephen Aplin Lyon, Princeton University; Dr. Volker Michael Vogt, Cornell University
July 23, 2014
Community Colleges
Time: Wednesday, July 23, 2:00- 3:00 p.m.
Venue: Conference Room, Ground Floor, Rose Garden Tower
Speaker: Ms. Marci Fradkin, Associate Director of International Outreach, Shoreline Community College
July 18, 2014
Pre-Departure Orientation
Time: Friday, July 18, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Ballroom A- Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel- No. 1 Le Thanh Tong St.
Register: Required. Click here. Have you applied and been accepted to a U.S. college or university for fall 2014? Then you are invited to take part in EducationUSA’s PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION and get ready to go to the United States for study this fall!Pre-Departure Orientation is an annual EducationUSA event giving students the opportunity to meet other students going to study in the United States, as well as current students. We’ve compiled a great program for you, including information on academic success, U.S. university life, socio-cultural adjustment, and useful tips on travel and living in the United States. Registration to attend the event is required. Bring a copy of your acceptance letter or I20 when you come to attend the event.
June 27, 2014
Tuition and Fees Structure
Time: Friday, June 27, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Venue: Log into http://meet42239103.adobeconnect.com/edusa-hanoi
Speaker: Ms. Riddhi Mehta, International Recruiter, Ferris State University
June 20, 2014
Preparing a Competitive College Application
Time: Friday, June 20, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Conference Room, Ground Floor, Rose Garden Tower
Speakers: Admitted students for Fall 2014 (Khai Nguyen, Bucknell University; Phong Nguyen, Cornell University; Ha Nguyen, Gettysburg College; Phuong Nguyen, Kalamazoo College and Chi Tong, Yale University)
June 4, 2014
How to Prepare for Your Graduate School Interview
Time: Wednesday, June 4, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Venue: Conference Room, Ground Floor, Rose Garden Tower
Speakers: Dr. Lynne McNamara, VEF Executive Director and VEF Fellows
