WACAC June 10 th, 2014 Kris Rapazzini, Director, International Program, Valley Christian School Becky Konowicz, Director of International Admission, Santa Clara University INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS; IT'S EVERYONE'S ROLE AND EVERYONE'S CHALLENGE

1. Discern trends related to international students and the WACAC region. 2. Identify and understand key differentiators between an international and domestic applicant. 3. Establish resources and best practices for working with international students transitioning from U.S. high schools to U.S universities. OBJECTIVES OF THE SESSION

TRENDS YearNational new Intl Student Population (IIE) California new Intl Student Population (IIE) Valley Christian School total Intl Population Santa Clara University new Intl Population ,277 (up 4.7%) 96,535 (up 2.4%) ,495 (up 5.7%) 102,789 (up 6.5%) ,644 (up 7.2%) 111,379 (up 8%) TBD 10246* * As of 6/8/2014

53,292 international students (F1/M1) in secondary schools across the United States. (SEVIS Data Quarterly Report April 1, 2014) F1 Students in secondary school education level with participation in calendar year 2012 (SEVIS Data March 2013) INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN U.S. HIGH SCHOOLS Secondary School State Student Count California10,798 Florida4,854 New York4,806 Massachusetts4,788 Pennsylvania4,010 Country of Citizenship Student Count China25,226 South Korea13,873 Mexico3,428 Vietnam2,685 Canada1,744

 Prospective international students value conversations with campus representatives very highly during the recruitment process. (2014 Noel-Levitz, LLC Meeting the Expectations of International Undergraduate and Graduate Students)  Top concerns for international students are funding, safety on campus and surrounding area, having no friends or family nearby. (2014 Noel-Levitz, LLC Meeting the Expectations of International Undergraduate and Graduate Students)  “American high school diplomas are the new must- have for the upwardly mobile [in China].” Helen Gao, The Atlantic RESEARCH SAYS…

1.Support 2.English Proficiency 3.Funding 4.Transcripts DIFFERENTIATORS

1. Know your school/university 2. Social emotional and mental stability a. campus resources 3. Spiritual needs/ religious background 4. Surprises ~Keep your focus on the students~ SUPPORT NEEDS

1. Interviews 2. Tracking in person, or phone communication 3. Common English language of instruction curriculums: A-levels, IGCSE, IB, AP, Canadian, 4. Common English Language Proficiency Exams 5. Knowing High Schools with ESL Programs and/or require demonstrated English language Proficiency MEASURING ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TOEFL iBTIELTS Owned by ETS (GRE), iBTJointly owned by British Council, IDP Offered 2-4x per month depending on location 48 fixed dates per year, up to 4x a month $180$210 iBT 120 highest score9- band scoring system Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing sections Listening, Reading, Writing, & Speaking sections Current predictions are that 7,200 international schools teach over 3.7 million students in English by the end of 2014 (International School Consultancy Group)

 Specific school form  Original Bank Statement  Authenticity of documents  When is it due?  As it relates to scholarship BEST PRACTICES TO ADVISE STUDENTS? $ FUNDING $

 Policies & best practices for transferring foreign work  High school practices  University evaluations  Understanding foreign transcripts  Organize by Years  Understand the educational system for the country  Obtain a grading scale  Use your gut How to build foundational knowledge:  Gather Resources – call school, use your colleagues  Professional Associations: ACRAO Edge, NCAA, NAFSA, WES  Keep Records NUANCED TRANSCRIPTS

Personal motivation -vs- Institutional motivation “I can think of no more valuable asset to our country than the friendship of future world leaders who have been educated here.” Colin Powell WHY DO WE DO WHAT WE DO

Kris Rapazzini Director, International Program Valley Christian School Becky Konowicz Director of International Admission Santa Clara University OBRIGADO 谢谢 MERCI CÁM Ơ N THANK YOU SALAMAT DANKE شكرا धन्यवाद gracias dank u Thank You! Спасибо ขอขอบคุณ คุณ grazie

 2014 Noel-Levitz, LLC; Meeting the Expectations of International Undergraduate and Graduate Students  The PIE News; “International Schools expected to reach 3.7m students in 2014”; Sara Custer schools-expected-reach-3-7m-students-2014/ schools-expected-reach-3-7m-students-2014/  The Atlantic; Helen Gao; May 7, chinas-new-love-affair-with-us-private-schools-is-changing-them- both/255154/#ixzz33cVbO07j chinas-new-love-affair-with-us-private-schools-is-changing-them- both/255154/#ixzz33cVbO07j  NCAA International Standards Guide guide-to-international-academic-standards-for-athletics-eligibility- updated-april-2014.aspx guide-to-international-academic-standards-for-athletics-eligibility- updated-april-2014.aspx  ACCRAO Edge page.php?uri=/ page.php?uri=/  WES  NAFSA Online Guide to Educational Systems Around the World (NAFSA, NAFSA Guide) RESOURCES