1. Study in the USA

2. Why ISEP? Immersion experience Immersion experience Affordable Tuition, housing, and meals Access to a wide range of courses Internationalizes your campus

3. ISEP Programs ISEP-Exchange ISEP-Direct Semester or year Graduate or undergraduate Academic Training

4. Financial Matters ISEP-Exchanges comparable to home; $355 fee to ISEP ISEP-Direct see ISEP website for fees; $60 app fee and $500 deposit Additional costs include transportation, visa, language tests and health insurance

5. U.S. Higher Education Public or State institutions Public or State institutions – –Very large institutions with thousands of students; class size may be large – –Wide range of course offerings Private institution Private institution – –Small enrollment and class size for individual attention from professors – –Liberal arts education – –Often have religious affiliation

6. U.S. Higher Education Undergraduate level Undergraduate level – –First four years of university – –Flexible studies with core, major, and electives – –Leads to Bachelor degree Graduate level Graduate level – –After Bachelor, leads to Master’s or PhD – –Highly specialized coursework – –Only available at some ISEP members; Master’s degree may be offered

7. The Right Site 140 U.S. universities Academic offerings Language scores Location Chance of placement Several alternates

8. How to Apply ISEP Application – download online Host site request/Course request list Personal statements Transcripts Academic History Language scores 2 recommendation letters Application/Placement fee

9. Application Timeline Priority deadlines: September 1 for spring February 15 for fall or full year Applications may be considered later if space is available

10. www.isep.org www.isep.org ISEP Coordinator ISEP Coordinator Go to Puerto Rico!