February 2, 2012
It doesn’t matter if you are doing A-levels, O-levels, homeschooling, AUSMAT, a U.S. high school curriculum, IB or any number of other secondary school curricula offered the world over. If you are planning to enroll in a U.S. university in August 2013, now is the time to start preparing!
It’s helpful to break down the time between now and August 2013 into three six-month chunks of time, and know what you need to be doing during each of those phases.
January to June 2012 (Testing and University Search)
- Register and prepare for the SAT – I suggest doing this in May or June. The next available date is October, which is getting close to many universities’ application deadlines or deadlines for applying for prestigious scholarships.
- Register and prepare for TOEFL or IELTS – Check with the universities you are interested in to see if they require this of students from your country.
- Be fully engaged in the university search process – go to education fares, visit websites, talk with college counselors, meet with your school’s college counselor, seek the advice of admissions consultants.
- Have a goal of having identified 5 to 8 schools to which you would like to apply by May.
- Continue to be involved in extra-curricular activities
- Keep your grades up! GPA and class rank really do matter to U.S. universities.
July to December 2012 (Applications and Further Testing)
- Understand application deadlines as well as application deadlines for prestigious scholarships
- The summer is a good time to work on personal statements or essays you may be required to submit
- Begin to identify teachers and community members who know you well and can write a strong recommendation for you.
- Submit applications – September is the earliest I would recommend submitting applications. Most priority deadlines or prestigious scholarship deadlines will fall somewhere in November or December. Even for schools that don’t have deadlines, some of their merit-based scholarship for which they have limited dollars will have been awarded by January. A good goal is to have your application in no later than December 15.
- If you want to try to improve your SAT score, you will have opportunities to do this in October, November and December. Remember that universities will use your highest SAT score when determining admission and financial aid.
January to August 2013 (Evaluating Offers, University Choice, Preparing to Travel)
- Sometime between January and April, you’ll receive final offers from universities and it will be time to decide
- Once you’ve decided, you’ll need to get your visa
- Forms forms forms! (housing form, health form and finalization forms)
- plane ticket and preparation for travel
Of course, there is a lot more that could be said about each one of these bullet points. The goal of this blog, however, is to raise awareness of the need to start the process early and to provide a point of reference for knowing if your on schedule in the university selection and admissions process.
June 17, 2011
LeTourneau University graduate Matthew Bradley was recently recognized as the 2011 Texas Student Teacher of the Year. This is quite an achievement considering how Texas-based university and alternative teacher certification programs produced 25,004 new teachers in 2010 alone… read more.
Topics: 2011, LeTourneau University, LETU, Matthew Bradley, Student Teacher of the Year
May 19, 2011
On May 14th 2011, current ELI 360 Communication Coordinator, Benjamin Skye, was awarded the Julius Olsen Medal award during the Hardin-Simmons Spring commencement. Graduating in a Bachelor of Arts, double-majoring in Bible and Psychology, Skye was presented with the award by Hardin-Simmons President, Dr. Lanny Hall.
Topics: Academic, Hardin-Simmons University, international students, Julius Olsen Medal, Malaysia, Penang, Private Christian University, Success
November 19, 2010
My recent trip to China was productive, as well as educational. I traveled and worked with Bowen Shen, who does an amazing job of managing the different ELI 360 projects
November 17, 2010
On October 26, 2010, Lipscomb University officially opened its new art and engineering building. The construction of the new James D. Hughes Center cost $4.4million and is the first phase of the new construction expanding the north side of the present campus. Read more…
Topics: Art, Building, Construction, Engineering, Facilities, James D. Hughes Center, lipscomb university, Raymond B. Jones, university
October 13, 2010
On October 29, Lubbock Christian University (LCU) will host the Women in Leadership Conference (WILC). The Conference features presentations from four LCU alumnae who hold positions of leadership in the fields of finance, health care and education. More details are available on the LCU website.
Women in Leadership Conference
October 12, 2010
Spring Arbor University communication professor, Mary Darling and Tony Campolo recently published a book titled, Connecting like Jesus: Practices for healing, teaching and preaching. This is the second book coauthored by this team of writers. Their first collaboration, The God of Intimacy and Action: Reconnecting Ancient Spiritual Practices, Evangelism, and Justice, was published in 2007. Read more about this book and these authors in the news and events section of the Spring Arbor University website.
Topics: communication, justice, spiritual practices, Spring Arbor University
April 12, 2010
Each year, all of our partner universities choose a distinguished alumus or alumna to honor. This year, Dr. Paul Kyo Jhin was the recipient of Lipscomb’s Outstanding Alumni Award. I’ve been following our partner universities’ awards this year, and this one, in particular, caught my attention. I think this is due to the fact that Dr. Jhin has dedicated his life to serving young people both nationally and internationally. This is seen most clearly in his work in organizations such as the Peace Corps, District of Columbia Public School System and the United Nations. Please take time to follow the links below and read both of Lipscomb’s news releases about this inspiring individual.
Dr. Paul Jhin leads United Nations initiative to improve educational opportunities
Jhin named 2010 Alumnus of the Year
Topics: character, distinguished alumni, international service, leadership, lipscomb university, United Nations
February 2, 2010
Union University officially opens the newly completed Bowld Student Commons with a grand opening celebration. Bowld Commons is a 30,000 square foot (2,800 square meter) facility with apartments for two residence directors, a large multi-purpose room, three classrooms, two kitchens, game room, conference rooms, piano room, band practice room, TV rooms and gathering areas, outdoor built-in grills and outdoor patio space on both the first and second floors.
Bowld Student Commons is a great example of the commitment ELI 360 partner universities have made to provide students with modern facilities that enhance learning, as well as the student-life experience.
Topics: modern facilities, student life, Union University, UU
January 25, 2010
Turney Stevens
Turney Stevens, Dean of the College of Business at Lipscomb University was recently named one of 2009’s Most Influential People in Business Ethics by the Ethisphere Institute, a leading international think-tank dedicated to the advancement of best practices in business ethics.
Stevens was recognized along with leaders such as Bill Gates, Wal-Mart CEO Mike Duke and United States President Barak Obama.
Read the full story here.
See the full list of those recognized by the Ethisphere Institute here.
Topics: business, character, ethics, leadership, lipscomb, lipscomb university, private university
