Pathways to the 100% 60% 45% Ivy League of students of transfer offers of students are offered a are from Top 100 receive two or more university place universities transfer offers
Kings Pathways® in the USA
On Campus Plus: KNS PATHWAYS® KINGS – 17 2016 The unique path to the Top 100 US universities PLUS CAMPUS ON
USA Cornell University • Emory University • University of Southern California • University of Michigan — Ann Arbor • Boston College • New York University • University of Rochester • Georgia Institute of Technology • University of California — Santa Barbara • University of California — Irvine • University of California — San Diego • Boston University • University of Illinois — Urbana-Champaign • University of Wisconsin — Madison • Northeastern University • Penn State University — University Park • University of Miami • Ohio State University — Columbus • University of Washington • George Washington University • University of Connecticut • University of Maryland — College Park • Syracuse University • Fordham University • University of Minnesota — Twin Cities • American University and many more… JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF SUCCESS Our students have be accepted for graduation at some of the elite universities in the US — including the world-famous Ivy League and many others in the Top 100. Daria Shiryaeva, now Juncheng Huang Giovanna Zeloni Rinaldo, Yun Young Lee, now at Yu Chin Chiang, studying at Northeastern now studying at now studying at the George Washington studying at Northeastern University (47) Boston University (41) University of Miami (51) University (57) University (47)
Seungmin Jeong, received an offer from Elizaveta Rushinova, Weijun Ying, now Gilho Choi, accepted to Zehua Zhao University of Illinois — transferred to Fordham studying at the University study at the University of transferred to Urbana-Champaign (41) University (66) of Rochester (33) Wisconsin — Madison (41) Boston University (41)
Mengyuan Li, now Ekaterina Prokopeva, Angelina Gorbaseva, studying at Cornell majoring in Computing Ho Man Wong, transferred transferred to the University Xi Zhai, now studying at the University (15) at Boston University (41) to New York University (32) of Southern California (23) University of Rochester (33)
Reyner Yapin Gohan, Liao Ye, accepted Sau Yip Tang, studying at transferred to the University to the University Ci Zhu, transferred to the University of Southern Junwoo Park, transferred of Southern California (23) of Rochester (33) Ohio State University (52) California (23) to Boston University (41)
Eric Shi Shen Cheah, Ganna Vilenska, studying Ju Hyun Lee, now studying Julia Patskan, studying at Yongge Sun, transferred studying at Northeastern at Suffolk University (58, at the University of Suffolk University (58, to the University of University (47) Regional North Ranking) California — Irvine (39) Regional North Ranking) Minnesota (69) ON CAMPUS PLUS FROM KINGS
On Campus Plus is your flexible path to graduation from a Top 100 US university. It combines full immersion at a US university with personal support on campus from Kings experts. This unique partnership between Kings and universities helps international students go on to success at some of the most elite schools in the US. At Kings we believe that to achieve the best possible degree, you need to keep your options open as you develop and improve. That is why flexibility and choice is at the heart of the On Campus Plus approach. The concept is built around two core pillars of flexibility and choice within the American system.
1. A Liberal Arts education to provide broad subject experience and the time and support to decide your major within close-knit college communities that provide the perfect transition to US academic life.
2. The US university transfer system which millions of American students take advantage of each year to progress to their dream school. We have carefully chosen first year university locations which provide the best introduction to American college life for international students. From there, it’s up to you how far you go.
With On Campus Plus, where you start doesn't have to be where you graduate. Aim for the very best and we'll help you get there! Start Your Degree in New York 48
On Campus Plus: IT WORKS HOW How it Works Undergraduate Program at Concordia College 50 Your Pathway to the Best Schools 6 Kings on Campus at Concordia 51 Graduate from a Top 100 University 7 Start Your Degree in New Jersey 52 The On Campus Plus Advantage 8 Undergraduate Program Keep Your Options Open 10 at Rider University 54
A Liberal Arts Education 12 Kings on Campus at Rider 55
The US Transfer System 14 Start Your Degree in New York State 56
Undergraduate Program at Canisius 58 On Campus Plus: Kings on Campus at Canisius 59
The Kings Difference THE KINGS DIFFERENCE
Kings and Your University — Complete Your Degree: Working Together 18 Transfer to the Top 100 Reach Higher with Kings 20 Graduate from an Elite US University 62 The Kings Student Support Team 22 Pre-Medicine and Other Science Majors 64 Maximizing Your Student Profile 24 Business and Marketing Majors 66 Academic Development with Kings 26 Computer Science and Math Majors 68 Personalized University Counseling 28 Economics and Finance Majors 70 Multiple University Offers 30 Psychology and Social Sciences Majors 72 Pre-Degree Programs with Kings 31 Engineering Majors 74
Undergraduate Preparation Program 32 START YOUR DEGREE Art, Design and Media Majors 76 Graduate Preparation Program 33
High School Completion Program 34 Kings Social Responsibility 78 University Abroad Program 35 Practical Information
Pre-arrival Information 80
Start your Degree: Student Insurance 80
Kings Campus Locations Apply for Your Program 80
Five Ideal Start Locations 38 Read More. See More. 81
Start Your Degree in Boston 40 Kings Colleges in the UK 82 Undergraduate Program
at Pine Manor College 42 COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE
Kings on Campus at Pine Manor 43
Start Your Degree in California 44
Undergraduate Program at Marymount California University 46 Read More. See More. Wherever you see these symbols you can go Kings on Campus at Marymount 47 online to access additional information. Dedicated factsheets, videos, 360 photo galleries, blog posts — and much more.
See page 81 for more details or go straight to: kingseducation.com/more
5 YOUR PATHWAY TO THE BEST My Path to the Ivy League SCHOOLS Mengyuan Li (Molly) has been accepted by prestigious Cornell University to major in Food Science. This world- famous Ivy League University is ranked 15th in the USA (U. S. News & World Report, 2016).
The University is ranked 3rd in the US for Agricultural Sciences, which includes Food Science.
US universities are ranked amongst the best in the world. With Kings, you can set your sights higher than you thought possible. At Kings, we don’t just prepare you for entry to Year 1 of your degree. We help you to aim for the best possible university from which to graduate — and then work with you to build a pathway towards achieving your dream. PATHWAY SCHOOLS BEST TO THE WORKS IT HOW
Start Your Graduate from a Top 100 US University
Degree Here After 2 – 4 semesters your options really open up.
Spend the first 2 – 4 With the help of our dedicated university advisors based on campus, we can semesters of your help you use the US transfer system to progress to your dream school. degree at one of our 60% of our recent transfer offers have been from Top 100 US universities — carefully selected out of over 4,000 institutions. university campus locations. Accepted recent Kings students Rankings taken from U.S. News & World Report National University rankings (2016) THE KINGS DIFFERENCE 15 =57 Cornell University University of Connecticut Pine Manor 21 =57 College Emory University University of Maryland — (Kings Boston) College Park 23 University of 61 Southern California Syracuse University Marymount 29 66 University of Michigan — Fordham University California Ann Arbor 69 University University of Minnesota — (Kings Los 30 Boston College Twin Cities Angeles) 32 =72 New York University American University 33 =72 Rutgers, The State University Concordia University of Rochester of New Jersey — New Brunswick College 36 Georgia Institute of Technology =75 START YOUR DEGREE (Kings New Indiana University — 37 York) University of California, Bloomington Santa Barbara =75 Michigan State University =39 Rider University of California, Irvine =75 University of Delaware University =39 University of California, (Kings New =75 San Diego University of Massachusetts — Jersey) =41 Amherst Boston University =82 University of California, =41 University of Illinois — Santa Cruz Canisius Urbana-Champaign =82 (Kings New University of Iowa =41 University of Wisconsin — York State) =89 Madison Stony Brook University — SUNY =47
Northeastern University =89 COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE University of Colorado — =47 Pennsylvania State University — Boulder University Park =89 University of San Diego 51 University of Miami =89 University of Vermont =52 Ohio State University — 96 Columbus University of Alabama =52 =99 University of Washington Drexel University =57 =99 George Washington University University at Buffalo — SUNY
7 THE ON CAMPUS PLUS ADVANTAGE
1. On Campus Plus with Kings 2. No International 3. Study with Americans
On Campus Plus is your pathway to the best Foundation “Year 0”: from the Start possible degree. From the start, Kings is on Save Time and Money Right from day one you’ll be a full member campus to support and develop you. And we If you have the required language level and of your university. Your degree program is can help you transfer to one of the best the academic credentials for your intended taught by university faculty and you’ll take universities in the US. See pages 18 – 35. degree, you can start your degree straight classes alongside American students. away with no need for a pre-sessional “Year 0”.
4. The Ideal Place to 5. Graduate from a 6. Maximizing 7. Expert University Start your Degree Top 100 University Your Potential Transfer Advice
You’ll start your degree at your After 2 – 4 semesters you can We can help transform your GPA. Kings Advisors on campus will choice of five colleges and transfer to a top ranked See pages 20 – 21. help you identify and apply to universities. All are based university to graduate. elite universities for second (or Our mission is to maximize your in the most popular study third) year entry. 60% of recent offers were from potential so you are accepted in locations and all offer • Top 100 universities, including year 2 or 3 by an elite university. Our specialized University international students the perfect the Ivy League. We do this through our unique Application Plan ensures the best introduction to American college Profile Builder program. See possible research, application, life. See pages 38 – 59. 100% of students received a • pages 24 – 27. interview technique and transfer offer from at least one personal statement. See page 29. university. See pages 62 – 77
8. Guaranteed 9. Full Range of 10. Flexible Language Degree Completion Subject Options Preparation and TOEFL Waiver
If you prefer, you can choose to stay on Depending on your university, you’ll have a If you need additional language or study campus and are guaranteed a place to broad choice of degree subjects including skills development before your degree you can complete your degree. You will do this Business, Computer Science, Engineering, join a pre-degree program on campus from in just 4 years. Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Arts and Sciences. Beginner level. This also means TOEFL can be See pages 38 – 39 for more details. waived for your main degree. See pages 32 – 35. “ Our approach involves ADVANTAGE CAMPUS THE ON WORKS IT HOW meeting every student and taking the extra steps to ensure that students feel confident about their educational path. ”
Chris Bock is the Progression Manager at Kings New York. He, and the Progression Advisors at our other campuses, are experts in helping establish the best university and degree program for you. THE KINGS DIFFERENCE START YOUR DEGREE COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE
9 KEEP YOUR OPTIONS OPEN
On Campus Plus has been developed around a crucial fact: the student you are today is not the student you will be in one, two or three years' time. As you develop and grow — academically, linguistically and culturally — it makes sense to keep your options open with so many great university choices available to you. Otherwise the decisions you take today could deny you better opportunities tomorrow. The On Campus Plus Model: KEEP YOUR OPTIONS OPEN OPTIONS YOUR KEEP WORKS IT HOW Flexibility Comes as Standard
On Campus Plus keeps your options open because it is based around the two core pillars of flexibility and choice within the American education system:
1 2 A Liberal Arts Education: The US University Transfer System: Flexibility of Subject Choice Flexibility of University Choice A Liberal Arts education is a respected educational In the USA, it is common for American students to model at hundreds of colleges and universities transfer from one institution to another in order to throughout the USA. It equips you with the broad complete their degree. In fact, over 2.5 million do so range of skills, experience and knowledge which each year. This is because credits gained at one employers demand. And, crucially, it gives you the school are accepted by other universities. So as THE KINGS DIFFERENCE time and support to decide on the best subject students improve academically they can aim for a options for your major and final degree. higher ranked or more specialized university to complete their degree. See pages 12 – 13 for more details. While common, the transfer process requires specialized support from expert counselors.
See how Kings Advisors will work with you on pages 27 and 29.
Maximum Major Options START YOUR DEGREE LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION
US TRANSFER SYSTEM Maximum University Options
Flexible Progression Options
As a result, you also have flexibility about COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 when you choose to transfer to a new school, or stay on campus to complete your Stay on campus Transfer to complete degree. Depending on your progress and for 2 semesters your degree your target school, you can transfer after two, three or four semesters — or can Stay on campus Transfer to complete choose to stay on campus for all four years for 3 – 4 semesters your degree to complete you degree.
It’s your choice — and you are always in Stay on campus control of your path to success. for entire degree
11 A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION
The Liberal Arts system in the USA is based on an educational approach originally pioneered by the Ancient Greeks. They regarded a general Liberal Arts education as the ultimate mark of an educated person. Today, a Liberal Arts degree program in the USA is broad in scope, covering a range of interdisciplinary subjects across the humanities, social, natural and formal sciences. Close-knit Academic Developing the Broad Highly Ranked Colleges EDUCATION ARTS LIBERAL WORKS IT HOW
Communities Skills and Experience The most highly regarded Liberal Arts Sought by Employers Colleges in the US include: There are hundreds of dedicated Liberal Arts colleges in the USA, with Today’s global employers are not • Williams College many among the most respected looking for candidates with very • Amherst College schools in the country. Liberal Arts narrow expertise or interests. Instead, • Swarthmore College colleges are generally much smaller they want people who can see the • Bowdoin College and more personal than large state bigger picture and can understand how • Middlebury College or research universities. They their own area of expertise fits into a • Pomona College emphasize student participation and wider context. • Wellesley College encourage a high level of student / Carleton College Liberal Arts teaches you to think more • teacher interaction, mentorship and Claremont McKenna College broadly and to make these connections. • collaboration. Davidson College As a result, it teaches you to become a •
With a low student to faculty ratio and more rounded, more employable THE KINGS DIFFERENCE a focus on full-time teaching and individual with transferable skills. mentoring, Liberal Arts colleges are the Typical Majors perfect institutions for international An Excellent Foundation Towards the end of Year 2 you will students to become accustomed to life specialize by declaring your major and and learning at a US university. for Graduate-level Study minor in a specific area. There is a huge A Liberal Arts degree also provides an range of options available to you. Regular Access excellent foundation for graduate study The great benefit of the Liberal Arts system in Healthcare, Law, Business, or other to Professors is that no matter where you choose to start fields. Students with a Liberal Arts your degree you always have a similar At Liberal Arts colleges the main background are sought after by range of major options available to you. undergraduate teaching is typically graduate schools because they are Typical subject categories available for conducted by professors with able to demonstrate an ability to think your major include: long-standing subject expertise. independently and to learn across a
With more discussion based learning, diverse field of studies. With closer • Architecture START YOUR DEGREE professors will guide students to contact with professors it is usually • Business and Management understand course content by helping much easier for students to acquire • Computer Science them make meaningful connections the vital personal letters of • Communications across subjects. recommendation they need for • Digital Media acceptance to graduate school. Economics and Finance This contrasts with main research • Engineering / Pre-Engineering universities where general • Fine Arts undergraduate teaching is usually Liberal Arts Degrees • Health Sciences and Nursing done by graduate assistants or • A Liberal Arts degree is usually earned Humanities teaching assistants. • over four years of full-time study. • Law / Pre-Law Students earn either a B.A. or a B.S. • Mathematics Providing Time to Make Diploma and can then progress to • Music / Performing Arts the Right Subject Choices either a graduate school or a • Natural Sciences professional school. Political Science
• COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE The system is designed to introduce Pre-Medicine The first year or two are devoted to • you to a broad range of subjects — some Psychology general educational requirements. • of which you may not have studied Social Sciences This involves the mandatory study of a • before. So, even if you have a clear broad range of subjects which can be picture about what you want to study For details about the main majors tailored within distinct pathways. now, you have the time to either available at each of the Kings campus confirm that decision, or to investigate locations see pages 39 – 59. alternatives.
13 THE US TRANSFER SYSTEM
Right now, you probably don’t know which university, which degree, and which major is right for you. With Kings, you don’t need to make decisions today which will affect your future forever. That's because, with Kings carefully guiding you throughout the US transfer process, you always have choice when it comes to your dream school. Your progression is guaranteed. Your options remain open. It is common for American students to transfer between schools during a
four-year degree. The credit system allows academic credits gained in one SYSTEM TRANSFER US WORKS IT HOW year to be transferred to the following year at another university.
Key Facts
Your final degree award does not 2.5 million 15% – 30% define you as a transfer student. US students transfer each year of students at each school Your graduation Diploma will only be (from the National Center of Education Statistics) are transfer students from the university you transferred to, not the one at which you started. THE KINGS DIFFERENCE
The Benefits of Transferring after Year 1
• Less competitive year 2 entry: Universities receive a much • Maximize your profile and GPA: Waiting until year 2 or 3 higher number of applications for freshman entry than they before applying for entry to your dream graduation school do for sophomore or junior entry. can give you the time to develop your academic and extra- curricular strengths, giving you a better chance of acceptance. • Smaller classes in Year 1: Highly-ranked universities often have very large classes with over 100 students. Our carefully • Dedicated support in the USA: Kings Progression Advisors selected campuses for Year 1 provide a smaller, more personal are on campus to help you maximize your options, help you environment in which to become familiar with the US choose the best university, develop your personal statement, education system. and devise a successful application strategy. • TOEFL or SAT can be waived: Some transfer options may • A second chance: If you don’t meet entry criteria as a START YOUR DEGREE not need TOEFL or SAT. freshman, you can have a second chance to improve and enter a top school.
Notable Transfer Students
Many famous and successful people have used the transfer system to progress to a better school than the one they started at. These include: Barack Obama Lucy Liu President of the USA: Actor:
Started his degree at Occidental College, CA. Transferred from New York University to COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE Transferred and graduated from Columbia the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. University.
John F Kennedy Tom Hanks Former President of the USA: Actor:
Enrolled at Princeton University, First attended Chabot College graduated from Harvard University. before transferring to California State University.
15 “ What Kings provided me… was very helpful for me as a person, and as a student, to grow. ”
Ho Man Wong from Hong Kong. Now majoring in Economics and East Asian Studies at New York University (ranked 32). HOW IT WORKS HOW THE KINGS DIFFERENCE START YOUR DEGREE COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE
17 KINGS AND YOUR UNIVERSITY — WORKING TOGETHER
THE KINGS CENTER ON CAMPUS
Support when you need it. For as long as you need it.
1. Study specialized English language and preparation programs if required before your main degree program ( see pages 31 – 35)
2. Receive personal support and carefully managed cultural adjustment
3. Develop your student profile and extracurricular experience
4. Benefit from personalized university counseling from expert Progression Your Advisors on campus experience
THE HOST UNIVERSITY
1. Study your main degree program taught by university professors With Kings you’ll have the best of both worlds. 2. Earn the academic credits needed The excitement of being a new student on a to progress new campus. And the support of a friendly 3. Enjoy full access to all campus facilities Kings team who are here to make you feel alongside American students secure, confident and happy. 4. Live in campus dorms alongside American students There is a Kings Center based right on campus at every university location for year 1 of your degree. This dedicated facility provides specialized support for you as an international student in addition to the resources available at the main university campus. HOW IT WORKS HOW KINGS AND YOUR UNIVERSITY THE KINGS DIFFERENCE START YOUR DEGREE COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE
19 REACH HIGHER WITH KINGS
Entry scores Exit scores
GPA GPA Transferred to the University of Weijun Ying 2.63 3.93 Rochester (33) to major in Statistics from China TOEFL TOEFL and Mathematics 79 waived
Through our unique On Campus Plus program, we’ll help you reach higher than you thought possible. We do this by taking the time to understand what you are capable of, and then working closely with you to help you maximize your full potential. Like many students before you, you’ll be amazed at where this can take you. Maximizing Your Potential
Our unique approach develops each student to the maximum of their IT WORKS HOW academic and linguistic potential, even from average beginnings. The result is that Kings Pathways students achieve the level required by the most elite of US universities.
Student name Entry scores Exit scores Progression
Scores at point Scores at point Universities which have accepted of entering the of transfering the student and their rankings Pathway from Kings REACH HIGHER WITH KINGS WITH HIGHER REACH THE KINGS DIFFERENCE Accepted by: University of Miami (51), GPA GPA Ithaca College (9*), 2.10 4.00 Chapman University (7‡) University of La Verne (160) Giovanna Zeloni Rinaldo from Brazil
Accepted by: GPA GPA University of California, Santa Barbara (37) 2.01 3.59 University of California, Irvine (39) University of California, Santa Cruz (82) Ju Hyun Lee START YOUR DEGREE from South Korea
GPA GPA Transferred to: 3.21 3.70 University of Minnesota —Twin Cities (69)
Yongge Sun from China
GPA GPA Accepted by: COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE 3.82 University of Southern California (23) 2.69 University of California, San Diego (39)
Reyner Gapin Yohan from Indonesia
Rankings taken from U.S. News & World Report 2016 * Ranking from U.S. News & World Report Regional Universities (North) region ‡ Ranking from U.S. News & World Report Regional Universities (West) region
21 THE KINGS STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM
The Kings Center on campus is where you can get all the help and advice you need. Our rigorous support program is designed to ensure you quickly settle in to American college life. We will also help you maximize your potential in everything from English language, study skills and extracurricular experience. So by Year 2, you will be just as strong a candidate for transfer options as any American student. Your On-Campus Support Team HOW IT WORKS HOW Center Director Academic Affairs Housing Manager The Center Director oversees Manager The Housing Manager ensures all aspects of Kings on campus. that all students are picked The Academic Affairs Manager Their primary goal is to ensure up from the airport and safely leads the academic team for the that each student is happy and arrive in their housing, and they programs preparing students to successful in their studies. remain happy within their enter university. Duties include accommodation throughout ensuring that students gain the their time on campus. skills and knowledge needed to succeed in college, and promoting the professional growth of excellent educators.
Erin Thompson is Center Director at Kings New Jersey STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM THE KINGS DIFFERENCE Michele Webster is Housing Manager at Kings Boston Campus Support
Coordinator Brian Pfeifer is Academic Progression Manager Affairs Manager at Kings Boston The Progression Manager works The Campus Support Coordinator with students who are in their works with students throughout Undergraduate freshman or sophomore year, their learning experience. They assisting with their progression to give new student orientation, and Preparation Program their dream school and program. conduct programs and events both Teacher They help students unlock all on and off campus. Instructors on the Undergraduate aspects of the college transfer Preparation Program are application process, including responsible for ensuring students finding the perfect college fit, are fully prepared linguistically understanding all admissions
and intellectually for the demands START YOUR DEGREE requirements, and coaching them of university-level study in the through the process of writing the Chelsea Church is Campus USA before they start their perfect transfer essay. Support Coordinator at freshman year. Kings New York State
Olivia Thompson is a teacher at Kings New York Martha Turner is Progression Manager at Kings Los Angeles Typical Support Timeline
With Kings you have support — both before your degree program and during your freshman year. COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE DEGREE YEAR 1
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
PRE-DEGREE PROGRAMS: ORIENTATION UNDERGRADUATE PREPARATION PROGRAM / HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION PROGRAM ON-GOING ACADEMIC SUPPORT / LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
PROFILE BUILDER KINGS SUPPORT KINGS
UNIVERSITY ADVISING
23 MAXIMIZING YOUR STUDENT PROFILE
Our educational philosophy stems from a crucial fact: in today’s ultra competitive world, academic ability on its own is no longer sufficient for acceptance to the best US universities. Kings students are accepted by some of the best US universities each year because we help them develop their full potential — inside and outside of the classroom. Turning You into an Elite Student IT WORKS HOW
When you apply to transfer to an elite university in the US you will be competing against excellent candidates — both from the US and internationally. To help you stand out our Profile Builder program will help you develop extracurricular experience, outside interests, and a broader social awareness in addition to your academic ability.
1. Academic credentials In addition to your degree classes taught by university professors, we will provide you with whatever on-going academic support you might need to ensure you can compete equally with American students. .
We can also give you advice on writing a great Personal MAXIMIZING YOUR PROFILE THE KINGS DIFFERENCE Statement; can help with interview skills and techniques; and can develop your personal and communication skills.
2. Extracurricular learning At Kings, learning outside the classroom is just as important as learning inside. Our extracurricular program makes learning come alive by giving you the opportunity to see how what you study in the classroom has practical implications in the real world. We can give you advice with community and volunteering activities; we can also help you maximize any available opportunities for scholarships for sports or the arts.
3. Social and cultural awareness The best universities are looking for well-rounded, socially
aware young adults who will play an active role in university START YOUR DEGREE life and can demonstrate leadership credentials. That’s why it is important for you to become an active member of the community at your chosen university, whether through the various clubs and societies on offer, through sports or fundraising for charity.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE
SOCIAL AND EXTRACURRICULAR CULTURAL AWARENESS LEARNING
25 ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT WITH KINGS
With Kings you are at the center of a total approach to your development as a student — inside and outside the classroom. Our rigorous student support program is designed to ensure you quickly settle in to American college life. It will also maximize your potential in everything from English, study skills and extracurricular experience. So by Year 2, you will be just as strong a candidate for transfer options as any American student.
Your on-campus support team: making you a stand- out student. First we find out all about your strengths and ambitions Case Study
1. Profile Analyzer Junwoo Park from South Korea IT WORKS HOW
We will Now studying Biology/Pre-med at Boston • Find out your academic strengths University (ranked 41) Discuss your intended major or final degree with you • Work out how much language development you need for your transfer school • Establish whether you have any special talents in sports or the arts • Discuss whether you are aiming for a public or private university • Talk to you about where in the USA you want to transfer •
Then we help you maximize your student profile “ I chose Kings’ course because it fits best 2. Profile Builder to my situation. I am planning to become a neuroscientist and after I graduate college, We will I want to continue my study at graduate Work with you to help you write a great Personal Statement • school. Kings staff hold workshops ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT THE KINGS DIFFERENCE Improve your interview skills and techniques • monthly and give students personal Develop your leadership profile and skills • counseling if they want, which helps Suggest community and volunteering activities in which you can participate • students to achieve their goals. At Kings, Help you maximize any available scholarship opportunities for sports or the arts • you also meet lots of foreign friends and Work with you to develop your personal and communication skills • interact with lots of different cultures, which helps you prepare for university life. We’ll ensure you are always on-track academically… ” 3. Academic Guidance
We will • Create weekly lesson plans, regular quizzes, seminars and writing assignments • Incorporate technology into your study plan to make your learning come alive • Provide you with regular guidance on subject and major choices • Give you techniques and skills to improve note-taking, listening and speaking • Ensure you benefit from up to 10 hours per week of guided private study START YOUR DEGREE • Provide regular seminars and workshops aimed at developing your student profile “ I helped with advising Junwoo in his last • Guide you on writing skills, editing and proofreading documents term at Pine Manor College. He was able to improve his situation at Pine Manor …assessing and measuring your progress throughout because he could take advantage of the 4. Regular Personal Assessment Learning Resources Center and develop close relationships with Faculty. He got We will involved on campus, including portraying • Provide you with regular tests and assessments the lead role of Atticus Finch in To Kill a • Offer opportunities for one-to-one counseling Mockingbird for the theater group and • Make sure you have detailed feedback from your teachers became a Resident Assistant for the dorms • Schedule regular meetings with Kings advising staff at Pine Manor. Give you written assignments which count towards your final grade • In the mean time, we helped him to select Provide regular examination practice • target programs; look at cost versus return Issue you with a formal report which you can discuss with Kings academic staff
• on investment; researched programs and COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE worked on the applications together. I went And we’re here to ensure your experience is enjoyable and happy through at least four drafts of his essays 5. Personal Care and Support and supplements with him and finally he was offered places at UMASS Amherst and We will Boston University, where he chose to Ensure you always have access to specialized care from our Advising Center • enroll. ” • Support you with any housing issues you might have Help you adapt to the US higher education system and culture • Chris Bock Help you develop strong links with University departments and faculty • Kings Progression Manager Utilize technology to ensure timely and effective communication with you •
27 PERSONALIZED UNIVERSITY COUNSELING
The Kings University Application Plan (UAP) runs throughout the year, in parallel with your main academic course. It is a carefully designed program in which your personal Progression Advisor will work with you to create a path towards your dream school. They will match your profile to the perfect school for you and help you reach higher. TRANSFER TO NEW The Kings University UNIVERSITY Application Plan (UAP): IT WORKS HOW Transfer Timeline
SEPTEMBER APRIL / MAY • F ocus on maintaining your grades. • Your extracurricular activities are equally important. • Final decisions are made by universities. Join clubs, take up sports, get involved in volunteering • Respond to offers quickly. — this is how your application will stand out when the time comes to submit it. TYPICAL UAP ACTIVITIES
Prepare final documents and deposit to secure your place. TYPICAL UAP ACTIVITIES • • Go celebrate! W orkshop: Introduction to US higher education.
• UNIVERSITY COUNSELING THE KINGS DIFFERENCE • O ne-to-One: Meet your Progression Advisor to discuss extracurricular plans.
FEBRUARY / MARCH • Complete your applications. Obtain your transcripts. OCTOBER / NOVEMBER • • Following up/further research. • What kind of university? Small or large; public or private; • Begin researching scholarship opportunities. city or rural? • What do you want to study? Don’t worry if you don’t yet TYPICAL UAP ACTIVITIES know. We can help you narrow down your choices. One-to-One 1: Meet your Progression Advisor to Where do you want to study? Build a list of 3 ‘dream’ • • review applications. schools and 2 ‘safety’ schools.
Research: Investigating scholarship opportunities. START YOUR DEGREE What is your timeline? You can transfer after two, three or • • Homework 1: Follow up on applications. four semesters. You might decide to wait longer in order to • Homework 2: Review your Pathway report to establish be best prepared for a top school. • your target school entry requirements. Which tests do you need? As a second year transfer • One-to-One 2: Discuss your Report with your Advisor student you might not need to take standardized tests • and agree next steps. or TOEFL.
TYPICAL UAP ACTIVITIES
• Workshop 1: How to choose a university. • One-to-One: Meet your Progression Advisor to discuss interests, plans and options. DECEMBER / JANUARY E xcursions: Organized visits to progression • Prepare your applications. campuses begin. • • Ask for letters of recommendation. • Workshop 2: How to manage deadlines and Prepare your supplemental questions, COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE keep organized. • essays and personal statements.
TYPICAL UAP ACTIVITIES
• Workshop 1: How to write the perfect college essay. • H omework 1: Write your personal statement. Decide where to seek letters of recommendation. • One-to-One: Review and edit your documents with your Progression Advisor. • Workshop 2: Introduction to Common Application.
29 MULTIPLE UNIVERSITY OFFERS
The On Campus Plus program ensures students have the largest possible choice. Kings students regularly receive transfer offers not just from one Seungmin Jeong, from South Korea, who received offers from four top university, but from two, three, four or more. top-ranked universities
45% of recent students have received transfer offers from two or more universities.
The table below shows recent sample student offers. See pages 62 – 77 for more examples of our latest transfer success.
Student name University offers Rank Student name University offers Rank Min Young Kim Emory University 21 Ju Hyun Lee University of California — Santa Barbara 37 from South from South University of Southern California 23 University of California — Irvine 39 Korea Korea University of Rochester 33 University of California — Santa Cruz 82 Pennsylvania State University 47 Jue Zhang University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign 41 from China Indiana University Bloomington 75 University of Minnesota 69 Reyner Yapin University of Southern California 23 Rutgers — New Brunswick 72 Gohan University of California, San Diego (UCSD) 39 Seungmin University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign 41 from Indonesia Jeong Ohio State University 52 Angelina University of Southern California 23 from South Gorbaseva Korea Rutgers — New Brunswick 72 Chapman University 7† from Russia CUNY — Baruch College 32* Jeong Seok Cho University of Michigan – Ann Arbor 29 Giovanna University of Miami 51 from South Zeloni Rinaldo Ohio State University 52 University of La Verne 160 Korea from Brazil George Washington University 57 Chapman University 7† Rutgers — New Brunswick 72 Ithaca College 9* Ho Man Wong New York University 32 Ci Zhu Ohio State University 52 from Hong Kong from China Boston University 41 Indiana University Bloomington 75 Weijun Ying University of Rochester 33 University of Iowa 82 from China University of Connecticut 57 Stony Brook University 89 Drexel University 99 CUNY — Baruch College 32* CUNY — Baruch College 32* Wanqi Geng Rutgers — New Brunswick 72 from China Gilho Choi University of Rochester 33 Indiana University Bloomington 75 from South University of Wisconsin — Madison 41 Korea Drexel University 99 CUNY — Baruch College 32* University of Arizona 121 Arizona State University 129 Rankings taken from U.S. News & World Report National University Rankings 2016 * Ranking from U.S. News & World Report Regional Universities (North) region † Ranking from U.S. News & World Report Regional Universities (West) region HOW IT WORKS HOW PRE-DEGREE PROGRAMS FROM KINGS
It’s no problem if you need to develop your English or study skills before your degree program. The Kings Center on campus delivers an Undergraduate Preparation Program, plus other PRE-DEGREE PROGRAMS / OFFERS MULTIPLE UNIVERSITY THE KINGS DIFFERENCE specialized courses, which are specifically tailored to your degree. The amount of preparation you need will depend on both your current level and the language level you need for your target university. We will create a personalized study plan aimed at ensuring you achieve the exact level you need for entry to your dream school. We'll give you the language skills for university. Personalized to your needs. START YOUR DEGREE
Coursefinder Location
Program Class size
Pine Manor College Boston) (Kings Marymount University California Angeles) Los (Kings College Concordia (Kings New York) University Rider (Kings New Jersey) Canisius (Kings New State) York length Program starts range English level
Undergraduate 1 – 5 terms January, March, June, September Max 15 Beginner
Preparation Program COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE
High School 1 term January, March, June, September Max 20 TOEFL iBT 61 Completion Program / IELTS 6.0
University Abroad Program 1 – 2 semesters August, January Varies Varies (from TOEFL iBT 69 / IELTS 6.0) Graduate Preparation 1 – 6 terms Weekly (see page 33) Max 15 Beginner Program
On Campus Plus 1 – 4 years August, January Varies Varies (from Degree Program* TOEFL iBT 61 / IELTS 6.0)
* Taught by university faculty 31 Undergraduate Preparation Program
The Undergraduate Preparation Program is a specialized course of study delivered at the Kings Center on campus. It is designed to equip you with the language skills needed for degree-level study in English. Depending on your language level and intended degree path, you can attend the program for as many terms as you need prior to your degree course classes.
Key Facts Structure Describe the main argument in a text or The program can be studied for a minimum of • Locations: Pine Manor College (Kings Boston); presentation 1 term, and for as long as you need depending on Marymount California University (Kings Los Express ideas and opinions logically and your language level when you start and your rate • Angeles); Concordia College (Kings New York); confidently using appropriate language of progress. Rider University (Kings New Jersey) • Participate in a classroom discussion, to It is designed to be highly intensive, and includes: explore ideas and exchange ideas Level: Minimum Beginner • Individual attention in small groups • Write college-level essays and research papers Minimum age: 16 Regular tutorials so that tutors and the • 2. Study, Organizational and Practical Skills Program Manager can provide individual Start dates: 4 January; 28 March (30 March Set goals to manage time and deadlines guidance • MCU); 20 June; 19 September 2016 established by professors Frequent progress tests • Take clear, concise notes and summarize them Length: 1 – 5 terms Regular reports • • • Identify main ideas and supporting details in Lessons: 25+ hours per week (plus 12 – 15 hours academic texts of private study) Outcomes • Use grammar and writing conventions English language proficiency level appropriate required for undergraduate-level papers Learning outcomes: • for entry into a US college or university Work in groups effectively Raise English to level required for • • Time management, organizational and coping Navigate the US undergraduate school undergraduate study • • skills for a full-time undergraduate course load application process, including writing a Gain the study skills required for an • Ability to recall and organize information from personal statement or letter of intent undergraduate degree • academic lectures and articles Waive TOEFL requirement for On Campus 3. Undergraduate Seminars • Experience writing clear, well-supported Plus degree entry • Sample topics include: essays of a variety of lengths Research using academic databases Readings strategies and note-taking skills for • • Perfecting MLA citations identifying main ideas and supporting details • Explore with cultural field trips Progression Broadened knowledge of Liberal Arts • • Using the library On average, students progress by approximately education subjects and major field of interest • Time management 10 – 15 points on the TOEFL iBT range each term. Interpersonal skills necessary to build • • Volunteerism and Social Responsibility Fast learners may progress at a quicker rate. relationships with student peers • Managing your online presence If you proceed slower than the average rate, you Balance course load and extracurricular • • Leadership can easily follow an additional term until you activities such as sports, clubs and • Plagiarism achieve the required level. volunteering • • Professional email and letter writing • Spelling rules and phonetic awareness Program Content • Organization skills 1. English for Academic Study • Avoiding procrastination Use language and vocabulary appropriate • 4. TOEFL Test Preparation for undergraduate-level coursework Minimum level required for test preparation: Develop techniques and strategies for • Kings Level 5 academic reading and listening tasks Introduction to the structure of the test Increase vocabulary, especially words found • • Listening, speaking, reading, writing frequently in academic texts • Read More. See More. Development of test-taking strategies Summarize facts and information from a wide • • Full-length and mini practice tests range of texts • Full information about this program is Organize factual information clearly and Please note, extra tutoring and test preparation available on a dedicated factsheet: • coherently, orally and in writing are available at additional cost. kingseducation.com/more HOW IT WORKS HOW Graduate
Level Level Level Level Entry to Pine Manor Preparation 0 1 2 3
Entry to Marymount, Program Level Level Level Level Level Concordia, Rider 0 1 2 3 4 and Canisius If you have an undergraduate degree and want to prepare for a US graduate degree this program is ideal. one term of Undergraduate Preparation, = prior to your first year of degree study. Key Facts Level 4 Entry from: TOEFL 65 / IELTS 6.0 Locations: Concordia College (Kings New York); Level 3 Entry from: TOEFL 50 / IELTS 5.5 PROGRAM PREP GRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE PREP PROGRAM/ THE KINGS DIFFERENCE Rider University (Kings New Jersey); Marymount Level 2 Entry from: TOEFL 35 / IELTS 4.5 California University (Kings Los Angeles) Level 1 Entry from: TOEFL 20 / IELTS 3.5 Level 0 Entry from: Beginner Level: Minimum Beginner
Minimum age: 21
Start dates: Weekly (subject to availability and dependent on language level and placement goals)
Length: 1 – 6 terms
Lessons: 25+ hours per week (plus 12 – 15 hours of private study)
Learning outcomes: • Raise English to level required for a graduate study • Gain study skills required for a graduate degree START YOUR DEGREE
Course Content 1. Academic Preparation 2. GRE, GMAT preparation (integrated online modules) 3. Academic Study Skills 4. “Profile Builder” 5. Personal University Counseling
Program Structure Overview Term 1: Structured tasks to develop communication of complex ideas; supporting opinions with evidence. Term 2: Developing critical thinking. Training in autonomous research and data handling.
“ Kings provided good language courses COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE Term 3: Writing and presentation of 3,000 field-specific for me, and if you come to the US to study academic paper, with teacher support. language, this program can help you understand the US culture more — it is a good environment. I was able to prepare well to attend a US university. ”
Donglai Liu from China. Now studying at Bentley University (ranked 3rd Regional Universities (North)), having completed one term of UPP and one year of the On Campus Plus degree Program Read More. See More. at Pine Manor College. Full information about this program is available on a dedicated factsheet: kingseducation.com/more 33 High School Completion Program
The High School Completion Program gives students aged 16+ a head start in their path to a US degree. The Program consists of a class-based Undergraduate Preparation Program plus academic subject modules delivered online.
Key Facts Core Courses Orientation Human Relations Locations: Pine Manor College (Kings Boston); • • Reading Skills Basic English Marymount California University (Kings Los • • General Math American History Angeles); Concordia College (Kings New York) • • • Practical English • Consumer Math Level: Minimum TOEFL iBT 61 / IELTS 6.0. • Earth Science • Civics (If you are below this level, you can take • Biology • General Math II additional terms of Undergraduate Preparation • World History • Physical Science before the course). Students should have one • Literature year of high school remaining in their country • Fitness and Nutrition Written Communication Minimum age: 16 •
Start dates: 4 January; 28 March (30 March MCU); 20 June; 19 September 2016 Electives Music Psychology Length: 1 term • • • Art • Economics Lessons: Average 25 hours per week • Computing • Chemistry (plus 12 – 15 hours of private study) • Spanish American Literature Learning outcomes: • Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry • Complete high school education with • recognized qualification for undergraduate study at one of our host schools Penn Foster High School Raise English to level required for • The syllabus is delivered in an exclusive undergraduate study association with Penn Foster High School (PFHS) Gain study skills required for an • — the largest accredited online High School in undergraduate programme the world.
“ The Kings High School Completion Program has helped me graduate from school earlier. My teacher always helps me think critically, and my course load at Kings has helped me understand a strict schedule. I know in college we need to Read More. See More. manage our time more and it is nice that I know how to do it better now. ”
Full information about this program is Chieh-Hsi (Jessie) Chen, studied the High School Completion available in a dedicated factsheet: Program with Kings at Marymount California University kingseducation.com/more HOW IT WORKS HOW University Abroad Program
The University Abroad Program provides the perfect experience of American campus living and learning over one or two semesters. You will be fully immersed in university life at your choice of three great campus locations.
Key Facts Key Benefits Play a full role in all aspects of US Locations: Marymount California University • campus life (Kings Los Angeles); Concordia College (Kings
Study alongside American students ABROAD PROGRAMS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION / THE KINGS DIFFERENCE New York); Rider University (Kings New Jersey) • • Take classes delivered by university professors Level: Completed senior high school with • Benefit from the support of the Kings Center minimum GPA: 2.5 on campus
Language level: Marymount: TOEFL iBT 69 (no section below 15) / Academic Program IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0); The academic program varies according to your Concordia: TOEFL iBT 74 (no section below 16) / chosen university. IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 6.0 on Listening/Reading, At all locations you can choose a minimum of 12 – 15 5.5 on Writing/Speaking) credits (3 to 5 subjects) each semester from the Rider: TOEFL iBT 79 (no section below 15) / available range of undergraduate programs. IELTS 6.0 (no and below 5.5)
Minimum age: 17
Typical Subject Areas START YOUR DEGREE Start dates: August and January by Location Length: 1 or 2 semesters Marymount California University Business Lessons: Taught by university faculty. Varies • Media Studies according to subject choice. • • Psychology Learning outcomes: • Liberal Arts Studies Full experience of American campus life and the • Concordia College US education system Liberal Arts Studies Gain valuable academic credits which could be • • Business useful for your curriculum or future study • Social Sciences You can use these credits to transfer to another • • Digital Media university in the USA • • Science
Rider University COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE • Music and Performing Arts • Business Administration • Education • Pre-Engineering
Read More. See More.
Full information about this program is available in a dedicated brochure: kingseducation.com/more 35 “ I didn’t know what major to choose, so last year I went to Kings and they helped me a lot. Moreover they helped me to choose the university, and they helped me to believe in myself and choose what I want to do in my life. ”
Daria Shiryaeva from Ukraine. Now majoring in International Affairs at Northeastern University (ranked 47). Concordia College (Kings New York) HOW IT WORKS HOW
Rider University
(Kings New Jersey) THE KINGS DIFFERENCE
Marymount California University START YOUR DEGREE (Kings Los Angeles)
Pine Manor College Canisius COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE (Kings Boston) (Kings New York State)
37 FIVE IDEAL START LOCATIONS
Los Angeles
Pine Manor College (Kings Boston)
Canisius (Kings New York State)
Concordia College (Kings New York) Buffalo, New York State
Rider University (Kings New Jersey)
Marymount California University (Kings Los Angeles)
Boston
New York City
Start your degree at one of our university campus locations. After 2 – 4 semesters your options really open up. We can help you transfer to your dream school. New Jersey You can start the On Campus Plus program at a choice of five colleges and universities throughout the US. All of our host universities have been carefully selected by Kings to ensure that they offer the optimum IT WORKS HOW environment for international students who are new to university study in the US.
1. Study with 4. Small Classes and American Students Friendly Campuses
You’ll take degree classes alongside American Every campus location provides a close-knit students from Day 1, so you’ll be a full member community where you are never lost in the crowd. of the university. Faculty will know you by name and you’ll benefit from small classes and personalized attention from professors. 2. Earn Academic THE KINGS DIFFERENCE Credits 5. A Liberal Arts You will gain sufficient academic credits to complete Curriculum your degree — either on campus at your host university, or by transferring to a new school. You’ll benefit from a broad Liberal Arts education to complete your general requirement courses. This will give you essential time to decide your 3. The Most Popular major and final degree. US Locations
All of our host universities are situated in the most 6. Kings On Campus popular destinations for international study in the US. Whether you choose to start on the east or west coast, you’ll feel right at home in a safe campus Kings is right here with you. The Kings Center on within an affluent neighborhood. campus provides all the support you need (see FIVE IDEAL LOCATIONS DEGREE START YOUR pages 18 – 35). We're available to you whenever you need us — and for as long as you need us.
The table below shows the broad range of majors which can be typically followed from the pathways available at each location. Pine Manor Manor Pine College Marymount California University Concordia College Rider University Canisius Manor Pine College Marymount California University Concordia College Rider University Canisius à Architecture / à Health Sciences Pre-Architecture 1 and Nursing COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE à Business and à Humanities Management à Law / Pre-Law à Communications à Mathematics 2 à Computer Science à Music / à Digital Media Performing Arts à Economics and à Natural Sciences Finance à Political Science à Engineering / à Pre-Medicine Pre-Engineering à Psychology à Fine Arts à Social Sciences
1. For programs that do not require portfolio 2. Introduction to Computer Science, Calculus I and II 39 PINE MANOR THE COLLEGE DEGREE KINGS ON KINGS BOSTON COURSE CAMPUS
Start your degree in Boston
HOW IT WORKS HOW
Pine Manor College is a small, private,
Boston Liberal Arts college known for its diversity, supportive community, excellent internship programs and extensive facilities for learning, sport and recreation. Located in Chestnut Hill, one of Boston’s most affluent and exclusive suburbs, it is recognized as having one most attractive university campuses in the Boston is the leading academic center in the USA, whole of New England. if not the world. There are more colleges and Outcomes-based learning, interactive universities here than any other city on earth, teaching, mentoring and academic which means that your local progression options support provide individual attention THE KINGS DIFFERENCE alone are huge. and opportunities for independent growth This wonderfully vibrant and energetic city is also and leadership at Pine Manor College. a thriving center for business, technology and culture. There is history, a great sporting scene, Typical Major Pathways and a truly international atmosphere with • B usiness and Management students from all over the world making Boston their home. • Communications • Computer Science • Economics and Finance • Fine Arts Start your degree Health Sciences and Nursing Universities in the Boston area include • Humanities
• COLLEGE MANOR PINE DEGREE START YOUR in Boston • Law / Pre-Law Harvard University (ranked 2) • Mathematics One of the most prestigious and Music / Performing Arts famous universities in the world, • Harvard is renowned for the • Natural Sciences © Joseph Williams caliber of its teaching and alumni. • Political Science • Psychology • Social Sciences MIT (ranked 7) Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research
university that is a world-leader COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE © Mad Cover Boy in science and technology.
Boston College (ranked 30) This prestigious college dates back to 1893 and is located in Read More. See More. Chestnut Hill, close to Pine For location factsheets, photo galleries, © John Phelan Manor College. blogs, videos and much more, visit: kingseducation.com/more
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Undergraduate Program at Pine Manor College
The Undergraduate Program is taught by Pine Manor College faculty. After two to four semesters, you will gain sufficient academic credits in order to progress to complete your degree at Pine Manor, or transfer to a new school to study your major and graduate.
Key Facts Academic Modules across 4 Pathways 1. Business and Economics 3. Humanities and Social Sciences Start Dates: August, January 2. Science and Mathematics 4. Arts and Communication August: Semester 1: August – December; Semester 2: January – May Semester 1 (Fall) Semester 2 (Spring) Subject Streams: Subject Streams: January: Semester 1: January – May; Semester 2: August – December 1. Business and Economics 1. Business and Economics Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics Course Length: 2 semesters (per year) • • • Understanding Business in a Changing World • Persuasive Speaking Average Class Size: 20 • International Business • Understanding Business in a Changing World Management Principles Entry Requirements: English Language: 2. Science and Mathematics • Organizational Change TOEFL iBT 61* / IELTS 6.0 (TOEFL waived • Principles of Biology (lab) • on completion of UPP program at Level 3. • Principles of Chemistry I (lab) 2. Science and Mathematics See page 32) • Foundations of Mathematics • Principles of Biology (lab) Essential Algebra Evolution and Biodiversity Academic Entry Requirements: • • Calculus I Principles of Physics Completed Senior High School† • • • Introduction to Psychology (lab) Essential Algebra Minimum GPA of 2.5 • • • Algebra II Minimum age: 17 3. Humanities and Social Sciences • • Pre-calculus Introduction to Art History • Learning outcomes: • Calculus II World Religions • Gain knowledge of a broad range of • Introduction to Psychology (lab) • Introduction to Community Health • subjects within a Liberal Arts context • International Relations 3. Humanities and Social Sciences Achieve the academic experience to • • Comparative Politics Understanding the Structure of English allow you to make decisions about future • • Heroes and Heroines: Quest for Identity World Literature specializations • • • Introduction to Social and Political Systems • Cultural Anthropology *If below this level you can still apply for this Introduction to Politics 4. Arts and Communication • program but will need to take additional American Government Introduction to Mass Communications • terms of Undergraduate Preparation Program • Introduction to Social and Political Systems Images to Ideas (visual literacy) • beforehand. See page 32 • Foundations of Education Introduction to Computer Design • • World History I † If you have not yet completed High School, • Dance Technique (ballet, modern, • you can take the Kings High School Completion multicultural, etc) 4. Arts and Communication Program before starting your degree course. • Introduction to Music • Introduction to Mass Communications See page 34. • Introduction to Theater • Introduction to Computer Graphics • Identity and Visual Culture • Public Speaking • The Self Through Story: A Creative Student • Drawing • The Quest for Happiness • Design Fundamentals • Design and Building for Theater • Dance Technique (ballet, modern, multicultural, etc) • Acting I: Scene Study • Oil Painting • Design and Building for Theater PINE MANOR THE COLLEGE DEGREE KINGS ON MEET SOME OF KINGS BOSTON COURSE CAMPUS OUR STUDENTS HOW IT WORKS HOW
Kings on Campus
Gilho Choi from South Korea, accepted to study Economics at the University of Wisconsin — Madison (41)
Julia Patskan Now studying at Suffolk University
Yu Chin Chiang from Taiwan, THE KINGS DIFFERENCE now studying at Northeastern University (ranked 47) As well as offering pre-university preparation courses, the Kings Center on campus is here to provide on-going support throughout your freshman year at Pine Manor College.
The dedicated team of staff are on hand to help you with your university transfer process, as well as offering specialized academic, personal and linguistic support, should you need it.
Kings Center Services Preparation programs available at the Kings Center include: Pre-degree preparation Undergraduate Preparation Program O n-going language development • (see page 32) Daniel Perez from Colombia, currently Personal support studying on the On Campus Plus • High School Completion Program program at Pine Manor COLLEGE MANOR PINE DEGREE START YOUR Extracurricular development (see page 34)
U niversity advising and transfer support
People You'll Meet
Yun Young Lee from South Korea, Shannon Wolff now studying at George Washington Martina Mazaheri Brianna Torpey Assistant Director University (ranked 57) Center Director Progression Manager of Student Affairs COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE Xueyun Li from China, “ Pine Manor College is like a blank canvas, and that means I could now studying at Boston create what I wanted for my education at the school. I embraced University (ranked 41) learning new things, and at PMC, I had control over what I could take, so I liked that.
The classes were very small and we can always participated in the conversations. There is no one way to learn, and teachers approach each student uniquely. I was able to earn a high GPA here, and the questions I encountered broadened my mind and helped me think about things I never had before. ”
Juncheng Huang from China completed his freshman year at Pine Manor College before transferring to Boston University (ranked 41), See pages 62 – 77 for where he plans on majoring in Entrepreneurship. more success stories 43 MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY THE KINGS LOS DEGREE KINGS ON ANGELES COURSE CAMPUS
Start your degree in California
HOW IT WORKS HOW
Marymount California University occupies an amazing 26-acre campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It is situated in the area of Palos Verdes, just 40 minutes from downtown Los Angeles. Los Angeles Marymount challenges students of all backgrounds, faiths and ages to pursue lives of leadership and service.
California has more than 300 accredited colleges Typical Major Pathways and universities, including five of the top ten public universities in the US, making it one of the • A rchitecture / Pre-Architecture finest education systems in the world. B usiness and Management • THE KINGS DIFFERENCE As one of the world’s largest economies, and the • Communications home of Silicon Valley, California is also sure to Computer Science open up many career options to ensure your • future prosperity. This thriving area of technology, • Digital Media creativity and opportunity is one of the most E conomics and Finance dynamic places on the planet. • E ngineering / Pre-Engineering Add to that beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets, • and incredible mountains and there can be few • H ealth Sciences and Nursing better places to begin your US university degree. • Humanities • L aw / Pre-Law Universities in California include • Mathematics
• Music / Performing Arts UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA MARYMOUNT DEGREE START YOUR Natural Sciences Stanford University (ranked 4) • Stanford University is a private • Political Science research university whose Pre-Medicine faculty and alumni have gone on • to form some of the world’s most • Psychology © Waqas Mustafeez successful companies. • Social Sciences
Transfer to the University of California
University of California — The University of California requires Berkeley (ranked 20) transfer students to complete 60 credits UC Berkeley is a public university so two years at Marymount are needed. with global prestige and a great COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE location overlooking the San We have produced a dedicated factsheet © Charlie Nguyen Francisco Bay. which describes the opportunities available within the California University System. You can download this from our website.
UCLA (ranked 23) UCLA is recognized globally as one of the world’s top-tier universities. It is diverse, Read More. See More. progressive, and a truly For location factsheets, photo galleries, © Mark Van Der Chijs international university. blogs, videos and much more, visit: kingseducation.com/more
45 MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY THE KINGS LOS DEGREE KINGS ON ANGELES COURSE CAMPUS Undergraduate Program at Marymount California University
The Undergraduate Program is taught by Marymount faculty. After four semesters, you will gain sufficient academic credits in order to progress to complete your degree at Marymount, or transfer to a new school to study your major and graduate.
Key Facts Academic Modules across 4 Pathways 1. Business 2. Science/Technology/Engineering Start Dates: August, January 3. Psychology 4. Liberal Arts August: Semester 1: August – December; Semester 2: January – May Year 1 Subject Streams: Year 2 Subject Streams: 1. Business 1. Business January: Semester 1: January – May; Expository Writing Business Ethics Semester 2: August – December • • • Analytical Reasoning and Composition • Financial Accounting Course Length: 2 semesters (per year) • Music/Art General Education Course • Managerial Accounting Intro to Business Principles of Microeconomics Average Class Size: 20 • • • Statistics • Principles of Macroeconomics Entry Requirements: TOEFL: iBT 69* (no • Perspectives on Global Development • Business Law sub-score below 15) / IELTS: 5.5 overall (no band • Intro to Philosophy • Physical Geography below 5.0). TOEFL waived on completion of UPP • Fundamentals of Speech • Biology program at Level 4. See page 32 World Religions 2. Science/Technology/Engineering* • Academic Entry Requirements: • Expository Writing 2. Science/Technology/Engineering* • Completed Senior High School† • Analytical Reasoning and Composition • Physics I and II • Minimum GPA of 2.5 • Music/Art General Education Course • General Chemistry I and II • Minimum age: 17 • Calculus I and II • Fundamentals of Speech Fundamentals of Chemistry World Religions Learning outcomes: • • Perspectives on Global Development Social Sciences Elective Gain knowledge of a broad range of subjects • • • General Biology I and II within a Liberal Arts context 3. Psychology • • Achieve the academic experience to • Expository Writing 3. Psychology allow you to make decisions about future • Analytical Reasoning and Composition • Human Life Span Development specializations • Music/Art General Education Course • Statistics Calculus I and II Research Methods *If below this level you can still apply for this • • Human Nature and Values Intercultural Psychology program but will need to take additional • • Ethics World Religions terms of Undergraduate Preparation Program • • General Psychology Abnormal Psychology beforehand. See page 32 • • • Perspectives on Global Development • Psychology Elective † If you have not yet completed High School, 4. Liberal Arts 4. Liberal Arts you can take the Kings High School Completion Expository Writing Statistics Program before starting your degree course. • • Analytical Reasoning and Composition Research Methods See page 34. • • • Music/Art General Education Course • Information Literacy University Access Program • Ethics • Physical Geography If you still need to achieve your academic • Intro to Philosophy • Psychobiology potential this program provides 12 academic • World Religions • Mind, Brain and Behavior credits before your degree program so you can • Perspectives on Global Development • Social Science Elective progress directly. • Fundamentals of Speech • Biology TOEFL iBT 69 entry. Download factsheet for * Students wishing to transfer to the UC system to study full information. Engineering will need to follow additional summer courses MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY THE MEET SOME OF KINGS LOS DEGREE KINGS ON OUR STUDENTS ANGELES COURSE CAMPUS HOW IT WORKS HOW
Kings on Campus Sau Yip Tang from Hong Kong, now studying at the University of Southern California (ranked 23) THE KINGS DIFFERENCE Liza Zalogina from Russia, accepted to Brooks Institute As well as offering pre-university preparation courses, the Kings Center on to study Journalism campus is here to provide on-going support throughout your freshman and sophomore years at Marymount California University.
The dedicated team of staff are on hand to help you with your university transfer process, as well as offering specialized academic, personal and linguistic support, should you need it.
Kings Center Services Preparation programs available at the Kings Center include: Pre-degree preparation Undergraduate Preparation Program Reyner Yapin Gohan from Indonesia, On-going language development • (see page 32) accepted to transfer to the University of Southern California (ranked 23) Personal support Graduate Preparation Program
• UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA MARYMOUNT DEGREE START YOUR Extracurricular development (see page 33) University advising and • High School Completion Program transfer support (see page 34) • University Abroad Program (see page 35) People You'll Meet
Ju Hyun Lee from South Korea transferred to the University of California — Irvine (ranked 39)
These universities in California Jennifer Smith Martha Turner Miguel Reyna Center Director Progression Manager Instructor have accepted our students: University of Southern California (23) COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE
“ I started at MCU in Fall 2014 and I am currently taking English, University of California, Calculus, Sociology, Physical Science, and Asian Art & Architecture. Santa Barbara (37) I like the small classes and the help I receive from professors. American students volunteer to answer questions and participate University of California, Irvine (39) in class more than Asian students. I’m influenced to participate University of California, San Diego ( 39) more than before.
I like Palos Verdes because it is quiet, has fresh air and beautiful University of California, views. Los Angeles is a beautiful city with lots of activities and Santa Cruz (82) many different cultures. ” University of San Diego (89) Jiann Yaw Lee from Malaysia is currently completing his freshman year at Marymount California University. He is interested in University of San Francisco (108) transferring to another university in California to major in Business. 47 CONCORDIA THE COLLEGE DEGREE KINGS ON KINGS NEW YORK COURSE CAMPUS
Start your degree in New York
HOW IT WORKS HOW Founded in 1881, Concordia College is a four-year, coeducational Liberal Arts college which is part of the Concordia
New York University System. Concordia College offers a fantastic location in which to live and study.
The campus is set in the safe, affluent village of Bronxville in Westchester County, New York, yet is only 30 minutes by train from the heart of Manhattan. The city of New York is one of the most celebrated First-class on-site facilities include a and iconic cities in the world, and there can be few worship and performance hall, a more exciting places to start your university path contemporary academic center and as an international student.
library, and a range of athletic facilities. THE KINGS DIFFERENCE The city, and wider state, is home to an array of top-ranked universities, many of which have close Typical Major Pathways links with companies based in the city. As one of Architecture the world’s financial and business powerhouses, • it is the ideal place for anyone aspiring to success • Business and Management in an international career in business, science, law, • Communications or the arts. • Computer Science • Digital Media • Economics and Finance • Engineering / Pre-Engineering Universities in the New York area include • Fine Arts CONCORDIA COLLEGE CONCORDIA DEGREE START YOUR • Health Sciences and Nursing Humanities Columbia University (ranked 4) • This world-famous Ivy League • Law / Pre-Law university enjoys a superb Mathematics location on the Upper West Side • © Al Mare of Manhattan. • Music / Performing Arts • Natural Sciences • Political Science Pre-Medicine New York University (ranked 32) • This renowned private university • Psychology has its main campus in the lively • Social Sciences neighbourhood of Greenwich COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE © Jean-Christophe Benoist Village.
Stony Brook University (ranked 89) The University is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is ranked in the top 1% in Read More. See More. the Times Higher Education World For location factsheets, photo galleries, © Danski 14 University Rankings. blogs, videos and much more, visit: kingseducation.com/more
49 CONCORDIA THE COLLEGE DEGREE KINGS ON KINGS NEW YORK COURSE CAMPUS
Undergraduate Program at Concordia College
The Undergraduate Program is taught by Concordia College faculty. After two to four semesters, you will gain sufficient academic credits in order to progress to complete your degree at Concordia, or transfer to a new school to study your major and graduate.
Key Facts Academic Modules across 3 Pathways 1. Pre-Engineering 2. Digital Media / Video Production 3. Business Start Dates: August, January
August: Semester 1: August – December; Semester 2: January – May 1. Pre-Engineering Pathway 3. Business Pathway Required Courses Courses January: Semester 1: January – May; Introduction to Probability and Statistics First Year Seminar Semester 2: August – December • • • Introduction to Mathematical Computer • Using Language to Inform Course Length: 2 semesters (per year) Programming • Using Language to Influence Calculus I Information Literacy Average Class Size: 17 • • • Calculus II • Using Language in Academic Contexts Entry Requirements: English Language: • Intermediate Calculus • A History of World Civilization TOEFL iBT 74* (no section below 16) / IELTS 6.0 • Development of Mathematical Thought and • Living with the Arts (minimum 6.0 for Listening/Reading, 5.5 for Methods (WAC) • Science in Context Writing/Speaking). Introduction to Probability and Statistics Select one from the following • TOEFL waived on completion of UPP program Pre-Calculus Probability (Calculus based) • at Level 4. See page 32. • Financial Accounting Statistical Interference (Calculus based) • • Managerial Accounting Academic Entry Requirements: Theory of Numbers • • Business Communication Completed Senior High School† Linear Algebra • • • Principles of Management Minimum GPA of 2.5 Capstone: Mathematical Modelling • • • Principles of Marketing Minimum age: 17 • • • Business Law I Learning outcomes: 2. Digital Media / Video • Microeconomics • Gain knowledge of a broad range of subjects Production Pathway • Macroeconomics within a Liberal Arts context Required Courses Achieve the academic experience to • Digital Filmmaking allow you to make decisions about future • Introduction to New Media specializations • • Documentary Production *If below this level you can still apply for this Select 9 credit hours from the following program but will need to take additional New Media, Art and Culture terms of Undergraduate Preparation Program • Interactive Multimedia beforehand. See page 32 • • Real World: The Business of New Media † If you have not yet completed High School, • Advanced Projects in New Media you can take the Kings High School Completion • Capstone Portfolio Program before starting your degree course. Recommended support courses for See page 34. New Media / Art courses, especially: • Drawing and Painting I • Aesthetics of Photography • Drawing and Painting II • World Art • Portfolio CONCORDIA THE COLLEGE DEGREE KINGS ON MEET SOME OF KINGS NEW YORK COURSE CAMPUS OUR STUDENTS HOW IT WORKS HOW
Kings on Campus Yanlin He from China is taking the On Campus Plus program with Kings at Concordia THE KINGS DIFFERENCE
As well as offering pre-university preparation courses, the Kings Center on campus is here to provide on-going support throughout your freshman and Ka Ho Ho from Hong Kong is taking sophomore year at Concordia College. the On Campus Plus program with Kings at Concordia The dedicated team of staff are on hand to help you with your university transfer process, as well as offering specialized academic, personal and linguistic support, should you need it.
Kings Center Services Preparation programs available at the Kings Center include: Pre-degree preparation Undergraduate Preparation Program O n-going language development • (see page 32) Personal support
Graduate Preparation Program COLLEGE CONCORDIA DEGREE START YOUR • Ricardo Andres Leon Gomez from Extracurricular development (see page 33) Colombia is studying the On Campus U niversity advising and High School Completion Program Plus degree program and plans to • major in Engineering transfer support (see page 34) • University Abroad Program People You'll Meet (see page 35)
D'Andre Grant Lee Russler Chris Bock Campus Support Center Director Progression Manager Coordinator He Su from China intends to major in design in New York after her freshman COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE “ I like the campus and location. Concordia is very close to New year at Concordia York City, and Bronxville is small. The college’s classes are not too big. This is good for me as an international student because I can interact more with the teachers. Baogang Pan from China is an On Campus Plus student at Concordia I like the pace of life (in New York) — it is really fast paced and there and plans to major in Business is something always going on there.
Kings really support me because anytime I have trouble, I can ask someone to help me. The Progression Manager is helping me to prepare to transfer to another university. ”
Kamilla Murtazina from Russia is in her freshman year at Concordia College. She hopes to transfer to the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan to major in Fashion Management. See pages 62 – 77 for more success stories 51 RIDER UNIVERSITY THE KINGS NEW DEGREE KINGS ON JERSEY COURSE CAMPUS
Start your degree in New Jersey
HOW IT WORKS HOW
Rider University is a respected coeducational university with two campuses — one in the town of New Jersey Lawrenceville and the other in nearby Princeton. A private university which dates back to 1865, Rider offers more than 70 degree programs in Business, Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences; and Fine Arts, Music and Performing Arts.
New Jersey enjoys a fantastic location on the The University’s 280 acre Lawrenceville Eastern Seaboard of the US, close to a range of campus provides the perfect backdrop for major cities including New York, Washington D.C. our On Campus Plus students, who benefit and Philadelphia. Known within America as the from great facilities, a wealth of clubs and THE KINGS DIFFERENCE ‘Garden State’, its verdant state parks are organizations, and attractive park-like complemented by thriving, cosmopolitan cities, surroundings. and over 200km of beautiful coastline.
The state of New Jersey has over 60 institutions of Typical Major Pathways higher education, including Princeton University • B usiness and Management (ranked 1 in the USA), and when you add to this the huge array of high-ranking universities in • Communications neighboring northeastern states, the local • Computer Science progression options are endless. • Digital Media • E conomics and Finance E ngineering / Pre-Engineering Universities in the New Jersey area include • Fine Arts
• RIDER UNIVERSITY DEGREE START YOUR • H ealth Sciences and Nursing Princeton University (ranked 1) • Humanities Currently the top-ranked National L aw / Pre-Law University in the USA, Princeton • is one of the eight prestigious Ivy • Mathematics League schools. • M usic / Performing Arts • Natural Sciences • Political Science University of Pennsylvania Pre-Medicine (ranked 9) • Located in the city of Philadelphia, • Psychology this historic university is another Social Sciences COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE of the world-famous Ivy League • © Bryan Shin schools.
Rutgers — New Brunswick, the State University of New Jersey (ranked 72) Rutgers – New Brunswick is the Read More. See More. oldest and most highly ranked For location factsheets, photo galleries, campus of Rutgers University. blogs, videos and much more, visit: kingseducation.com/more
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Undergraduate Program at Rider University
The Undergraduate Program is taught by Rider University faculty. After two to four semesters, you will gain sufficient academic credits in order to progress to complete your degree at Rider, or transfer to a new school to study your major and graduate.
Key Facts Academic Modules across 4 Pathways 1. Pre-engineering 3. Business Start Dates: August, January 2. Applied Sciences 4. Performing Arts August: Semester 1: August – December; Semester 2: January – May 1. Pre-engineering 3. Business Elements of Finite Mathematics Information Systems Essentials January: Semester 1: January – May; • • Algebra and Trigonometry Expository Writing Semester 2: August – December • • • Calculus I • Research Writing Course Length: 2 semesters (per year) • Calculus II • Calculus Calculus III Quantitative Methods for Business Average Class Size: 17 • • • General Physics I • Career Planning and Perspectives I Entry Requirements: English Language: • General Physics II • Speech Communication TOEFL iBT 79* (no section below 15) / IELTS • Communication, Culture and Media Introduction to Business 6.0 (no band below 5.5). TOEFL waived on 2. Applied Sciences • completion of UPP program at Level 4. Understanding Global Relations Introduction to the Integrated Sciences • See page 32. • Introduction to Psychology and Math • Introduction to Applied Statistics Academic Entry Requirements: • Life Science: Cell Biology and Genetics • • Completed Senior High School Emphasis • Minimum GPA of 2.5 (3.0 for sciences) • Life Science: Ecobotanical Emphasis 4. Performing Arts • Minimum age: 17 • Life Science: Human Disease Emphasis • Survey of Art History I Principles of Biology I Introduction to Expository Writing Learning outcomes: • • Principles of Biology II Expository Writing Gain knowledge of a broad range of subjects • • • Chemistry and Contemporary Society Fundamentals of Music Theory Through within a Liberal Arts context • • Organic Chemistry I Dalcroze Eurythmics Achieve the academic experience to • • Organic Chemistry II Great Ideas I allow you to make decisions about future • • Calculus I Survey of Music History I specializations • • • Calculus II • Survey of Music History II *If below this level you can still apply for this • Theatre History to 1700 program but will need to take additional • Theatre History Since 1700 terms of Undergraduate Preparation Program • Acting I beforehand. See page 32 • Survey of Dance History • History of Movement Theory • Music Theory I • Music Theory I Lab • Design and Building for Theater RIDER UNIVERSITY THE KINGS NEW DEGREE KINGS ON MEET SOME OF JERSEY COURSE CAMPUS OUR STUDENTS HOW IT WORKS HOW
Kings on Campus
Julia Patskan Now studying at Xin Su from China, took the High School Suffolk University Completion Program at Kings Boston before starting her freshman year at Rider University THE KINGS DIFFERENCE
As well as offering pre-university preparation courses, the Kings Center on campus is here to provide on-going support throughout your freshman year at Rider University.
The dedicated team of staff are on hand to help you with your university transfer process, as well as offering specialized academic, personal and linguistic support, should you need it.
Kings Center Services Preparation programs available at the Kings Center include: Pre-degree preparation Ailun Liu from China is completing the Undergraduate Preparation Undergraduate Preparation Program O n-going language development • Program before starting her (see page 32) freshman year at Rider University Personal support • Graduate Preparation Program RIDER UNIVERSITY DEGREE START YOUR Extracurricular development (see page 33) U niversity advising and • University Abroad Program transfer support (see page 35)
People You'll Meet
Richard Ngoy Kitangala from DR Chihae Lee Erin Thompson Rafael Berriel Congo is currently studying the Campus Support Center Director Instructor Undergraduate Preparation Coordinator Program at Rider COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE
“ The week of Student Orientation was really helpful for Yin Yao from China took the everybody. We had an opportunity to get to know about most Undergraduate Preparation Program important things about Rider, its traditions, services, policies, before starting her freshman year at and academics. I suppose that mostly I liked the opportunity to Rider University communicate with people who are already a part of Rider, such as Academic Deans, Academic Advisers, and older students.
The professors explain material in a comprehensible way and also make sure that everybody understands everything. Rider offers a great variety of clubs and activities. I have joined the Rider International Student Organization, Dance Club, Dance Ensemble, and Emerging Leaders. ” See pages 62 – 77 for Yulia Buynova is taking the On Campus Plus program with Kings. more success stories She is currently completing her freshman year at Rider University. 55 CANISIUS THE KINGS NEW DEGREE KINGS ON YORK STATE COURSE CAMPUS
Start your degree in New York State
HOW IT WORKS HOW
Canisius is regarded as the premier private Buffalo university in Western New York State. It ranks consistently highly for its strong academic teaching, extended student support and good value.
Canisius, and the city of Buffalo, serve as a great stepping stone for international students who are new to studying in the US. New York State offers an ideal location for Integration into university life is easy at the international students. Of course, there is easy welcoming and traditional campus, and access to one of the world’s great cities — New York the mid-sized city is a great base from — and great transport connections. Yet this is also a which to explore larger destinations such THE KINGS DIFFERENCE beautiful region of mountains, lakes, forests and as New York and Toronto. coastline. What’s more, it is just a short trip over the border to Canada. Typical Major Pathways The state of New York offers one of the largest and • B usiness and Management most comprehensive choices of universities in the Communications USA. From elite, Ivy League institutions such as • Columbia University, to the CUNY and SUNY • Computer Science system, New York offers a fantastic breadth of Digital Media opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate- • level study. • E conomics and Finance • E ngineering / Pre-Engineering Health Sciences Universities in Upstate New York include • Humanities • CANISIUS DEGREE START YOUR • L aw / Pre-Law Mathematics Cornell University (ranked 15) • Cornell University is an Ivy • Music / Performing Arts League school located in the Natural Sciences town of Ithaca, New York. • © Sach 1TB • Political Science • Pre-Medicine Psychology University of Rochester • (ranked 33) • Social Sciences The University of Rochester is known as one of the
smallest and most collegiate COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE © Mad Cover Boy schools among the nation’s top research universities.
Syracuse University (ranked 61) This private university is named after the city in which it is Read More. See More. located and dates back to 1870. For location factsheets, photo galleries, © DA Sonnenfeld blogs, videos and much more, visit: kingseducation.com/more
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Undergraduate Program at Canisius
The Undergraduate Program is taught by Canisius faculty. After two to four semesters, you will gain sufficient academic credits in order to progress to complete your degree at Canisius, or transfer to a new school to study your major and graduate.
Key Facts Academic Modules across 5 Pathways 1. Computer Science 4. Business Start Dates: August, January 2. Liberal Arts 5. Digital Media Arts August: Semester 1: August – December; 3. Engineering and Sciences Semester 2: January – May Semester 1 (Fall) Semester 2 (Spring) January: Semester 1: January – May; Subject Streams: Subject Streams: Semester 2: August – December 1. Computer Science 1. Computer Science Course Length: 2 semesters (per year) • First Year Seminar • Writing about Literature Intro to Religious Studies Intro to Philosophy Average Class Size: 17 • • • Bioinformatics • Intro to Programming Entry Requirements: English Language: • Mathematics • Mathematics TOEFL iBT 79* (no section below 15) / IELTS 6.5 • Art History • European History (no band below 6.0). 2. Liberal Arts 2. Liberal Arts TOEFL waived on completion of UPP program First Year Seminar Writing about Literature at Level 4. See page 32. • • • Intro to RST • Intro to Philosophy Academic Entry Requirements: • Intro to Art History • European History • Completed Senior High School • Intro to Comparative Politics • Science • Minimum GPA of 3.0 and Government • Elective Minimum age: 17 Mathematics • • 3. Engineering and Sciences Learning outcomes: 3. Engineering and Sciences • Writing about Literature • Gain knowledge of a broad range of subjects • First Year Seminar • Mathematics within a Liberal Arts context • Mathematics • General Chemistry II • Achieve the academic experience to • General Chemistry 1 • General Physics 1 allow you to make decisions about future • Computer Programming • Intro to RST specializations Intro to Engineering Design • 4. Business *If below this level you can still apply for this 4. Business • Writing about Literature program but will need to take additional • First Year Seminar • Intro to Philosophy terms of Undergraduate Preparation Program • Intro to RST • Microeconomics beforehand. See page 32 • Macroeconomics • Mathematics or Business Statistics Mathematics Intro to Management • • Management Technology 3+2 Physics/Engineering Dual • 5. Digital Media Arts Degree Programs 5. Digital Media Arts • Writing about Literature Three years at Canisius (B.S. in Physics) and • First Year Seminar • Intro to Philosophy two years at Penn State University at Erie (B.S. • Intro to Religious Studies • European History in Mechanical Engineering) or University • Intro to Art History • Digital Media Culture of Buffalo (B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical or • Intro to Digital Media • Physical Geography Industrial Engineering) • Intro to Web Computing Download factsheet for full information CANISIUS THE KINGS NEW DEGREE KINGS ON MEET SOME OF YORK STATE COURSE CAMPUS OUR STUDENTS HOW IT WORKS HOW
Kings on Campus
Ekaterina Prokopeva from Russia transferred to Boston University (41) after her freshman year at Canisius
Julia Patskan Now studying at Suffolk University THE KINGS DIFFERENCE
The Kings Center on campus at Canisius is here to provide on-going support throughout your freshman year at the University.
The dedicated team of staff are on hand to help you with your university transfer process, as well as offering specialized academic, personal and linguistic support, should you need it. Yehua Liu from China is currently completing his freshman year at Canisius
Kings Center Services People You'll Meet
O n-going language development
Personal support
Extracurricular development CANISIUS DEGREE START YOUR U niversity advising and Chelsea Church Campus Support Chris Bock transfer support Coordinator Progression Manager
Elizaveta Rushinova from Russia completed her freshman year at Canisius before transferring to Fordham University (ranked 66)
Eui Eun Noh from South Korea is in his second year at Canisius and now has an offer to transfer to Ohio “ I’m really liking my time at an American university! State University (ranked 52) The levels of support from Kings is great, they are always COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE there for you. I’ve found that the research and talking over transfer options have been very useful so far.
I’ve made friends with both American and international students. The majority of students in my dorm were American so I got really close to them, especially my roommate.
I’m going to apply to my dream school of New York University, but I’m not sure if I will transfer or not. I really like Canisius and I’m not sure that I want to leave. Canisius is a great school for business and pre-med majors. ”
Joana Moraes from Brazil is currently in her sophomore See pages 62 – 77 for year at Canisius more success stories 59 “ I still can’t believe it! I have a place at Cornell! ”
Mengyuan Li (Molly) has been accepted by the prestigious Cornell University to study Food Science. This world-famous Ivy League University is ranked 15 in the USA (U.S. News & World Report, 2016), and ranked 3rd in the US for Agricultural Studies, which includes Food Science. HOW IT WORKS HOW THE KINGS DIFFERENCE START YOUR DEGREE COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE
61 MAJORS: MAJORS: MAJORS: PRE-MEDICINE MAJORS: COMPUTER MAJORS: PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS: AND OTHER BUSINESS AND SCIENCE ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL MAJORS: ART, DESIGN SCIENCES MARKETING AND MATH AND FINANCE SCIENCES ENGINEERING AND MEDIA
The table below shows Top 100 US Universities which have offered places to recent Kings students according to the category of their major
Accepted students in the following majors:
Pre-Medicine and Computer Science Psychology and other Sciences and Mathematics Social Sciences See page 64 for more See page 68 for more See page 72 for more
Business and Marketing Economics and Finance Engineering See page 66 for more See page 70 for more See page 74 for more
Art, Design and Media See page 76 for more
Rankings taken from U.S. News & World Report 2016
15 =57 Cornell University University of Maryland — College Park 21 61 Emory University Syracuse University 23 66 University of Fordham University Southern California 69 University of 29 University of Michigan — Ann Arbor Minnesota — 30 Twin Cities University of Boston College Washington =72 32 American University Ranked =52 New York University =72 Rutgers, The State 33 University of Rochester University of New 36 Jersey — New Brunswick Georgia Institute of Technology =75 37 Indiana University — University of California, Santa Barbara Bloomington =39 =75 University of California, Irvine Michigan State University University of =39 =75 California, Santa Cruz University of California, San Diego University of Delaware Ranked =82 =41 =75 Boston University University of Massachusetts — =41 Amherst University of California, University of Illinois — =82 Santa Barbara Urbana-Champaign University of California, Santa Cruz Ranked 37 =41 =82 University of Wisconsin — Madison University of Iowa University of California, =47 =89 Irvine Northeastern University Stony Brook University — Ranked =39 =47 SUNY Pennsylvania State University — University of San Diego =89 University Park University of Colorado — Boulder Ranked =89 51 =89 University of Miami University of San Diego University of California, San Diego =52 =89 Ohio State University — University of Vermont Ranked =39 Columbus 96 =52 University of Alabama University of University of Washington Southern California =99 =57 Drexel University Ranked 23 George Washington University =99 =57 University at Buffalo — SUNY University of Connecticut HOW IT WORKS HOW GRADUATE FROM AN ELITE US UNIVERSITY
Once you have completed the first stage of your degree at a Kings campus location, your options really open up. Just as we have for many students before you, we can help you transfer to one of the elite US universities, from where you will graduate. THE KINGS DIFFERENCE
Syracuse University Ranked 61
University at Buffalo — SUNY University of Ranked =99 Connecticut Ranked =57 Cornell University University of Ranked 15 Massachusetts — Amherst University of Minnesota University of Rochester Ranked =75 — Twin Cities Ranked 33 Ranked 69 University of Vermont Northeastern University University of Michigan Ranked =89 Ranked =47 Michigan State — Ann Arbor American University University Ranked 29 Ranked =72 Ranked =75 Pennsylvania University of Colorado Boston University
State University — Ranked =41 START YOUR DEGREE — Boulder Ohio State University University Park Ranked =89 — Columbus Ranked =47 Boston College University of Wisconsin — Ranked =52 Ranked 30 Madison Ranked =41 New York University Ranked 32 University of Iowa Drexel University Ranked =82 Ranked =99 Fordham University University of Illinois Ranked 66 — Urbana-Champaign University of Ranked =41 Maryland — Rutgers, The State College Park University of New Indiana University Ranked =57 Jersey — New Brunswick — Bloomington Ranked =72 George Washington Ranked =75 University Stony Brook University of California, Ranked =57 University University — SUNY Irvine of Delaware Ranked =89 Georgia Institute
Ranked =39 UNIVERSITY ELITE AN FROM GRADUATE DEGREE YOUR COMPLETE Ranked =75 of Technology Ranked 36 Emory University University Ranked 21 of Alabama Ranked 96
University of Miami Ranked 51
63 MAJORS: MAJORS: MAJORS: PRE-MEDICINE MAJORS: COMPUTER MAJORS: PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS: AND OTHER BUSINESS AND SCIENCE ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL MAJORS: ART, DESIGN SCIENCES MARKETING AND MATH AND FINANCE SCIENCES ENGINEERING AND MEDIA
RANKED 15
Cornell University
Accepted Kings students
University profile Typical programs of study in the fields Cornell University is one of the most famous of Pre-Medicine and other Sciences and illustrious of all US universities. Part of Agricultural Sciences the world famous Ivy League, the University • Biology “ I want to major in a Chemistry has 43 Nobel laureates who are affiliated with • Computer Science based major. The Food Science Cornell as either faculty or alumni. Cornell is • Global and Health Sciences program in Cornell is probably the exceptionally selective, with an acceptance • Information Science strongest program in the US. rate of just 14 – 18% from the 37,500 students • Mathematics who applied in 2015. • The Kings team helped me revise Science and Technology Studies • my application essays. (They) also At a glance gave me some enlightening ideas. Location: Ithaca, New York State Kings (is) helpful because you can 1865 Founded: reach advisors anytime you want. Student population: 21,500 But you need to take initiative in your transfer plan and make it as Type of institution: Public and Private soon as possible. ” Degree levels: Undergraduate / Graduate Mengyuan Li from China studied On Campus Plus at Pine Manor College. She was accepted by the Typical transfer requirements: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Average GPA 3.7; TOEFL 100/IELTS 7.0; Cornell University to major in Food Science SAT/ACT required Universities which have accepted Kings students
to major in Pre-Medicine and other Sciences IT WORKS HOW
Boston University University of Minnesota University of Accepted Kings students — Twin Cities Southern California Accepted Kings students Accepted Kings students RANKED
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University profile © Runner 1928 Boston University is a leading private research institution with University profile two primary campuses in the heart USC is one of the world’s leading of Boston and programs around the Rutgers New Brunswick private research universities. world. BU’s School of Medicine is Accepted Kings students The University Park campus covers the nation’s first combined cancer 226 acres just three miles south of research and teaching laboratory. RANKED 72 Downtown LA. USC enrolls more At a glance international students than any Location: Boston other American university and offers many internship opportunities. Founded: 1839 USC offers world-class resources
Student population: 18,000 and vibrant campus life. START YOUR DEGREE
Type of institution: Private At a glance Location: Los Angeles Degree levels: Undergraduate / Graduate Founded: 1880
Student population: 38,000 Ohio State University — Columbus Type of institution: Private Accepted Kings students Degree levels: Undergraduate / Graduate “ I chose Kings’ course because it RANKED fits best to my situation. I am planning 52 to become a neuroscientist after I graduate college. University Ranking At Kings, you meet lots of foreign friends SCIENCE MAJORS PRE-MEDICINE AND OTHER DEGREE YOUR COMPLETE and interact with lots of different Northeastern University 47 cultures, which helps you prepare for Indiana University — university life. ” Bloomington 75 Junwoo Park is from South Korea. He took © Michael Barera the On Campus Plus program with Kings at UMASS Amherst 75 Pine Manor College before transferring to Boston University to study Biology/Pre-Med. University of Vermont 89
Iowa State University 108
University of Arizona 121
Rankings taken from U.S. News & World Report National University Rankings 2016 Massachusetts College of Health and Pharmacy Sciences RNP 65 MAJORS: MAJORS: MAJORS: PRE-MEDICINE MAJORS: COMPUTER MAJORS: PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS: AND OTHER BUSINESS AND SCIENCE ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL MAJORS: ART, DESIGN SCIENCES MARKETING AND MATH AND FINANCE SCIENCES ENGINEERING AND MEDIA
RANKED 23
University of Southern California Accepted Kings students
University profile At a glance Typical programs of study USC is one of the world’s leading private Location: Los Angeles in the field of Business research universities. The University Park The Marshall Business School and Founded: 1880 campus covers 226 acres just three miles Leventhal School of Accounting at USC south of Downtown LA. USC enrolls more Student population: 38,000 offer undergraduate programs in the international students than any other following areas: Type of institution: Private American university and offers many • Accounting internship opportunities. USC offers world- Degree levels: Undergraduate / Graduate • Business Administration class resources and vibrant campus life. World Bachelor in Business Typical transfer requirements: • GPA 3.5; TOEFL 100 / IELTS 7 (SAT waived)
“ I chose to come to Kings because it has a good relationship with universities, and it would help me to transfer to a university where I can find a really good international business program. I think it’s a really good idea to come to America, to study at a university because America has huge, wonderful universities — the top universities. After going to university in America, you can go in any country to work — to Europe, or to Russia to find a good job. ” Angelina Gorbaseva is currently majoring in Business at the University of Southern California after completing the On CampusPlus program with Kings at Marymount California University. Universities which have accepted Kings students
to major in Business and Marketing IT WORKS HOW
Emory University George Washington University of California — Accepted Kings students University Santa Barbara Accepted Kings students Accepted Kings students
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University profile University profile The George Washington University MORE Emory University has a history of TOP was created in 1821 through an 100 astonishing transformations that Act of Congress, fulfilling George places it among the top 20 research University Ranking Washington’s vision of an institution universities in America today. The in the US capital dedicated to New York University 32 desirable and picturesque suburban educating and preparing future location of Emory in the city of University of Rochester 33 leaders. Comprising three campuses, Atlanta attracts the top performing it is the largest institution of higher University of California — Irvine 39 students from around the country education in the District of Columbia. and the world. Boston University 41 At a glance At a glance University of Illinois —
Location: Washington D.C. START YOUR DEGREE Location: Atlanta, Georgia Urbana Champaign 41 Founded: 1821 Founded: 1836 Pennsylvania State University 47 Student population: 10,700 Student population: 14,500 Northeastern University 47 Type of institution: Private Type of institution: Private University of Miami 51 Degree levels: Degree levels: Ohio State University 52 Undergraduate / Graduate Undergraduate / Graduate Syracuse University 61
Fordham University 66
University of Michigan — Rutgers New Brunswick 72 Ann Arbor University of Delaware 75 Accepted Kings students “ At Kings each student is focused on Indiana University Bloomington 75
by professors or teachers. Therefore, MAJORS MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEGREE YOUR COMPLETE RANKED I could have very good relationships UMASS Amherst 75 29 with them. Michigan State University 75 The transfer process is not easy to handle. However, my Kings adviser University of Iowa 82 helped me in every way he could. ” University of California, Yun Young Lee completed the On Campus Santa Cruz 82 Plus program with Kings and transferred to George Washington University as a University of Colorado — Boulder 89 sophomore to major in Business. © Andrew Home Stony Brook University 89
Rankings taken from U.S. News & World Report National University Rankings 2016 University of San Diego 89
67 MAJORS: MAJORS: MAJORS: PRE-MEDICINE MAJORS: COMPUTER MAJORS: PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS: AND OTHER BUSINESS AND SCIENCE ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL MAJORS: ART, DESIGN SCIENCES MARKETING AND MATH AND FINANCE SCIENCES ENGINEERING AND MEDIA
RANKED 30
Boston College Accepted Kings students
University profile At a glance Typical programs of study in the fields Boston College was founded in 1863. Location: Boston, Massachusetts of Computer Science and Math Today it is one of the nation's foremost Boston College offers academic programs Founded: 1863 universities, offering programs in over 50 leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts fields of study through eight schools and Student population: 9,000 and Bachelor of Science with a major in colleges. The College’s nickname,“The Computer Science, as well as minor programs Type of institution: Private Heights” refers to its hilltop location in in Computer Science, Scientific Computation Chestnut Hill and is also the name of the Degree levels: Undergraduate / Graduate and Bioinformatics. student newspaper. Notable alumni include Typical transfer requirements: The Bachelor of Arts program in Mathematics U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. GPA min 3.0 (Average 3.7); TOEFL 100 / IELTS provides a solid foundation in mathematics 7.5; SAT required and mathematical applications.
Rutgers — New Brunswick Stony Brook University Accepted Kings students Accepted Kings students
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to major in Computer Science and Mathematics IT WORKS HOW
University of Rochester Boston University Drexel University Accepted Kings students Accepted Kings students Accepted Kings students
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University profile University profile University profile The University of Rochester is Boston University is a leading Drexel University is a private one of America’s leading private private research institution with institution located in the city of research universities. Rochester two primary campuses in the heart Philadelphia. Its cooperative offers exceptional opportunities for of Boston and programs around the education program means that interdisciplinary study and close world. The student-faculty ratio at students can get a mix of in-class work with faculty. The University Boston University is 13:1, and almost education and extensive on-the- ranks among the top in federally 60% of its classes have fewer than job experience before graduation. financed science, engineering, 20 students. Students are sent to more than medical, and other research. 1,600 employers worldwide for six At a glance months at a time. At a glance Location: Boston Location: Rochester, New York At a glance Founded: 1839
Location: Philadelphia START YOUR DEGREE Founded: 1850 Student population: 18,000 Founded: 1891 Student population: 9,000 Type of institution: Private Student population: 14,500 Type of institution: Private Degree levels: Type of institution: Private Degree levels: Undergraduate / Graduate Undergraduate / Graduate Degree levels: Undergraduate / Graduate “ I based my choice to come here on the rankings — Rochester is ranked 33rd and the university is ideal. It’s a good MORE TOP environment and the students are very 100 kind. I can pursue my studies here very “ I worked very hard and Canisius quietly and just enjoy my college time. University Ranking helped me in it, the teachers were I have to recommend Chris, my perfect, they are ready to help you at University of Illinois — advisor, he always encouraged me any time, and I am very happy with the Urbana Champaign 41 MATHEMATICS MAJORS AND SCIENCE COMPUTER DEGREE YOUR COMPLETE to study hard to transfer here, and people who I met in Canisius — I have he always answered my questions University of Connecticut 57 very good friends there. ” about the transfer process. Also, they had workshops to help you overcome Ekaterina Prokopeva from Russia University of Minnesota — transferred to Boston University to major culture shock and teach you how to Twin Cities 69 in Computer Science after completing study in the USA and create a good her freshman year at Canisius in University of Vermont 89 relationship with the professors. ” New York State. Weijun Ying from China (pictured above) Drexel University 99 is currently majoring in Statistics and Mathematics with a minor in French
Rankings taken from U.S. News & World Report National University Rankings 2016
69 MAJORS: MAJORS: MAJORS: PRE-MEDICINE MAJORS: COMPUTER MAJORS: PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS: AND OTHER BUSINESS AND SCIENCE ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL MAJORS: ART, DESIGN SCIENCES MARKETING AND MATH AND FINANCE SCIENCES ENGINEERING AND MEDIA
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New York University Accepted Kings students
University profile At a glance Typical programs of study in Founded in 1831, New York University is now Location: New York the fields of Economics and Finance one of the largest private universities in the Accounting Founded: 1831 • United States. Its primary campus is located • Actuarial Science in the lively Greenwich Village neighborhood Student population: 25,000 • Business and Finance of Manhattan. With more than 2,500 courses Business and Political Economy Type of institution: Private • offered, the University awards more than 25 • Economics different degrees. Although overall NYU is Degree levels: Undergraduate / Graduate • Finance large, the individual schools and colleges are Statistics Typical transfer requirements: • moderately sized, with their own traditions, GPA min 3.0 (average 3.6); TOEFL 100 / IELTS programs and faculty. 7.5; SAT/ACT highly recommended
“ I’ve always been a fan of economics and wanted to know more about the business world. I have found that economics gives me the practical tools to analyze the world in an efficient way. New York City is one of the best cities in the world. I’ve made a lot of connections, meeting different friends and understanding their cultures, so this has been really interesting and exciting for me as an experience. Here there are tonnes — millions — of start-ups, which provide different internship experiences that some students definitely have to explore in order to progress smoothly into their professional pursuits. ” Ho Man Wong from Hong Kong is currently studying Economics and East Asian Studies at New York University. He completed his freshman year at Pine Manor College as part of the On Campus Plus program. Universities which have accepted Kings students
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University profile University profile Ohio State University’s main University of Wisconsin — Madison is Columbus campus is one of the Boston University a public research institution and the largest and most comprehensive Accepted Kings students official state university of Wisconsin. in the US. The University consists The beautiful, historic campus of 15 colleges, and offers 200 RANKED spans 936 acres and the University undergraduate majors. 41 comprises 20 schools and colleges. It is often referred to as one of At a glance America’s ‘Public Ivy’ universities. Location: Columbus, Ohio At a glance Founded: 1870 Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Student population: 44,000 START YOUR DEGREE Founded: 1848 Type of institution: Public © John Phelan Student population: 39,000 Degree levels: Type of institution: Public Undergraduate / Graduate University of Rochester Degree levels: Undergraduate / Graduate Accepted Kings students
RANKED MORE TOP 33 100 “ I’m transferring to Ohio State University Ranking University because I want to go to a very big university, and at OSU, University of California — the Fischer Business College is very San Diego 39 famous. While I am in Ohio, I can do an MAJORS ECONOMICS AND FINANCE DEGREE YOUR COMPLETE internship, and after I graduate, I can University of Minnesota — hopefully find a job very easily. There Twin Cities 69 are many students at Ohio State, and I American University 72 will be able to make many friends from different countries.” Rutgers — New Brunswick 72 Ci Zhu (Angela) from China, transferred to Ohio State University at the start of her Indiana University Bloomington 75 sophomore year to major in Accounting. University of Iowa 82
University of Vermont 89
Stony Brook University 89 Rankings taken from U.S. News & World Report National University Rankings 2016 University of Alabama 96 71 MAJORS: MAJORS: MAJORS: PRE-MEDICINE MAJORS: COMPUTER MAJORS: PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS: AND OTHER BUSINESS AND SCIENCE ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL MAJORS: ART, DESIGN SCIENCES MARKETING AND MATH AND FINANCE SCIENCES ENGINEERING AND MEDIA
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University of Rochester Accepted Kings students
University profile At a glance Typical programs of study in the fields The University of Rochester is one of Location: Rochester, New York of Psychology and Social Sciences America’s leading private research Anthropology Founded: 1850 • universities. Rochester offers exceptional • Health, Behavior and Society opportunities for interdisciplinary study and Student population: 9,000 • Political Science close work with faculty. The University ranks Health Psychology Type of institution: Private • among the top in Federally Financed Science, • History Engineering, Medical, and other research. Degree levels: Undergraduate / Graduate • Psychology Religion Typical transfer requirements: • Women’s Studies Average GPA 3.8; TOEFL 100/IELTS 7.0 • (Language Proficiency can be waived); SAT waived
“ I chose to do the Kings pathway because it would offer me flexible choices and help me to transfer to the other universities. I’m very happy with the support from Kings. We could make appointments with our advisors any time. I sometimes made appointments twice or three times a week and they were happy to help. ” Xi Zhai (Urania) from China, transferred to the University of Rochester in Fall 2015 after completing her freshman year at Pine Manor College in Boston. Universities which have accepted Kings students
to major in Psychology and Social Sciences IT WORKS HOW
Northeastern University University of Minnesota Stony Brook University Accepted Kings students — Twin Cities Accepted Kings students Accepted Kings students RANKED RANKED
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University profile THE KINGS DIFFERENCE The University is part of the State © Runner 1928 University profile University of New York (SUNY) Northeastern University is a private, system and is ranked in the top 1% in University profile global research university and a the Times Higher Education World The flagship of the five-campus leader in worldwide experiential University Rankings. state public university system, the learning. The University focuses University of Minnesota — Twin At a glance on co-operative education and Cities is situated in the state capital, Location: Stony Brook, New York offers experience-based programs Minneapolis. The most popular which give many undergraduates Founded: 1957 majors at the University include the opportunity to complete Social Sciences, Engineering, Student population: 16,400 professional co-ops during their Biological and Biomedical Sciences, college career. Type of institution: Public Business and Psychology. At a glance Degree levels: At a glance Location: Boston, Massachusetts Undergraduate / Graduate
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota START YOUR DEGREE Founded: 1898 Founded: 1851 Student population: 20,530 Student population: 34,300 University of Maryland, Type of institution: Private College Park Type of institution: Public Accepted Kings students Degree levels: Degree levels: Undergraduate / Graduate Undergraduate / Graduate RANKED 57
University of Tampa Accepted Kings students
“ It's a really high quality faculty at RANKED Northeastern and is famous for its †
22 SCIENCES MAJORS SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE YOUR COMPLETE different programme, the co-op. In the USA it’s very open — it’s a different style in Hong Kong — there we study syllabus and curriculum and it’s University Ranking mixed together, but in the US they really let you find your interest and build your Merrimack College 9* own career by yourself. ” Suffolk University 58* Tsang Ling To (Nick) from Hong Kong is majoring in International Affairs.
Rankings taken from U.S. News & World Report National University Rankings 2016 † Ranking from U.S. News & World Report Regional Universities (South) region * Ranking from U.S. News & World Report Regional Universities (North) region 73 MAJORS: MAJORS: MAJORS: PRE-MEDICINE MAJORS: COMPUTER MAJORS: PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS: AND OTHER BUSINESS AND SCIENCE ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL MAJORS: ART, DESIGN SCIENCES MARKETING AND MATH AND FINANCE SCIENCES ENGINEERING AND MEDIA
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“ When I first came to the US, I had no idea how to transfer from college to college. The advisors at Kings were really nice, they helped me step by step to transfer to Boston University. On many other aspects Kings also really helped, like the essay writing, preparing materials — they were really helpful. As a Chinese student at first, I was so overwhelmed. How could I talk to the others? How could I respond to the teachers in the classes? But soon I noticed that professors and advisors, they’re there for you, they’re just all set to go — to help you and guide you, and soon I got totally fine with the studies, and life here in the US. I really enjoy it, I love studying in the US. ”
Zehua Zhao (Harry), from China, is pictured left at Boston University. He studied on the On Campus Plus program with Kings before transferring to Boston University to major in Computer Engineering.
University profile Boston University is a leading private research institution with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. It comprises 17 schools and colleges, offering 250 fields of study.
At a glance Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Founded: 1839
Student population: 18,000
Type of institution: Private
Degree levels: Undergraduate / Graduate
Typical transfer requirements: Average GPA 3.6; TOEFL 90 – 100 by major/IELTS 7.0; SAT waived
Typical programs of study in the field of Engineering • Aerospace Engineering • Biomedical Engineering • Computer Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Manufacturing Engineering • Mechanical Engineering Nanotechnology © John Phelan • Universities which have accepted Kings
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Georgia Institute University of Illinois — Iowa State University of Technology Urbana-Champaign Accepted Kings students Accepted Kings students Accepted Kings students RANKED 108 RANKED RANKED 36 41 THE KINGS DIFFERENCE
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© Beyond My Ken University profile Western New Georgia Institute of Technology is University profile England University a public institution situated on a The University of Illinois is located 40-acre campus in the city of Atlanta. in the twin cities of Urbana and Accepted Kings students Georgia Tech, as it’s also known, is Champaign in east-central Illinois, one of America’s leading research only a few hours from Chicago, RANKED * universities and has more than 100 Indianapolis and St. Louis. It 58 centers focused on interdisciplinary comprises 17 schools and colleges, research that consistently contribute with the College of Business, College vital research and innovation to US of Education and College of Law government, industry, and business. being particularly highly regarded.
At a glance At a glance START YOUR DEGREE Location: Atlanta, Georgia Location: Champaign, Illinois
Founded: 1885 Founded: 1867
Student population: 14,600 Student population: 32,900
Type of institution: Public Type of institution: Public
Degree levels: Degree levels: “ Kings treats student nicely and Undergraduate / Graduate Undergraduate / Graduate we often hung out with teachers and classmates. There are also great facilities and a good environment — all of these things make studying at Kings Rutgers New Brunswick University of good. It was really fun when I was in Accepted Kings students Washington Kings because the teachers gave us a Accepted Kings students lot of freedom.” RANKED Zi Qian Lim from China completed her ENGINEERINGMAJORS DEGREE YOUR COMPLETE freshman year at Pine Manor College 72 RANKED before accepting a transfer offer from 52 Western New England University to major in Engineering.
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University of Minnesota — Twin Cities 69 Rankings taken from U.S. News & World Report National University Rankings 2016 SUNY Morrisville RNP * Ranking from U.S. News & World Report Regional Universities (North) region 75 MAJORS: MAJORS: MAJORS: PRE-MEDICINE MAJORS: COMPUTER MAJORS: PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS: AND OTHER BUSINESS AND SCIENCE ECONOMICS AND SOCIAL MAJORS: ART, DESIGN SCIENCES MARKETING AND MATH AND FINANCE SCIENCES ENGINEERING AND MEDIA
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University of Miami Accepted Kings students
University profile At a glance Typical programs of study in the A private research university with more than Location: Coral Gables, Florida fields of Art, Media and Design 16,000 students from around the world, the Advertising Founded: 1925 • University of Miami comprises 11 schools • Broadcast Journalism and colleges and offers over 180 programs of Student population: 11,200 • Journalism study. It is located in Coral Gables, a city close Marketing Type of institution: Private • to Miami in southern Florida. • Media Management Degree levels: Undergraduate / Graduate • Public Relations Theater Arts Typical transfer requirements: • GPA 3.4; TOEFL 80/IELTS 6.5; SAT not required for international students
“ I think the Kings team on campus are great. Especially the fact that there’s a whole center that you can go to, not only one office and one person. I would say (the Kings On Campus Plus program) is the best option for international students. It’s difficult moving to a different country, adapting to the language, the culture, the place, the people, it takes time, and Pathways allows you to accommodate for that. It’s easier than arriving somewhere where people are already established and everyone does their own thing. I highly recommend it and would do it all over again if I was about to come to the US for the first time. ” Giovanna Zeloni Rinaldo from Brazil studied on the On Campus Plus program with Kings at Marymount California University before transferring at the start of her junior year. She received acceptance offers from five different universities, including the University of Miami. Universities which have accepted Kings
students to major in Art, Design and Media IT WORKS HOW
Suffolk University Emerson College University of Kansas Accepted Kings students Accepted Kings students Accepted Kings students
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University profile University profile University profile Suffolk University is a private Emerson College is an urban school, The University of Kansas is a major institution whose main campus is in based in downtown Boston. It is public research and teaching the heart of Boston. The university America’s only four-year college institution with five campuses comprises the Law School, the devoted exclusively to the study of (Lawrence, Kansas City, Overland College of Arts and Sciences and the communication and performing arts. Park, Wichita, and Salina). A member Sawyer Business School. of the prestigious Association of At a glance American Universities since 1909, At a glance Location: Boston, Massachusetts KU consistently earns high rankings Location: Boston, Massachusetts Founded: 1880 for its academic programs. The Founded: 1906 University has 13 schools and offers Student population: 3,700 more than 360 degree programs. Student population: 5,500 Type of institution: Private
At a glance START YOUR DEGREE Type of institution: Private Degree levels: Location: Lawrence, Kansas Degree levels: Undergraduate / Graduate Founded: 1865 Undergraduate / Graduate Student population: 19,300
Massachusetts College Type of institution: Public of Art and Design Degree levels: Accepted Kings students Undergraduate / Graduate
“ I chose this course because it’s something I like to do, and, as many people say, if you choose something University Ranking you like to do for a job, you’re not going to have to work a single day of your life. University of La Verne 160
Kings was an excellent gateway from ART, DESIGN AND MEDIA MAJORS DEGREE YOUR COMPLETE Loyola Marymount University 3† something smaller to one big dream, and one huge step in getting an Chapman University 7† education abroad — especially in a city the size of Boston, which is the perfect Ithaca College 9* student city. ” Brooks Institute: Julia Patskan, from Ukraine, is studying Photography and Film School RNP Advertising at Suffolk University Academy of Art University (San Francisco) RNP
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Donations from Kings have funded the building of a brand new school in the Kro Lorng region of Cambodia.
At Kings, teaching and learning is at our core. For us, though, it doesn’t just take place in the classroom. Instead, we view teaching and learning as a broad and constant process which enables us all to become better citizens — locally and globally. We aim to make a difference across
United World Schools IT WORKS HOW three main areas within Kings Social Responsibility — Sustainability, Kings Education is proud to support United World Schools. Community and Education. The UWS vision is simple but purposeful: “To teach the unreached”. For more details, visit: kingseducation.com/ksr United World Schools builds and sustains new schools in some of the world’s most disadvantaged regions. UWS supports communities by providing free basic education for children who would otherwise go without.
Kings Education has committed to fund the building and resourcing of at least one new school each year, focusing initially on Cambodia. To do this we engage students, staff and partners in devising exciting fundraising ideas.
For details visit kingseducation.com/uws Sustainability THE KINGS DIFFERENCE
Kings Education is committed to developing and implementing policies which allow us to operate in an environmentally sustainable way. We are also committed to nurturing a culture in which a heightened awareness and responsiveness to a sustainable life is Global Citizenship Award encouraged. As part of our partnership with United World Schools, all our students have the opportunity to work towards the UWS Global Citizenship Award. This recognises outstanding achievement within the context of the work of UWS.
It might involve fundraising, raising awareness amongst peer groups or the wider community, or even some voluntary START YOUR DEGREE Community work for UWS.
We are committed to encouraging students and staff to play an active role within their Fundraising Events at Kings wider communities at the local and global Staff and students at all of our locations take part in regular level. We are also dedicated to making a fundraising events. These have included cake sales, skydiving positive difference in each of the challenges, a Tour de France sweepstake, charity auctions communities to which we belong — and many more. locally, nationally and internationally. COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE
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Ya Gan from China Now studying Government with Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (ranked 9)
Ho Kit Leung from Hong Kong Now studying Biomedicine at Lancaster University (ranked 9 for Medicine)
“ Cambridge is my dream university and it is why I chose to study in the UK. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious institutes of
higher learning, and also has a traditionally strong Naheemat Mustapha from Nigeria reputation in Economics. ” Now studying Architecture at the Zixuan Xiong from China, now studying Economics University of Edinburgh (ranked 7 at the University of Cambridge (ranked 1) for Architecture) Pathways to the Best IT WORKS HOW UK Universities
If your ambition is to be accepted by a elite UK university, Kings Colleges in the UK offers you the perfect preparation. We deliver recognized UK pre-university programmes such as A-levels and GCSE, as well as specialized university foundation programmes which are recognized by the very best universities. Our grades are well above national averages with 56% of students achieving grades A«– A at A-level in 2015. Every top 30 UK university accepts Kings students, Kalu Onuma from Bulgaria including world-famous Oxford and Cambridge. Now studying Electrical & Electronics Engineering at the University of Sheffield THE KINGS DIFFERENCE (ranked 21) Outstanding Academic Results
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The Best UK Pre-university Learning Environment START YOUR DEGREE • S mall classes for maximum attention (4 – 10 for A-level) Irina Gorskaia from Russia G roup tutor and specialized subject teachers Now studying Fashion, Media • E xtensive programme of personalized and Marketing at the University • of Winchester (ranked 23 university counseling for Fashion) • E xceptional levels of student support • V aried opportunities for extracurricular experience • Small, friendly college communities
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