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Program Outline

SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4 SESSION 5
(months 1-2) (months 3-4) (months 5-6) (months 7-8) (months 9-10)

Assessment & planning

English for Academic Preparation

Applying to US Universities

Individual advising

English for Academic Preparation

Writing University Application Essays

Individual advising

English for Academic Preparation

Test Preparation

 

Individual Advising

English for Academic Preparation

University Credit Course

 

Transitioning to the US University

Optional advising

English for Academic Preparation

University Credit Course (continues)

Transitioning to the US University

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English for Academic Preparation

A series of courses covers the language skills recessary for successful university study, including:

  • Academic Speaking
  • Listening to Lectures
  • Reading Academic Texts
  • Writing the Library Research Paper
  • Academic Writing Essentials

Other courses address needs in specific areas: grammar, vocabulary development, or pronunciation.

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Applying to US Universities

A combination of formal classes and individual advising to assist with:

  • Indentification and selection of appropriate universities and colleges
  • Preparation for TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, SAT
  • Preparation of the college/university application (including personal essay writing and admissions interview)

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The Academic Experience

One undergraduate for-credit course through Penn's College of Liberal and Professional Studies.*
Students:

  • Fine tune their language and study skills
  • Learn about the pace of instruction and performance expectations
  • Judge their readiness for degree study

*Students who do not qualify for the College of Liberal and Professional Studies may take for-credit courses at another college or university in Philadelphia

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Transitioning to the US University

A series of workshops orients students to the social and cultural aspects of life in a US university. Sample topics:

  • Academic study strategies
  • Faculty-student roles and relationships in US higher education
  • US university systems and structure - where to find information and how to get help
  • Networking and social interaction in the US university
  • Time management and effective study habits

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