University Prep

Intensive program specifically designed to help you gain acceptance into the U.S. university or college of your choice

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What is University Prep?

At University Prep, experts in the college prep field will help you make an informed decision about choosing and gaining admission to the right U.S. college.

Boost your SAT and/or ACT score working with The Princeton Review®, a leading provider in test preparation.

Benefits of University Prep

Improve your SAT or ACT score

Learn the admissions process and how to go about applying to your top choice schools

Develop a solid CV/résumé and a polished personal essay that highlight your strengths and represent the real you

Learn to present yourself professionally 

Benefits of University Prep

Tour area colleges and universities and speak to admissions personnel

Create an informed list of your safety, match, and reach schools for college application

Learn how to apply for financial aid and scholarships

Meet, work, and socialize with a dedicated group of like-minded peers

University Prep Locations

Columbia University

UC Berkeley

University of Chicago

Yale University

All University Prep Students Take the Following Courses:

College Prep: The Insider’s Guide to College Admissions Navigating the application and financial aid process How to create an effective academic vita Writing the perfect personal statement

The Princeton Review SAT Classroom Personalized instruction from Princeton review instructors on test

taking strategies 5 full practice tests Access to the Princeton Review Online Student Center

The ACT 101 4 hours of ACT instruction and strategy 1 full length test

Seminar: Creating Your Safety, Match and Reach College List

Instruction on guidance on how to go about choosing the right U.S. school that fits your goals

Why Students Choose University Prep

From the SIG Program Outcomes Assessment: Long Term Benefits to Alumni

College Tours

Engaging, Interactive and Intense College

and Test Taking Preparation

Socialization with like minded

peers

Students applying must be 15-18 years of age by August 31, 2014

University Prep does not require academic eligibility to participate

International students must be fluent in the English language to participate

Is Your Child Eligible for University Prep?

International students, for whom English is not their first language, are required to provide evidence of their English proficiency through the submission of standardized English language test scores (i.e. – TOEFL*™, TOEFL Junior*™) or school transcript indicating a proficient grade (A or B) in English.

Students From All Over the World Join Together Each Summer to

Live, Learn and Have Fun Together!

Past University Prep students have attended from countries such as these…

• China• Cypress• Vietnam• France• Turkey• Mexico• Russia• Ukraine• Thailand• Canada• The Netherlands• Hong Kong

All with the same goals in mind…

Choose the right university in the U.S. to apply to and attend

Typical Student Schedule8:00 a.m. Breakfast9:00 a.m. Test Prep1:00 p.m. Seminar12:00 p.m. Test Study Tutorial1:00 p.m. Lunch2:00 p.m. College Prep4:00 p.m. Test Study Tutorial5:00 p.m. Recreation/Counselor Led Activities6:00 p.m. Dinner7:00 p.m. Counselor Led Activities8:30 p.m. College Prep Study Tutorial9:45 p.m. Residence Hall Time11:00 p.m. Lights Out

Typical Program ScheduleWeek One Week Two Week Three•Test Prep•Practice Tests•College Prep•College Choice Seminar•Host Campus Tour / Info Session•Social Activities

•Test Prep•Practice Tests•College Prep•College Choice Seminar•Two Campus Tour Days•Social Activities

•Test Prep•Practice Test•College Prep•College Choice Seminar•Two Campus Tour Days•Social Activities

Activities

• Evening Programs• Saturday Get Away Days• Sunday Activity Day

Evening and weekend activities to meet and interact with your fellow students.

Campus scavenger hunts Sports and recreation activities Talent show Off campus trip to Six Flags Amusement Park

Every college student knows Sunday is for laundry, fun campus activities and much needed R&R – University Prep is no different. Enjoy the campus, take a walk in the surrounding area, or relax with friends.

Questions?

Please contact :Kate Vieillard-Director of Marketing

kvieillard@giftedstudy.org+1 203.399.5101

For more information, please visit our website:nsgtuniversityprep.org

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