Welcome Message from the EARCOS Executive Director and CIS Director of Higher Education

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2 Welcome Message from the EARCOS Executive Director and CIS Director of Higher Education Welcome to the first Institute on Higher Education Admission and Guidance, the culmination of a collaborative effort between EARCOS and the Council of International Schools (CIS). We are pleased to jointly host this new regional Asia/Pacific event. Dr. Richard Krajczar EARCOS Executive Director Paul Greene CIS Director of Higher Education This Institute is designed to connect the school and higher education communities for purposeful dialogue and networking, to enhance your knowledge of leading practices to guide, admit and support international students as they explore and choose their paths in higher education. We expect that you will find your time here to be well spent. Thanks to the CIS and EARCOS teams, especially the support of Bill Oldread and Joe Petrone with EARCOS, and Willemijn Nieuwenhuys and Nunana Nyomi with CIS, and the planning committee which includes David Birchenall (IS Manila), Jennifer Melton (IS Bangkok), Aleka Bilan (JIS), Kathy Schultz (NIST), Mary Adams (Pennsylvania State University), and Kindel Hollis (Trinity University). And of course, we are indebted to our respective office staff who provide support from Manila and Leiden. We are thrilled to have 110 universities and 150 counselors with us, exceeding our original goal. The Institute will be offered annually in the future, and we hope that it continues to grow. The workshops include university admissions topics as well as issues faced by our schools across the Asia/Pacific region. None of this would be possible without the contributions of our presenters and we hope that next year, you ll be inspired to submit a session proposal. Thanks to our many volunteers and to the Shangri-La for its hospitality and service, in support of our students, families and schools in the region. On behalf of the EARCOS and CIS Boards and our respective members, thank you for joining us at this CIS-EARCOS Institute on Higher Education and Admission. We hope you will leave energized by what you ve learned and the relationships you ve built. Dr. Richard Krajczar EARCOS Executive Director Paul Greene CIS Director of Higher Education

3 Table of Contents Inside front cover page Welcome Message 1 Meeting & Banquets Floor Plan 2 Day 1 - Welcome & Opening Session SESSION 1 SESSION 2 3 SESSION 3 4 SESSION 4 Day 2 SESSION 5 5 SESSION 6 SESSION 7 6 SESSION 8 SESSION 9 7 List of Participating Institutions Front cover photo: The Grand Palace The Grand Palace has an area of 218,400 sq. metres and is surrounded by walls built in The length of the four walls is 1,900 metres. Within these walls are situated government offices and the Chapel Royal of the Emerald Buddha besides the royal residences. When Siam restored law and order after the fall of Ayutthaya the monarch lived in Thonburi on the west side of the river. Rama I, on ascending the throne, moved the centre of administration to this side of the Chao Phraya; and, after erecting public monuments such as fortifications and monasteries, built a palace to serve not only as his residence but also his offices--the various ministries, only one of which remains in the palace walls. This palace came to be known as the Grand Palace, in which the earliest edifices contemporary with the foundation of Bangkok were the two groups of residences named the Dusit Maha Prasat and the Phra Maha Monthian. Front cover photo source: Meeting & Banquets Floor Plan Shangri-La Wing Level 1 SECRETARIAT 1

4 THURSDAY OCTOBER 1, :00-16:00 Registration DAY 1 - FRIDAY OCTOBER 2, :00-09:00 Arrival & Registration 9:00-9:50 Welcome & Opening Session in Ballroom 1 SESSION 1 ROOM 10:00-10:50 MICHAEL CLANCY, HS Counselor, Shekou International School THE VALLEY Managing Letters of Recommendation Letters of recommendation: How to set up procedures and limits. How to help your faculty write better letters. MARION KINDER, Associate Director of Admissions, Nagoya University GARDEN GALLERY MARIKO WATANABE, Globalization Office, University of Tokyo Study in Japan: Programs taught in English, no Japanese language requirements (and scholarships!) Find out about undergraduate programs taught in English at Japanese universities and how students apply. The options are growing, the process can be daunting, but the experience can be unique. ROYCE MUSSMAN, HS Counselor, Jakarta Intercultural School I Heart the Durian: Why Jakarta Is Ripe for Student Recruitment. Target Audience: University Admissions Officers With close to 28 million people living in the greater Jakarta metro region, the megalopolis offers unique opportunities and equally unique challenges to university admission representatives. How can you make the most of your visit to Jakarta? The panel strives to offer travel tips, sample school visit itineraries, and fun tidbits about Indonesian culture. Hopefully you will begin to understand why more universities should be recruiting in this dynamic and diverse city we affectionately call The Big Durian. PAULINE O BRIEN, Director of Educational Recruitment Services, CIS-Council of Int l Schools Counseling the Counselors: Advice and Tips on Managing Your Career A session of learning on how career counselors search for their own positions within international schools and what assistance is needed to support them identifying their next position. What professional advising and recruitment services are available and how can you use them? Developing the right skills in your search interview are essential. This session will explore ways to plan and be successful in your next career move. 10:50-11:10 Coffee & Tea Break Tea Lounge for workshop at Garden Gallery, Study, Valley, and Chao Phraya Room SESSION 2 11:15-12:05 TU ANH GILMORE, Counselor, Mont Kiara Int l School THE VALLEY PHAEDRA KUNIK, HS Counselor, Mont Kiara Int l School FAIZAL MUSA, Regional Dev. Mgr, IB Asia Pacific Advocating for the IB Diploma Student: From Programme to College Counselor to Admission Counselor Target Audience: Both Counselors and Univ. Admissions Officers As the IB programme continues to expand worldwide, school counselors will need to be able to identify how to best promote the strengths of their IB learner for higher educational opportunities. In this session, admissions counselors will leave with a clearer understanding of how IB Diploma students fare once they have enrolled, what characteristics help distinguish and define their success and how to interpret predicted scores in order to help navigate the college admissions process. KARIN HOLLEY, All School Counselor, Bali International School (Bali Island School) GARDEN GALLERY DENIS NIJHUIS, Recruitment And Communications Officer, University College Roosevelt Going Dutch! The Benefits of Studying in The Netherlands Studying in the Netherlands is an attractive alternative to studying in the usual places, the US, canada, the UK, or Australia. The Netherlands offers the most English-medium programmes in continental Europe; a number of its universities appear in the top 100 of several rankings; and its fees are very competitive. This workshop will focus on reasons why international students should consider studying in the Netherlands, and how the application process works. 2 JOEL PRESTI, Associate Director of International Implementation, College Board ELIZABETH O CONNELL, Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions, University of Pennsylvania EMILIE DICKSON, Asst. Director for Global Initiatives, University of Wisconsin-Madison Your colleague Dave Stanfield, CIS KINDEL HOLLIS, Associate Director of Admissions and Coordinator of International Admissions, Trinity University, TX An Insider s Look at U.S. Admissions Trends Impacting Students at CIS and EARCOS Member Schools With the growing focus on globalizing higher education, understanding the evolving landscape of American higher education admissions is more important than ever. This session will provide an in-depth look at the holistic admissions process employed by U.S. institutions. Gain an admission leader s perspective on key issues affecting undergraduate admissions in the U.S. What approaches are institutions using to diversify international student populations? How best can leaders at CIS and EARCOS schools prepare students for, and support

5 DAY 1 FRIDAY OCTOBER 2, 2015 ROOM them through, the complex college planning, application, admission, and enrollment process? Participants will gain data-driven strategies and resources for guiding students effectively through the often challenging U.S. undergraduate admission process. DREW CRAWFORD, Coordinator of International Admission, Case Western Reserve University The Bottom Line: An Applicant in 250 Characters or Fewer In a selective admissions process, there are more academically qualified students than there are seats in the class. To differentiate themselves, each applicant submits essays, resumes, and recommendations which are boiled down by an admissions officer into a straightforward summary for the committee. At Case Western, it s called The Bottom Line. How do pages and pages of credentials become a sentence or two? How do admissions officers build a case and capture a student s essence succinctly and efficiently? Walk through the evaluation process with us and help your students present the strongest applications possible. 12:15-13:30 Lunch in Ballroom 1 13:30-15:00 School Fair (universities speak to counselors) in Ballroom III 15:00-15:20 Coffee & Tea Break Tea Lounge for workshop at Garden Gallery, Study, Valley, and Chao Phraya Room SESSION 3 15:20-16:10 ALEKA BILAN, HS Counselor, Jakarta Intercultural School Using Student Strengths to Reframe the College Process Many international school counselors are using positive psychology to help students successfully navigate high school and beyond. We will share how to use students strength to reframe their college process. Ideas include: introducing this concept to parents, researching best fit and writing better college essays, and how strengths mining can positively impact counselor letters of recommendation. Finally, hear from university admission officers how they read for students strengths to determine best fit for their college. ROBBIE JEFFERISS, University Advisor, United World College South East Asia GARDEN GALLERY JOACHIM EKSTROM, High School Counselor, NIST International School Wanna be an Naviance Ninja? You ve got Naviance at your school, but you may only be using the bare minimum when it comes to the functionality of our old friend Naviance. This session is designed for beginner and intermediate users of Naviance who are interested in learning some additional functions of Naviance that can save time and increase the levels of service to your students and parents. We hope to share some tips and tricks and then break into smaller groups to log in and share some of the things we are doing with Naviance at our schools. Please bring your laptop. LINDA DE FLAVIS, University Advisor, United World College South East Asia THE VALLEY PENETHA OTT, Director of Admissions, International Recruitment at Brown University JIM MYTON, International Officer, University of Exeter Medical School When the World Is Your Oyster: University Challenges for TCKs Part presentation and part discussion forum, the workshop will highlight some of the complex issues involved in helping third culture kids plan, prepare for, and transition into, an educational system in a country that is not home ---even when it s their passport country. Through sharing of experiences and discussion of issues, workshop members can help each other develop strategies to address challenges that arise at all stages of the process. KAREN SCOTT, Director of International Student Services and Admission KINDEL HOLLIS, Associate Director of Admissions, Trinity University When the Cost Gets Too High - Financial Aid for Study in the U.S. With costs continuing to rise, many students believe they can t afford to study in the US. What kind of scholarships and aid are available for international students who want to study in the US? This session looks at needs analysis models and packaging strategies used to meet institutional goals. Learn how several colleges use data submitted on forms such as the International Student Financial Aid Application and the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE to award their students. 3

6 DAY 1 FRIDAY OCTOBER 2, 2015 SESSION 4 ROOM 16:20-17:10 JACQUELINE VOGL, Assistant VP, Global Education, SUNY Plattsburgh GARDEN GALLERY MARY ADAMS, Associate Director, Pennsylvania State University The Use and the Misuse of Rankings Providers, consumers, and proponents of post-secondary education worldwide are conflicted about the use of rankings when considering the value and fit of institutions for individual students. Rankings are, in essence, the outcome of sorting and filtering thousands of institutions by applying a limited number of priorities and values identified as important by the publishers of the rankings themselves. In this session, we will discuss the criteria used by several ranking bodies and compare them with the stated and unstated priorities of prospective undergraduates and their influencers in hopes of developing talking points that will positively inform the college search and selection processes. JONATHAN COX, Academic Advisor, GEMS World Academy, Singapore JIM MYTON, International Officer, University of Exeter Medical School JOHN BUSH, UniversityAdvisor, United World College of South East Asia Many Countries, Many Systems, Many Questions: Ethical Considerations in Multi-System Applications This session will consider practical and ethical issues that international school counselors and university admissions officers face when students apply to universities in more than one country. Through consideration of case studies, delegates will share expectations and experiences with regards to students who may seek to exploit the gaps between different admission systems or fall victim to them. What is the expectation from universities? What actions are appropriate or permissible from a counselor? Join us as we consider these questions, aim to identify best practice and consider possible ways forward. ANNE CORRIVEAU, Senior Associate Director, Boston University JENNIFER SIMONS, Associate Director, Tufts University Behind the Curtain - A view of holistic admissions and the US selection process Admissions offices spend long hours evaluating student applications from all around the globe. What factors are the most critical to a student s chances of gaining admission to a selective college or university? Participate in this hands-on workshop where we will look at individual cases. Workshop attendees will take the role of admissions officers in the holistic review process. DAY 2 SATURDAY OCTOBER 3, 2015 SESSION 5 09:00-09:50 JOEL PRESTI, Associate Director of International Implementation, College Board GARDEN GALLEY MARY ADAMS, Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions, Pennsylvania State University Ready, Set, Go! Preparing for the Int l Launch of the Redesigned SAT and PSAT/NMSQT This comprehensive session explores the myriad resources that support students in achieving university and career success. We will discuss the most recent updates to the PSAT/NMSQT and key changes to the redesigned SAT launching internationally in May Participants will also receive an in-depth look at Khan Academy s SAT practice materials to support educators as they help prepare students for this global benchmark assessment. We will also examine the potential impact of the redesigned tests on international admission and guidance so that counselors and higher education professionals can effectively advise students as they apply to universities in the U.S. and around the world. 4 JEREMY BURGESS, Assistant Director (International Office) & Head of International Student Recruitment Officer, University of Warwick ANDREW HOUGHTON, Head of Careers and Universities, Bangkok Patana School CHARLOTTE ISAACS, Student Recruitment Officer, University of Oxford Assistant Director (International Office) & Head of International Student Recruitment University Admissions Officers spend around 90 seconds reading a student s UCAS personal statement and they may make an offer based on those 4000 characters (including spaces). So what is it that the Admissions Team are really looking for in an effective personal statement and how can College Counsellors help their students stand out from the crowd? This workshop will provide examples, resources and a combined experience of over 25 years to help answer all of these questions. JULIE LINDSAY, HS Counselor, American International School Guangzhou Senior Year Stress and the College App Process High school counselors support their students mental health and well being in a myriad of ways. Of particular interest is how we help students through the college application process in our international settings. This session will look at strategies for school counselors to help kids with stress as they prepare for college, initiate the application process, and later, receive news from their chosen colleges and universities. Topics for discussion will include evidence from student surveys, recommended strategies for stress management and ways in which colleges share admissions decisions.

7 DAY 2 SATURDAY OCTOBER 3, 2015 SESSION 6 ROOM 10:00-10:50 JANELLE GRIER / ANDREA THOMPSON, Counselors, International School Manila GARDEN GALLERY Composing College Essays With Style and Flair In this workshop we will provide tips and ideas about how to organize college essay writing workshops at your school. We will show you how International School Manila helps students uncover and share their personal experiences, write about their passions, and finesse and edit their writing. Come ready to write and share your ideas! GAVIN HORNBUCKLE, University Counselor, Dwight School Seoul Challenging Assumptions: How Successful are Int l Schools in Creating Global Citizens? This workshop will present research that shows that international schools may not be preparing students for success as international students in universities around the world. Approximately 80% of students attending international schools are citizens of the host country, but many are attending an international school in order to gain access to western higher education. The workshop will include discussion of ways developing students intercultural competence and preparing them as global citizens can prepare them to for university transition. DIANE ELLISON, Associate V.P. of International Enrollment, Rochester Institute of Technology KAREN GOUDEY, Sr. Associate Director, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Geek is Chic! (STEM) Have you ever felt that STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) admissions requirements were from a galaxy far, far away? Do you often think the geek shall inherit the earth ; how do I help them? Join us for this presentation which explains the magic behind STEM admissions. The panelists will share case studies from U. S. institutes of Technology incorporating various curricula (IB, AP, A-levels, etc.) into the admissions process. BETTY CHANG, International Liason Officer, Western University (University of Western Ontario, Canada) THE VALLEY JENNIFER CHEONG, College Counselor, Suzhou Singapore International School DAYNA LI, International Recruiter/Advisor, The University of British Columbia From Both Sides of the Desk - Canadian Application/Admissions Take a trip across Canada from coast to coast to learn more about the Canadian Admissions Process from both sides of the desk. Learn why students choose Canada for post-secondary study and leave with a resource to get started with helping students navigate Canadian study options. 10:50-11:10 Coffee & Tea Break Tea Lounge for workshop at Garden Gallery, Study, Valley, and Chao Phraya Room SESSION 7 11:10-12:00 SHAUN MCELROY, College Counselor, Shanghai American School GARDEN GALLERY Tips and Tools for Expanding the Typical Student College List Counselors are always looking for ways to more actively engage student and families around the development of their college list. But how to have kids look beyond the usual suspects and explore colleges that are good for them? This workshop will present some tools, tips and hands on activities that may just help. DARRYL TYNEN, Asst. Director of Int l Admissions, Northeastern University BEAU BENSON, Senior Assistant Director, New York University WILLIAM JOHNSON, K-12 Curriculum Director, American International School, Ho Chi Minh City Considering English Proficiency and Waivers English proficiency is a legal requirement for all students studying in the US and a crucial part of a student s application. Absent a test score, confirming full proficiency in students from non-, or partially, English backgrounds becomes highly complex. If misjudged, a waiver may have long-term negative ramifications for students. Using case studies, two highly selective US universities will outline how English proficiency waivers are considered and approved internally. As well, an example will be presented of holistic changes being implemented within a Vietnamese international school to improve students overall English preparation. JENNY THACKER, International Officer, The University of Edinburgh DOMINIC MILNE, Deputy Head of International Office, Student Recruitment Admission and Guidance DAVID BIRCHENALL, Counseling Program Leader, International School of Manila Study in Scotland - Highlights of the Scottish Higher Education System This session will focus on the benefits of the Scottish education system for today s internationally minded student. Scotland s Universities are consistently ranked in the top global 200, are some of the highest ranked universities in the UK for student experience, and of course have histories which date back 700 years. Hear from a collaboration of two of Scotland s leading teaching and research universities, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, on the structure and unique differences. Also, hear from an experienced international high school counsellor as to the benefits of the Scottish system compared to other parts of the UK. 12:00-13:15 Lunch in Ballroom II 5

8 DAY 2 SATURDAY OCTOBER 3, 2015 SESSION 8 ROOM 13:15-14:05 RHONDA FISHER, University Counselor, Surabaya Intercultural School GARDEN GALLERY Cultures Collide: West Meets East In University Counseling When Western teachers enter an Eastern culture it is important to understand the culture, traditions, and values of the culture and parents/students they serve. This workshop will address those cultural differences and provide some suggestions/strategies to help a Western counselor interact with Eastern parents/students for a smoother college application process. MARC MARIER, University Counselor, Chinese International School Hong Kong Pressure for Prestige: Addressing Student Well-Being in the College Process As university counselors we know that the pressure to matriculate to a handful of the world s most prestigious universities is only increasing. In this workshop, we ll explore underlying reasons as well as the effects on students in terms of their well-being. We ll also share our efforts at the Chinese International School to address this issue with our student and parent community. The workshop format will include presentation, discussion and goal-setting. DAMIEN PITTER, Global Coordinator of the Global Citizen Diploma; Counselor and Academic Advisor, Yokohama International School JAMES MACDONALD, Head of School, NIST International School The Global Citizenship Diploma: How a Consortium of International Schools is Redefining the High School Diploma The Global Citizen Diploma (GCD) is a new high-school qualification, adopted by a consortium of four leading international schools (American School of Bombay, NIST International School, Yokohama International School and Zurich International School). This new diploma allows students to reflect upon their learning through an online portfolio, providing evidence of thinking, skill and value development in core areas of global citizenship and a range of individual proficiencies. The qualification validates these achievements, allowing students to tell their story, beyond what traditional academic transcripts allow. The GCD also provides busy college admissions professionals a comprehensive way of identifying students most suited to study at their institutions while providing schools with a credential more aligned to their missions. 14:15-15:15 University Fair (counselors speak with university representatives) BALLROOM III 15:15-15:30 Coffee & Tea Break Tea Lounge for workshop at Garden Gallery, Study, Valley, and Chao Phraya Room 15:30-17:30 University Fair (students/parents speak with university representatives) BALLROOM III SESSION 9 16:30-17:30 KAREN KAYLOR, Independent Adviser, ISS Singapore GARDEN GALLERY LINDSAY KEHL, School Counselor, American School Bombay Create A Counselor Peer Support Group In Your Region Using lessons learned from creating and maintaining a peer counseling support group for international guidance counselors in Singapore, the presenters will demonstrate how pooling professional knowledge can make your job easier. Tips will include communication tools as well as information about group meetings. A conversation about inclusiveness (international school counselors/local school counselors, non-school based professionals such as national representatives) will follow. ALEXANDRA (ALEKA) BILAN, Jakarta Intercultural School SOMMER BLOHM, International School Beijing WARREN EMANUEL, Taipei American School Current Issues Facing College Counselors EARCOS counselors will facilitate this session based on overall numbers. They will engage participants in conversations about relevant issues, so bring any issues or questions you would like to discuss. The ensuing dialogues will also seek to answer frequently asked questions, like: What works for you in your university admissions offices? - How do you juggle the pressures from parents, school boards, and university admissions? - How do we inform students and parents about the revised SAT? What crucial elements should be included in a High School Profile? - How do we create an excellent school visit for college representatives? This is a similar session to the job-a-like sharing at the EARCOS Teachers Conference. JANE LARSSON, Executive Director, Council of International Schools; Chair, Int l Task Force on Child Protection How Effective Is Your School s Child Protection Program? (The Counselor s Perspective) The International Task Force on Child Protection (ITFCP) identified 14 Essential Questions to promote dialogue, stimulate research and inform the development of leading practices that schools should adopt to ensure high levels of child protection. Participants will work in small groups to review these questions, assess their schools effectiveness, and identify areas for improvement. 17:45-18:15 Closing Session 18:15-20:15 Reception 6

9 Participating Institutions Recognition and acknowledgement go to all professionals who are participating in this inaugural CIS EARCOS Institute on Higher Education and Admissions. We extend appreciation for their commitment, dedication and contributions aimed toward heightened support and focused guidance for our international community of students and parents. Schools BANGLADESH American International School Dhaka CHINA American International School of Guangzhou Beijing BISS International School Canadian International School of Hong Kong Ltd Concordia International School Shanghai Hangzhou International School Debra Cantrell International School of Beijing International School of Qingdao International School of Tianjin Nanjing International School Ningbo Foreign Language School Shanghai American School Shekou International School Shenzhen College of International Education SIP Dulwich College United School (Dulwich International High School Suzhou) Suzhou Singapore International School Teda International School Wellington College International Tianjin Western Academy of Beijing YK Pao School Hong Kong (SAR) China Chinese International School Hong Kong Hong Kong Academy Hong Kong International School International Christian School Victoria Shanghai Academy FIJI International School Suva INDIA American School of Bombay Woodstock School INDONESIA Bali Island School Bandung Independent School British School Jakarta Canggu Community School Hillcrest International School Jakarta Intercultural School North Jakarta International School Sekolah Pelita Harapan Lippo Village Surabaya Intercultural School JAPAN Aoba - Japan International School Canadian Academy Fukuoka International School International School of Asia, Karuizawa (ISAK) Nagoya International School Osaka International School of Kwansei Gakuin St. Mary s International School Yokohama International School LAOS Vientiane International School MALAYSIA Alice Smith School IGB International School Marlborough College Malaysia Mont Kiara International School The International Parkcity The International School of Kuala Lumpur MONGOLIA International School of Ulaanbaatar MYANMAR Ayeyarwaddy International School International School of Myanmar The International School Yangon Yangon International School PHILIPPINES Brent International School Manila Cebu International School International School Manila The British School Manila SINGAPORE Chatsworth International School GEMS World Academy Singapore ISS International School, Singapore Nexus International School Singapore American School SJI International Tanglin Trust School United World College of South East Asia (Dover Campus) United World College South East Asia - East Campus SOUTH KOREA Chadwick International Daegu International School Dwight School Seoul Korea International School Korea International School - Jeju Seoul International School TAIWAN American School in Taichung Kaohsiung American School Taipei American School Taipei European School THAILAND American Pacific International School Bangkok Patana School Berkeley International School British International School, Phuket Bromsgrove International School Chiang Rai International Christian School Harrow International School Bangkok International Community School International School Bangkok KIS International School NIST International School Phuket International Academy Ruamrudee International School Shrewsbury International School Bangkok St. Andrew s International School St. Stephen s International School St. Andrews International School Bangkok Thai-Chinese International School VIETNAM American International School British International School Hanoi British International School, Ho Chi Minh City Concordia International School Hanoi International School Ho Chi Minh City/ International Education Corporation Renaissance International School Saigon Saigon South International School United Nations International School of Hanoi Universities AUSTRALIA University of Melbourne CANADA Carleton University McGill University Memorial University of Newfoundland Ryerson University The University of British Columbia Trent University University of Waterloo Western University FRANCE IESEG School of Management CHINA Hong Kong (SAR) Centennial College City University of Hong Kong The Chinese University of Hong Kong IRELAND Irish American University, Dublin Campus ITALY Università Bocconi JAPAN International Christian University Nagoya University The University of Tokyo NETHERLANDS Maastricht University University College Roosevelt SINGAPORE Yale-NUS College SPAIN IE University 7

10 Participating Institutions SWITZERLAND Ecole hotelière de Lausanne Franklin University Switzerland Glion Institute of Higher Education Les Roches International School of Hotel Management THAILAND Webster University in Thailand UNITED KINGDOM Arts University Bournemouth Queen Mary University of London St George s, University of London The University of Edinburgh University of Aberdeen University of Bristol University of Exeter University of Glasgow University of Warwick UNITED STATES American University Bard College at Simon s Rock Beloit College Bentley University Boston University Brown University Carroll College Case Western Reserve University Colby-Sawyer College Creighton University Drake University Elon University Emory University Fairleigh Dickinson University Foothill and De Anza Colleges Fordham University George Mason University Grinnell College Hawai i Pacific University Hobart and William Smith Colleges Hofstra University Hult International Business School, San Francisco Illinois College Indiana University Iowa State University Ithaca College Juniata College Kalamazoo College Kendall College Knox College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Lynchburg College Marquette University Marymount California University McDaniel College Messiah College Michigan State University Millsaps College Monmouth College New York University Northeastern University Rochester Institute of Technology Savannah College of Art and Design Southern Methodist University St Edward s University State University of New York at Plattsburgh Suffolk University Syracuse University Texas Christian University The Pennsylvania State University The University of Tulsa Trinity University Tufts University University at Buffalo, The State University of New York University of California, Berkeley University of California, Irvine University of California, Santa Cruz University of Colorado Boulder University of Denver University of Evansville University of Iowa University of La Verne University of Miami University of Missouri University of North Texas University of Pennsylvania University of Puget Sound University of Redlands University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of Wisconsin-Madison Vassar College Worcester Polytechnic Institute The College Board Participating Institutions A list of university admissions officers and K-12 guidance counselor delegates can be found at the below link. You will also find additional and relevant CIS-EARCOS Institute information at This is accessible by using your CIS log in credentials. Acknowledgments Special Thanks to the following EARCOS and CIS staff Vitz Baltero Ver Castro Edzel Drilo Carol Scott Anouk Van der Wal Shangri-La Hotel Sivaporn Chaiyasuta, Director of Sales - MICE Urasa Nicrothanon, Assistant Director of Events Management 8

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12 East Asia Regional Council of Schools Council of International Schools