University Placement Service with Kaplan International in the USA 2015

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1 University Placement Service with Kaplan International in the USA

2 University Placement Service in the USA A prestigious degree from an English-speaking university is a great way to launch you into an international career. With the Kaplan University Placement Service (UPS) you will benefit from our extensive network of partner institutions and our wealth of experience in guiding students through the admissions process. Our dedicated staff can help you gain entry to graduate and undergraduate courses at universities in the USA. With over 100 university and college partners, you are sure to find your perfect academic destination with Kaplan International. You can even apply before you enter the USA and receive a conditional letter of acceptance. When you choose the Kaplan International University Placement Service, you are choosing a pathway to success! Many Kaplan partner schools will even accept a successful completion of Kaplan's English level in lieu of TOEFL or IELTS scores! University Placement Service includes: Personalized guidance/assistance/coaching in selecting a program and institute Free English Pre-Arrival Test Support in the Application Process Academic advising during your English studies Conditional Letter of Acceptance (CLA) Guaranteed Admission (if all requirements are met) Study English at Kaplan Study at any of our 100+ partner universities and colleges Graduate with a Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor or Master s degree Our Partners Kaplan is proud to work in partnership with over 100 university partners in the USA. 2

3 University Placement Service Facts: Every year hundreds of students transfer from Kaplan to colleges and universities across the USA to pursue diploma, certificate, associate, bachelor and master programs Our UPS team has years of experience in guiding our students to the appropriate university and subject choice No official English test score is required for entry to a selection of our partner institutes, making your path to university acceptance easier Our UPS service is free when you study with Kaplan for 16 weeks or more UPS provides access to over one hundred Kaplan UPS partners in the USA Your Route to Academic Success Study English with Kaplan International in the USA Associate's Degree Certificate/Diploma Bachelor s Degree (Undergraduate) Master s Degree (Graduate) 1 to 2 Year Programs 4 Year Programs 1 to 3 Year Programs Not sure what you want to study? Don't worry! Kaplan International will help you decide! Selecting a program and institute takes time and consideration. If you have an idea of what you want to study, you should think about the type of degree or diploma you want to obtain in the USA. Do you want to graduate with a diploma, bachelor's, or master s degree? Also think about the different types of education: in general college education is more practical and prepares you for a specific career, whereas university degrees are more academically focused or research based. 3

4 Progress and level chart The chart below shows the progress you can make with a Kaplan language course. On arrival at your school you will be given a proficiency test to enable our staff to place you in the correct class for your level of language ability. Regular progress tests during the course will then allow your teachers to monitor your level of improvement. Equivalent exam level 60 KAPLAN LEVELS CEFR TOEFL IELTS CAMBRIDGE ALTE PTE Proficiency Advanced Higher Lower C Level CPE C Level CAE B Level FCE B Level PET A Level 1 KET 0 Elementary Length of study in weeks (Intensive English)* A *Please note that 10 weeks per level is just a guide to average progress rates on an Intensive English course. We cannot guarantee an exact period of study over which specific language goals can be attained. Breakthrough Level Kaplan levels explained Elementary You can use and recognize common words, greetings, and simple instructions, but you have limited grammatical knowledge. Lower You can write and speak in familiar situations and have a fair knowledge of grammar, but your vocabulary is limited. You can talk about everyday matters, but with a limited range of style and expression. You read and write fluently about familiar topics. Higher You are competent with grammar and can understand and contribute to most conversations on familiar topics, but may make some mistakes. Advanced You communicate confidently and fluently, but may lack specialist vocabulary and make some errors with complex language. Proficiency You are very close to native speaker fluency and can handle all complex written and spoken language. 4

5 Not sure if your English is good enough? Kaplan International will help you determine what your English level is before you leave your home country! We will tell you how many course weeks you need to meet your chosen university or college's minimum level requirement, so don't wait! Part of University Placement Service is a free Pre-Arrival Test to determine your level of English. Based on this assessment, Kaplan can estimate the time you need to improve your English to the required level for admission into university or college. Many of our partners accept the successful completion of Kaplan levels for admission into their programs! University Placement 175 USD* Available to students with minimum booking of 8 weeks Free service for students on courses of 16 weeks or more Extra application: 50 USD** Personalized help in selecting a program and institute Assistance with one application to a partner institute Conditional letter of acceptance Academic advising during studies Guaranteed admission if all entry requirements are met * First school application ** Up to three schools How to Apply: Students can apply before or after their course start date; minimum 8 weeks enrollment is required. 1. Send the completed UPS inquiry form along with a copy of the transcript and submit it to your Kaplan International Representative 2. Receive a personalized list of programs at partner institutions and help selecting one based on your English level, grades, future objectives and preferred study location 3. Choose your university or college and let your Kaplan Representative know 4. Kaplan International will apply to one of the partner institutes on your behalf 5. Receive your Conditional Letter of Acceptance (CLA) - (It may take from 4 to 12 weeks to receive your CLA) What can you expect after you arrive in the USA? As soon as you start your course at Kaplan International in the USA, a University Placement Service Advisor will schedule an informational session with you. During this meeting the University Placement Service Advisor will help you prepare all documents needed to finalize the transfer to university or college. 5

6 Kaplan International partner universities and colleges in the USA American International College Highline College San Francisco State University Antioch University Hillsborough Community College Santa Barbara City College Arkansas State University Humboldt State University* Santa Monica College Art Institute (all 18 locations) IIT- Illinois Institute of Technology Seattle Central College Austin Community College Irvine Valley College Sierra College Bakersfield College Kaplan University Snow College Bauder College Laney College Southern New Hampshire University Bay State College Los Angeles Film School Southwestern Oregon Community College Bellevue College Lynn University Spokane Falls Community College Berkeley College, NY, NJ Manhattan Institute of Management Stetson University Berkeley Community College Manhattanville College SUNY Alfred State College Brandeis University, IBS McNeese State University SUNY Cobleskill Bunker Hill Community College MCPHS University SUNY Plattsburgh University Butte College Mercy College Tacoma Community College California State University, Bakersfield Merrimack College Tennessee Technical University California State University, Chico Merritt College Texas Christian University California State University, Northridge Metropolitan College of NY Texas Wesleyan University California State University, San Bernardino* MiraCosta College Tiffin University California State University, Stanislaus Monroe College Troy University Canada College Mt. Hood Community College University of Arkansas- Fayetteville Chemeketa Community College National Polytechnic College University of Arkansas- Forth Smith Citrus College New England College University of California, Berkeley Extension Clark College New England Institute of Art University of California, Irvine Extension College of Alameda New Mexico State University-Las Cruces* University of California, Los Angeles Extension College of Idaho New York Film Academy University of California, Santa Cruz Extension College of Marin North Country Community College University of Dallas, MBA* College of San Mateo Northeastern University Global Pathways University of Findlay College of the Desert Northern Arizona University University of Montana Concordia College NYIT- New York Institute of Technology* University of Nebraska Omaha Dean College Old Dominion University University of the Pacific, MBA DeAnza College Old Dominion University Utica College DePaul University Pace University Global Pathways Vaughn College DeVry University Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Virginia Marti College of Art + Design Eastern Illinois University Pacific Lutheran University Warner Pacific College Edmonds Community College Palomar College Wartburg College El Camino College Pierce College Washington State University Fisher College Quinnipiac University West Hills College Fontbonne University Rider University Western Oregon University Foothill College Rocky Mountain College of Art+ Design Whittier College* Full Sail University Saginaw Valley State University* Widener University Fullerton College* Saint Francis University Willamette University, MBA Fulton-Montgomery Comm. College Saint Joseph's University Woodbury University Golden West College Saint Peter s University* Green River Community College Skyline College *Not available for conditional admissions Information is subject to change. Published January