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Sunday, October 16, 2011

Comexus offers 20 scholarships for indigenous students...


If you or someone you know is a Mexican national of indigenous descent, please check out the following scholarship info.  Applicants must speak an indigenous language and score 450 on the Institutional TOEFL (which Britt can prepare you to take then apply the exam).


El Taller está orientado a potenciales candidatos mexicanos de origen indígena interesados en cursar un posgrado (Maestría o Doctorado) en los Estados Unidos. Se busca apoyar estos candidatos para que conozcan a detalle el proceso que deberán seguir para ingresar a un programa de posgrado en una universidad estadounidense y solicitar becas y apoyos que les permitan cubrir el costo de sus estudios, entre ellos la Beca Fulbright-García Robles de Posgrado.

Requisitos:
 □ Ser de nacionalidad mexicana, de origen indígena, residir en el país y ser hablantes de una lengua indígena.
 □ Haber terminado una carrera universitaria a nivel Licenciatura y/o Maestría o estar en los últimos semestres.
 □  Tener un promedio mínimo de 8.5 en el último grado de estudios cursado (Licenciatura o Maestría según corresponda).
 □ Tener interés en estudiar una Maestría o un Doctorado en los Estados Unidos.
 □ TOEFL institucional* de 450 puntos.
 □ Llenar el formato de solicitud.
 □ Carta de auto adscripción a un grupo indígena.
 Presentar una carta de alguna autoridad de su comunidad que hable de los vínculos del candidato con la misma. 

Monday, September 26, 2011

Princeton & Yale undergrad info. session this week...



Interested in Princeton or Yale? Don't miss this info. session!


When: Sept. 28, 2011, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Where:EducationUSA Advising Center in the Benjamin Franklin Library

Learn more about undergraduate studies at Princeton and Yale.  Amin Gonzalez from Yale and Chris Burkmar from Princeton will give an overview of the concept of a liberal arts education, discuss the residential experience, and offer information about the highly selective admissions process and financial aid. 

EducationUSA Mexico City 
EducationUSA
dentro de la Biblioteca Benjamin Franklin
Liverpool, 31 Col. Juarez
Mexico DF, 06600

Tel. 5080-2801, 2802
   EducationUSA Mexico City 
   EducationUSAMX

Sunday, September 11, 2011

TOEFL Prep for Spanish Speakers now in American Book Store

Greg Britt's "TOEFL Prep for Spanish Speakers" is now available in the American Book Store in downtown Mexico City (Bolivar 23, Centro).


The title sells for 400. pesos.  This is the book we use in our basic TOEFL prep courses (for pre-iBT, ITP, and PBT).  We provide copies to our students at the reduced price of only 280. pesos.


It's also available on-line (about $26. USD) at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.  


It's also listed on a new on-line book store in England that we really like because shipping of all books to Mexico is FREE!  Check out bookdepository.co.uk...here's direct link to the book there:  click here.  


If you are interested in using this text in your school, please contact us for info. on volume discounts and teacher training.


And if you don't live in Mexico City, get a copy of the book and take your classes virtually using our eClassroom...info.:  www.etoeflprep.com.

Friday, September 9, 2011

Need help with your undergrad essay writing?

EducationUSA Information Session

“Undergraduate Essay Writing Workshop.” FREE


Date: Thursday, September 8
    Time: 16:00 to 18:00
    Place: EducationUSA Advising Center

    Improve your undergraduate application to a U.S. university by coming    to this session that covers the entire process of writing an effective          personal essay. Topics include essay structure, brainstorming techniques, cultural expectations and editing strategies.


*Para registrarte para una sesión informativa de EducationUSA denrto de la Biblioteca Benjamin Franklin, favor de ir aqui y llenar todos los campos. 


   

Monday, August 15, 2011

'Tis the season...for education fairs! Here's one more...

World Grad School Tour

Are you interested in studying for an internationally recognised Masters or PhD degree? Then mark your calender!  The QS World Grad School Tour is your chance to meet with some of the top universities from around the world.



Event features
  • Meet face to face with the people who will be reviewing your applications
  • Participate in discussions with national and international graduate school admissions officers
  • Networking opportunities with fellow applicants and alumni
  • Admissions advice
  • A to Z of Masters and PhD subjects offered
  • Personal meetings available through 'Grad School Select'
  • Scholarships available
  • Funding and career advice

Monday, August 1, 2011

Coming soon, the MBA Tour...


If you're thinking about an MBA, you'll want to register for this annual fair.  Keep in mind that you will most likely need to take the iBT or PBT TOEFL exam (which Britt can help you prepare for) and the GMAT, among other admissions requisites.
The MBA Tour
¿Listo para estudiar un MBA?
Reúnete con las mejores escuelas de negocios del mundo
Ciudad de México, lunes 15 de agosto, 17.00 hrs. - 22.00 hrs., Hotel Marquis Reforma 
¡Regístrate ahora! 



Escuelas Participantes

Boston University Emory University 
ESMT 
HEC Montréal
IE Business School
INSEAD
McGill University
Purdue University
Queen's University
Rice University
Thunderbird

University of British Columbia
University of Maryland
University of Rochester
University of Denver
University of Tampa
College of William and Mary 
Loyola University Chicago
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
York University
¡y más!








Wednesday, July 6, 2011

6 new PBT TOEFL exams are scheduled for Mexico City





ETS has announced that 6 new PBT (paper-based official) tests 
have been planned for Mexico City!


There are six PBT's now available for registration.  We think this is important because the exam (and the preparation) is a bit easier--and there's no Speaking section, which is hard for some.  Nearly all universities that require official TOEFL (yes, there are a few exceptions now) will accept either iBT or PBT.  To register go to www.toefl.org, where you can choose your date, make your payment, and reserve your place before the tests are full!  (You reserve for iBT dates at the same site).  The fee for both formats is the same, $160 USD.


The new PBT dates are: 


Aug. 13
Oct. 15
Nov. 12
Jan 14, 2012
Mar. 09
May 05



To prepare for this course, contact us for options--you can take the same course for PBT and ITP (Institutional, which we apply)