Happy Holidays from Britt!

To all our friends, students, and associates:

Britt wishes you and your a very

Happy Holiday season...

and a bright 2012!

Visit 130 colleges without leaving home!

Virtual College Fair

Join EducationUSA’s Inaugural Virtual College Fair this November!

The inaugural EducationUSA Virtual College Fair will take place during International Education Week this November, featuring over 130 U.S. colleges & universities from more than 11 states across the U.S.!  Each institution will be presenting for approximately 30 minutes during the event in virtual meeting rooms. So, during this 5-hour event there will be 13 different institutions presenting every half hour. If you cannot make it to see all your favorite colleges live, don’t worry. We will be recording each presentation and making these sessions available on our website by early 2012, as well as podcasting each session on iTunes!

Join us live on  Tuesday, November 15, from 9am-2pm (EST) and Thursday, November 17, from 9pm-2am (EST) (click on either link to see when these events will take place in your time zone)

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).

Taller de preparación para Estudiantes Indígenas interesados en cursar un posgrado en Estados Unidos

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. 

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

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.

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. 

   

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

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

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