Boost your opportunity for success

Build confidence, skill and get started with your application to American universities

Every international student can improve their profile for admission to an American university.  The International Institute’s American College Prep Summer Programs offer a variety of opportunities to strengthen your application.  Our air-conditioned building, fully internet equipped classrooms, café, garden, and extensive library provide a perfect setting for your studies.  Students may take one, two or all the modules to enhance their chances of successful admission.

American Universities require either TOEFL or the SAT for international students whose first language is not English.  The summer is the best time to focus on these exams.  Without the distraction of academic work, you will concentrate on the exam you choose, and measurably improve your scores.

FLYER: Boost your opportunity for ADMISSION success!

TOEFL Bootcamp:

TOEFL Bootcamp: July 1^st to July 12^th  

10 am to 1pm:  Monday through Friday; 30 hours.

On Fridays after class, students from both classes may choose to enjoy vigorous physical activity from 1-2:30 led by our camp director.

One-on-One private tutoring:

Perhaps you have taken a rigorous SAT or TOEFL prep course and feel you just need to hone your performance in specific areas.  Or, you have completed our two-week intensive course and have identified areas of weakness you would like to improve.  Our American College Prep summer offers total flexibility to meet your needs.

You may register for as many one-on-one TOEFL or SAT prep sessions. as you need between July 1^st and July 31^st.

Community Service:

American universities look for student engagement in activities that contribute to their communities.  As part of our American College Prep summer, we will create opportunities for service both at the International Institute and beyond.   Students who complete 50 hours of community service between July 1^st and July 31^st will receive an official letter from the International Institute that explains the service project and number of hours for inclusion in college applications.

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Workshop for a successful Common App:  July 22-26^th 11-12:30.

For all students, the Common Application, required by most US universities is challenging.

This four-day workshop, guided by an American college professor,  will teach students how to approach and complete the common app. It will emphasize the essay—the most crucial part of the application.  The essay gives applicants a chance to say something important about themselves that is not covered in transcripts, recommendations, or activity lists.   In this workshop students get started:  what is a good topic?  What topics should be avoided?  How does one begin to write?  Each student will leave the workshop with a draft of a viable common app essay and knowledge about how to approach the writing supplements, as well as confidence in their ability to complete the common app.

Register HERE