American College Prep Bootcamp (2 weeks)

Catalog description

For students who are planning to apply to college in the U.S., or considering this option, this two-week course will provide them with a foundational understanding of American higher education. Students will explore various types of post-secondary institutions to help identify colleges and majors that fit their interests and objectives. They will explore the different components of the college application process, learn about student-driven processes such as course selection and declaring the major, and practice techniques for effective interviewing and essay writing. Looking ahead to American college life, students will exercise critical thinking skills, acquire some core principles of academic writing and research, and improve presentation skills, all of which will help them achieve success during their university studies. Finally, there will be discussion about professional goal setting, requiring students to create an individual action plan to lead them from high school through university and into the workplace.