Explore the college admissions process for international students, including those with special needs and requirements applying to U.S. colleges and universities.
Develop areas of expertise in counseling international students
Understand the unique needs of international students
Understand the testing requirements for international students
Learn about international student documentation requirements
Create strategies for advising international students
Guide international students in the transition to college
About this course:
Guide U.S.-bound international students. This course explores the college admissions process for international students, including the challenges of guiding them through the U.S. university system, and helping them understand the importance of fit vs. rankings. Additionally, the course covers issues unique to international students—with an emphasis on international students applying to U.S. colleges and universities—such as testing, financial, and visa requirements; the ethics of working with agents; writing effective personal statements; and demonstrating interest from afar.
Students who are enrolled in the college counseling certificate program may take the College Counseling for International Students course in place of the required Financial Aid Fundamentals course. When choosing this option they would be required to take another elective course. Please notify us if you decide to do this by sending an email to onlineccc@uclaextension.edu. Internet access required.
Students who are enrolled in the college counseling certificate program may take the College Counseling for International Students course in place of the required Financial Aid Fundamentals course. When choosing this option they would be required to take another elective course. Please notify us if you decide to do this by sending an email to onlineccc@uclaextension.edu. Internet access required.
Students who are enrolled in the college counseling certificate program may take the College Counseling for International Students course in place of the required Financial Aid Fundamentals course. When choosing this option they would be required to take another elective course. Please notify us if you decide to do this by sending an email to onlineccc@uclaextension.edu. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 29, 2023
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Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
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