The Cambridge Institute of International Education
College Head Start
What is College Head Start?
o It is a nine-day college camp that aims at preparing high school students to get a head start on their successful college admission in the US.
o The camp will be held from August 9 through August 17, 2013
o The program also aims at laying the foundation for college success by teaching the fundamental skills crucial to high achievement in college.
Program OverviewThe college camp package will feature the following programs:
o Lecture series and workshops at the Harvard campus
o Campus tours and admission information sessions led by admissions representatives from the most prestigious colleges in the US
o Panel and Q&A with student ambassadors from Harvard and MIT
o Tours of Massachusetts' historical sites
o Optional road trip to the top colleges in the Northeast of the US from August 17 through August 24, 2013
o The entire package will include food and housing. (First week: Fisher College/ second week: hotels)
Lecture Series at Harvard
o Strategies for College Success (Introduction curricula, syllabi, and success strategies from top colleges)
o Communication skills (Cross-cultural communication and public speaking)
o Effective Study Skills for College Success (TOEFL and SAT)
o Effective College Essay Writing
o Career & Aptitude Orientation
o The camp will feature campus tours and information sessions in Massachusetts colleges that feature different programs and student population
o The information sessions will be held by admission representatives from Harvard, MIT, Boston University, Tufts University, Boston College, Northeastern University, and Wentworth College.
Campus Tours
Panel with Student Ambassadors from Harvard and MIT
Students will participate in a student panel/ Q&A session
with Harvard and MIT students ambassadors to learn about
the college experience from students' perspectives
The student ambassadors will later on serve as peer-mentor
for our participating students, as they will be working on
their college admission applications
Students will visit Boston's most famous historical sites and museums: The Freedom Trail; the Museum of
Science; the Boston Common Swan Boat, the Prudential Skywalk, and more.
Sightseeing
Lecturer Profile Rachelle Mathurin
Education- Harvard Graduate School of Education: Masters in International Education Policy - Berea College / Berea, Kentucky: Bachelors in Education Studies/ Communication/ Peace &
Social Justice) - Language Skills: English, French, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and knows some Russian
Work Experience:- United Nations – Interpreter/ administrative assistant- Harvard Graduate School of Education - Director of the Teacher Training program for Haitian
English teachers (2011-2012)- Student Admissions Ambassador at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (2011 - 2012)- Harvard Graduate School of Education: President of the organization "HGSE for Haiti" - Harvard Graduate School of Education: President of the Asian, Latino, Native American, and
African Alliance (ALANA)- Berea College (2007-2011)- Campus coordinator- Haiti Mission Service: Director of the English for Professionals online program - Curriculum Developer/Teacher Trainer for two years- Taught ESL and TOEFL for eight years- Berea College - Member of the Speech and Debate Team
Hobbies: Play the violin/cooking
Devin Morey
Education- University of New Hampshire : Double Major in International Affairs and Spanish- TEFL certified - Language Skills: English/Spanish
Work Experience:- American Language Academy: ESL and Academic Coordinator- FLS International : Assistant Director- Cambridge Institute of International Education: Academic Program Coordinator- Taught ESL/TOEFL/SAT/IELTS for eight years - Vector Marketing: Field Manager Sales- Transparent Language: Content Designer
Hobbies:- Travelling- Soccer- Snowboarding
Road Trip to the Northeast Colleges
The Road trip is an optional program that will take place during the week following the camp. It will feature college visits and information sessions at the other top colleges in the Northeast
August 17 - August 24, 2013
Information sessions and campus tours of Yale, Princeton, Columbia University, NYU, Georgetown University, George Washington University
Students will stay at Fisher College…
Registration Deadline
• The registration and payment deadline is July 12th, 2013
• For more information and to access the online registration form, please visit our website at:
English Version:
http://thecambridgeinstitute.org/camps/application
Chinese Version:
http://thecambridgeinstitute.org/camps/application/chineseapplication.html
• For questions or concerns, please email us at: [email protected] or call us at (781) 362-2505
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