ON CAMPUS PLUS
IN CALIFORNIA
2015 – 16
USA
Leading to third year entry at:
University of California, Berkeley
UCLA
University of Southern California
Pepperdine University
California State University
and many more…
On Campus Plus
in California
On Campus Plus at Marymount California University is the unique, fast and direct pathway to a degree
at your dream school in California, or beyond.
Our pathways are designed to integrate with the unique flexibility of the California university system.
This means after two years at Marymount you can choose to complete your major at a whole range of
university options throughout California, or the wider USA.
Or, you are guaranteed entry to years 3 and 4 at Marymount California University. Whatever you decide,
you will be on track to complete your degree in just 4 years.
Fast, Flexible, Guaranteed — the perfect combination.
The California Advantage
Choice
California has more than 300 accredited
colleges and universities. Five of the top
ten public universities in the US are in
California, making it one of the finest
education systems in the world.
Marymount California University,
overlooking the Pacific ocean
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Location
Beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets,
and incredible mountains provide a
backdrop to your studies. This thriving
area of technology, creativity and
opportunity is one of the most dynamic
places on the planet.
Economy
As one of the world’s largest economies,
and the home of Silicon Valley, California
is sure to open up many career options to
ensure your future prosperity.
The Path to Your Dream School
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On Campus Plus at
Marymount California University
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Degree Years 3 – 4: Progression Options
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The California University System
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University of California, Berkeley
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UCLA
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University of Southern California
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Pepperdine University
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California State University
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Transfer to your Dream School
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PROGRESSION OPTIONS
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Degree Years 1 and 2:
Undergraduate Program at
Marymount California University
MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY
Marymount California University
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High School Completion Program
Test Preparation (SAT)
Specialist Support
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Marymount Undergraduate
Preparation Program
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Marymount:
The Path to Your
Dream School
For the first two years of your degree you will be based on the
beautiful campus of Marymount California University.
After that, your options really open up. You can choose to stay
at Marymount to complete your undergraduate degree.
Or, after two years, you can decide to graduate elsewhere by
transferring directly to your choice of leading universities.
You will be carefully guided by expert Progression Advisors
to make the right decision based on your individual needs.
Either way, you will be able to complete your degree in the
shortest possible time.
Your American degree. Your way.
DEGREE YEARS 1 – 2
Study at
(Equivalent to the first two years of your degree)
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Gain sufficient credits for direct transfer to your
chosen university
Full load of academic courses taught by
university faculty
Beautiful campus in Palos Verdes, Southern
California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean
First Year Entry Requirements
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TOEFL iBT: 61/IELTS 6.0 (no section below
TOEFL iBT 12/no band below IELTS 5.5)
Completed Senior High School
Minimum GPA 2.5
Minimum age: 17
Four Main Pathways
Business
Science/Technology/Engineering
Psychology
Liberal Arts
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Main Specializations
Business
Media Studies
Liberal Arts
Psychology
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Need extra language or study skills first?
Kings delivers a range of pre-sessional courses
on campus to prepare you for your degree course.
See back page for details.
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DEGREE YEARS 3 – 4
OPTION
MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY
4+0 Pathway:
Stay at Marymount to
complete your degree
« Guaranteed Progression
University of
California, Berkeley
OPTION
2+2 Pathway:
Transfer to a
progression school
Ranked 20th in the nation
(U.S. News & World Report, 2015)
University
of Southern
California
Ranked 23rd in the nation
(U.S. News & World Report, 2015)
P 12
Ranked 25th in the nation
(U.S. News & World Report, 2015)
California State
University
Ranked 54th in the nation
(U.S. News & World Report, 2015)
23 University Campuses, including
Bakersfield, Chico, Dominguez Hills, East
Bay, Fullerton, Long Beach, Los Angeles
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OPTION
P 13
P 14
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Pepperdine
University
PROGRESSION OPTIONS
UCLA
P 11
2+2 Pathway: Transfer to your own
personal Dream School
See page 15 for details of some of the top ranking
universities to which our students have progressed.
YOUR DREAM
UNIVERSITY
Note: Completion of your degree at either host campus or progression school is subject to gaining
sufficient credits and/or meeting relevant entry requirements.
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MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY
DEGREE YEARS 1 – 2
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Marymount
California University
Marymount California University is where you will call
home for at least your first two years. This coeducational
liberal arts school occupies a main 26-acre campus in an
amazing location overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Course specializations
Business
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Liberal Arts
Psychology
MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY
Marymount has been helping students embrace their
futures for the past 45 years. It combines a safe, idyllic
Californian location with an urban experience to
achieve a student-centered, culturally rich learning
environment. It’s one which is available to students of
all faiths who seek to transform their lives — personally,
professionally and academically.
Admissions criteria
GPA: 2.5
TOEFL: iBT 61 (no section below 12)
IELTS: 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5)
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Accommodation
First and Second Year students live at the superb
San Pedro Residential Campus.
78 newly renovated, fully furnished, two-story
townhouses.
A ll include kitchen, living room, patio and garage.
Four-person apartment-style units and seven-person
suite-style units, plus a limited number of single
bedrooms (mainly for students with medical needs).
Laundry room, study lounge, basketball and volleyball
courts, snack shop and outdoor pavilion.
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Transfer opportunities include
University of California, Berkeley
UCLA
University of Southern California
Pepperdine University
California State University
Plus many more.
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MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY
DEGREE YEARS 1 – 2
Undergraduate
Program at
Marymount
The Undergraduate Program is taught by
Marymount faculty. Depending on the
pathway you choose, you will take a broad
range of classes which combine American
and international students.
Key information
Start Dates: August, January
August: Semester 1: August – December;
Semester 2: January – May
January: Semester 1: January – May;
Semester 2: August – December
Course Length: 2 semesters (per year)
Average Class Size: 20
Entry Requirements:
English Language: TOEFL iBT 61 (no
section below 12)/IELTS 6.0 (no band below
5.5) or equivalent.
From TOEFL iBT 20 (requires 3 terms of
Undergraduate Preparation. See back page)
Academic Entry Requirements:
Completed Senior High School
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Minimum age: 17
Extra Support from Kings
1. On-campus courses
à Marymount Undergraduate
Preparation Program
à High School Completion Program
à Test Preparation
2. On-campus support
Profile Analyzer, Profile Builder, Study
Skills, Personal Support
Academic Modules across 4 pathways
Business
1
Science/Technology/Engineering
2
Psychology
3
4 Liberal Arts
Year 1 Subject streams:
1. Business
Expository Writing
Analytical Reasoning and Composition
Music/Art General Education Course
Intro to Business
Statistics
Perspectives on Global Development
Intro to Philosophy
Fundamentals of Speech
Freshman Seminar
Year 2 Subject streams:
1. Business
Business Ethics
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Business Law
Physical Geography
Biology
World Religions
Electives
2. Science/Technology/Engineering
Expository Writing
Analytical Reasoning and Composition
Music/Art General Education Course
Calculus I and II
Fundamentals of Chemistry
Ethics
Perspectives on Global Development
Freshman Seminar
3. Psychology
Expository Writing
Analytical Reasoning and Composition
Music/Art General Education Course
Calculus I and II
Human Nature and Values
Ethics
General Psychology
Perspectives on Global Development
Freshman Seminar
4. Liberal Arts
Expository Writing
Analytical Reasoning and Composition
Music/Art General Education Course
Ethics
Intro to Philosophy
World Religions
Perspectives on Global Development
Fundamentals of Speech
Freshman Seminar
2. Science/Technology/Engineering
Physics I and II
General Chemistry I and II
Fundamentals of Speech
World Religions
Ethics
Social Sciences Elective
General Biology I and II
3. Psychology
Human Life Span Development
Statistics
Research Methods
Intercultural Psychology
World Religions
Abnormal Psychology
Psychology Elective
Electives
4. Liberal Arts
Statistics
Research Methods
Information Literacy
Physical Geography
Psychobiology
Mind, Brain and Behavior
Social Science Elective
Biology
Electives
See back page for details.
University Access Program
If you have not yet met your academic
potential this program is ideal before
your main degree program starts. It
provides 12 academic credits which
enables you to progress directly to your
degree program.
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Duration: One semester
Start dates: September, January, June
English requirement: TOEFL iBT of 61
(If you are below this you can take the
Undergraduate Preparation Program
from TOEFL iBT 20.)
DEGREE YEARS 3 – 4
After successful completion of Year 2,
your options really open up.
OPTION
Complete your degree at
Marymount California University
Guaranteed.
OPTION
Transfer to leading school in California
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University of California, Berkeley
UCLA
University of Southern California
Pepperdine University
California State University
See page 15 for details.
Note: Completion of your degree at either
host campus or progression school is
subject to gaining sufficient credits and/or
meeting relevant entry requirements.
LOS ANGELES
University
of California,
Berkeley
Pepperdine
University
UCLA
Malibu
Santa
Monica
Beverly
Hills
University
of Southern
California
Los Angeles
Marymount
California
University
Rancho
Palos Verdes
Long
Beach
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All admissions requirements in this
section are deemed accurate at the time of
printing. It is recommended that criteria be
confirmed with Kings Admissions.
USA
California
PROGRESSION OPTIONS
OPTION
Transfer to your personal Dream School
We can also help you transfer to the perfect
university for you. Our students go on to
complete their degrees at leading
universities throughout the US, including
many in the top 100.
SAN FRANCISCO
MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY
Progression
Options
Fast track to a Masters Degree
Completing your degree at Marymount enables you to fast track to a Masters
degree at the University. Options include a MSc in Leadership and Community
Development (a program that will prepare you for professional and leadership
roles in management, consulting, and policy-making settings), MSc in Community
Psychology and Master in Business Administration.
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The California
University System
Once you are in the California University system, you have built-in
options for your pathway. That is because with the right support
and guidance, it is common for students in California to transfer
from one institution to another after two years.
Admissions Criteria
Every school and department in the system has its own
admissions criteria, which varies depending on the quality and
popularity of the program.
The key factors for admittance are the courses studied and GPA
gained during your first two years of study. Your Progression
Advisor at Marymount will advise you how and when to apply.
The California higher education system is designed to facilitate
easy transfer from one institution to another. Every institution
has articulation agreements that recognize credits and grades
from other schools. They have staff designated to manage the
transfer process.
Students spend the first two years studying pre-requirement
courses. They then transfer their grades and credits to study
a major.
Over 30,000 students a year transfer into the UC system alone.
Marymount offers hundreds of courses that fulfill the
pre-requirements for study at UC, CSU and private universities
in California.
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UCLA: 3,332 UC Berkeley: 3,817
UC Santa Cruz: 5,228 UC Davis: 7,649
UC Irvine: 6,625
UC Merced: 1,126
UC Riverside: 5,266
UC San Diego: 6,828
UC Santa Barbara: 6,760
PROGRESSION OPTIONS
How Articulation Agreements Work
Year
4
Junior
and Senior Year:
Students study
their major
Year
3
University of California
California State
Private
No. of
campuses
10
No. of
campuses
23
No. of
universities
Over 50
Total Students
234,464
Total Students
427,000
Total Students
300,000+
Top Schools
UC Berkeley
UCLA
UC Irvine
Top Schools
Top Schools
Focus
Research
San Jose State
University
CSU
Chico
Pepperdine,
University of
Southern
California
Ranking
Global/National
Focus
Research
Focus
Ranking
Global/National
Teaching and
Research
Ranking
Global/National/
Regional
Students study pre-requirement courses during their first 2 years, before transferring to a new
school to begin their major. On Campus Plus leads to 100’s of majors in the California system.
Year
2
Year
1
10
Public Universities
Freshman and
Sophomore
Year:
Students study
pre-requirement
courses
California:
UC Berkeley
UCLA
UC Davis
UC Santa Cruz
Nationally:
University of Virginia
UNC — Chapel Hill
Private Universities
and Colleges
California:
Marymount California
University
University of Southern California
University of San Francisco
Pepperdine University
Nationally:
Harvard
Yale
Columbia
Community Colleges
California:
112 Community Colleges
in California
DEGREE YEARS 3 – 4
OPTION
© Charlie Nguyen
UC Berkeley is regarded as the world’s
premier public university. It occupies a
beautiful 1,232 acre campus with a
178-acre central core of trees. From this
home its academic community makes
key contributions to the economic and
social well-being of the Bay Area,
California, the USA and the
international stage.
MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY
University
of California,
Berkeley
At a glance
© Paul Borokhov (lensovet.net)
Type of institution: Public
Degree levels:
Undergraduate/ Graduate
© Tristan Harward
Founded: 1868
Student population: 36,142
PROGRESSION OPTIONS
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
Location: Berkeley, California
Rankings
8th among the world’s top 400
universities (Times Higher Education,
2013 – 14)
25th in the nation (U.S. News & World
Report, 2015)
Admissions criteria
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TOEFL Minimum: 80, IELTS: 7.0
Average GPA: 3.9 (for International
students)
Testing waivers
SATs are not required for transfer
students, who are only eligible to be
accepted at Berkeley after they have
acquired more than 60 undergraduate
credits.
© Albert K Law
Most popular majors
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Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science
Political Science
Molecular and Cell Biology
Environmental Science,
Policy and Management
Economics
Colleges and schools
UC Berkeley is divided into 14 colleges
and schools, most of which are subdivided
into departments.
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1st in public schools
(U.S. News & World Report, 2015)
© Tristan Harward
5th in the world in the reputation
rankings survey (Times Higher
Education, 2013 – 14)
There are 130 academic departments and
more than 80 interdisciplinary research
units. More than 7,000 courses and 350
degree programs are offered.
The campus produces more Ph.D.s
annually than any other US university.
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DEGREE YEARS 3 – 4
OPTION
UCLA is recognized globally as one of
the world’s top-tier universities. It is
diverse, progressive, and located in
one of the most influential cities in the
world. UCLA is a truly international
university that offers a world of
opportunity to its students.
At a glance
Location: Los Angeles
© Nikhil Kulkarni
UCLA
Founded: 1919
Student population: 27,199
Type of institution: Public
8th in the world in the reputation
rankings survey (Times Higher
Education, 2013 – 14)
40 UCLA doctoral programs rank
among top 10 in their field nationwide
Admissions criteria
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TOEFL Minimum: 83, IELTS: 7
Average GPA: 3.4
Testing waivers
SATs are not required for transfer
students, but these students must have
90 – 130 quarter (60 – 90 semester)
credits in order to successfully transfer.
© Dave Cooper
2nd among the world’s public
universities and 12th overall (Shanghai
Jiao Tong University’s Academic
Ranking of World Universities)
23rd in the nation (U.S. News & World
Report, 2015)
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© Nikhil Kulkarni
13th among the world’s top 400
universities (Times Higher Education,
2013 – 14)
© Satyriconi
PROGRESSION OPTIONS
UCLA
Rankings
© Brent Hellickson
Degree levels: Undergraduate/
Graduate
Course specialisations
Academic Departments
UCLA offers over 125 undergraduate
majors, The top six most popular of
which are:
Political Science
Psychology
Biology
Business
Economics
History
There are five main academic divisions:
The College of Letters and Science
School of the Arts and Architecture
School of Engineering and
Applied Science
School of Nursing
School of Theater, Film and Television
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OPTION
© Padsquad19
USC is one of the world’s leading
private research universities. The
University Park campus covers 226
acres just three miles south of
Downtown LA. USC enrolls more
international students than any other
American university and offers many
internship opportunities. USC offers
world-class resources and vibrant
campus life.
MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY
University
of Southern
California
PROGRESSION OPTIONS
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
At a glance
Location: Los Angeles
Type of institution: Private
Degree levels: Undergraduate/
Graduate
© Padsquad19
Student population: 38,000
© Bobak Ha’Eri
Founded: 1880
Rankings
46th among the world’s public
universities and 12th overall (Shanghai
Jiao Tong University’s Academic
Ranking of World Universities)
Admissions criteria
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TOEFL Minimum: 100, IELTS: 7.0
Average GPA: 3.7
Testing waivers
SATs are not required for students
who have acquired more than 30
undergraduate credits.
Key Academic Departments
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USC School of Letters, Arts
and Sciences
USC Leventhal School of Accounting
USC School of Architecture
USC Marshall School of Business
USC School of Cinematic Arts
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
of USC
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USC Viterbi School of Engineering
USC Davis School of Gerontology
USC Gould School of Law
Keck School of Medicine of USC
USC School of Pharmacy
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38th among Research universities
(Forbes Magazine)
© Padsquad19
25th in the nation (U.S. News & World
Report, 2015)
© Bobak Ha’Eri
11th in the world for combined
departments of Engineering and
Computer Sciences (Shanghai Jiao
Tong University)
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DEGREE YEARS 3 – 4
OPTION
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is an
independent, medium-sized
university located on a beautiful
830-acre campus overlooking the
Pacific Ocean in Malibu. While
Pepperdine University is religiously
affiliated, students of all races and
faiths are welcomed. It is the purpose
of Pepperdine University to pursue
the very highest academic standards
within a context that celebrates and
extends the spiritual and ethical
ideals of the Christian faith.
At a glance
Location: Malibu, California
Student population: 7,700
Type of institution: Private
Degree levels: Undergraduate/
Graduate
92nd in global MBA rankings for
Graziadio School of Business and
Management (Financial Times)
1st in ranking of “Most Beautiful
Campus” (Princeton Review, in 2006
and 2007)
49th rank for The School of Law
among the nation’s “Top 100”
law schools (U.S. News & World
Report, 2013)
Admissions criteria
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Average GPA: 3.45 – 3.7
Testing waivers
SATs are not required for students
who have acquired more than 30
undergraduate credits.
California State University
At a glance
Location: 23 campuses throughout
California
Founded: 1857
Student population: 427,000
Type of institution: Public
Degree levels: Undergraduate/
Graduate
Degree courses available
The CSU system offers more than
1,800 Bachelor’s and Master’s degree
programs in 357 subject areas. In
addition, a limited number of
doctoral degrees are offered jointly
with the University of California and
with private institutions in California.
The CSU system awards about half of
the Bachelor’s degrees and a third of
the Master’s degrees granted in the
whole of California.
Admissions criteria
Varies by campus.
© Brent Hellickson
The California State University
system (CSU) is the largest, the most
diverse, and one of the most
affordable university systems in the
country. Academic excellence has
been achieved by the California State
University through a distinguished
faculty, whose primary responsibility
is superior teaching. While each
campus in the system has its own
unique geographic and curricular
character, all offer undergraduate
and graduate instruction.
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54th in the nation (U.S. News & World
Report, 2015)
© Jennifer Williams
PROGRESSION OPTIONS
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY/
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Founded: 1937
Rankings
DEGREE YEARS 3 – 4
OPTION
Dahyun Lee. Now studying at
Massachusetts College of Health
and Pharmacy Sciences
Depending on your intended major or
academic ability, you may decide to aim
for a different university.
With Kings, that’s no problem.
Our dedicated university Progression
Advisors on campus will help you find the
perfect choice for you.
Julia Patskan
Now studying at
Suffolk University
Yu Chin Chiang
Now studying at
Northeastern University
Our support service focuses on:
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Research
Selection
Application
Decision
Nikita Demidov
Now studying at
CUNY Baruch
University progression
Destinations include:
PROGRESSION OPTIONS
University of Southern California
(ranked 25)
New York University (ranked 32)
University of Rochester (ranked 33)
Georgia Institute of Technology
(ranked 35)
Boston University (ranked 42)
MARYMOUNT CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY
Option 3:
Progress to your Dream School
Yun Young Lee
Now studying at
George Washington
University
University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign (ranked 42)
Northeastern University (ranked 42)
George Washington University
(ranked 54)
Ohio State University (ranked 54)
Yuka Muramoto
Now studying at
Suffolk University
Shao Kuang
Now studying at
UMASS Boston
Syracuse University (ranked 58)
Indiana University Bloomington
(ranked 76)
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University of Washington
(ranked 48)
and many more…
COMPUTER
SCIENCE
BUSINESS/
MANAGEMENT
MEDICINE
SCIENCES AND
ENGINEERING
POLITICS/
INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS
ART AND DESIGN
UNSPECIFIED
COMMUNICATIONS MAJOR
USA
University
Progression
2015 – 16
2015 – 16
USA UNIVERSITY
PATHWAYS
MORE INFORMATION:
KINGSEDUCATION.COM/
ALUMNI
See the USA University
Progression insert for
more information
Bao Duy Le
Now studying at
Massachusetts
College of Art
and Design
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Kings on Campus at Marymount —
the best of both worlds
With Kings based right on campus at Marymount you have
the best of both worlds: you will be a full member of the
University, integrating with American students and taking
degree classes with them.
But you also have access to the Kings Center whenever you
need it and for as long as you need it. If you need presessional preparation we provide a tailored program on
campus. Or if you need specialist academic and personal
support it’s always available to you.
Specialist Programs
2. High School Completion
Program
Provides the language and study skills
needed for undergraduate study in English.
Combines the UPP with online academic
subject modules.
Minimum Entry Level: TOEFL iBT 20
Minimum Entry Level: TOEFL iBT 61
Start Dates:
2015: 5 January, 30 March, 22 June, 14 Sept
2016: 4 January, 28 March, 20 June, 12 Sept
Start Dates:
2015: 5 January, 30 March, 22 June, 14 Sept
2016: 4 January, 28 March, 20 June, 12 Sept
Course Length: Varies. Minimum 1 term
Course Length: 3 months
Minimum Age: 16
Minimum Age: 16
3. Test Preparation (SAT)
Runs alongside your degree course to
provide expert SAT preparation.
Specialist Support
Academic Guidance
YOU
Supplementary Online English Language Learning
Regular Personal Assessment
Unique “Profile Builder” Program
Personal Care and Support
See the Courses and Support insert for full
details of our on campus programs and
support services.
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