University Prep
Intensive program specifically designed to help
you gain acceptance into the U.S. university or
college of your choice
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What is University Prep?
At University Prep, experts in the college prep field
will help you make an informed decision about
choosing and gaining admission to the right U.S.
college.
Boost your SAT and/or ACT score working with The
Princeton Review®, a leading provider in test
preparation.
Benefits of University Prep
 Improve your SAT or ACT score
 Learn the admissions process and how to go about
applying to your top choice schools
 Develop a solid CV/résumé and a polished
personal essay that highlight your strengths and
represent the real you
 Learn to present yourself professionally
Benefits of University Prep
 Tour area colleges and universities and speak to
admissions personnel
 Create an informed list of your safety, match, and
reach schools for college application
 Learn how to apply for financial aid and
scholarships
 Meet, work, and socialize with a dedicated group
of like-minded peers
University Prep Locations
Columbia University
UC Berkeley
University of Chicago
Yale University
All University Prep Students Take the Following Courses:
 College Prep: The Insider’s Guide to College Admissions
 Navigating the application and financial aid process
 How to create an effective academic vita
 Writing the perfect personal statement
 The Princeton Review SAT Classroom
 Personalized instruction from Princeton review instructors on test
taking strategies
 5 full practice tests
 Access to the Princeton Review Online Student Center
 The ACT 101
 4 hours of ACT instruction and strategy
 1 full length test
 Seminar: Creating Your Safety, Match and Reach College List
 Instruction on guidance on how to go about choosing the right
U.S. school that fits your goals
Engaging, Interactive and
Intense College and Test
Taking Preparation
Why Students Choose University Prep
Socialization
with like
minded peers
College Tours
From the SIG Program Outcomes Assessment: Long Term Benefits to Alumni
Is Your Child Eligible for University Prep?
 Students applying must be 15-18 years of age by August
31, 2014
University Prep does not require academic eligibility to
participate
International students must be fluent in the English
language to participate
International students, for whom English is not their first language, are
required to provide evidence of their English proficiency through the
submission of standardized English language test scores (i.e. – TOEFL*™,
TOEFL Junior*™) or school transcript indicating a proficient grade (A or B)
in English.
Students From All Over the World Join
Together Each Summer to Live, Learn
and Have Fun Together!
Past University Prep students have attended from countries such as
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China
Cypress
Vietnam
France
Turkey
Mexico
Russia
Ukraine
Thailand
Canada
The Netherlands
Hong Kong
All with the same goals in mind…
Choose the right university in the
U.S. to apply to and attend
Typical Student Schedule
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
9:45 p.m.
11:00 p.m.
Breakfast
Test Prep
Seminar1
Test Study Tutorial
Lunch
College Prep
Test Study Tutorial
Recreation/Counselor Led Activities
Dinner
Counselor Led Activities
College Prep Study Tutorial
Residence Hall Time
Lights Out
Typical Program Schedule
Week One
•Test Prep
•Practice Tests
•College Prep
•College Choice Seminar
•Host Campus Tour / Info
Session
•Social Activities
Week Two
•Test Prep
•Practice Tests
•College Prep
•College Choice Seminar
•Two Campus Tour Days
•Social Activities
Week Three
•Test Prep
•Practice Test
•College Prep
•College Choice Seminar
•Two Campus Tour Days
•Social Activities
Activities
Evening and weekend activities to meet and interact with
your fellow students.
 Campus scavenger hunts
 Sports and recreation activities
 Talent show
 Off campus trip to Six Flags Amusement Park
Every college student •knows
SundayPrograms
is for laundry, fun
Evening
campus activities and much needed R&R – University Prep
Get
Away
Days
is no different. Enjoy •
theSaturday
campus, take
a walk
in the
surrounding area, or relax
with friends.
• Sunday
Activity Day
Questions?
Please contact :
Kate Vieillard-Director of Marketing
kvieillard@giftedstudy.org
+1 203.399.5101
For more information, please visit our website:
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