Academic Preparation for University Success in the U.S.

Students:

Academic Preparation for University Success classes can accommodate the needs and interests of students at any level – whether you are
- an international student considering going abroad for an undergraduate or graduate degree
- an advanced international student wanting extra practice.
- a U.S. undergraduate wanting more tips and skills to help them take the next step in their education.
Many courses have multiple levels to meet student target goals, backgrounds, and proficiency.

Courses provide the opportunity to improve and refine the language and communication skills needed for study in the U.S. Topics covered include

U.S. university expectations and admissions processes
the grammar and vocabulary necessary for general and discipline-specific university courses
argument analysis, research, and writing for university success
source-based research and writing for discipline-specific courses
formal oral presentations and informal discussions in academic settings
skills and strategies for exam-taking
content-rich, engaging projects on hot topics