greetings from ises ises leadership and staff ms. diane andres vice president for enrollment &...
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Greetings from ISES
ISES Leadership and Staff
Ms. Diane AndresVice President for
Enrollment & Operations
Ms. Janice McGill SchiffmanVice President for Marketing
& Development
Ms. Janet PowellProgram Manager,
High Schools & Universities
Ms. Cortnie McGinnProgram Manager, High Schools & Universities
Ms. Amanda SypherdProgram Manager, Student Relations
High Schools & Universities
Ms. Tina VoermanProgram Supervisor High
Schools & Universities
Ms. Ruth MitmanStudent Services
Ms. Kimberly MarchFinancial Manager
Ms. Angie Sacco Student Affairs
• ExpertiseO Owners have managed placement services for 15 years
• Service, Service, Service!
• 100% CommitmentO To agents, students and parents
• ConvenienceO Access to 80+ institutions
• QualityO Excellent academics and outcomes
• Concern
Why Choose ISES
• Simplicity
One application; three school choices; one point of contact
• AccessibilityO You can always find us!
• ReliabilityO Responses within 24 hours
• VarietyO Programs and choices for every
kind of student
• Positive ResultsO 96% of students receive an offer
ISES Unique Benefits
• Boarding School Program (grades 7 –12/PG)
• Private Day Program with Home Stay
• University Access Program (Rennert, New York)
• ESL Transition Programs (campus-based)
• Pathways PLUS Programs
• Undergraduate Degree Programs
• Post Graduate Degree Programs
• TransfersAll ISES partner schools and universities are fully accredited
ISES Program Choices
• 30 partner colleges & universities
• Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degree programs
• Broad range of majors including pre-professional programs
• Liberal arts curriculum
• 3 campus-based ESL programs
• 14 English Transition programs
• Sports & extra-curricular activities
• On-campus housing
• Variety of locations throughout the US
• Prices range from $28,000 -$43,000
University Partners
• Dean College, Franklin, Massachusetts
• Fisher College, Boston, Massachusetts
• Harcum College, Bryn Mawr (Philadelphia), Pennsylvania
• Indiana Tech, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Universities Offering Asociates Degrees
• Albright College, Reading, Pennsylvania
• Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Chester College of New England, Chester, New Hampshire
• Dean College, Franklin, Massachusetts
• Fisher College, Boston, Massachusetts
• Iona College, New Rochelle, New York
• Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, New York
Universities Offering Bachelors Degrees
East Coast
• ManhattanCollege, Riverdale, New York
• Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Merrimack College, North Andover, Massachusetts
• Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, Massachusetts
• New England College, Henniker, New Hampshire
• Western New England University, Springfield, Massachusetts
Universities Offering Bachelors Degrees
East Coast (cont'd)
• Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas• IndianaTech, Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois
• Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, Winona, Minnesota
• Woodbury University, Burbank, California
Bachelors Degree Universities
West Coast & Midwest
• Bellarmine University, Louisville, Kentucky
• Belmont Abbey College, Charlotte, North Carolina
• Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida
• Millsaps College, Jackson, Mississippi
• Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia
• St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas
Bachelors Degree UniversitiesSouth
1)Pathways to Year 2• Benedictine College• Long Island University, C.W. Post• New England College
2)Summer ESL Only• Benedictine College• New England College
3)Study Abroad with English• Benedictine College• New England College
Pathways Plus
• 14 university choices• Conditional admission to academic program• Official TOEFL or IELTS NOT required• TOEFL entry level low as 400/32; IELTS level 4.5• OEAT accepted*• GPA from 2.0 (based on 4.0)• Credit bearing courses depending upon English level• Ability to fully integrate into the university community• Eligible to participate in a full range of extra-curricular
activities
* OEAT is the ISES Objective English Assessment Test
ESL Transition Programs
• Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas
• Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Dean College, Franklin, Massachusetts
• Fisher College, Boston, Massachusetts
• Harcum College, Bryn Mawr (Philadelphia), Pennsylvania
• Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, New York
• Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania
ISES Partner Universities OfferingESL Transition Programs
• Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois
• Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• New England College, Henniker, New Hampshire
• St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, Winona, Minnesota
• Western New England University, Springfield, Massachusetts
• Woodbury University, Burbank, California
ISES Partner Universities OfferingESL Transition Programs (cont'd)
• Harcum College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
• Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania
• St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, Winona, Minnesota
ISES Partner Universities OfferingIntensive English Preparation Programs
(for lower than Intermediate level)
• English Language Centers (ELC), Boston & Los Angeles
O Intensive ESL for Dean, Fisher, Merrimack, Montserrat, Woodbury
• International Language Institute, Northampton, Massachusetts
O Intensive ESL for Western New England University
• Rennert International, Miami & New YorkO Intensive ESL for Jacksonville University, Iona College,
Manhattan College
ISES Partner Language Schools
• Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas
• Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Iona College, New Rochelle, New York
• Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
• Manhattan College, Riverdale, New York
• Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Millsaps College, Jackson, Mississippi
• Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
ISES Partner Universities Offering Post-Graduate Programs
• New England College, Henniker, New Hampshire
• St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, Winona, Minnesota
• Western New England University, Springfield, Massachusetts
• Woodbury University, Burbank, California
ISES Partner Universities Offering Post-Graduate Programs (cont'd)
Pre-Application guidance and counseling
Management of entire application process
Provision of ESL programs as necessary
Conditional Offers
Guidance with academic, English proficiency and financial documentation
ISES Services
• Tuition and fees (frequently discounted)
• Accommodation (except postgraduate students –with some exceptions)
• Meal Plan (except postgraduate students)
• Transfer upon initial arrival
• Full services as outlined above
What's Included?
Assistance with post admission forms and logistics
Transfers upon first arrival Obtain health insurance as necessary 24 hour emergency service Continuing service and
follow-up throughout student’s entire academic career by Student Relations Specialist
ISES Services (cont'd)
• Personal spending money
• Airfare
• Medical insurance
• Special activities and tutoring
• Books & Supplies
What's NOT Included?
• Traditional university dormitories –normally double occupancy whenever possible.
• American roommate whenever possible
• University housing assignments not normally changed within first two weeks of arrival
except under extraordinary circumstances
• Students MUST reside on campus for a minimum of one year OR according to individual university regulations for undergraduates
Accommodations
• University students are provided with the optimal meal plan (typically 14 –19 meals/week
• There is no refund for students who wish to opt out of the meal plan
• Normally the meal plan is mandatory for students who live on campus
Meals
• Medical history and immunizations with dates and doses**
• Medical insurance coverage unless purchasing school/university policy
• Travel itinerary at least 2 weeks prior to arrival
**Transfers will NOT be
arranged until medical forms
have been cleared
Important Pre-Arrival Forms
• Universities have rolling admissions with extended deadlines for ISES applicants
• Admissions decisions will be made as soon as 2 –3 weeks for undergraduate
applications; 3 –4 weeks for postgraduate applications
• Faster if a complete last minute application
Application Deadlines
• Expert Counseling and Support
• Total Commitment to Students and Agents
• Comprehensive Service
International Student Education Services