1. WACAC Share, Learn, Connect UCLA February 2018
Flight IA 101 to LAX: A Boarding Pass to International Admissions at California Universities
WACAC Share, Learn, Connect UCLA
February 2018

2. Presenters Traci Lew, M.A. Adam Wu, Ed.D. Olivia Loo, M.Ed.
Associate Director
International Admissions & Recruitment
Cal Poly Pomona
Adam Wu, Ed.D.
Director of International Admissions
University of La Verne
Olivia Loo, M.Ed.
Senior Assistant Director
Undergraduate Admission
UCLA

3. Presentation Map
Numbers and Stats - International Students Studying in the U.S.
Understanding the Visa Application Process
Institutional Policies regarding International Students applying from the U.S.
Best Practices on how to Best Advice International Students in the U.S.

4. Top Ten Places of Origin of International Students

5. International Students in U.S. Higher Education
Institute of International Education (IIE) Open Doors Report,
Total international students in the U.S. 1,078,822
Total international students in California 156,879
#1 Hosting State in the U.S.
Followed by New York, Texas, Massachusetts and Illinois
A 3.4% increase of international students studying in the U.S.
In , there were 85% more international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities than were reported a decade ago.
Top hosting universities: NYU #1, USC #2, Columbia #3

6. International Students in U.S. High Schools
IIE Open Doors Report,
81,981 International Students studying at U.S. High Schools
12,201 International Students studying in California High Schools
,003 U.S. High School hosting international students
,800 U.S. High Schools
72% of those enrolled in high school indicated an intent to earn a high school diploma
Chinese students make up 42% of all international students at the secondary school level
94% of high schools hosting international students in the U.S. are private Religiously-affiliated high schools enrolled about 58% of all international students
International secondary student numbers continue to grow, but at a slower rate. International secondary student numbers more than tripled from 2004 to 2016, but the growth has been slowing in recent years. The annual growth rate of F-1 diploma-seeking students was 8 percent from fall 2013 to fall 2014, followed by 3 percent growth in fall 2015 and 1 percent growth in fall At the same time, the number of J-1 exchange students has fallen, declining annually by 2 percent each year in 2014 and 2015, and 4 percent in 2016
Talk about increase of U.S host institutions for high school students
Of the 81,981 international students enrolled in U.S. high schools in 2016, the vast majority (72 percent) were directly enrolled on an F-1 visa, indicating their intent to earn a high school diploma. Most of these diploma-seeking students plan to enroll in U.S. higher education institutions following their secondary studies. Just 28 percent of international secondary students studied in the United States through a cultural exchange program on a J-1 visa in fall 2016.

7. International Student Enrollment in High Schools - By Leading States

8. Top 10 Host States of International Secondary Students
Rank
All Types
# of Students 1
California
12,201 2
New York
6,145 3
Texas
4,717 4
Florida
4,572 5
Massachusetts
4,339 6
Pennsylvania
4,137 7
Michigan
3,379 8
Connecticut
2,674 9
Virginia
2,409 10
New Jersey
2,140
IIE Center for Academic Mobility Research and Impact - Globally Mobile Youth Report: Trends in International Secondary Secondary Students in the United States,

9. The Visa Application Process
F-1 vs. J-1 Visas
SEVIS Record
I-20 and DS-2019
DSO
Step 1:
Get admitted to a university Proof of Financial Support (At time of admission vs After admission)
Step 2:
Receive a SEVIS Transfer Form from the university. Work with your high school DSO to complete the paperwork Return SEVIS Transfer Form to university
Step 3:
Transfer I-20 is issued by the university Travel in between high school and university is possible

10. International Admission for California Institutions Comparison Chart
Min GPA
SAT/ACT
English Language Exams
Personal Statements
ECAs
LOR
Supplemental
La Verne
3.00 ✔
Waived with TOEFL/IELTS Min 1000 (EBR/Math), 19 for consideration
Waived with SAT/ACT Minimum
80 TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS ✖
Cal Poly Pomona
71 TOEFL
6.0 IELTS
Waived if 3+ high school where language of instruction is English
UCLA
Eligibility 3.4 (non-residents)
TOEFL or IELTS/
SAT or ACT if less than 3 U.S. high school
Some programs will require
Specialty schools
Min GPA maybe
SAT or ACT - Yes or Waived with TOEFL/IELTS Minimum 1000 (EBRW/Math) or 19 for consideration
Language Exams Yes or Waived with SAT/ACT Minimum 80 TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS
Personal Statements Yes
Extracurriculars Yes
Letters of Recommendation Yes
Supplementals No
Eligibility Index
2950 resident
3570 non-resident

11. International Admission - University of La Verne
Holistic review - looking at all parts of the application and understanding the applicant in their context.
Super scoring exams
English proficiency – TOEFL, IETLS, SAT or ACT
Evaluate grades from years 9-11
Do not count ESL courses
Essays - Be thoughtful! Well-written and communicate understanding of the institution and the student's fit/contribution to campus.
Not one size fits all - private schools have different requirements and review processes. Always check.

12. International Admission - Cal Poly Pomona
Cal State Apply
Admission by Program
Admission based on “self-reported” grades
Local Area Guarantee
pkiosk/documents/CSULocalAdmissio n-ServiceAreas.pdf
Eligibility Index
Test Requirements
Document requirements
Language Proficiency Exemption
Alternate Major Consideration
Program Impaction

13. International Admission - UCLA (and most UCs)
One application to all 9 campuses
Comprehensive Review: Combination of 14 different factors when considering applications, including international students
Foreign high school work cannot be omitted
UCs know how to convert foreign grading scales; GPA will be recalculated
English proficiency exams may be required depending on how long students have been studying at an English-as–language-of-instruction school
A-G Requirements - Multiple ways to satisfy with mixed records. Refer to “UC Quick Reference for Counselors”
International Specialists at each campus are here to provide assistance

14. Best Practices Use legal name and same name on all documents and tests
Be aware of DOB pattern (U.S. - MM/DD/YY)
Apply to truly intended major and notify admissions offices immediately if the student decides to change
Be aware of English proficiency requirements/exemptions
Be aware of what transcripts need to be sent
Do not omit academic information
Understand the transfer I-20 process
Be mindful of agent use
Encourage student to demonstrate interest…visit campus!

15. Thank you! Q&A Time