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Seattle, Washington Highline College is located in Des Moines, WA (in the center of the Seattle-Tacoma Metropolitan Area) 20 minutes south of downtown Seattle 10 minutes from Seattle-Tacoma Int’l Airport

Highline Students 10,000 students 350 international students 1) China 2) Japan 3) Vietnam 4) Korea 5) Kenya Others: Hong Kong, Thailand, Kenya, Indonesia, Mexico, Germany, Turkey, Myanmar, Canada, Ukraine, Venezuela, Singapore, DR Congo, Nigeria, Russia, Tunisia, France, Belgium, and more

Programs ESL: Kaplan provides ESL program on campus 2 2 Pathway Programs to top universities in North America, Europe, and Asia Professional Degree Program CPT & OPT One year certificate & 2 year AAS programs Bachelor of Applied Science Programs Pre-Master & Pre-MBA Programs No TOEFL, GMAT, or 2 year work experience required to join MBA program at our partner graduate schools (US & Europe) Short Term Program & Internship (3 up to 12 months) Improve English, experience U.S. College life, and gain work experience

Honors Scholar Program Nationally recognized Honors Program at a community college in WA Intensive academic preparation Opens doors for scholarships Self-selective program – Need 3.5 GPA to participate – Need to complete 35 Honors credits to graduate as an Honors Scholar – Students can earn Honors credits even if they don’t finish the program

How Much? Tuition & Expenses Page: registration.highline.edu/tuition.php

Highline Offers Scholarships ISP Scholarships – Offered for Fall, Winter and Spring quarters – Competitive process – Engagement: 12 credits, 3.2 GPA Award 1000 per quarter Must have engagement experience on campus – Academic: 36 credits, 3.6 GPA or higher Award 1000-2000 per quarter – Student can win each scholarship up to 2 times

Application Requirements Age: 16 Submit these documents to Highline ([email protected]): – A completed application form – Current bank statement showing at least US 20,000 – Proof of English proficiency TOEFL: 54 Internet-based test/480 Paperbased test IELTS: 5.5 (across all bands) Other: See TOEFL alternatives Copy of passport – OPTIONAL: High school transcripts College/University transcripts Note: No high school diploma is required to join Highline’s university degree program.

Important Dates and Deadlines Winter 2019 Spring 2019 Summer 2019 Fall 2019 Application Deadline November 16 February 8 May 3 August 2 Check-In Date January 2 March 25 June 17 September 16 Welcome Week Start January 2-4 March 25-29 June 17-21 September 16-20 Quarter Start Date January 7 April 1 June 24 September 23 ***All students should plan to arrive BEFORE the check-in date to take English and Math Placement tests, register for classes and participate in Welcome Week activities. Welcome Week is required for all new international students.***

Housing Choices Homestay: Experience American family life and culture Short-term Housing: Live in shortterm housing close to campus Shared House: Live with a few other students in a house near campus Apartment: Have total freedom in your own space or share with your friends Dormitory: Stay at Campus View at Highline Place, a mixed-use dormitory on Highline Campus ( Campus View website) For more information, visit our housing website or email: [email protected]

What’s New New Highline ISP Website (click) New Marketing Materials Page replacing old Agent’s View Our Campus site (click) New Online Application form (click) International Pathways 2 years in USA 2 years in Asia/Europe US Associate Degree & Int’l Bachelor’s Degree CPT authorized part-time work or paid internships after completion of 1 academic year (3 quarters) COMPASS Tests replaced by KITE English Tests, DSP, and MyMathTest Highline Place student dormitory now open (click)

International Pathways USA 2 years Japan 2 years Bachelor’s Degree USA 2 years Taiwan 2 years Bachelor’s Degree USA 2 years Europe 2 years Bachelor’s Degree

Not New but Important Info Quarter system (See important dates & deadlines) 1 quarter 3 months 4 admission chance/year: April, June, September, January Age: 16 to start an US University Degree Highline offers Bachelor’s Degree, too! Alternative English proficiency besides IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 54 TOEFL alternative link Pre-MBA (Marketing Materials page) Short Term Program (Marketing Materials page) TOEIC OK! Highline Honor Programs vs. American Honors

Why Highline? Why 2 yr College first? NO SAT/ACT required to enter Highline & transfer to universities TOEFL requirement waived to join Highline (requires 1 year in Int’l HS/high school exchange program or post-secondary program on case basis) Better chance of acceptance by top universities More time & flexibility Earn credits as your students’ improve their English & grades Lower tuition rate More scholarships available for transfers Smaller class size: 30 vs. 700 students/course Able to get 2 degrees: Associate & Bachelor levels International students can register classes first at Highline!

Location & beautiful campus Community College benefit BA degree Popular programs: see the major list 16 can start the Higher Education Program (offering a minor program for int’l students) Honor’s Program (different from other honors program & final quarter tuition waiver) Partner Language Program Transfer (flexible start date, able to go upper level without waiting for 3 months/quarter). International Pathway Programs (Asia & Europe) Pre-MBA: Special arrangement to partner graduate schools (PLU/AAU)

Short Term Programs (Internship Advising available) Diversity: balanced enrollment (target cap 1% of entire enrollment around 100) Boutique style approach (Individualized attention & services, we focus on each student’s success, we value all nationalities, our students are not just a number, emergency support available, open advising hours, weekly events available, etc.) Highline Scholarships

Marketing Materials & Tools *Agents/school counselors must know this content ISP Website(click) & Marketing Materials site (click)* All information can be found at above links: – Highline Fact Sheet in various languages – Highline Promo video – E-brochure & Paper brochure* – Poster – PowerPoint Slides – Individual flyers: Pathway flyers, Pre-MBA, Short Term Programs – Highline Agency Training Check List Highline Alumni Support

Highline Contact Info International Student Programs Website: international.highline.edu Email: [email protected] Facebook: Highline College International Student Programs