The College Board is proud to partner with IC3 to offer two pre-conference workshops, scheduled on two consecutive days. The content of each workshop will be connected and will build on each other so that counselors are able to benefit from attending both workshops in sequence, or opt to participate in either workshop alone.

These transformative workshops will provide thematic, skills-based training for professionals responsible for guiding students from India to world-class higher education opportunities. Through interactive sessions led by international higher education enrollment leaders and through authentic dialogue with our faculty & your peers, you will learn how to provide your students with a clear understanding of the admission process for selective global universities. You will also acquire strategies and tools to help your students secure post-secondary options that best align with their career aspirations. The Pre-Conference Workshops are ideal for administrators and college guidance counselors who are interested in best practices and candid insights into the admission process of top universities.

The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT and the Advanced Placement Program.

This interactive training will focus on the counselor’s role in guiding students through the college planning process. The fundamentals of international admission and financial aid will be covered. Attendees will:

• Learn how to structure a college counseling program and to develop a plan and implementation strategy
• Explore resources to help students and parents with college search, the application process, campus visits, and communication with university representatives
• Gain a clear understanding of the key components of the applications, and what admission officers look for during the review process
• Be prepared to enable students and parents to determine which institutions are a right fit for a student’s university criteria and career aspirations

(Facilitated by College Board)

The world of higher education opportunities is opening up to your students. Many more students are now looking at a diverse range of emerging and established universities across various systems. How can you help your students find world-class, right-fit higher education options beyond borders? In this interactive workshop, a group of seasoned higher education leaders, representing a variety of types of universities, will compare and contrast admissions policies and practices across several unique higher education systems. Attendees will:

• Understand the unique value of a university experience at various institutions
• Define how the admissions and selection structure reflects the institution’s mission, vision and priorities
• Compare and contrast admissions approaches across institutional contexts
• Discuss the role of access, diversity, and inclusion, and how these concepts are expressed across systems
• Convey these distinctions effectively to students and parents, especially in the India educational setting

(Facilitated by College Board)