Holiday Season in the EducationUSA Advising Center
EducationUSA Advising Center is closed from December 21 until January 1. Happy holidays!
EducationUSA Competitive College Club
Are you a high-school student interested in studying in the U.S. universities?
EducationUSA Competitive College Club (CCC) is a FREE program for Baltic high school students, preparing them to apply to US colleges and universities.
All club meetings are held virtually at least once a week until the end of 2024. The first meeting will take place on September 17th at 4:00 PM. The working language of the club is English.
Club members will gain a clear overview of the US higher education system and the application process to US universities. Each meeting will thoroughly cover one topic related to applying to US universities. You will develop intercultural communication, teamwork, public speaking, and academic writing skills. Club members will meet representatives from US universities and Baltic students studying at US universities. Individual counseling is available to members according to their needs.
Club events are led by advisors from the Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian EducationUSA Centers, as well as students and staff from US universities.
Upon completion of the club program, you will receive:
- A certificate of program completion
- In-depth knowledge of the US higher education system and the university application process
- Access to additional materials, practice tests, and expert advice
You can register for the EducationUSA Competitive College Club HERE.
Undergraduate Study in the USA
Group consultation "Undergraduate Study in the United States" takes place in Zoom.
Topics: different types of schools and how to find the best school for you. Application process and admission requirements, funding opportunities, international tests, etc.
The center will introduce the information sources, study materials and services offered by EAC-Tallinn as well.
The program is conducted in Estonian. Consultation sessions in Russian and English are available upon request.
The group consultation is free of charge.
More information: educationUSA@ttu.ee
Graduate Study in the USA
Group consultation "Graduate Study and Research in the USA" takes place in TalTech Mektory and is conducted in Estonian. The consultation is available via Zoom as well.
The following topics will be covered:
Introduction, types of institutions, choosing the best program, admission requirements and application process, international tests, etc. Preparing successful application. Funding sources: grants, fellowships, assistantships, Estonian and international foundations. Short term visits. Introduction of the information sources, study materials and services offered by EAC-Tallinn.
Additional information: educationUSA@ttu.ee or by phone: 620 3543 and 620 354
English Teachers’ Afternoon in TalTech Mektory
English Teachers’ Afternoon in TalTech Mektory: Creative Thinking in Teaching English
Time: February 17 at 3pm - 5.15 pm
Venue: TalTech Mektory,, Raja 15, Tallinn
Room: HUB 031
Please register here: https://bit.ly/3nDgqjD no later than February 10 at 5 pm
Schedule of the event:
5:00 Welcome coffee
15.15 Zooming Out: Teaching Beyond the Brain
Jenifer Uhler, RELO, U.S. Department of State
16.00 Teaching Critical & Creative Thinking
Jackie Hadel, EL Fellow, U.S. Department of State
16.45 Free ET Webinars and MOOCs
Kristiina Maajärv, RELO Assistant
17.00 US Embassy Programs for Students and Educators
Tiiu Vitsut, Cultural Assistant, The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn
Textbooks giveaway!
Webinar "Graduate Study in U.S"
Are you interested in graduate study in U.S? Join us on February 15 and learn, who are the international students American professors are looking for!
When: February 15 at 5 pm
Where: Zoom
Presenter:
Jennifer K. Hunter, Director of Visibility Strategy in Rice University*
https://graduate.rice.edu/people/admissions-and-visibility-strategy-manager
Jennifer K. Hunter, Director of Visibility Strategy in Rice University will explain you the graduate application process and secrets of successful application on the example of Rice University. You will learn more about the opportunities in Rice University as well.
Register for the event: https://bit.ly/3s7dzRc
Once completed, students will receive the Zoom link to the session.
Topics: How to prepare for graduate study (Master’s, Doctoral) in the US university? Who are the international students American professors are looking for, what skills and qualities are expected.
* Rice University is a comprehensive research university in Houston, Texas. Rice produces the next generation of leaders and is ranked #167 in Best Global Universities
Infosession about the Tests
Information session about international tests takes place in TalTech Mektory. The session is conducted in Estonian.
Program:
I International standardized tests in Estonia:
* TOEFL, SAT, ACT, GRE
* Main problems on taking the tests, what to keep in mind
II Study materials and preparation opportunities
III Questions and answers
Study in the USA!
Do you want to study in the United States?
Join us on October 3 at at 4.30 pm in Taltech Mektory, room 126!
Schedule:
4.30 pm FLEX program: an academic year in the United States living with a volunteer host family and attending a U.S. high school. The program is opened for Estonian high-school students
5 pm E.Tyler Boyle, Assistant Director of the office of undergraduate admission of the New York University will talk about highly selective U.S. undergraduate admission.
Anchored in New York City and with degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai as well as 11 study away sites throughout the world, NYU is a leader in global education, with more international students and more students studying abroad than any other US university.