Embassy News
Free seminar for high school advisors about studies in the U.S.
September 18, 2012
On Tuesday September 18, the U.S. Embassy is organizing a
free seminar about studying in the U.S. for advisors at Norwegian high schools.
We hope to see you there!
Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Time: 8:30 to 16:00 (because of our security check, we recommend arriving at 8:00)
Place: U.S. Embassy, Henrik Ibsens gate 48, 0244 Oslo
Sign up by Thursday, September 13, by sending an e-mail to Anne Lindblom at LindblomAC@state.gov
PROGRAM
8:00 Doors open
8:30-8:35 Welcome—practical information
Anne Charlotte Lindblom, U.S. Embassy
Anne Charlotte Lindblom, U.S. Embassy
8:35– 9:15 How to apply to a U.S. University
Ingrid Sterud, ANSA (Association of Norweigan Students Abroad)
Ingrid Sterud, ANSA (Association of Norweigan Students Abroad)
9:15-9:35 Financial support for studies in the U.S.
Jan Berge, Lånekassen
Jan Berge, Lånekassen
9:35-9:45 Remarks by Ambassador Barry B. White
9:45-10:15 Scholarship opportunities in the U.S.
Tove Lain Knudsen, The Norway-America Association
Tove Lain Knudsen, The Norway-America Association
10:15-10:30 SHORT BREAK
10:30-11:30 Everything you need to know about the TOEFL test
Stella Saliari, ETS Global
Stella Saliari, ETS Global
11:30-12:00 Admissions: a U.S.university representative’s perspective
Constance O. Peterson-Miller, Indiana University South Bend
Constance O. Peterson-Miller, Indiana University South Bend
12:00-13:00 LUNCH
13:00-13:20 Music programs and—scholarships in the U.S.
Constance O. Peterson-Miller, Indiana University South Bend
Constance O. Peterson-Miller, Indiana University South Bend
13:20-13:50 Community college admissions - a less expensive option
Representative from Leeward Community College
Representative from Leeward Community College
13:50-14:15 American College of Norway– one year in Norway, two in the U.S.
Becky Norvang. American College of Norway
Becky Norvang. American College of Norway
14:15-14:30 SHORT BREAK
14:30-15:00 Sport scholarship opportunities in the U.S.
Tove Lain Knudsen, The Norway -America Association
Tove Lain Knudsen, The Norway -America Association
15:00-15:30 The SAT/ACT Tests & Trends in US Admissions/What Counselors Need To Know About Admissions
Kent Fernandez, IVY Plus
Kent Fernandez, IVY Plus
15:30-15:40 Student visa
Representative from the Consular Section, U.S. Embassy
Representative from the Consular Section, U.S. Embassy
15:40-16:00 Q&A
16:00 SEMINAR ENDS