Description : University Pathway in Pine Manor College

Pathway

The Pathway transition program allows Pine Minor College students to study for 1-2 years in the chosen specialty, and then to transfer to any university in the United States (some enrollment is even guaranteed!) and complete the undergraduate program without wasting time and money.

Pathway program works in the following areas:

• Biology
• Management
• Healthcare
• Communications, Public Relations
• Art.

Especially this course is suitable for Russian students and students. Having enrolled on the Pathway, you can quickly improve language and subject knowledge, overcome the academic gap (as you know, American and Russian secondary education has several important differences), develop the necessary skills for comfortable learning in higher education programs. Classes are initially built on the basis of university samples: practically students master the first course of the bachelor's program in the chosen direction, collecting academic credits necessary for further education. In addition, Pathway serves as an excellent program for adapting to life and study on the traditional American university campus, teaching students independence and perseverance.

The duration of the course is 1-3 term (1 academic year = 3 trimester): it is always calculated individually, taking into account the abilities, interests and the initial level of student preparation. The studying of Russian and foreign students is carried out together with the Americans: the development and adaptation process is faster, easier and more efficient.

The service of curators and advisers always helps students to decide what specialty they want to master, which subjects to choose, which faculties and universities will suit them best, how to compile and submit documents to admissions commissions.

Apply for the program of study is possible year-round - the requirements for the entrants vary depending on the chosen course:

1) Pathway:

• Age of students from 17 years
• Certificate of sufficient level of English = TOEFL iBT 61 / IELTS 6.0
• Certificate of complete secondary education (average score - from 4 and above).

Also, in the personal interview and the introductory letter, the entrant should demonstrate the breadth of his horizons and steady motivation, the presence of social responsibility and seriousness of intentions, set academic and personal goals, leadership qualities and potential.

Higher Education - Bachelor's Degree

Available specialties for studying on undergraduate programs are the following:

• Biology
• Communications
• History
• Management
• Psychology
• Political science
• Art.

Pine Minor College students also have the opportunity to obtain a degree (Associate Degrees, an approximate analogue of secondary specialized education in Russia) in the following areas:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Theatrical art
• Art.

The dates of admission and the cost of the educational course you can check with your manager. The term of study on bachelor's programs is 4 academic years.

Master's Courses

Pine Minor College students can obtain a bachelor's degree in "Literature". In addition, an interesting course "Creative Letter" is offered: application of interactive modern techniques helps to quickly master a variety of writing skills.

The dates of admission and the cost of the educational course you can check with your manager. The term of study on the master's program is 1-1.5 academic years.

Academic English

The Academic English program is an ideal option for preparing foreign students to study at American universities, colleges and high schools.

The preparatory course is equally intensively aimed at the development of academic knowledge and skills, and to improve the language level: after the end of the program, foreign students will be able to speak and think in English practically at the level of the native speaker. The course is divided into several large modules:

• English for university studies
• Development of academic, organizational and functional skills
• Participation in seminars of various subjects
• Preparation for the TOEFL exam
• Professional consultations of experienced specialists in the field of higher education.

Foreign students will be able to adapt to the peculiarities of the American educational system, they will practice writing various texts (different tasks, goals, structure, volumes), learn to make presentations, projects and studies, to present them, to argue their point of view and respect someone else's opinion. Students of the academic course will learn how to work effectively with a variety of sources, to quickly find, to rank and analyze information, to improve all key skills in English:

• Grammar
• Reading
• Auditing (listening comprehension)
• Vocabulary
• Written speech
• Oral speech (spoken English)
• Phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction)
• Improvement of communication skills.

The duration of the academic program is 1-3 term: the full cycle depends on the abilities and goals of the student, the level of initial education and the ability to quickly learn the curriculum. Each trimester is 280 profile, intensive English lessons: 25-28 group lessons (groups of up to 15 people) + 12-15 hours of self-study weekly.

To apply for the program of study is possible year-round - the requirements for the entrants vary depending on the chosen course:

1) Academic English Courses:

• Age of students from 16 years
• High school diploma
• Certificate of sufficient level of English - TOEFL iBT 20 and higher.

Also, in the personal interview and the introductory letter, the entrant should demonstrate the breadth of his horizons and steady motivation, the presence of social responsibility and seriousness of intentions, set academic and personal goals, leadership qualities and potential.

Academic English courses can be started on September 12-15, January 4, March 28, June 20.