The English Center | International

		Prepare for Higher Education Free academic and college counseling is available by appointment at the English Center. The English Center offers free one-on-one and small-group tutoring to students who need additional help with their classes and homework assignments at the English Center. For college counseling, students may meet with the Programs Counselor and attend special workshops. These workshops include presentation of and assistance with: Writing statements of purpose Filling out college and university applications Writing required application essays Reading and understanding college and university course catalogues Adapting to the culture of the American college or university The English Center has helped its graduates to attend the following institutions, along with many others: University of California, Berkeley University of California, Riverside University of California, Los Angeles Mills College University of Arkansas University of Nevada San Francisco State University St. Mary's College Thunderbird School of Global Management Fashion Institute of Technology, New York Diablo Valley College Berkeley City College and many others… Applying to Colleges and Universities The English Center counselors can help you choose and apply to an appropriate college or university. If you plan to continue your studies after the English Center, you should bring with you: Original copies of transcripts (grades) and certified translations. Letters of recommendation from former teachers and/or employers Financial document or letter of support from parents or other sponsor Official reports of test scores Any evidence of awards or honors you have received, or publications or research you have done. If applicable, a portfolio (for artists, designers, architects) Provisional Admission If you are academically qualified for a degree or certificate program but cannot yet satisfy the English language requirement, some institutions will admit you provisionally. The English Center has provisional admission agreements with: UC Berkeley Extension International Diploma Programs St. Mary's College of California Notre Dame de Namur University Mills College Diablo Valley College The Peralta Colleges