The document provides information on essay writing workshops and advising sessions aimed at helping students improve their college application essays in Mexico City. It also lists various scholarship opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students, along with details on how to apply. Additionally, it promotes engagement through an alumni network and highlights upcoming events for individuals interested in U.S. education.

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M e x i c o C i t y. I s s u e # 6 6 . S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 1 .
EducationUSA Advising Center B. The body (Convince the reader)
Events: Register here
Writing the Successful Each paragraph should include a topic sen-
Wednesday, August 31 4-6 P.M.
College Essay tence that expresses the main idea of the
paragraph. You must support your ideas by
How to Choose and Finance a giving evidence to convince the reader of
Graduate Program with the truth and accuracy of your ideas.
and C. Conclusion (Summarize your ideas)
This final portion of the essay restates
the thesis in new words and main points
supporting it. Ask two or more people to
Thursday, September, 1 4-6 P.M.
read your essays and provide feedback,
How to Choose and Finance a Personal essays are generally the best preferably native English speakers.
Graduate Engineering Program opportunity to distinguish yourself
with: from the rest of the applicant pool.
and While there will certainly be many
other applicants with the same
standardized test scores and grades
Thursday, September 8 4-6 P.M. (high or low), there will be no other
Undergraduate Essay Writing applicant who will submit the same
Workshop
essay. Wise applicants dedicate many
Thursday, September 8 4-6 P.M. hours to planning, writing, and refin-
ing their application essays. Producing
La licenciatura en
a good essay takes time and patience.
los EUA y como
financiarla con While even an outstanding essay will
not negate very low test scores or
grades, a very good essay will cer- Further Support
Fairs: To register, click logos below tainly boost your chances of being ac-
Email EducationUSA@iielatam.org to re-
Saturday-Sunday, September 3-4 cepted by a college or university.
quest a list of native English speaking
essay revision specialists. They have all
EXPO Cursos en el Extranjero
Hotel Sheraton
Be been trained by EducationUSA and
María Isabel charge according to the same affordable
Unique! fee schedule based on the length of the
essay. The service includes three revi-
Monday, August 29 5-9 P.M.
Basic Essay Format sions.
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Hotel Presidente A. Introduction and thesis state- You can also improve your undergraduate
Intercontinental application to a U.S. university by com-
ment (Say what you want to do)
ing to our free Undergraduate Essay
Tuesday, August 30 4-8 P.M. Capture your audience’s attention and Writing Workshop. Topics include essay
QS World make the reader want to continue structure, brainstorming techniques, tips
Grad School Tour reading. The thesis statement, a sen- and tricks for effective writing, cultural
Hotel Presidente
tence that announces the central idea expectations and editing strategies.
Intercontinental
of the paper, must be specific.
EducationUSA Advising Center ● Open to the public: Monday to Friday 11:00am-5:00pm
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2. SEPTEMBER 2011, ISSUE #66
CONGRATUALATIONS!!!!!
Name School Scholarship $ Source
Alejandro NYU 15,000 NYU
Avril Indiana University 50,000 Indiana University We wish
Castulo SUNY at Buffalo Not Stated Coca Cola
Carlos Universidad de Minnesota 61,000 Universidad de Minnesota you the
Daniel Duke Not Stated Duke
Diego UC San Francisco 54,019 UC MEXUS - CONACYT best of luck
Gabriela UC Los Angeles 26,500 UC Los Angeles
Gerardo UC Davis 51,000 UC MEXUS - CONACYT
in the fall!
Giulianna UC Los Angeles Not Stated UC MEXUS - CONACYT
Juan University of Cincinnati Full Fullbright Comexus
Lio Brooklyn College. CUNY 20,000 Fulbright Comexus
Marco Wisconsin at Madison 13,200 Wisconsin at Madison
Michelle UC Los Angeles 39,680 UC MEXUS - CONACYT
Mónica SCAD Savanna 7,000 SCAD Savanna
Oscar Colorado School of Mines 1,900 Colorado School of Mines
Paulina Mount Holyoke College 32,000 Mount Holyoke College
Paulina University of Michigan Not Stated CONACYT
Tatiana Boston University 26,000 CONACYT
Are you a Mexican professional EducationUSA Online Individual Advising
or student who has studied in Sessions!
the U.S.? Join our Ex-Alumnos Can’t come to the EducationUSA
Advising Center? Find us online! If you have already attended
EducationUSA Alumni Network! one of our orientations, and still
Click these icons:
Mexican Alumni of U.S. educa- have questions about how to
choose a college major and find
tional scholarships in the U.S., we in-
institutions are invited to: OR
vite you to schedule an
individual advising session with
• Meet other professionals in their field one of our Educational Advisers.
• Learn about employment opportuni-
Individual appointments are free
ties and available Monday through
educationusa.mexico
• Discover professional development Thursday from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
programs
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• Share experiences from the U.S. EducationUSA@iielatam.org
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communicate with the Mexico City
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3. SEPTEMBER 2011, ISSUE #66
Scholarships & Opportunities Listings
For a more complete listing of scholarship opportunities, log on to Facebook or Twitter and connect with
EducationUSA Mexico City!
BOOK OF THE MONTH
1. Graduate Scholarship:
The American Association for
Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps
University Women (AAUW) By: Alan Gelb
The AAUW hopes to advance equity for women and
girls through advocacy, education, Are you unable to attend our Essay Writing Workshop, but
philanthropy, and research. The need guidance in composing your personal essay? Look no
organization awards fellowships for further than this pocket-sized guide that divides the essay
full-time graduate and postgraduate writing process into 10 easy-to-follow steps. It also covers
study or research in the US to
how to choose a topic and style suggestions. Of special
women who are not US citizens or
importance to non-native English speakers are 5 chapters
permanent residents.
on perfecting the essay through the editing process.
Fellows are selected for academic Drafts of real student essays are included at the end of
achievement and demonstrated commitment to the book, showing what successful essay revision looks
women and girls. In the 2011-2012 cycle, AAUW like in practice.
awarded 49 international fellowships, totaling
nearly $1,000,000 USD. Applications and all sup- Call number: IIE 378.161
porting documents for the 2012-2013 competition
must be received by December 1, 2011 at 5 PM.
You can check out this book from the Benjamin Franklin Library.
For more information, please visit:
If you need a library card, visit:
http://bit.ly/o3BA0B http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/bbf/bfcredencial.pdf
2. Undergraduate Scholarship:
3. Undergraduate Scholarship:
JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION
WARTBURG COLLEGE
This Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship supports
outstanding community college students with finan- At Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, the Loret Ruppe
cial need by providing funding for them to complete International Student Scholarship provides international
their bachelor’s degrees at US four-year colleges undergraduates with financial awards ranging from
and universities. The Foundation provides approxi- $1,000 to $24,000 per year. Named in honor of former
mately 50 highly competitive scholarships, which Peace Corps Director and US Ambassador Loret Ruppe, the
are valued at up to $30,000 per year. scholarships are based on scholastic achievement, partici-
pation in co-curricular activities (such as sports, music, or
To be eligible for the award, students must be cur-
drama), community service, and financial need. Scholar-
rent students at a 2-year institution in the US and
ships are renewable each academic year if students main-
have a cumulative college GPA of at least 3.5. All
tain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
applicants must receive a nomination from the Jack
Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at International students are also
their two-year institution, so contact the desig- eligible for the Wartburg Col-
nated faculty representative on your campus lege Meistersinger Music Schol-
(http://bit.ly/q35mw6). Applicants can access the arships, which recognize stu-
online application at www.jkcf.org on September 6, dents skilled in vocal, keyboard,
2011 and must submit all completed materials by and instrumental music. Check
Wartburg’s Global Admissions For more information,
the deadline, December 6, 2011.
website in early 2012 for schol- please visit:
For more information, please visit: arship information for the 2012- http://bit.ly/nrNhU4
http://bit.ly/oQEkVO 13 academic year.
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