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Looking to earn a master's degree in business in the USA? Talk to a Shorelight advisor about top-ranked universities & business programs for international students.

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Our personalized programs support international students from application to enrollment, while Signature universities offer enhanced admissions, visa, academic, and career services, including our award-winning Accelerator Programs.*

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Are you an undergraduate student eager to explore applied artificial intelligence in engineering? This informational webinar will give you an inside look at UC Berkeley&rsquo;s AI in Engineering Summer Institute and how it explores AI&rsquo;s impact on technology, careers, and society. In this webinar, you will: 
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Join our exclusive webinar: 'Summer Experience: AI in Engineering Summer Institute at UC Berkeley'!

Are you an undergraduate student eager to explore applied artificial intelligence in engineering? This informational webinar will give you an inside look at UC Berkeley’s AI in Engineering Summer Institute and how it explores AI’s impact on technology, careers, and society.

In this webinar, you will:
-Gain a detailed overview of the program’s academic and personal benefits.
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Join Shorelight's transfer experts for this exclusive webinar for our partners in Southeast Asia and North Asia. This webinar will cover the foundations of advanced credit and how students may earn transfer credit or waivers for specific exams with qualifying scores. Advanced credit exams covered will include: 
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British Advanced and Advanced Subsidiary Exams (A/AS Levels)
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Join Shorelight's transfer experts for this exclusive webinar for our partners in Southeast Asia and North Asia. This webinar will cover the foundations of advanced credit and how students may earn transfer credit or waivers for specific exams with qualifying scores. Advanced credit exams covered will include:

- Advanced Placement (AP)
- British Advanced and Advanced Subsidiary Exams (A/AS Levels)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)

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Join us for an exclusive informational webinar presenting Shorelight&rsquo;s two-week summer programs at FIU, UMass Boston, and UC Berkeley. These programs offer international students a unique opportunity to experience US academics, culture, and career pathways firsthand. In this webinar, you will gain: 
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A detailed overview of each program&rsquo;s academic and personal benefits
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Insights into key features, learning outcomes, and career advantages
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Don't miss this opportunity to explore a transformative summer experience at top US universities. Register now!

Join us for an exclusive informational webinar designed to explore exciting two-week Summer Programs at FIU, UMass Boston, and UC Berkeley. These programs offer international students a unique opportunity to experience US academics, culture, and career pathways firsthand.

In this webinar, you will gain:

- A detailed overview of each program’s academic and personal benefits
- Insights into key features, learning outcomes, and career advantages
- Step-by-step guidance on the application process and deadlines

Don't miss this opportunity to explore a transformative summer experience at top US universities. Register now!

Discover: New Summer Programs at FIU, UMass Boston, and UC Berkeley!

Are your students considering studying in the US this summer? Join our informational webinar to receive insights into top universities and programs, key updates on admission requirements, application processes, and deadlines. In this webinar, you will: -Gain a detailed overview of top universities and programs in the US -Explore the benefits students can enjoy when they start in summer 2025 -Learn about the application process and important deadlines to better support student enrollment Register now to stay updated and help students make informed decisions about their US education journey!

Are your students considering studying in the US this summer? Join our informational webinar to receive insights into top universities and programs, key updates on admission requirements, application processes, and deadlines.

In this webinar, you will:

-Gain a detailed overview of top universities and programs in the US
-Explore the benefits students can enjoy when they start in summer 2025
-Learn about the application process and important deadlines to better support student enrollment

Register now to stay updated and help students make informed decisions about their US education journey!

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With Shorelight, It’s never been easier to transfer to a better-fit university and benefit from personalized support, recognized credits, and more. Join Shorelight's Transfer Admissions expert, Courtney Schneider, to learn more about our Transfer Direct services and Transfer-Friendly universities. We'll cover: Transfer Direct: A streamlined way to transfer universities with Shorelight. Students benefit from faster credit assessment, personalized support, and a customized curriculum. Transfer Friendly Universities: Whether students want to transfer from a two-year community college program to a four-year degree, or switch from one four-year university to a better-fit school, Shorelight has many schools that are ideal for international students. Transfer friendly schools make it easy for students to quickly determine how many, and which, credits will transfer, and offer dedicated transfer advisors.

With Shorelight, It’s never been easier to transfer to a better-fit university and benefit from personalized support, recognized credits, and more. Join Shorelight's Transfer Admissions expert, Courtney Schneider, to learn more about our Transfer Direct services and Transfer-Friendly universities. We'll cover:

- Transfer Direct: A streamlined way to transfer universities with Shorelight. Students benefit from faster credit assessment, personalized support, and a customized curriculum.

- Transfer Friendly Universities: Whether students want to transfer from a two-year community college program to a four-year degree, or switch from one four-year university to a better-fit school, Shorelight has many schools that are ideal for international students. Transfer friendly schools make it easy for students to quickly determine how many, and which, credits will transfer, and offer dedicated transfer advisors. 

Transfer Admissions: How to Transfer to a US University

Join the Shorelight team and former U.S. visa consular officer, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvette-bansal/" target="_blank" id="">Yvette Bansal</a>, for this exclusive visa insights session for our top channel partners. This session will: 
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Don&rsquo;t miss this opportunity to gain insider knowledge and set your students up for success!

Join the Shorelight team and former U.S. visa consular officer, Yvette Bansal, for this exclusive visa insights session for our top channel partners. This session will:

-Cover common mistakes, misconceptions, and actionable strategies to help students navigate the visa process and interview with confidence.
-Provide valuable advice about the visa interview flow, what visa officers pay attention to, and how to best prepare students for their visa interview.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insider knowledge and set your students up for success!

F-1 Visa Success Tips with Former US Visa Consular Officer, Yvette Bansal

This webinar is exclusively for agents, counselors, and channel partners in North Asia (including Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and Mongolia) and Southeast Asia. The University of Dayton is a top-tier research university dedicated to academic excellence, community leadership, entrepreneurship, and creating a positive global impact. Join our campus leadership team to learn more about how University of Dayton supports your students. Bring your questions for a live Q&amp;A.

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Discover New Summer Programs at FIU, UMass Boston, and UC Berkeley!

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Transfer Admissions: How to Transfer to a US University

F-1 Visa Success Tips with Former US Visa Consular Officer, Yvette Bansal

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