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Welcome to Bay State College
Where Your Success Matters
7/17/2015
Study in Boston
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Boston has over 250,000 students in 100 Colleges & Universities, including
some of the best in the world
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Great public transportation, sporting, cultural and entertainment options
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Boston is known as the ‘City of Neighborhoods’ and has friendly, ‘small town’
atmosphere
Bay State College
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Back Bay Location
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On Campus Accommodation
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Small Class Sizes
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Student Support & Activities
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English + Pathway Program
= SUCCESS!
College Overview
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Founded in 1946
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Dedicated to providing career outcomes
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Regionally accredited by NEASC
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Ranked 46th among Regional Colleges (North
by US News, 2012)
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Rated 5 Stars for Safety by ‘American School
Search’
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Average Class Size is 18
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5% international students
Bay State Notables
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Location- In the heart of the Back Bay
neighborhood
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Shopping- Newbury Street and Copley
Square house the top shopping and
restaurants in Boston
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Sports- Fenway Park within walking distance
to Bay State College
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Transportation- Easy access to campus and
around the city
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“Walking City”- All Bay State classrooms are
within a 5-7 minute walk of one another
Bay State Campus
Bay State Programs
English + Foundation Year on campus
Associate Degrees
Bachelor Degrees
Business Administration
Management
Hospitality Management
Marketing
Retail Business Management
Finance
Entertainment Management
Information Systems
Fashion Design
Healthcare Management
Entertainment Management
Fashion Merchandising
Internships & co-op are a compulsory part of every program
Foundation Year Pathway
English
Language
High School
Complete
English
Language
Study on
campus
Entrance
Req’s
High
School +
IELTS 5.5,
50 IBT, 143
CBT
High
School +
IELTS 6.0,
60 IBT, 170
CBT
Year
One UG
Foundation
Year
Program:
Remain in
good
academic
standing
Bachelor
Year 1
Year
Two UG
Year
Three UG
Year
Four UG
Bachelor
Year 2
Bachelor
Year 3
Bachelor
Year 4
Success of BSC’s Foundation Year Program
Results from our spring 2014 Student Satisfaction Survey found
that:
• 100% of Foundation Year students said that they would come to BSC if
they could do it all again
• 100% said they felt they fit in well at BSC
• 100% said they would recommend us to a friend or family member
• 100% felt like someone on campus cared about them as an individual
Not only that but 100% of the spring 2014 FY class passed their
first term and the average GPA was a 3.21!
The Classroom Experience
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Small Classes- Average is 18 students
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Faculty Connections
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Individual Academic Support- Available
through CLAS (Center for Learning and
Academic Success)
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Student Success Coordinators- Set
Academic and Personal Action Plan with
student
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“Early Alert” System- Ensures those who
are missing classwork are contacted by
faculty and support staff
International Student Services
Julia Croft, Director of International Student Services
[email protected]
- Available to assist students with application process and
pre-arrival details
- Conducts new student orientation and is on-hand at all
times to help students as they adjust to Boston life and
Bay State coursework
Alice Potenza, International Student Advisor
[email protected]
- Oversees Bay State’s International Student Club
- Maintains students’ I-20,assists in the CPT and
OPT application process
- Assists students with Bay State’s study abroad
There are two types of Practical Training available
US Work Rights
• 1. Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
CPT is an off-campus work authorization that is approved by Bay State academic
departments for student internships of 12 months of full-time work. Bachelor Degree
students will usually participate in 2 semester-long CPT internships.*
• 2. Optional Practical Training (OPT)
OPT is a 12-month fulltime work authorization approved by USCIS to work in the field
of study upon completion of a student’s degree program. USCIS authorization can take
up to 4 months to obtain.
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Job Placement Rates
Bay State regularly achieves graduate job placement rates of 80% and above!
*If interested in participating for the full 12 months, student must enroll in CPT for concurrent semesters
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Bay State students will live in one of our
historic brownstones on Commonwealth
Ave
On-campus housing is within walking
distance to all Bay State classes
Rooms range in size from 2-4 people per
room and are supplied with all needed
furniture and beds
Student Housing
Fees & How to Apply
1. Submit application with copy of English results and academic
transcripts
2. Bay State College notifies acceptance by issuing an Offer Letter
with program of study listed
3. In order to receive I-20:
• Make deposit
• Submit Financial documentation: bank statements totaling
the cost of tuition and letter of support
4. Receive I-20
5. Book US visa interview appointment
6. On receipt of visa, arrange payment for balance of first semester
fees
7. Finalize health insurance & immunizations
8. Book travel to Boston for the Bay State Orientation Program
9. Start classes in the USA!
*All payments, immunizations and travel arrangements must be submitted to Bay State 15
days prior to arrival
Fees & How to Apply
2014-2015
$USD per Year
Foundation w/o
Housing
$24,060
Annual
Comprehensive
fee
$500
One time
Orientation Fee
$100
Campus Housing
$12,100
*Fees are subject to change annually
*If student is interested in attending one term, please
ask for pricing
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Available for a Limited Time Only:
Up to $12,000 Discount through
Presidential Scholarship Program!
This scholarship is available to only those
students referred by agents who have attended
today’s event and will be applied during the
student’s first year.
Valid for applications sent on or before
July 31, 2014.
BSC Free Housing for Direct Entry Students
Direct Entry Students:
For students who have met the IELTS requirement of 6.0 OBS and qualify as Direct Entry
Bachelor students, they will be eligible for a one-year free housing at BSC!
This means that student will not pay for housing in term 1 and term 2 of his/her first year.
Eligibility Requires that:
1. Student is one of the firs 10 DE students to receive a VISA, confirm attendance and housing
and pay for first semester’s tuition.
2. Student is applying for September 2014 intake.
BSC Agent Incentives and STEM Extension
Agent Incentive:
We will be discussing this with you on our visit to your office.
STEM Extension:
Apart from OPT (which already gives students of BSC to work in the US for one year after
graduating), international students who are enrolled in the course Management of Information
Systems can also take advantage of the STEM extension and extend their visa for an additional
17 months after they complete the 12 months OPT!
No Visa Approval, No Deposit Policy:
We look forward to hearing from you!
And don’t hesitate to reach-out with questions…
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