The University of Illinois System announced Thursday that three state universities will not require students to submit standardized test scores for admission applications.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois Springfield will allow high school students to apply for admission for the two upcoming academic years without taking the ACT or SAT.
The request to the University of Illinois System Board of Trustees was made in response to restrictions on large gatherings that limited students' ability to take standardized tests.
This story aired on WAND TV on April 2, 2021.
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Monday, April 5, 2021
University of Illinois system will not require ACT, SAT for admission for 2 years
Thursday, April 9, 2020
UIS extends decision date, waives enrollment fees for some incoming students
The University of Illinois Springfield is extending the decision date for incoming fall 2020 freshman.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UIS Office of Admission has extended the decision date from May 1 to June 1 to give students more time to learn about the campus and university.
Application and enrollment fees have also been waived for freshman, transfer and graduate students for summer and fall 2020.
UIS is also waiving the essay requirement for freshman and transfer students. Virtual one-on-one appointments with UIS admission counselors and weekly Wednesday webinars are being offered.
This story aired on WAND 17 on April 9, 2020.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UIS Office of Admission has extended the decision date from May 1 to June 1 to give students more time to learn about the campus and university.
Application and enrollment fees have also been waived for freshman, transfer and graduate students for summer and fall 2020.
UIS is also waiving the essay requirement for freshman and transfer students. Virtual one-on-one appointments with UIS admission counselors and weekly Wednesday webinars are being offered.
This story aired on WAND 17 on April 9, 2020.
Read the story online.
Monday, December 9, 2019
University of Illinois drops criminal past question from admissions applications
Admissions applications to the University of Illinois campuses are no longer requiring students to disclose whether or not they have a criminal background.
A student-led coalition urged the university to remove questions about criminal and disciplinary history, saying it discouraged potential students from applying, The (Champaign) News-Gazette reported.
To maintain the safety of the campus and to ensure those ultimately admitted do not pose a security threat, the criminal history questions were moved to the point after an admissions decision has been made but before students enroll, "balancing safety and access."
The policy is being adopted for all three university campuses in Champaign-Urbana, Chicago and Springfield. Julian Parrott, assistant vice president for academic affairs for the university's admission system, said if the applicant has been convicted, or charges are pending, they must provide a description of the incident, the outcome and documents such as court records or parole requirements. Pending review of the information provided, a decision will be made whether to admit the student - with or without conditions - or rescind the offer.
This story aired on ABC 7 in Chicago on December 7, 2019.
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A student-led coalition urged the university to remove questions about criminal and disciplinary history, saying it discouraged potential students from applying, The (Champaign) News-Gazette reported.
To maintain the safety of the campus and to ensure those ultimately admitted do not pose a security threat, the criminal history questions were moved to the point after an admissions decision has been made but before students enroll, "balancing safety and access."
The policy is being adopted for all three university campuses in Champaign-Urbana, Chicago and Springfield. Julian Parrott, assistant vice president for academic affairs for the university's admission system, said if the applicant has been convicted, or charges are pending, they must provide a description of the incident, the outcome and documents such as court records or parole requirements. Pending review of the information provided, a decision will be made whether to admit the student - with or without conditions - or rescind the offer.
This story aired on ABC 7 in Chicago on December 7, 2019.
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Thursday, November 14, 2019
University Of Illinois Springfield To Waive Application Fees
The University of Illinois Springfield is waiving application fees for prospective students — including incoming freshmen, transfer, graduate, online and international students.
“As part of our vision to ‘be a pathway to opportunity,’ removing the application fee as a barrier to embarking on a college career, finishing one or enhancing career prospects through graduate certificates or degrees is part of the DNA of our campus community,” said Natalie Herring, associate provost for enrollment management.
The waiver will save students $50 to $75. The school will host Preview
This story appeared in the Jacksonville Journal-Courier on November 13, 2019.
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“As part of our vision to ‘be a pathway to opportunity,’ removing the application fee as a barrier to embarking on a college career, finishing one or enhancing career prospects through graduate certificates or degrees is part of the DNA of our campus community,” said Natalie Herring, associate provost for enrollment management.
The waiver will save students $50 to $75. The school will host Preview
This story appeared in the Jacksonville Journal-Courier on November 13, 2019.
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Wednesday, October 26, 2016
UIS to open transfer office at Richland Community College
The University of Illinois Springfield and Richland Community College in Decatur are partnering to make it easier for students to continue their college education after earning their associate's degree.
UIS will hold periodic office hours at a space inside the Kitty Lindsay Learning Resources Center on Richland’s campus for advising and counseling for RCC students considering transferring to UIS.
After that, UIS plans to have a presence on the Richland campus on a weekly basis with regularly scheduled office hours allowing for more interaction with visiting UIS professors and advisers.
This story appeared online at WRSP Fox Illinois on October 25, 2016.
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UIS will hold periodic office hours at a space inside the Kitty Lindsay Learning Resources Center on Richland’s campus for advising and counseling for RCC students considering transferring to UIS.
After that, UIS plans to have a presence on the Richland campus on a weekly basis with regularly scheduled office hours allowing for more interaction with visiting UIS professors and advisers.
This story appeared online at WRSP Fox Illinois on October 25, 2016.
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Thursday, July 7, 2016
UIS experiences highest summer school enrollment to date
More than 2,000 students have enrolled in classes at the University of Illinois Springfield already this summer.
According to the UIS Admission's Office, a record breaking total of 2,312 students enrolled for the summer.
A closer look at the data shows that 75 percent of those students are ages 20 through 34 years old, half of them are part-time students; 37 percent of those students are taking their classes online, and almost all of them are currently pursuing a degree.
The Director of Admissions for UIS, Fernando Planas, says this is a trend he expects to continue.
"They're seeing that there may be some costs and they're unsure about what's going to be happening in the next year. And so they're much more careful in planning than perhaps I've seen in the past," said Planas.
The story was reported by WICS-TV 20 on July 6, 2016.
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According to the UIS Admission's Office, a record breaking total of 2,312 students enrolled for the summer.
A closer look at the data shows that 75 percent of those students are ages 20 through 34 years old, half of them are part-time students; 37 percent of those students are taking their classes online, and almost all of them are currently pursuing a degree.
The Director of Admissions for UIS, Fernando Planas, says this is a trend he expects to continue.
"They're seeing that there may be some costs and they're unsure about what's going to be happening in the next year. And so they're much more careful in planning than perhaps I've seen in the past," said Planas.
The story was reported by WICS-TV 20 on July 6, 2016.
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Thursday, December 10, 2015
State considering switch from ACT to SAT testing
The college entrance exam for students in Illinois could soon change. After more than a decade of offering the ACT, the State Board of Education is now considering the SAT.
The University of Illinois Springfield accepts both SAT and ACT scores.
The university says Illinois switching to the SAT shouldn't affect future students, but could affect the school's employees.
"I think the people that work with the scores will have to get used to the new SAT scoring. For a while I think they will rely on what that means in a ACT kind of language as opposed to looking straight at the SAT score," said Assistant Director of Admissions at UIS, Kathryn Kleeman.
Currently, if a student applies to UIS with an SAT score, it is converted to an ACT score.
The story was reported by WICS-TV 20 on December 9, 2015.
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The University of Illinois Springfield accepts both SAT and ACT scores.
The university says Illinois switching to the SAT shouldn't affect future students, but could affect the school's employees.
"I think the people that work with the scores will have to get used to the new SAT scoring. For a while I think they will rely on what that means in a ACT kind of language as opposed to looking straight at the SAT score," said Assistant Director of Admissions at UIS, Kathryn Kleeman.
Currently, if a student applies to UIS with an SAT score, it is converted to an ACT score.
The story was reported by WICS-TV 20 on December 9, 2015.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Andrew Mullican to play at Illinois Springfield
Andrew Mullican has been able to accomplish a list of achievements in his time with Edwardsville High School soccer.
The three-year starter was a major contributor on a state championship team his junior year, and backed that up by being a captain on a team that won 17 games and made a sectional championship.
Now the All-Sectional pick will have the chance to continue his playing career as a member of the University of Illinois Springfield. He is the third Tiger in the last two years to commit to UIS.
Mullican admits he took his time and looked at a few different schools before making is ultimate decision. “The thing I was really looking for was the chance to get a good education and to be associated with University of Illinois was big for me,” Mullican said.
“As far as getting to play, I was looking for a place where I felt I would really fit in and I think Illinois is a good place for that.”
Mullican will look to make an early impact for the Prairie Stars, a team that went 8-10 last year. The team’s current record sits at 6-12, but the roster only has three seniors. The team will also be returning head coach Jesse Miech, who will be entering his fifth year.
“Last year they were a really young team. They started between seven to nine freshman, so that led to their struggles,” Mullican said. “Next year, they are still going to be pretty young, but they have brought in a lot of good players and hopefully we’ll be able to start winning more games.”
This article appeared online in The Edwardsville Intelligencer on April 13, 2015.
Read the entire story here.
The three-year starter was a major contributor on a state championship team his junior year, and backed that up by being a captain on a team that won 17 games and made a sectional championship.
Now the All-Sectional pick will have the chance to continue his playing career as a member of the University of Illinois Springfield. He is the third Tiger in the last two years to commit to UIS.
Mullican admits he took his time and looked at a few different schools before making is ultimate decision. “The thing I was really looking for was the chance to get a good education and to be associated with University of Illinois was big for me,” Mullican said.
“As far as getting to play, I was looking for a place where I felt I would really fit in and I think Illinois is a good place for that.”
Mullican will look to make an early impact for the Prairie Stars, a team that went 8-10 last year. The team’s current record sits at 6-12, but the roster only has three seniors. The team will also be returning head coach Jesse Miech, who will be entering his fifth year.
“Last year they were a really young team. They started between seven to nine freshman, so that led to their struggles,” Mullican said. “Next year, they are still going to be pretty young, but they have brought in a lot of good players and hopefully we’ll be able to start winning more games.”
This article appeared online in The Edwardsville Intelligencer on April 13, 2015.
Read the entire story here.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
UI proposes no tuition hike for freshmen
Faced with more Illinois students turning them down, the University of Illinois has proposed keeping tuition rates flat for in-state freshmen who enroll for this fall.
The move was prompted in part by an increasing number of Illinois students who have declined offers of admission to the state's flagship university in recent years and an attempt by the UI to lessen the burden on middle-class students who find themselves not poor enough to qualify for financial aid but not wealthy enough to pay full sticker price for a college education.
UI trustees, President Bob Easter and President-elect Tim Killeen praised the plan, which was detailed Monday at a trustee committee meeting. The proposal will likely be approved next week when the board meets as a whole in Chicago.
Killeen, sitting alongside Easter in Washington, D.C., listened in on the meeting via videoconference. "I'm supportive of the tuition freeze. I think that will play very well," he said. "I think we're heading in the right direction," added trustee James Montgomery.
Freshmen from Illinois would pay no increase in the general tuition rate on the university's three campuses.
For non-Illinois residents, base tuition rates would increase by 2 percent, according to the proposal.
Base tuition for in-state students currently is $12,036 a year in Urbana-Champaign, $10,584 in Chicago and $9,405 in Springfield.
This story appeared online in The News-Gazette on Monday, January 5, 2015.
Read the entire story here.
The move was prompted in part by an increasing number of Illinois students who have declined offers of admission to the state's flagship university in recent years and an attempt by the UI to lessen the burden on middle-class students who find themselves not poor enough to qualify for financial aid but not wealthy enough to pay full sticker price for a college education.
UI trustees, President Bob Easter and President-elect Tim Killeen praised the plan, which was detailed Monday at a trustee committee meeting. The proposal will likely be approved next week when the board meets as a whole in Chicago.
Killeen, sitting alongside Easter in Washington, D.C., listened in on the meeting via videoconference. "I'm supportive of the tuition freeze. I think that will play very well," he said. "I think we're heading in the right direction," added trustee James Montgomery.
Freshmen from Illinois would pay no increase in the general tuition rate on the university's three campuses.
For non-Illinois residents, base tuition rates would increase by 2 percent, according to the proposal.
Base tuition for in-state students currently is $12,036 a year in Urbana-Champaign, $10,584 in Chicago and $9,405 in Springfield.
This story appeared online in The News-Gazette on Monday, January 5, 2015.
Read the entire story here.
Monday, December 15, 2014
Susan Koch: Important factors for enrolling in college
The following is a portion of a guest column written by UIS Chancellor Susan J. Koch. It was published in The State Journal-Register on December 14, 2014.
"One of the most enjoyable aspects of serving as the leader of a university is spending time with talented young people.
I’m always interested to learn from University of Illinois Springfield students how they successfully navigated the college decision process and ultimately chose the Springfield campus of the University of Illinois for their college experience.
For first-year students from Illinois, there are well over 100 possibilities in-state alone, and the type of school, distance from home, academic majors offered, cost, selectivity, size, location, housing, student life and even food are all important factors that help students match their personal profile to the right institution. Navigating through the possibilities and making the right match, however, can be both challenging and complicated.
For students (and parents) considering UIS, one of the best resources for navigating the college decision process is our talented Director of Admissions Fernando Planas."
Read the full column online
"One of the most enjoyable aspects of serving as the leader of a university is spending time with talented young people.
I’m always interested to learn from University of Illinois Springfield students how they successfully navigated the college decision process and ultimately chose the Springfield campus of the University of Illinois for their college experience.
For first-year students from Illinois, there are well over 100 possibilities in-state alone, and the type of school, distance from home, academic majors offered, cost, selectivity, size, location, housing, student life and even food are all important factors that help students match their personal profile to the right institution. Navigating through the possibilities and making the right match, however, can be both challenging and complicated.
For students (and parents) considering UIS, one of the best resources for navigating the college decision process is our talented Director of Admissions Fernando Planas."
Read the full column online
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Students heading to college this fall have lots to do now
High school seniors still have several months to go before graduation. But teens planning to attend college next fall have a lot they should be doing now.
“It's best to start planning for college as early as possible. By starting early, you and your guidance counselor can make sure that you're taking the correct subject courses that satisfy college admission requirements and provide you with solid academic preparation,” said Fernando Planas, University of Illinois Springfield director of admissions.
To figure out which college is best for you, Planas suggests taking a close look at each school that interests you.
“A college education is an investment in your future. Plan wisely, believe in yourself, focus on your goals, work hard, ask questions and use all the resources available to you. And don't forget to have some fun along the way,” he said.
The article was published in The State Journal-Register on March 4, 2014.
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“It's best to start planning for college as early as possible. By starting early, you and your guidance counselor can make sure that you're taking the correct subject courses that satisfy college admission requirements and provide you with solid academic preparation,” said Fernando Planas, University of Illinois Springfield director of admissions.
To figure out which college is best for you, Planas suggests taking a close look at each school that interests you.
“A college education is an investment in your future. Plan wisely, believe in yourself, focus on your goals, work hard, ask questions and use all the resources available to you. And don't forget to have some fun along the way,” he said.
The article was published in The State Journal-Register on March 4, 2014.
Read the article online
Monday, October 14, 2013
New partnership for Black Hawk College
A local college is teaming up with the University of Illinois Springfield to make transfers easier.
The new partnership with Black Hawk College in Moline will allow students to move all of their credits to the school seamlessly. And even though it's only for select majors, school officials say it will save students time and money.
But they also say students must do one thing before taking advantage of the program.
"The best thing that any student can do is check with out advisors and schedule and appointment," said Dr. Bettie Truitt of Black Hawk College. "The advisors here will make sure they're enrolled in the particular curriculum that's appropriate for them and get them on the right educational pathway from day one."
Another partnership perk, students will also be invited to participate in UIS campus life and activities while still at Black Hawk.
The partnership was reported by WHBF-TV on October 11, 2013.
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The new partnership with Black Hawk College in Moline will allow students to move all of their credits to the school seamlessly. And even though it's only for select majors, school officials say it will save students time and money.
But they also say students must do one thing before taking advantage of the program.
"The best thing that any student can do is check with out advisors and schedule and appointment," said Dr. Bettie Truitt of Black Hawk College. "The advisors here will make sure they're enrolled in the particular curriculum that's appropriate for them and get them on the right educational pathway from day one."
Another partnership perk, students will also be invited to participate in UIS campus life and activities while still at Black Hawk.
The partnership was reported by WHBF-TV on October 11, 2013.
Read the story online
Friday, September 13, 2013
Freshman numbers up at many Illinois universities
Many of Illinois' public universities are bucking a national trend of generally declining enrollment, welcoming larger freshmen classes to their campuses this fall.
Other universities with increases included the University of Illinois' flagship campus in Urbana-Champaign, the University of Illinois Springfield, Northern Illinois University in DeKalb and Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.
The University of Illinois-Springfield's 19.8 percent increase in freshman enrollment — to 339 students — is probably a direct result of the school's Chicago-area marketing push and increases in scholarship money, according to Tim Barnett, the school's vice chancellor of student affairs.
Direct mail, email, billboards and radio spots are all being used to persuade students who might otherwise look outside of Illinois to come to the state capital, he said.
The Associated Press story was published on September 12, 2013.
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Other universities with increases included the University of Illinois' flagship campus in Urbana-Champaign, the University of Illinois Springfield, Northern Illinois University in DeKalb and Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.
The University of Illinois-Springfield's 19.8 percent increase in freshman enrollment — to 339 students — is probably a direct result of the school's Chicago-area marketing push and increases in scholarship money, according to Tim Barnett, the school's vice chancellor of student affairs.
Direct mail, email, billboards and radio spots are all being used to persuade students who might otherwise look outside of Illinois to come to the state capital, he said.
The Associated Press story was published on September 12, 2013.
Read the article online
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Time and money running out for FAFSA
The official deadline to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is not for another five months. But with depleting funds across the board, you might want to get your name in sooner rather than later.
It is a battle students across the country are fighting. Rising tuition costs and dwindling aid, not to mention a slumping economy.
"I was almost at that point where I was going to have to take a semester off or couple of semesters off so that way I can work, save up money and then be able to pay for the next year," UIS student Dan Garcia said.
Garcia did not have to do that because he filed his FAFSA before the money ran out.
UIS Admissions Counselor Brett Angelico urges students to file a FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible.
"In recent years it has run out in I want to say mid-March and every year we see that it runs out a little quicker and quicker," Angelico said.
That is because there is less money and more people seeking help. Angelico said many students worry about filing tax returns before they fill out the FAFSA paperwork. But that is really not necessary.
"You can always file a FAFSA with last year's tax information. Just make sure that when you complete your taxes for this year that you go back and re-enter the information into your FAFSA form," Angelico said.
The FAFSA story was reported by WICS-TV 20 on January 23, 2013.
Watch the story online
It is a battle students across the country are fighting. Rising tuition costs and dwindling aid, not to mention a slumping economy.
"I was almost at that point where I was going to have to take a semester off or couple of semesters off so that way I can work, save up money and then be able to pay for the next year," UIS student Dan Garcia said.
Garcia did not have to do that because he filed his FAFSA before the money ran out.
UIS Admissions Counselor Brett Angelico urges students to file a FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible.
"In recent years it has run out in I want to say mid-March and every year we see that it runs out a little quicker and quicker," Angelico said.
That is because there is less money and more people seeking help. Angelico said many students worry about filing tax returns before they fill out the FAFSA paperwork. But that is really not necessary.
"You can always file a FAFSA with last year's tax information. Just make sure that when you complete your taxes for this year that you go back and re-enter the information into your FAFSA form," Angelico said.
The FAFSA story was reported by WICS-TV 20 on January 23, 2013.
Watch the story online
Monday, April 16, 2012
UIS speeds up transfer process
The University of Illinois Springfield has scheduled a series of single-day events to make it easier for transfer students to register for fall classes.
Transfer Express is a series of nine one-stop events, beginning April 27 and running through Aug. 20. Students from area community colleges, other universities and those who never finished college and now want to return can get everything taken care of for fall 2012 classes in a single day.
UIS transfer coordinator Raymond Barnett said this is the first time UIS has tried this approach, although in the mid-1990s, smaller versions focused on promotion and helping students who needed to register.
“This is a much more accelerated approach to the transfer process,” he said.
Transfer Express will be held April 27-28, May 21, June 22-23, July 26-27 and Aug. 18 and 20. The weekday sessions will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday sessions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in University Hall, room 1031.
Transfer Express was featured in an April 16, 2012, article in The State Journal-Register.
Read the article online
Transfer Express is a series of nine one-stop events, beginning April 27 and running through Aug. 20. Students from area community colleges, other universities and those who never finished college and now want to return can get everything taken care of for fall 2012 classes in a single day.
UIS transfer coordinator Raymond Barnett said this is the first time UIS has tried this approach, although in the mid-1990s, smaller versions focused on promotion and helping students who needed to register.
“This is a much more accelerated approach to the transfer process,” he said.
Transfer Express will be held April 27-28, May 21, June 22-23, July 26-27 and Aug. 18 and 20. The weekday sessions will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday sessions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in University Hall, room 1031.
Transfer Express was featured in an April 16, 2012, article in The State Journal-Register.
Read the article online
Friday, February 17, 2012
At UIS, transition smooth for home-schooled students
Home-school students don’t seem to have a problem settling in at the University of Illinois Springfield, which is among colleges that actively recruit them, according to Judy Shipp, director of UIS’s counseling center.
“If someone has any kind of transition issues, regardless of the background they’ve come from, we can help them with those kinds of things,” Shipp said. “I can’t say that we have something specifically set up for people who have been home-schooled, and I can’t say that we’ve seen those kinds of issues.”
UIS does not track the number of home-school students who attend the college, said Leigh Brannan, an admissions counselor. She said UIS saw an opportunity in trying to attract home-schooled students.
“Within the past couple of years we’ve started an initiative to reach out to those students,” she said.
That includes recruiting at the Chicago Homeschool Expo, which gives home-schoolers a chance to meet up with educational vendors and admissions counselors for three days each August.
Home-schoolers were featured in an February 17, 2012, article in The State Journal-Register.
Read the article online
“If someone has any kind of transition issues, regardless of the background they’ve come from, we can help them with those kinds of things,” Shipp said. “I can’t say that we have something specifically set up for people who have been home-schooled, and I can’t say that we’ve seen those kinds of issues.”
UIS does not track the number of home-school students who attend the college, said Leigh Brannan, an admissions counselor. She said UIS saw an opportunity in trying to attract home-schooled students.
“Within the past couple of years we’ve started an initiative to reach out to those students,” she said.
That includes recruiting at the Chicago Homeschool Expo, which gives home-schoolers a chance to meet up with educational vendors and admissions counselors for three days each August.
Home-schoolers were featured in an February 17, 2012, article in The State Journal-Register.
Read the article online
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
India's half-hearted welcome for foreign universities
U.S. universities may not be setting up shop in India yet, but they’re already attracting Indian students in droves – mostly graduate students. Last year, 105,000 Indian students were studying abroad in the U.S., the second most behind China’s 127,000.
At a college fair Monday organized at New Delhi’s Shangri-La Hotel as part of the trade mission, 21 U.S. universities were recruiting and the high enthusiasm of Indian students to go abroad was on display.
Elenora Haag, who was representing the University of Illinois at Springfield, said the school has already had surprising interest from Indians with almost no marketing – of its 200 foreign students (out of a student population of 5,000) 80% are Indians. “It’s entirely by word of mouth,” she said.
But she added that the school is hoping to diversify the kind of Indians it attracts. All its Indians now are computer science graduate students and, interestingly, all are from Hyderabad. “I guess some of them came and told their friends back home in Hyderabad to come,” Ms. Haag says.
Haag's comments were featured in an October 11, 2011, article in The Wall Street Journal.
Read the article online
At a college fair Monday organized at New Delhi’s Shangri-La Hotel as part of the trade mission, 21 U.S. universities were recruiting and the high enthusiasm of Indian students to go abroad was on display.
Elenora Haag, who was representing the University of Illinois at Springfield, said the school has already had surprising interest from Indians with almost no marketing – of its 200 foreign students (out of a student population of 5,000) 80% are Indians. “It’s entirely by word of mouth,” she said.
But she added that the school is hoping to diversify the kind of Indians it attracts. All its Indians now are computer science graduate students and, interestingly, all are from Hyderabad. “I guess some of them came and told their friends back home in Hyderabad to come,” Ms. Haag says.
Haag's comments were featured in an October 11, 2011, article in The Wall Street Journal.
Read the article online
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