New Program Provides CIEE High School Study Abroad Alumni with College Admissions Boost

Exclusive program offers college planning resources and direct access to admissions officers at top colleges and universities

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) is proud to introduce CIEE College Access, a new college planning resource designed in partnership with top colleges and universities, starting with George Washington University and Arizona State University, and offered exclusively for students who participate in CIEE High School Study Abroad programs. This initiative helps high school students leverage their international experience and receive expert support to gain admission to college and prepare for their future.

CIEE College Access allows students to engage directly with college admissions officers; attend expert-led workshops; receive guidance on financial aid and scholarships; gain strategies to strengthen their application; and join a supportive community of peers who are also applying to college.

"Studying abroad with CIEE develops key skills like independence, adaptability and global awareness, which we know are qualities that top colleges and universities seek," said Patrick Moran, Vice President of College Enrollment at CIEE. "CIEE College Access ensures our high school students can effectively highlight these experiences in their applications and connect with college admissions professionals who recognize the value of a global education."

While the college planning process can be expensive for many families, CIEE College Access is included as an alumni benefit for all CIEE High School Study Abroad participants.

"CIEE works with more than 600 high schools and 400 college partners annually," said Moran. "We're thrilled to work with college advisors and admissions offices to help high school students leverage their study abroad experiences for college success at no extra cost to their families."

For more information about CIEE College Access, visit ciee.org/collegeaccess or contact [email protected].

About CIEE:
CIEE builds bridges between different people, different countries, and different cultures. For 75 years, we have helped young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. Since 1947, CIEE has supported more than one million student exchanges for participants from more than 140 countries. We change lives, our alumni change the world. Learn more at ciee.org.

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SOURCE Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)