What do you think are the top selling points of our school?
This question tests whether or not you did your research on the school and have come prepared with some of their most marketable talking points. Describe the school's most impressive facts. Don't forget to include things like specific academic departments or beloved faculty, points of pride in athletics, new construction or infrastructure on the campus, and anything else new, improved, or highly celebrated by the community.
This is another way of asking if you've done your research on the school before the interview. You should know what makes this school unique and a great option for prospective families. As an admission counselor, you will need to know this information and be able to share it with prospective students and their families.
"When it comes to academics, your school is widely recognized for its business school. The business school is led by several professors with vast experience and impressive careers. The international business department is specifically celebrated for its wide variety of study abroad and internship options. The football team attracts the largest crowd and is a big selling point for many students. Aside from that, the newly constructed state-of-the-art library and dining facility are very impressive and a highlight of the campus."
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Anonymous Answer
Truly international, and multicultural with a focus on growing to learn and growing the schools. The schools are student-focussed with the view to them being successful now and also in the future. The British School of Geneva for example is an inclusive school, with a focus to grow and become the best international school in the Geneva area. The school offers the English national curriculum and the only international school in the area to offer British A-levels since 2005. The school also proposes an English language curriculum for Autistic teens which is unique to the area.
The International University in Geneva (IUG) proposes double degree undergraduate programs with the University of Plymouth. The programs at IUG are in Business Administration, Digital Media, International Relations and Computer Science. The business school is ranked among the top 10 schools in Switzerland according to Eduniversal. Its location in Geneva provides the students an opportunity to study in a city considered as a center of global governance which host many United Nations agencies. Founded in 1997, the International University in Geneva is known for providing an outstanding learning experience that combines both theoretical and practical learning in a real-world, multicultural environment. The university offers a comprehensive business curriculum that positions students for successful business careers in the modern international workplace. The university has educated more than 1000 alumni who work in over 100 countries. It draws on the wealth of international experience and resources of faculty members, visiting speakers, and researchers, and has 27 exchange programs with universities worldwide. The current student population totals about 300. The International University in Geneva holds European accreditation with the British Accreditation Council and American accreditation with ACBSP and IACBE.
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees for the undergraduate program is CHF 34'500 per year. The total tuition fee for the graduate program is CHF 36'400.
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! It definitely sounds like you've done your research on the school. As an admissions officer, you'll need to be able to understand what the school has to offer and be proficient at explaining these selling points to prospective students. By being able to rattle off multiple selling points about the school here, you're proving to the interviewer that you'll be able to do this within the role as well. Great job!
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