Advanced Academic Preparation
Available in Summer
This rigorous eight-week course is designed for students who plan to enter an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a university in the United States. It explores multiple aspects of one central theme and aims to prepare students for university-level academic study by:
- Focusing on academic writing skills, including: Academic essay format, Source-based writing assignments, Summarizing skills, Vocabulary building, Issues related to plagiarism and academic honesty (paraphrasing, citing sources, and using quotations appropriately)
- Introducing research skills
- Improving discussion skills, including fluency and advanced-level vocabulary, thus preparing students for participation in seminar discussions
- Teaching presentation skills, including pronunciation, vocal projection, and appropriate body language
- Building listening and note-taking skills by drawing on a variety of resources including: Recorded lectures and talks, Documentaries
- Teaching skills for coping with extensive reading
AAP students can also take advantage of our activities program, with events, workshops and social occasions to help build community and help students enjoy New York City together.
Students in the program will have access to Columbia University facilities, including the university libraries and computer labs. Students may access the Dodge Fitness Center (gym) by purchasing membership.
I took the Advanced Academic Preparation class, which was very interactive, and students were encouraged to think and contribute to classroom discussion all the time. There were many types of activities which were really challenging. As a result, we not only learned grammar, but also learned fundamental skills like active listening, how to read between the lines, and how to express our ideas and knowledge in effective ways. I really appreciated how the teachers always gave us a lot of constructive feedback. It was apparent that they were really paying attention to each student based on the specific advice they provided to each of us.”
Ornwara Tritrakarn - Thailand
Dates and Prices
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Tuition and fees are subject to Board of Trustee approval and may change.
For a full explanation of fees, see below.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 85 (iBT) with minimum of 21 in both writing and speaking, 6.5 IELTS with a minimum of 6.0 in both writing and speaking, or 169 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum of 162 in both writing and speaking.
On arrival all new students will complete a diagnostic writing exam. Those whose scores fall below ALP level 7 must take the ALP Intensive course at the appropriate level, given at the same dates as the AAP course (Session B+C).
Successful applicants will be placed into AAP classes based on their ALP level and standardized test score (TOEFL/IELTS etc).
Current ALP students must have reached ALP level 7.
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