Washington, D.C.

Learn English in the heart of the United States

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Welcome to WASHINGTON, D.C.

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05 Bahcesehir Educational Institutions

08 Mentora College | About Us

09 Academic Director’s Message

04 Chair’s Message

10 Why Study in Washington, D.C.

11 Why Study at Mentora College

13 Teaching Methodology

16 University Partnerships

17 English Programs

25 Life in Washington, D.C.

15 Student Testimonials

29 Accommodation

30 Transportation

31 How to Apply

Enver YücelChair of Bahcesehir Ugur Educational Institutions

Thinking of the Future...

Those who do not dream cannot cultivate these dreams into future realities. The dreams you have actualized represent your strengths of character, the capacity of your imagination, and the power of your abilities. Every achievement begins with a dream, and dreams foster our motivations to excel and succeed in our lives every day.

We aim to equip students with the general cultural knowledge, foreign language instruction and opportunities to participate in sporting and artistic activities at the highest level. Mentora College aims to develop our students’ creative minds and ethical spirits that are needed to contribute to wisdom, compassion, and leadership in a global society.

Through rigorous English language studies, effective educators lead our students through a challenging curriculum and inspire them to take responsibility for their own learning. We are committed to the highest standards of academic excellence, and we dedicate ourselves to sustaining an institute in which the faculty, staff, and students representing diverse, international cultures and experiences bring about the development of the personal knowledge, attitudes, and skills essential for lifelong learning.

Chair’s Message

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UGUR PREPARATORY CENTER

Offers state-of-the-art educational facilities, highly qualified educational staff and specially-devised programs

and models for students to succeed in the highly competitive national exams

leading to university education.

www.ugurdershanesi.com.tr

1968 1994

BAHCESEHIR K-12 SCHOOLS

Bahcesehir is the leading institution which has acquired the “perfect”

education, training as a principle from pre-school period until the university.

www.bahcesehir.k12.tr

UGUR PUBLISHING

Publishes a combination of educational and cultural books with quality

publications that are known around the word.

www.uguryayincilik.com.tr

1998

BAHCESEHIR UNIVERSITY

Bahcesehir University, with its 6 faculties, 18 departments, international centers and programs, provides high

quality education with the aim of becoming one of the leading academic

institutions in the world.

bahcesehir.edu.tr

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UGUR CAREER SERVICES

Since its foundation, Ugur Career Services has assisted

more than 100.000 students in their career planning.

www. ugurkariyermerkezi.net

2002 2006

BAHCESEHIR HIGH SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Bahcesehir High School for Science & Technology aims to educate the future scientists of Turkey as a first and only

high school for science and technology in Turkey.

bahcesehirfenveteknolojilisesi.bahcesehir.k12.tr

UGUR ANATOLIAN PREPARATION HIGH SCHOOLS

Ugur Anatolian Preparation High Schools are the first in Turkey to expand the university entrance

preparation process and period into four academic years by consistently assessing students’ academic success

and personal interests in order to provide them with appropriate

counselling.

www. ugurhazirlikliseleri.com

2012 2013

MENTORA COLLEGE

Mentora offers a dynamic, professional Intensive English Language Training

Program with classes at all levels, from true beginners to advanced learners.

www.mentoracollege.com

With 46 years Educational Institutions experience...

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Our Values

The mission of Mentora College is to develop in our students the creative minds and ethical spirits needed to contribute wisdom, compassion, and leadership to a global society. Through rigorous English language study, effective educators lead our students through a challenging curriculum and inspire them to take responsibility for their own learning.

We are committed to the highest standards of academic excellence. We are dedicated to sustaining an institute in which the faculty, staff, and students represent diverse, international cultures and experiences. This brings about the development of the knowledge, attitude, and skills essential for lifelong learning.w

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Mentora College

Mentora College is a highly respected institution with a well-known name in the international arena of education. Mentora can help you learn English. We offer an academically focused, challenging and stimulating learning experience. Located in the political and historical heart of the nation, you are guaranteed to enjoy the true American experience.

At Mentora we offer a dynamic, professional Intensive English Language Training Program with classes at all levels, from true beginners to advanced learners. In addition, we have several outstanding Test Preparation Programs (TOEFL iBT, GMAT, SAT, GRE, etc.), and excellent Certificate Programs (English for Specific Purposes) such as Business English and Legal English. Our students enjoy personalized, high-quality, communication-based, small-group language classes in a friendly, yet professional setting.

Mentora takes great care to ensure that the programs have flexible curriculums that can suit any student’s need. All of our programs are designed in different ways and at different rates of progress in order for each student to get the most out of a class. Furthermore, with our well-experienced instructors, upscale facilities and conveniently located building you will learn English in no time.

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Annemarie FowlerAcademic DirectorMentora College

As the Academic Director of Mentora College, I work closely with our school staff and teachers to provide our students with excellent English language instruction and memorable experiences while living and studying in Washington, D.C.

Learning English in a cross-cultural environment is an exciting journey. Our goal is to ensure that your experience at Mentora College is enjoyable and productive.

Our teachers and staff are passionate about teaching English and providing a multicultural experience in the classroom. From the moment your class starts, we aim to know your goals, learning styles, and preferences so we can provide you with the best course of study. We offer exciting cultural activi-ties and field trips that get you to use the language while experiencing Amer-ican culture and the cultures of your classmates. You will find your English skills improve quickly through these opportunities and our creative lessons.

I look forward to you joining the Mentora College student family – I am certain you will find it to be an enriching and rewarding experience.

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Why Study in Washington, D.C.

Mentora College is located in the nation’s capital city, steps away from Lafayette Square and the White House..

The campus is near K street known as a center for numerous think tanks, lobbyists, and advocacy groups. Students who choose to study

at Mentora College become part of a true global community in Washington, D.C., which is home to 74 embassies, 14 universities,

the headquarters of many international policy-making bodies, and the seat of the US federal government.

While you are learning English, you will have access to Washington, D.C.’s

distinctive intellectual, political, and cultural life. Studying in the center of the city of Washington, D.C. will give you the opportunity

to enjoy numerous extracurricular activities. Many of these activities are available to students for free.

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Quality InstructorsMentora teachers are all highly qualified instructors with many faculty members having advanced degrees in Education, English Literature and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). In addition, many of our teachers have more than a decade of teaching experience both at home and abroad. Mentora holds regular in-house professional development seminars in order to ensure that our instructors are educated on the most modern teaching methodologies.

High Technology ClassroomsMentora classrooms and administrative offices are modern and upscale. Every classroom includes access to the latest technology with projectors, high-definition Bose audio speakers, Apple TV, and numerous educational applications. This technology is used to create a more dynamic and exciting learning environment.

DiversityAt Mentora College, we value diversity in our classrooms as well as among our staff. Our friendly environment provides students with an unforgettable experience and ensure good memories to tell when they return home.

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Friendly StaffWith experience in business and education and speaking nearly 10 languages combined, the Mentora College administrative staff assists the students with their educational needs such as, setting up a bank account, finding accommodation, navigating public transportation, purchasing a cell phone, obtaining health insurance, making new friends and much more.

Personalized one-on-one TutoringStudents at Mentora College have the opportunity to get free one-on-one tutoring in addition to their regular classes. Mentora College gives each student the chance to address personal learning challenges in an individual environment.

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Teaching Methodology

Mentora College designs all of its courses around a communicative approach that uses authentic, real-world language. Classroom interaction is based on meaningful communication and emphasizes the functional development of students’ language abilities. Reading, writing, speaking and listening activities and practices are designed to simulate a real-world environment and are based on authentic materials such as radio broadcasts, films, documentaries, newspaper articles, guest lecturers, and educational field trips as often as possible.

Mentora College teachers incorporate many communicative language teaching methods in the classroom to stimulate and extend communication and critical learning skills. The goal is always to help students improve their abilities, leading them to become effective readers, writers, communicators, and life-long learners.

Mentora: English Education requires focus on four essential skills...

Listening Speaking Reading Writing

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Contextual Learning Mentora College’s educational materials focus on American history and culture and provide opportunities for students to perfect their comprehension of American English. This course uses the same media millions of Americans access to learn about current events in their country and around the world.

Interactive Technologies In an era in which a new generation of education is on the rise, all Mentora College classrooms have high definition projectors and Apple TVs which provide cable free access to iPads, iPods, Macbooks and iPhones. With technology-based education tools and applications, lectures are instructed in an innovative way and up to date to increase student participation in classrooms and make the classroom more engaging.

Library & Computer Lab Mentora College regularly expands and upgrades its library of materials and resources to ensure students receive the best opportunities to supplement and build on their education. Mentora College selects newspapers and magazines of general interest as well as periodicals designed for a specialized audience in order to meet the needs of currently enrolled students.

Personilized Learning At Mentora College we continually assess the individual needs of our students. We recognize that students have many different learning styles such as kinetic, audio, or visual. Our students come from a variety of educational and cultural backgrounds. By recognizing and embracing the individual needs of each student, we are able to create an effective, collaborative learning environment with a variety of activities so all of our students can succeed.

Personilized One-on-one Tutoring

Mentora College believes that every student can succeed while attending English language courses at our school. As we are dedicated to providing personalized student learning to ensure every student is given the opportunity for academic achievement, we offer free tutoring for students who are in need of support. We have teachers available to work with our students in a more one-on-one environment during the day. Students can use this time to ask questions, seek clarification, or get assistance on topics or areas of language use that are particularly challenging. We aim to grant every student the tools to accomplish his or her language learning goals.

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Student Testimonials

Kantaphon Sarthaphanfrom Thailand

Mentora College is the best school that I have ever studied at before. They helped me understand English grammar, which was my weakest point. The teacher encouraged me to participate in class. Moreover, our teachers were always prepared for the lesson and the activities before class. By choosing this school you will definitely be making a good decision.

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Enkhjin Nyamdorjfrom Mongolia

I always appreciate Mentora team. They are awesome! Even though I’ve studied English before, I realized a natural environment is obviously better than Mongolia. I’ve been studying here for 8 months. I always feel like I’m improving day by day. I wish a lot of people who really want to improve their English ability would choose Mentora. I promise you will never regret it.

Ekaterina Borodulinafrom Russia

Mentora is a very helpful school towards students who want to learn English, American History and American Culture. Each class is different and interesting. All of the teachers and the staff work very hard to make this school a great environment to study in. My favorite teacher is Peter, he always explains things very clearly and everything he teaches us makes sense. All of the teachers have long-term experience teaching a foreign language.

Nasser Altwijrifrom Saudi Arabia

I really love class time. Mentora College classes are always exciting. We do many different things – go on field trips, watch movies and practice our English speaking daily with each other, our teacher and people outside of class. The teachers are very friendly and teach us very well. Thank you!

Mentora College also provides assistance in placing qualified students into bachelor’s and master’s

programs at various American schools and universities.

Students who complete our program in good academic standing are eligible to apply to our

affiliate universities who offer conditional acceptance letters prior to his/her entrance to

the United States. Students who apply to our affiliate schools will not need a TOEFL/IELTS score

required by most universities.

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Programs

Certificate ProgramsTest PreparationGeneral English Private Programs

Intensive ESL Program GMAT

GRE

TOEFL

SAT

Legal English

Business English

One-on-One English Courses

ESL for Deafor Hard-of-Hearing

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General English

Communicative Approach

Each Mentora College course is designed with a communicative approach that uses authentic, real-word language.

Stimulating Real World Environment

Speaking, listening, reading, writing activities are designed to stimulate a real-world environment and, as often as possible, are based on authentic material such as radio broadcasts, films, documentaries, newspaper articles, guest lecturers, and educational field trips.

Native Speaking English Teachers

Our native-speaking English teachers are very experienced and friendly. Many of them were students of a foreign language so they understand the challenges of learning a new language.

Small Classrooms for Better Learning Experience

Our classes are small in size to ensure personal attention is given to every student’s needs. The students at Mentora College have the option to continue their education by enrolling in our Test Preparation Programs.

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Test Preparation

Our programs are structured to accelerate your learning with optimal use of time in the class. These programs help students significantly improve their English skills and fully prepare students for university study in the USA.

Whether you need to take the TOEFL / IBT or a university entrance exam such as the GRE, Mentora College has courses designed to help you meet your goals and improve your test-taking skills.

TOEFL / IBT Prep Program

What is TOEFL?Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a Test of English language proficiency for non-native speakers of English wishing to enter undergraduate degree program.

How we prepare you for TOEFL?Mentora College provides two session options; morning or afternoon. Classes are 4 weeks long. We know that each student learns differently, that’s why our student-centered and differentiated communicative approach is followed throughout the classes.

TOEFL / IBT Course Summary• 72 hours• 4 hours per day • 6 tests (4 paper tests, 2 online tests)

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GMAT/GREPrep Program

What is GRE/GMAT?GRE is a test for entrance into most graduate (MA and PhD) programs.GMAT is a test for entrance into a Masters of Business programs.

How we prepare you for GRE/GMATEach year hundreds of thousands of people take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) from all over the world and Mentora College is ready to prepare you to do well on these exams. The classes run Monday to Friday. The courses are 4 weeks long and during this period of time the students become familiar with test taking skills as well as improving their mathematical, reading, writing, and vocabulary content knowledge.

Students take practice GRE/GMAT exams during this course. These test are taken online or on paper. The first of these tests act as a Diagnostic Test. The Diagnostic Test will be taken the first day of class. The last practice test is taken in class the last day of the course serves as the final exam.

GRE Course Summary• 72 hours• 4 hours per day• 4 tests (2 paper, 2 online)

GMAT Course Summary• 72 hours• 4 hours per day• 3 tests (1 paper, 2 online)

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SAT Prep Program What is SAT?The SAT Reasoning Test is a standardized test for college admission.

How we prepare you for the SATIn this course test-taking skills are taught in conjunction with mathematical, reading, writing, and vocabulary content knowledge. Direct instruction is followed by individual practice and review of answers. In addition, review of answers is used as a teaching tool. A meticulous deconstruction of questions answered incorrectly is essential to improvement in performance.

The course is 4 weeks long where classes meet 5 days a week with every 4th class being an independent study day. The classes run from Monday to Friday. Students may come in and use the computer lab at their leisure to take practice tests and work with study materials.

SAT Course Summary• 72 hours• 4 hours per day• 6 tests (4 paper tests, 2 online tests)

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Certificate ProgramsBusiness / Legal English

• Networking • Conflict Resolution• Meeting Management• Negotiation• Presentation Skills• Documents• Formal Invitations• Formal E-mails (Internal, External)• Executive Summaries• Reports• Proposals• Action Points• Form Meetings• Financial Performance Summaries• Consultancy Agreements• Job Advertisements

• Federal Reserve• US Mint• US Patent Office• Multinational Corporation Headquarters• Start-up Business• National Banks

• International Business• Public and Private• Sector Partnerships• Personal Banking• Corporate Banking and Finance• The State of the US• Federal Reserve• Public bail-out of Private Enterprise• Other Banking or Finance Topics• Consulting• Doing Business Online• New Businesses - Entrepreneurship

• Advertising and Marketing• Tourism/Hospitality• Politics• Public Sector• Foreign Relations• Information Technology• Social Media• Public Security• International Trade• Export/Import• Human Resources

SKILLS FIELD TRIPS LECTURES SECTORS

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Private Programs

One-on-one Courses Try a one-on-one private class with your very own teacher. Our teachers will design a curriculum that meets your specific needs, so you can focus on those skills that are most important to you:

• General Academic English• Professional and Business English• Test Preparation (TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT)• Conversation and Accent Reduction

We will choose materials that best meet the student’s needs and level of proficiency. These classes can be held on-site at our location in Washington, D.C. which is in the heart of the city, or off-site at a location convenient to the student.

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ESL for Deaf /Hard-of-hearing

Mentora College is proud to offer a unique English as a Second Language Program for students who are hearing impaired (deaf) or hard-of-hearing. These courses can be short-term classes designed for specific needs or intensive courses for F1 Visa students.

Our teachers for the program have experience and training in teaching ESL to learners who are hearing impaired (deaf) or hard of hearing, and are fluent in American Sign Language. Our classes are fully interactive and engaging. We offer one-on-one private and small group classes.

Our ESL program for the hearing impaired or hard-of-hearing follows the same Mentora College reading and writing English curriculum and standards as students who are hearing-abled:

• All levels from Beginner to Advanced• General and Academic English• Professional and Business English• Test Preparation (TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT)

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Life in Washington, D.C.

The school is located in downtown D.C., surrounded by businesses, restaurants, and shopping centers. It is a great place for students who are looking to learn about the ins and outs of the cultural and political fabric of the United States and the world in a safe and friendly community.

Being a multicultural city, there are various attractions for everyone. The majority of the events are free, so anyone can enjoy the museums, parks, zoos, and monuments. Transportation is easy around the city as the Metro and buses run until 3 am.

The weather is hot and humid in summer, pleasant in spring and autumn, and mild with seasonal snowfall in winter.

Mentora College is a short walk from many of D.C.’s major tourist attractions. The White House is right next door to our building. The National Mall, where the majority of the city’s museums are, is only ten minutes away. Anything that isn’t close can easily be accessed using public transportation.

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Cultural Life Washington, D.C. offers an unlimited number of exciting cultural events and places to visit. In the center of the city, Mentora College’s location creates opportunities to walk around the city, see the attractions, and visit the museums. The city’s must-see attractions – including the White House, Capitol Hill, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Washington Monument - are all easily accessible from Mentora College. The Smithsonian Institution runs the majority of the museums in the city. It is one of the largest museum and research organizations in the world. Depending on your interests, there are a variety of options to choose from. Best of all, they are free!

Natural History Museum: “The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) is the world’s preeminent museum and research complex.

Air and Space Museum: One of the best collections of flight and space exploration in the world.

American History Museum: This museum displays an impressive collection of artifacts that are culturally significant in American history.

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden: The Hirshhorn is located in a unique, circular building that creates a new type of museum experience.

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Parks and Recreational Areas

If you enjoy being outdoors and exploring nature, there are plenty of locations for you within the city.

Rock Creek Park: Rock Creek Park runs through the city like a green artery. Starting in Georgetown and heading north, this gorgeous park offers miles of trails for running and biking. There are also tennis courts, horse stables, and lots of open spaces to play or have a picnic.

National Arboretum: A huge park located on the west side of Anacostia, the National Arboretum has gardens of all different types to explore: a zen garden, guided full moon hiking trails, and one of the best azalea displays in the world come spring.

Luray Caverns: These caverns (or caves) are less than two hour’s drive from Washington, D.C. Explore a different world full of organic shapes and millions of years of history. See breathtaking colors hidden beneath the Earth’s surface. It’s a great place to cool off in the heat of summer!

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29 Accommodation

Mentora College has some apartments available to students located in Arlington, Virginia. All of our apartments are located in a very central, safe neighborhood which is close to the subway and shopping centers. Here are a few examples of our apartments: Courtland Towers, Randolph Towers, Birchwood Apartments, Virginia Towers, and Richmond Square.

You can see our accommodations on a map and distance to campus by clicking here

This vibrant neighborhood is near Arlington’s restaurants, shops, movie theatres, public libraries, and an ice-skating rink. With numerous parks, gyms, pools, music venues, and local art galleries within walking distance, residents enjoy a variety of social and cultural activities. Arlington also has national memorials and museums, including the Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon Memorial, the Marine War Memorials, and the United States Air Force Memorial.

To stay in the apartments, you can contact us by sending e-mail to info@mentoracollege.com and we will try to place you in one of our apartments. The apartments are usually for 4 people, and they are all furnished with cable TV, Wi-Fi, and appliances that meet your basic needs. All utilities are included in the housing price.

The apartments are subject to availability. Mentora College takes no responsibility for locating housing

for every student and students may have to seek out housing options before arriving to the school.

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30Transportation

Mentora College is located in a new, large and comfortable building at McPherson Square, only one block away from the White House.

The subway line, or the Metro, provides ready and easy access from the apartments to downtown Washington, D.C. where the school is located. Driving to the school is also very convenient as there is a large public parking facility for

almost 500 vehicles just three minutes walking distance from the school. Parking fee applies.

The most convenient transportation is the Metro. Students can get a Metro card called a “SmarTrip” card for $10. These cards can

be recharged at any Metro station using cash, debit, or credit card. Students can also use their SmarTrip cards to ride buses.

Taxicabs are also available and are not too expensive for short rides or if you share the taxi with a friend. It is a nice gesture to tip the taxi driver 10-15%.

You may rent a car from one of the many car rental locations. You will need to have a major credit card and a driver’s license. Ask your Student Advisor or any

Mentora staff for additional information.

Another transportation method that is very popular in Washington, D.C. is the Capital Bikeshare. This is an affordable system which provides bicycles for

short trips as an alternative to taking the bus, metro, or car. From tourists to students and businessmen, there are many people

who prefer riding bikes around the city.

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Are you outside the United States and want to study at Mentora College with an F-1 visa?

Step 1: Mentora College needs four things from you to issue an I-20:1. Provide Mentora with a copy of your unexpired passport with at least 6 months validity.2. Fill out and submit an Application for Enrollment with Mentora. (On our website)3. Pay the one-time-only Registration fee and the Tuition fees for your first three sessions.4. Provide evidence that you have adequate funds to support your studies and stay in the United States. (No

more than three months old.) a. Evidence of funds can include letters from banks, bank statements or a letter from an employer mentioning position and salary. b. If a student has a sponsor, the evidence must be from the sponsor, not from the student: i. If the sponsor is in the United States, the sponsor must complete an Affidavit of Support (I-134 Form). This Form can be picked up at Mentora or downloaded from the USCIS website (www.uscis.gov). ii. If the sponsor is outside the United States, the sponsor must write a simple letter stating he/she will be financially responsible for the student.All documents must be translated into English and currencies converted to dollars. You can have the letters faxed to +1 (202) 644-5069 or emailed to info@mentoracollege.com. You can pay any fees to Mentora via email or over the phone by calling +1 (202) 644-7200.

Step 2: Once you have given Mentora College these four items (Copy of passport, application, registration and first three months tuition fees, evidence of funds), we will issue you an I-20 and a Letter of Acceptance. You may either pick these up from Mentora College or we can send them to you for a delivery fee. Please contact us to find out about the mailing fee.

Step 3: You must then pay the SEVIS fee. This can be paid at http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/. Simply click on “File the SEVIS I-901 Form online.” Additionally, we can help you pay this fee at no extra cost. Make sure to print out the receipt for your records before closing the screen.

Step 4: Call your US Consulate to find out what documents you need to bring with you for your meeting.

Step 5: After your visa is granted please contact Mentora College to receive your pre-departure information. We will then send you our online placement test to determine your English level.

Step 6: Contact Mentora College no later than three days after you arrive in the US.

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Are you in the United States and already have an I-20 from another school but want to transfer to Mentora College?

Step 1: Mentora College needs six things from you to transfer to our school1. Provide Mentora with a copy of your unexpired passport and visa with at least 6 months validity.2. Submit a copy of your I-94 form.3. Fill out and submit an Application Form for Enrollment with Mentora.4. Pay the one-time-only registration fee and the tuition fees for your first three sessions.5. Provide evidence that you have adequate funds to support your studies and stay in the United States.

(no more than three months old.)6. Submit a copy of your I-20 form.

Step 2: Mentora College will immediately issue an admission letter and a transfer form, and will fax them to your current school to let them know you would like to transfer to Mentora College.

Step 3: Your current school will then complete and fax back to us the transfer form and will release your SEVIS record online. This is done within just a few days if you have already finished class at their school, or as soon as you finish your current session if you are still attending class with them.

Step 4: As soon as we receive the transfer form and your SEVIS record, we will contact you to pick up your new I-20 and send you our online placement test to determine your English level.

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33Are you in the United States on a different visa and want to change to an F-1 visa?

Step 1: Mentora College needs seven things from you to change your status:1. Provide Mentora with a copy of your unexpired passport and visa with at least 6 months validity.2. Submit a copy of your I-94 form.3. Fill out and submit an Application Form for Enrollment with Mentora College.4. Pay the one-time-only registration fee and the tuition fees for your first three sessions and

Department of Homeland Security Fee.5. Provide evidence that you have adequate funds to support your studies and stay in the United States.

(No more than three months old.) a. Evidence of funds can include letters from banks, bank statements, or a letter from an employer mentioning position and salary (no more than three months old). b. If a student has a sponsor, the evidence must be from the sponsor, not from the student: i. If the sponsor is in the United States, the sponsor must complete an Affidavit of Support (I-134 Form). This Form can be picked up at Mentora or downloaded from the USCIS website (www.uscis.gov). ii. If the sponsor is outside the United States, the sponsor must write a simple letter stating he/she will be financially responsible for the student.6. Fill out and submit a Change of Status Application (I-539 Form). This form can be picked up at Mentora or downloaded from the USCIS website (www.uscis.gov).7. Write a letter to USCIS explaining why you would like to change your status to obtain an F-1 Visa to study at Mentora College. The letter must clearly state your intention to return to your country after the completion of your studies.

Step 2: Once you have given Mentora College these seven items we will issue an I-20 Form as well as a letter of admission.

Step 3: You must then pay the SEVIS fee. This can be paid at http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/. Simply click on “Submit Form I-901 and Fee Payment” Additionally, we can help you pay this fee at no extra cost. Make sure to print out the receipt for your records before closing the screen.

Step 4: USCIS can take up to 180 days to approve/deny your application, but an answer is usually received within 2-3 months. You must start attending class at Mentora as soon as USCIS approves your application.

Step 5: After your visa is granted we will send you your online placement test to determine your English level.

Additionally, for an extra fee (Change of Status Service Fee) we can process all the necessary documents for you.

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Students who want to enroll in a program at Mentora College must submit a completed Application for

Admission and all applicable documents depending on if you are applying for an I-20 Form from your country, transferring an existing I-20 Form from another school or applying for a Change of Status if already in the U.S.

New students must take our online Placement Test and Speaking Test to determine their starting level at least

3 working days before their first class session starts. If you do not comply with this deadline we cannot

guarantee a spot in a class, which may result in your having to attend class in a program different from the

one you originally wanted.

Registration::$60 – Registration is a one-time-only fee

Morning Program: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

Afternoon Program: Monday through Friday 1:15 pm to 4:50 pm

Registration & Admission Requirements

1510 H Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20005 United States

Tel: +1 (202) 644-7200 | Fax: +1 (202) 644-5069info@mentoracollege.com | www.mentoracollege.com

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