GO: Prepared | Go to a Top 100 US university

The GO: Prepared Program is specifically designed to prepare you completely for degree-level study at a Top 100 University.

It includes English language development, college credits, academic skills, university visits, and a Global leadership course.

Key facts

Start dates: January, March/April, June, September
Minimum level: TOEFL iBT 20
Length: 1 – 4 terms
Lessons: 25+ hours per week (plus 12 – 15 hours of independent study)
Maximum class size: 15
Available in:

Boston

California

New York*

Wisconsin

* In New York, the program is delivered as English for Academic Studies.

What's included

Opportunity to gain up to 6 college credits (depends on location and restrictions apply)
Academic study skills development
Guaranteed visits to local top universities every 4 weeks.
Personal assessment and academic guidance
Specialist course in Global Leadership, topics may include talks by local business experts, lectures on leadership qualities, executive functioning skills, emotional intelligence, persuasion (elevator pitches), defining success
English language development (entry from TOEFL iBT 20)
TOEFL Test as required

In some cases, you will also receive a Guaranteed Offer Letter from your chosen final university:

Learning outcomes

Time management, organizational, and coping skills for a full-time undergraduate course load
Ability to recall and organize information from academic lectures and articles
Experience writing clear, well-supported essays of a variety of lengths
Reading strategies and note-taking skills for identifying main ideas and supporting details
Broadened knowledge of liberal arts education subjects and major field of interest
English language proficiency level appropriate for entry into a US college or university
Interpersonal skills necessary to build relationships with student peers and professors
Balance course load and extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, volunteering