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Paul Robeson Information Resource Center, U.S. Embassy Kingston
Kingston, Jamaica
| Adviser Name(s): | Eva Barnes |
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| Email: | barnesem2@state.gov |
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Mailing Address: 142 Old Hope Road Kingston 6
Walk-Up Address: US Embassy Jamaica 142 Old Hope Road Kingston 6 Jamaica West Indies
| Center Hours: | Monday: 08:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday - Friday: 08:00 - 15:30 | |
| Saturday - Sunday: Closed |
Center Website: http://kingston.usembassy.gov
Center Description: The EducationUSA Center for Jamaica is located in the U.S. Embassy's Information Resource Center in Kingston, Jamaica. The center is open to the general public daily and we recommend that students call at least one day in advance for an appointment to use the facilities or to see the Advisor. The center provides individual and group advising to members of the public, has test preparation books and provides Internet access to the public at no cost to the individual. Only recently we have begun to give membership cards to members of the public which will allow them to "walk in" to the center without appointment. The Advisor will asssit with essay writing, standardized exam prep (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc), college selection, and is always available by telephone at 702-6172/876-276-5826.
Advising Center Services
Higher Education Fairs
Program Highlights2010 College Fair During October, representatives from approximately twenty five colleges and universities from the United States and Jamaica conducted fairs in Kingston and Montego Bay. Approximately 2,000 students and their parents received valuable information about college in the U.S. and the specific institutions in attendance. A senior Consular Officer was also on hand to present to guidance counselors, teachers and several students on the student visa process. The EducationUSA Center located inside the U.S. Embassy in Kingston organizes this fair each fall as part of the Caribbean College Fair Tour: www.educationusa.info/conferences/fairs/caribbean. Long Island University Visits Jamaica The EducationUSA Center had the pleasure of hosting its first U.S. college since moving into the new Embassy compound in Kingston. Mardi Klein, Director of International Admissions at Long Island University, met with approximately 30 students and parents to discuss higher education in the U.S. and opportunities for Jamaican students at the university. EducationUSA also organized visits to several schools outside of the capital city where many parents and potential students were enthused to meet a representative from a university with a large Jamaican community. Upcoming Events
Scheduled Pre-Departure Orientations
Country-based Financial Aid Opportunities
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