Predeparture Orientation at EducationUSA, US Consulate General, Sydney

EducationUSA, US Consulate General, Sydney

Sydney, Australia

Adviser Name(s):	EducationUSA Advising Center

Email:	sydney@educationusa.info

Phone: 61-2-9373-9230
Mailing Address: EducationUSA Advising Center US Consulate General Level 59, MLC Centre 19-29 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Walk-Up Address: US Consulate General Level 59, MLC Centre 19-29 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Center Hours:	Monday: 10:30 - 14:00
	Tuesday: Closed
	Wednesday: 13:00 - 16:00
	Thursday: Closed
	Friday: 13:00 - 16:00
	Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Center Website: http://www.educationusa.state.gov

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Center Description: The EducationUSA Center in Sydney is a one-stop shop for students, parents high school careers counsellors and university exchange officers interested in accessing information on studying in the U.S. Note: You need a confirmed appointment to visit the EducationUSA Centre and attend an information session. Without a confirmed appointment you will not be allowed into the Consulate. Photo ID is also required.

Advising Center Services

Cost	Service
Free	One-on-one advising
Free	Advising by appointment
Free	Regularly scheduled introductory presentations / sessions
Free	Computer / internet access/use
Free	Test preparation materials for sale

Higher Education Fairs

1	Organizer: Australia and New Zealand University Exchange Fair Circuit Dates: Anticipated Audience: Undergraduate students interested in exchange programs. Maintains a calendar of university exchange fairs across Australia and New Zealand The exchange fair dates in Sydney for 2012 are May 7-11. For More Information: http://www.ieaa.org.au/exchangefairs/
2	Organizer: National Association of Prospective Student Advisers (NAPSA) Dates: Anticipated Audience: High school students. NAPSA maintains a calendar of high school college fairs for each Australian state and territory. In New South Wales these high school college fairs take place between March - June. For More Information: http://www.napsa.com.au

Program Highlights

Explaining the US undergraudate application process.

The EducationUSA office has instituted regular school holiday group information sessions for high school students and parents. During the school holidays we run 3 information sessions each week.

EducationUSA Sydney reaches students through Facebook and Twitter

The US Consulate General's Facebook page has a dedicated "Study in the US" tab to share the latest information on U.S. college trends with students, parents and high school careers advisers. Visitors have increased 500% over six months largely driven by students. EducationUSA "tweets" all outreach activities to our growing audience.

Upcoming Events

1	Tertiary Courses Evening Date: Wednesday, May 30th, 2012 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: Barker College Pacific Hwy, Hornsby Intended Audience: Students Other Information: Education night for Barker College students and their parents.
2	Annual Sydney CBD Schools Careers Convention Date: Monday, June 4th, 2012 Time: 2:30pm-5:00pm Location: Sydney Grammar School (enter from Stanley Street, opposite Hyde Park) Intended Audience: Students Other Information: Careers Convention for students and parents from St Andrew's Cathedral School, Sydney Grammar, St Mary's College, International Grammar and The Conservatorium School.
3	Careers Expo Date: Thursday, July 26th, 2012 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Hornsby Girls' High School Intended Audience: Students Other Information: Careers Expo for Hornsby Girls' students and their parents.

Scheduled Pre-Departure Orientations

1	Time: Location: Other Information:

Country-based Financial Aid Opportunities

No Financial Aid Opportunities at this time.