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"When I selected CGU and the MSFE program, I could not picture all the good things that it would bring to my life. I can highlight three major areas of my experience: First, it was an excellent academic experience and as one of the top students, I was not only able to embrace the technical skills of a financial engineer but also the managerial skills from the faculty and students at the Drucker School (or Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito as it is known today).
Second, as an international student it has been so far the greatest life experience. US, California, L.A., Claremont and surroundings have now a very special place in my heart. Two years away from home made me realize that now I have another home and all because of the people I met, the way the staff at CGU treated me and my wife (special greeting to International Place). On top of all, about 50% of international students in the program made our experience, a multicultural one, five times better.
Third, my wife and I were just married when we moved to Claremont and those two years provided us with the strongest foundations for our marriage. We enjoyed a lot, traveled around US, especially within California, learned to love wine and Mexican American food and had quite an extended honeymoon. Thanks to her and her support I was able to success through the MSFE program.
Nowadays, we are back in Colombia and after almost three years as MSFE alumni, we both have been able to capitalize our experience. I am the Chief of Investments for one of the largest private pension funds in my country and the FE and managerial skills I acquired during the program have helped me a lot. The international exposure opened my mind and now we manage assets all around the world. From here I do not know what will happen but I feel confident that I am prepared for greater challenges in my life and my career, sentiment that I did not foresee when I started the program in 2002. Hopefully my story will help you make a decision that I am sure, you cannot completely see all the potential benefits it will bring to your life... someday."
Juan Camilo Osorio
Jefe Departamento de Inversiones
Protección S.A.
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Admissions
Claremont Graduate University welcomes applications from international students. Applicants who have completed the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree or who possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution may apply for admission. We strongly encourage you to submit a completed application well in advance of the semester in which you expect to enroll so that you will have enough time to secure a student visa and make final arrangements to come to the United States. It is recommended that completed applications be submitted by the following dates:
Fall Semester - February 1st
International students can find additional information or requirements for prospective students by going to the international student information website.
English Language Requirements
International applicants must be able to read, write and speak rapid idiomatic English with a high degree of facility. A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 250 or higher is strongly recommended. The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is also accepted. Those with lower TOEFL or IELTS scores may be required to attend the International Fellows program that starts in June.
International Fellows
The International Fellows program is designed with the intention of assisting individuals from non-English speaking countries with acclimatization to the U.S. and the English language. International Fellow stakes place in the summer semester and may be required for students who score less than 250 on the TOEFL or IELTS.
International Place
The International Place (I-Place) is an excellent resource for international students. I-Place can help international students acclimate to life in Claremont, California and the U.S. in general. Please refer to the link above for information about housing, health and accident insurance, student services, as well as general information about Claremont.
Visa Information is available at the following websites:
Association of International Educators(NAFSA)
U.S. Department of State
Claremont University Consortium
Nusha Shishegar, International Student Coordinator
160 E. 10th Street Harper East
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA 91711
Nusha.Shishegar@cgu.edu
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