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Illinois Tech Undergraduate Admission: Direct Entry and the CAPS Program
International students applying for freshman admission to Illinois Institute of Technology must demonstrate English-language proficiency. Students who do not meet the university’s direct-entry requirement may still be eligible to begin their undergraduate studies through the CAPS program.
Wonji Kim
23 hours ago1 min read


Herzing University Online Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management
Herzing University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management designed to combine healthcare, information technology, data management, and business administration. The program focuses on the management, protection, and use of patient records and healthcare data. Students study how healthcare organizations maintain accurate information, protect patient privacy, comply with relevant regulations, and use data to support operations and decision-making.
Wonji Kim
1 day ago1 min read


One-on-One Research Mentorship with PhD Researchers from Harvard, Oxford, and Other Leading Universities
Lumiere Education offers online research programs that match middle and high school students with PhD researchers based on their academic interests. Students develop an independent research project with individualized guidance, beginning with the selection of a research question and continuing through research, analysis, writing, and completion of the final project.
Wonji Kim
3 days ago1 min read


Herzing University Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Services: Online Program, Curriculum, Careers, and Tuition
Herzing University’s Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Services is a fully online undergraduate program covering behavioral health, case management, nonprofit administration, community services, and organizational management. The program requires 120 credits and can be completed in approximately 32 months on a full-time schedule. Eligible students may transfer up to 90 approved credits.
Wonji Kim
6 days ago1 min read


Harvard Student Agencies Case Competition 2026 for High School Students
The Harvard Student Agencies Case Competition (HSACC) is an online business case competition open to high school students worldwide. Participants analyze a real-world business problem, develop a proposed strategy, and present their recommendations. The competition is conducted individually rather than in teams, and no prior business experience is required.
Wonji Kim
Sep 71 min read


Santa Monica College Fall 2026 Admission Case
Kim Consulting Inc. recently assisted a student who was admitted to Santa Monica College for the Fall 2026 semester.
Wonji Kim
Sep 51 min read


Seattle Colleges International Student Update: Fall 2026 and Winter 2027
Seattle Colleges is a public higher education system located in Seattle, Washington. It consists of three colleges: North Seattle College Seattle Central College South Seattle College Programs for International Students Seattle Colleges offers the following programs for international students: University Transfer High School Completion Plus Career Training IP Short-Term Certificate Institute of English eLearning The University Transfer program allows students to complete the
Wonji Kim
Sep 31 min read


Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech): A Technology-Focused University in Chicago
Located in Chicago, Illinois, Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) is a private research university founded in 1890. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs across engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, architecture, business, design, and other technology-driven disciplines.
Wonji Kim
Jul 281 min read


Supporting a U.S. Citizen Through the Foothill College Enrollment Process
Kim Consulting Inc. is currently assisting a U.S. citizen student with the post-admission enrollment process at Foothill College, one of California's public community colleges.
Wonji Kim
Jul 281 min read


Assisting a U.S. Citizen Through the Irvine Valley College Enrollment Process
We are currently assisting a U.S. citizen student through the enrollment process at Irvine Valley College (IVC) for the Fall 2026 term. Receiving an admission decision is only one part of the process. Before students can register for classes, Irvine Valley College requires several pre-registration steps to be completed through the student portal, including: Activating the MySite student account Completing the Online Orientation Finishing the Guided Self-Placement for English
Wonji Kim
Jul 251 min read


RISE Research: A Research Mentorship Program for High School Students
Research experience has become an increasingly important part of competitive college applications, particularly for students interested in STEM, social sciences, and the humanities. According to its program materials, RISE Research is a research mentorship program for high school students. Participants are matched with PhD mentors from institutions including Harvard, Cambridge, and Columbia to develop an independent research project from concept to completion. The program fol
Wonji Kim
Jul 241 min read


HKU Student Visa (e-Visa): What to Do After Approval
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has started issuing student e-Visas for newly admitted students. Once your student visa is approved, several important steps must be completed before and after you arrive in Hong Kong. 1. Download Your Visa Package After receiving the approval email, download both of the following from the Hong Kong Government e-Visa system: Notification Slip for Entry Visa/Permit (e-Visa) Immigration Department letter(s) Be sure to select "Download ALL" so t
Wonji Kim
Jul 222 min read


Young Founders Lab (YFL): A Global Entrepreneurship Program for High School Students
Entrepreneurship is becoming an increasingly valuable experience for high school students interested in innovation, leadership, and project-based learning. Young Founders Lab (YFL) is an international online program designed to help students develop real startup ideas while working alongside peers from around the world.
Wonji Kim
Jul 211 min read


HKU Student Visa Update: What Does "Visa Permit Collected" Mean?
Students applying for a student visa through The University of Hong Kong (HKU) may receive a "Visa Permit Collected" email during the application process. This notification indicates that HKU has collected the visa permit from the Hong Kong Immigration Department and that the university is completing its final verification before issuing the electronic visa (e-Visa).
Wonji Kim
Jul 101 min read


HKU Student Visa Approved: What Happens Next?
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has announced the next steps for international students whose student visa applications have been approved by the Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD). A visa approval does not mean that the e-Visa is immediately available. HKU will first receive the visa permit from ImmD and then send students an email with instructions for downloading their e-Visa. For Summer Programme students, e-Visas are expected to be issued approximately four weeks
Wonji Kim
Jul 61 min read


HKU Residential Hall Offer: What Students Should Do Next
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has begun issuing residential hall offers for the 2026–27 Residential Year. In this case, the student received an offer for a Double Shared Room at Lee Shau Kee Hall. Students who receive a hall offer should log in to the Hostel Management System to review their accommodation details, including the assigned room type, residence period, and accommodation fees. The offer must be accepted by the deadline stated in the official notification. Fail
Wonji Kim
Jul 51 min read


SCAD Admissions Consulting
Kim Consulting Inc. is an official SCAD partner, supporting students interested in art, design, film, fashion, animation, UX design, architecture, game development, and other creative fields. Our services include school and major selection, application strategy, portfolio and essay feedback, scholarship guidance, and F-1 student visa preparation. SCAD offers 100+ degree programs across Savannah, Atlanta, Lacoste, and SCADnow online, with strong industry connections through SC
Wonji Kim
Jun 301 min read


Global Entrepreneurship, Innovation & AI for Young Leaders at Penn GSE
The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE) and Delta Institute have launched the Global Entrepreneurship, Innovation & AI for Young Leaders program, a three-week online experience designed for high school students interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and artificial intelligence. Participants work through project-based modules focused on identifying opportunities, developing entrepreneurial thinking, building innovative solutions, and leverag
Wonji Kim
Jun 201 min read


Reason & Rationality: A Discussion-Based Summer Program in Princeton
Reason & Rationality is an academic summer program based in Princeton that focuses on critical thinking, discussion, and intellectual inquiry. Rather than emphasizing lectures alone, the program encourages students to engage with major questions in philosophy, economics, ethics, and political thought through seminar-style discussions and debates. The program offers two tracks: the Foundation Program and the Advanced Program. The Foundation Program is open to students from Gra
Wonji Kim
Jun 191 min read


Understanding U.S. Visa Administrative Processing: A Real Case Timeline
One of the most stressful moments for U.S. visa applicants is checking their CEAC status and seeing the word "Refused." However, a Refused status does not always mean a permanent visa denial. A recent case demonstrated the following progression: Refused → Administrative Processing → Approved → Issued Initial Refused Status Following the visa interview, the applicant's CEAC status appeared as Refused. Many applicants assume this indicates a final denial, but under current U.S.
Wonji Kim
Jun 52 min read
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