In 2015, internationalization was added as a criteria for institutional accreditation in Colombia. As a result, student mobility from Colombia increased by 9% in the 2015/16 academic year, making it the fifth fastest growing source country. This webinar will help admissions officers prepare for this uptick in applicants by delving into the educational system and sharing best practices in obtaining and authenticating academic Colombian documents.
Gain Insight Into:
- Key characteristics of the secondary and post-secondary systems of education in Colombia
- Grading scales and degree requirements
Presenters
Carlos Monroy
Advanced Evaluation Specialist
Carlos Monroy has been evaluating international academic credentials at WES since 2006. He specializes in evaluations from Latin America and has presented his research at various conferences including NAFSA, NAGAP, CAIE, EAIE & CONAHEC. Carlos earned his master's degree in international relations from City University of New York.
Megha Roy
Research Associate
Megha has published several articles on international student mobility trends. She has presented in both 2015 NAFSA region XI and 2016 NAFSA annual conference and has over 8 years of marketing analytics and brand management experience in media and publishing industries. Megha holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics honors from Delhi University, India, and a master’s degree in Marketing Intelligence from Graduate School of Business Administration at Fordham University, New York.
