Richmond Partners with Fulbright Commission to Present College Day 2011 in London

30/09/2011

Richmond - Fulbright to Host USA College Day
October 1, 2011

For Immediate Release

* American Universities Increase Recruitment of UK Undergrads This Autumn

* Record number of universities attending Fulbright’s USA College Day, as student registration soars

* Record 137 universities exhibiting at Fulbright’s USA College Day fair, in
response to changing higher education landscape in the UK

* College Day is the UK’s only undergraduate study in the US fair and is set for 1 October 2011 at Kensington Town Hall

* 50% increase in universities exhibiting over the last two years

* Striking diversity of institutions attending fair, including many newcomers

* Student registration also soars, with over 3,100 attendees already registered

American universities are increasing their recruitment of prospective UK undergraduates. A record 137 universities will be exhibiting at Fulbright’s USA College Day fair, marking a 50% increase over the last two years. College Day is the UK’s only undergraduate study in the US fair. Held in partnership with Richmond, the American University in London, the event is set for 1 October 2011 at Kensington Town Hall

Out of the total number of exhibitors, 43 universities are new to the event. In attendance will be a wide range of universities, hailing from all four corners of the US. These institutions include nearly all of the Ivy League universities, small private liberal arts colleges, large state flagship universities, women’s colleges, American university campuses abroad and community colleges

Commenting on the interest in College Day, Lauren Welch, Director Advising & Marketing, US-UK Fulbright Commission said:

“American universities are chomping at the bit to reach British students. What’s more, it is not just the usual suspects attending this year. We are seeing universities of all shapes and sizes come over the pond this autumn, including many newcomers. Universities are also staying longer, planning longer recruitment trips, tacking on school visits around the country.”

Providing the university perspective, Mark S. Kopenski, Vice President and Dean of Enrollment, Richmond the American International University in London notes:

“As the HE market opens up in the UK, US universities like Richmond, are eager to provide an alternative education opportunity for British youth. 2012 represents a historic period of change in higher education in the UK and US Universities are ideally positioned to penetrate one of the most lucrative higher education markets in the world. With over 4,000 university choices available in the USA, young Britain’s have a smorgasbord of choice when it comes to furthering their education beyond A levels.”