Placement Notes 2008-2009

Applicants for ISEP-Exchange

Applicants will be considered for placement according to the order in which institutions are listed in their application. When the number of requests for a particular site is higher than the number of spaces available, the decision about placement depends on

• The student’s academic and personal qualifications; and
• The student’s specific academic reasons for choosing a site. If coordinators are aware of such reasons, they are welcome to indicate them in their comments. Carefully prepared study site requests indicate serious academic objectives and are given preference to more general requests.

The Fields of Study chart on pages 36-39 of the “Study Abroad with ISEP” brochure gives a general indication of the chance of placement, i.e. the ratio between the # of requests for and the # of openings at a site, using the designation E* for those institutions that have limited openings.

All Students

The Sites Open for Applications list is updated regularly to reflect changes throughout the placement periods. If you have specific questions about program offerings or space available, please contact program officers.

The following placement notes have been developed to provide more detailed information about chances of placement and other relevant considerations--especially for those sites where demand exceeds supply:

• Placement Notes for English-Language Sites
• French Advising Chart
• Placement Notes for Spanish-Language Sites
• Placement Notes for Study in German, Italian, Japanese and Portuguese

The additional charts listed below contain answers to questions frequently asked:

Where is it possible to complete the first semester in December?

When should students apply for Semester 2?

Which sites will accept sophomores on ISEP-Exchange or ISEP-Direct?