Graduate Success Through Academics and Research (STAR)Program TracksStudents can choose from one of the following tracks of study within STAR that suits their best interest and educational goals:Business Track Earn a post-graduate certificate in a professional field and receive advanced training in personal branding through our comprehensive Resume Development / Interview Skills course.Research Track Enroll in UCI academic coursework to experience U.S. university-level courses and/or to fulfill the pre-requisites for application to a graduate degree program.BenefitsExpert guidance on U.S. graduate school selection and assistance with the application processExclusive networking opportunities with selective graduate programs to showcase your strengths and to receive pre-admission consultationUndergraduate and Graduate academic credit-bearing classes that may satisfy the pre-requisites of and be transferable to your desired graduate program; Up to one-half units transferable to selective graduate programs at UCIResearch Citation and Principles classes to teach the structure of building a research project and potential opportunity to work with UCI professors on research projectsEnhanced CV with completion of our Accelerated Certificate Programs/UCI credit courses, plus expert guidance on building a successful graduate school resume and career-related advising on internships and Optional Practical Training (OPT)Intensive Academic English support, including coursework and tutoring in English, American culture, and academic university study skillsGRE, GMAT, and other standardized test preparation courses that focus on test-taking strategies and improving scoresComprehensive academic support and individualized advisingIntercultural conversation experiences with current UCI students who will meet in one-on-one or group conversational settingsAdvanced training in interview skills and U.S. business etiquetteSocial events and excursions with other international and American studentsNote: Participating in graduate STAR is not a guarantee to admission of UCI or any other university.