American Wisdom High School Hits a Grand Slam in Top College Admissions, Partnering with Two Arizona Schools to Secure TSMC Talent and Reshape International Education

Taiwanese high school students can now start studying American high school and university courses early without having to go to the U.S., aiming directly for world-renowned universities. American Wisdom High School's dual-degree program in Taiwan has been rapidly expanding, establishing exchanges and cooperation with nearly a hundred high schools, including National Chengchi University Affiliated High School and Taichung Weito High School, and attracting students from elite schools like Jianguo High School, First Girls' High School, Kang Chiao, Huai En, and experimental education programs. The school has also extended its college admission strategy to Arizona in the U.S., targeting the semiconductor industry and TSMC's talent needs, aiming to align international education from top college admissions to global employment. It's not about having an extra diploma, but shortening the path to college. American Wisdom High School focuses on allowing students to complete American high school courses in Taiwan and then transfer to overseas universities based on their high school grades and learning outcomes. The school states that many partner universities waive TOEFL, IELTS, or SAT scores, reducing the time and pressure students spend preparing for traditional exams, allowing them to explore their interests and improve their English skills. Mr. Wan expressed gratitude to American Wisdom High School for promoting the dual-degree program in Taiwan, helping his two sons obtain American high school diplomas and apply to world-renowned universities based on their learning outcomes. (Image source: IG lwlhs_asiaoffice) Grand slam in top college admissions with American high school diplomas exempting test requirements. The school announced the admission results for the class of 2026, including Parsons School of Design, Rutgers University, Stony Brook University, University of Arizona, and Arizona State University. The University of California system also achieved full admissions without exams from six campuses: Davis, Irvine, Santa Barbara, Merced, Riverside, and Santa Cruz. The school described it as a grand slam, achieving full admissions to top universities. In addition to the U.S., the college admission map also includes the University of New South Wales, Monash University, and the University of Queensland in Australia, as well as universities in Canada, the UK, and South Korea. Most students also received high or full scholarships. Five physical campuses are open for classes, with the National Taiwan University campus serving as the learning base in Taipei and New Taipei City. Unlike online courses from overseas high schools, American Wisdom High School emphasizes in-person teaching, currently with teaching sites in Taipei and New Taipei City, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. The courses in Taipei and New Taipei City are held on the campus of National Taiwan University. The competitiveness of in-person teaching lies not only in face-to-face instruction but also in course selection, research, competitions, college applications, and career exploration. For parents, the choice is no longer just an overseas diploma but a comprehensive educational service that reduces the information gap in college admissions and shortens the time spent exploring. At the same time, the cost is more affordable than general international schools and experimental education institutions, becoming a new option for families who want to obtain overseas education and work overseas but do not want to leave home too early while saving costs and time. American Wisdom High School hopes to connect high school and state university courses, allowing students to take university credits in Taiwan in advance, shortening the time spent studying abroad. (Image source: American Wisdom High School FB) Linking with two Arizona schools: High school education aligns with TSMC's talent chain in advance. American Wisdom High School visited the University of Arizona and Arizona State University on July 20. Dr. Yang Fei, former vice president of an American university, visiting professor at National Tsing Hua University, and current dean of Global Campus at American Wisdom High School, stated that over the years, many graduates have been admitted to the two Arizona universities, and this year, students can be admitted to American state universities starting from the second year of high school and take formal American university courses in Taiwan. In addition to university credits, students can also obtain an associate degree from an American state university. As TSMC expands its layout in Arizona, the demand for talent in engineering, manufacturing, information, and supply chain has significantly increased. Dean Yang also pointed out during a previous meeting with AIT (American Institute in Taiwan) that the U.S. affirms Taiwan's talent learning and working in new technologies in the U.S. The school's strategy of linking high school course selection, university credits, and technology industry careers in advance is based on the idea of treating high school education as the starting point of the talent supply chain. Students do not have to wait until university graduation to think about employment but start understanding the planning between industries, majors, and careers from the course selection stage. This also represents the development of international education, shifting from who can help students enter top universities to who can integrate high school, university, and the job market earlier. American Wisdom High School visited the University of Arizona and Arizona State University for exchange, planning to link semiconductor courses with technology industry talent cultivation. (Image source: American Wisdom High School IG) Entering Arizona: High school education aligns with TSMC's talent chain in advance. As TSMC expands its layout in Arizona, the demand for talent in engineering, manufacturing, information, and supply chain has increased simultaneously. The school plans to allow students to take formal courses from American state universities starting from the second year of high school, accumulate credits in Taiwan in advance, shorten the time and cost of studying abroad, and directly link college admissions to industry development. The core of this strategy is to treat high school education as the starting point of the talent supply chain. Students do not have to wait until university graduation to think about employment but start understanding the relationship between industries, majors, and careers from the course selection stage. A student from Kaohsiung, surnamed Hou, accelerated the completion of a university degree through the dual-degree program and is currently studying for a master's degree at New York University, becoming a case of international college admissions for the school. (Image source: American Wisdom High School FB) At the age of 20, pursuing a master's degree at New York University: The dual-degree system speeds up college admissions. The school cited the example of a student from Kaohsiung, surnamed Hou, who graduated in 2023. He was admitted to six American universities, including Arizona State University, completed his university degree in two years, and was then admitted to Johns Hopkins University and New York University's graduate schools. He is currently pursuing a master's degree at New York University, enrolling at the age of 20. American Wisdom High School stated that students can also complete American high school courses and associate degree courses from state universities simultaneously in Taiwan and then transfer to the higher grades of overseas universities, reducing repeated courses and study abroad time. According to the school's statistics, in addition to applying to overseas universities, about 70% of graduates are admitted to top domestic universities, and those applying to national universities have also achieved full admissions. However, learning speed is not the only indicator. When students can obtain university credits or degrees earlier, the school's more important task is to help them confirm their interests, abilities, and career directions, avoiding accelerated college admissions from becoming another blind competition. It's not just about competing for rankings: From papers, patents to career planning, all at once. In addition to assisting students with college applications, the teaching team at American Wisdom High School also leads students to participate in international paper presentations, invention competitions, artificial intelligence and innovation entrepreneurship competitions, and patent applications. They also invite professors from Harvard University, Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, and other schools to hold special lectures. As the low birth rate intensifies competition in the education market, the role of international education is also changing. In the past, the competition was about who could send more students to top universities, but in the future, it will be about who can integrate high school, university, industry, and global careers. The school emphasizes that international education should not just be about having an overseas diploma but should help students confirm their interests and career directions early. From aviation, technology to the semiconductor industry, in the future, it will continue to integrate university courses, corporate needs, and overseas college admission resources, allowing students not only to enter top universities but also to stand on the starting line of global talent competition early. The school reminds that the actual admissions, scholarships, credit recognition, and waiver of test scores still depend on each university's admission regulations and individual review results for the current year. 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