At NAFSA Region XII, GoElite’s Head of Business Development, Christina Chen, joined Westcliff University’s PDSO, Joshua Schoonover, to explore how Curricular Practical Training (CPT) has evolved beyond a compliance requirement into a key factor influencing international student enrollment and post-graduation success.
The session, “The CPT Effect: Enrollment Decisions and Career Impact,” shared new data revealing that students who participate in CPT not only gain vital U.S. work experience but also achieve higher employability and stronger starting salaries after graduation. Attendees walked away with actionable insights on how CPT-integrated programs can enhance recruitment, support student success, and drive institutional growth.
The conversation at NAFSA reflects what we at GoElite see every day—international students increasingly choose programs that connect academic study with real-world experience. To help universities meet this growing demand, GoElite partners with institutions to design and optimize graduate-level programs tailored to international students’ needs.
Through our expertise in CPT-integrated curriculum design, regulatory compliance, and career-focused program strategy, we help universities:
By bridging the gap between education and employability, GoElite enables institutions to create programs that not only attract global talent—but also empower students to succeed long after graduation.
🔗 Contact us to learn how GoElite can support your graduate enrollment goals this year—and beyond.