My school doesn't know much about the college app process. So I was wondering is it okay for me to fed-ex sealed transcripts and recommendations the admissions office of the university? I wanna do it myself because I don't want my school to mess them up.

December 09, 2014

As for transcripts and recommendations, the prefered method is by sending them using the electronic portal of the CommonApp. As for sending them yourself, it would be best to have the school send them for better authentication.

Would mentors write essays for trainees?

December 01, 2014

No. Our mentors only guide the mentees through the process. They may help with editing and revision, but none would write an essay for their mentee.

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If I apply early action, which is the last SATs score l could send ?

November 21, 2014

It depends on schools, but usually the October scores are the last acceptable scores.

Would you consider graduating valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA, a 2000ish SAT score, and SAT IIs in the mid-700s good stats for schools like Harvard and Yale? Or would you suggest a foundation year?

October 18, 2014

You can refer to our Arab Admissions Statistics page for how scores relate to college admissions. http://www.qimmah.org/#!arab-admissions-statistics-/c1x4

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What are good schools that accept January SATs?

October 18, 2014

Most schools accept January SATs. However, some exceptions include: UC Schools and Stanford.

Can I take an AP test without taking AP course ?

October 07, 2014

https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap/get-started

You can also take MOOC courses, such as the ones offered by EdX or Coursera

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Is it possible to take an AP course without taking a certified course ? and where can you take AP tests on Riyadh,KSA ?

October 07, 2014

Greetings,

Unforuntly we do not have extensive information on the subject. However, the following links may be of use:

http://international.collegeboard.org/programs/advanced-placement

https://apcourseaudit.epiconline.org/ledger/

It seems the procedure is to find a local school, contact them about taking the AP exam in their school on the test date, and then taking the exam. In the second link you may be able to find participating schools in Riyadh, and then you'd have to contact them. Thank you for your questions.

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I want to pursue my master's degree in operations management, and i would like to know what are the requirements to get an acceptance in Harvard, Yale, Berkeley and stanford?

October 07, 2014

Unfortunately, our knowledge is only for applying to bachelors programs. We have little to no information on graduate programs.

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السلام عليكم، أنا أحد الطلاب المقبلين للدراسة في الخارج وأبدأ التحضيرية استعدادًا للجامعات بعد ٣ شهور، وأنا أنوي الذهاب لـ MIT إذ أن تخصصي هندسة كهربائية، فما نصائحك وإرشاداتك؟ عن الجامعة والتخصص؟ علمًا أني لم أختبر توفل وسات، فكيف الاستعداد لشروطهم؟ وما هي بالضبط بالنسبة لـ international students؟

October 07, 2014

السلام عليكم, يوجد لدينا صفحة كاملة مخصصة للتقديم على جامعة MIT

http://www.qimmah.org/#!mit-application-guide-/c1psz

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What's the criteria based on which should one choose their safety schools?

September 18, 2014

Greetings, here is a full page on the issue

http://www.qimmah.org/#!choosing-your-college-list--/ck90

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سؤال بسيط جدا. لماذا لغة الموقع ليست عربية، أو على الأقل لماذا لم توفروا اللغتين العربية والانجليزية. لا لشيء ولكن فقط اعتزازا بلغتنا ولو بشكل بسيط؟

September 15, 2014

مرحبا بك عزيزي،
على رفيع قدر اللغة العربية لدينا، إلا أن الكتابة بها يتطلب جهوداً إضافية في الصياغة والتنقيح، حيث أنه ليس كل طاقم فريق قمة على قدر عالي من إتقان العربية الفصحى

إضافةً إلى ذلك، نحن في قمة، نتوقع من طلابنا إجادتهم للغة الإنجليزية وكونهم على قدر عالي من الإتقان، حيث أن هذا شرط للقبول في جامعات أمريكا المرموقة، لا يقبل المساومة تحت أي حالة من الأحوال أو ظرف من الظروف. وضعاً ذلك بعين الإعتبار، بالإضافة إلى إيماننا بكون اللغة أصلاً طريقة تفكير ، فإننا نرجح كفة التحدث باللغة الإنجليزية في هذا المقام لأننا نريد أن نحرك غريزة التفكير لدى طلابنا ونستلهمهم باللغة الإنجليزية ، فحين كتابتهم للمقالات الشخصية وتواصلهم مع الجامعات الأميركية، تكون أفكارهم أصيلة، وغير مترجمة فتكون يتيمة الفكرة ناقصة المعنى. يعزى ذلك كله لخدمة طالب قمة لتكون ملفات قبوله أتقن وأقرب للقبول.

مذكرين أن مبادرة قمة هي أولاً وآخراً لخدمة العرب واللغة العربية، سائلين المولى التسديد والإخلاص في القول والعمل.

نشكر لك حسن تواصلك، ونسعد بالمزيد من الإقتراحات والملاحظات ات

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Is it possible to take SAT subjects tests in 11th grade ? Will universities accept it ?

August 27, 2014

Yes it is possible to take the SAT subject exams in the 11th grade. Also, most universities will accept scores from the 11th grade if you're applying as a senior. As for applying during a gap year, check the universities website for more information.

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Can you make a tutorial on How to use or "fill" the CommonApp ? And thank you

August 21, 2014

We already have an extensive guide to the CommonApp if that is what you mean.

http://www.qimmah.org/#!about1/c241b

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Hi, can you offer help to a graduate student who wants to do his master degree in one of the top schools

August 21, 2014

Hello,

So currently, we only have information and guidance on the undergraduate application process. Seeing almost all the current board members are only undergrads, and so are not in a position to help.

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Arab teachers aren't familiar with writing recommendations and no matter how much links and examples I provide them with they still don't write a good one.. Is it possible to ask a teacher during my FY? I think we'll be taking pre-calc.

August 20, 2014

You can technically ask a FY teacher, however most colleges judge your recommendation based on how much your teacher knows you. So the longer the duration the better.

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would you guys be interested in reading my essay and make some comments on how I may improve it? If so, please provide me with the most comfortable way to send it to you.

August 20, 2014

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