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MSA MentorshipThe Mentorship philosophy
Building the bridge between Islam & EducationA tour of the college admissions process
Context
Who am I?
Context
www.msamentorship.com
Goals
Fall 2012
MIT MSAMentorshi
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Online Education
Fundamentals
Core problems for Muslims
Core problems in education
Model & history
Habits of effect & success
Topics
Topics
1) Philosophy & College Admissions
2) How to Make the Most of Your Summer
3) Academics & AP’s
4) Extracurricular Activities
5) College Visits & Being Muslim in College
6) Productivity & Presentation
7) Essays & The Common Application Essay
8) Letters of Recommendation
9) Interviews
10) Resumes, Forms, & Common App
11) Choosing a Major & Career Development
12) Financial Aid & Scholarships
13) Islam & Education
THEMES
Winning Strategies
Islamic Duty
Tapping Your
Inspiration
Help You Help
Yourself
MentalityConfidence
3 Steps to Applications
Research College Options
Seek Advice / Visit
Apply to Colleges
Academics and Research Extracurricular Activities Personal Essay Recommendation Letters Interview{
Step 1: Research College Options
Answer questions about your needs & preferences:
1. What caliber (level) of student am I?
2. How competitive is the admission process?
3. How is the university reputation? Student life?
4. What do I want to study?5. What is the expected cost of
attendance?6. Where do I want to live and study
that works for my family?
Create a list of colleges that meet
these needswww.collegeboard.
com can help
MSA MentorsCurrent
Students/Alumni
Step 2: Seek Advice
If you really want to… School Counselors Family/Friends
Online Articles
Faculty
Step 3: Apply to College
MY NUMBERSGPA, Class Rank, SAT,
ACT
Pile A
Pile B
Step 3: Apply to College
1. Academics and Standardized Tests Shows you can handle rigor, challenge,
and consistency
2. Extracurricular Activities Shine your uniqueness
3. Essays Gives your application a voice More than just your personal essay!
Step 3: Apply to College
4. Recommendation Letters Gives your application credibility
5. Interview Gives your application credibility
SAT / ACT More than just your
GPA Did you challenge
yourself?
Academics & Standardized Tests
Academic / Career Related Volunteer / Community Service Athletics / The Arts What am I learning? SKILLS Since you HAVE to write/interview on
your activity, make it extremely special to YOU
Extracurricular Activities
Personal Essay Painting a picture Different writing approaches
Write, Revise… Then REVISE… Then REVISE!!!
Essays
Where to get them from? Variety
Familiarity with you as a person, not just as a student
How to approach teachers, coaches, supervisors, etc.
Recommendation Letters
Practice and prepare Different perspectives
COMMUNICATION
Interview
All stems from PREPARATION PREPARATION helps you perfect TIMING
How to Think About the Application
TIMING makes your life easier
and helps you stand out!
Get in the mind of Admissions Officers!!!
Be the BEST and if you’re not the best, be SUPER UNIQUE
1) Educating ourselves will be our primary weapon against extremism and Islamophobia.
10 Things About Islam & Education
2) Our religion is special because it doesn’t end at belief. It gives us the equipment and value system to actively improve ourselves and our world.
3) Religion does NOT always have to be on the tongue, but it must ALWAYS be in our heart.
10 Things About Islam & Education
4) Education is only half-baked without a value system.
5) Striving for top universities enriches the academic path and works directly towards breaking our cycle of economic, social, and political disenfranchisement.
6) We overlook ills in the Muslim community and try to tackle the easy and obvious.
10 Things About Islam & Education
8) Building bridges between the classroom and Islam can enrich our experience of both.
7) Communicating Islam requires both an understanding of the religion and an understanding of our audience.
9) Being a better learner ALL stems from building confidence and knowing our motivation.
10 Things About Islam & Education
10) Education provides the MEANS for learning, which in turn
helps us improve as Muslims.
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