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Because Every Mind Makes a Difference

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Every mind makes a difference!

IMPORTANT!
Instructions to maximize your value
out of this course
1. Pre-register and upload all the documents as instructed by the form at: http://
egyptscholars.org/academicCareerGuide (Fill in ALL information requested)
2. Number of LIVE attendance is limited to 500 attendees. We will filter applications according to
urgency and priority will be for those applying for Fall 2015.
3. If you are selected to attend the LIVE sessions, we will send you a registration link (by July 26)
to attend the course online. In this case you need to attend ALL the online sessions and take
notes on your documents to improve them.
4. After lecture 5, try to improve your documents according to your understanding.
5. Send us all the documents again for revision and help if you are still applying for Fall 2015. We
want to make sure you have the best application sent out.
6. ALWAYS follow the event page on Facebook
Note: If you did not get an email from us about the LIVE attendance of the course, please
do not panic. You can watch the recording of the whole course in September.

Course Instructors and Panelists

Islam Hussein - MIT

Amr Essawi - Stanford University

Amjad Abujbara - Microsoft

Moataz Attallah - University of Birmingham

Ahmed Mady - University of Michigan

Mohamed ElSayed - University of Michigan

Rehab ElMaghraby- Imperial College

Mohamed Eldaly - Bradford University

Khaled Alashmouny- Apple

Ahmed Elbanna- University of Illinios

Mohamed Nabil- Xilinx

Hisham Said - Santa Clara University

Hany Abdelatif - Swansea University

Mohamed Zahran - New York University

Mohamed Mabrok - Australian Defense Force Academy

Tarek Rakha - MIT

Mohab Mangoud - University of Bahrain

Course Summary
Studying abroad is a unique experience to learn, grow, explore the world, make
new friends, and transfer the knowledge you gained from your study to your home
country. However, the preparation process can be an overwhelming task that
involves several steps. This course is your career guide to know everything about
studying abroad and beyond. It starts by comparing the different pathways that
follow graduation and how to choose between them. Then we will explore how to
Because
Every Mindadvisors,
Makes a Difference
start looking for potential
opportunities,
and Universities that suit your
career. We will walk you through your first steps in filling in your admission
application including preparation of documents, and taking the required tests.

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A large part of the course is dedicated to the paperwork needed through live
workshops that deals specifically with writing resume/CV and statement of purpose.
Toward the end of the course we talk about relocation measures and how to survive
and adapt to living abroad. The course concludes by discussing what follows
graduate school and how to plan for a bright career in academia and industry.

Online LIVE Course Schedule

Lecture Title

Date

Time (Cairo)

Lecture 1: Should you consider graduate school?

Sat. August 2

7pm

Lecture 2: When and how should you start?

Sun. August 3

7pm

Lecture 3: Taking necessary exams and issuing required documents

Sat. August 9

7pm

Lecture 4: Preparing and Submitting Applications: Paperwork I

Sun. August 10 7pm

Lecture 5: Preparing and Submitting Applications: Paperwork II

Sat. August 16 7pm

OPEN DAY: Q&A Success Stories

Sun. August 17 5pm-11pm

Lecture 6: Traveling and Completing Graduate Studies

Sat. August 23 7pm

Lecture 7: Your Next Leap beyond Graduation

Sat. August 30 7pm

Lecture 1

Should you consider graduate school?

Main points:
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When should you think about the next move?

Setting clear goals beyond graduation
Why should you consider an advanced degree?
Some myths and statistics about graduate education
A Master versus a Ph.D.
Plan .. Plan .. Plan
Q & A session on the event page.

Lecture 2

When and how should you start?

Main points:
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Start early! It is about building skills and resume. Summer time.

Read papers in several areas. Ultimately you may get a spark.
Be curious! Send questions professors from top tier Universities.
Make connections
How to Search for Universities based on your ranking. Are you the
appropriate candidate?
Tips and tricks to search for scholarships and useful websites.
Start organized with a timetable. How to collect data about
application (documents, deadlines, exams, addresses, application
fees ..etc). We provide a template
When should you think about choosing the advisor?
Q & A session on the event page.

Lecture 3

Taking necessary exams and issuing required

documents
Main points:
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A list of exams that may be needed: language (TOEFL/IELTS),

skills (GRE/GMAT), and other special exams
Resources for preparation and studying tips: how, where, and
when to take the exams?
Registration and payment for the exams: Websites and methods.
What if you don't have a credit card? How to issue visa card to
use in paying registration and application fees.
Choosing the free scores to be sent to selected Universities
Definitions: Degree certificates and transcripts. How to send them
specially when I am asked to let my university do it?
Q & A session on the event page.

Lecture 4

Preparing and Submitting Applications: Paperwork I

Main points:
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Elements of an application: Personal GPA/Scores SOP

Recommendation Resume/CV
What is the paperwork kit needed?
How to convert your grade if asked.
All about recommendation letters writing and submission:
What? Who? How?
Preparing your CV and personal information: Tips and referral
to the recorded workshop
Statement of purpose: What content? Dos and Don'ts? Style?

Lecture 5

Preparing and Submitting Applications: Paperwork II

Main points:
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A workshop on writing statement of purpose.

Research statement: points to be covered unless guidelines
are available.
Filing the application.


Sending the documents by mail: cheapest and most reliable
shipping.
Choosing your supervisor and research project.


Q & A session on the event page.
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Open Day

Q&A Success Stories

Main points:
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Q & A session on the event page.

Open Webinar for questions
Success stories to be told

Lecture 6

Traveling and Completing Graduate Studies

Main points:
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Preparing your trip, expectations, and style of life.

Talking to potential advisors and communication skills.
Expectations in the first year.


Getting support from the Students Associations and
Communities abroad (housing, accommodation, religious and
social support).
Your first trip: How Egypt Scholars can help you?


Evaluating your performance and tips about taking courses.


Tips on finishing your degree


Q & A session on the event page.
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Lecture 7

Your Next Leap beyond Graduation

Main points:
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Applying for internships in summer: tips and preparation

Applying and searching for jobs beyond your graduate studies.
Comparing industry and academia paths.
Tips on planning to return back home.
How can we help at Egypt Scholars: resources?
How can you help others?
Q&A
Continued Q & A session on the event page.
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our cause or suggest friends/families to donate at: http://
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other forms of support
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social media/website
4. Send us feedback and suggestions to add/improve our services
5. Talk to your colleagues about us
6. Spread the word: Every mind makes a difference

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Good luck with the course

and we hope it meets your
expectations

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Because Every Mind Makes a Difference

Achieving Egypt's leadership in modern science, cutting-edge

industries, and entrepreneurship through an integrated and
effective ecosystem that empowers young generations,
enhances cross cultural and international mentorship programs,
stimulates the academic and entrepreneurial collaboration
inside and outside Egypt, and provides a rich networking
platform to construct bridges among professionals inside and
outside Egypt to discuss and enrich their ideas