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COLLEGE APPLICATION COURSE

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A course by

Abel Kebede

  • Level : Everyone
  • Video Completion Duration : 5:00
  • Activities : 59
  • Access on mobile, desktop, and tv
  • Telegram Community Access
  • Certificate of completion

About the Course

Designed specifically for Ethiopian high school students, this one-of-a-kind program walks you through every single step of the U.S. college application process — from choosing the right schools to writing standout essays, securing full scholarships, navigating the F1 visa, and preparing for life in the U.S. Whether you're in Grade 9 or about to apply, you'll gain insider knowledge, proven strategies, and real tools used by students who’ve successfully made it to top U.S. universities with full financial aid.

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of computers and the internet
  • Access to a computer or mobile device with a stable internet connection

    • Who is this course for?

  • Anyone who wants to apply to universities in the U.S. or parents of students who want to apply to U.S. institutions.

    • What you will learn

    Activity 1: BENEFITS OF STUDYING IN THE U.S.

    Activity 2: High School APPLICATION TIMELINE

    Activity 3: Timeline for Grade 11

    Activity 4: Timeline for Grade 12

    Activity 5: Module - 1 Quiz

    Activity 1: What are colleges looking for?

    Activity 2: High school Scholarships

    Activity 3: What are Extracurriculars activities

    Activity 4: Ivy League Extracurriculars Activity

    Activity 5: What are standardized exams

    Activity 6: Admission Exams (SAT and ACT)

    Activity 7: English Proficiency Exams (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo)

    Activity 8: How to prepare for standardized exams

    Activity 9: Should you apply without the SAT or ACT (test optional)

    Activity 10: Module - 2 Quiz

    Activity 1: Intro to College Search

    Activity 2: The different types of colleges in the U.S

    Activity 3: Overview of the college search process

    Activity 4: Module - 3 Quiz

    Activity 1: 10 Application Requirements for International students

    Activity 2: When to apply

    Activity 3: How to apply

    Activity 4: Recommendation Letters

    Activity 5: How to request fee waivers and apply to colleges for free

    Activity 6: Overview of College Essays

    Activity 7: Supplemental Essays

    Activity 8: College Interviews

    Activity 9: What happens after you apply?

    Activity 10: Bonus: How to fill out the new Common App 2025

    Activity 11: Module - 4 Quiz

    Activity 1: Intro to Financial Aid and Scholarships

    Activity 2: Types of Financial Aid

    Activity 3: Merit based scholarships

    Activity 4: Need Based Financial aid

    Activity 5: Student Loans

    Activity 6: How to get a full scholarship

    Activity 7: Other options if you don’t get a full scholarship

    Activity 8: Financial aid appeal

    Activity 9: Tips on Financial aid applications

    Activity 10: Bonus Content: How to fill out the CSS PROFILE 2025

    Activity 11: Module - 5 Quiz

    Activity 1: Post-acceptance to do list

    Activity 2: Managing Waitlist, Deferral and Rejection

    Activity 3: VISA process

    Activity 4: The VISA Interview

    Activity 5: Final Preparations

    Activity 6: Module - 6 Quiz

    Activity 1: Landing in the U.S

    Activity 2: First 30 days in the U.S

    Activity 3: Working as a student and managing finances

    Activity 4: Thriving in U.S. colleges

    Activity 5: Module - 7 Quiz

    Activity 1: How careers work in the U.S

    Activity 2: Career Options for International Students

    Activity 3: How to prepare in high school

    Activity 4: Module - 8 Quiz

    Activity 1: Final Tips for the College Application Process

    Activity 2: Next Steps

    Activity 3: Module - 9 Quiz

    • Level : Everyone
    • Video Completion Duration : 5:00
    • Activities : 59
    • Access on mobile, desktop, and tv
    • Telegram Community Access
    • Certificate of completion