Check out the information below and remember to get prepared for your university applications.  Make sure you drop by to your College Placement Advisors for any advice you may need:

Ms. Elizabeth Spegele, Ext. 230, espegele@aisa.sch.ae

 In the past AISA graduates have been offered admission to universities or colleges in the USA, Canada, Great Britain, Europe, Australia, South Africa and the Middle East. Among the institutions offering admission to AISA graduates in past years, were:

USA: Bentley, Bloomington, Boston University, Clark, Colorado State, Duke, Indiana University, Purdue, University of Massachusetts, Tufts University, University of the Pacific, University of San Francisco. CANADA: Acadia, Carleton, Concordia, Dalhousie, McGill, McMaster, Queen's, Ryerson Polytechnical University, St. Mary's, University of Guelph, University of Ottawa, University of Toronto, University of Western Ontario, York University BRITAIN and EUROPE: University of London, Bristoll, Cardiff, Derby, Manchester, Les Roches School of Hotel Management, Nottingham, Schiller International University Switzerland, University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London MIDDLE EAST: American University of Beirut, American University of Cairo, American University of Dubai, American University of Sharjah, Lebanese American University, Zayed University

The University Application Process

In Grade 12, students receive A Seniors Handbook on university admissions. From this guide and an Information Evening, the students and parents are given guidance on the admissions process. Some of the key points and dates are noted below.

August and September:
- Register for SAT I or SAT II for October, November or December.
- Research your colleges and decide on your TOP 6.
- Start a college NOTEBOOK on requirements of each university and program.
- Prepare a CALENDAR with all key dates.

October:
- Request teacher letters of recommendation.
- Start your applications for US universities; the British UCAS system.
- Note early admissions deadlines and early deadlines for top universities.

November:
- Complete your college admissions applications and see your counselor.
- Register for January SAT's.
- Make sure that all materials are ready for mailing [COURIER IS RECOMMENDED] for universities with a January deadline [remember Ramadan dates and vacation periods].
- The Counseling office will prepare a sealed package for you to enclose with your application, including your transcript, a letter of recommendation [if required], the university's form for school evaluation [if required], an AISA school profile, and any teacher letters of recommendation that you have requested.

 December:
- December is the last recommended month for SAT I and SAT II subject tests.
- US citizens obtain the free application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA] from counselor.
- Mail or courier all January and early February application packages before the school holidays.

 January:
- Last chance for SAT 1 and SAT II for many universities.
- File your financial aid applications separately from your colleges.
- Apply to the Ontario universities [Canada] through the OUAC centre.
- Check the application dates for Canadian universities.

 February:
- Transcripts will be prepared with Semester 1 grades included. These should be mailed to universities which have already received your earlier application.
- Make arrangements for any AP exams you wish to write.

 March/April/May:
- You should receive notification of decisions by April 15.
- Return your Intent to Register form by May 1, to the one college you plan to attend.
- Notify other colleges that you are declining their offer, with thanks. NOT REPLYING is NOT an answer!

May:
- IB Exams.

June:
- Write your final exams.
- Prepare for graduation! Collect your transcripts and your final report card from the Guidance office. Mail or courier one copy of your transcript [with final grades] to the university which you are planning to attend. Keep the others for future reference!