Advising Services

 AMIDEAST/Oman provides accurate, comprehensive, current and unbiased information on educational opportunities in the United States. The Muscat office is part of the EducationUSA network of approximately 450 advising centers worldwide affiliated with the U.S. Department of State. AMIDEAST/Oman follows EducationUSA ethical standards.

The AMIDEAST office maintains an extensive collection of materials on U.S.- accredited educational opportunities for public use, and provides guidance on U.S. study options. Support is also available for U.S. graduates returning to Oman. 

Free Advising Sessions

AMIDEAST's EducationUSA Advising Sessions are free and open to the general public.  Sessions are typically held weekly covering a variety of topics.  Currently, there is no need to RSVP your attendance, just come in on the day and time specified for the session of interest.  Please arrive a little early as sessions start promptly at the time specified below. All sessions are held at AMIDEAST offices (see address below) unless otherwise specified. AMIDEAST’s EducationUSA adviser is also available to provide one-on-one guidance as students conduct research on U.S. study options and complete the application process.  Attendance at a general admissions session is required prior to making an individual appointment.

Advising Session Schedule

Alumni Talk

Date: Sunday, January 20th, 2013
Time: 4:00pm
Location: AMIDEAST (at our new location in Airport Heights)
Intended Audience: Students
Other Information: Meet fellow Omani Alumni's and hear of their experiences abroad!

Intensive English Language Programs in the USA
Date: Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
Time: 4:00pm
Location: AMIDEAST (at our new location in Airport Heights)
Intended Audience: Students
Other Information: Need to take an Intensive English language course? Attend this workshop to learn more about what English programs may be right for you!

Graduate Advising Session
Date: Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013
Time: 4:00pm
Location: AMIDEAST (at our new location in Airport Heights)
Intended Audience: Students
Other Information: Learning more about the graduate admissions process for US higher studies.

Graduate Advising Session
Date: Thursday, January 24th, 2013
Time: 4:00pm
Location: AMIDEAST (at our new location in Airport Heights)
Intended Audience: Students
Other Information: Learning more about the graduate admissions process for US higher studies.

Choosing a University
Date: Sunday, January 27th, 2013
Time: 3:00pm
Location: AMIDEAST (at our new location in Airport Heights)
Intended Audience: Students
Other Information: How do you know which university is right for you? Make the right decisions at the right time. To learn more, stop by the AMIDEAST center!

Trivia and Prize Giveaways!
Date: Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
Time: 4:00pm
Location: AMIDEAST (at our new location in Airport Heights)
Intended Audience: Students
Other Information: Win fun prizes at our Trivia Game night! Think you know all there is to know about the US admissions process? Let's play some trivia!

Undergraduate Advising Session
Date: Sunday, February 3rd, 2013
Time: 3:00pm
Location: AMIDEAST (at our new location in Airport Heights)
Intended Audience: Students
Other Information: Learning more about the undergraduate admissions process for US higher studies.

Alumni Talk
Date: Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
Time: 4:00pm
Location: AMIDEAST (at our new location in Airport Heights)
Intended Audience: Students
Other Information: Meet fellow Omani study abroad alum's and hear of their experiences abroad!

Undergraduate Advising Session
Date: Sunday, February 10th, 2013
Time: 3:00pm
Location: AMIDEAST (at our new location in Airport Heights)
Intended Audience: Students
Other Information: Learning more about the undergraduate admissions process for US higher studies.

Graduate Advising Session
Date: Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
Time: 4:00pm
Location: AMIDEAST (at our new location in Airport Heights)
Intended Audience: Students
Other Information: Learning more about the graduate admissions process for US higher studies. 

Choosing a University

Date: Sunday, February 17th, 2013
Time: 4:00pm
Location: AMIDEAST (at our new location in Airport Heights)
Intended Audience: Students
Other Information: How do you know which university is right for you? Make the right decisions at the right time. To learn more, stop by the AMIDEAST center!

Intensive English Language Programs in the USA
Date: Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
Time: 4:00pm
Location: AMIDEAST (at our new location in Airport Heights)
Intended Audience: Students
Other Information: Need to take an Intensive English language course? Attend this workshop to learn more about what English programs may be right for you!

Trivia Prize and Giveaways!
Date: Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
Time: 4:00pm
Location: AMIDEAST (at our new location in Airport Heights)
Intended Audience: Students
Other Information: Win fun prizes at our Trivia Game night! Think you know all there is to know about the US admissions process? Let's play some trivia!

Competitive College Club (CCC)

If you are a student in high school (9th - 11th grade; 13/14 - 17 years old), have an excellent academic record and are interested in going to college/university in the United States, then the CCC is here to help!

The CCC is an after-school club that helps students to develop themselves to become competitive applicants for U.S. university admissions.  The CCC focuses on test preparation for SATs and TOEFL; critical reading, thinking and discussion skills, community service activities, and assisting students with preparing their application packets for admission. 

For more information on the CCC and its activities, click here

Bring EducationUSA to You! 

If your school, college or organization would like a tailored group advising session, please email the Educational Adviser (below) to request a session with the date, time and topic required and the Adviser will work with you to do sessions on-site or off! See if the Mobile Adviser is coming to a location near you! Schedule

2012 SQU College Fair

AMIDEAST promoted free advising sessions for EducationUSA as well as supporting the US Embassy's programs at SQU's November 2012 College Fair.  In the picture below are:                 US Ambassador Greta Holtz and Public Affairs Officer Erin Uzes.

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