About the Competitive College Club

Who can join?  The club is open to students of any nationality in the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th (by first semester only) grades, who wish to go to university in the United States.

What happens in the club?  The club has different activities which include educational advising, test preparation, a book club and community service activities.

How often does the club meet?  The club will have two general meetings per month.  In addition, students will have to complete a certain number of hours of community service per month.  Students may wish to meet more frequently as they prepare for the SAT and TOEFL as well.

How much does it cost to be a member?  The club is free.  If students wish to purchase additional study material or books, that cost is on the individual student.

Where will the club meet?  Club meetings will be at AMIDEAST offices in Al-Qur'm.

Is transporation provided?  As the club is free, we do not provide transportation.  Students must find their own transportation to AMIDEAST for club meetings.  In addition, students will have to coordinate their own transportation for community service activities.  Students are encouraged to coordinate transportation with each other.

What's the benefit of the club?   Applying to U.S. universities can be a challenging process and gaining admissions to top universities is extremely competitive.  The club aims to make this process clearer to students, while at the same time, offering opportunities for students to develop their skills and engage in extracurricular activities outside of the classroom.  U.S. universities seek students who are not only the top of their classes academically, but also actively engage within their communities, whether through sports, the arts or community service.  U.S. universities look for students who can manage their time, and a student who can manage school, after-school activities and their family life are ideal applicants.

Club Requirements

To be eligible for club membership:

• Students must be in 9th, 10th or 11th grade (12th grade students can join if it is in the first semester of their 12th grade year)
• Students must complete a student profile
• Students must also submit copies of all marks from 9th grade forward
• Students must have 80% cumulative (total) marks or higher

To keep your club membership:

• Members must attend all club meetings (two meetings per month during the school year and one meeting per week during the summer break)
• Members are allowed to miss a maximum of three meetings per year (with prior approval), and members must submit summer travel plans by May
• Members must perform 8 hours of community service per month during the school year and 6 hours of community service per week during the summer holiday
• Members must submit all club tasks/homework on time when requested by the adviser
• If a member's marks drop below the target mark (to be determined between the student and adviser), the student will have one term to raise them.  If the student cannot raise his/her marks, then the student will no longer be a member

*These are the basic requirements.  Members will be responsible for other requirements to be outlined by the adviser as required*

Questions? 

If you have questions about the club, please contact us by email:  ccclub.oman@gmail.com

Next Club Meeting

16th January at 4:00pm at AMIDEAST (at our new location in Airport Heights)