Educational Advising
Amideast hosts the EducationUSA advising center in Lebanon on behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. As part of the EducationUSA network of more than 425 advising centers worldwide, it maintains EducationUSA ethical standards.
Services
The EducationUSA center in Lebanon offers a full range of services to help students and professionals access higher education at 4,500 U.S. colleges and universities. These services include:
- free introductory public information sessions on various aspects of U.S. education
- individual consultations on U.S. study
- application support services
- access to our extensive collections of materials on U.S. and regional educational opportunities available for public use
Accredited U.S. institutions are welcome to participate in direct videoconferences on various aspects of U.S. study, and otherwise help those that the center serves to learn more about U.S. education. Amideast also facilitates visits to Lebanon by U.S. university recruiters and touring U.S. college fair groups.
All sessions are free and open to the public.
Competitive College Club
To ensure that the best and the brightest students in Lebanon have a chance at a U.S. university, we have developed the Competitive College Club (CCC). CCC is open to all students in Lebanon- of any nationality, ethnicity, and economic background. Appreciation of diversity is a fundamental value on a U.S. campus and integration starts at home.
Who can join?
CCC is open to students in grades 9-12 (12th graders must join by June before the 12th grade) who are in the top 10 percent of their class. The only other requirement is commitment. Students must attend all meetings- bi monthly during the school year and daily during the summer. Absences must be requested from and approved by the educational adviser. Students will sign a contract detailing their responsibilities and confirming they have indeed understood them.
From grades 9-11, CCC will organize a number of activities including study groups, community service activities, reading assignments and lectures. From the beginning, students will be preparing for the SAT Subject tests as these provide a U.S. university with a quantitative measure hold up to school grades.
Unfortunately, there are no guarantees that CCC students will be accepted to a U.S. university but this intensive group advising guarantees the best possible chance. The Educational Adviser will also work with the student to have an alternative plan in the event if the application process did not turn successful.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students in grade 10 and 11
- Students in the top 10% of their class for the last three years in school (not less than an average of 80/100)
- Students committed to pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in the U.S.
- Students active in sports, community projects and/or the arts are preferred
- Students who are mature, flexible and can adapt to academic life in the U.S.
How to apply:
- Complete the application and submit it to EducationUSA.
- Submit official school transcripts for the last three years.
- Submit copies of certificates of awards, honors, volunteering, etc.
- Write and submit two essays in English to answer the application essay questions
- Submit a copy of the data/photo pages of your ID
- Submit a current passport-sized photo
Applicants can submit the application online to dsaleh@amideast.org, deliver it in person to Amideast, or mail the application to the following address:
EducationUSA, Amideast
PO BOX 11-2190
Beirut 1107 2100
We are currently accepting grade 10 and 11 students for CCC.
To find out about upcoming events, follow us on Facebook!
Amideast hosts the EducationUSA advising center in Lebanon on behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. As part of the EducationUSA network of more than 425 advising centers worldwide, it maintains EducationUSA ethical standards.
Services
The EducationUSA center in Lebanon offers a full range of services to help students and professionals access higher education at 4,500 U.S. colleges and universities. These services include:
- free introductory public information sessions on various aspects of U.S. education
- individual consultations on U.S. study
- application support services
- access to our extensive collections of materials on U.S. and regional educational opportunities available for public use
Accredited U.S. institutions are welcome to participate in direct videoconferences on various aspects of U.S. study, and otherwise help those that the center serves to learn more about U.S. education. Amideast also facilitates visits to Lebanon by U.S. university recruiters and touring U.S. college fair groups.
All sessions are free and open to the public.
Competitive College Club
To ensure that the best and the brightest students in Lebanon have a chance at a U.S. university, we have developed the Competitive College Club (CCC). CCC is open to all students in Lebanon- of any nationality, ethnicity, and economic background. Appreciation of diversity is a fundamental value on a U.S. campus and integration starts at home.
Who can join?
CCC is open to students in grades 9-12 (12th graders must join by June before the 12th grade) who are in the top 10 percent of their class. The only other requirement is commitment. Students must attend all meetings- bi monthly during the school year and daily during the summer. Absences must be requested from and approved by the educational adviser. Students will sign a contract detailing their responsibilities and confirming they have indeed understood them.
From grades 9-11, CCC will organize a number of activities including study groups, community service activities, reading assignments and lectures. From the beginning, students will be preparing for the SAT Subject tests as these provide a U.S. university with a quantitative measure hold up to school grades.
Unfortunately, there are no guarantees that CCC students will be accepted to a U.S. university but this intensive group advising guarantees the best possible chance. The Educational Adviser will also work with the student to have an alternative plan in the event if the application process did not turn successful.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students in grade 10 and 11
- Students in the top 10% of their class for the last three years in school (not less than an average of 80/100)
- Students committed to pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in the U.S.
- Students active in sports, community projects and/or the arts are preferred
- Students who are mature, flexible and can adapt to academic life in the U.S.
How to apply:
- Complete the application and submit it to EducationUSA.
- Submit official school transcripts for the last three years.
- Submit copies of certificates of awards, honors, volunteering, etc.
- Write and submit two essays in English to answer the application essay questions
- Submit a copy of the data/photo pages of your ID
- Submit a current passport-sized photo
Applicants can submit the application online to dsaleh@amideast.org, deliver it in person to Amideast, or mail the application to the following address:
EducationUSA, Amideast
PO BOX 11-2190
Beirut 1107 2100
We are currently accepting grade 10 and 11 students for CCC.
To find out about upcoming events, follow us on Facebook!
HEADQUARTERS
2025 M Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036-3363
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:30
Phone: 202-776-9600
Fax: 202-776-7000
E-Mail: inquiries@amideast.org
