CTP Ethiopia pinned «IMPORTANT: Description of sections and summer session info: http://www.ctpethiopia.com/uploads/1/2/1/1/121100825/ctp_2019_section_description.pdf Application link: https://forms.gle/t5XqabYHcGErKVpm6»
May 5, 2019
Hello everyone,
We hope the academic year is coming to a good close. We're just flooding your inbox to remind you that the deadline to submit your application for the summer session is June 9th (only 3 weeks from today). Make sure to complete it before the deadline. We look forward to reviewing your responses.
Have a great week!
The CTP Team
We hope the academic year is coming to a good close. We're just flooding your inbox to remind you that the deadline to submit your application for the summer session is June 9th (only 3 weeks from today). Make sure to complete it before the deadline. We look forward to reviewing your responses.
Have a great week!
The CTP Team
May 19, 2019
Important Annoucement! There are changes to the start and end date of the CTP Summer Session. It will now take place from July 4 to August 6. This change is due to some changes made by MOE on national exam dates. Share the poster below with anyone you think will be interested.
Cheers!
Cheers!
May 28, 2019
June 2, 2019
Hello all,
Due to popular demand, we’re extending the deadline for application submissions to June 16 at 11:59pm. We will not accept any applications past that deadline so refrain from asking us for any exceptions. Once again, the new deadline is June 16.
Melkam mishit!
Due to popular demand, we’re extending the deadline for application submissions to June 16 at 11:59pm. We will not accept any applications past that deadline so refrain from asking us for any exceptions. Once again, the new deadline is June 16.
Melkam mishit!
June 5, 2019
Only 5 days left before the application deadline! Make sure to get your applications in ASAP. Text the admins for any questions or issues. Cheers!
June 11, 2019
Good morning fam,
This is a final reminder that the deadline for the summer session application is at 11:59pm tonight (mata 5:59 local time). Make sure to submit your applications before the deadline. Reach out to the admins for any issues. We look forward to reviewing your applications!
Happy and productive Sunday!
The CTP Team
This is a final reminder that the deadline for the summer session application is at 11:59pm tonight (mata 5:59 local time). Make sure to submit your applications before the deadline. Reach out to the admins for any issues. We look forward to reviewing your applications!
Happy and productive Sunday!
The CTP Team
June 16, 2019
Greetings!
We have an important announcement. It’s not a secret that Ethiopia has been experiencing an internet outage the past week or so. And we understand that this affected many students with the summer session applications. Therefore, we decided to extend the application deadline for the last time. The new deadline is Saturday, June 22 at midnight. Use the extension wisely.
Best,
The CTP Team
We have an important announcement. It’s not a secret that Ethiopia has been experiencing an internet outage the past week or so. And we understand that this affected many students with the summer session applications. Therefore, we decided to extend the application deadline for the last time. The new deadline is Saturday, June 22 at midnight. Use the extension wisely.
Best,
The CTP Team
June 16, 2019
Final call for Applications:
Aloha everyone!
As the Saturday, June 22 deadline approaches for the CTP 2019 Summer program application, we wanted to make one final post addressing some common questions and concerns that have been raised so far.
Q: Getting an official transcript from my highschool is really hard, and I won't be able to get it in due time before the deadline. What should I do?
Ans: It's okay. You don't necessarily have to upload an official transcript. Your report cards that you normally get at the end of the year will suffice.
Q: When and where do I pay the 650 Birr fee?
Ans: You'll only have to pay the 650 Birr once you've been accepted to the program. And you'll be paying the fee on the first day of classes (July 4).
Q: What's the number of files I can upload when submitting my transcript?
Ans: You can upload up to 5 files. But, one clear image of your transcript (or equivalent) will suffice.
Q: I'm not even in the 11th grade yet. Do you think it's time for me to start worrying about my future college applications?
Ans: Yes! Unless you are in the 8th grade or below, your future college applications to universities abroad is definitely something you should start preparing for starting this summer. The CTP summer session has a beginner section that is tailored to students with little to zero knowledge about the college application process
Aloha everyone!
As the Saturday, June 22 deadline approaches for the CTP 2019 Summer program application, we wanted to make one final post addressing some common questions and concerns that have been raised so far.
Q: Getting an official transcript from my highschool is really hard, and I won't be able to get it in due time before the deadline. What should I do?
Ans: It's okay. You don't necessarily have to upload an official transcript. Your report cards that you normally get at the end of the year will suffice.
Q: When and where do I pay the 650 Birr fee?
Ans: You'll only have to pay the 650 Birr once you've been accepted to the program. And you'll be paying the fee on the first day of classes (July 4).
Q: What's the number of files I can upload when submitting my transcript?
Ans: You can upload up to 5 files. But, one clear image of your transcript (or equivalent) will suffice.
Q: I'm not even in the 11th grade yet. Do you think it's time for me to start worrying about my future college applications?
Ans: Yes! Unless you are in the 8th grade or below, your future college applications to universities abroad is definitely something you should start preparing for starting this summer. The CTP summer session has a beginner section that is tailored to students with little to zero knowledge about the college application process
June 20, 2019
Q: How do I know if the Advanced section is the right fit for me? How much of the SAT prep will I be missing out on if I register for the advanced section? To what kind of students will you recommend the advanced section to?
ANS: (A very extended one)
As stated on the description our application form, http://www.ctpethiopia.com/uploads/1/2/1/1/121100825/ctp_2019_section_description.pdf, the advanced section will focus on helping students with their essay portions of the college app. Common app essay + some Supplement essays
Nonetheless, to answer the question, below is a list of the type of students we would recommend that they apply to our advanced section.
=> If you are currently in the 11th grade and have very satisfactory grades on your transcripts, and consistently been one of the top 5% or 10% of your class and you believe that you wouldn't need a lot of extra help with the SAT since you are capable of preparing for it by yourself, then the advanced section is for you.
=> If you are currently in the 12th grade (just finished you matrik exam) and you have already taken the SAT and are satisfed with your score or maybe you feel like you can improve your SAT on your own, but you think you need help with the numerous amount of application essays you'd have to write for college applications, then the Advanced section is for you.
=> if you are currently in the 12th grade and you had applied to some colleges this year, and despite your strong academic record and your decent SAT/ACT/TOEFL exam scores you were still rejected from most colleges that you applied to. And now you're planning to take a gap year and re-apply again. The advanced section is most definitely for you too. (Some of our instructors had also taken a gap year like you are about to, and so they'll also have a lot to help you with when ot comes to building your ).
=> Also, if you know anyone who falls under the above categories, then do share this information with them.
However, the ONE common requirement for all: We expect a huge amount of time commitment and effort throughout all 5 weeks of the session.
ANS: (A very extended one)
As stated on the description our application form, http://www.ctpethiopia.com/uploads/1/2/1/1/121100825/ctp_2019_section_description.pdf, the advanced section will focus on helping students with their essay portions of the college app. Common app essay + some Supplement essays
Nonetheless, to answer the question, below is a list of the type of students we would recommend that they apply to our advanced section.
=> If you are currently in the 11th grade and have very satisfactory grades on your transcripts, and consistently been one of the top 5% or 10% of your class and you believe that you wouldn't need a lot of extra help with the SAT since you are capable of preparing for it by yourself, then the advanced section is for you.
=> If you are currently in the 12th grade (just finished you matrik exam) and you have already taken the SAT and are satisfed with your score or maybe you feel like you can improve your SAT on your own, but you think you need help with the numerous amount of application essays you'd have to write for college applications, then the Advanced section is for you.
=> if you are currently in the 12th grade and you had applied to some colleges this year, and despite your strong academic record and your decent SAT/ACT/TOEFL exam scores you were still rejected from most colleges that you applied to. And now you're planning to take a gap year and re-apply again. The advanced section is most definitely for you too. (Some of our instructors had also taken a gap year like you are about to, and so they'll also have a lot to help you with when ot comes to building your ).
=> Also, if you know anyone who falls under the above categories, then do share this information with them.
However, the ONE common requirement for all: We expect a huge amount of time commitment and effort throughout all 5 weeks of the session.
June 20, 2019
Final announcement! The application for the CTP summer session officially closes today at midnight. Please don't message us asking for an extension. We will not accept applications past the deadline.
June 22, 2019
Hello all,
Just a quick announcement that we will release application decisions by Saturday morning!! Stay tuned.
Best,
The CTP Team
Just a quick announcement that we will release application decisions by Saturday morning!! Stay tuned.
Best,
The CTP Team
June 27, 2019
Dear all,
Application decisions have been released! Please check your email to see the status of your application.
This year, we had a record number of applicants. We would first like to thank each and every one of you for putting in so much effort on your applications. We enjoyed getting to know you through the bits of information that you projected on your essays. As much as we would have loved to accept everyone, we currently don’t have the capacity or resources to admit 200+ students.
If you haven’t made the cut, please don’t let this stop you from pursuing your dreams. Seek other programs or online resources to improve your SAT and writing skills. Remember, hard work pays off.
CTP will also be working hard to make quality information available to everyone. Our weekly application tips will resume in September so keep an eye out for that.
Once again, thank you all for the effort that you have put into your applications.
Cheers!
Application decisions have been released! Please check your email to see the status of your application.
This year, we had a record number of applicants. We would first like to thank each and every one of you for putting in so much effort on your applications. We enjoyed getting to know you through the bits of information that you projected on your essays. As much as we would have loved to accept everyone, we currently don’t have the capacity or resources to admit 200+ students.
If you haven’t made the cut, please don’t let this stop you from pursuing your dreams. Seek other programs or online resources to improve your SAT and writing skills. Remember, hard work pays off.
CTP will also be working hard to make quality information available to everyone. Our weekly application tips will resume in September so keep an eye out for that.
Once again, thank you all for the effort that you have put into your applications.
Cheers!
June 29, 2019
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Happy New Year from the CTP fam!!
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We hope 2012 brings you all the best! In the new year, we’re dedicated, more than ever, to increase the number of opportunities provided to Ethiopian students, be it academically or professionally, and we are motivated to work hard to help you gain access to such resources. That is our promise to you all. Cheers to a great year!
Happy New Year from the CTP fam!!
🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
We hope 2012 brings you all the best! In the new year, we’re dedicated, more than ever, to increase the number of opportunities provided to Ethiopian students, be it academically or professionally, and we are motivated to work hard to help you gain access to such resources. That is our promise to you all. Cheers to a great year!
September 13, 2019
Selam everyone,
Hope your week is off to a great start!! The 2019/20 Application cycle has been open for a while now and we will be posting weekly tips about the college application process. Today we are going to kick off with some basic overview of the application process.
***The Common Application***
You will most likely complete your college apps online, either through the Common Application or on the school's website. The Common App makes it easy to apply to multiple schools with just one form, but each college will have different requirements for essays and test scores. Read the application instructions for the colleges of your choice carefully.
You will be asked to list basic information about yourself, your school, and your family, as well as your GPA, standardized test scores, extracurriculars, and any awards you earned in high school. If you start to fill out an application and realize you need more information from your school or parents, you will be able to save an in-progress application and return to it before submitting.
***High School Transcript***
You will need to request official transcripts from your high school for each college where you're applying. The transcripts are submitted via the commonApp. Remember that the administrators and counselors at your high school are helping all the other seniors in your class at the same time, so be polite--and patient. Senior year grades still count!
***SAT and ACT Score Reports***
You need to take a standardized exam to apply to most colleges in the U.S.. When you take the SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject Tests, you can request that a score report be sent directly to your prospective colleges. You can also decide later whether colleges see one, some, or all of your scores. Schedule your test with enough time first to receive your scores (2–8 weeks for the ACT, about 3 weeks for the SAT) and then to request reports for the colleges on your list. Both ACT and the College Board offer rush or priority report options, for a fee. A school may consider all test scores from all dates, your highest overall score from a single test date, your superscore, in which case you'll submit all your scores and the admissions committee will consider only the highest score on each section or test scores may be completely optional.
*** Letters of Recommendation and Personal Statement***
Most colleges require two or three letters of recommendation from high school teachers or school counselors. Pick someone who knows you well and can speak to your strengths. Your college essay will probably be the most time-consuming part of your application—start early. Use your essay as an opportunity to tell admissions counselors what makes you unique and what you can bring to a given campus community.
***Financial Aid***
Be aware that applying for admission and applying for financial aid are two separate processes. Check every school's financial aid policies—They will require forms like the CSS/ISFAA.
We will be back with much more detail on each of these topics in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.
Hope your week is off to a great start!! The 2019/20 Application cycle has been open for a while now and we will be posting weekly tips about the college application process. Today we are going to kick off with some basic overview of the application process.
***The Common Application***
You will most likely complete your college apps online, either through the Common Application or on the school's website. The Common App makes it easy to apply to multiple schools with just one form, but each college will have different requirements for essays and test scores. Read the application instructions for the colleges of your choice carefully.
You will be asked to list basic information about yourself, your school, and your family, as well as your GPA, standardized test scores, extracurriculars, and any awards you earned in high school. If you start to fill out an application and realize you need more information from your school or parents, you will be able to save an in-progress application and return to it before submitting.
***High School Transcript***
You will need to request official transcripts from your high school for each college where you're applying. The transcripts are submitted via the commonApp. Remember that the administrators and counselors at your high school are helping all the other seniors in your class at the same time, so be polite--and patient. Senior year grades still count!
***SAT and ACT Score Reports***
You need to take a standardized exam to apply to most colleges in the U.S.. When you take the SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject Tests, you can request that a score report be sent directly to your prospective colleges. You can also decide later whether colleges see one, some, or all of your scores. Schedule your test with enough time first to receive your scores (2–8 weeks for the ACT, about 3 weeks for the SAT) and then to request reports for the colleges on your list. Both ACT and the College Board offer rush or priority report options, for a fee. A school may consider all test scores from all dates, your highest overall score from a single test date, your superscore, in which case you'll submit all your scores and the admissions committee will consider only the highest score on each section or test scores may be completely optional.
*** Letters of Recommendation and Personal Statement***
Most colleges require two or three letters of recommendation from high school teachers or school counselors. Pick someone who knows you well and can speak to your strengths. Your college essay will probably be the most time-consuming part of your application—start early. Use your essay as an opportunity to tell admissions counselors what makes you unique and what you can bring to a given campus community.
***Financial Aid***
Be aware that applying for admission and applying for financial aid are two separate processes. Check every school's financial aid policies—They will require forms like the CSS/ISFAA.
We will be back with much more detail on each of these topics in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.
September 16, 2019
The Final Week before SAT
As the October SATs are coming up this week, the CTP team would like to extend well wishes for the test and give you a few tips on finalizing your prep. Hopefully, you have been preparing for weeks, maybe months now and you are ready to take the test. #Advice number 1. BRIEFLY REVIEW WHAT YOU HAVE DONE SO FAR: if there are notes or summaries you took while studying go over them once or twice just as a reminder. Looking over a list of techniques for the reading and writing section and a list of mistakes for the Math section is also helpful. #Advice number 2. FINAL PRACTICE: As a warm-up to the test, do some practice questions and take a practice SAT or two. This will help you know of the progress you have made as well us give you a sense of what to expect on the day. But make sure you don’t overwork yourself on these last days. You don’t want to take the test tired and worn out, which leads me to my last advice. #Advice number 3: GET ENOUGH REST: Although most of us are used to working rigorously the week of and specially the night before an exam, this is not a good strategy for the SAT. Instead you should spend take time for yourself to rest and eat well. Doing the opposite will lead to exhaustion and stress. Not only are these unfavourable conditions to be in before a test, they might result in your sickness. And we don’t want that. Finally, relax and chill cause you got this!!! WE BELIEVE IN YOU!
As the October SATs are coming up this week, the CTP team would like to extend well wishes for the test and give you a few tips on finalizing your prep. Hopefully, you have been preparing for weeks, maybe months now and you are ready to take the test. #Advice number 1. BRIEFLY REVIEW WHAT YOU HAVE DONE SO FAR: if there are notes or summaries you took while studying go over them once or twice just as a reminder. Looking over a list of techniques for the reading and writing section and a list of mistakes for the Math section is also helpful. #Advice number 2. FINAL PRACTICE: As a warm-up to the test, do some practice questions and take a practice SAT or two. This will help you know of the progress you have made as well us give you a sense of what to expect on the day. But make sure you don’t overwork yourself on these last days. You don’t want to take the test tired and worn out, which leads me to my last advice. #Advice number 3: GET ENOUGH REST: Although most of us are used to working rigorously the week of and specially the night before an exam, this is not a good strategy for the SAT. Instead you should spend take time for yourself to rest and eat well. Doing the opposite will lead to exhaustion and stress. Not only are these unfavourable conditions to be in before a test, they might result in your sickness. And we don’t want that. Finally, relax and chill cause you got this!!! WE BELIEVE IN YOU!
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2019
September 30, 2019
Hello everyone!! Today, we’ll be having our first Instagram takeover of 2019/2020 on our Instagram stories😱😍🎉🎊 It’s a series we started last school year where students abroad can show you what a day in their life looks like. So check out the stories if you’re interested! If you’re not already following us on Instagram (eskahun??) here’s the link: www.instagram.com/ctpethiopia
October 3, 2019