On the other hand, some of you may have decided to take a gap year after graduating to focus on your applications, not getting the colleges you wanted, financial reasons, life crisis, corona virus, etc. If so, there are a couple of things we want you to be aware of. First is to be intentional with your gap year. Some of you might be taking this time to focus on aspects of your application you felt could be better. This may be test results, your common app, college essay, supplement essays, extracurriculars, etc. If your common app and essay were your weaker points, more time can be extremely beneficial since you can use it to have as many people offer you feedback and you yourself can workshop it more using the internet/books. With testing, you can take more practice tests to improve and stabilize your results (take caution however that improvement in testing is mostly dependent on you learning from your mistakes rather than simply taking more tests so make sure you’re taking the time to really understand and strengthen your weaknesses). Also take this time to do further research on the schools you want to go to and what they look for in their applicants and applications so you can further distinguish yourself amongst the applicant pool.
Second, while you’re doing all the above, please make sure to not view your gap year as a setback as it can easily just be a headstart. Getting into college abroad is the beginning while doing well once you’re there requires more effort. If you are fortunate enough to have gotten into college in Ethiopia, have the means to take classes or simply have access to books or online materials, take full advantage of them especially if they align with your career goals. For instance, you may want to be an economics major and had the chance to get into AAU's Commerce, take full advantage of your year in Commerce. Or if you have some books just self-study. You may end up going abroad for school later, but you’ll be learning content similar to what you’ve studied in your gap year which means not only can you breathe easier in classes but you can study ahead in the coursework or use that time to focus on extracurriculars, friends, hobbies and/or personal projects. Also, securing opportunities abroad is still somewhat based on luck so the future will remain uncertain. Therefore, doing the above strengthens yourself for opportunities within Ethiopia as well as abroad. So again, be intentional with your gap year as quite a bunch of us have done the same and tried to make good use of it to better our applications and ourselves. Thanks for reading and please take care of yourselves in the coming months!
Hello CTP Fam,
Hoping you are doing well in these extraordinary times, we at CTP would like to encourage and support you. Believe it or not, like it or not, this is a once in a lifetime event, where you have all the time in the world to do whatever you have always wanted to do. The world literally stopped. Take a moment to take that in. What’s happening to our world is with no doubt absolutely horrific, but we have little control over it besides social distancing and personal hygiene. But we still have control of how to spend our time during the quarantine. Instead of lying in bed all day and worrying about COVID-19, we have compiled a few suggestions that will not only help you overcome your boredom but also benefit you in the long run.
1. Take the time to think
Reflect on what you have come to so far and anticipate what you would like for your future to be like. Whether you are the kind of person who likes to meditate or the kind who would rather discuss that with beloved ones, go for it. Focus on the inner self and set clear goals, prepare SMART(Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals and plan out your day on a timely basis. As you look back, take note of the times that are most meaningful to you and why. One of these events could ultimately be included in your essay and/or extracurriculars. It is also a very good time to prepare for tests. You have ample time to prepare, read and practice for standardized tests and there is no better time to prepare for these.
2. Develop a Hobby
Most of us grew up just focused on school and maybe tried to do a couple of things over the summer, but never had a full-grown hobby we love and are passionate about. Well, now is a perfect time to learn something new and either figure out your passion or if you already know it, start dedicating time and developing it completely. Some suggestions are reading books (maybe even start a virtual book club), coding, art, puzzles, chess, knitting, cooking (this will make you the favorite child by the way)
3. Start Thinking About College Applications
Whichever point you are at, think of how you can use this time to contribute to your college application. Researching for a school, or about a school you are interested in and looking at the SAT test and practicing doing questions are examples. The hobbies you developed are potential things you can put on your application as extracurriculars or skills.
4. Prepare your professional self
The present being a time of great competition, it is never too early to prepare your professional self. By that, we mean that you should make yourself ready to be recruited(or become a recruiter). Setup your Linkedin account, prepare a resume( or CV, if you’re a science person), develop professional skills like Microsoft Office, LaTex, or a certain type of programming language
5. Enjoy Your Time
Catch up on movies, play games with your family members, take afternoon naps and relax. Again, you will never find the time to do all these things during a school year and not feel guilty at the same time. So, spend some good quality time with your family and revitalize your energy.
I am sure by now you are all motivated to do all these amazing things and make your dreams come true, but it is also expected if your motivation doesn’t last too long. Coming up with a schedule and keeping yourself accountable to it is helpful. Take it one step at a time, and well, remember there’s always tomorrow to do it. So don’t let it get you down. As for our final word, we will share a quote, “you don’t want to look back at this time and regret not doing anything with it.”
Hoping you are doing well in these extraordinary times, we at CTP would like to encourage and support you. Believe it or not, like it or not, this is a once in a lifetime event, where you have all the time in the world to do whatever you have always wanted to do. The world literally stopped. Take a moment to take that in. What’s happening to our world is with no doubt absolutely horrific, but we have little control over it besides social distancing and personal hygiene. But we still have control of how to spend our time during the quarantine. Instead of lying in bed all day and worrying about COVID-19, we have compiled a few suggestions that will not only help you overcome your boredom but also benefit you in the long run.
1. Take the time to think
Reflect on what you have come to so far and anticipate what you would like for your future to be like. Whether you are the kind of person who likes to meditate or the kind who would rather discuss that with beloved ones, go for it. Focus on the inner self and set clear goals, prepare SMART(Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals and plan out your day on a timely basis. As you look back, take note of the times that are most meaningful to you and why. One of these events could ultimately be included in your essay and/or extracurriculars. It is also a very good time to prepare for tests. You have ample time to prepare, read and practice for standardized tests and there is no better time to prepare for these.
2. Develop a Hobby
Most of us grew up just focused on school and maybe tried to do a couple of things over the summer, but never had a full-grown hobby we love and are passionate about. Well, now is a perfect time to learn something new and either figure out your passion or if you already know it, start dedicating time and developing it completely. Some suggestions are reading books (maybe even start a virtual book club), coding, art, puzzles, chess, knitting, cooking (this will make you the favorite child by the way)
3. Start Thinking About College Applications
Whichever point you are at, think of how you can use this time to contribute to your college application. Researching for a school, or about a school you are interested in and looking at the SAT test and practicing doing questions are examples. The hobbies you developed are potential things you can put on your application as extracurriculars or skills.
4. Prepare your professional self
The present being a time of great competition, it is never too early to prepare your professional self. By that, we mean that you should make yourself ready to be recruited(or become a recruiter). Setup your Linkedin account, prepare a resume( or CV, if you’re a science person), develop professional skills like Microsoft Office, LaTex, or a certain type of programming language
5. Enjoy Your Time
Catch up on movies, play games with your family members, take afternoon naps and relax. Again, you will never find the time to do all these things during a school year and not feel guilty at the same time. So, spend some good quality time with your family and revitalize your energy.
I am sure by now you are all motivated to do all these amazing things and make your dreams come true, but it is also expected if your motivation doesn’t last too long. Coming up with a schedule and keeping yourself accountable to it is helpful. Take it one step at a time, and well, remember there’s always tomorrow to do it. So don’t let it get you down. As for our final word, we will share a quote, “you don’t want to look back at this time and regret not doing anything with it.”
Hello CTP fam,
We hope everyone is staying safe in these unprecedented times. Even though everything around you seems uncertain, believe that we will find a new normalcy amidst all the chaos. We got this!
We at CTP are taking this time to reimagine how we conduct our sessions and how we can be of good use to aspiring students like you. Consequently, we have decided to cancel the traditionally in-person Spring and Summer Sessions and replace them with new alternatives. Here are some details about the changes.
1. Spring Sessions: CTP has been conducting 3 Spring Sessions every year at selected high schools in Addis. In lieu of recent events, we have been forced to cancel the sessions this year. As an alternative, we have compiled a quick start guide that will get you thinking about college applications. The guide also includes links and resources that will provide additional information. Feel free to share it with friends.
2. Summer Sessions: our yearly, rigorous 6-8 week session is going virtual this summer. We are still working out the details, so keep in touch for more info.
In the meantime, please don’t shy away from using our Piazza forum to ask questions or browse through previously posted Q&A’s! If you haven’t done so already, you can find the steps to sign up for the forum here: http://www.ctpethiopia.com/forum.html
Cheers!
We hope everyone is staying safe in these unprecedented times. Even though everything around you seems uncertain, believe that we will find a new normalcy amidst all the chaos. We got this!
We at CTP are taking this time to reimagine how we conduct our sessions and how we can be of good use to aspiring students like you. Consequently, we have decided to cancel the traditionally in-person Spring and Summer Sessions and replace them with new alternatives. Here are some details about the changes.
1. Spring Sessions: CTP has been conducting 3 Spring Sessions every year at selected high schools in Addis. In lieu of recent events, we have been forced to cancel the sessions this year. As an alternative, we have compiled a quick start guide that will get you thinking about college applications. The guide also includes links and resources that will provide additional information. Feel free to share it with friends.
2. Summer Sessions: our yearly, rigorous 6-8 week session is going virtual this summer. We are still working out the details, so keep in touch for more info.
In the meantime, please don’t shy away from using our Piazza forum to ask questions or browse through previously posted Q&A’s! If you haven’t done so already, you can find the steps to sign up for the forum here: http://www.ctpethiopia.com/forum.html
Cheers!
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CTP Ethiopia: Quick Start Guide to College Applications
We hope you and your family are safe during these unprecedented times. The New York team has been working hard to develop a suitable means to deliver the CTP summer sessions virtually. We have a great lineup of resources and tools in the works to help you navigate the college application process, and we hope you are all excited for another fruitful summer with CTP. We will be releasing more details about applications for the summer sessions in the coming weeks. In the meantime, make sure to follow our social media platforms: Instagram, www.instagram.com/ctpethiopia/, and Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/ctpethiopia/, for updates. Invite your friends to do the same! We hope you have a wonderful rest of your week!
Since we are holding a virtual summer session for the first time, we have prepared this quick survey to gauge the needs of our prospective students. Please fill out the following survey for a chance to win a 25 Birr mobile card by May 30, 2020.
Attention all 7-12th grade Ethiopian students:
Interested in free 1-1 online tutoring in Computer Science and other subjects?
Want to connect with people working in the field of your interest?
Check out CTP-OTM, an online tutoring and mentoring platform. It’s completely free!
Read more about CTP-OTM by visiting the website at ctpotm.com
If you like what you see, make sure to apply here: https://forms.gle/Amxbqnx4AasfeQg57
Note: This is a separate program from CTP’s virtual summer sessions.
Interested in free 1-1 online tutoring in Computer Science and other subjects?
Want to connect with people working in the field of your interest?
Check out CTP-OTM, an online tutoring and mentoring platform. It’s completely free!
Read more about CTP-OTM by visiting the website at ctpotm.com
If you like what you see, make sure to apply here: https://forms.gle/Amxbqnx4AasfeQg57
Note: This is a separate program from CTP’s virtual summer sessions.
Hello all,
The application for the CTP 2020 summer session is now live! Due to the current pandemic, we're going 100% virtual and attendance for the sessions is completely FREE! The deadline for submission is June 26th. Before completing the application, checkout our website to read more about the details of our summer program and the two sections that we offer:
Website: https://ctpethiopia.com
Application: https://forms.gle/u7s5DMKToAuHYnSa9
Good luck and make sure to get your applications in by June 26th!
Cheers!
The application for the CTP 2020 summer session is now live! Due to the current pandemic, we're going 100% virtual and attendance for the sessions is completely FREE! The deadline for submission is June 26th. Before completing the application, checkout our website to read more about the details of our summer program and the two sections that we offer:
Website: https://ctpethiopia.com
Application: https://forms.gle/u7s5DMKToAuHYnSa9
Good luck and make sure to get your applications in by June 26th!
Cheers!
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Hi everyone!
Looping back now to remind you about our summer program. The deadline is on June 26 (which is in only 7 days!) so make sure you apply as soon as you can. There are some required short essay response questions on the application that will take a bit of your time to write so don't procrastinate on starting your applications.
Also don't forget that this year's summer program is a little different from the previous ones. So read more about it on our website: https://ctpethiopia.com
The website also contains information about the essay prompts for each section. You can find that under the Summer Session tab!
Looping back now to remind you about our summer program. The deadline is on June 26 (which is in only 7 days!) so make sure you apply as soon as you can. There are some required short essay response questions on the application that will take a bit of your time to write so don't procrastinate on starting your applications.
Also don't forget that this year's summer program is a little different from the previous ones. So read more about it on our website: https://ctpethiopia.com
The website also contains information about the essay prompts for each section. You can find that under the Summer Session tab!
Hi everyone,
Are you ready?
Let's do this! 🙂
LAST CALL: We are quickly approaching the deadline to apply for the summer session.
Through this summer session, you will....
1. Learn from our CTP instructors about every aspect of the college application process whether it is navigating financial aid or writing compelling personal statements
2. Get to ask questions and receive feedback during our office hours.
3. Access different lectures on how to tackle the SAT from students who had astounding scores on the test, and a whole lot more.
And, Did we mention you get all of this for FREE! So what are y'all waiting for?
You can apply through the link below before the deadline passes!
https://forms.gle/u7s5DMKToAuHYnSa9 If you want to know more about CTP Ethiopia please check out our website.
www.ctpethiopia.com
We are looking forward to reviewing your applications!
The CTP Team
Are you ready?
Let's do this! 🙂
LAST CALL: We are quickly approaching the deadline to apply for the summer session.
Through this summer session, you will....
1. Learn from our CTP instructors about every aspect of the college application process whether it is navigating financial aid or writing compelling personal statements
2. Get to ask questions and receive feedback during our office hours.
3. Access different lectures on how to tackle the SAT from students who had astounding scores on the test, and a whole lot more.
And, Did we mention you get all of this for FREE! So what are y'all waiting for?
You can apply through the link below before the deadline passes!
https://forms.gle/u7s5DMKToAuHYnSa9 If you want to know more about CTP Ethiopia please check out our website.
www.ctpethiopia.com
We are looking forward to reviewing your applications!
The CTP Team
Crunch time!
A little less than 6 hours to go before the summer session application closes! Make sure to get yours in before the midnight deadline. Good luck!
A little less than 6 hours to go before the summer session application closes! Make sure to get yours in before the midnight deadline. Good luck!
Hello everyone!
Thank you for everyone who took their time to complete the summer session application. This year, we received a record number of applications so we want to thank everyone for their effort. In the next few days, the CTP team will thoroughly assess each candidate’s application and release decisions via the email you provided on the application by Friday, July 3! In the meantime, if you have any questions, use the comments section of this post to communicate. For private matters, email us at info@ctpethiopia.com
Cheers!
Thank you for everyone who took their time to complete the summer session application. This year, we received a record number of applications so we want to thank everyone for their effort. In the next few days, the CTP team will thoroughly assess each candidate’s application and release decisions via the email you provided on the application by Friday, July 3! In the meantime, if you have any questions, use the comments section of this post to communicate. For private matters, email us at info@ctpethiopia.com
Cheers!
Hello all,
We have learned that internet service has resumed in Ethiopia. As you all know, our program was scheduled to start on July 6th. As we could not anticipate when the internet would be back, we held off plans to set an alternative date. With the resumption of internet service, our team will hold a meeting on Thursday to discuss the start date for the session. There are still details we need to finalize but we will release application decisions via email by Friday, July 17th. We will communicate further details in this channel.
The CTP Team
We have learned that internet service has resumed in Ethiopia. As you all know, our program was scheduled to start on July 6th. As we could not anticipate when the internet would be back, we held off plans to set an alternative date. With the resumption of internet service, our team will hold a meeting on Thursday to discuss the start date for the session. There are still details we need to finalize but we will release application decisions via email by Friday, July 17th. We will communicate further details in this channel.
The CTP Team
Hello all,
The CTP team has learned that there has been a slight confusion of timelines on the online learning platform. In the orientation video, it was stated that usernames and passwords will have been sent out by the time the orientation videos were available. However, due to various reasons, we have decided that we would instead send a detailed separate email explaining the steps on how you can set up your accounts by this weekend.
The CTP Team
The CTP team has learned that there has been a slight confusion of timelines on the online learning platform. In the orientation video, it was stated that usernames and passwords will have been sent out by the time the orientation videos were available. However, due to various reasons, we have decided that we would instead send a detailed separate email explaining the steps on how you can set up your accounts by this weekend.
The CTP Team