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Record Numbers Experience Carnegie Mellon Filling out forms, writing essays and taking admissions tests can make applying for university a daunting task. Thanks to Carnegie Mellon Qatar, 62 high school juniors and seniors were better prepared to apply to top American or European universities after completing the Summer College Preview Program (SCPP). The four-week program prepares students for the admission process and SAT exam, exposes them to college-level courses, and offers a glimpse of what university life will be like. While some students are still deciding what to study at university, others come to the program with an interest in one of Carnegie Mellon’s programs. “We are really proud of all of the students who have participated in SCPP,” said Damian Dourado, manager of pre-college programs. “The students worked extremely hard and showed us that they have the capabilities and potential to go on and become successful Carnegie Mellon students.” Historically, about 25 percent of SCPP participants enroll at Carnegie Mellon Qatar after completing the program.
Campus Scholars Represent Excellence at CMU-Q Narcis Jafarian, a senior in business administration, has been named a 2013 Andrew Carnegie Society (ACS) Scholar. Jafarian, along with 39 undergraduate seniors on the Pittsburgh campus, was chosen for her excellence in academics and campus leadership. Narcis joins Qatar campus seniors Hashim Moosavi, Haya Thowfeek and Haider Zali, who have been selected as this year’s Campus Scholars. These four individuals represent the best intersection of academic success, contributions to the community and student leadership. Left to right: Narcis Jafarian, Hashim Moosavi, Haider Zali and Haya Thowfeek
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