Future Students - Office of Student Recruitment

Office of Student Recruitment

Ravinder Mamtani, M.D.

Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs &
Associate Dean for Global & Public Health

Chris Triggle, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean for Admissions

Noha M. Saleh

Director of Office of Student Recruitment
Telephone: (974) 4492-8520/21
Fax: (974) 4492-8555

Office of Student Recruitment

Welcome to the Office of Student Recruitment. Whether you are a middle or high school student, a parent of a prospective student, a school counselor or principal or simply getting ready to apply to college, you are in the right place to start your journey.

Career options and college applications are indeed a turning point in the life of college-bound students. Choosing the right career and the right college is an important decision. But preparing for college doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We believe that it is never too early to start and we are here to help you prepare for application through a variety of programs and activities that will pave the way for an easier transition into the application process.

Mission:

The Office is responsible for:

Marketing, outreach, recruitment, and related activities for prospective students from early outreach to application and/or enrollment.
Promoting the image of WCMC-Q nationally and regionally to attract and recruit students with the potential of academic success, and facilitating access for a culturally diverse student population with special emphasis on Qatari population
Advising prospective students, parents, and school counselors of WCMC-Q programs, services, and admission process.

The primary goal of the Office of Student Recruitment is to offer recruitment and outreach services and cultivation programs to attract students who, not only possess the academic profile that enables them to succeed and flourish in our Pre-medical, and Medical programs, but also well-rounded personalities who will enrich the student body at WCMC-Q.

This goal is accomplished through various programs and activities including, but not limited to, high school visits, campus visits, summer enrichment programs, and workshops for counselors and teachers.

We highly encourage you to browse through this section of the website to identify programs and activities that interest you, get useful tips on how to get started or even ask a question.

Middle and High School Students

This section of the website is devoted to high school students who should be starting from as yearly as their year 10 to prepare for college applications.

The following is a timeframe for:

Students in Grade 9/ 10:

Get in touch with your school Counselor: Most of the schools in Qatar and the region have a devoted experienced counselor who can help you with identifying your career options. The counselor will start a file to track your academic progress and you will be able to talk about your future career plan as well as the subjects that will qualify you for application in your intended College. While we look for students with a strong academic standing across all subjects, basic sciences, math and English are particularly important for your application to the Pre-medical program at WCMC-Q.

Start exploring the admissions requirements:It is very important for students to look at the Admissions Requirements for the Pre-medical program as early as grade 10. Special emphasis is given to Standardized Tests such as SAT/ACT, TOEFL/IELTS, especially if your school does not prepare you to take such tests. You can start in while in Grade 10 by looking at how the test is structured; it’s content and perhaps take the PSAT test or PSS.
If English is your weak point, you can improve greatly by reading English, watching English movies and perhaps enrolling in an English support program offered by a trusted provider.

Select the most challenging program your school is offering: In general, during the last semester of your Grade 10, you will be required to select your subjects for year 11. Whatever which educational system you are enrolled in, it is essential to remember that the sciences and math are essential for your future study at the medical college. We highly recommend the student to select the most challenging program the school is offering in these subjects. In other words, if your school is offering an advanced level course (especially Biology, Chemistry and Math) you are highly encouraged to enroll in these courses. If you are planning on taking external tests, (AP, IB, A level etc.) please ensure to select at least two sciences and one math course.

Extra-curricular activities: Whether you start a new activity or continue with an old one, it is important to note that extra-curricular activities reflect your engagement as an active member in your community. Whether you chose an activity that is strictly relevant to medicine or not is not important. The number of community service hours do not matter as much as the extend of benefit you draw out of it. You will be required to list and describe these activities on your application when you start applying to WCMC-Q. It is worth checking the section of our website announcing the different outreach activities that the Office of Student Recruitment organizes on a yearly basis and register to attend any of them.

Students in Grade 11 (Juniors):

Reinforce your links with your science/math teachers and your school counselor: Your teachers and school counselor will be requested to write reference letters for your application. They need to write about your points of strength and need to know more about your motivation to pursue medicine. Ask your teachers and counselors if they will be willing to write you reference letters and go through your academic achievements with them. Ask them to update your file accordingly.

Register for standardized tests: Grade 11 is a good year to start working on your standardized tests. Taking the tests for the first time will give you a benchmark so you can judge whether you will need to take it again, register for a test preparatory course or that you can manage only through self-study. Compare your test scores when they are out with our published average scores that you can find on the Frequently Asked Questions of the Admissions section.

Improve your performance in your internal and external tests: Your school transcripts in Grade 10, 11 and 12 will be required when you apply for the Pre-medical Program. Ensure that your performance is progressing across all subjects and work harder to achieve higher results on both internal and external tests.

Get it touch with the Student Recruitment Office: Call the Student Recruitment Office or the Admissions Office to schedule an appointment. Prepare all the questions you have in mind about the program, requirements and other pressing questions. Both offices will be happy to welcome you during the spring, when it is easier to book an appointment. Also, always check the activities that are offered by the Office of Student Recruitment.

Students in Grade 12 (Seniors):

Start an Online Application: The online application is available in early September and check the application deadlines. Although you technically have until February 1st to submit your electronic application, it is highly advisable to start working on your application as early as possible. Make sure you review the required documentations on the Admissions Requirements section of this website that need to be submitted before March 1st.

Work on your personal statement: As part of your application, you will be requested to include a personal statement. Working on refining your writing might require some time and guidance. Ensure that you have followed the instructions on the Personal Statement section of your application.

Review test dates and register for the test: Whether you intend to re-take a test or are taking it for the first time, it is important to check the test date and location and to register for the test. You need to factor-in the time needed for your scores to be reach us, as some scores take between 4 to 6 weeks to be reported. Please note that Education City offers Residual tests. For more information on residual tests, kindly check Myeducationcity website. Please check Tips On Test Taking section of QF website.

Talk to your teachers/ school counselors about your reference letters: Follow-up with your teachers and counselor about the reference letters you want them to fill for you. The forms that need to be filled are already available on the application. There are two types of reference forms, a paper and an electronic form both of these are acceptable. There are clear instructions on the application concerning the two types. Please read and follow these instructions carefully.

Complete your application and requested documents: Review your application well ahead of time, and only submit it if you think it contains all the requested information. The application is designed in such a way to provide a checklist of all the needed components. Please remember that the deadline for submission of the Online Application is February 1st, however, if your application is ready well before this date, it is advisable to go ahead and submit the application. The same is applicable for your documents, should these be ready to be submitted well ahead of the deadline, you can go ahead and submit them to the Office of Admission, knowing that the last date for documents submission is March 1st. Please remember that only completed files will be processed.

Last modified on Wednesday, 24-Apr-2013 14:33:27 AST


Syed Ahmed Hasnain Student Recruitment Programs Manager	Angelita Landicho Administrative Assistant