Ms Manal Obeid
College Prep Advisor
MBZ & AD Campus
College Preparation
Paving the path to a bright future for our students
At AIS, we believe in preparing our students for their futures and are one of the few schools in Abu Dhabi that offers college prep advisory as a part of our school tuition, and not as an extra service.
This can be a confusing time for students and their families, but it is an exciting opportunity to define future goals and chart out a path towards them.
Our College & Career Counselor, Ms Manal Obeid, works with students from Grade 9 onwards, providing guidance on track choice, preparation, and deadlines for submission.
Ms Obeid is responsible for providing academic advising, career counseling, and college-readiness. One of her primary responsibilities is understanding the career aspirations of students between Grades 9-12 and helping them align their portfolios to meet these goals.
How we help our students prep
College selection
Helping students find the right college for them by identifying their strengths, interests, and goals, and then using this information to create a tailored list of colleges that will meet their needs and help them achieve success.
Application assistance
Guiding students through the college application process, including completing the Common Application, writing personal statements, and securing letters of recommendation.
Test preparation
Offering test preparation services to help students improve their scores on standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and AP exams.
Financial aid and scholarship support
Assisting families with the financial aid process, including helping students find and apply for scholarships.
Essay review
Providing essay review services to help students improve their writing and effectively communicate their unique stories.
Family and parent alignment
Engaging with and coaching parents about the college application process, providing advice about the best options for their children, aligning expectations in the best interests of the child, and offering advice on the best way to support their children.
Ms Obeid is dedicated to helping students achieve their college dreams and believes in the value of a well-rounded education. In addition to college prep services, there are also workshops and events to help students build their skills and explore their interests.
Under Ms Obeid’s leadership, students use this decisive time to understand their skills and make the right choice for their future. They are encouraged to carefully weigh all options, evaluate the options against their own aspirations, and build strong applications that increase their chances of admission.
Her guidance has aided alumni to secure admissions in top universities across the globe, including New York University, Columbia University, Harvard University, and Berkeley, University of California, among others.
Over 4000 graduates and 100% university placements
- New York University
- Georgetown University
- Rutgers University
- Duke University
- Cornell University
- Stanford University
- University of Calgary
- McMaster University
- University of Alberta
- University of British Columbia
- University of Toronto
- McGill University
- St. Andrews University
- Imperial College London
- Cardiff University
- Kings College London
- London School of Economics
- Cambridge University
- University of Balamand
- Lebanese American University
- Notre Dame University
- American University of Beirut
- Khalifa University
- Sorbonne University
- New York University
We’re proud to say that AIS has been recognized by ADEK to have one of the highest rates of admission amongst Abu Dhabi schools to top-tier universities worldwide.
