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- Why students get rejected, {{ first name | my friend }} 🙁
In the last three years of counseling students, I've learnt that not even a perfect essay can replace a good student profile. I saw many talented students rejected just because they didn’t know what admission officers look for in student profiles. They would build random certifications and courses, but those weren’t really valued by top universities. So, with Qalam's network of students around the world, my experience in tech & admissions, we built something to fix that. ✅ |  |
How we’re changing the game⚡
Personalized dashboard for dynamic profile insights.
ExtraGuide AI, trained on program & university-specific profile building to recommend actual activities in Pakistan from our database.
Year-round activity calendar & finder, offering in-person and online extracurriculars (and the ability to use our network to find one for you).
Counselor-community meets for professional guidance.
And much more!
Our results ✅
We’ve had tons of success guiding thousands of students with our content and hundereds via private counseling. Many have even met me in LUMS!
But, I’m only looking to get 10 students in the community-counselor program to get started, and we’ll expand from there. If you’re looking to build for university and secure those admissions, I’ll see you on the other side!