Workshops

Seekers & Scholars Law: Pathway to Law School

Sunday, February 2nd at 3 pm EST

Introducing Seekers & Scholars Law - a new branch of our Seekers & Scholars mentorship program focusing on law school and legal careers for prospective students. Join us on Sunday, February 2nd at 3pm EST for an interactive workshop designed to provide an insightful introduction to the law school application and admission process! The workshop will be facilitated by Tasbiha Batool Zaidi, University of Chicago Law School alumna and Hussain Mehdi Awan, Harvard Law School 3L. This session will cover:

  • An overview of the new Seekers & Scholars Law program

  • A guide to law school admissions and preparation

  • An introduction to the LSAT, including preparation strategies

The workshop is open to all.

Paying for College: Financial Aid, Scholarships and More

Sunday, November 10th at 5 pm EST

“And He provides for them from sources they never could imagine.” (Qur’an 65:3).

Introducing our third workshop in the Ma’rifa: Seekers & Scholars 2024-2025 series with team members from Columbia University, UC Davis, and an advisor from the Seekers & Scholars program. Join us on Sunday, November 10th at 5pm EST for a workshop on paying for college!

The workshop is open to high school and transfer students.

Authenticity in Narrative: How To Tell Your Story

Sunday, October 20th at 5 pm EST

“The writing of a person is the symbol of his intellect and the evidence of his merit.” Imam Ali AS, Ghurar-al-Hikam page no. 54

Our second workshop in the Ma’rifa: Seekers & Scholars 2024-2025 series with team members from Columbia University, UC Davis, and an advisor from the Seekers & Scholars program is coming up soon. Join us on Sunday, October 20th at 5pm EST for a workshop on college essay writing!

The workshop is open to high school and transfer students.

Introduction to College: Applications, Extracurricula, and More

Sunday, September 15th at 5 pm EST

“Indeed, it is He who originates and repeats.” (Qur’an 85:13).

Welcome to Ma’rifa’s first workshop of the 2024-2025 Seekers and Scholars series with team members from Columbia University and Cornell University and an advisor from the Seekers & Scholars program! Join us on September 15th at 5 PM EST to learn about how the college application cycle works, extracurriculars and their importance, and more.

This workshop is open to incoming first year college students, transfer students, and interested high school students.