FAQs
How do your services work?
It’s as simple and smooth as shown here:
Why invest in your help when AI/ChatGPT is free?
Excellent question. The most obvious reason is that ChatGPT is detectable by admissions officers. Many admissions officers don’t even need a formal “detector” – they can spot common phrases that ChatGPT loves to use repeatedly, and they will likely trash your app (or at least vote against you) as soon as they believe you’re using AI. I always tell applicants you should be more afraid of being undetectable than you are of being detectable! If you’re just looking to throw something together and “shoot your shot” on the lowest possible budget, ChatGPT (with significant modifications) might be a good option for you. But if you are seeking a truly standout application, then you need a creative and talented writer who helps you showcase your authentic – not artificial – self!
Are Your Services Legal and Ethical?
Yes and yes! We operate within state and federal laws/guidelines to the best of our knowledge, and we seek out legal guidance to promote the legal soundness and transparency of our business. We also strive to meet the ethical standards and policies of the college/graduate or other programs that our clients are targeting, though we do not take responsibility for being the experts or providers of each program’s standards. While we make efforts to ensure consistency with the law and institutional policies, ensuring compliance with such laws and policies remains the sole responsibility of the applicant.
I Heard You “Ghostwrite” Personal Statements. Is That True?
No. We offer a guided process “from scratch” which is referred to as the “support from scratch” service. It involves a detailed questionnaire that is completed by the client/candidate, and which helps the client/candidate generate a “draft” on their own. From there, we work with the client to help edit and develop this draft into a world-class personal statement. We caution clients/candidates against utilizing the services of companies that “write your personal statement for you,” as this not only raises ethical concerns, but also, in our opinion, results in a much weaker statement (i.e. ChatGPT vibes).
What Is Your Success Rate?
aliimad.com has supported college and grad-school applicants in gaining admission to the world’s most competitive programs, including the Ivies. Clients who rely on holistic support – especially FASTTrack clients – get admitted at incredibly high rates – well over 95%! Hundreds of testimonials and success stories have flooded our inboxes over the years, suggesting that the vast majority of clients who knock on our doors not only leave happy, but also enter new doors at their desired college/graduate school.
However, since admission is based on numerous factors, we can neither guarantee nor take full credit for admittance. True to the aliimad.com motto: “I’m just the editor, you’re the chief…” we stand on the strength of our amazing testimonials, reviews, and the word-of-mouth recommendations that power our business. Further, our past performance is no guarantee of future success – each candidate is an individual assessed individually.
Do You Offer Any Guarantees?
Dr. Ali does offer one type of package with a money-back guarantee (not an admission guarantee) exclusively for applicants to medical and dental school. Please note that no company should be offering guarantees on admissions. Please reference the Netflix special, “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal” for the legal and ethical implications of such guarantees. In other words, a “guarantee” is usually red flag and is likely a “SCAM Alert!”
With that said, Dr. Ali offers a package deal that guarantees a 75% refund for MD/DO as well as DDS/DMD candidates. If a candidate meets some basic criteria (essentially average stats and no history of academic misconduct, etc.) and hires Dr. Ali for holistic support with their application, including secondaries for 10+ schools, then he will issue a 75% refund if they do not matriculate into any programs. It’s Dr. Ali’s way of saying if you’re going to invest that much in his support, he will lose sleep if you don’t get in! More importantly, he’s confident you will.
How Long Does Your Process Take?
The aliimad.com process ranges from a 1-week rush service, to 4 weeks during peak season, depending on the current volume of clients. Occasionally, we offer a more expedited service at a surcharge (ranges 48-72 hours). Email info@aliimad.com to inquire about the expedited services.