FAQs
Question - I don't have Microsoft Word, how can I provide the
documents in that format?
Answer - You still have the option of submitting the documents in Adobe Acrobat format (.PDF). You can use the word processing software you have, and convert it to .PDF.
Question - I don't have Acrobat, how can I convert my documents to .PDF without it?
Answer - You have many options. 1. Print out hard copies of your documents, and take them, along with a thumb drive, to any office Supply, or copy center. Ask to have a copy made of each document, and ask for a .PDF copy to be made at the same time. Ask for the .PDF copies to be placed on your thumb drive. 2. Go to: http://createpdf.adobe.com/ Create a trial account, which will then allow you to convert up to 5 files on-line courtesy of Adobe. 3. Ask around. Many people have Adobe Acrobat, and can convert your files. Ask your parent(s), professor, guidance councilor, employer, etc.
Question - How do I know all of my submissions have been received properly?
Answer - After you have completed ALL 6 Steps, the Foundation staff will review your application. If everything is in order, you will then receive an email confirming successful completion of the application. (allow 3 - 5 days for this process)
Question - My school won't give me an original Transcript. They only want to send it via mail. What should I do?
Answer - Have your school call the Foundation staff at (313)425-3300.
Question - I have new information. Can I revise my application?
Answer - Yes. Anytime before the application deadline, you can log-in to your account and make revisions, or upload a revised document.
Question - I completed a class project. Can I submit it for extra consideration?
Answer - We're delighted that you successfully completed a project to you are very proud of. However, in an effort to keep scoring on a level playing field, we review only the required documents of your application.
Answer - You still have the option of submitting the documents in Adobe Acrobat format (.PDF). You can use the word processing software you have, and convert it to .PDF.
Question - I don't have Acrobat, how can I convert my documents to .PDF without it?
Answer - You have many options. 1. Print out hard copies of your documents, and take them, along with a thumb drive, to any office Supply, or copy center. Ask to have a copy made of each document, and ask for a .PDF copy to be made at the same time. Ask for the .PDF copies to be placed on your thumb drive. 2. Go to: http://createpdf.adobe.com/ Create a trial account, which will then allow you to convert up to 5 files on-line courtesy of Adobe. 3. Ask around. Many people have Adobe Acrobat, and can convert your files. Ask your parent(s), professor, guidance councilor, employer, etc.
Question - How do I know all of my submissions have been received properly?
Answer - After you have completed ALL 6 Steps, the Foundation staff will review your application. If everything is in order, you will then receive an email confirming successful completion of the application. (allow 3 - 5 days for this process)
Question - My school won't give me an original Transcript. They only want to send it via mail. What should I do?
Answer - Have your school call the Foundation staff at (313)425-3300.
Question - I have new information. Can I revise my application?
Answer - Yes. Anytime before the application deadline, you can log-in to your account and make revisions, or upload a revised document.
Question - I completed a class project. Can I submit it for extra consideration?
Answer - We're delighted that you successfully completed a project to you are very proud of. However, in an effort to keep scoring on a level playing field, we review only the required documents of your application.
SME Education Foundation
One SME Drive, P.O. Box 930
Dearborn, Michigan 48121-0930
Phone: (313) 425-3300
Fax: (313) 425-3411
E-mail: foundation@sme.org