If you have been thinking of studying abroad, there are a lot of factors to consider when and before you apply to a school.
Applications for January 2023 in foreign schools will soon commence. How prepared are you?
As an international student, you have to prepare and apply way before the deadline. Applying early gives you an edge over other students and your application is considered early for admission and scholarship.
Applying early also gives you enough time to apply for a student visa which could take time due to the massive influx of applicants and available date.
Here are factors to consider when apply to a school abroad
Passport
This document is very important. Without a passport you will not be allowed to travel or obtain a visa.
Lately, Nigerians have been lamenting about the scarcity of booklets in some states and the number of persons applying for passport keep rising on a daily basis.
Have you seen the queue at the immigration office? Especially the one in Lagos State.
If you do not have a valid passport or your passport is about to expire, make sure that you apply for a new one.
Apply early so that you can get it before the scarcity of booklet increases and before you get your admission.
Program/Course
What would you intend to study? How relevant is it to your goals and society? Think carefully about the program you would like to study, this will help you to narrow down the schools faster.
Also, with the course selected, you can find out how relevant it is in the country you chose to study in. If your plan is to stay back in the country to work then you need to study a course that is in demand.
Consider your personal and professional goals when selecting a course.
Location
There are a lot of countries to pick, however your preference and the program of your chose determine your choice.
One other important factor to consider when choosing a country is ‘staying back’. Do you want to stay back in there or do you want to go back to your hoe country?
Canada is one of the easiest country to migrate to; education, work and permanent residency.
If you plan to stay back after studying, make sure that you select a country that will make it easy for you to stay back and apply for residency permit.
School
Do you research well. There are thousands and thousands of schools all around; the best schools and the ones that are average.
A research will help you identify the best institution, a private or public school and even the school that fits your goal.
Make a list of the best and affordable schools, look out for the acceptance and graduation rate.
Check the programs that the school offers, the tuition rate and scholarship.
Curriculum
Is the curriculum/syllabus robust? The curriculum will tell you the amount of units you will take for each semester, and the title. Look through it, this will also help you in deciding.
Cost and scholarship
How much does the tuition cost? If you don’t have enough money, target affordable schools and apply for scholarships.
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