Evelyn06: Are int'l students actually admitted to the 'post-bacc' option I'm just wondering, considering the fact that it's a non-degree admission thing and such students are technically not on undergrad or postgrad admission in the school. All the best in your exams Yvete.

Yvete:

Thanks! You're right that most Post-bacc/Pre-Grad options are non-degree seeking, but some schools have the option of "Post-bacc degree seeking" or "Second-degree bachelors". Post-bacc and Second-degree bachelors is the same thing with different names. For visa purposes, schools would ask prospective students to select the Second-degree option.

I know a lady with BS. Econ from Nigeria and got accepted into UHV for Second-degree BS Nursing, although they made her take science pre-requisites so it took longer (about 18months...not so sure)

Adroitbabz: @imperioxx
Please sir kindly send me all d necessary GRE and Toefl materials. Adroitbabs@yahoo.com. Will really appreciate it. Thank you sir.

cambercharles: Hi everyone, I graduated with a CGPA of 2.3 out of 4. Most of the schools I've bin checking out require a mininmum of 3.0 or at the very least, 2.7 out of 4. I'm very troubled and bothered right now, Please, what do you guys advice I do? Does anyone know any school that can admit me with my CGPA?
I look forward to you guys helping me out.
Thanks

Yvete:

Your options:
1. Start all over - 4 years
2. Transfer credits for a new bachelors - 2years
3. Post-bacc/Second-degree bachelors - 1 year/16months
4. Second-degree bachelors -> Masters program - 33 months
Got exams throughout next week... Need to get OFF this site ....If you see me on here, chase me away!!!Argghhhh!!

Yvete: Your options:
1. Start all over - 4 years
2. Transfer credits for a new bachelors - 2years
3. Post-bacc/Second-degree bachelors - 1 year/16months
4. Second-degree bachelors -> Masters program - 33 months
Got exams throughout next week... Need to get OFF this site ....If you see me on here, chase me away!!!Argghhhh!!

kpolli: Do you have work experience? Score high in your GRE and send a great SOP.... GPA is not the only criteria they use

Yvete go n read
Success is yours

Adroitbabz: @imperioxx
Please sir kindly send me all d necessary GRE and Toefl materials. Adroitbabs@yahoo.com. Will really appreciate it. Thank you sir.

la_bold_kid: Good morin house,pls i need materials for toefl nd sat....ayomideoji@yahoo.com
Thnks in advance!.

olumide098: House, Please help on this...

How can i go about paying application fee from Niaja? any useful suggestion will be appreciated.. Thanks



How do i convert my GPA? I graduated from Unilag with 3.01 out of possible 5.0 .... How do i convert it to GPA on a 4.0 scale... Please help out so i can know my chances

_babyshaQ: Hello House!! been on this this thread for some time now and must admit that the success stories and challenges are truly inspiring.
About financial aid, do you apply for it after you gained admission or while applying and how long does it take (approx) to get a visa (from appointment booking date to award)

Better-person:


Bro, are you saying that i can apply for masters with CGPA of 2.1/4? I'm going for electrical engineering and was denied last year for no SAT. The VO did not even give me the chance to talk. She kept interrupting me every time I say anything but no P. Should I write GRE or SAT?

Adroitbabz: @imperioxx
Please sir kindly send me all d necessary GRE and Toefl materials. Adroitbabs@yahoo.com. Will really appreciate it. Thank you sir.

kpolli: Prepare very well for GRE and do the exam.... Different criteria are used in selecting candidates.... As I've said I have friends who finished with 3rd class n doing masters in UK n USA now.... One even had 2 extra yrs in school.

Yvete: Thanks! You're right that most Post-bacc/Pre-Grad options are non-degree seeking, but some schools have the option of "Post-bacc degree seeking" or "Second-degree bachelors". Post-bacc and Second-degree bachelors is the same thing with different names. For visa purposes, schools would ask prospective students to select the Second-degree option.

jimtosam:

There are many ways you can use to pay ur application fee. The school website should explain this better. But, almost all the schools collect credit/debit card, wire transfer, etc. GTB/Skye debit card should get through.

If you want to convert your GPA, you need evaluation. Try WES evaluation. 3.01 should get admission to most average schools in USA. Even 2.5 (very low 2.2) get admission in some Universities I know. So, try about 3 average schools.

bigfrancis21:
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Better-person:


what are the names of these 3 average schools and their deadlines? Thanks bro

Yvete:

I-doo-4-love
Kpolli and I explained it to you on the laptop thread. Come with whatever transcript you've got (that shows grades from your first year till wherever you're at right now). You need to start applying to schools towards Summer/Fall '13. If you don't get accepted to a college in NY, stay open to affordable schools anywhere in the States. You can always move back to NY when you're done.

cambercharles: Hi everyone, I graduated with a CGPA of 2.3 out of 4. Most of the schools I've bin checking out require a mininmum of 3.0 or at the very least, 2.7 out of 4. I'm very troubled and bothered right now, Please, what do you guys advice I do? Does anyone know any school that can admit me with my CGPA?
I look forward to you guys helping me out.
Thanks

Ovap: Please people of God, what does it mean by saying the school has student faculty ratio??

Better-person:
ma'am, i'm in the same shoes as cambercharles. Please humbly explain all these steps because I was denied last year when I tried to start from the scratch because my CGPA is 2.1 / 4. I'm ready to step up academically. The failure of a man is not the end of his life. Sucess is yours.

Better-person:
ma'am please humbly explain it to my understanding. I wanted to start afresh but I would not mind reducing the time spent on the same degree.

Yvete:


Thanks! Seems like my last post confuses you. DO NOT QUOTE THIS POST.

Please eliminate the word post-bacc, okay? Post-undergraduate/post-bacc/pre-grad would not get you a student's visa. Let's stick with the phrase "second-degree bachelors". I don't know how many schools offer this option for your degree, that's your homework, but one thing is that you're NOT going to get a lot of info about it if you don't communicate with Grad Advisors. While researching last year, I found lots of schools that offer this option ... its your homework again. If you can't get this option at the College of Engineering, select option 1 or 2.

This is not to discourage you, but I refuse to believe that 2.1 GPA would get you into grad school not even to the Col. of Foreign Languages (I may be wrong). A good GRE may not overcome a poor undergrad GPA and a short, undistinguished resume unless all other factors are on point.
(Sorry, from a Realist, though they say with God all things are possible. Keep trying ... Write the GRE and apply for BS/MS at the same time.