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There are hundreds of organizations out there that work in education. So why should you choose 8B Education? In this article, we are going to cover 9 reasons why joining us is the best choice you can make as an ambitious African student. 1. Free Access to 1000+ Scholarship Opportunities for African Students If you have ever tried to look for a scholarship as an African student, you will discover one th Read more
Should I seek help before applying for a U.S. Student Visa?
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How to Write a Powerful University Application Essay: A Guide for African Students If you are planning to study abroad, there is a high chance that you will be required to write a number of essays to support your application. As an African student, you might wonder why you have to write anything at all. Aren’t your grades enough proof of your competence? While they are indeed a critical part of your appli Read more
Before you embark on your study abroad journey, it is important to understand all the steps involved. Without a good understanding of what you should be doing and when to do it, you will have a difficult time navigating your study abroad journey. To help you along in your study abroad process, we have created roadmaps with all the items you need to be working on every month. If you are a high school student, do Read more
Step 1. Deciding What and Where to Study The first step for every student is figuring out where to study and what to study. Taking the time to conduct proper college research is extremely important if you want to succeed in your quest to study abroad. If you fail to do your research well, you may end up applying to schools where you are not a good match. So how do you conduct proper college research? 8 Read more
How are 8B scolarships awarded....on what basis
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Studying abroad is a worthwhile lifetime investment - it provides you with a wide variety of career choices, gives you access to world-class facilities for study, exposes you to different cultures, and helps you learn new languages. However, there are some hurdles you must overcome in your goal to study in a foreign country. Thankfully, with the help of a study abroad advisor, these hurdles are much easier to anti Read more
Studying abroad is one of the most important decisions you can make as a student. Choosing to leave your home country for studies in another part of the world can be a game changer. But for this decision to have a positive impact on your life, it is essential for you to consider a number of factors carefully. So what are some of the key factors you need to consider when you are looking for a study abroad program? Read more
College admission essays are one of the most important items in a college application. Whether you are applying for an undergraduate degree program or a postgraduate level program, you will be required to write at least one essay or more on a given topic. To write the best possible essay for your college application, it is wise to prepare yourself by reviewing samples by people who have successfully earned admissi Read more
Being an adult student abroad comes with unique challenges. Most adult students have family obligations to consider. Long periods of separation from family members or dependents may not be feasible. However, there are many regulations and restrictions that come with bringing your spouse and dependents with you when studying abroad. Are you planning to study abroad and take your family along for the adventure? This Read more
Why as a student should i join 8B Education Investments?
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If you are an African student who has just graduated from high school or university, you have probably wondered whether you should pursue further studies abroad or remain in your own country. The decision you make on where to pursue further education will most likely shape the rest of your life. As such, you need to think carefully about the institution and place where you acquire your bachelor’s, master’ Read more
An African Student’s Guide to Recommendation Letters Recommendation letters are one of the most important parts of a student’s application to international universities . As an African student, you are probably not used to being asked for recommendation letters when you want to join the local university in your country. In Kenya, for example, the only thing you are required to supply for your universit Read more
When you’re applying to colleges and universities abroad, you’ll have to submit your academic transcripts. Academic transcripts are mandatory application documents and failure to submit them will automatically get your application dismissed. Let’s explore a few things you need to know about academic transcripts when applying to universities and colleges abroad as an African student. What are A Read more
A majority of universities abroad require international students to include English proficiency test scores in their applications. Admission officials assume that English isn’t the first language for most foreign students. They must ensure that the students they admit have enough English proficiency to comprehend English-taught programs and thrive in an English-speaking environment. After all, you’ll b Read more
Ranked highly the world over for their academic standards, state-of-the-art facilities, and cultural attitudes towards international students, American universities are highly sought-after. If you’re considering pursuing higher education in American universities, you have probably started thinking about the visa application process. The visa interview is usually the most stressful part of the process. Aci Read more
E-learning has risen in popularity in recent years, which was boosted by the Covid-19 pandemic. MBAs are probably the most common degrees you can take online. Many business schools have created online MBA programs to target working professionals who are unable to relocate as it may mean losing their income and stalling their career growth. In the last five years, the number of accredited business schools offering Read more
Many American colleges and universities require all applicants – international students included – to submit an SAT or an ACT test score as part of their admissions application. The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is a standardized test that measures a student’s skills in three core areas: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing. The SAT is generally required for students seeking admission to undergra Read more
What Happens After Getting an Acceptance Letter? If you have ever applied for a competitive opportunity before, you are probably familiar with the anxiety that comes with the waiting period. You refresh your email several times a day, hoping you will be met with some good news. College and scholarship applications are not any different. Once you submit them, you will have to wait for anywhere between one month and Read more
If you have ever played any sport in your school, competed in a mathematics olympiad, or sung in the school choir, then you have most certainly been involved in an extracurricular activity. An extracurricular activity is any activity that you do consistently besides your academic work. In most African countries, students generally have a chance to take part in activities such as athletics, student leadership, musi Read more
Transferring from one school to another can seem hard and confusing. After all, most students tend to stick to one institution of higher education until they finish their degree programs. However, transferring from one institution to another is possible and there are simple steps you can follow to do that. Keep reading to find out the best way to transfer universities as an international student. There are good re Read more
Many universities abroad require international students to include recommendation letters in their applications. Recommendation letters offer college admission boards more insight into the kind of student you are – presenting your character, achievements, aspirations, and abilities from an objective perspective. Unlike reference letters, recommendation letters are usually sent directly to the university from Read more
Writing a personal statement or essay is one of the most arduous elements of applying to universities abroad. Students often spend months deciding about what to write about, drafting, and editing their essays. For international students, especially for those for whom English isn’t the first language, personal essays can be particularly daunting. A personal essay gives admission officers some insight into who Read more
You want to apply for college abroad. But there’s one big challenge: you’re unable to raise the application fees. On average college application fees cost $40. Most universities charge around $50, while highly selective schools (such as Stanford) may charge as much as $75. For many international students, application fees can be a big stumbling block—especially if you’re applying to multipl Read more
If you’re applying to colleges and universities abroad, you might be required to submit language proficiency test results as part of your application. With the assumption that English may not be your first language, the tests show university admissions committees that your proficiency in the language is at an adequate level to cope with college-level lectures and classes. Different colleges require different Read more
