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Is there a limit on the number of universities one can apply to?
Asked 6 months ago 1 answer
What interviews can be expected to become an international student?
Asked 6 months ago 2 answers
what is the limit on the times one can apply for a course abroad?
Asked 6 months ago 1 answer
Do I have to choose the course or am I guided by the university?
Asked 6 months ago 1 answer
Are there costs to be aware of in the process of admission to university?
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How can I apply for universities abroad and do internship outside
Asked 6 months ago 1 answer
What if I want to study in the university that some 8B mentors are currently enrolled in?
Asked 6 months ago 1 answer
Should I do an optional interview or send optional materials?
Asked 7 months ago 4 answers
Why is there delay in accepting the candidates, it takes time.
Asked 7 months ago 2 answers
Studying abroad at a world-class university can be quite expensive. With the low per capita GDPs of many African countries, the dream to pursue higher education abroad remains just that for many ambitious African students. Fortunately, there are many scholarships available for bright African students. With a quick search online, you’ll come across different kinds of scholarships for African students - there Read more
You’ve applied to several universities in the U.S. You’re anxious as you wait to know if any of your applications were successful. You’re probably wondering “How do universities in the U.S select international students for admission?” The good news is that most universities reveal information about the factors they look at when selecting international applicants to grant admission. Read more
Can you study abroad with bad grades? The short answer is yes. However, there are several things you need to keep in mind before you attain that goal. Please read the entire article to find out how you can study abroad even if you have bad grades. Conduct Thorough University Research Before you decide that your grades are good or bad for studying abroad, you need to research the universities you are Read more
What are the requirements for getting a scholarship in the USA apart from good grades.
Asked 7 months ago 2 answers
Can I be guided on how to write a personal Essay by the 8B team or I have to use goggle.
Asked 7 months ago 1 answer
What is the process of accessing financing and how long does it take ?
Asked 7 months ago 1 answer
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
