The Cost Of Moving To The USA As An International Student|| Moving From Nigeria to the USA

[@chinwendu3713]

Nice one Amarachi! Just to add to the WES evaluation... Please, do not do a WES evaluation just because you want a boost of your CGPA. That's not the goal of WES evaluation. WES evaluation is basically to get a US equivalent (4yrs/4point scale) of your academic (undergraduate) credentials (transcripts and certificates). You mostly need this evaluation if you have multiple undergraduate degrees, in which most times, one or two of the programs is/are less than 4 years. For example, (especially applicable to Nigerians) if you did an associate degree program (e.g NCE) and then a BSc degree program via direct entry (usually 3yrs), it is recommended that you do a WES evaluation of both degrees' credentials. In another example, if you did an HND program and then a BSc, it is also recommended to get an evaluation. Now, the little difference that people observe between their unevaluated and the evaluated CGPAs is because the evaluated one is on the US 4-point scale while the unevaluated one is on a 5-point scale (and the 7-point scale for students of UI). That is why “sometimes” a person who has a 2:2 on the Nigerian 5-point scale, “might” come up to a 2:1 on the US 4-point scale after an evaluation. Finally, people also get an evaluation just to further authenticate their credentials which could be useful if/when you are applying for jobs. #co-inform #mentorship

[@AmaraOsuji]

I love this comment so much. Thanks for taking the time to explain this clearly. I'm sure so many people will learn from it. Thank you ❤

[@abdullateefridwanullah4728]

Thank you for the explanation. What of medical graduates, whose degrees (MB;BS) are not classified? Basically, there's nothing like first class, 2:1, etc. How would our grades be evaluated during PhD applications? Does WES evaluation come in here? Thank you.

[@damilolaagboola3970]

Hello and thanks for this. Please do you suggest I do WES for my OND and direct entry BSC? Or I can use only my BSC degree. Please note I had good grades in both

[@aleshtunde8854]

Wow I must say you’re a life saver, I scraped through other process, next now is visa application and coming across this will really help me. Thanks

[@AmaraOsuji]

You’re welcome!

[@abigailfestus]

I had no idea WES evaluation can boost my CGPA Using WES mainly to store and send my transcript to schools

[@AmaraOsuji]

It can! See the pinned comment here for a more in-depth explanation of how/why it works.

[@omoniyiawe8352]

Always straight to the point and detailed.... weldone Amara.... I marvel how you combine study and youtubing

[@AmaraOsuji]

Thank you😊

[@serahngoie3641]

You are so pretty☺,,, thank you for this video

[@AmaraOsuji]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@sotonyeibim3419]

Very detailed and straightforward, thanks a lot for sharing ❤

[@AmaraOsuji]

Thanks for watching!❤️

[@preyeamiekumo3556]

Thank you Amarachi! This is very helpful!

[@AmaraOsuji]

You're welcome 🥰

[@victorytechit]

Thank you! ❤

[@AmaraOsuji]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching😊

[@ASGNSports]

I have subscribed oya rest. Good info. Thanks so much.

[@AmaraOsuji]

😆Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@dr.reeschannel6167]

Can you make a video on bank statement of account as visa requirement.

[@mofopefoluwaajani9457]

TOEFL is 102? That's surprising. I paid $195 in November last year.

[@AmaraOsuji]

Oh wow. Maybe I got that figure wrong. Thanks for pointing this out.

[@okereginikachi]

Thanks for the video. Please where can I prepare for GMAT exam in Nigeria, specifically Lagos.

[@AmaraOsuji]

Hi. I only know of exam planet. You could also google and see what other options come up.

[@olabisiJolapamo]

Hi Amara

[@RWJAY]

Thank you Amarachi, please I can't find the link to your telegram group in the comment session.

[@AmaraOsuji]

Hi. Here is the link t.me/+EOGgR2stw_k4ODQ0

[@ericwuluglayjr6060]

Amara , what do you think about Home based GRE and at center GRE?

[@AmaraOsuji]

I don’t have an opinion. Everyone I know who wrote GRE did it at a center though.

[@Trendwithchomzy]

Hi Amarachi…is there’s hope for someone with a low 2.2 Gpa and what standardized exams do they need to take to make their application competitive?

[@modupeayoola3408]

Please amarachi.. The link for the telegram group.

[@AmaraOsuji]

Hi. Here is the link t.me/+EOGgR2stw_k4ODQ0

[@thandosilinda2590]

I got a full tuition scholarship to study in Boston so I need to pay for my own accommodation and travel... Do you think a Student Homestay/RoomStay is a good choice?

[@AmaraOsuji]

Hi. It definitely is a good idea in terms of helping to save costs because Boston is pretty expensive to live in. However, you also need to think about whether this is your long-term plan for accommodation or something you want to do just until you settle in/find your footing.

[@thandosilinda2590]

@@AmaraOsuji Thanks for the reply! No, I was just thinking it would work for my first semester while I get settled into Boston.

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@thandosilinda2590 I think that should work too

[@MiraeXNeon]

​@@thandosilinda2590 wait how did you get a full scholarship and to what university?

[@thandosilinda2590]

@@MiraeXNeon Berklee College of Music- I have a channel where I talk about it ‘College with Teekay’ youtube.com/@collegewithteekay2933?si=xqamJbRWnO_dE9KK

[@olajumokeoyejide3826]

G🎉🎉o🎉🎉 d bless you momma

[@AmaraOsuji]

Amen. Thank you 😊

[@EzekielDaniel-nq1up]

Please if you get a rejection for visa. When booking an appointment next time, will you pay another visa application fee?

[@AmaraOsuji]

Yes you will. Each fee is for a single interview/appointment.

[@EzekielDaniel-nq1up]

@@AmaraOsuji wow

[@RaindropAutomobile-jt4zt]

Was yours denied? I learnt there’s a waiver or reissue for it but it has to be immediately

[@goldifeoma3506]

Hello Amara … please bear with me Must u have your ielts before going for a US interview?

[@AmaraOsuji]

Hi. Not, not at all. You only need the language exams for your school applications but not the visa interview.

[@abdulganiyuolamilekanhamza9489]

Are you on scholarship, if yes is it fully funded, if no how much is your school fee

[@abdulganiyuolamilekanhamza9489]

@amaraosuji

[@AmaraOsuji]

I don’t pay fees, I’m fully funded

[@abdulganiyuolamilekanhamza9489]

@@AmaraOsuji pls how can I contact you have actually sent you a message on Instagram, I need on application process and requirements and I believe with you that have done it before it will be much easier to get the dos and don'ts

[@RaindropAutomobile-jt4zt]

@@AmaraOsujiwhat school are you in amara? Boston?

[@sir_BLIZ]

Does your institution accept student copy transcripts

[@AmaraOsuji]

I’m not sure

[@grettalwaba]

Can we please be friends? 😊

[@irene_johncross]

Can SEVIS Fee be paid in the bank?

[@AmaraOsuji]

Nope. You’ll need someone in the US to make the payment for you.

[@lifeoforeofe4953]

@@AmaraOsujihi Amara thank you so much for your helpful videos, please I have been finding it hard to pay for SEVIS and my visa interview date is fast approaching. Please can you help out?

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@lifeoforeofe4953 hi. Email me [e-mail]

[@T2wain]

When I see you around school i might hit😭❤️

[@AmaraOsuji]

Be careful what you say especially on the internet. Don’t put yourself in trouble, you’re not as anonymous as you think. Have some self respect.

[@Trendwithchomzy]

Hi Amarachi…is there’s hope for someone with a low 2.2 Gpa and what standardized exams do they need to take to make their application competitive?