By ScholarFare Nigeria

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If you are a Nigerian student who intends enrolling at a foreign institution for September, 2015 admission window, then there is no better time than now to commence preparations. Admission experts recommend that you start your university application preparation a good 1 year before your proposed start date.

We at SCHOLARFARE have created a timeline of event milestones for the Nigerian student to enable you know either if your application journey is right on schedule or if you are lagging behind.

August – September
1. Start reviewing various school prospectuses and begin shortlisting schools that meet your preferences in location, program, fees and so on. Your choice of schools should realistically match your academic profile.

2. Begin preparations in earnest to sit for international admission tests. The TOEFL and IELTS are required to prove your English proficiency and could be exempted by some schools. The GRE, SAT and GMAT are required of students intending to travel to the US or Canada for study reasons. Assign ample hours per day, towards test preparation.

3. Contact shortlisted schools regarding your intended program to answer any questions you might have.

October – November
1. Sit for the standardized tests as required by your shortlisted institutions.

2. Start drafting out your supplementary application documents such as application essays, letters of recommendation e.t.c . If you are applying to graduate school, it would be a good time to contact past lecturers or employers about aiding in writing a recommendation letter on your behalf.

3. Ensure you have read through all the application requirements for your proposed schools and also for the department to which you are applying. Be meticulous with details and don’t hesitate to contact schools if you need more information.

December-January
1. Certify that your referees have their prepared letters of recommendation ready.

2. Make sure that your application essays have been proof-read.

3. Start submitting your applications. Based on our experience, we recommend that Nigerian students apply to more than one school to increase their chances of securing admission.

4. Ask your former school to send official transcripts to universities you have applied to. (Note: Some institutions will accept an unofficial transcript from you, to review your application, but if you eventually get an offer, you will be asked to get your school to send in your official transcripts).

February – March
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