Timottee:


Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) in the US is done as a graduate professional programme. i.e., you need to have a (US) bachelors degree. That being said, there are many good pharmacy programmes that do not require a first degree. However, there are prerequisite courses that have to be taken (from a US school) to be eligible for admission into those programmes that do not require a first degree. In your case, you will need to complete the prerequisite courses from a US community college before applying (note that you also have to write and pass the PCAT exam which is the standardized test for pharmacy school). Now this is where it becomes tricky. Prerequisite courses have to be done in the US and to get entry into the US, do you apply directly to a community college or do you apply for a masters programme and then switch? You'll have to figure that out.

Another thing that you should consider is the cost of attendance for the Pharmacy programme. Most pharmacy programmes do not give funding and as an international student, your tuition fee may be higher (depending on the school) than a US student. Also, as an international student, you won't be eligible for government loans (which have subsidized interest rates). You can get private loans though (e.g. Sallie Mae) through a credit-worthy cosigner which have higher interest rates. The tuition and fees for a year of pharmacy school ranges from $30,000 to $65,000 and upward. Note that the tuition fee doesn't include money for your upkeep (cost of living) such as rent, feeding, etc. Most pharmacy programmes are for 4 years, but there are a few programmes that do 3 years (round the clock without any summer break).

With all I have written above, it may look very daunting, but it's very doable. The biggest challenge is getting to the US. In the US and with proper guidance (and hopefully, a relative that can provide accommodation to save cost), you can then begin to work on getting the prerequisite courses and writing your PCAT exam towards applying for admission.

Neeta02:
please respond.
Good day house!

Thank God I just stumbled on this topic. Gurus in the house your advices are needed please.

I intend to get a 2nd degree in the states. I have a 1st degree (B.Ed in computer science) here in Nigeria in 2017, but I didn’t have passion for what I studied, never wanted to become a teacher but UTME wahala. Now I want to change career path, get a 2nd degree in Pharmacy. I know it is totally different from what I studied before. I plan to apply as an int’l transfer student.

Please do you think it is possible to study something different from what I studied before & what are my chances of getting the visa?

Are there scholarships/funding for undergraduate programs?

Is it compulsory to take the standardized tests?

PS: my transcript & waec documents are under evaluation with WES

Neeta02:
Hello house! I had my interview yesterday in Abuja, but unfortunately I didn’t get it. Your thoughts were right. The 3months stay spoilt it I guess. So many families/individuals were given pink paper yesterday. I wasn’t scared though, I was hopeful

Also, my dad reapplied through Dropbox, but he was told to reschedule for an interview when he picked up his passport yesterday at dhl office. So my question is this, is there a time frame to which he can reschedule or at anytime? Also if he goes for the interview, he needs someone there with him because he has hearing difficulty. At the embassy would they allow me to in with him in order to assist him?

Neeta02:
Hello house! I had my interview yesterday in Abuja, but unfortunately I didn’t get it. Your thoughts were right. The 3months stay spoilt it I guess. So many families/individuals were given pink paper yesterday. I wasn’t scared though, I was hopeful

Also, my dad reapplied through Dropbox, but he was told to reschedule for an interview when he picked up his passport yesterday at dhl office. So my question is this, is there a time frame to which he can reschedule or at anytime? Also if he goes for the interview, he needs someone there with him because he has hearing difficulty. At the embassy would they allow me to in with him in order to assist him?

seyewest:


Sorry about the denial....Don't bother applying for U.S Visa this year.
By the way have you been to China and Vietnam?

groovychik:

@seyewest put you through the process for you to change the 3 months information on your form before your interview. All your details are still on their site. You cannot be a business owner today and tmr you are suddenly employed, that is red flag already. Try and disvirgin your passport before attempting to reapply and give it some time so you do not appear desperate.

Neeta02:
Hello house. Please when going for interview @ the embassy what kind of passport photograph is used, & how many copies?

Aresej:
I don't think you can change it because you already have a date on your DS160 number. It would have been possible if you haven't scheduled a date! I hope this will help

tunddy:
I pray I get the visa,that is why I need to prepare myself well before the day of my interview

seyewest:


Please listen carefully because I may not be around to assist, first of all, you can not change anything in the submitted ds160 form but you can start/open a new form by retrieving the submitted one through www.ceac.state.gov, click on the country and Lagos/Abuja anyone you chose and write the code, then click on retrieve an application and provide the old ds160 number and click retrieve application, fill the secret questions and click on retrieve application, afterwards, 2 options will show 1) view application page 2) Create a new application.
Click on 2) Create a new application, and start filling the form you will notice that your information on the old form has been moved to the new DS160 form all you need to do is do the necessary correction and remember to upload your pics.

seyewest:


I will give you a step by step procedure.

Open www.ceac.state.gov to fill another form (I will advise you to retrieve your old form and start a new form from the old one so you will still have your information intact, remember to copy the new DS160 number)

Open www.ustraveldocs.com to update your profile with the new ds160 number.

seyewest:


No not at all...

seyewest:


Why will you want to spend 3 months abroad? is that not a red flag? maybe you want to work before you return to Nigeria... bros use sense oooo.... fill another form and put less than 3 months and make sure you did not spend more than you stated and don't work if they issue you the visa eventually.

oluayebenz:


Virgin Passport?
3 months visiting?
Small business?

Those that stayed 2monthz sef are having problem with Dropbox visa renew.

Well miracle can happen
Just make sure your answer is the same with what you filled.
Goodluck

OmoBendel24:


Three whole months? Wow! Why that long? Let’s be sure you have not lost the visa even before the interview....

AdetonaDami:


Please tell them everything you filled out in your DS 160 form and give reasons why you needed to stay 3months
Good luck