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Jus4c:
Yes, you can do a top up degree, and use it for admission. However, I will suggest that you use a free WES tool to simulate what your GPA would be on the scale of 4.0. You can do this by inputting you scores in your transcript in the spaces provided in the tools. If you can a have a minimum of 2.7/4.0 or at worst 2.5/4.0, from the free tool, you can now search for schools that offer admission for the range of GPA for your desired program. Having found one, a WES evaluation can be ordered for. This method will save time and money. Be ready to write the GRE, and a very good Statement of Purpose. In the interim, you can google search, 'schools in USA that admit 2.5/4.0 GPA into master's program', you may be amazed about the result that you would get.

Thank you very much bro

Ismaeelismail:
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sosowater:
To me, focus on Poland bro. Start working there and then from there, you can start making plans for the GRE in USA or might even save up to move over there without GRE. Poland appears to be easier and a stepping stone to greater heights. Just my opinion though.

PS: I'm shooting for PL early next year too.

Can we talk on WhatsApp?

Jus4c:
Third class graduates can apply for a PGD/C in Canada. My concern is the funding. I always assume that most Nigerian youths are of humble background and would need one form of financial assistance or the other. If a third class graduate has has the money, he/she can try a PGD/C in Canada. Again, USA schools could be tried, but they should do a credential evaluation using WES so that the GPA could be rated over 4.0. WES has a way of ' boosting' Nigerian GPA over 4. You will be surprised that your GPA could come close to 2 point something over 4.0 after a WES evaluation. Besides, most schools in the USA only looks at the last two years of your academic activities. So, if for instance, instance between 300L and 400L you have above 3.5/5.00, but your previous GPA ( 100L to 200) was poor, which lead to a CGPA of third class, you would still have a good chance. There are many schools in the USA that need students. You will definitely find one that can accommodate your CGPA, especially if you did well in last two years. This is the most important for most schools. Just ensure your last two years is good, write the GRE, then write a compelling Statement of Purpose(SOP) while your academic record in first two or three years were not so good. The USA in particular has a way of thinking. they won't assume you were not good for not having excellent grades in the first two or three years.

Well, can I do a top up degree? You know there are universities that do top up 3rd class to 2.1. It’s a two years program. Can I apply with the topped up degree if I finally get it?
Another problem is that I am already starting to process Poland work permit by January. Maybe should abolish it, what do you think?

Jus4c:
Hello @ebuka10box and other posters,

Please forgive me if my post comes across as being rude; I couldn't just hold it seeing young Nigerian graduates choosing the option of going to UAE to hustle while there are other viable options that could be explored. I understand that there is nothing wrong in hustling, starting small from any particular country, but my concern is just that the same amount of energy and money put into this UAE struggle could be channeled into one of the options I would like to discuss here. Again, I seek your apology if you have tried this and it did it not work out. My opinion (which nobody asked for in the first instance) is that hustling in the UAE as a young graduate should be the last option.

Now, any Nigerian that has a B.Sc degree with a First Class, Second Class Upper, or a strong Second Class Lower and has personal conviction about their academic ability can write the GRE, and an English Proficiency Language Exam (TOEFL, IELTS, etc), if required, and apply to a school in the USA for a Master's or PhD depending on what academic level they wish to stop. Luckily, most schools waive the English Language requirements for Nigerians. Same thing applies to HND holders with Distinction, Upper Credit or a strong Lower Credit. The only difference is that holders of HND would need to do a credential evaluation using World Education Services (WES) or any other accredited credential evaluation bodies in the USA so that their HND certificate could be analysed as being equivalent to B.S. After graduation, depending on your degree, you have between one and three years visa called Optional Practical Training (OPT). If your course of study falls into the Science,Technology.,Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) category, your work visa is three years. While non-STEM is one year. Paths to H1B visa and permanent Residency is another thing, but focus on crossing the bridge first! The difference will be very clear compared with hustling in UAE; young Nigerians should avoid any form of 'quick fix approach', with respect to traveling abroad, which may lead to a long term struggling and suffering!

There are many schools in the USA, carefully search for one ,two or three that accommodates your profile, apply for admission, seek for Graduate Assistantship position( it often comes with full funding and a monthly stipend that can cover take care of your daily expenses if you are that prudent). Apply for student visa(F1-Visa). You can follow the USA Students' visa thread on nairaland here. It has more than enough information to excel in this approach. Guys are always around to answer questions. It is simply a Do-It-Yourself thing. I was a product of this, and today I'm in the USA, planning to move to Canada due to family consideration.


Trust me, you won't spend up to 600k for your applications, GRE or TOEFL(if you chose to write it). This approach, I think is much better, and should be tried first instead of going to UAE . One does not need to be a child of a millionaire before studying and living in the USA; it takes knowing the right information, personal commitment, dedication, and self determination to get it done. UAE should be the last resort if you fall into the category of students I earlier mentioned.

This post is not meant to be rude to anyone, please. If it sounds so, I seek your pardon. The reason I put it up here is to inform those that might not be previously aware of this basic and simple route. Information is power. I got to know about this information I am putting here in 2016, and I landed in the USA the following year. If you have tried and it did not work out at certain stage, try and ask more questions on the USA students' thread here. The answer to your questions (breakthrough) might just be waiting for you. Peace unto everyone.

how about third class graduates?

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iamloyalty:
If I were u I will focus more on why am there because u are yet to achieve, not giving every update abt yourself not everyone here is happy for u.

U don't know who is your village people lol.

Africans ehn

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Quote this post for 5h fundings to play the game.
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ikcid:
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peteregwu:
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I have two different addresses on my NIn and on my bank statement. Which address am I going to fill? My account manager is one hell of a snub

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Stake wisely 70% sure

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Yaoli:
I’m currently trapped in my moms store

For real? Maybe its cult issues because nobody will riot in offa.

tiptoe1:
you're right.

You there?

Yaks02:
Email me

Done bro

Bros.. Help me with polish work permit now.. Money no be problem .. I just wan commot this country

LordOfTheGame:
You are correct. I suspected that idiot to be a Yoruba Muslim or arewa terrorist. He lacks the confidence to stand by his identity.

Boss.. Help me enter Germany now.. Abeg. Money no be problem

maursatt:
I am based in España ��, the people here know of Nigeria because of the influx of migrants from Africa and the atrocities from our brother on drugs. Above all they don't give a Bleep to where you are from but it becomes relevant when our boys are in the news for the wrong reasons. Here Nigerians are too loud, but they don't give a Bleep every man on his own.

How far which way you take enter? I wan move January.. Money no be problem but I no want student route.. Work permit route

I have 10k to spare.. In not less that 3000 words tell me why you need the funds. Just two people. 5k each.

Yaks02:
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ebuka10box:
accommodation and transportation is covered ooo

Oh I see.. Then its fine sha.

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ebuka10box:
I got a job of 1400 dihrams ,I went to check the accommodation yesterday but the agent told me about the nature of the job . he said it oil and gas(piping) ,my ppl e be like construction job oooo. I returned the offer letter back to them

About 150k when bed apace is about 70k then plus feeding.. How much you wan dey save? When you go leave Dubai ... Glad you rejected

Preshy01:
last price?

35k