For all those who are new college students to the states, a big warm WELCOME!
By this time you'll be missing home but stop it ! Its time to concentrate on your education .
This post focuses on the students who did their high school out of States.
Story time, When I landed to the land of opportunity I was eighteen and by that time I was blessed to complete my British board school system (O & A levels) . The major reason for my immigration was obvious; my father being an heir of a prestigious, sophisticated family set the bar high. The vision was clear, but I never knew that there were several obstacles. Hurdles to achieve my academic goals with high school degree out of states. This is the guide for individuals new to states, their obstacles and solutions.
TOEFL
PLease please please, I cannot stress e-e-enough and enough, save your time and give your TOEFL. If you don’t belong to this land and you know that your immigration is processing, just give your TOEFL.
Community College
Community Colleges are lifesaver. If you immigrated and want to peruse your degree, start fresh at community college. Community colleges are comparatively cheaper, and have enough programs for students to complete there 2 years, certificates and some degrees in screened majors. If you are persuing your bachelors consider doing 2 years at community college and later tranfer your credits to a four year college .
Student who doesn’t have TOEFL, Community College require them to take their Placement exams for (English & Math) to match up with the criteria of a student. Now for all you out there who think that this is a very easy loophole, no it’s not even close. Once you have to take the exam you must come up to the college level for English and Mathematics. The reason behind is the pre-requisite requirement for most of the classes are basic College level English and Math. If you fail to reach that goal you will be taking classes to reach up to the college level and then only you can enroll in the classes for your major.
Student who doesn’t have TOEFL, Community College require them to take their Placement exams for (English & Math) to match up with the criteria of a student. Now for all you out there who think that this is a very easy loophole, no it’s not even close. Once you have to take the exam you must come up to the college level for English and Mathematics. The reason behind is the pre-requisite requirement for most of the classes are basic College level English and Math. If you fail to reach that goal you will be taking classes to reach up to the college level and then only you can enroll in the classes for your major.
Financial aid and Work-study
Financial Aid is a tricky one. Since school is not all that cheap, FASFA comes into play. There is no harm in getting help from the government "BUT " this can only be determined by financial aid service at your college/ university. Not only this but make sure you have your high school transcripts and evaluated versions according to US board system.
Once you qualify for the FASFA, do consider the job opportunities known as " work study " on campus. The budget of these jobs are provided by FASFA, so its by semester depending on the aid.
Once you qualify for the FASFA, do consider the job opportunities known as " work study " on campus. The budget of these jobs are provided by FASFA, so its by semester depending on the aid.
I hope this is helpful for students struggling, I remember I was...
If you have any questions , feel free to drop them in the comment box .
If you have any questions , feel free to drop them in the comment box .
