- Most importantly, PRAY! Getting admission into a university in the USA with a second-class, third-class, or an HND is possible, but that does not mean that you get it on a platter of gold. You need to put in the work spiritually too.
- Get on with your life, whatever you do in it. Work, learn tech skills (there are tons of platforms out there where you can learn in-demand tech skills for free), learn other skills, teach, school, family, buy and sell, etc.
- Regularly check your emails for communications from the institution, and respond to them fast
- Apply for scholarships
- Remain very positive! You might be lucky to get accepted into all the universities you applied to but if not, all will be well. If you get a rejection letter, it is not the end, keep moving. You’ll get your own!
- Be patient! As much as anxiety can be attached to this entire process, try to stay calm and patient.
- Keep track of activities, and things you need to do in the process
- Apply for financial aid
- Keep your application decisions and/or plans to yourself, your family, and a closed circle of friends (only if you need to). Not everyone that smiles back at you wants the best for you.
- Write appreciation emails or notes to people who have been instrumental in your applications’ successes. For instance, your recommenders.
- Continue researching institutions for if you haven’t applied to enough
- Spend time with your family and friends. They’re going to miss you when you relocate, and you would too. Put big boy/big girl things aside o, you might wish you did more after you leave and at that time, it might be too late for another 1-2-3 years or more.
All things considered, if you properly read through and adhere to the content of this post, you should be on your way to bagging that admission into a US university even as someone who has a low grade (2.2 / second class or third class) or has an HND degree.
