KNOW HOW TO USE THESE SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Have
you ever rushed to apply for an online training, only to realize that you have
passed the age limit, or that it is not open to a certain demography?
Disappointed,
right?
You
are not alone.
While
making international applications, many students are confronted with a torrent
of information on the internet that can be relevant and yet misleading at the
same time. As a prospective student, whenever you use the internet for research
on international studies, bear in mind that the ‘internet’ is not the final
authority.
You
might be asking, “How can I get the right information concerning xxxx?
Here are proven ways you can utilize to get relevant feedback that will be useful for your application:
1. Website: A website serves an important purpose as a self-service portal for all kinds of information concerning the school. Written on any school’s website, is all types of information about the school, news and events, admission, course fees and funding, eligibility of prospective students, the school strategic plans and calendar, undergraduate and graduate students, etc. Spend quality time studying the school website. Do not be in a hurry to make your application. You do not want to write your essay(s) only to find out that you are not eligible to apply.
2. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): A great FAQ page is one of the most important elements of any school’s website as it helps the students learn more about specific information within the school’s system. Its purpose is simply to provide information on frequent questions or concern using a series of text consisting of frequently asked questions and their answers. As a prospective student, after studying the website, you must do your due diligence in visiting the FAQ page. Peradventure that you are searching for a piece of important information that you cannot easily find on the website, click on the FAQ and you might just be close enough to get your answer.
3. Contact the school: Oftentimes, many students do not get enough information even after searching out the website and FAQ; if you are in this category, do not despair. You can write to the school administrator regarding any questions you might have. On the school’s website is written the contact number and email that you can reach if you have specific questions that have not been dealt with in the FAQ. Before you do this, make sure you have done your due diligence, as it is important that you learn to take initiative on your own. The rule here is to take initiative and maintain a professional tone. You can write that you could not get your desired response on the website or the FAQ, and would like to gain more insight if they can oblige you.
4. Contact the department: Maybe you do not have to write directly to the school administrator; how about writing to the Head of the department of your preferred course? This is important, especially if you are applying for a program-level scholarship, where you have to write to course supervisors as you discuss your application. Here, you can ask about their funding policy and other delicate information not written on the website. The rule here is to ask intelligent questions. Note that this correspondence between you and them might be used to evaluate your ability to take initiative and proactivity.
5. Ask a current student: Most school websites have a page for current students and even alumni that you can reach out to if you need to ask certain questions that would not ordinarily be on the school’s website or FAQ. For instance, you might want to know a student’s opinion on a particular program that you are considering. Surely, they will be more than willing to give you very useful advice that you will find very instrumental as you make your application.
Sure you have been armed with strategic information on how you can navigate the internet to your advantage.
Still
want more guidance? Let’s help you make your dreams come alive.
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