EDUCATION

Are You Applying for Admission this Year? Please this Important Information is for You

The admission forms for the current academic session are being released by different schools. As an applicant preparing for admission to a university, polytechnic, or college of education, it is very important for you to take note of these points in order to make sure you make the right decision for you.

Here are the mistakes you must avoid if you are applying for admission this year.

1. Financial Background.

Education is no longer for the poor, and it isn’t funny out there in higher institutions. One of the first things to take note of is “sponsorship.” Will you be the one sponsoring yourself in school? Do you have a parent or guardian sponsoring you?

How financially capable are your parents? Do you think they have the funds to enroll you in school? It is not about buying admission forms but paying school fees, handouts, textbooks, registrations, assignments, accommodation, feeding and upkeep, etc., which cost a lot of money.

If you are from a poor home where your parents are struggling to meet ends in life, I think it’s best you reconsider buying admission forms for now and focus on learning skills or start a mini business so when you are making money, you can now use that to support yourself in school.

Applying for admission without a financial background is an unwise decision. You will get frustrated along the way and drop out of school if you are unable to pay your fees.

2. Get a Side Hustle.

Gone are those days when students depended fully on their parents. Perhaps if you are from a poor home, then you should get a side hustle or learn a skill before school resumes. Your skills, business, or side hustle will be a great benefit to you in battling hunger and brokenness.

Remember, there are a lot of dues students pay every semester, and all these put together can be a burden on your parents. Learn a skill and start a business, whether online or offline, before resuming. You won’t regret making this decision. The earliest, the better.

3. Seek Admission to Schools within Your Region.

While it is okay to be far away from home, you should consider the cost of transportation to and fro. It is advisable to go to school in your region, as traveling to other regions can cost you more money, and traveling home in case of an emergency may be difficult for you.

4. Gather the Things You Need to Take to School as a Fresher.

There are important items you should take to school as a freshman. Write it down and give the list to your parents for them to get it for you ahead of resumption.

5. Accommodation.

Accommodation is an important factor when applying for admission. If you can’t afford the cost of accommodation off-campus, you may consider staying in the school hostel or applying for cheaper accommodation off-campus and pairing with another student while you split the bills.

6. The School Community.

Every institution has a community that hosts them, so make sure to find out if the community hosting your institution is peaceful and accommodating. If the school has been facing insecurity and electricity challenges, this may be the right time to apply for a change of institution to another school.

Some universities and polytechnic communities in Nigeria have not witnessed light over the years; find out and make sure your institution of choice isn’t among them.

7. Don’t Rush for Admission. Be Patient.

I understand you are eager to be a university or college student, but please be patient. So many applicants apply for admission using fake results; please don’t be among those candidates. Do not use a fake document to apply for admission; otherwise, you will regret it in the future when your school commences result verification. You will be expelled from the school, and your money will be wasted. Take your time and make sure you qualify for the admission requirements.

8. Avoid Mistakes in Your Names.

Ensure that the names on your O’level result match your Jamb result. For example, if the name on your O’level result is “John Paul,” make sure you register as “John Paul” when applying for admission to avoid being disqualified at the point of clearance.

9. Apply for Admission to Schools with Cheaper School Fees.

Almost every school has increased their tuition fees now, but there are still a few schools in Nigeria that are cheap and affordable. Figure it out and apply for admission to these schools, as this can reduce the financial burden on you and your parents.