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Hard truths I wish I knew before studying in the US Reading Time: 5 minutes Photo by Joshua Hoehne on Unsplash 2 announcements before we start. First: Email Migration This week, I'll be migrating us to a new email provider platform (Substack) so I can keep providing you more value at a cheaper cost (to me). You don't have to do anything or pay anything. Second: Bootcamp The first Scholarship Accelerator Bootcamp starts this Saturday (April 5th). This 6-week bootcamp is designed to help you...

The complete guide to getting 100% US scholarships Reading Time: 9 minutes Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash A small announcement before we start. The first Scholarship Accelerator Bootcamp starts next week (April 5th). This 6-week Bootcamp is designed to help you secure fully funded scholarships (Graduate Assistantships) by submitting 5 high-quality applications in just 6 weeks—with expert guidance every step of the way. By the end of the program, you’ll: Find the right schools that actually...

5 steps to select the best US course to study Reading Time: 5 minutes Photo by Kenny Eliason on Unsplash A small announcement before we start. By popular request, the first Scholarship Accelerator Bootcamp starts April 5th. This 6-week Bootcamp is designed to help you secure fully funded scholarships (Graduate Assistantships) by submitting 5 high-quality applications in just 6 weeks—with expert guidance every step of the way. By the end of the program, you’ll: Find the right schools that...

The 3 Money Making Skills You Need Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash Welcome to another edition of ScholAfrica. If this was forwarded to you, you can subscribe here. Today, you will learn three skills you must develop to make more money. My Story All my life I've always wanted to be wealthy. To experience financial freedom. To be able to afford the experiences I want and to show up for my friends and family. After university, my first job came in April 2019, when I worked as a graduate...

How to Apply For FREE in 2025 Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash Welcome to another edition of ScholAfrica. If this was forwarded to you, you can subscribe here. Today, you will learn how to apply to U.S. Universities without paying application fees. Cost Savings I’ll do anything for free stuff. ~ Sandra Bullock Who doesn’t like free stuff? I do I’d love to move to the U.S. for free, but with the way the U.S. admission process is set up, it’s a challenge. Let me explain: You can apply to one...

Getting a U.S. Scholarship Photo by Oyemike Princewill on Unsplash Welcome to another edition of ScholAfrica. If this was forwarded to you, you can subscribe here. Almost every week, I get this question from an international applicant: I finished with a 2.4 CGPA; do I stand a chance to get fully-funded scholarships? Today, I will give you some easy steps to answer that question for yourself. Cost Savings A Nigerian, Tunde, asked a very interesting question on X (Twitter): ‘Tunde Omotoye...

Photo by mana5280 on Unsplash If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert.David Ben-Gurion Welcome to another edition of ScholAfrica. If this was forwarded to you, you can subscribe here. Today, you will learn how to save money on U.S. visa interview by applying 15 Insider tips from a former visa officer. Let's jump in: Cost Savings For a student visa interview, you will spend: Visa fee: $185 (valid for one interview) SEVIS fee: $350 (valid for one year) My student visa was...

Photo by Letizia Bordoni on Unsplash The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. - Malcolm X Welcome to the first episode of ScholAfrica. If this was forwarded to you, you can subscribe here. Today, you will get: Insider Tip: 7 US Careers that will always be in demand. Freebie: A U.S. University with FREE Application and English Test Waivers. Let's jump in: USA Careers That Are Future-Proof Financial freedom is the major reason for getting a U.S. degree. But, despite being a top...

Welcome to the 4th edition of my Scholarship Accelerator behind-the-scenes newsletter. Yesterday, I talked about how I see the course evolving. Since the initial announcement six days ago, over 140 people have joined this waitlist for The Scholarship Accelerator. It's easy to look at that number and start making crystal-ball projections: "What if 50 people from the waitlist buys SA? 70? Can I get to 100…?” The pursuit of more sales leads to making everything a buying trigger: What if I add...