1.
Who is SCN?
2.
What are the some of the documents required in applying for
undergraduate and postgraduate degrees?
3.
How long does it take for a response after the application has
been submitted?
4.
Do the universities
have ranking?
5.
What is the difference between tuition fees and cost of living
expenses between countries?
6.
In applying,
what English test is required?
7.
Are there any scholarships and where can we find the information?
8.
Are there any counseling
fees?
9.
What are the benefits in applying through SCN?
10.
Are
students allowed to work while studying?
11.
What if I do not have the IELTS results or if the result does not
meet the university's
requirements, can I still apply for a Postgraduate program?
12.
Do I have to take the IELTS / TOEFL test again after I have
completed the universities' English courses?
13.
How can students contact the SCN staff while studying abroad?
14.
When does the
academic year begin?
15.
When is
the best time to submit the application?
16.
Is health check-up required in applying for visa and before the
flight?
17.
Can I apply for Business Degree but having no degree from the
related fields?
18.
Comparing between countries will there be any difference in terms
of English accent?
19.
When is
the last day to submit the application?
1.
Who is SCN?
Student Consultancy Network provides
educational service for all students who are seeking overseas
education. The services include advice and support for application
to all education levels. Since 2002 we are offering free advice
for students to study abroad in the entire world.
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2.
What are the some of the documents required in applying for
undergraduate and postgraduate degrees?
Application Form(available in site) and fees (if applicable)
Transcript in English
IELTS / TOEFL score
Work experience are required for some business related programs.
Two or three letters of recommendation from either your instructor
or former employer.
Personal Statement
Resume/CV
Scane copies of all educational documents attested from Notary,
Board, IBCC and HEC (if possible)
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3.
How long does it take for a response after the application has
been submitted?
It usually takes about 2-3 weeks, but depending on the subjects
and degrees applied for, it could be longer or shorter. Page Up
4.
Do the universities
have ranking?
Students should not put too much importance on rankings as a
university ranked low overall may have a high ranking in the
student's area of interest. SCN can advise you on this subject
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5.
What is the difference between tuition fees and cost of living
expenses between countries?
Note:
Tuition fees vary depending upon the duration of the courses and
the institutions where they locate. Cost of living also varies
depending on the city and the duration of stay. Life style is
another factor which may affect the cost of living.
Your SCN counselor can give you the specific costs for all
programs.
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6.
In applying,
what English test is required?
Both TOEFL and IELTS are acceptable. However, IELTS is preferred
in England, Australia and New Zealand and other countries. While
TOEFL is prefer in United States of America and Canada.
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7.
Are there any scholarships and where can we find the information?
Usually, universities and some colleges offer wide range of
scholarships for international students. Students can find more
information from the list below:
Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC)
Embassies of each country
Private companies
For the United States try these websites:
<http://ScholarshipExperts.com>
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8.
Are there any counseling
fees?
Our services are free in most cases. Means to say NO WIN NO FEE
9.
What are
the benefits in applying through SCN?
By applying direct, students will have to gather information,
contact, and follow up on the application and accommodation by
themselves. These processes often consume time and cost.
SCN will provide you with up to date information on the entire
process of your study abroad experience. SCN, on your behalf, will
co-ordinate with the universities in submitting and following up
on the applications and the accommodation. In addition, our staff
can assist and advise you on student visa and travel arrangements
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10.
Are students allowed to work while studying?
For England and Ireland, international students are allowed to
work, but no longer than 20 hours per week.
International students in the United States are allowed to work
only within the university campus and should not exceed 20 hours
per week.
In Canada, students that enrolled to short courses (less than 6
months) are not entitled to work. International students are
allowed to work only within the university campus, but working
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11.
What if I do not have the IELTS results or if the result does not
meet the university's requirements, can I still apply for a
Postgraduate program?
Universities will not unconditionally accept an applicant without
IELTS or TOEFL results. However a student may be accepted with the
condition that the student must summit the IELTS or TOEFL results
with the acceptable score or above before a given date. Students
may also
be accepted with condition that they be required to attend an
intensive or pre-sessional English class before attending academic
classes. The duration of the class will depend on the students'
level of English.
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12.
Do I have to take the IELTS / TOEFL test again after I have
completed the universities' English courses?
Sometimes but frequently the universities have their own English
test at the end of the course. Check with your counselor for more
details .
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13.
How can students contact the SCN staff while studying abroad?
SCN always welcomes questions and feedback from students. Our
staff can be contacted at info@scnpk.com In addition, once
students have arrived at the university, they should contact the
university International Student office for further advice either
on your study, accommodation, or personal problems.
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14.
When does the academic
year begin?
For England, it begins in September. However, there are some
programs that start in January, March, June, Nov etc For Australia
and New Zealand, the academic year begins in February. However,
there are some programs start in July.
For the United States, the year usually begins in September.
However, many universities have starting dates in January.
Please check with your SCN for exact dates.
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15.
When is
the best time to submit the application?
Since most universities/institutions have limited space in the
university/institutions and in some courses, it is important to
apply as early as possible. Therefore, students should plan ahead
for at least 4 months before the academic year begin. For the most
popular courses, you should consider applying as much as 6-7
months in advance.
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16.
Is health check-up required in applying for visa and before the
flight?
For England, T.B Test is required and for Ireland and United
States, health check-up is not required. Students should bring
along your medical certificate in case it is requested.
For Cyprus, medical check-up is required from students if the
course taken is longer than 3 months.
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17.
Can I apply for Business Degree but having no degree from the
related fields?
Yes, but it would depend on each of the university/institute’s
terms and conditions or you may need commensurate work experience.
Our SCN Officers can advise you on specifics.
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18.
Comparing between countries will there be any difference in terms
of English accent?
English accent or pronunciation varies between cities and
countries. You may want to consider taking an English course in
the country where you will be studying even if you have achieved
the required IELTS or TOEFL score. This will also help your
minimize "culture shock".
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19.
When is
the last day to submit the application?
Normally in the UK and Ireland, there is no specific deadline in
submitting your application. The earlier you send the
applications, the better chance you have in gaining acceptance.
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Generals
1. Do you offer any scholarships or
discounts?
Some of our universities offer scholarships for their students.
For more information please contact our SCN Offices.
2. What is normally included in
application documents?
Application form (can be gotten from SCN)
Personal photograph
Transcript of your grades (in English)
English Language Certification (IELTS/TOEFL)
Recommendation letters (2 or 3) from instructors or supervisor
Resume/CV
IELTS certificate (5.0 band Minimum)
Proof of ability to pay all costs for your study aboard
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3. What should we do if we want to stay
in a university accommodation?
We will contact the university and will see that they arrange
university accommodation for you.
4. What is the weather like in UK,
Ireland, Canada, and US?
The weather varies greatly from one part of each country to
another. Your counsellor can tell you about specific locations.
5. Will they offer airport pick-up?
Universities/Institutions offering airport pick-up service while
some suggest ways to find means of transportation from the point
of entry. SCN will help arrange this for you.
6. What documents do we need for visa
application?
Generally you will need:
passport
Acceptance from the university/Institution
Financial Statement
Three photographs
Evidence that you have booked accommodation during your stay
Health Examination result
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