If you want to apply, then prepare now for the next year intake. Nearly all universities will open for applications from November this year and close in February 15th for scholarship consideration.
Here is what to do.
-Do you entry exams. The GRE or GMAT. It’s a tough test but doable.
-Start your application via the department website. Many universities will need you to pay an application fee ranging from $35-$70. You can request a waiver since many Kenyan graduates can’t afford this amount.
I got granted lots of waivers, so go ahead and ask for it.
-Start contacting professors in the departments you’re applying to. Do them some cold emails.
A lot of funding is available in STEM fields and its these professors who determine a person to award scholarships.
-Don’t apply to only one school. Make applications to like 2 or 3 universities. I did apply to 12 programs when I was applying some years ago.
-The USA allows students to come out of undergraduate and then go directly to PhD. Many PhD are fully funded and easily accessible than masters.
-The faculty members of the department you’re applying to are easily accessible via the department Web.
Research on some who match their work with what you want to do, academically.
-Drop them an email. There’s a 90% chance of replying. Ask for assistantships. While doing the email, make it brief and to the point. Attach your CV that not more than 2 pages.
-Request for a meeting with these professors to explain your background and what skills you bring on board.
I suggest if possible, do some technical and data analysis courses that are free accessible on Internet. Edx.org and coursera has good courses in Excel and R program training.
Enrol, these comes handy when doing admission interview.
-This is what you have to do and all the best.
If you need help, please ask.
