Thank you, Esther! This video means a lot to me and well hundreds of other students who are sitting tight and waiting. Thank you for considering our request in making this video. God bless!
Hey! would you be able to answer me the “reason” why berea college has no costs? I'm not from the US ent for me it's a little hard to understand kkkkk do you really pay all the expenses working on campus or is it just a part? Is it financing that you will have to pay later or is it really free? When I search on Berea College on google it appears that it costs 50,000 per year, I'd like to know why...😘
@@carlosmartinez4811 Hello, I really cannot tell because things have changed now. When I applied, it was not online so I don't know what the new interface is like. You should just go with whatever is being requested in the new format
Hi Jessica! I didn’t experience quarantine at Berea and didn’t have the opportunity to find out much from students who experienced it. However, if you really need the info, you could send me a DM on Instagram so I could ask one of the new students I know that was in quarantine💜💜💜
I got my confirmation email Oct 7...I've been waiting a long time for the progress email😥😥....no reply in January.....fingers crossed in February....oh hi Esther
Hello! Berea accepts about 30 new students each year from around 1000 of them that apply. I completely understand your anxiety, I felt the same way when I applied so it is not unfounded. The most important thing is to do all your best when applying and believe for the best outcome 💕
@@mikebrignol157 the numbers can change every year, hence I said "about 30" because the admissions team decides how much more or less they'll take in each time.
Hello, i saw in their website that international students have to contribute $1000 from second year onwards for expenses. Does this mean I only have to pay this amount and tuition fee is free as usual?
Yes, that’s what it means. The $1k is not even paid to them in the sense that you think, it’s for you to pay for things like textbooks (which you can buy very cheap from other students), taxes (intl students pay taxes per semester), and tiny semester fees here and there. So yes, every other thing is indeed not paid for
Hi Esther, your video was really helpful. I would like to to know if Berea creates the applicants’ status portal for Int’l students, and if they have a ‘host family’ program I’m Boluwatife from Nigeria btw
You can find the link to the application portal for int’l students on Berea’s website. They do not have a host family program that you live with; only for hangouts and whatever else the family may want to share with you 😊
Esther pleassssse we need another berea college application video. application deadline is by the corner come and drop more advice for prospective students
Thank you Esther for the video .I want to ask when applying to the school are we sending the documents in hard copy via courier or soft copy through their site? Please i need clarification on this.Thanks
Thank you for the info! I got 1410. I got a message from the admissions office saying that I would be through further review. I understand that they don't look just at credentials but do you think that would my score is kinda above the pool? Thanks in advance!
According to what I heard from people who did the SAT, that is a good score! So just be positive that everything works out together and you’ll be fine! Goodluck 😄
Hey Esther.. so I’m applying as an international transfer student for fall next year, but I just wanted to ask, in this video you said you mailed your application and documents, but when applying I was directed to the my coalition website and honestly now I’m lost. Am I supposed to print it out and mail it to them afterwards?
Hi Tjay, the online application method was just introduced this year, hence my different experience. I suggest just following instructions for the online method. I will try to look into it to see any suggestions I might have for the new method. Good luck!
Hi Esther! Thank you so much for this video! I was accepted to Berea and I want to know whether I have to submit my parent’s income tax return every year I am in Berea.
Hello! Are you an international student or domestic? I think domestic students need to do that if they’re filing under their parents…I’m really not sure what the process is like for them. However, international students don’t do that
Hello! Does Berea College accept applications if the applicant is currently enrolled in his/her final year of high school, Grade 12? I will finish my senior high school in April 2025 and the deadline is before my graduation :((
Hi Esther, I love your video.. It's very helpful and informative. But I just can't stop wondering.. If Berea is really really free of tuition fee, board, room and food.. Then how do they get their funding sources from if we don't have to pay for anything? Don't they have to pay for the school maintenance, teachers, etc? I just wonder.. I'd really appreciate it if you could help me with the information. Thank you :-)
Hi! Very good question there. Berea gets funds from maaaaannnyyy donors (Including students! Students can donate as little as $1 per paycheck if they like 🙂). You can look here to see more about Berea's funding www.berea.edu/give/supporters/
hello I am trying to apply for Berea Psychology from Myanmar. My GPA in last semester become 3 because technical issues and cannot appeal to school because coup happened but overall GPA is 3.4. My SAT score is 1200. I do have a very strong extra curriculum activities with work experiences in Psychology field but I am worried about GPA drop. It should have been 3.6 and above if I didn't have wifi issues. Do I stand a chance for Berea.
Hi Esther, thanks for the video. I'm also a Nigerian in Lagos and I'd like to know how much it cost you to get to Berea, I mean like your travel expenses
Hi Christabel, nice to hear from you. The main expenses were for flight, pre-travel purchases & travel allowance (depending on your needs). I did not have to worry about accommodation costs since I went straight to Berea
Thanks for the video I recently applied to Berea college with an SAT score of 1060 and a GPA of 4.33 just that I don't know my chances of getting admission. How long does it take them to get you admitted
Hi, as long as you meet the minimum SAT score of 980, you can be accepted. Your GPA also looks good. Meanwhile, I cannot necessarily say more about your chances simply because it’s not just about grades. They’re important) but Berea looks at other things you submit as well, as I mentioned in this video The video also talks about the timeline.
Thank You Esther. Your video is really very helpful to me. By the way, can you let me know what type of extracurriculars usually students who got into BEREA have? Could you please tell me? Hope you have a great day♥️ LOVE FROM BANGLADESH 🇧🇩🇧🇩
You’re welcome! Usually any kind of extra curricular is good. It’s about the quality/how involved you are/were in the activities. Community/leadership activities are especially really good too.
thank you for making this video. It is really helpful. When they announce the application status in January, can you tell if they already accept you or not?
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching. 💖 No, they do not tell you that in January, that only happens in March. January is more of a “checkpoint” to update you.
😂🤣girl I never advised anyone to apply late pls o..I specifically even mentioned not risking it and pushing it till last minute. It’s just that some people might find out about Berea later than others with little time to get everything ready. Some might also have issues gathering everything they need on time. Imagine during my time with only one day left, I might have decided not to apply thinking it was ‘too late’. So it’s more of a worst case scenario solution😀😀
Hi Esther, thank you so much for the helpful video! I have some questions about the academics at Berea. Does the school have the general education requirements? I read somewhere on the website and it says you cannot choose your courses in the first semester. Is it true?
Hi! Yes, I believe most schools have gen ed requirements. There are a few courses that are required of you as a freshman because you cannot take your other courses without them (there’s also one for intl students). However, you do have the opportunity to slightly tweak the non-compulsory ones during your orientation week as an international student (assuming you’re one). Goodluck! 💕
Hey so everything they need to know about the international student is through that personal essay? I also tried to google about a few virtual event, couldn't find any. Do you know of any virtual events that goes on in Berea?
Hey. I don't know if you'll get my comment but I am really nervous about the Berea admission interview. So if you could give me a little insight on the questions would help me relax a lot. Thanks in advance 💖
Hello, I’ve never heard of Berea doing an admission interview for international students. They only do it for domestic students. If you’re domestic, I’m afraid I will not be able to help with that experience
Beautiful people be like me and send your package by the 21st😌 doesn’t have to be 😂 it takes three days to deliver so send it at least 3 days before the deadline 😌 don’t be like Esther please 😂
Hi Sis this video is very great. However, I have some questions, 1. I'm from Nigeria studying in Poland, but I want to apply to Berea as an international student in June, will my staying in Poland be any issues? 2. Is English test compulsory for English speakers? 3. Is it compulsory to send hard copy documents? Thanks and God bless you. I no go lie, you be better person 😊
Hi Kingdom, thanks for watching my video. 1. Yes. You can still apply to Berea. However, if it’s clear to them that you’re already in college, you cannot be accepted. So it’s more about what you’re doing in Poland than simply being there 2. Yes, an English test is compulsory for Berea. 3. Application is now online, there is no hard copy document except maybe the English test? Can’t recall the specifics of this part, I would suggest looking at my application process video for that. Goodluck!
Hello, I would like to ask you, as long as the application is online, is the method of submission, the paper files, do we take pictures of them from the phone camera and send them, or is there another technology? Hope u really answer me
Hi Esther! I want to apply to Berea College for the Fall 2022 Academic Year, but I fully do not understand how i should send my financial report as an international student. On the website, they said that "If you are an international student, you will be required to complete separate documentation to confirm your financial eligibility.", but which documentation is available for us?
Do they call you in between the decision process to crosscheck you or the information you provided or they'll just give the decisions on the basis of our application??
Hello Esther, please when does Berea notify someone about there admission status?. In my confirmation email they said February but in there website they said mid-march so I'm kinda confused.
Hey! They sometimes send admission emails up until the end of March so you can hope for February as they said but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible after that :)
As long as your test scores meet the minimum requirements, you can reuse. You should improve other things you can change though e.g personal essay and extra curricular stuff. Good luck!
Hi Esther thanks for the video. Should I send the application package via mail or can I also apply online as an international student? Thanks in advance
Hi and thanks for the video , i' have a question : I 'm not from an english country and my academics records aren't all in english language, those who are in english are only for the 6th grade to the 9th grade(i've done a bilingual school).. To add with i can't translate the remaining academics records(for the 10th , 11th , 12th grade) , it's not allowed by my high school officers .. Do u know if i can still apply?! and if Berea can still accept my applications..?🤧 i'm worried
Hello, i really cannot tell. As far as I know, you have to translate non-English documents. You should call the admissions office to see if they would take non-English documents.
No it doesn’t. Entry requirements are the same for all Berea courses. You can submit your SAT/ACT in addition to IELTS if you have either but it’s optional.
Hey! Extra-curricular activities are important for acceptance into Berea. I will encourage you to search your background well and emphasize the activities in which you have engaged, no matter how little. You need to sell yourself well. Good-luck!
@@EstherOlabisi thank for such a great update I’m a new subscriber have watched almost all your videos, I tried to find you on Instagram but couldn’t get your handle. Can you please give me your handle? And also can you do a video on how you submitted all your documents to Berea college for acceptance and the documents you submitted Thank you
I'm still not believing that this school is free kkkk it's too good to be true kkkk, because then, how can they pay for everything (food, teachers ...) if there is no one who pays for the service . I am Brazilian so I do not understand much of the subject and my dream is to go to study in the USA but the money was barred, if the tuition is too low or free it will change my life! Could you explain a little about me? 🥰
@@jiniamondal6681 yes, I found out what I researched, and in some places they said that all students who pass by do not pay tuition, some pay food, books and dormitories and not to pay depends on their financial income. Other places say that there is an annual fee of 40,000 thousand, but for you not to pay you have to make a specific scholarship request. And in others they said that students don't really pay tuition or board, dorm or books, but in the first year they have to make a deposit of $2,200 in addition to the tuition $50.00 and in subsequent years they must add $1,000 a year for other expenses and that work on campus was mandatory and paid, an average of $160 a month. And finally I found a website that said that during the period of studies you didn't pay, but after you graduated you had to pay, as if it were a loan and not literally a free college. Which one is right? or none of them are😂
Hello Esther, I just came across your videos today, it’s been helpful. Please I have a sister that is interested in Berea College Nursing School, is they anyhow I can contact you privately, I have somethings that I need clarification on 🙏🏼
Hey, thanks so much for this video. Please I’ll like to know how life is with a baby on campus. If you have any idea on that or have been closed to any single mom on campus, pls I’ll like to get to know a bit of the situation. Thank you
My pleasure! Unfortunately,I don’t happen to have been close to any single mom on campus but from what I’ve observed from a distance, we have a significant amount of parents on campus. The college has the Eco Village apartments for families/people with kids, a daycare center, and other stuff. I have heard that professors are also usually understanding and accommodating when it comes to student-parents. If only I had someone to connect you to but I don’t 💜
Hi Esther,i really hope you see this message,im thinking of applying to Berea this year I wanted to ask if i can use my Waec result and if it isn't really that good do i still have good chances of getting accepted? And can I do the Duolingo test instead of ielts and are there specific grades to get for the nursing major? And is there an age gap, I'll be 17 this year December
Hi!! Do they accept ged from international applicants? + what if i don't have teacher recommendations since i left hs a long time ago and only have ged?
You cannot apply without recommendation letters. Those letters don’t need to be from your high school teachers. An academic recommendation could be from a post-high school academic. I don’t know about GED for international students as we don’t have GED in my home country.
That isn’t mentioned in the section for international admission. Acceptance into Berea is not just about grades. You can still try if really interested.
Hello, I am unsure because Berea always emphasizes submitting all your documents at once. However, my best advice for you would be to give them a quick phone call. They might grant you an exception.
No just take the Duolingo test instead and post. I inquired and they told me that they will not be making exceptions for international students without English tests by 30th
Hey, so like I applied and It got to their site before the 30th Nov, but I haven't received any email till now... even the email stating they received but the DHL sent back that it was received by them
Hello! I did hear that they didn’t send out notification emails this year. I think it’s due to how unusual the academic/school’s calendar has become because of COVID. Please, check out the Berea College Intl student’s page, there’s a general update there 😊
@@EstherOlabisi thanks so much, I received a confirmation email on the 13th... So now I think I'll be waiting for the progress emails as to how I go through their selection process I think... Thanks❤️
@@EstherOlabisi I want ask you. I haven't yet received an email in January stating if my application will proceed or not except the one confirming that they received my application. I don't know why plz answer me
@Akintola Glad to hear you finally heard from them! I figured they started sending out notification emails about receiving applications...you just gotta wait for another update now! 😄
My family is poor, my parents can only contribute 2k per year for me to study abroad, is it enough money to study at this school? 2k include everything study, eat,...
Yes, BUT you do not need to receive any contribution from your family. That part of the form is simply to know your financial background. You can take care of your basic needs with what is provided and earned at Berea. If your parents still want to support you, it will be a huge plus!
Wow I’m excited for you! I really hope you are accepted! I would love to hear back here in the comment section! Good luck and Merry Christmas! ❤️❤️ And please, don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t 💖
@@joyoban4611 hey Joy! i'm glad you've made it. I am here waiting too as an international student. But I'm too anxious cuz the result won't come out until March. Btw, can i ask for your stats? i think it may help me a little from being stressed out cuz mine kinda sucks :< hope u can reply back thanks
Yes and no lol. You do "pay" a portion of room and board fees *indirectly*. It's indirect because they don't exactly collect the money from you after you are paid for working, it's just that you indirectly pay by working if you understand. Every other thing is personal expenses or tax which you can cover through summer savings and/or semester income.
Hi thanks for your vdo it’s very useful I love your vdo! I wanna get into this college as international student I’m very poor my mom has no job I don’t have dad and my grandma has small business which is she can’t pay me for tuition university/college in USA because it’s so expensive so I found this and I’m kinda worried about the cost because if I apply this and they accept me so I have to move to USA maybe with just 1000$ and my mom can’t send me money so I have to do job and I heard that j1/f1 visa can’t get job in usa so I wondered how can I find money to pay cost of living and by the way my English is not that good to be honest lol please help me thank u so much for this😭❤️
Berea is the place for you. Like I said in my reply to your other comment, you do not have to worry about getting a job because students get jobs on campus in Berea and that’s legal. Your room and board will be covered as you work on campus and you earn some money for miscellaneous stuff. If you get a good IELTS/TOEFL score and the rest to apply & get into Berea, you will be just fine. Goodluck!
thank you soo much esther pls can i also use Duolingo English test instead of ielts for application to berea college because its part of their English profiency requirements
Thanks for this video esther i want to ask want document i am to mail to berea admission office and secondly But is it compulsury you show english language proficiency even when you have learn english language throught your education
You're welcome! As far as I am concerned with Berea College, you do have to show proficiency test regardless. Perhaps you could email them to see if they would grant an exception as I never tried when I applied.
You only send documents that you did not upload online. If you uploaded all the required docs, you are not to send anything by mail. I hope that helps!
Hi, I can neither answer yes or no simply because I actually don’t know. I want to say they would since it’s still a certifying exam but you could call or email the admission office to ask. Goodluck!
Berea only accepts students without an undergrad degree. If you are not done with your degree and don’t mind starting over, you can can apply as a fresh candidate to Berea. Another option is to see if some of your credits will transfer from your current university and apply as a transfer student.
I do not have clinicals since I am only a pre-veterinary student. That will be something I will do when I get to vet school. But I know nursing majors have clinicals during their studies
Thank you, Esther! This video means a lot to me and well hundreds of other students who are sitting tight and waiting. Thank you for considering our request in making this video. God bless!
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you feel that way about it 😊 God bless you too and thanks for watching!
Hey! would you be able to answer me the “reason” why berea college has no costs? I'm not from the US ent for me it's a little hard to understand kkkkk do you really pay all the expenses working on campus or is it just a part? Is it financing that you will have to pay later or is it really free? When I search on Berea College on google it appears that it costs 50,000 per year, I'd like to know why...😘
Great sxb mustafe and conguratulation your acceptance.
Mustafe mohamed ,check your email!
Loved this video, thank you Esther, these videos were really helpful!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Great video 🥰
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 💖
Thank you soo muchhh for your video. It's the answers for all of my questions 🥰🥰
So glad! You’re welcome ☺️
@@carlosmartinez4811 Hello, I really cannot tell because things have changed now. When I applied, it was not online so I don't know what the new interface is like. You should just go with whatever is being requested in the new format
❤ this is really nice and motivational
Thank you!
Can you please do a story time on the documents you submitted to Berea
Please can you do a video on all the documents you posted to Berea college for acceptance?
Hi! I will do that! Thanks for the suggestion
It was so informative thank you 🙏
Thanks so much for making this video! Would you be able to make one about what to expect for quarantine (for incoming international students)?
Hi Jessica! I didn’t experience quarantine at Berea and didn’t have the opportunity to find out much from students who experienced it. However, if you really need the info, you could send me a DM on Instagram so I could ask one of the new students I know that was in quarantine💜💜💜
Good information, thanks for sharing
I got my confirmation email Oct 7...I've been waiting a long time for the progress email😥😥....no reply in January.....fingers crossed in February....oh hi Esther
Finally😀😀😀....just got my reply and my application has moved forward😁😁
I’m glad to hear that!! Congratulations and hope for the best 😃
Wow that's so cool
@@ogunderoraymond6597 are you in Berea College????🤩
May I know what were your official test scores you submitted dear🥺
Hey, did you get in ?
Heyy. I'm applying for the fall term 2022 and I'm a little anxious. How many international students are accepted every fall term.
Hello! Berea accepts about 30 new students each year from around 1000 of them that apply. I completely understand your anxiety, I felt the same way when I applied so it is not unfounded. The most important thing is to do all your best when applying and believe for the best outcome 💕
@@EstherOlabisi On the web it's 38 out of 100. Why are they lying on the web.
@@mikebrignol157 the numbers can change every year, hence I said "about 30" because the admissions team decides how much more or less they'll take in each time.
@@EstherOlabisi Tu parles français ?
I hope i will get in. I will receive my duolingo score on 30th of November.
@@EstherOlabisi is that 30 new students per year or per semester? Thanks
Good stuff!👏🏽
Thank you girl! 💖
@@EstherOlabisi please what course are you pursuing at Berea college
Hello, i saw in their website that international students have to contribute $1000 from second year onwards for expenses. Does this mean I only have to pay this amount and tuition fee is free as usual?
But what if I don’t have money at all but I really want to get in this college 😭
Yes, that’s what it means. The $1k is not even paid to them in the sense that you think, it’s for you to pay for things like textbooks (which you can buy very cheap from other students), taxes (intl students pay taxes per semester), and tiny semester fees here and there. So yes, every other thing is indeed not paid for
@@jirapornpichaipiboon You do not need to have any money. You will earn that $1k and even more when you work over the summer at Berea.
@@EstherOlabisi thanks a lot for your reply.
Thank you so much for this, It's really helpful.
Please talk about your visa application process. Thank you 🙏🏽
Thanks for watching! 💖
I would love to do that. Is there anything specific you would like to hear?
@@EstherOlabisi Hey, What's the process? Do you get admitted before you apply for Visa or vice versa? And what are the fees required? Thanks.
Hello David! You’re right. You definitely need to apply and gain admission into a college before applying for a visa.
You’re welcome!
@@EstherOlabisi thanks!
I would like to ask… those who receive acceptance in December, when do they begin classes?
In August :)
I have a 4.0 GPA and a good academic record. just got rejected from berea. amazing👍
Same here😢
@@iaddo_ Can you give some tips to get into
Hi Esther, your video was really helpful. I would like to to know if Berea creates the applicants’ status portal for Int’l students, and if they have a ‘host family’ program
I’m Boluwatife from Nigeria btw
You can find the link to the application portal for int’l students on Berea’s website.
They do not have a host family program that you live with; only for hangouts and whatever else the family may want to share with you 😊
Thank you for information
Esther pleassssse we need another berea college application video. application deadline is by the corner come and drop more advice for prospective students
I will! So sorry y'all, life is super busy, that's why I've been late but I really am working on it
@@EstherOlabisi i totally understand. no pressure at all
Thank you Esther for the video .I want to ask when applying to the school are we sending the documents in hard copy via courier or soft copy through their site? Please i need clarification on this.Thanks
Thanks alot for your help.
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching ☺️
Thank you for the info! I got 1410. I got a message from the admissions office saying that I would be through further review. I understand that they don't look just at credentials but do you think that would my score is kinda above the pool? Thanks in advance!
According to what I heard from people who did the SAT, that is a good score! So just be positive that everything works out together and you’ll be fine! Goodluck 😄
Hey. I wanted to ask, what's your GPA?
@@selamawitdebora858 3.8
@@EstherOlabisi Thank you!
Please were u accepted?
Thanks you for this video
Can you write your email please
Thank you dear sister, pls how did you go about the CSS profile stuff
Hi! I’m not sure what you mean by CSS, if you do not mind explaining?
You don't need a CSS profile to apply to Berea college
Hey esther my sat score is 1300 and ilets score is 7/9 and high school grade is B- . It is good for easily admit in berea college?
I'm not even tryna apply, and now I'm interested
😂😂oya now
Hey Esther.. so I’m applying as an international transfer student for fall next year, but I just wanted to ask, in this video you said you mailed your application and documents, but when applying I was directed to the my coalition website and honestly now I’m lost. Am I supposed to print it out and mail it to them afterwards?
Hi Tjay, the online application method was just introduced this year, hence my different experience. I suggest just following instructions for the online method. I will try to look into it to see any suggestions I might have for the new method. Good luck!
Hey! Have you found out whether you have to mail them the application as well?
Hello, you only need to send stuff by mail if you didn’t upload them online e.g recommendation letters.
Hi Esther! Thank you so much for this video! I was accepted to Berea and I want to know whether I have to submit my parent’s income tax return every year I am in Berea.
Hello! Are you an international student or domestic? I think domestic students need to do that if they’re filing under their parents…I’m really not sure what the process is like for them. However, international students don’t do that
Hello! Does Berea College accept applications if the applicant is currently enrolled in his/her final year of high school, Grade 12? I will finish my senior high school in April 2025 and the deadline is before my graduation :((
Hello Esther. Thanks for the video!. Do I have to notarize my transcript?. My transcript is signed and stamped by my high school
Your school’s signature + stamp are enough. Notarizing is not necessary in that case 😊
Please what SAT scores do international students get to get into Berea? I am in the 90th percentile
the minimum SAT score is 980 combined
Hello, Sheriff’s answer was correct. It’s 980
Hello , i would like you to make a video on how to register because there are lots of sections that i do not understand
Thanks you
Hello, are you referring to the new online application method?
What if you can't afford the ticket?
Hi Esther, I love your video.. It's very helpful and informative. But I just can't stop wondering.. If Berea is really really free of tuition fee, board, room and food.. Then how do they get their funding sources from if we don't have to pay for anything? Don't they have to pay for the school maintenance, teachers, etc? I just wonder.. I'd really appreciate it if you could help me with the information. Thank you :-)
Hi! Very good question there. Berea gets funds from maaaaannnyyy donors (Including students! Students can donate as little as $1 per paycheck if they like 🙂). You can look here to see more about Berea's funding www.berea.edu/give/supporters/
Hi Esther. Thanks for this video, but can you please tell me how you got your high school transcript notarized in Nigeria?? Thank you ❤
Hello, you have to look for a notary public near you. You can Google to find one or ask at law firms.
Goodluck! 💜
Try using wes or ece there are many evaluation services
hello I am trying to apply for Berea Psychology from Myanmar. My GPA in last semester become 3 because technical issues and cannot appeal to school because coup happened but overall GPA is 3.4. My SAT score is 1200. I do have a very strong extra curriculum activities with work experiences in Psychology field but I am worried about GPA drop. It should have been 3.6 and above if I didn't have wifi issues. Do I stand a chance for Berea.
Hi Esther, thanks for the video. I'm also a Nigerian in Lagos and I'd like to know how much it cost you to get to Berea, I mean like your travel expenses
Hi Christabel, did Berea give you admission???
Hi Christabel, nice to hear from you.
The main expenses were for flight, pre-travel purchases & travel allowance (depending on your needs). I did not have to worry about accommodation costs since I went straight to Berea
New Subscriber here.i really needed your help.
Thank you! You can go ahead with your question please
@EstherOlabisi Yeah,So does Berea offer any visa offers to international students?
Universities do not offer visas…the embassy does. The school offers admission & you apply to the US embassy/consulate for your visa
@EstherOlabisi thanks a lot.Sorry if I sound stupid,this whole stuff is new to me😅
Thanks for these priceless information. I have a question, Could I apply as a freshmen at the age of 21? Thanks in advance, Esther
Yes you can 😊
Hi Esther. I wanted to know if Bs in Pyschology is available or not?
Hello, yes it is!
Thanks for the video
I recently applied to Berea college with an SAT score of 1060 and a GPA of 4.33 just that I don't know my chances of getting admission.
How long does it take them to get you admitted
Hi, as long as you meet the minimum SAT score of 980, you can be accepted. Your GPA also looks good. Meanwhile, I cannot necessarily say more about your chances simply because it’s not just about grades. They’re important) but Berea looks at other things you submit as well, as I mentioned in this video
The video also talks about the timeline.
hey lhedioha chidinma christiana are you accepted in berea college?
Hi dear, we’re you accepted ?
Thank You Esther. Your video is really very helpful to me. By the way, can you let me know what type of extracurriculars usually students who got into BEREA have? Could you please tell me? Hope you have a great day♥️
LOVE FROM BANGLADESH 🇧🇩🇧🇩
You’re welcome!
Usually any kind of extra curricular is good. It’s about the quality/how involved you are/were in the activities. Community/leadership activities are especially really good too.
thank you for making this video. It is really helpful. When they announce the application status in January, can you tell if they already accept you or not?
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching. 💖
No, they do not tell you that in January, that only happens in March. January is more of a “checkpoint” to update you.
@@EstherOlabisi thank you for letting me know.
@@EstherOlabisi If you apply early, you'll get your acceptance early. My son was accepted in January
@@priscillam5502 Hello! I’m going to guess your son was not an international student?
Hi Esther, I wanted to ask the part of the application where you were asked if you’d be returning to your home country or not, what was your response?
Hi! You can watch my visa interview video…I gave tips on how to answer that. Goodluck! 😊
Esther don’t advice people to apply late😂 yours was grace please
😂🤣girl I never advised anyone to apply late pls o..I specifically even mentioned not risking it and pushing it till last minute. It’s just that some people might find out about Berea later than others with little time to get everything ready. Some might also have issues gathering everything they need on time. Imagine during my time with only one day left, I might have decided not to apply thinking it was ‘too late’.
So it’s more of a worst case scenario solution😀😀
@@EstherOlabisi hello please am a new subscriber may I know all the documents you sent to Berea by the post office?
Plsss answer me
Hi Esther, thank you so much for the helpful video! I have some questions about the academics at Berea. Does the school have the general education requirements? I read somewhere on the website and it says you cannot choose your courses in the first semester. Is it true?
Hi! Yes, I believe most schools have gen ed requirements. There are a few courses that are required of you as a freshman because you cannot take your other courses without them (there’s also one for intl students). However, you do have the opportunity to slightly tweak the non-compulsory ones during your orientation week as an international student (assuming you’re one). Goodluck! 💕
Hey so everything they need to know about the international student is through that personal essay? I also tried to google about a few virtual event, couldn't find any. Do you know of any virtual events that goes on in Berea?
Yes, everything is through the personal essay.
I am not sure what you mean... what kind of virtual events?
Hey. I don't know if you'll get my comment but I am really nervous about the Berea admission interview. So if you could give me a little insight on the questions would help me relax a lot. Thanks in advance 💖
Hello, I’ve never heard of Berea doing an admission interview for international students. They only do it for domestic students. If you’re domestic, I’m afraid I will not be able to help with that experience
Hi Esther and thanks for this video. Please what is the minimum for the Doulingo English test??
It’s 95
What about the visa? How much do you pay?
Beautiful people be like me and send your package by the 21st😌 doesn’t have to be 😂 it takes three days to deliver so send it at least 3 days before the deadline 😌 don’t be like Esther please 😂
Are you a Berea Student?
@@ayomideayeni9791 no
Hi please can I upload my transcript as my secondary school report
Hi Sis this video is very great.
However, I have some questions,
1. I'm from Nigeria studying in Poland, but I want to apply to Berea as an international student in June, will my staying in Poland be any issues?
2. Is English test compulsory for English speakers?
3. Is it compulsory to send hard copy documents?
Thanks and God bless you.
I no go lie, you be better person 😊
Hi Kingdom, thanks for watching my video.
1.
Yes. You can still apply to Berea. However, if it’s clear to them that you’re already in college, you cannot be accepted. So it’s more about what you’re doing in Poland than simply being there
2. Yes, an English test is compulsory for Berea.
3. Application is now online, there is no hard copy document except maybe the English test? Can’t recall the specifics of this part, I would suggest looking at my application process video for that.
Goodluck!
@@EstherOlabisi I appreciate sis. Oshee.
Hello, I would like to ask you, as long as the application is online, is the method of submission, the paper files, do we take pictures of them from the phone camera and send them, or is there another technology?
Hope u really answer me
Hi, you could do that or use a document scanning app but those are not the best options. The best option would be to use a document scanner
Hi Esther!
I want to apply to Berea College for the Fall 2022 Academic Year, but I fully do not understand how i should send my financial report as an international student. On the website, they said that "If you are an international student, you will be required to complete separate documentation to confirm your financial eligibility.", but which documentation is available for us?
There is a form in coalition app. And a special place for submission
@@태이씨 Does one need to print and fill the form and then take a picture of it before sending?
@@jenniferoluchi3440 print it, fill it, scan it, submit it
Do they call you in between the decision process to crosscheck you or the information you provided or they'll just give the decisions on the basis of our application??
Nope, it’s based on the information you provided
@@EstherOlabisi do they pick student from Nepal?
Yes, they do
Hello Esther, please when does Berea notify someone about there admission status?. In my confirmation email they said February but in there website they said mid-march so I'm kinda confused.
Hey! They sometimes send admission emails up until the end of March so you can hope for February as they said but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible after that :)
@@EstherOlabisi okay, thanks. But can you apply to Berea again with the same requirements like personal essay, recommendation letter and test results?
As long as your test scores meet the minimum requirements, you can reuse. You should improve other things you can change though e.g personal essay and extra curricular stuff. Good luck!
Pls can u make a video of u tell us about berea college and how much is tuition fee and the money u think we are going to pay
Will do! 😃
Hi! I graduate the other year in June, can I apply this year? and when do you open the applications?
Certainly, but application this year is for Fall 2022. Application is currently open and the deadline is November 30. Good luck!
Hi Esther thanks for the video. Should I send the application package via mail or can I also apply online as an international student? Thanks in advance
U can apply via coalition app. There's everything you need to provide
You apply online, that is the new method
Hi Esther 👋 from the website I see that berea has an early decision 2 and the deadline is Jan 31 is it ok If I apply by then for fall 2023 ?
That is not for international students. The latest for intl students is Jan 15
do they accept a GED?
Hi Sister Ester🫂🌟
What grade should an official academic transcript consist of ?
The end year 12th grade results?
All senior high school years 😊
Hi and thanks for the video , i' have a question : I 'm not from an english country and my academics records aren't all in english language, those who are in english are only for the 6th grade to the 9th grade(i've done a bilingual school)..
To add with i can't translate the remaining academics records(for the 10th , 11th , 12th grade) , it's not allowed by my high school officers ..
Do u know if i can still apply?! and if Berea can still accept my applications..?🤧
i'm worried
In which country you are ? How can your highschool not allowing you to translate your own records
Hello, i really cannot tell. As far as I know, you have to translate non-English documents. You should call the admissions office to see if they would take non-English documents.
How about age factor?
Berea doesn't discriminate based on age. Anyone of any age can apply 🙂
Good evening miss esther,trust you are doing well?
Please do berea college take admission this current month October-December 2022?
Hi! Admission is open from around June/July to January 15
Please Esther I’d like to know if Nursing requires Ans special test outside ielts
No it doesn’t. Entry requirements are the same for all Berea courses. You can submit your SAT/ACT in addition to IELTS if you have either but it’s optional.
Are IELTS tests hard ??
Hi Esther! I'm from Lahore, Pakistan. What are my chances of getting into Berea, given that my extra-curricular activities are pathetic?
Hey! Extra-curricular activities are important for acceptance into Berea. I will encourage you to search your background well and emphasize the activities in which you have engaged, no matter how little. You need to sell yourself well. Good-luck!
Hello, Esther. Is Berea really free? Like, even for international students?
Hi Shahreen! Yes it is! I am an international student completely on Berea’s scholarship!
@@EstherOlabisi thank for such a great update I’m a new subscriber have watched almost all your videos, I tried to find you on Instagram but couldn’t get your handle. Can you please give me your handle? And also can you do a video on how you submitted all your documents to Berea college for acceptance and the documents you submitted
Thank you
I'm still not believing that this school is free kkkk it's too good to be true kkkk, because then, how can they pay for everything (food, teachers ...) if there is no one who pays for the service . I am Brazilian so I do not understand much of the subject and my dream is to go to study in the USA but the money was barred, if the tuition is too low or free it will change my life! Could you explain a little about me? 🥰
@@giovanaajeje6086 did you get to know anything about this?
@@jiniamondal6681 yes, I found out what I researched, and in some places they said that all students who pass by do not pay tuition, some pay food, books and dormitories and not to pay depends on their financial income. Other places say that there is an annual fee of 40,000 thousand, but for you not to pay you have to make a specific scholarship request. And in others they said that students don't really pay tuition or board, dorm or books, but in the first year they have to make a deposit of $2,200 in addition to the tuition $50.00 and in subsequent years they must add $1,000 a year for other expenses and that work on campus was mandatory and paid, an average of $160 a month. And finally I found a website that said that during the period of studies you didn't pay, but after you graduated you had to pay, as if it were a loan and not literally a free college. Which one is right? or none of them are😂
Hello Esther,
I just came across your videos today, it’s been helpful.
Please I have a sister that is interested in Berea College Nursing School, is they anyhow I can contact you privately, I have somethings that I need clarification on 🙏🏼
which country??
Hii! I had a question. Will Berea refund my deposit if I end up not getting a visa? Or will they just keep the 2000$
No
Jk send them an email to ask
Heeey what about the essay the ask for? What could I write it about?:(
Sorry that I am replying late to this. I will make a video on this. You can be on the lookout for it
Hey, thanks so much for this video. Please I’ll like to know how life is with a baby on campus. If you have any idea on that or have been closed to any single mom on campus, pls I’ll like to get to know a bit of the situation. Thank you
My pleasure! Unfortunately,I don’t happen to have been close to any single mom on campus but from what I’ve observed from a distance, we have a significant amount of parents on campus. The college has the Eco Village apartments for families/people with kids, a daycare center, and other stuff. I have heard that professors are also usually understanding and accommodating when it comes to student-parents. If only I had someone to connect you to but I don’t 💜
@@EstherOlabisi thank you so much for this vital information
Hi Esther,i really hope you see this message,im thinking of applying to Berea this year
I wanted to ask if i can use my Waec result and if it isn't really that good do i still have good chances of getting accepted? And can I do the Duolingo test instead of ielts and are there specific grades to get for the nursing major? And is there an age gap, I'll be 17 this year December
Yh I want to know if I can upload transcript only one waec result
U can actually use your waec results or your high school transcript from S1 to S3. Anyone you wish to submit is okay
And Duolingo is okay girl. U have a wide range of options (sat,act, TOEFL, IELTS,or Duolingo
Hi!! Do they accept ged from international applicants? + what if i don't have teacher recommendations since i left hs a long time ago and only have ged?
You cannot apply without recommendation letters. Those letters don’t need to be from your high school teachers. An academic recommendation could be from a post-high school academic.
I don’t know about GED for international students as we don’t have GED in my home country.
@@EstherOlabisi is it wrong if i get my recommendations from my high school teachers??
what exactly do you need to write in the essay?
I will be making a video soon about the essay, stay tuned for that! 😃
Hi Esther I'm in Canada as an international student was wondering of it's possible to apply to berea college from here as an International student?
Hello! Yes it is. You can apply as a transfer student 😀
I heard their minimum GPA is 3.0 can i still apply with a lower GPA?
That isn’t mentioned in the section for international admission. Acceptance into Berea is not just about grades. You can still try if really interested.
Which IELTS did you do IELTS General or academic
Academic. Hope this helps!
Can I submit my SAT scores after turning in my Application. I take the SAT on Dec 4th and get my scores on Dec 17th.
Hello, I am unsure because Berea always emphasizes submitting all your documents at once. However, my best advice for you would be to give them a quick phone call. They might grant you an exception.
No just take the Duolingo test instead and post. I inquired and they told me that they will not be making exceptions for international students without English tests by 30th
What if I can't afford the traveling ticket to Berea
Hi! The scholarship doesn’t cover airfare but you can reach out to the admission office and see if they would provide any new information about that
Hey, so like I applied and It got to their site before the 30th Nov, but I haven't received any email till now... even the email stating they received but the DHL sent back that it was received by them
Hello! I did hear that they didn’t send out notification emails this year. I think it’s due to how unusual the academic/school’s calendar has become because of COVID. Please, check out the Berea College Intl student’s page, there’s a general update there 😊
@@EstherOlabisi thanks so much, I received a confirmation email on the 13th... So now I think I'll be waiting for the progress emails as to how I go through their selection process I think... Thanks❤️
@@EstherOlabisi I want ask you. I haven't yet received an email in January stating if my application will proceed or not except the one confirming that they received my application. I don't know why plz answer me
@@calmedcity God forbid! our applications were not trashed 😅 let's wait ...
@Akintola
Glad to hear you finally heard from them! I figured they started sending out notification emails about receiving applications...you just gotta wait for another update now! 😄
My family is poor, my parents can only contribute 2k per year for me to study abroad, is it enough money to study at this school? 2k include everything study, eat,...
Yes, BUT you do not need to receive any contribution from your family. That part of the form is simply to know your financial background. You can take care of your basic needs with what is provided and earned at Berea. If your parents still want to support you, it will be a huge plus!
@@EstherOlabisi how did you apply? 100% online or you mail them paper to their address
I find out whether I’m accepted tomorrow 🥺 hopefully I get in
Wow I’m excited for you! I really hope you are accepted! I would love to hear back here in the comment section! Good luck and Merry Christmas! ❤️❤️
And please, don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t 💖
@@EstherOlabisi it came a little late but I got in!!
@@EstherOlabisi also merry Christmas to you too❤️!
Glad it eventually came in...Wow I’m so happy for you!! Congratulations 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽🎉🎉🎉💖
@@joyoban4611 hey Joy! i'm glad you've made it. I am here waiting too as an international student. But I'm too anxious cuz the result won't come out until March. Btw, can i ask for your stats? i think it may help me a little from being stressed out cuz mine kinda sucks :< hope u can reply back thanks
Don't you pay at all? For apartment, food, fees?
Yes and no lol. You do "pay" a portion of room and board fees *indirectly*. It's indirect because they don't exactly collect the money from you after you are paid for working, it's just that you indirectly pay by working if you understand. Every other thing is personal expenses or tax which you can cover through summer savings and/or semester income.
Can loan be an acceptable source of fund to pay for the deposit
I think that would be up to you. As long as the money gets to them, the means for doing that is at your discretion.
Hi thanks for your vdo it’s very useful I love your vdo! I wanna get into this college as international student I’m very poor my mom has no job I don’t have dad and my grandma has small business which is she can’t pay me for tuition university/college in USA because it’s so expensive so I found this and I’m kinda worried about the cost because if I apply this and they accept me so I have to move to USA maybe with just 1000$ and my mom can’t send me money so I have to do job and I heard that j1/f1 visa can’t get job in usa so I wondered how can I find money to pay cost of living and by the way my English is not that good to be honest lol please help me thank u so much for this😭❤️
Berea is the place for you. Like I said in my reply to your other comment, you do not have to worry about getting a job because students get jobs on campus in Berea and that’s legal. Your room and board will be covered as you work on campus and you earn some money for miscellaneous stuff.
If you get a good IELTS/TOEFL score and the rest to apply & get into Berea, you will be just fine. Goodluck!
thank you soo much esther
pls can i also use Duolingo English test instead of ielts for application to berea college
because its part of their English profiency requirements
You’re welcome! The admission website does list Duolingo as an option, so, yes :)
Hello esther if i get accepted... will i get a free housing in berea hostel? And howmuch will some one earn if he work 15 hour weekly in berea.
Hello, yes you will get room and board in addition to the tuition scholarship. I will explain more about that and the pay scale in a future video.
Hi. The application is over ? 😭
Yes…Until around June 2022 🥲
@@EstherOlabisi ok 😪.that will be for which session?
@@Kessieraw For fall '23
@@EstherOlabisi okayyyy😭
Thank you so much 💓
Thanks for this video esther i want to ask want document i am to mail to berea admission office and secondly But is it compulsury you show english language proficiency even when you have learn english language throught your education
You're welcome! As far as I am concerned with Berea College, you do have to show proficiency test regardless. Perhaps you could email them to see if they would grant an exception as I never tried when I applied.
@@EstherOlabisiok tanks
@@pelumiomowunmi8210 Hi, I have the same situation as you. 😃May I know if they granted you an exception? Thanks.
Hi I'm already in a university in Nigeria, do I need to apply as a fresher or can I do transfer?
Hi! You can apply as a transfer but the chances of acceptance are lower. You may also choose to start all over since you haven’t graduated. Goodluck!
Hey! Can anybody please tell me what are the documents that we have to physically send to the college through mail?? It's urgent. Thank you!!
You only send documents that you did not upload online. If you uploaded all the required docs, you are not to send anything by mail. I hope that helps!
Thank you so much!!
Hi Esther
Does Berea accept Neco ?
Hi, I can neither answer yes or no simply because I actually don’t know. I want to say they would since it’s still a certifying exam but you could call or email the admission office to ask. Goodluck!
Hey Esther can I apply to berea with only SAT 1390
Yupp, the minimum is 980 on their website
Hi. I know this is coming late but do they have age limit?
There is no age limit .
Hey Esther I’m an undergraduate student can I get admitted into berea
Berea only accepts students without an undergrad degree. If you are not done with your degree and don’t mind starting over, you can can apply as a fresh candidate to Berea. Another option is to see if some of your credits will transfer from your current university and apply as a transfer student.
Do you have to attend the college for clinical and classes
I do not have clinicals since I am only a pre-veterinary student. That will be something I will do when I get to vet school.
But I know nursing majors have clinicals during their studies
@@EstherOlabisi so you I have to be on campus or it's all online?
On campus. Online was only a thing when COVID first started.