Hi Dr. Bear, Have you or anyone you are aware of thought of writing a book on navigating through the application process at SA schools? I have heard that applying for doctoral level programs is very difficult for Americans. I have often wondered why someone has not written a book or guide on the subject. It would probably sell very well. Abner
In the late 70s-early 80s, there was such a book, and quite a good one, written by a woman who was going through the University of South Africa process. About 120 pages of single-spaced typing. While I was able to describe it in Bears' Guide, she insisted on selling it herself -- and, unfortunately, was not as reliable in filling orders as one might have wished. (Her husband was a famous Hollywood personality, and she had quite a busy life.) Still, feedback suggested many people benefited from it. When she decided not to reprint it, again I offered to take it over, and again she declined. I have no plans in this regard. I wonder if, possibly, one (or more) of the SA schools would find this a good idea, both to help with enrollments and to save them time in answering potential student questions. (Recall that the 1st edition of Bears Guide was done with the assistance of the University of London, which saw it as a way to get more US applications.)
Perhaps it would be better if the SA schools would just improve their foreign student admissions process! Of course, it would be great if we had world peace too. Tom
There was a company (AIHEC) that was the US representative for UNISA, but their website has been dormant for many years; http://www.aihec.com/index_files/slide0001.html
IACI (International Academic Correspondence Incorporated) is the UNISA agent for the USA and Canada. I have heard that this company is very good at cutting through the red tape that usually is present during the application/admission process at UNISA.
