Educational advising

Educational Advising Center Membership And Member Services

Educational Advising Center (EAC) membership is closed for the present time.

The EAC is accepting new membership applications.  

Membership Benefits:

EAC Members will receive an EAC Membership Card which will identify them as members.  With a current EAC Membership Card in hand, membership benefits will include:

Sessions:

• General Introductory Session
• Pre-departure Orientation
• How to Choose a School and Finance your U.S. Education (EAC members only)
• Visa Preparation
• Parent Prep (EAC members only)

Workshops:

• Saving & Budgeting
• Exam Practice & Tips: TOEFL
• Exam Practice & Tips: SAT/ACT
• Exam Practice & Tips: GRE / GMAT (EAC members only)
• Information for PH.D seekers (EAC members only)
• Effective Essay Writing
• How to write a Letter of Recommendation (EAC members only)

Roundtable Discussions:

• Roundtable Q&A I: First Year Survival
• Roundtable Q&A II: U.S. degree in Cameroon

EAC Services:

• 3 hours of individual advising (EAC members only)
• Test prep lending library (deposit required)
• Free monthly articles on studying in the U.S. (EAC members only)
• Video University viewing: videos shown on perspective universities (EAC members only)
• First to receive emails on up and coming sessions (EAC members only)
• EAC membership card (EAC members only)
• Computer available for EAC members (EAC members only)

Study Groups:

Membership Drive: February 19th

Membership may also require compulsory attendance at a given session.

Visa Interview Preparation:

Members are eligible for individual visa preparation appointments year-round.  Members will first be expected to attend the Visa Interview Preparation Session and may do so for free accompanied by a parent or a sponsor at no extra charge.

Membership Fee:

The EAC membership fee is 25.000 FCFA and is good for one year.

Information Resource Center (IRC):

The Educational Advising Center (EAC) Office is situated within the Information Resource Center (IRC) at the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé.  EAC Membership does not include IRC membership which must be obtained separately and in accordance with IRC rules.  A description of how non-IRC members may arrange for entry into and use of the IRC is stated on the IRC webpage.  Note that such arrangements must be made in advance.

Membership Criteria:

Individuals will be required to meet basic criteria to be eligible to become an EAC member.  Successful applicants for membership will clearly demonstrate to the Educational Advisors (1) that they are serious students intending to pursue and complete studies in the U.S. with a clear (if not definitive) plan for their education and for their future, (2) that they are prepared to carry out that plan, (3) that they are capable of gathering the necessary financial support to complete their studies in the U.S., and (4)  how they intend to use the knowledge and skills they acquire in the U.S. upon their  return to Cameroon.  The EAC Membership Application and the application process are designed to assist the EAC in making this determination. 

EAC Membership Application:

Applications for EAC membership may be downloaded from here or picked up at the Information Resource Center (IRC) at the U.S. Embassy.  The fee to submit an application to an Educational Advisor for review and meet for an EAC membership application appointment is currently 1000 FCFA.

Membership Application Appointments:

Once a membership application is fully completed with all available information, the applicant needs to contact an Educational Advisor to make a membership application appointment (YaoundeEDU@state.gov).  At the appointment, applicants will submit the membership application and appointment fee (1000 FCFA), two current passport-sized photographs, and the completed EAC Membership Application to be reviewed with the Educational Advisor.  An orientation to the EAC including details of EAC membership will be given at that time.  Based on the criteria for EAC membership, the application for membership will be either accepted or denied.  Determination of acceptance or denial of membership could be made at the appointment or at a future date after further consideration by EAC.

Forfeiture of Membership:

EAC membership is a privilege and not a right.  An individual automatically forfeits his or her membership if the EAC determines that s/he has not granted proper respect and consideration to all those involved throughout the process.

Full EAC Membership Program Information:

Those who apply for EAC membership must have read and must agree to abide by the member “rules” as explained in the complete EAC Membership Program Information.

Useful Information:

For more information about study in the U.S., visit the Education USA web site: http://www.educationusa.state.gov/