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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 8:09pm On Sep 01, 2017 |
Scholastica16: Exactly, some of these schools have close to 100% placement rates. I'm applying to the MFin not the MBA - I do not have the experience required for the MBA. TBH, recruitment is my primary motivating force for applying to these schools; I'm really after the platform that comes with the school. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 8:02pm On Sep 01, 2017 |
I registered early July and started preparations at that time; but my July prep was off and on. I ramped up in August. I used Magoosh videos along with the Princeton's review. The test today was quite scary; I was not sure I would get a good computer and keyboard (I usually get bad computers for things like this) hence my paranoia. I was tense at first, but by the second essay I got more relaxed. I enjoyed the first Q and V extremely well; not so much for the second set. Both were brutal, especially the Quant - while I was familiar with most of the questions, they required longer calculations and I couldn't remember all the steps. By the time the exam was done, I just wanted to get out of the hall. 1 Like |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 7:51pm On Sep 01, 2017 |
Scholastica16:Thanks. That's where the problem lies. I was looking at MIT's MFin - the programme's online page says the mid-80 range for GRE Q is 163 - 170. I'm really hoping I can get in as some kind of "diversity" candidate. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 7:48pm On Sep 01, 2017 |
dawbbleOuEi: I used magoosh and Princeton to study, then Manhattan's 5LB book for questions. You should revise all you have studied before going into the exam. I didn't do that and paid for it; my second section was extremely tough and some of the questions I missed were things that I had come across during study but had failed to revise. 2 Likes |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 7:09pm On Sep 01, 2017 |
Scholastica16:Oh okay, I didn't do very good for my choice school. I got 324 (Q:162 V:162), took the exam today so nothing yet on AWA. 3 Likes |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 7:04pm On Sep 01, 2017 |
dawbbleOuEi: You sure know your GRE words! |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 6:09pm On Sep 01, 2017 |
TheZed: How do you study? What materials did you use? How much time do you have to study? These are key areas you may need to look at. |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 5:58pm On Sep 01, 2017 |
bigfrancis21: Great. Just as a general q, you have any opinion on "diversity" admission in schools like MIT and Columbia; I'm looking at some programs but I'll probably find it tough getting in without being some sort of "diversity" candidate. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 5:38pm On Sep 01, 2017 |
DreManuel: Hello, so I've taken my GRE so I think I can ask questions on here now. I wanted ask about the jobs market in Charlotte-Raleigh-Durham area. I'm seriously looking at Duke's Fuqua School of Business and chances for getting employers that could sponsor the H1B. Also, any thoughts on diversity considerations when schools hand out admissions? |
Romance / Re: Man Looking For A Virgin Graduate To Occupy His Kitchen by gokuu(m): 10:36am On Aug 31, 2017 |
What a sexist pig! 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 10:23am On Aug 31, 2017 |
bigfrancis21: Oh now I see; it's much clearer now. But the schools I'm applying to have not asked for any conversion. Could it be that they have their own internal evaluation process? |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 11:45pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
Emexnairaland: Pardon me for taking a moment of levity. It wasn't meant as a slight, I was just being realistic. I think it's important to also consider the career prospects when applying to graduate programs; you want to know about graduate recruitment and the possibility of getting an employer that can sponsor you for the H1B especially if you want to stay over in America and garner work experience. This is even more important because republicans have total control of the US government and have vowed a very muscular immigration policy. I guess I just think there are other considerations that we want to look at. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 8:06pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
bigfrancis21: I'm trying to understand your figures here. How is it possible that as your reduce the base, the GPA rises? Shouldn't they move in tandem? From your estimation, 1.75/5.0 will equal a perfect 3.0 on a 3.0 scale. |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 5:51pm On Aug 30, 2017 |
folmus: Haha...it appears people no longer consider job prospects in applying to universities anymore, some just want to cross border. Which one is point and kill university again!! 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Skills To Acquire Before Relocating To The US. by gokuu(m): 11:19pm On Aug 29, 2017 |
You're comments are really out of touch. To be suggesting that Nigeria is "one of the fairest countries in the world" is not only disingenuous, but untrue in every sense of the word. Nigeria and "fairness" should not be used in the same sentence. When you say Dangote started with borrowed funds, you engage in sophistry. Let us not kid ourselves; Dangote has always been a progeny of the powerful Dantata family. No one truly knows how Dangote started his business, but one thing we can all agree is that Dangote, whom I respect so much, has had opportunities the "99.9%" will never have. It's like comparing Mohammed Indimi's 22-year old nephew to a regular Nigerian graduate; and then arguing that they are on the same footing when that is clearly not case. Say for instance, both submitt the identical business proposals to a bank, we all know that one proposal would be rejected, while the other would be endorsed even before a formal appraisal. Banks want to make money but they do not like risks; and as long as powerful continue to borrow, the banks cannot be bothered to lend to less fortunate people in any substantial way. I hate to break it to you, but the number of luxurious cars on the streets has nothing to do with the poverty rate or lack of opportunity in the country. Come on, are you really that shallow? I will not dignify your comments on taxes with a response because I have concluded that you do not have a good grasp of the concept of taxation and a social safety net. Your comments on natural resources are highly pedestrian and poorly developed. When you talk about any kind of resource, you must be sure to put it in context. Nigeria's natural resources may seem "large" in absolute terms, but when you look at it relative to the population, you will see that trouble is looming especially with our population growth rate. Citing a few popular business men as "grass-to-grace" exemplars totally misrepresents the Nigerian situation; you are essentially arguing that people make their life's decision based on the "exception" rather than the "rule". It's good to dream big, but making decisions by thinking "what-would-Dangote-do" will get you in a lot of trouble. In all, if you think you can juggle the Nigerian system, then do that. But for rank-and-file Nigerians, it may more prudent to seek a society where your handiwork is rewarded more instantaneously as opposed to waiting forever for our Nigerian messiah who has been coming since 1960. 9 Likes |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 1:39pm On Aug 29, 2017 |
DeeTus: Not just lazy, but with an inordinate sense of entitlement. The same mentality that has killed Nigeria. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Governor El-rufai Meets Members Of The US Senate & House Of Reps (photos) by gokuu(m): 9:40pm On Aug 28, 2017 |
abdulrazat: Hehe... there were actually two US senators there; Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colorado) and Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware). Stop venting, its no big deal. |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 11:14pm On Aug 27, 2017 |
femi312:Haha...Oga you harsh o! But truth be told, to be talking about PhD requires a high level of commitment and research. How can someone just go and study "chemistry" in a PhD programme? And at the same time is not willing to take the GRE. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Skills To Acquire Before Relocating To The US. by gokuu(m): 10:58pm On Aug 27, 2017 |
Nsogbu1992: It's good that you have mentioned some few names; while I will big go into details, know that these are exceptions rather than the rule. You have simply picked data points that are favourable to your narrative; if you look at the full picture, you will see that small businesses die faster than they thrive. On Finance grads, it would seem you are unaware of incomes on Wall Street. Maybe you want to double-check that. I agree that there is a higher chance of "blowing" in Nigeria; while this may sound good to the ear, truth is most people lack the "access" required to "blow" in Nigeria. At the end of the day, people simply want a fair shot where they are confident that their hard work will come into fruition. This has not been the Nigerian story. I have not said anything about the UK, but you will know that UK tax rates are progressive and have major major tax deductibles such that the effective tax rate is well below 50%. Again, these taxes are used to provide amenities guaranty decent living standards. in fact, when I calculate my service charges annual basis and healthcare costs, I would rather pay such taxes. Also, it is misleading you to assume that "most" people in the U.K. live on welfare, that is simply not true! The math does not add up. Again, this debate is not about me. However, since you're so rich from your Nigerian success story, please be my friend. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Skills To Acquire Before Relocating To The US. by gokuu(m): 5:14pm On Aug 27, 2017 |
Nsogbu1992: Hehehe...you seem to know everything and everyone. You know how much everyone earns, and all their worries. Nsogbu1992 the benevolent!!! We're not talking about your visions and imaginations here; we are talking about opportunity and an environment where people can get a fair shot. To become "your own boss" as you put it; do you not have need capital for that? Or are you simply just going to "dream it" into reality? Last I checked, you need capital to start a business esp. in Nigeria where you massive operational costs. No amount of dreams can change the accounting equation of: ASSETS = LIABILITIES + CAPITAL. Your idea of liabilities is quite rudimentary and shallow. There is no org. that does not have debt on its books. Even cash-awash Apple has debt on its books. In fact, as a Finance major, I can tell you for free that the optimal capital structure is 100:0 Debt:Equity ratio. So your "indebtedness" argument is totally ludicrous. Also, ask yourself, who are Nigerian CEOs? Most top CEOs in Nigeria are actually imported from the US or U.K. and that's a fact. Can Nigerians be successful in Nigeria? Absolutely!!! What are the chances of such success for an "average" Nigerian? NEAR ZERO!! No society is totally fair, but Nigeria takes LOPSIDED to a whole new level. People have primary and secondary goals; for most, their primary goal is to have a decent and dignified life. They want to work, earn and provide for their families. Simply having inordinate visions of become a "black CEO" will not pay school fees or set you up for retirement. It's very easy to talk about "chasing dreams" but you fail to realise that most Nigerians have fairly simple dreams like a nice home, food on the table, good education, security, and a dignified retirement. The current Nigerian system makes this virtually impossible for the vast majority; even if they work their hearts out, their efforts are not valued. The question you may wanna answer: why should people remain in an environment where their contributions are not recognised? 5 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Skills To Acquire Before Relocating To The US. by gokuu(m): 2:08pm On Aug 27, 2017 |
walexy100: Hehe...I think I'll leave that to the impassioned artisans. |
Travel / Re: Skills To Acquire Before Relocating To The US. by gokuu(m): 4:25am On Aug 27, 2017 |
sonnie10: On point! We Nigerians have to learn to play the long game. It's myopic to think financial leverage is simply bad. I even hear that w/o a credit score, you'd find things extremely tough to accomplish cos then you have no footprint that shows your level of financial responsibility. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Accommodation Needed In USA by gokuu(m): 4:15am On Aug 27, 2017 |
TWoods:It's amazing. I understand somewhat tho, people just want out of Naija! |
Travel / Re: Skills To Acquire Before Relocating To The US. by gokuu(m): 3:51am On Aug 27, 2017 |
sonnie10:Another great way to look at it. Not bad at all, especially when considering that promotions and bonuses will come, not to mention benefits. One could even save up enough to start a business. It's amazing how low the interest rates are in the US. In Nigeria, the federal government borrows at roughly 22% (which forms the base rate) for Nigerian debt. So an individual with a decent credit history could be looking at say 26% - which is outrageous!!! |
Travel / Re: Skills To Acquire Before Relocating To The US. by gokuu(m): 3:31am On Aug 27, 2017 |
bigfrancis21: Pls give advise for someone who studied Finance. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Skills To Acquire Before Relocating To The US. by gokuu(m): 3:29am On Aug 27, 2017 |
Nsogbu1992: Hehe...even if I use your huge estimate of 5k a month for student loans and mortgage, that comes to 60k a year. If your making basic income or 190k (which is probably the lowest you can get for an Elite MBA) you'd have 130k (before taxes). Know that this is first-year associate income exclusive of bonuses. Isn't that great? At the very least, It's light years ahead of living in penury in Nigeria and deceiving yourself that you are some sort of "first class citizen". So, it really is a much better opportunity for people who have strong intellectual capabilities to leave Nigeria. When they do decide to come back, they'd be looking at CEO-level Nigerian jobs. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Skills To Acquire Before Relocating To The US. by gokuu(m): 2:26am On Aug 27, 2017 |
Nsogbu1992: Hehe...first, you can get great jobs as long as you know what you're doing. When I got to UNILAG in 2012, the graduating class then had some really ambitious students that went on to complete MBAs in the US. One went to the Wharton MBA and had 3 job offers from Mckinsey, Bain and Goldman Sachs (these are jobs with basic pay of $190k exclusive of bonuses), he went with Goldman. Another, went to Darthmouth's Tuck Business schools (borrowed about $100k) and now works with BCG in Chicago. I know another that went to NYU's Stern and is now at Vice President at American Airlines. If you're really good and know what you're doing, student debt can really help you achieve your dreams. Of course, when you borrow, don't go and study drama or liberal arts. You'd only be getting yourself in trouble. And if you've suffered in Nigeria, trust me, you will use your sense very well. 17 Likes 2 Shares |
Travel / Re: Skills To Acquire Before Relocating To The US. by gokuu(m): 1:58am On Aug 27, 2017 |
Nsogbu1992: While I agree that many Nigerian are naturally gifted, I beg to differ with your conclusion that Nigerian traveling abroad for better opportunities simply want to be rich. That is not the case, Nigerians are simply disenchanted and do not see things improving anytime soon, and time is running out. It's not just that there are few jobs, the Nigerian ambience is extremely tough for many. I also don't buy the "second class citizen" thing, because when you look at substance, the vast majority of Nigerians are less than "second class" citizens even in here in Nigeria. If people believe they have a better shot abroad, then by all means! I know lots of people that have gone, done MBAs, worked in the US for 3 years, and are back in Nigeria; they got really big roles with huge pay that they would not have gotten if they simply sat on their oars hoping for national development. In their cases, id say the American dream is alive in Nigeria. 7 Likes |
Travel / Re: Skills To Acquire Before Relocating To The US. by gokuu(m): 1:43am On Aug 27, 2017 |
Nsogbu1992:There's nothing wrong with debt, as long as you manage it properly. You have to borrow to convert your "Human Capital" to "Financial Capital". In Nigeria, the near dearth of access to credit is one of the major reasons for poor human capital development and the poverty that comes with it. It makes sense to get a loan of $200,000 for a good MBA that can get you to C-suite jobs of up to a $300,000 a year. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 1:26am On Aug 27, 2017 |
Anyone here with insights on Duke and MIT business school admissions? Will really appreciate. |
Celebrities / Re: Pete Edochie And Harry B Anyanwu Pose On Movie Set by gokuu(m): 4:13pm On Aug 23, 2017 |
Who are these UGLY mufungus? |
Crime / Re: Nigerian Strangled To Death By South African Policemen by gokuu(m): 2:40am On Aug 18, 2017 |
Please what is "Igbo"? It's amazing how some people are calling on the Nigerian government to do something, when they have all but sworn allegiance to the nnamdi charade. |
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