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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by MrChillz(m): 10:08pm On Jul 28, 2017
DexxyAlebs:
thank you for the swift response, do you know if the Ms easily get funded there or it's the PhD?

Have an acquaintance who got into Ms I.T with full funding. You may wanna look up the school .
Check out their requirement and talk to the grad coordinator about any and all concerns.

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by 0110x: 10:23pm On Jul 28, 2017
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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by athorello(m): 12:12am On Jul 29, 2017
Haaaa! Kaplan be making GRE look like child's play whereas Manhattan will be showing you red flags.
Please which is the 5lb kini?

What's the prospect for geophysics research degree in schools like
Taxas A&M CS
U. Houston
U. Oklahoma
MTU
LSU
ULL

Insights and further recommendations will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by tosinooo: 1:43am On Jul 29, 2017
Wow! Thank you very much

aamstih:

Magoosh videos @ your convenience
Here it is
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t9ot6d07hp1lkm7/AADL_dTihjEvNBRCBsmAcoXja?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C3712356323



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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by DexxyAlebs(m): 5:01am On Jul 29, 2017
aamstih:

Magoosh videos @ your convenience
Here it is
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t9ot6d07hp1lkm7/AADL_dTihjEvNBRCBsmAcoXja?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C3712356323



God bless you richly

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by OGreene: 8:10am On Jul 29, 2017
314 is okay. Full scholarship is based on a combination of diff factors of which your test score is part of.
Apply to schools that normally fund international students. Do a thorough search. All the best!!

Yildiz:
Please house I need help. I have written gre before. My scores were V155 Q159 A3.0. Is that a good result for full scholarship or do I need to write again

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Yildiz: 12:04pm On Jul 29, 2017
OGreene:
314 is okay. Full scholarship is based on a combination of diff factors of which your test score is part of.
Apply to schools that normally fund international students. Do a thorough search. All the best!!

Please my full profile is undergrad in Nigeria 4.26/5, masters in turkey 3.5/4, I have 5 publications with over 30 citations, TOEFL 104. Studied EE. Can you advise me on schools to check?

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by OGreene: 4:52pm On Jul 29, 2017
Then you can apply for PhD. Mostly full funding is available for PhD students. You need to research on the schools to pick. Type your course on the search tab and check the student visa thread. There are many Engineering students. Just ask, still do your own research.

Yildiz:

Please my full profile is undergrad in Nigeria 4.26/5, masters in turkey 3.5/4, I have 5 publications with over 30 citations, TOEFL 104. Studied EE. Can you advise me on schools to check?
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Yildiz: 5:11pm On Jul 29, 2017
OGreene:
Then you can apply for PhD. Mostly full funding is available for PhD students. You need to research on the schools to pick. Type your course on the search tab and check the student visa thread. There are many Engineering students. Just ask, still do your own research.

Thanks alot
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by MrChillz(m): 5:22pm On Jul 29, 2017
Yildiz:

Please my full profile is undergrad in Nigeria 4.26/5, masters in turkey 3.5/4, I have 5 publications with over 30 citations, TOEFL 104. Studied EE. Can you advise me on schools to check?

You have an excellent profile. Just take GRE and get a decent score. I'm sure you'll find it easy getting into first 100 ranked schools.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Yildiz: 5:23pm On Jul 29, 2017
MrChillz:


You have an excellent profile. Just take GRE and get a decent score. I'm sure you'll find it easy getting into first 100 ranked schools.
Thanks I have gre 314 but my analytical writing is just 3.0
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by MrChillz(m): 6:05pm On Jul 29, 2017
Yildiz:

Thanks I have gre 314 but my analytical writing is just 3.0

Apply for PhD. Write a very good SOP and make sure your LOR is strong. You'd get fully funded admissions.

What's your area of research? So I may suggest some schools.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Yildiz: 7:11pm On Jul 29, 2017
MrChillz:


Apply for PhD. Write a very good SOP and make sure your LOR is strong. You'd get fully funded admissions.

What's your area of research? So I may suggest some schools.
Image and signal processing
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Yildiz: 7:20pm On Jul 29, 2017
MrChillz:


Apply for PhD. Write a very good SOP and make sure your LOR is strong. You'd get fully funded admissions.

What's your area of research? So I may suggest some schools.
Please can I use LOR dated 2013? That's during my masters
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by MrChillz(m): 7:34pm On Jul 29, 2017
Yildiz:

Please can I use LOR dated 2013? That's during my masters
That's not how it works. You'll almost be insulated from the entire process unless your recommender allows you access to his email.
During your application, you'll be required to fill in the names and email addressees of your recommenders. The school will contact them with a link to submit your LOR. So to answer your question, I don't think LOR of 2013 will cut it.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by MrChillz(m): 7:36pm On Jul 29, 2017
Yildiz:

Image and signal processing

Check out University of Nebraska Lincoln
Michigan technological university
Kansas state university
Northeastern university
University of Massachusetts ( Boston, Lowell or Dartmouth)

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Yildiz: 8:24pm On Jul 29, 2017
MrChillz:


Check out University of Nebraska Lincoln
Michigan technological university
Kansas state university
Northeastern university
University of Massachusetts ( Boston, Lowell or Dartmouth)
Thanks. What of Princeton? Can I try
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by 0110x: 8:31pm On Jul 29, 2017
0110x:
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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 8:01am On Jul 30, 2017
I think it's important to make distinction between magoosh video lessons and the video solutions. For preparation the video lessons in my opinion are better especially for those who are struggling with creating time for prep plus the video lessons are well structured and thus allow concentration on areas where one might be having difficulties.

That said, I observed that most links posted here stopped working after some time, so I don't know if I should post d link or the PM route is better. The video lessons is around 1.4GB COVERING all sections.

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by DreManuel(m): 8:35pm On Jul 30, 2017
Yildiz:

Thanks. What of Princeton? Can I try

With GRE score of 314, Princeton would be ambitious. But if you have $90 for application fee, you might give it a try. Who knows your research area and publications coupled with strong SOP, LOR can stand you out.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Yildiz: 9:09pm On Jul 30, 2017
DreManuel:


With GRE score of 314, Princeton would be ambitious. But if you have $90 for application fee, you might give it a try. Who knows your research area and publications coupled with strong SOP, LOR can stand you out.
I've searched ksu and it seems impressive and am within their GRE range. I hope to apply there. But how would you rate them
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by DreManuel(m): 9:37pm On Jul 30, 2017
Yildiz:

I've searched ksu and it seems impressive and am within their GRE range. I hope to apply there. But how would you rate them

I really dont know about the school but I think its in the top 150 in the US. Again, school ranking is not all encompassing. For instance, Yale is a tier 1 US school, but I would rather go to Georgia tech which is a lower ranking school as an engineering student cos its better in that. So I think what matters is the rating of the program you are going for, the reputation of the professor you will work with and the facilities they have, and most especially FUNDING.

And it's great that you fall within their GRE range. But that's not all. Some things should set you apart.

Now, since you are a PhD student and most PhDs in the US are fully funded, KSU might be a reasonable choice based on your profile.

What term are you looking at applying to? Do you still have enough time to retake the GRE? I think if the average GRE score for the school is 314, and you submit a 325 score, you will automatically stand out and have 99% chance of full funding, ceteris paribus.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Yildiz: 9:44pm On Jul 30, 2017
DreManuel:


I really dont know about the school but I think its in the top 150 in the US. Again, school ranking is not all encompassing. For instance, Yale is a tier 1 US school, but I would rather go to Georgia tech which is a lower ranking school as an engineering student cos its better in that. So I think what matters is the rating of the program you are going for, the reputation of the professor you will work with and the facilities they have, and most especially FUNDING.

And it's great that you fall within their GRE range. But that's not all. Some things should set you apart.

Now, since you are a PhD student and most PhDs in the US are fully funded, KSU might be a reasonable choice based on your profile.

What term are you looking at applying to? Do you still have enough time to retake the GRE? I think if the average GRE score for the school is 314, and you submit a 325 score, you will automatically stand out and have 99% chance of full funding, ceteris paribus.
I hope to apply for Fall 2018. I can write GRE in 2 months time hopefully. Actually their requirements is 305. But am open to all possible options. My research interest is image and signal processing but I would like to work in a biomedical imaging group.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by DreManuel(m): 10:01pm On Jul 30, 2017
Yildiz:

I hope to apply for Fall 2018. I can write GRE in 2 months time hopefully. Actually their requirements is 305. But am open to all possible options. My research interest is image and signal processing but I would like to work in a biomedical imaging group.

For fall 2018, you would have a lot of time to prepare and retake another GRE. Top schools like MIT, Stanford, UMich, etc usually have deadlines for fall ranging from Dec 15 - Jan 15. And you can expect similar or later deadlines for other schools. I'm sure you can find that info on the school's website.

Since their requirement is 305 and you have 314, you should have an edge over other applicants assuming they don't have similar scores.

But I don't know about your research area. So it is better you do more googling about schools that offer that program and what their likely GRE scores would be. If you are willing to shoot for a top school, then you can decide if to write another GRE. But work should begin on how to craft an original and exceptional SOP, and what professors to give you outstanding LOR. And also you can start writing professors from likely schools about your research interests and what your thoughts are about their work that you find similar to your topic.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by happyroyalty: 11:39pm On Jul 30, 2017
happyroyalty:



Please i will like to have the video, you can see it to princealiga@gmail.com THANKS.
okoope:
I think it's important to make distinction between magoosh video lessons and the video solutions. For preparation the video lessons in my opinion are better especially for those who are struggling with creating time for prep plus the video lessons are well structured and thus allow concentration on areas where one might be having difficulties.

That said, I observed that most links posted here stopped working after some time, so I don't know if I should post d link or the PM route is better. The video lessons is around 1.4GB COVERING all sections.




Please i will like to have the video, you can send it to princealiga@gmail.com THANKS.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Okusi(m): 9:31am On Jul 31, 2017
I applied for Msc Civil Engineering at Morgan State University for Fall 2017 but still awaiting decision. Can something still come out from that side since they are resuming on 22nd?
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by DreManuel(m): 11:10am On Jul 31, 2017
Okusi:
I applied for Msc Civil Engineering at Morgan State University for Fall 2017 but still awaiting decision. Can something still come out from that side since they are resuming on 22nd?

Maybe they put you on the waiting list. Why not mail them?
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Ndawe(f): 12:52pm On Jul 31, 2017
Scholastica16:
As most know, I applied to 8 schools. Michigan State and Uni of Houston were my preferred destinations in that order and for obvious reasons: Michigan state was the highest rated of the schools I applied to whilst Uni of Houston posed (In my opinion) the best connections to the oil and gas industry based on its location and proximity to the oil Hub.


.

Oh wow, so good to read from you; I have been silently waiting for your update and even though the outcome wasn't anything you'd hoped for, yours is waiting for its grand delivery to you.

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Okusi(m): 2:19pm On Jul 31, 2017
DreManuel:

Maybe they put you on the waiting list. Why not mail them?
I have. They said it'll be decided soon
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by adelawry(m): 2:53pm On Jul 31, 2017
mfarad:


Prof sirRiddy, I'm only trying to ​follow the footsteps of yourself​ and the other "elders" in the house. Appreciate​ your continuous contributions to the thread.

@bolded, Sure, I've read the thread but there's no discounting your sage advice whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Here's my profile:

Undergraduate GPA: (Petroleum Engineering, from Nigeria uni, ) 3.09/5 (2.97/3- WES)
TOEFL: 104 (R 30, L 28, S 24, W 22)
GRE: 309 (Q 157, V 152, A 3.5)

Target Schools:
University of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Louisiana state university, Baton rouge.
(No categorisation, since safe schools are no longer safe)
Still searching for others (applying to few schools due to financial constraints, after all it's only one admit one needs wink )

While I understand that PhDs are the priority when it comes to funding, I'm yet to see how a PhD suits my career projections atm. Hence, I'm looking at an MSc in Petroleum Engineering (despite the downturn)

Will appreciate any intel on the aforementioned schools and others... Respect!


You can check out University of Wyoming
And University of West Virginia.

One of them require a GPA of 2.75 and you could have a PhD in PE without MSc.
And I also think, you have a good enough GRE scores for those schools. I'll like to speak with you directly. Have sent a pm. RSVP

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Okusi(m): 3:42pm On Jul 31, 2017
DreManuel:

Maybe they put you on the waiting list. Why not mail them?
I have. They said it'll be decided soon
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by ocheaigbomian: 5:47am On Aug 01, 2017
0110x:

Please send a PM. Thanks

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