bioemmy:
To the gurus in the house, what are my chances of getting a straight PhD admission with funding in the USA?

I have a bsc in Microbiology (4.46/5) with 2 publications yet to be published.


Gradually preparing for my GRE

ponpon:
send email patrick.jimoh60@gmail.com

omolorlarh:

Is it advisable to contact them even if your course does not require it?

omolorlarh:


please please please.

elevatedmind:


Is it a STEM course, if yes, contacting them is in your best interest. You will be able to ascertain if it will be worthwhile spending your hard earned money on that school (you will be able to know if the Prof that is working in your area of research is taking a new student and if he has funding). Like checkout a scenario where you indicate in your SOP that you want to work with say "Prof A" because he does research in "project B" but then Prof A is retiring, on sabbatical or has no funding. Contacting him prior to submitting your app will enable you be smart and maybe change research interest or school.

Another advantage of contacting POI is you will be able to sell yourself ahead of other candidates. Like after reading 2/3 of his publications and showing him you know your stuff, the Prof might pick interest in you and maybe request for a Zoom/Skype conversation. Such will give you a boost during the admission decision because the Prof might fight for you if he thinks you are a good fit for his research group.

There are many other cases, these are the ones I can remember based on my very little knowledge..

omolorlarh:

Thank you very much

Reconciled2003:
Hello, Nlanders!
I graduated in Mechanical Engineering with a GPA of 4 of 5. I have the zeal for continuous education. Is my grade high enough to pursue a Master's degree in the U.S? Or I should first have my Master's in Nigeria and later apply for PhD in the U.S.

Officialhow:


I already sent a mail

Deanny:
Is there no runs for gre?

Reconciled2003:
Hello, Nlanders!
I graduated in Mechanical Engineering with a GPA of 4 of 5. I have the zeal for continuous education. Is my grade high enough to pursue a Master's degree in the U.S? Or I should first have my Master's in Nigeria and later apply for PhD in the U.S.

elevatedmind:
Hello all!!

I have a friend - a med student in year four. He wants to specialize in US after completing his MBBS here. Please, I would like to know the path doctors take. I am thinking writing the GRE and TOEFL then applying for a Master's in Public Health; then on getting there, they complete the MS in Public Health and go on to specialize. Please, anyone with knowledge should enlighten me and if possible, point me to someone that has done similar stuff on this trend.

Thanks a lot. I look forward to your replies.

bioemmy:
To the gurus in the house, what are my chances of getting a straight PhD admission with funding in the USA?

I have a bsc in Microbiology (4.46/5) with 2 publications yet to be published.


Gradually preparing for my GRE

ponpon:
Very high!!! and why you sleep many people are applying already... Major micro programs no longer need the GRE

AYORICH:
Must someone have a publication before securing admission

dcutey:


Danjaninja, please invite me to the GRE facebook group. My email is olajideogundimu12@gmail.com. Thanks

ponpon:
There is runs sir. Check the first page of this thread and read till this page, you will find it...

Deanny:
Didnt see anything still. Plesse can you quote it

Deanny:
Didnt see anything still. Plesse can you quote it

omolorlarh:

What he is trying to tell you is NO RUNS. Read from page 1 to the last page, you will find all the informations you need.

ponpon:
Waste your time not sir... x greater than 2 points CGPA gets fully funded on this end sir!!!!