dramaka:


Those guys are annoying. This was back in 2014 and when I sent them a mail even with screen shots, they were clueless. Wasted money sending transcripts et al. They must have just updated their website after that experience.

femi321:
boss sorry to bother you,you have a PM

bigfrancis21:


It is pitiable what experiences well-meaning Nigerians in Nigeria have to go through regarding online payments as a result of the acts of unscrupulous ones.

slimmy2005:
when I worked did under some staffing agency, the pay was $13/hr. So why would I have a GC and still earn same

dramaka:



Alright, that's a lovely write up. I like the part about the big areas to focus on. My relatives in the U.S. have said i'll be silly to spend $40k on a course outside those three areas. I'm actually seeking to change career direction to one of those three areas you mentioned. And thank God, these schools make it easy unlike even here in Nigeria.
I don't mind going to a small school if the course is just right!

sodiksan:
Hello house,first time on the travel section and am new to all these,i don't even know the first step its involves wen it comes to travelling but i have a new Nigeria e passport!
I want to ask what are the possible ways a graduate can seek visa into USA am not skilled in any profession just a BSc(Ed) holder in computer science
what are the procedures for getting a masters degree programme at us universities,
Or ways to seek greener pastures
Please help explain pls all help and comments would be appreciated

Richmond996:


Sorry to quote you, but this GC thingy sef, what is so special about it. Why is everyone going gaga about it, am just asking cause that's ur endpoint in every advice u dish out here. I pray you get it ooo, so I can see that billions of dollars you will make and send home. this american dream sef

bigfrancis21:


Sorry, I'm just responding now. You can also email professors with similar research areas as yours directly indicating interest in joining him/her as part of their research team i.e. as a research assistant.

Another possibility is landing a GA after you land in the US and just before school starts.

You could also get administrative (non-academic) GA positions outside your department. There is often a central GA posting website for open GA vacancies though many GAs are filled by word of mouth and such vacancies never get posted online - this is where you would need to be present in the US to get something like this. Basically, it entails going from office to office and it works. Some people I know have gotten their GAs this way after arriving the US and before school starts.

paulbets:

Brotherly, i believe you are batch A. So the nysc certificate will definitely be out before next fall term begins. POP is just 18 more days from today. Tarry on a little while longer, it will be all worth it. Goodluck boss

bigfrancis21:


You have to work with your corpers liaison person (not sure exactly what it is called again) and work out something with him/her to cover you for the remaining period that you would be gone. You may have to give up all your monthly allowances or part of it as this involves also covering you at your CDS.

cutemorgan:

Although writing the Toefl/Ielts gives you a lot of options, there are still schools that waive the Toefl for Nigerians. All you need to do is peruse their website for info you require and mail grad coordinators if you need clarification. (I'm no guru sha oo, just say make I help small ni). Have you written the gre already?

dramaka:


3.73/4.0 by WES

slimmy2005:
what happens after 1st year?

thezionite:
@paulbets @nobody

Please I'm just in the process of applying for my transcript from Unilag to be sent to WES. Please I need your help with ur contact person. I just recently concluded Masters in information Technology and our certificates should be out be next month.

ebim:
Hello, I would like to study mathematics in graduate school,please what is the possibility of gaining admission considering I am studying computer science in school?
I also noticed most schools don't give Masters in mathematics only phd or masters on -the -way to phd that's why I am bothered.

michael1385:
pls i need guru in the house to help me answer my question...Is there any universities in US that accept only GRE and waive toefl or ielts for Nigerian students?

Tods:
That's so not true. I have 2 admissions for masters in mathematics for fall 2016 semester. I don't think there is any school that forces you to go straight for PhD in mathematics, only that there are some schools that give the option of going for masters ( bs to ms) or going straight for PhD (bs to PhD) It depends on what you choose.yours chances of gaining admission is not a problem so far u have the appropriate GRE scores the school seeks.computer science is very related to mathematics. So don't sweat it.

paulbets:

You will need the certificate. I will suggest you get it first

KELVIN086:

Sorry to ask sir , but even if one gets a GA position in school by what percentage would that reduce his tuition fee , I'm not asking for exact figures just estimates.

Anyiogwu:


I called University of South Carolina and they said they wave it for Nigerians

cutemorgan:

Exactly boss... A lot of them waive toefl for Nigerian applicants but we might not really know about it if we don't make enquiries.

Fortissimo:


Some schools offer only BS to PhD degrees for some disciplines. That is, they don't offer / admit for masters. Tho you might be awarded an MS if you drop out of the PhD.

Fortissimo:


I don't think applicants should be too focused on waivers. For example, if u scored 120/120 in your toefl, why on earth would anyone still request a waiver? It's an opportunity to stand out.

Tods:
Yea "Some", but there are many others that dont.

cutemorgan:

Having a great toefl score will definitely make applications stand out. As I did mentioned in one of my earlier posts, it even gives applicant more options. I answered the question based on what was asked. I wasn't trying to undermine the great effect an excellent toefl score can have on the application packet boss mi.

Fortissimo:


Ah my chief. I was just saying for the benefit of those silent readers. I agree with you. You na bigger boss. Na una dey pave the way for our phd. I respect you guys that are doing PhD straight from BS.