bigfrancis21:


First, which school is that? You may need to drop it for your own benefit, someone else here studying in the school or who applied to it before may be able to better assist you. Things like a school that you applied to are not things to hide on this forum, you never can tell the wealth of information and help you may receive by being totally open.

Second, if the school needs GRE, boy they NEED GRE. You must satisfy ALL requirements to get admission. I have noticed that we Nigerians love to think that if I satisfy 3 out of 5 requirements, I don try na, they should mercy for me. Unfortunately the US system does not work that way and they have a system that applies the same requirements to everybody. It is a system based on merit. You would have to write and pass the GRE to complete your file at the school or believe me your application will remain incomplete/pending while you wait thinking admission will come in, and nothing will and the year comes to an end. Except you choose to apply to another school waiving both requirements. You better act fast.

Observer25:


no GRE required?

femi312:
Tuition waiver? Are you the dean? Most thesis masters dont get tuition waiver in UMD takeless of a one year masters program that adds nothing to the department

imperiouxx:


Exactly. Let's forget about the paying of due part. He seems to be saucy, that's why I backed what the other guy said. Being international students representing of a country in U.S, we need to learn to be humble and answer questions intelligently.

vickertony:

Well-done Boss,

Been reading your comments, seems you have experience with graduate admission,i have a few questions to ask you please!


1.I studied Accounting,can i get admission with funding, i graduated with 2.2, i know its upto 3. on naija scale of 5.0,i haven't seen my transcript, so i made the calculations my self, am serving by November, i only have statement of result and no cgpa is written on it.

2. Will i write GRE, Toefl and Sat all at once to stand a chance of getting funded by the school i apply to and what grades should i aim to stand a chance in all three exams?

3.what are my chances of remaining in the USA after my graduation?I don't want to come back to Nigeria, ever!

4.Am looking at September 2018,when should i start applying for Admission?

5.I have this uncle in Missouri, do you think is better i apply to a university in Missouri in terms of Accommodation so as to stay with him,his family and other unforseen expenses?

6.This my personal Hustle, my parents don't have much money to help me out, what are my chances of ever succeeding, i know some people here are from not so rich family.

Thanks, patiently waiting for your reply

vickertony:


3.what are my chances of remaining in the USA after my graduation? I don't want to come back to Nigeria, ever!

Johnolukolade:



Well done Sir. You can get admitted with your grade sir. To get funded, you'll need only TOEFL and GRE scores for graduate studies.
You'll have to go to the exams and records department in your school so that they'll prepare your transcript fast as you can't do anything without that transcript.
Your chances of staying in the USA can be decided because overstaying will roll you outta status and you'll be living illegally.
You can't decide that you wanna school in Missouri because your uncle stays there. I believe you're man enough and should be able to cater for yourself in other States in the US.

LagosismyHome:

@bold ....take it easy oooo. na so Nigeria bad reach

LagosismyHome:

@bold ....take it easy oooo. na so Nigeria bad reach

vickertony:

Well-done Boss,

Been reading your comments, seems you have experience with graduate admission,i have a few questions to ask you please!


1.I studied Accounting,can i get admission with funding, i graduated with 2.2, i know its upto 3. on naija scale of 5.0,i haven't seen my transcript, so i made the calculations my self, am serving by November, i only have statement of result and no cgpa is written on it.

Notthing is impossible just that you need to identify with many schools/faculty to know maybe they have fund for you

2. Will i write GRE, Toefl and Sat all at once to stand a chance of getting funded by the school i apply to and what grades should i aim to stand a chance in all three exams?

You don't need SAT since you are going for graduate studies. Don't just apply for GRE and TOEFL but ace it to stand a funding chance.

3.what are my chances of remaining in the USA after my graduation?I don't want to come back to Nigeria, ever!

I will be worry of getting here first before thinking of that.

4.Am looking at September 2018,when should i start applying for Admission?

Most times preparation is a year to entrance year, so for you the time is now. Register for standardized exams and get your transcript ready. Once you have done that, submit your application on time like before Jan 2018

5.I have this uncle in Missouri, do you think is better i apply to a university in Missouri in terms of Accommodation so as to stay with him,his family and other unforseen expenses?

is he ready to accommodate you? does he stay close to the campus? I suggest you don't start by thinking of getting help from anyone.

6.This my personal Hustle, my parents don't have much money to help me out, what are my chances of ever succeeding, i know some people here are from not so rich family.

That's why you need to ace your GRE and TOEFL in order to get a tuition waiver plus monthly stipend anything short of that may make your life miserable for you if you don't have sufficient money here.

Thanks, patiently waiting for your reply

vickertony:

Well-done Boss,

Been reading your comments, seems you have experience with graduate admission,i have a few questions to ask you please!


3.what are my chances of remaining in the USA after my graduation?I don't want to come back to Nigeria, ever!

biikeys:

You're hilarious

vickertony:
@ log1

Thank you very much for your input

Can you please explain what you mean by Ace GRE and Toefl..
Do you mean score very High?

vickertony:
@ log1

Thank you very much for your input

Can you please explain what you mean by Ace GRE and Toefl..
Do you mean score very High?

onihaxy:
i'm a grateful and proud beneficiary of the TOEFL promotional offer. May God bless everyone involved in making this happen. its a promise, i will surely replicate and be part of future promotional offers to new generations on this platform soonest. Thanks to every member who took out time from their busy schedules to attend to issues on this thread. God bless.

from an addicted Ghost Reader

Yarnvibes:
New to this thread.

I decided to go for an undergraduate study in the US. Computer science to be precise.

Already has an international passport. What and what do I also need or have to do??

Help a bro

onihaxy:
i'm a grateful and proud beneficiary of the TOEFL promotional offer. May God bless everyone involved in making this happen. its a promise, i will surely replicate and be part of future promotional offers to new generations on this platform soonest. Thanks to every member who took out time from their busy schedules to attend to issues on this thread. God bless.

from an addicted Ghost Reader

LagosismyHome:


why your name / profile stating F for female but you end with Help a bro

Yarnvibes:


This account was actually created my boss for updating her blog contents on nairaland. Not my personal account.

U have something to say about my enquiry madam?

lonelyhrt:









LONG POST ALERT (i pray this becomes true @bigfrancis21 )


let me start here eg:



Course unit Grade Grade Grade point
3 50C 3.0 (3*3=9)
3 44E 1.0 (3*2=6)
2 52C 3.0 (2*3=6)
2 44E 1.0 (2*2=4)
2 54C 3.0 (2*3=6)
Total course unit 12 Total unit grade 31


Total course unit Total grade point
1st yr 31 - 85.32
2nd yr 35 - 91.61
3rd yr 27 - 77.94
4th yr 24 - 67
Ext yr 33 - 92.98

Total grade point/Total course unit=2.76/4 cgpa could this be real for naija 1.75cgp though lots of D's

LagosismyHome:


nope i dont have much to say

For undergrad Google will be your best point of focus as there loads of information regarding schools and scholarships depending on your needs and academic ability

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Some Nigerians are studying at the Bowie State University, in the State of Maryland, U.S. and the school has good testimonies.

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