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kolube:
Hello, I'm new here, trying to get visa, scholarship, how can I go about it, any information?

If I were you, I will print their response and if VO ask me, I will just say I ask them the same question and their reply was blah blah blah. I go sharply tell am say I printed our conversation(s)...

monistick:
Someone should please help with this. I recently got admitted to a University in Indiana for MBA which is a two year program. When I got my I-20, I discovered the programme end date was August 2021, instead of August 2020. I sent a mail to the school and they responded saying sometimes the programme exceeds two years when prerequisites are involved and also to give me enough time to prepare to leave the U.S when the programme is completed.
Please won't this look like a part time programme to the Consular ?
Should I tell the school to change it ?

Bros, abeg post weti you one tell am here make others learn abeg...

lockupman:
. Send me an email I would tell you what to do. I live near Newark NJ

You deserve some accolades...

Mekurexx:
I want to use this medium to thank Nairaland and this thread especially for input, knowledge, criticisms and knowledge that has been shared for a long time. I gained insight from this thread before I went for my interview, moved here and even when settled here. 2 years later I am celebrating my masters graduation (cum laude). I cant begin to @ all the monikers that left in Fall 2016 but I trust everyone is doing good and also getting ready for graduation. Thank you all for everything

The below link should be of great help. I wish you the very best. Don't give up, you're a step closer to your dream.

https://www.nairaland.com/1832477/how-achieve-high-scores-gre/356#1832477.11398

alex5050:
hey guys, i wrote gre on tuesday, scored 160 in quant and 132 in verbal, My verbal is actually bad, i hope u guys can enlighten me how i can improve on my verbal, which textbk is the best so i can work on it, i am planning writing another gre in a month or two. and is there any school that can offer me admission base on this score?
m.sc in industrial engineering.
please i need your candid textbooks description on verbal

Happy New Year my people. Be hopeful!

Hello,

Please, if you have any person bearing AYO, try and tell him/her to hide...Because AYO lama fi sodun!!! Ehn, I have read this thread well and I didn't see anyone apply to Havard, John Hopkins, MIT, Stanford and to mention a few. Where those people with high GRE scores now? make una apply there jawe and make una come gist us about the school jawe

ganiyuadeoye:
@femi321 @ajibade105 @deetus @texrem @fesobi92
Thanks to you guys,
sorry my response coming this late. I studied systems engineering, Unilag, I did the GRE mid this year after prep for some (4) months while working. Well there is a high chance of doing better in quant but my challenge will always be the verbal aspect which I am not in control of and can't guarantee I will do better. This prompted me to atleast first search for schools that can take this result eventhough I had it in mind to re-seat for the GRE exams since the day i did it.

University of Houston(industrial Engr Dept) denied my application in which the reason was not stipulated, after lot of ups and downs.
@femi321....will it be possible to apply for scholarship with this or better GRE result after securing admission in the school?

@texrem....U cannot be more right than this, but I just want to share mind with lads too as I have been googling mehn but don't want to be too wasteful again

@Ajibade105, yea,I see you from far my bro from another mother, miss your contributions and i needed to try out those exams after few yrs of exam rustiness. I will but will be glad to get a school too. Time and busy schedule caused my absence on the trend

@DeeTus, I will be glad to get an admission with scholarship irrespective of the school ranking, Remember and I believe none of our school can gimme what i can get over there and there is room to get a better school later on. Please I want your school suggestion

@fesobi92.....Systems engr. Unilag

Thanks to those that read my post n those too busy to read tooo....... Cheers!

Ganiyuadeoye, With your CGPA, I am very sure you are a smart student. All you need to do is to make audacious plans for graduate school. I think the only thing that can ameliorate our score is to use most materials used by some nlders on how to achieve high score on the GRE thread.

@bold 1; Verbal section;the way I think you can tackle this section is to watch the magoosh videos and use Princeton New Gre and other materials used by top score monikers on this thread. Don't forget to use the Magoosh vocabulary APP, Memrise APP and to mention a few when you are less busy like in the public bus when you are going to and/or coming back from work.

@bold 2: Don't sound desperate. Take a step at a time. Just look for ways to bolster your career. Things will work out bro.

I am an alumnus of the University of Lagos. Greatest Akokite!!!

This is my friend from Canada thread. You have a great CGPA but I know you weren't prepared for the exam. Just rewrite the exam if you dreamland in US. You can better that score.

ganiyuadeoye:
Hello Guys,

How are you guys doing? I have done GRE (verbal =136, Quantitave =154 and Analytics = 3), IELTS (L=7.5 W=6.5 R=5 and S=6 overall=6.5)
with good CGPA (4.45/5), Please kindly suggest any US school which will grant me admission.

Thanks guys

Engineering Fall 2017 applicants. You need to see this. Goodluck!

http://esther.ng/apply-now-20172018-petroleum-technology-development-fund-ptdf-scholarship-scheme-overseas-local/

Guys, a friend said sey GRE no dey repeat questions ni?. I was like, me I know know. Please help if you know the answer ooo

What are you scared about? If you really have a dream of studying outside Nigeria, you will give it all it takes.

Remember, Canada doesn't require GRE but their admission is fucking competitive not to talk of funding but US is still fair with admission.

Don't allow your fear make you not to get to your dreamland. Conquer the fear and say to yourself, I can do it

ModestGal:
am more dan scared for the test,am already depressed self,i wish i dnt hv to do any stupid test,i wl sha acept my fate nd stay jejeli in Nigeria, suffering bt with peace of mind.Or paying for d exam myself, my failure wouldnt hv bin a big deal if its my money

Start by reading the whole thread.

amanonymous:
Lol based from what av heard am scared of the test. But with you guys I know I can make it. Hw do I get started?

I want to assume that the moniker is a maths or statistics or maths and statistics graduate. This is because he knows maths has pure maths and co.

To the above question, it is neither pure maths nor applied maths. Lol

amanonymous:
Am gonna write the exam to be on a safe side. Is the Gre exam pure maths?

Yes, you can with the help of a standardise test.

amanonymous:
I enjoyed reading all the post on this thread it was educating. Pls guys can u pls help a friend I graduated with 2.80cpga can I get a school that accepts that for masters?

The answer to your question is not here. Check the department's website to find answer to this question. You can also check the FAQ page for more questions and answers.

taiwo92:
Good morning guys pls what i want o apply 4 msc civil eng at uof sas. Pls do i need to fill the prequalification form first or contact a potential supervisor. Pls kindly reply asap.

Good. B.Sc Industrial maths and M.Sc Statistics right?. Which graduate school did you apply to?

abestine:
Yeah, I did industrial mathematics and then statistics and I am going for Biostatistics again

I think this is a person with mathematics degree or related course. If you like maths and biology and want to make a difference in the world, I think Biostatistics is a rewarding career, with a lot of opportunity—and the compensation is good, too.

Mathematics graduates you have a lot of opportunities. If you don't know, please make Google your best pal. Start by typing this into Google 'what can I do with a mathematics degree'

abestine:
Most of this VOs don't know what some courses entails, you can lecture them, tell them what you course entails and how they are related mathematics is related to biostatistics. Mathematics is broad, we have pure mathematics, which talks about the abstract maths, we have applied mathematics, which talks about numerical analysis, statistics.
You've been able to link statistics with mathematics, now statistics in itself is broad, we have financial statistics, where we have econometrics, time series etc, and we have biostatistics which deals with the application of statistical theories to study life. Now you've linked mathematics to biostatistics.
Just my opinion, statistician in the house can help the more.

Who have seen the movie 'watch grimsby 2016'. In that movie they reported at the WHN world headline news that Donald Trump has AIDS.

I guess the director of the movie didn't know President elect Donald Trump will win the election. I can see someone going to jail and can predict the first to leave america. Lol

Guess what, at the end of the movie, they said Donald Trump was not involved in this film and is not HIV positive. Now, your jail sentence has being reduced to 20years and not infinite. Lol

Congratulations to the US President Elect.

Who have seen the movie 'watch grimsby 2016'. In that movie they reported at the WHN world headline news that Donald Trump has AIDS.

I guess the director of the movie didn't know President elect Donald Trump will win the election. I can see someone going to jail and can predict the first to leave america. Lol

Guess what, at the end of the movie, they said Donald Trump was not involved in this film and is not HIV positive. Now, your jail sentence has being reduced to 20years and not infinite. Lol

Congratulations to the US President Elect.

Who have seen the movie watch grimsby 2016. In that movie they reported at the WHN world headline news that Donald Trump has AIDS.

I guess the director of the movie didn't know President elect Donald Trump will win the election. I can see someone going to jail. Lol

Who have seen the movie the brothers grimsby 2016. In that movie they reported at the WHN world headline news that Donald Trump has AIDS.

I guess the director of the movie didn't know President elect Donald Trump will win the election. I can see someone going to jail. Lol

Abeg, make una rest for visa application. Oya make una give us news about election in the US

If you have done mathematics before is different from if you did mathematics as a discipline. Saying mathematics is the use of the principle(s) of abstract and logic doesn't make it a abstract science. I don't need to argue too much about mathematics as a discipline because I did my first degree in mathematics so I know what it entails.

I didn't say Biostatistics is not in the department of public health or community health science, etc. I was just trying to tell you that mathematics and Biostatistics are kind of related because you will use all the mathematical and statistical skills you have learnt which makes a person with a degree in mathematics to be able cope in that department. Forget the fact that this department is in health science or public health.

Infact, a very strong background in Real Analysis is needed for this course. For Msc Biostatistics in usask, check this link https://grad.usask.ca/programs/biostatistics.php#Program

To the moniker Great342, please write a detailed SoP telling the VO the relationship between mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics and Biostatistics. I believe you have done some courses related to Biostatistics like statistical inference, linear regression, design of experiments etc. Tell the VO about these courses and how you develop interest in this field and you will get your TRV to study this course at graduate level.

**cheers**

Mcowubaba:
Mathematics uses the principles of abstraction and logic, therefore it is an abstract science . https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematics

Biostatistics as you already said includes design of biological experiments, collection, summarisation and analysis of data.
A knowledge in Health/Epidemiology is Absolutely required for Biostatistics.
Biostatistics as I said earlier simply deals with HEALTH DATA
Oga I never said Biostatistics is not related to Statistics, in your hastened effort to "correct" me, I guess you didn't read my summation properly.
I only compared Biostatistics and Mathematics which the subject in question did.

The person who asked the question is a Graduate of Mathematics who wants to apply for Biostatistics In University of Calgary not Saskatchewan.

Most schools wouldn't say that Biostatistics is a collaborative program between Mathematics and statistics.
Biostatistics is an Option/specialization in the field of Public Health/Community health/Epidemiology, it is not even a Course of its own in most cases, it is usually under the specialization in Epidemiology/Public Health.

The University of Alberta, University of Manitoba nd many others don't offer Biostatistics on its own, to do Biostatistics you will have to register for a Public Health program, then choose Biostatistics as a specialization.

I did Biostatistics for 3 years during my Baccalaureate program, I also did Mathematics at some point in my life, The are NOT the same thing AT ALL...
I also did Biostatistics during my Masters, Oga I know what I'm talking about.

I think you're the person who needs not just Google but also Wikipedia https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biostatistics

I only offer information to the best of my ability in this thread. I don't argue here. I argue only in Politics section
So don't expect any other reply from me on this issue.
Peace.

You are wrong bro. This person should be able to prepare a detailed SoP why he wanna do MSc Biostatistics. They prefer to admit a candidate with strong mathematical background. Who tell you say mathematics na abstract science?

University of Saskatchewan said it is a collaborative program between maths and stat. I believe other schools will say that too.

From my prediction, I think the above moniker is a medical student who doesn't know the relationship between applied mathematics or statistics and Biostatistics. Biostatistics includes design of biological experiments, collection, summarisation and analysis of data. Is the above not related to Statistics?

Google, please come to our aid ooo... Lol

Mcowubaba:
Mathematics and Biostatistics are inconsistent in my opinion and knowledge. The VO was right.

Biostatistics is a specialization in Public Health/ Community health, Epidemiology.. It deals with rates, health statistics, health related data...
Mathematics is totally different. It's a department of its own.

In simple terms, Biostatistics is a health course while mathematics is an abstract science.
You can even see the are not in the same Faculty.
I did some level of Biostatistics during my Baccalaureate program, I know what I'm talking about and I'm in the health/medical profession.

Does University of Calgary offer Biostatistics as a collaborative program of Mathematics and statistics ?? Or you're making your own assertions and assumptions

Congrats bro. From US thread to Canada thread and bak=ck to US thread. Congrats once again.

fatanu:
I want to say Special Thanks to God Almight, God of all impossibilites. A miraculous working God.
God answers prayers and sees heart of man. I also want to say special thanks to Texrem, he was the one God use for me,
believe me, God used him for me to get my visa. Also thanks to mayflower, thanks so much bro. You are among few who worked on
my mock transcript, responded to my mails..thanks bro. SPECIAL THANKS TO MY WOMAN...A VERY GOOD WOMAN GOD GAVE ME. MY SPIRITUAL BACKBONE. GOD Bless YOU FOR ME.. YOUR TRANSCRIPT IS ALSO LOADING. AMEN
Here we go, I sent a very bogus mock transcript to texrem, mayflower and other fews who didnt reply. Only Mayflower replied,
Texrem also, we always chat on whatapp for correction. I though all i planned to say was ok until texrem conducted a mock interview
for me about 4hrs to the time i must leave the house, to be precise 12am, have to leave house 4am to meet my 6:30am appointment.
Got there 5:40am, gave my phone to a mopol to keep for me for 1k. joined the queue. Thats where i knew im suppose to go with
passport photograph, i didnt go with it cos i tot once ur passport is printed along with the ds-160 u dont need it. i started
panicing, d cgi guy no nice at all, said i shld maintain d line and when i get inside they will give me exit form.
Got inside, was given exit form for 20mins to get the passport. Ran....rain was about falling...everywhere cloudy.
Got inside back......fastforward.... i kept praying inside on the queue. The lady insid window 3 keep tackling people esp
students, they were spending 10-15mins. i was like i think i prefer this lady, better than someone who wont give u time to express urslf.
later was called to a one guy, shld be around early 30s,....here we go

Vo: Good morning sir
me: good morning sir
vo: how did you get to know about this sch
me: I was searching online for schools that offer master in info Tech, so i go so many schs, i then filter then out, quickly
corrected myself that ranking.....then i said i saw a research a prof was doing....VO cuts me up...seems they r tired of
this stories.
Vo: why this sch
me: i said it was the research .....the guy cuts me in...I think all this VOs are tired of all this stories
VO: when did you grad
me: 2010
VO: what course
me: computer engineering
Vo: what have u been doing since then
me: I complted my NYSC 2011, i got a job as a Network administrator...and work there for two yrs...before i got a job where i am
currently and presently the team lead.....note...I be CCIE #....
Vo: why now
me: finished am with what texrem told me to say...siad cos i have a career plan and i planned to work for 5yrs...then after that
do my master for two yrs, then i will return to use the knowledge and skills i gather from the matser for the next phase of my career
vo: who is your sponsor
me: my unlce
vo: what does he do
me: Optometrist...not sure i pronounced am well sef...fear dey catch me cos i no get Bank Statement...This is just God
Vo: started typing God help me oooo....let him not ask for statement...i no get oooo...God help
me: in suspense..
Vo: push his hand on my passport...push it one side....then i was happy cos i know its a done deal, brought out white paper...
i no even hear the remaining thing he was saying, gave me my I20. Was so happy.

I want to say Thank You to Baba God, he saw me thru...i was destabilize concerning the bank statement stuff.
I also want to say big thank you to texrem, everything i said was what texrem told me..i prepared for two weeks, but when
texrem interview me....i bleeped up big time...looks like i didnt do anything...my prepared ans was rubbish...too long...
Texrem corrected all...sent me voice note...i started cramming texrem ans from 1am to 3am... God use texrem for me,
cos if i had use my own prepared ans...Only God knows..
Pls help me thank him house!!!

Nobody will be able to answer that questin. Just check the requirements for your preferred position and apply if you are eligible or otherwise.

slimadex:
Can B.tech in Agric Economics apply? considering Economist II and environmentalist positions ......any advice please