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U are welcome, am also trying to gather myself to study for GRE[/quote]what preparations have you done with regards to the TEST. Ie; the handbooks and materials to aid you ace the GRE. I have nothing to start with,I seriously need ideas on how to start.

kessel:
U are welcome, am also trying to gather myself to study for GRE

what preparations have you done with regards to the TEST. Ie; the handbooks and materials to aid you ace the GRE. I have nothing to start with,I seriously need ideas on how to start.

bbdd:
There's a nairaland group for achieving high GRE scores.
Danjaninja runs the group.
What's your field?

My undergraduate major is chemistry,but intend going for masters in Environmental chemistry/toxicology.

There is no RIGHT time or WRONG time to pray neither do we have to take any special position to pray to God. B. The Bible urges us to "be vigilant with a view to prayers" ( 1 peter 4:7) we can ask God for his help and for the wisdom and courage to make the best of our situation,confident that "he hears us concerning whatever we are asking." 1 john 5:15. The bible explains that SATAN, not GOD,is "the ruler of the world" and that " the whole world" is lying in the power of the wicked one." Therefore jesus used to mere figure of speech when he taught us to pray: " Deliver us from the wicked one." Praying really helps." It is as the Bible says:" GOD is near to all those calling on him,to all who call on him in sincerity--Psalm 145:18. NOTE- prayer also helps to improve our relationship with God. In Conclusion, your father knows what you need even before you ask him( Matthew 6:8 ) and we do need to ask him. Prayers is the primary way we can" draw close to God" the result of doing so?" He will draw close to you"__james 4:8. Thanks

bbdd:
Correct. Also read the new York times.
Do you have magoosh app?
Also check danjaninja guide to high GRE score.
Just give yourself time. You will pass it

hello Bro, am also preparing for GRE. Please how can I get manuals to guide and prepare me for the test? Which app are New york and magoosh? Please bring me up to speed. Thanks

slimmy05:
why did you spend 5 years only to end up counting drugs in an enclosed room? To me you didn't spend your money well. If you had spent those years getting MBBS it would have paid off.

Bbdd will reap the fruits of his Pharmacy degree here in U.S. but I doubt if he would be satisfied working as a Phamacist in a teaching hospital earning meager pay as low as 120k monthly.

@slimmy do you mean pharmacist earn as low as 120k monthly when converted to Nigerian currency? I thought the average salary for most pharmacist practicing in the US earn as high as 100 to 120k US dollars yearly,which is about 20 to 24 million Naira per year. Unless am really uninformed here. Thanks

GboyegaD:
I think all you need to do is brace up and prepare. In my case, I was only concerned about the QA and AW because I knew I could explain the verbal in my SOP if I do well in the other two sections. I guess I wasn't so committed because I had already written one earlier and I only needed to up my QA score since the conversion of my old score to the new grading system did not place me at a competitive edge for my program. If you know you need the admission as well as funding, I suggest you do a study plan to help you read as much as you require.

Thanks a lot Bro.

kessel:
Excelling in anything especially studies is all abt determination. Even if d maths hard, dia is always a solution so calm ur nerves my man nd spend ur time on d book

Thanks a lot Bro.

profojah:
Why should you be scared of math, You studied Chemistry and you did so many mathematic at undergraduate like Calculus, statistics, mechanics. You should be scared of the verbal instead!. The verbal isn't the way you look it. I did mathematics just only once in skol and it was a general math which we all did in 100level. Yet I dey bounce but not up to SirRiddy and Dicapino(awon oga nla). The verbal na something else, most especially the RC . I wish the GRE is just Quantitative, Quantitative and Quantitative..

Some of the reasons my GPA suffered in school was due to chemistry courses which involved math,I detest math so much, Nevertheless it is well. "nothing is impossible to achieve,even the word itself says I"m possible".

profojah:
Why should you be scared of math, You studied Chemistry and you did so many mathematic at undergraduate like Calculus, statistics, mechanics. You should be scared of the verbal instead!. The verbal isn't the way you look it. I did mathematics just only once in skol and it was a general math which we all did in 100level. Yet I dey bounce but not up to SirRiddy and Dicapino(awon oga nla). The verbal na something else, most especially the RC . I wish the GRE is just Quantitative, Quantitative and Quantitative..

lol@profojah, your right about that. I haven't seen any of the questions on quantitative reasoning to asses my performance . I hope to gather materials as soon as possible to start up immediately. Thanks

benjaminiyke:
Gurus in the house,now I know why some prospective graduate students are scared of writing GRE. I visited the internet to look up some GRE test and I was in awe of what I saw in relation to the GRE questions,I found out it consist of 3 sections; verbal,analytical and quantitative section. The GRE is administered to test your critical thinking skills, for someone to pass the verbal you must be an avid and Voracious reader of different articles with Good understanding of vocabulary. The analytical section also test your ability to understand a passage as quickly as possible and proffer a suitable reply to the task while the quantitative section is all about math and that is my main concern. I believe I will be able to ace the verbal and analytical section but how can someone who is not well grounded in math do well in the quantitative section. In conclusion, the GRE test is very important if you want to succeed in your graduate studies because it test your critical thinking. I advice all prospective graduates to take the GRE,i have so much work to do on my own part with regards to the quantitative section. God bless the GURUS.

Please don't mind the lack of paragraphs on my post,am a lazy writer.

Gurus in the house,now I know why some prospective graduate students are scared of writing GRE. I visited the internet to look up some GRE test and I was in awe of what I saw in relation to the GRE questions,I found out it consist of 3 sections; verbal,analytical and quantitative section. The GRE is administered to test your critical thinking skills, for someone to pass the verbal you must be an avid and Voracious reader of different articles with Good understanding of vocabulary. The analytical section also test your ability to understand a passage as quickly as possible and proffer a suitable reply to the task while the quantitative section is all about math and that is my main concern. I believe I will be able to ace the verbal and analytical section but how can someone who is not well grounded in math do well in the quantitative section? In conclusion, the GRE test is very important if you want to succeed in your graduate studies because it test your critical thinking. I advice all prospective graduates to take the GRE,i have so much work to do on my own part with regards to the quantitative section. God bless the GURUS.

EVILFOREST:
OP, I can't read this because your TOPIC alone has been nullified.

The only HUMAN that is UNEMPLOYABLE is a SICK Chap and it still depends on the degree of ailment.

In CHINA, HP COMPUTERS manufacture 60,000 LAPTOPS on daily basis.

Most of the EMPLOYEES there were taken based on EFFICIENCY and SMARTNESS and not on academic grounds.

In VERNICO street in ITALY, most FOOTWEARS made there, were done by hardworking VILLAGERS and not graduates.


Such shoes are worn by prime ministers and world leaders.

In OSLO and SHANGHAI, Fishing alone can move a country forward.

As NIGERIANs, We always believe that U Can only make it if u get EDUCATED.

We NEED POWER, good roads and railsystems and INDUSTRIES.

This is why a particular TRIBE in NIGERIA, will keep GROWING from strength to strength despite GOVERNMENT neglect.

I won't mention the name of the TRIBE

seconded...The poster based his analysis solely on jobs that require certificates and skill acquisition,however nothing stops a graduate from seeking employment in production firms in Nigeria. I think our graduates are employable but federal Government need to diversify our economy,reduce importation of products and increase exports,which in turn will lead to us building large production companies in Nigeria thereby creating more jobs.

HungerBAD:
Funny guys my people from the East. You cannot dictate to the Federal Government, where to send prisoners to. It is the Federal Republic Of Nigeria, and incidentally ENUGU is part of it too.

My dear we all know it's constitutional and the law permits such decisions to be taken by the federal Government. But have you asked yourself the following questions; Are they well equipped prison facilities with tight security and trust worthy prison guards to handle these inhuman and callous animals? What if they break loose and unleash series of aimless killings and bombings in the south East?is this how the federal Government plans to curtail the growing and worrying activities of the insurgency? Whatever the Government is planing on achieving, they should be careful and make sure they have everything mapped out for successful completion of the task. Thanks

Thank you all for your candid advice and opinion. Honestly speaking we have some great and intelligent #Nairalanders who are wonderful counselors, I will desist from sending her monthly stipend for 3 to 4 months and see her reaction,within that period I will learn to retrain my brain and mind to be prepared for the worst scenario possible incase she decides to leave me,The financial burden is really driving me crazy,I can't remember the last time I did something cool for myself. I embrace your Advice I will apply them to the best of my knowledge and see how it pans out. Thanks

wiseman2392:
These gurus in the house! Aha! You people are bless and rich. U are bless and rich in the sense that u can share part of what u have with people and still have more. Why are u doing this I asked mysef ? You are doing this only to help people both rich and poor to achieve their dreams. Many are happy reading these threads especially mysef. I keep wondering about what brought this forum, I highly salute u people, I give my respect. I started following nairaland like eight months ago and the advise giving here is priceless. Thanks to this forum,here comes my fear; I was given admission(fall 2015) for Chemistry(MSc) with 50% scholarship in one school in US. But I have to defer d admission(Spring 2016) due to the fact that my financial document wud not be ready on time. I deferred, a form was sent and I filled the form and mailed back to them. My fear is I have not heard from the school and I don't want the scholarship to be forfeited. I have mailed the school twice but no response. A friend told me I shouldn't bother that once it has been deferred, the scholarship award is intact. My question is many of u wud have passed thru these processes and I believe u cud help, kindly help me out to relief me of fear. Thanks, am really expecting your reply.

Am planning to apply for msc chemistry . I will like to ask you some questions, this is my email: ikethunda@hotmail.com. Please am expecting your reply. Thanks

It takes a lot of discipline,Self-control and determination to achieve such a feat,Especially for a beautiful young lady as this. She could have easily allowed her Obvious beauty to envelope her mind and therefore focus on being the most beautiful girl on campus,but no; instead she channeled all her effort to her study knowing fully well her beauty is forever but her academics requires effort. God bless the day you were born.

bakynes:
Where are the many fishes, all girls are the same. My advice to guys is to either forget marriage or put up with the rubbish these ladies of nowadays are doing. Marriage is going extinct, women are trouble if you want to live long keep away from them except when you need them for sex coz if you are asking for fidelity, commitment they can never give it. My own gf have complained and complained abt the rubbish things she does all she is concerned abt is buying the latest clothes, shoes, make hair abt 6 times a month and loading her IG with pictures not concerned abt our future together. I just tire for una everything bring money! Bring money ha!

seconded....we just need to pray to God for financial stability. Women are synonymous with material things. Not all tho.

Evathyst:
Dude! Don't waste your time the answers are right in front of you.


She's materialistic, but she loves you since you did say she has spoken to you about marriage(although, conditionally) & that she respects you. Truth is that every woman has their dark side, hers is just materialism. Another person's own maybe s*x.


Just pray to be rich, or at least be comfortable and there wouldn't be any problem btw u two. But that illusion u'r having of meeting a perfect lady na film-trick o. When jungle mature, e go clear for your eye.

#My 2 cent advice#



Even though I know sey this your story get K-leg, as in lie full am no be small. That still wouldn't stop me from giving my most sincere opinion, cos one man's lie-lie story maybe another person's true-true story.



Shalom!

Am in receipt of your comment with regards to my post,and honestly speaking I agree with your assessment. I think we will make a great home if am financially stable because aside from her materialistic attitude...she's a great girl. In response to the other part of your opinion; all I posted is the truth and nothing but the truth. Thanks anyway for your candid advice. My most profound gratitude.

Very nice Observations...I love my girlfriend so much but she's too materialistic;I send her 10k to 5k every month for reasons I can't fathom,am unemployed and the only thing I have now are my savings but she won't understand,she wants to wear nice clothes,shoes and expensive hairs. As long as I meet her demands she's happy but as soon as I tell her I don't have money to send,she begins to feel I don't love her. Recently I told her about my plan to travel abroad for my PHD program and she was very excited, she even promised to marry me immediately i come back to Nigeria,but unfortunately things didn't go according to plan and I had to delay my plans for the foreseeable future,when I told her about my decision She felt bad and told me she doesn't know if we will still marry based on my decision not to travel abroad because i promise her an Iphone 6 as soon as I get there. She treats me well and respects me but how can I deal with these are materialistic attitude? Your advice is most appreciated. Thanks

Mystiqme:
Overall undergrad CGPA cut-off: 2.5

GPA for the last 60 credits, that is, your final 3-4 semesters in school: 3.0.

Takes account for the possibility that you might have started slowly, but showed improvements in your latter years of schooling.

Am very impressed with how you respond to questions..I think you should consider taking a lecturing job, that is; if you are not one already. It's clear to me now,thanks.

[quote author=Mystiqme post=35637354]Overall undergrad CGPA cut-off: 2.5

GPA for the last 60 credits, that is, your final 3-4 semesters in school: 3.0.

Takes account for the possibility that you might have started slowly, but showed improvements in your latter years of schooling.



[u/quote] you are full of knowledge,you should consider a lecturing job. I fully understand now. Thanks

kennyrony:
I was initially denied Visa twice but I got it d 3rd attempt. Determination is d key. My 1st interview was on 1st of April which I was denied. I later re-apply and visited d embassy last month June 10 and was also denied. I wanted giving up but thanks to Slimmy05 who encourage me not to give up. After my 1st attempt I give UK a trial, I applied to about 7 universities in UK but did not get any admission. That's when I know my placenta is in USA. LOL.(in Akin3102 voice.)

Fast forward........
I woke up around 4am wer I lodge, luckly for me a church near d hotel room was having a vigil. Me self dey follow dem pray inside my room. Lol. I finaly Check out around 5am, and got to d embassy 5:17am thinking I am d 1st, oboy people don full embassy.

Here goes my transcript.
Me: Hello Good Morning
VO: Good morning, How are you?
Me: Am good.
VO: Pass me your document
ME: Ok... then I did.
VO: typing...... So How did you get to know about this course
ME: I was looking for Universities in United State that offer Masters in Geographic Information Science, so I did my research using Usnews.com, Princetowreview.com and Hotcoursesabroad.com.
VO: nodding... so what course are you going for.
ME: Masters in Geographic Information Science and Cartography
VO: typing..... do you have Bachelor degree?
ME: Yes, Bachelor of Science in Geography and Planning.
VO: nodding.... why do you want to study this course.
ME: Because I have a bright opportunity of working in places Federal Ministry of Urban and Regional Planning or Environmental protection Agency as GIS Analyst and Developer this is because Nigeria is fast growing and becoming more unplanned due to increase in population. Wit my master in GIS I will be able to contribute my quota to the effective planning and disaster prevention of Nigerian using Geospatial Techniques. I will also be able to solve the problem which Nigeria is facing in the Urban planning Sector. (For my mind, I dey think am say today na today bring another question make I scatter am).
VO: looking at me strength in d eyes. Have you been denied before?
ME: Yes
VO: why?
ME: I really don't know, I was given a form 214b, but I guess it was because I did not give enough reason why I choose the school.
VO: Ok... so, what are your reason for choosing Michigan Tech.
ME: I happy when she ask this question course I know say I don catch am.
Em.. (I pulse for 2-3 seconds) Aside from the fact that the school is highly ranked amongst best in Midwest by Princetonreview and also the safest campus in Michigan, There is a research going on by prof. Mike Hyslop on The Application of GIS and Remote sensing for Sustainable Land Management and Planning Development, this Research tallies with my area of interest and during the Skype interview we had, he was quite interested in me joining his team of research.
VO: Really? Why is he Interested in you joining the team.
ME: I boot for like 2-3Sec, He actually told me all continent are full represented in the research team except Africa. As Nigeria being an African country which is fast growing and becoming more unplanned daily.... (Na LIE ooo. Me and Prof no talk ooo)
VO: cut me... Who is sponsoring you
ME: My Dad is going to be sponsoring me
VO: What does he do.
ME: He's is the General Manager of........ Bank and he's also into Real Estate
VO: Do you have any financial Documents to show for it?
ME: Yes, I pass my Statement of Account and Affidavit of Support.
VO: she look through it and pass it back. Also pass me the I-20 and said your Visa as been approved, you can pick it up on Monday.
ME: Thank Very much.

Thanks y'all for your help. This forum is wonderful! I will be ungrateful full is I fail to apri8 dis special people , @godG (my 1st contact person on nairaland) @slimmy05, ( thanks 4 ur word of encouragement wen I was about loosing hope) @sirRiddy,(Always tell me to be optimistic) @ctemi.(a wonderful woman, she even went ahead to do some fasting and prayer on my behave. Lol. Tnks) @Zeezahbee(another wonderful lady. I never 4get u. Just decided to go on low key ni ooo. @profojah(my personal Person ur head is valid bro.) and all other Gurus in d house. Tnks.

Congrats, you left nothing to chance and was prepared for Answers that could give birth to a new questions. We thank God.

GURUS in the house your help is needed, I came across a school whose CGPA requirement was stated as below: Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or better; or 3.0 on the last 60 hours. Please can someone explain it in a more understanding way. GRADUATE Program requirement, Thanks.

We'll have exhausted ourselves with our own expectations. The pressure we have put on ourselves to be a certain person is consuming our thoughts and eating away our souls. We think about our Degrees,jobs,relationships- the things we have been conditioned to believe will guarantee our happiness- and wonder why it hasn't turned out that way....But the truth simply lies in filtering what the world has been telling us and deciphering and reconstructing the elements that constitute the sort of life that we want to live. We can find that happiness by retraining the brain to relinquish control over what might happen or what could be a future possibility, and instead focus on what is happening in our lives. Once we relinquish control over the future and stop believing we would be happy if or when something occurs we will allow ourselves to enjoy the present without frantically grasping at external things to validate our self worth- be they relationships,career achievements or other milestones we have set for ourselves. LESSON: the shift is enjoying these things should they occur without being dependent on them for our happiness.

Walspring:
Private or Outside laboratory will be activated

lol@walspring. There must be a way.

DeeTus:
Prepare adequately for standardized tests first.

okay sir. Thanks

Hello my Good brothers....having decided to go for masters now. I will love to know the first step in the process. Do I have to apply to schools,send my transcript/ degree certificate,SOP, recommendation letters and research works before I write GRE and TOEF. Or writing GRE and TOEF should be the first step in the process. Thanks @slimmy,mbennox,nwanze,deetus,profjah infact all the GURUs here.

mbeenox:
Ur GPA is not bad, Ace ur TOEfl n GRE, then u can apply to like 5 schools, just choose a good school n pick average schools to low schools to ensure u get admission. I think ur Gre score will better determine d kind of schools u should apply 2

okay..That means GRE and TOEF will be the first thing I will prepare for before applying to any school?

Chemical2:
@ benjaminiyke,

I would first of all evaluate my GPA to a 4.00 scale. The chances of getting admission into a Chemistry, MS program in the US becomes almost zero if it is lower than 2.50/4.00. Also do not be deceived you need to consider the tier 2 schools most notably the California state university system. Like others rightly said a number of factors is considered, but you also need to show that you can do research since your degree would be researched based. Talk about your final year project and other lab experience you have. That is a huge pointer to being successful in graduate school. Do not waste your money by applying to Tier 1 universities like LSU, ASU, OSU et al

thanks for the advice.