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Wright State University
Lamar University
UNT
University of Louisiana, Monroe
BGSU

At the end of the day, it depends on the course that you want to take.

MelaninGemstone:
Hey guys, which school is the easiest school to gain admission for MSC

I’m planning on spring 2022

I’m looking for schools with very high approval rates 80-90%

And the ones that make fast admission decisions

Not the ones where I have to wait for months

Try this school

https://www.lamar.edu/academics/degrees/electrical-engineering/electrical-engineering-masters-degree.html

gozmoc8167:
Hello guys, sorry to deviate from the focal point of this thread.

I wrote GRE yesterday and got the following scores:

Quant-149
Verbal - 153

Any hope for funding with such score?

My intended program is MS/PhD in electrical engineering. My CGPA is 4.32/5.0

Thanks in anticipation of your responses.

Thanks, man.

Bigsecret:
Hey, Congratulations

If you ever want to get away, I am in Oxford, 45minutes drive from Cincinnati !

I wish you safe travels

yuugo:
Please do you have something similar for SAT and Toefl
Thank you.

Not really...
Check websites like the ones below. They usually have a section for SAT and TOEFL
- US News
- Manhattan review or something
- Princeton review
- https://www.thegradcafe.com/

MelaninGemstone:
Hey guys, which school is the easiest school to gain admission for MSC

I’m planning on spring 2022

I’m looking for schools with very high approval rates 80-90%

And the ones that make fast admission decisions

Not the ones where I have to wait for months

Please don't listen to those guys who listed Harvard and co...

https://crunchprep.com/gre/universities-gre-scores-300-to-310

Duisburg:
GPA 3.41/5.0
Good SOP
Good LOR
No GRE
No TOEFL

Can anyone suggest a school that can offer me Ms Physics with TA for spring 2022?

Many thanks.

Iowa State University
Colorado State University

these guys did not ask for GRE last year, but then , so did most uni because of COVID

Jaylo79:
Please naw, you guys should help me scrutinize please. Good and bad��

Just a quick one... While mentioning that your mum and sister lives in the US, mention where they stay especially IF it is a different state from where you are going to study.

gozmoc8167:
Hello guys, sorry to deviate from the focal point of this thread.

I wrote GRE yesterday and got the following scores:

Quant-149
Verbal - 153

Any hope for funding with such score?

My intended program is MS/PhD in electrical engineering. My CGPA is 4.32/5.0

Thanks in anticipation of your responses.

To be honest funding will be difficult, but try

- Wright State University

Also try this link

https://crunchprep.com/gre/universities-gre-scores-300-to-310

Fayeze:
Funds from school zero
Funds from sibling - Full.

VO: why are you going to America?
Me: for my masters degree at Florida A&M university

VO. How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 universities.

VO: Why this university?
Me: It's one of the leading universities in Florida known for its excellence in computer information systems with highly intelligent professors in the department.
They have an outstanding faculty reputation.
The tuition fee and cost of living is less Compared to the other universities.

VO: sorry, you do not qualify.

Can you point out the mistakes. I expected other questions.

Your reason for attending the university is quite vague. You should have used that opportunity to mention how that school ties into your research area. For instance, mention the labs they have, the works some of the professors have done and then maybe the cost of attendance,

Location: Lagos Embassy
School: University of Cincinnati
Funding: N21,000 +
Deficit: N23,000
Sponsor: Uncle
Department: Aerospace Engr

My initial fears
- Brother in the US
- Source of funding is Uncle not Parent
- Not married
- No travel history



I interviewed with the loudest VO there. I saw that guy reject so many people and the fact that his voice is loud did not help. Man, I was so scared, I wanted to shit my pants. Anyways...

VO: Good morning. Pass me your passport and your i-20
Me: Good morning, sir.

VO: Tell me about your program and your plans.
Me: I am going to the University of Cincinnati for my Masters's degree in Aerospace engineering and Engineering Mechanics. My research area is going to be on Advanced combustion methods and alternative fuels. This basically looks into unconventional modes of combustion that increase the efficiency of gas turbines and also reduces the emission of certain toxic fumes. Since I currently work with steam and gas turbines in the Nigerian Power Sector, I am aware of the challenges that plague gas turbines and I hope my master's degree will equip me with enough knowledge to at least solve some of these challenges. (I might have mentioned the application of Gas Turbines in the Power Sector too.)

VO types and types and types. He didn't even make eye contact with me.

VO : Which family member is funding the rest of your studies. (My i-20 has "Family member" as a source of funds)
Me : My Uncle, my dad's brother.

VO : And what does he do?
Me : He's a director at xxxxx and he owns some property in xxxx which he rents out for both residential and commercial purposes.

I thought he was going to ask for SOA, but nope, Jesu mi o je.
Na so baba separate my i-20 from my passport. OMO, as I see say he separate am, I burst smile .

VO: I will be approving your visa. Make sure you take your i-20 with you to POE. Yada yada yada... I no even hear again. I just dey smile like idiot.
Me: Thank you.

VO: Also make sure you get some jackets because Cincinnati gets cold during the winter.
Me: * for my mind "Oga, no worry about that one, I go pack plenty jacket"


Tips:

1. Go with all required documents and supporting documents. Don't pay attention to those photocopying street guys, they will confuse you with different document names and then ask you to print with N2000 per copy. Complete your documents at home and stay focused. No lose guard.

2. Be confident. I know, I know. It is easier said than done, but it is necessary. That place is designed to stress you. You will be hearing people get rejected. You will see people freeze out of fear, but do not let it throw you off. Don't be tempted to change your answer last minute.

Imagine, the first thing I heard when I entered the hall was someone's rejection. In fact, I saw someone froze in front of the VO. He couldn't speak properly, his voice was quivering, and I know it wasn't for lack of preparation but fear. O' boy, fear hook me for like the first 5 mins, but I had to just calm down. Start to sing in your head if it will help you calm down; it helped me calm down sha.

3. Prep like your life depends on it. I had like 15 mock interviews in the space of two months, no joke. Be able to answer certain questions in your sleep. Especially questions about your research area and its link to your career plans IN NIGERIA.

4. Of course, if you believe in any form of deity, pray to it. I can't deny the place of grace in my experience.
Anyway, I wish everyone good luck.