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freeradical:
Yes I plan to send them all a soft reminder after the new year celebration. Most of them r on vacation currently.

I applied to McGill University with one application fee for 2 msc programs Biological and biomedical engineering and biochemistry. Second is university of Toronto msc biochemistry while third is UBC msc biochemistry.

What about yours?

Ok. I'm going for Msc Economics. I've not decided schools yet but I'm considering University of Calgary or University of Manitoba or Yorke University + some schools in the US.

I just know their names. By the time I lookup their programme requirements, I'll know which to cross off.

Osemigho:
You have the best answer already but lemme add little.

Except for few schools, I know, most time, the admission is just for a supervisor to agree to supervise you and acceptance comes with finding. In some cases, you and your supervisor both develop a research proposal together.

For most Canadian research programs, you have the "get a Supervisor" challenge to solve. I can assure you that unlike US professors that you don't reply, most reply "no space" or best refer you to another if they like your profile or proposal. It is challenging task that you need to embrace yourself for before you start. Some are blessed and favoured with little effort but most sweat. Personally I was favoured but still ended mailing many Prof to get few "yes" and their yeses still doesn't guarantee acceptance.

Best application time for funding is between September and January. You came at the deadline period.

Feel free to ask the house more questions.

It is well. All the best bro. Shalom!

Ok. Thanks so much for this piece I'd start preparing myself for the challenge and by God's grace it'll go well.

I'm not entirely late yet. I'm planning to apply next year against Fall 2018 session. Thanks again bro.

Riddeek:
i have no idea how funding goes in the US, not even the slightest idea, but canada's case is different. Supervisors fully control who to grant RA (research assistantship)/TA afterall it is from their research grants they pay the students. But for external ones like departmental funding (in some cases) /faculty scholarship/external scholarships, these are beyond the scope of supervisors and they can only provide recommendation letters.
So yes, you can (and you are even encouraged to) discuss funding the moment a supervisor is interested in you working with him, even before you apply. So you'll know your funding status asides from other bonuses like entrance scholarship, international scholarship etc.

By the way, with this your concern for funding, i don't want to say this to discourage you but i really hope your cgpa is very very strong.

Ok. The system is very much different from that of the US. I'd start mailing potential supervisors.

To be honest, funding is a necessity to me. My cgpa is a little above 4.5, I hope it'll do?

freeradical:
I've been experiencing the exact same thing so far. Getting those faculty members to reply you positively on the issue of funding is quite difficult. I've written no less than 12 different potential supervisors for the four programs I applied for with three Canadian schools. Only a few replied me saying their labs are currently full. The larger proportion just kept mum and I don't know if they are considering my application still or aren't quite interested in me.

I think I have a pretty strong profile for d programs I applied for.

Exactly. Someone suggested I send them a gentle reminder after the first few days of silence. It worked; a significant number of them responded after the second email. Though they were mostly the usual excuse-based responses but I felt better knowing my stand. You should do that too.

By the way, what schools did you apply to and what course?

sirRiddy:
LOL
No mind them. They do admit international students of course.
The program assistant said I could pay the application earlier in
Spring and it would be changed to Fall on their end. When I did
what she advised and it was time to submit application, na im
them change tone. 20k as at that tie just vamoose. ASU is a very
good school and I really love the robustness of their CS program.

Ok. Thanks for this, e no go happen second time . I would gladly wait.

Riddeek:
first of all, funding is not for course-based masters rather it is for thesis-based/research-based masters.
Funding in most cases depends on supervisors who determine who to grant RA/TA asides from scholarships from other sources. This is usually determined by your academic achievements.
If you want to be funded, speak to a supervisor first, if he accepts you then discuss funding with him, b4 u officially apply. Discuss with your supervisor early enough b4 funds get exhausted.
Those that do not get full funding, get partial funding. Some can get unlucky without funding at all.

Thanks so much for this. Do you think proposed supervisors would talk about funding without admission first? I'm also trying the US and I've mailed several proposed supervisors but most of them do not respond and if they do, they usually indirectly imply that funding and admission decisions are not in their hands and they refer you to the grad cord. The grad cord on the other hand can only tell you if your profile is competitive or not, he can't guarantee you either admission or funding until the application pool is examined first. I really hope canadian supervisors would be different

Hello house! I'm new on this thread. I want to find out if Canadian universities gives FULL funding in the form of GA/TA to Masters students or Masters students are considered mostly for PARTIAL funding just like in the US.

sirRiddy:
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I got to know that funding chances are low for one, the other one, ASU, just
chop my application fee (90 dollars) and Utah State said they waive only out of state. So it
is pertinent grad coordinators are contacted way ahead of one's GRE like you suggested

.

I'm considering Arizona State Uni. What really happened abeg? They don't admit international students?

amofum:
I remain the undisputed chairman of the indecisive applicants association, abeg let's chat on whatsapp 08083371189

Lol. Time is running fast o.
Shot you a message.

iCool:
I have put together some of the visa transcripts for Part10.



Modified:
DropBox Link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/653ffw2ek577946/Part%2010_Visa%20Transcripts_1.rtf?dl=0

This is as cool as you moniker Great job!

Fortissimo502:
Guessing you meant Spring?

Yea, he meant spring.

GboyegaD:
It is rare to find any graduate program in Economics admit for fall because of their structured coursework.

Exactly, couldn't find any.

iekene:
All PMs Replied..

Thanks much bro. God bless you.

electronic:
Do both!

Ok. I will.

fredoricko:
In some schools, you'd find the various openings under financial aid/ support tab. Yet in others, you'd have to mail the grad coordinator to find out if there are openings. But it's usually advisable not to mention anything about funding till one is accepted as it may not always be in one's best interest.
As was mentioned here a while back, you can streamline your search for GA by using the following search keywords

"I am looking for a self motivate graduate student in (major) "

Google that and you'd be amazed at how many positions are listed in different schools.

May God bless our endeavors.

Amen. Would try this ASAP. Thanks.

fredoricko:
Granted, there are more spots for graduate assistantship in Fall than spring semesters, but there are still opportunities for funding in spring. You just have to search. Southern Illinois University Carbondale has a number of graduate administrative assistantship openings for spring 2017. Just keep the search going.
Bless up

Thanks much bro. The search begins. Would I find the GA openings on the school's website or I'd have to mail the graduate coordinator yo find out?

iekene:
In the Spirit of XMAS, i am giving away a premium magoosh account for those who would soon be taking GRE and TOEFL like me ... To enhance our success ... Send me a pm and assure me u wont change the password .. Thats all.. MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL..

Shot you a PM. I need this more than pastor walspring's MMM bonus .... and be assured, I won't alter the password. Thanks.

Walspring:
You can apply for Spring 2108 but try and take your time to write GRE now and get good score...

ok. But the problem with Spring is that funding would be very much limited compared to Fall.

fredoricko:
Wow that's cool. lemme shoot you a PM

Ok. Seen and replied.

fredoricko:
No, not yet. Waiting for batch A17
But I'm taking the GRE n TOEFL next month. I'll put in a few application tho.
Wbu??

I'm currently serving Bacth B, stream 1. I decided not to apply cos I won't be done with NYSC by July/August next year. But I'd be applying next year against Fall 2018. I've taken the GRE already but I'm going to have a retake as I want very competitive scores and I still have time at my disposal.

If you apply next month, it's definitely going to be for a Masters right? Or you're not considering NYSC?

congrats Bro, I felicitate with you

warriboy21:
Anyways... i just graduated with distinction honors ..i no gree o..i folo d oyibos dem drag d distinction (we no de carrry last na )

By God's grace our dreams would come through. I also finished this year. Are you currently serving?

fredoricko:
Congratulations.
As I read, all I could see was a reflection of how addicted to this thread I've been for the past few years. And then, as if things would get more beautiful, I could so relate to your narrative that I almost got lost in my own thoughts. Congratulations Man! I'm proud of you.

My journey in UNIBEN ended this year. Hope to thread the same path you did.
Wish me well in my endeavors.

congratulations once more.

OGreene:
AWA came out. 4.0

Congrats bro!

Exactly!, funding is key. I'm going for Economics. US or Canada are my major targets. How's GRE prep going?

manwonder:
Hi cuspy,

I'm considering countries like the US, Canada, France, Germany, Austria, and Belgium, and a PhD in areas like Business and Public Policy, Public Affairs, Strategy and Management, Policy Studies, and Policy Analysis etc. Funding will play a critical role in the choice I'll be making sha!

sobastical:
Ubuntu ke?

That word no good for ikeja guys oo

Lol. Why na?

gbaby4live:
Because of you, I ...

-Mandela

Be like say I don get idea.

mcearnie:
Yes o...hope u are familiar with the word though

I'm not o. Enlighten me abeg.

mcearnie:
Good day everyone. In the same spirit of UBUNTU, pls help...need a place to stay for some days before i sort out my accommodation. I'm coming to Plano around Dallas Texas.
For some days now, i have been seeking one help or the other but have not really seen. Pls let not let the spirit of ubuntu for which this house is known to die. I beg who ever is in position to help me, to do so pls.
Thanks and God bless

Ubuntu

Hey Fam!, we're many on here. What course and schools are you considering too?

manwonder:
Hello sedulousQueen,

I'm considering a PhD in Management/Social Science too.

I had initially registered to take GRE Dec. 4, but I had to cancel it and re-register to take it June 2017.

Which country and school are you considering?

worry359:
Please do not post all in capitals as though you are shouting.
It is ignorant and against board rules.

Ignorant?

Chiezzh:
All THANKS BE TO GOD !HE MADE THIS HAPPEN ......and thanks to DEETUS most especially Who scoded me but taught me all I need to know ...Thanks to Venek, Texrem,.ajomarzy. lagosismyhome and all you contributed one way or the other to the success of this ....MY VISA WAS FINALLY APPROVED TODAY 7:30 VERY FUNNY INTERVIEW THO ...TRANSCRIPT LOADING .......70%

Congratulations bro! It can only be God! Can't wait to see your transcript.
Enjoy your stay in TrumpLand.

Hi guys, is anyone at Indiana University?