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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 11:45am On Nov 23, 2017
Eblaze2:
Good morning Jerry, I have friends who were admitted into VIU and they were given Visa. Please all i need is someone to guide me on how to go about with the interview. As i'll be going for MSC in Business Administration. Thanks fam
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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 8:58am On Nov 23, 2017
TWoods:


lol your school is in Nashville, what did you expect?
And I thought Republican-controlled states are supposed to be the “low-cost.” That is just not the case in Nashville.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 8:47am On Nov 23, 2017
Kayme:




Wow this is super helpful. Thanks! I better start reconsidering living on campus then. But then again campus living is like $5800 per annum that's roughly 2.something million naira which is a whole lot to consider lol. Does it help if I have someone I can stay with like a share a house with or something so that bills can be split.

If I could get 5800 pa rent I would jump at it. I’m going to Vanderbilt and I’m looking at no less than 10k pa.

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Education / Re: UNILAG Will Only Admit 8,000 Out Of 32,000 Applicants - VC by gokuu(m): 10:13am On Nov 10, 2017
damosky12:

Sadly, he is somewhat right. Just a bit exaggerated.
Too many of UNILAG students have no business in the university. Its no surprise they paid their way through. Nevertheless, UNILAG's status as a genuine citadel of learning is unchanged for those who came for the purpose of education.

UNILAG remains the University of first choice and the Nation's pride.

You always get what you came for.

People attend universities for different reasons. MBA candidates attend business schools for the network, not academics.
People attend universities that speak to their career interests, not mere academics.

I am proud to have attended the University of Lagos and I would not think twice about a do-over; it was a truly diverse community. UNILAG students have very diverse interests; some come for the academic depth of the science and engineering faculties, others come for the strong network in the arts and social sciences. Me, I attended for the University's strong record in finance and business education.

Most tech billionaires did not attend Stanford or MIT for academics, they simply wanted access to Silicon Valley and VC investors - once they got that, they dropped out.

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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 7:42pm On Nov 04, 2017
tescoman90:


Spring or Fall

Starts in the Summer. Another B-school peculiarity, MS starts June/July, MBAs start in August.
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 7:38pm On Nov 04, 2017
Scholastica16:


Congrats. Hardly surprised though. Did you still apply to MIT Sloan?

UT Austin will be the best value for money considering Texas is cheap to live in and I doubt the tuition will be as humongous as Cambridge, Boston and the Durham environs.

I will not be completing my Sloan applications for now; there is still time to change my mind tho. Right now, I feel Sloan is too expensive and will leave me in a ton of debt after graduation, and MA is a really expensive state.

I am sure I will get in UT Austin because I'm way above their class averages; but I am unlikely to go there because UTs MFin is not STEM-designated and that is a deal-breaker for me.

As per cost, what I have realized is that while the state may be cheap, the metro areas are quite expensive. UT is in Austin, which is an expensive city. Just like Nashville; the state (Tennessee) seems like a cheap state but the Nashville area is quite expensive. I have been looking at housing options and it is unbelievable. To make matters worse, Vanderbilt is located in the poshest area of Nashville making it even more expensive.

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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 2:32pm On Nov 04, 2017
EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
congratulations... funding?

So its Business School; funding and assistantships are not a traditional feature of the programs. I got partial tuition, but will see about assistantships if they are available.

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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 1:36pm On Nov 04, 2017
Hello fam,

So I have my first decision.
In at Vanderbilt; still waiting on interview decisions at Duke and UT@Austin.

Anyone here in Nashville?

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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 4:58pm On Oct 22, 2017
akatovic1:
My problem with some of these schools like Renssalaer poly is that they require official transcript. Don't they know it requires money to request transcripts. God help us all.
Applying to graduate school has always been a expensive affair; I think it’s the timing that is of much more concern. Especially when a deadline is fast approaching.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 11:33am On Oct 19, 2017
eldee365:


Thank you for your response smiley

Actually my target is fall 2019,Good score on Gmat and toefl can it guarantee full funding?

"Good score" is relative. 700 will be amazing at Univ of Florida, but it will be "meh" at Columbia. TOEFL does not have anything value for assessing applications in B-school; it just shows you can learn and communicate in English; If you like score 120/120, does not matter.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 11:30am On Oct 19, 2017
eldee365:
Thank you for Responding, Actually am targeting fall 2019, i have Bsc Accounting, graduated last year.
Apart from MBA what other area of Accounts is okay for Msc

ps:Am a silent reader for sometime all these things are really confusing

I need your detailed contribution, i really need funding for Any of the schools Am applying to. cheers smiley

You will need to so some research.

Applying to business school is very different from applying to most other programs. You cannot just say "anything that has funding." You need to have direction and a clear strategy. What do you want to do?

You must be very specific in b-school application. what are your exact career goals? b-schools, especially the good ones, are extremely competitive and they do not want to waste slots on people who do not have a career strategy. So, what exactly do you want to do?

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 10:56am On Oct 19, 2017
eldee365:

I was preparing to write Gre and toefl, so should i forget gre outrightly? focus on just Gmat and toefl.

ps: i need full funding from the schools i pick, What do you advise? smiley
Or i should write all three exams?

MBA's usually will not give full funding. They can give full-tuition but you must be a "great" candidate - meaning your undergrad GPA is very high (3.9 ish); You are hitting 750 in the GMAT; you kill your interviews; your recommendations; your professional accomplishments; your extracurricular activities; and most important "YOUR STORY" as told in your essays. The essays are very key - that's where you sell your past, present, and future ambitions.

If you do not even know what exams to write, you are late to the party. First deadlines have passed already; in fact, interview decisions for round 1 have gone out. Round 2 is around the corner; the further the round, the lower the scholarship dollars available.

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 9:11am On Oct 19, 2017
eldee365:

Hello,

MBA in Business and finance
does it require Gmat or Gre? i just Googled i keep seeing Gmat for MBA on Business and finance or is it old stuff, I need your opinion and any other person with experience smiley

Business schools, at least top 100, require you to take the GMAT or the GRE. Some schools prefer the GMAT especially for the MBA; but the vast majority accept both. Harvard / Wharton for instance accepts both.

It’s best you look at the schools you have in mind to see what tests they accept, or what test they prefer.

There are also “dead” schools that do not require standardised tests; but if you go there no single decent company will hire you after the “mba.” Apply to a top 50 MBA to at least have a shot of getting a good job that can sponsor your H1B.

See Bloomberg’s ranking of MBAs
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-best-business-schools/

It’s also advisable you hire a consultant to “polish” you; by consultant, I do not mean “agents,” I mean like this: http://www.expartus.com

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 2:34pm On Oct 18, 2017
HonNellymike12:
Good day awesome people, please I want to ask, my cousin stays in jacksonville, FL and my school is st ambrose university which is located in davenport, iowa. I want to if it will be advisable for me to stay at my cousin's place and be going to school from there?. Also anyone in st ambrose university or has applied to the school?. Your assistance will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Moreover, am expecting my 1-20 next.

Ah. Have you seen a US map?

Your proposition will be impossible. Iowa is in the midwest, Florida is in the atlantic southeast.

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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 3:27pm On Oct 17, 2017
MasterforceII:


Thanks. The real work has already begun grin
Yeah. Real work indeed.
These great scores must be supported with an equally great application essay.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 8:27am On Oct 13, 2017
LagosismyHome:


well said ..... the Nigerians Twoods sees is different from the ones i see. i have met many hardworking and sincere Nigerians ....

Fraud and other vices is not Nigerian birthright and is a wrong sterotype. how many Americans will cosign for an American so why single out Nigerians

Absolutely. I think people should evaluate “the person” on their own merits and track record and not by generalisation.

There are Nigerians who just want to do earn a honest living, and those who just want to be crooked.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 1:01am On Oct 12, 2017
Osunguy:
Pls guys I'd like to know when unilag transcript is usually ready after graduation bcuz m currently writing my final exams and working towards admission in the usa for august next yr. I intend writing GRE next year Jan/Feb. Is it possible I get admission for fall next year even as I don't know when my transcript will be ready.

Do not fear, UNILAG is very efficient with this. Transcripts are never prepared unless there is a request; once your results are uploaded by CITS your transcripts can be prepared the next minute. I got mine within two months of completing my final exams, even before convocation.

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 6:59am On Oct 06, 2017
chinemomah2020:


The previous Account statement was dated and stamp by the bank with reference letter. So what should we do now? Should he ask his Dad to print another statement of account from his other bank and request the bank to send it directly to the school Or[b] his Dad should still reprint the previous one and ask the bank to send it to the school directly[/b]? Please kindly advice. Thanks!

No. the dad should just give instructions to his account officer or the customer care attending to him, asking that his account statements be sent to admissions@xxxxx.edu...something like this. The school does not really care about stamps or signatures because it can easily be forged.

Getting the statements from an address like: xxxxx@gtbank.com or xxxxx@accessbank.com inspires a whole lot more confidence than empty stamps.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 11:18pm On Oct 04, 2017
Amkc:
okay. you dont even understand what i am talking about
Thanks for your helpless opinion
Mr. “thanks” & “thank you.”
Continue “thanking”up and down.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 4:03pm On Oct 04, 2017
sirhamilton:



It's obvious you've done zero research.

What category of visa are you applying for?

That said, You might want to rephrase your question if you expect answers.




Perhaps, he just wants to travel to donate to Puerto Rico's hurricane struggles.

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 4:00pm On Oct 04, 2017
Timi1990:


grin if you are the air to the company as you've claimed ; then you're the air to the consulate too. Just apply to any school of your choice and pack all your document there , your visa will be granted #Gbam at once . grin

LoL...the visa will also be granted in "air" form.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 8:40pm On Oct 02, 2017
Otaifo1953:


Please help answer this.,...... Please
People come on here to offer GENUINE advise, not to endorse misrepresentation.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 9:28pm On Sep 29, 2017
chaiks:
ok.but maybe some might still accept Ielts ba
It's either IELTS or TOEFL; there really is no preference. IELTS/TOEFL do not you points in the admissions decision. It just simply tells the adcom that you are proficient in the language.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 7:14pm On Sep 22, 2017
Dancingpotato:
Help:
Auburn Grad School: As a policy, we do not consider any applicant until we have reviewed all the documentation. Official GRE and TOEFL (for international applicants) scores and transcripts are required by the Graduate School and should be sent directly to them.....

Pls who can help on this? Do they mean they wont review my application at all unless i submit official TOEFL and School transcript.

I dey fear to put in lot of money for this and get a rejection.

Well, we must all take risks.

Typically, programs - especially competitive ones - do not evaluate (review) applications until they have all the required data points. As you know, your application will not only be weighed WRT the minimum standards for the program, but will also be compared to other candidates especially when considering whom to fund.

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 12:08pm On Sep 22, 2017
align360:


Use this...
www.google.com.

And type "schools and courses that I can get admission and funding without taking the GRE" in the search space.

Best of luck.

Savage!

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 8:58am On Sep 22, 2017
CaptEColeJnr:
Can you tell me what exactly he was 'explaining' to me?
About me paying my dues?
Is there any rule/law/system that encourages one to have his first degree in Nigeria undecided

Please don't dabble into matters without first scrutinizing the root cause of the altercation.

I think that you should always try to get the best in everything, including undergrad education.

That said, a US undergrad program is very expensive and scholarships are very rare at that level.
If you can't fund it, or don't have a scholarship award then you probably shouldn't be sounding so entitled.

If you're really interested in undergrad studies, you'll have more luck at EducationUSA in the US embassy.

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 8:43am On Sep 22, 2017
imperiouxx:


And this is why your question remains unanswered because most here paid the dues to Nigeria first....... eg long ASUU strikes, poor grading system, studying with no electricity, falling sick while writing exams, going to school during fuel scarcity, paying for project from your pocket while credit goes to the professor etc.

Exactly.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 9:24pm On Sep 21, 2017
Kingbukaz:



Please drop the link for the job search
https://www.nairaland.com/jobs
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 9:23pm On Sep 21, 2017
CaptEColeJnr:
Nna na wa oo angry
Na so so PostGrad talks I just dey see undecided
Nobody to help out an undergraduate applicant like me... I just dey hear GRE,TOEFL,MSc blah blah blah

angry angry angry

Lol. Have you heard the concept of "pay your dues"?
First, you need to pay your dues in the Nigerian university system.
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 4:29pm On Sep 20, 2017
eastafro:

well i don't like a generic answers so if you were to tell me your experience you would include specifically for vocab words that were on your test. math topics that gave you problems sruff like that ,you know.

Are you trying to get my friend in trouble? We took an oath not to divulge that information and you're asking for just that on a public forum.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 12:36am On Sep 20, 2017
EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
Akoka Comrade, how's the MFE journey?. You inspire us akoka third class products grin grin

Hehe...been writing essays for the past 2 weeks. Paraphrasing and paraphrasing over and over. I now think the GRE is actually one of the more easier parts of an application, at least it's straightforward.

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gokuu(m): 9:32pm On Sep 19, 2017
tomisinobm:


Scholarship and no GRE in the same sentence. Ko le werk, my guy.

Honestly, do we really thing America would So great if everyone was just so lazy? Nowadays, we don't even want to lift a finger; people just want to stroll into MMA and out of JFK...

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