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Ajibade105:
Hello,

I got this message from my preferred supervisor. What do you guys think about the message. Find below the message;

@Lagosismyhome @happyday @Walspring

Thanks.If you are interested in working with me, I would advise that you apply to the program through the Mathematics and Statistics Department and make clear that you wish to work with me on biostatistics/infectious disease methodology.

 I cannot, of course, promise you a position in my group. This is partly because it is not my decision alone – the Department makes the final decision about whether entry to a program is allowed or not — and also I would have to offer positions to the best applications that come in. However, your CV/background does look impressive and I could certainly see you fitting in with my group.In terms of potential projects, there are numerous things you could work on. For example, I have projects involving infectious disease modelling, implementing computational algorithms for fitting these models to data. I also have a project looking at using similar models to model fire spread.

 Alternatively, there will likely be chances to analyse data sets using high-level, but less computational, statistical techniques. for example, using statistical/machine learning tools such as random forests.

 It's hard to predict what the project would actually look like since research probably wouldn't start for 18 months from now given that as an MSc student you would be doing courses for the first two semesters. Most of my students I give a choice of possible projects near the time, and let them choose. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.

One time offer! Grab it with both hands. Make sure your SoP speaks directly to his research interests. You can mention other profs, but specifically spend some sentences on your excitement with working with him, and what you look forward to.

He's right. Even if he wants you badly, a departmental admissions committee will still need to review your application, plus the graduate school too, before you can be admitted. Let him know you can't wait to get started in his lab.

All the best, bro.

jagaban17:
Please ,I've been using Kaplan 2016 for preparation. My exam is 3rd of November.

Hope its sufficient for preparation, or I should try other books.

No, Kaplan is not sufficient. Drop that kaplan sharp sharp.

University of New South Wales, Australia PhD Scholarship Scheme

"It is with great pleasure that I announce the commencement of the UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship scheme.

UNSW is recruiting up to 700 new PhD candidates over the coming years into the UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme for candidates of exceptional quality. We invite you to join us in Sydney at Australia’s Global University as we drive discoveries, inventions and innovations to transform and improve lives worldwide.

Applicants will apply to a specific research area with an identified supervisory team from our cohort of highest performing supervisors. These prestigious scholarships include a stipend of $40,000 per annum for 4 years and a support package of up to $10,000 per annum to support development activities, international collaboration and related expenses. Scientia scholars will have a strong commitment to making a difference in the world with potential for contributing to the social engagement and/or global impact pillars of the 2025 Strategy.

Applications for the UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme close on 11 November 2016. For more information and to apply, please google 'UNSW 2025'."

Dview:
How to go about the whole process..am targeting next year fall...anyone to help out!!

OK. What's your profile? UG course? GPA? GRE score? TOEFL? Research interests etc.

Dview:
Hi,its my first time on this thread..I really need someone to mentor me..I need someone to put me tru all the steps.. Anyone??
Cc lagosismyhome
Damine
Walspring
Oludare01
Femi321.....please! anyone!

Mentor you on what?

adeboy95:
Please. I am a distinction graduate of a polytechnic. I will like to ask my questions as thus:
1. What school will take my HND cert. for masters
2. Taking GRE exam, how many years can I use it for admission. Here I mean if I take the exam this year, and I was not admitted this year, can I still use next year and how many more years

Thanks in anticipation

GRE is valid for 5 years.

Scholastica16:
I have been following the thread avidly since August. My test is in a week's time. Hopefully, I would be here with good news.

Cheers.

Yes! We await your testimony. Go conquer.

OluDare01:
I think he's talking about the season.

OK. Sorry.

abbeymaniak:
Pls gurus in d ause correct me if I'm wrong, fall = sept, spring = march , summer=June , winter = december

Spring = January

lonzo:
Thanks happyday

I did speak with Chicago booth, MIT Sloan and Columbia during the MBATour at Fourpoints.

I appreciate your input besides my family is the best thing to happen to me professionally or personally

Cheers

Let's thank God. Of course, blood is thicker than anything else.

lonzo:
Thanks Happy day

The reason for the GRE and not the GMAT is because I found out most schools now accept the GRE for Business School.

I attend an MBA fair last week where Chicago Booth, Columbia and MIT all presented. I did prefer Chicago Booth.

Sorry for this Ivy league schools am mentioning just understand my target is very high

I also read about Wharton and some other crazy Business School.

All the Schools I mentioned accept GRE. So what do you think

Lol, you don't need to be sorry for aiming so high. Fact is, you should. You don't go for an MBA for the classes, assignments or even projects. You can learn that running a real-time business. You go there for the connections and support long after you graduate. If you get into Chicago Booth, that by itself is an achievement on its own, so that getting a job after graduation won't be much of a problem, because the school would have solved the challenge for you during admissions.

So, don't be shy of going after the Ivy Leagues. Just a caveat though: If your best achievement by the time you'll admitted is that admission itself, then your chances of getting in are very slim. Admission committees at Business Schools tend to admit people who don't need the "school brand" on their CVs - they would've been successful without it. It's like banks lending only to those who don't need the money.

If getting into Chicago Booth would be the best thing that's ever happened to you professionally or personally, your chances are probably pretty slim (because you don't have enough to bring to the table, which is why Chicago Booth would be the best thing that's happened to you).

And one more thing: MBA applications is a whole job on its own. I'll advise you don't start with the GRE.

Try and peruse the application pages of different top B-schools, to have a feel of what they require, so you can determine if it's what you really need now, or will ever need in your career. Check HBS, Stanford GSB, MIT Sloan, Wharton, and also Chicago Booth.

If this feels like it's hard, it's because it is. It's hard, but doable.

Walspring:
Nope it cant be use for Nigerians and some african countries

My Oga, I sent you a PM.

Ajibade105:
The interview was great. The interview was for the position for a Research Assistant, RA in her LAB. I didn't know if I impress her tho. I talk weti I know for her research and was asking questions on the courses I have done, my research experience and why I wanna study abroad. She ended it with do you have any questions for me and I asked some questions

Many thanks to Lagosismyhome and @happyday. Those guys are gurus. I doff my cap for them.

She said she will review my application and get back to me asap and I ended the call.

I then send her a thank you note for the phone interview.

Lovely! You did just fine. Sit tight and wait for her next line of action. And don't forget to goan get some fresh air.

lonzo:
Sorry for not talking about my background Sir

First degree - Bsc Computer Science with Economics
3.3gpa

8 year working Experience
Presently a Business Development Manager earning 320k

Want to go for an MBA because of my work background or an MIS because my academic background.

Either I am cool with but I am more inclined toward the MBA

Married with 2 kids

Anything else Sir, will kindly provide.

Okay boss, you've a very interesting and solid profile. But I need to ask, why not the GMAT? Since you're going for an MBA. You've gone very far in business than in Info Systems, so I suggest you choose the MBA. And MBA programs usually take students from all backgrounds, so no worries on that. The only issue is getting into a decent MBA program that will justify the investment, once you finish your program.

As for the GRE, it might be hard to cope with in-person classes, and also take care of the family. You can self-study. Yes, you can. All you'll need is focus and a determination to do important work daily, and make progress in your GRE prep. No matter the distractions you might have.

What MBA programs have you shortlisted? This would help set your target scores, and motivate you moving forward.

SCHOOLBUOY:
I've gotten a reply from the professor self,he gave me a number to call him and make appointment.....
thank you.

Great!

lonzo:
Good afternoon

My first time here and I humbly salute

I want to apply for study in the USA after been denied by the Canadian Embassy.

I want to sit for the GRE and need the house input on the DIY approach or should I register with a GRE tutorial Centre.

Which do you advise

We don't know jack about your background, profile, strengths or weakness. How then can I say for sure if you're better off studying for yourself or taking a prep class?

SCHOOLBUOY:
boss and bosses
a beg reason my matter.......
I've tried all my best possible to get in touch with professors at the engineering department of east west university........
but I've been unable too.......
please help me.....
I even sent q mail but they ain't replying... ..

ionocif u guys can help me in any way in getting their. contact info.......

please

Professors are busy people.

You aren't the only candidate. You're one among thousands.

If you don't forget those two lines above, then you'd be fine sending emails to profs as per grad school admissions. If you've sent emails to 10 different profs, and you haven't gotten a reply, then you can be disturbed. Maybe then you'll need to take a look at the emails you're sending. But, I'm going to go ahead and assume you're sending research-ready emails that profs would wanna read. And say that don't expect a reply this early.

The prof might not be checking his email, might not currently be accepting students, might be sick or out of town, might not like your first name, or might think your GPA is too impressive to be true! You get it. It might be one of so many reasons, that you should try to spread your net wide. Keep sending quality emails to profs in different schools, and you'll be boosting your chances to get favorable replies.

And if you can't get through to the prof, try emailing the departmental graduate program secretary or someone similar. This, again, is not guaranteed to get you a response. It might end up in his/her spam box. Truth is, contacting someone for the first time is usually the hardest part. Once you can break in, it gets easier after that. Motivate yourself with this, and keep sending, brova.

ecaaychukwu:
I've posted it long before and was told to change the course

So, you've been admitted to Valpro for a new course?

So, it's official!

It's no longer a choice between the IELTS or TOEFL. More schools want to stop accepting the IELTS.

Take the TOEFL to be on the safer side.

Thank you!

Skmoney:
Good morning guys... Am new and am so happy you guys are doing great job

I am planning to study graduate program in any university in the US with full funding
I have my CGPA to 4.0/5... Is my cgpa qualified for full funding and what score should I aim for my GRE and TOEFL pls....

I will appreciate you guys if I can get an urgent response

What do you mean by 'full funding?'. You mean tuition + fees + accomodation + visa fees + flight ticket?

How good are you in negotiation?

Your GPA, by itself, doesn't qualify you for anything. Sorry, but you've got to bring your whole armory to the battle field. Your GPA stands a chance though. Score above 330 on the GRE, and aim to score 29 on each aspect of the TOEFL. I can't really give you specific score targets, except those. That's all for now.

cuspy:
Thanks again.
Ya too much

Let's thank God.

neurosci:
I've PMd you.

I've replied.

hahn:
Who else did he heal?

Mark 1:23 - Jesus drove out an evil spirit
Mark 3:3, 4 - Jesus healed a man with a deformed hand
John 9:14 - Jesus healed a man born blind
Luke 13:10, 14 - Jesus healed a crippled woman
Luke 14:1, 4 - Jesus healed a man with dropsy

All on the Sabbath day.

hahn:
Going to church to pray on Sundays is rude.

The bible says in Genesis 2:2 "By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work."

Why pray on a day when god is resting. No wonder people's prayers never get answered. That is because god is on holiday and the office for answering prayers is empty.

It is better to pray on Monday because that is a working day and god and his angels will be at the office

People really need to read their bibles

But in John 5: 17; "But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh even until now, and I work." In response to the Jews who questioned why he would heal the man, sick at the pool of Bethsaida for 38 years, on the Sabbath day.

[quote author=DanjaNinja post=50039477][/quote]Amen bro. How's Bridgeport?

neurosci:
Thanks so much!

Let's thank God.

neurosci:
Bro, trust me. That your last paragraph is what I need most; I really can't explain what's between that principal and me. It's worse than you think.
What I want you to do is this: assume that I am in the shoes of that my imaginary friend(mine is worse really), what would be your advice for me on the harder thing I could do? Forge?

In that case, the way out is to contact the undergraduate admissions co-ordinator in the school. Prepare to keep sending emails till s/he replies. Cos they get a whole lot of emails.

In short, what you've done is what they call 'Home schooling.' You schooled yourself at home. Give a candid reason why you left school at the time you did. It may be that you felt the education in your school at the time was not up to par. May be the curriculum, the fees, or like you cited here, ill-health. Tell them the level at which you dropped, and show them the results up to that point. And that from there, you gathered materials and studied to stupor!

If anything, it shows you have initiative, took responsibility for your education and that you're mostly self-driven, which counts for something substantial in US undergrad admissions.

You might also want to search for the home school link on the school's website. Or Google "name of school + home school + admissions." You will get enough info on what you need, and you can take it up from there with the co-ordinator.

midps007:
I need answers urgently pls

In theory, schools will tell you non-native speakers or students from ESL countries must write TOEFL. That's the default. However, if you can prove to them during your application that you've got a good grasp of English language, in the areas of Reading (GRE verbal can cover you for this), Writing (in your email interactions with faculty members), Speaking (during a Skype interview) and Listening (see Speaking), then there's caveat they can use to bail you out.

If you'd like them to waive TOEFL for you, and they feel you're up to par in most those areas I mentioned, they would oblige because, "you've completed a post-secondary education from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction."

But, to be on the safer side, especially for Teaching Assistantship slots, you might need to write it.

So, feel free to apply. If your profile is good all round, they most likely won't deny you cos of TOEFL.

Christian129:
noooooo, like immediately after you are notified if admission in order to receive funding.

Hmm, they would see through the smoke screen you're trying to pull. And more often than not, PhD slots get filled up quicker for the same reason (money), and they most likely won't accept. Instead of that, you can email or call the grad co-ordinator telling him/her your condition. Copy your proposed advisor too, if you have one already. There's no harm in asking. If you're denied, life goes on.

Christian129:
Please can you change your program from masters to PhD after getting admitted into the University? Abeg help o

You mean even before you start your first semester? The question is why? It would be stressful on the part of the department to do that for you. So you had better be ready to make it worth their while.

neurosci:
True. But how about those who didn't attend secondary school? For example one of my friends dropped out in SSS1, due to illness and took private lessons then wrote WAEC GCE in a special centre. Today, he's a graduate. Assuming he wanted to go to the US nko?

As for your own, you don't need to be 'in tune' with the principal to get what you want. Haven't you needed something badly from a total stranger on the road, and then got it?

Just walk up to the principal's office, introduce yourself, make him feel comfortable, and present your case. Very simple matter. Even if na enemy of progress, you can make his day with some jokes and chilled drinks to step down. Before you know it, his teachers would be running upandan on top your matter. You can later send him something to appreciate later. It's not bribery, it's called appreciation.

Transcript even small? What if the US school wants letters of recommendation from your school? You're telling me you won't get it done?

And as for your friend, if he truly wants to further, I kid you not, he'll find a way, trust me. Guys have done way harder things.

Jonwesley:
Okay, thanks for this advice as i was a bit confused on what it is and what it stands for. Blessed you for your response.

Let's thank God. I wish you the best in your apps.