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LagosismyHome:
Isn't there SAT every month ....so if you missed Nov there is December. Also registration for Nov is still possible but with a late registration fee .

Abi o, unlike 'JAMB'. Let him start preparing now for a December test date. We have October 1, November 5 and December 3, 2016 test dates. And January 21, 2017 is even there.

cuspy:
I really appreciate your response bro.
Getting a prof to rapport with should be my next hustle now.
Thank you.

Let's thank God.

Send an email to the grad program co-ordinator with your profile, well articulated. S/he should be able to tell you if there are funding positions, or direct you to those who can tell you.

Attach your scores (GRE + transcripts). Talk about his/her research area, and indicate interest (that's if you like it).

And don't mention anything about money or funding.

You want to know if the department is looking in the direction of your research interest(s).

Jonwesley:
No please. It's Nigeria SSCE and NECO. The question now is how can these results be rated with the Int'l Baccalaureate system or how is the 44 IB grade equivalent done using the Nigeria SSCE and NECO. It's a requirement for a foreign scholarship please.

Tell them you would be sending them SSCE and NECO. They are known as O'level results. The scholarship board should be able to convert it for you, and bring it side by side with the IB requirement.

drhopeful:
I actually think they are both comparable with actual tests. Think about it...some people have reported seeing the practice test questions in the actual exam. I had 158 in both power prep tests first try vs 162 in actual GRE.

Good point, but it all boils down to exam psychology. When you took the Power Prep test, you weren't as tensed and desperate as on test day. Deep within you, you knew it was just a practice test, and you were just trying to gauge your performance level. And that if you perform poorly, nothing spoil. But, not so on test day. You keep thinking of the stress of re-writing, another N50k, and on like that.

And yes, ETS do repeat questions.

motifoluwasolami:
happy new month fam, i rewrote my GRE today and i had 320. i am happy to be back.

Good one! Are you going for Spring?

iCool:
^I meant the Practice Questions booklet by ETS.

Oh I see. I think the questions are from simple, to medium, to difficult. The difficult end closely mirrors what you see on the real test.

sirRiddy:
Please who is the moderator of the GRE group?
Can someone add this number?
cc happyday

No sir. I'm not in the group.

iCool:
@Happyday, Topiipii. Please compare and contrast...

PowerPrep to Actual Gre Quantitative.

ETS practice booklet to Actual Gre.

Actual GRE Quant is harder. Sorry, which one is ETS Practice booklet?

cuspy:
Hello Guys,

I've come up with 2 schools I want to apply to.
1.) Suny-Albany
2.) Suny-Binghamton

Both schools are in New York.

Pls hope one mumu VO won't be skeptical about issuing me a visa in an erroneous thinking that I desperately want to go to New York for some other reasons?

Then for Suny-Albany one has to fill a seperate form if interested in GA or TA. Does this necessarily imply that chances of funding would be slimer? And on the form questions like; do you belong to any professional org?, previous scholarships or the likes, publications or some sort, are already seeming scary. Pls is this normal?

Pls your opionions would be highly appreciated so I'd know if I still have to keep school-hunting

As for VO, you enjoy 'somethings' about SUNY. And SUNY happens to be in New York. That's all.

And, have you tried to contact any prof in either school? They use those questions to determine applicant's research potential or achievement. Display either of these, and you're game. Plus you stand a better chance of a prof fighting for your case, if you can see one to rapport with during application.

Damilola1997:
Please give me guidelines on how to go about.

Sorry. I think it's cool to save some cash. Which is where these companies come in. I registered myself for less than 50k then. Apparently, things are not the same. See Topiiipiii's post above.

Damilola1997:
Can I register for the exam myself?

Why not? You definitely can.

youngmoney416:
Please house, I desperately need your help. Today is the deadline for sat registeration. I need your help in paying for the fee and promise to pay back. Please help a brother.

Deadline for which SAT test date? When do you plan to apply?

Jonwesley:
An International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 44; is required as an international student seeking for an undergraduate scholarship in a school overseas.

Please how is this score calculated? Anyone in the house to enlighten me? I need this urgently please. Thanks in advance.

Did you go to a school with an IB curriculum?

beulah75:
Dear fellow nairalanders, pls come to my aids. Coming monday will make the fourth week of schools resumption, one of my children is still at home because of 15k, she is a new student into jss1, the 15k was as a result of impromptu increament on new intake sch fee of a government sch in Kwara state, (boarding only) 85% sch fee and admission requirements has been Paid for before this new development takes place, sch mgt insisted that full payment must be made before admission is considered, people owing me keep postponing their payments, kindly help this poor single parent of three out of this mess as i am having sleepless night on this matter, not happy seeing my daughter at home when others are in school. kindly help.

Pick yourself up and don't let your kids see it the way you're seeing it. Why not home school her? In fact, you can home school her till any level until she's ready to enter university.

Socratez20:
Thank you

Let's thank God.

Damilola1997:
Please where can I register for GRE? Pls help me with the genuine ones.

You've tried doing it yourself?

Socratez20:
Good evening house, please how long does it take ETS to send GRE or TOEFL scores to schools

3 days from your payment to the school receiving it.

Damilola1997:
Hello! I really admire everybody effort here. Please I need list of genuine GRE agents that can help me register for the exam and please add me to the WHATSAPP group chat, my phone number 07035197985. Then I will like to know if two months is enough to study for the exam.

Yes, two months of concentrated efforts should get you there. With focus.

OGreene:
Good morning,

The 2 schools i plan to apply to are Columbia University and Uni of California, Berkeley. Am i safe? I never any nairalander dat applied to des schools

I hope they are friendly with funding.

Brother, no, they are not safe. At all. Mama lagosismyhome don talk am finish. In fact, don't apply there. If you need us to confirm if those schools are good for you, then you're better off applying elsewhere. Because admissions at this stage is strictly competition. The prof wrote long proposals before he could get those research dollars, and you can be sure he's going to be double sure he's spending them on the BEST he can find. Unless a prof in those schools thinks he madly wants you to be in his lab, keep researching for schools, bro.

Fesobi92:
Hello house,
I was given a full GA which covers the first semester alone. They said to maintain that I'll need to have a 3.0 GPA. Please, is this how a typical full GA contract is or does it normally covers a whole session.
Thanks in advance

Though your best bet is to ask your program coordinator, I'll go ahead and take a guess. That if you can have a 3.0 GPA minimum after the first semester, you qualify for the GA assistantship the next semester, and on like that.

Ajibade105:
Hello Mr. Daniel,

Did you receive my email this morning? Enjoy your day bro

Yeah, I did. I've replied.

LagosismyHome:
Not I am not longer a student but got an internship through National Black in the days so I highly recommend it for Naija MBA students

OK, Thanks for clarifying.

LagosismyHome:
National Black MBA - Conference & Exposition
New Orleans Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130 October 11 - 15, 2016

The National Black MBA Association Annual Conference and Exposition is one of the largest professional development and job recruitment events in the nation.........

Anyone currently doing MBA in Nairaland ?? , this is very good place to network and find a job. It usually a MUST attend if you are black and looking for Internship / Full time job. NOt just attending but prepare well for it because they do have some on the spot interview and have your resume camera ready

Are you in Louisiana?

Ajibade105:
Good morning,

Please, who can help me scrutinize my statement of purpose. Thanks

Send me a PM.

stariobran:
Hello,

Do you know that brilliant kid, or rather child with potential who has his/her o'level results and needs to write the next JAMB / UTME exams but cannot afford the form? ?

I need to get forms for some of those kids. please if anyone in your environment strikes you as such, kindly get details of such kids.

No cash would be given to anyone. I would personally get the form for the people, even if it means going with them to the bank.

Thanks.

You have a very gracious heart. I like you already. Thank you!

lionlee216:
Lagosismyhome, DeeTus, Thank you so much for the encouragement and everything..I was so prepaared for it. It seems like you guys are angels or witches. I cant thank you enough. The journey of my life wont be complete without mentioning your names

Walspring, and Texrem the wonderful pastors, Thanks for the prayers, it helped and thanks to all NL Family.. All my transcripts both denial and approval will be posted.


VISA APPROVED!! 6.30am appointment, Lagos. Less than 3 mins

To God be the Glory

Congrats bro! God will complete this good thing he has started.

izzybella007:
Can I pm you?

Yes ma'am.

izzybella007:
Any masters student in food science in the house?please I'm a newbie,I need help

Though I'm not in Food Science, but I've people in the program at Uni of Arkansas. What do you need help with?

Hushee:
Thanks boss.

Let's thank God.

temi4fash:
Thanks boss..

These highly appreciated

Yes, I want to stay with my cousin in minnesota and my aunty stays there too.

He was the one that insisted I apply there amd he would pay the application fees, though am still in search for other schools too that will provide me with better offers and opportunities

Thank God. So, let's see how the email contact stuff turns up.

ponpon:
Please who knows anything about University of South Alabama and University of Southern Mississippi

Anything like??

temi4fash:
Bro,

Am back, I did my exams on Thursday.

Had 300 Verbal 149 and quant: 151

Was quite disappointed with my quant but I give all the thanks to God.

Am unto the next phase.

A family friend wants me to apply to University of Minnesota twin cities says he would paid the application fees.

My course is Electrical Engineering.

WES converted GPA is 3.17/4

Can you suggest some other schools not too far from Minnesota?

Good scores. Yeah, unto the next phase. But I must ask, must it be Minnesota? Or do you plan staying with the family friend for the duration of your program. Expand your choices. I don't think location should be a primary yardstick for school selection.
I've an idea though. To start with, send an email to the graduate program co-ordinator of Electrical Engr at UMinn Twin Cities. Tell him/her a brief profile (Your school, GPA and experience, briefly), pick a prof whose research interest you, and highlight how you plan to contribute to his research using your experiences. Add your GRE scores (with the score report, if available).

DON'T mention funding or money.

Ask what other things you need to submit to start applying. Be enthusiastic and don't whine over the GRE score, or anything. Proof-read the mail, but don't expect a reply.

Wait for a few days, then send a gentle reminder alongside the original email, while attaching your Statement of Purpose and transcripts.

Let's see what happens.

All the best.