Opeyemi007:
How much does she earn monthly and what's her disposable income? 6 Million for a four day trip won't fly unless she earns about 4-5m monthly.

You should reduce the budget drastically to the £2-2500 region. When she gets the visa, she could spend 15m and it wouldn't be a problem. Yeah, she'll need a cover letter to explain her situation and ties here in Nigeria. You could write a letter stating you're partially sponsoring the trip with X amount of money. It would help if she could show that you've been sending her money prior till now.

She earns around #333k as a banker and additional income of around 20 million. Will 6 months bank statement be enough?

Hi, everyone. I am a student in USA, but my wife is going on a 4 day tourism visit, she's planning to see some tourist places with no prior travel history, she has a US denial. She works in one of the top banks in Nigeria, and her bank has given her an introductory letter. She is presenting around £4,400 and planned to spend #6 million for the 4 days visit.

So my questions are these:
1) Does she needs a sponsorship letter from me, as she is already stating she's funding herself but gets additional income from me which she will be presenting through her domiciliary bank statement that shows that I normally send money to her.

2) will £4000k+ be enough proof of fund for a 4 days UK visit to London or she should pick some other cheaper UK cities to visit?

3) Is cover letter and hotel booking reservation necessary?

Thanks. I am looking forward to all replies I can get to help her application. God bless you all

Harkstetunz:



Thanks for your response. I have a fair CGPA of 4.27/5 but I was hoping the GRE would make my profile very competitive, as I'm eyeing direct PhD. In that case, I'd have to drop the GRE and channel my energy towards other aspect of my application packet. Thank you once again.

4.27 is not a fair result, that's approximately at least 3.5 GPA out of 4.0, this should give you a chance in good R1 schools. I had 4.27 too and got into 5 fully funded top programs by God's grace. Just package your CV, and SOP well. You should be good to go.

TheNoble007:


You need a masters degree in addition to your Bachelors to be considered for a PhD program in any US school... This is because UK BSc., is only 3 years and insufficient for Grad admissions in the US...

Peace.

The person doesn't necessarily needs to do masters, there are some schools that will take a 3 years program, but they may request you to do WES, University of South Florida will accept 3 years, that I am very sure but will be required to do WES. He only needs to do his finding and ask the program director.

BigIyanga:

Google will surely and smartly answer 80% of your questions. Good luck

I will even say more than 95%, the 4 fully funded offers and 3 waitlist I got were all through searching on Google.

scott12:


Hello...
Thanks for your contribution to this thread. Your insights have really been helpful. I have a question and would really appreciate your response.
I have a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and a masters degreee in environmental toxicology. I intend pursuing a phd in the environmental sciences in the Us. However,
I have no publication so I would like to know if I stand any chance of getting a fully funded offer. Please any idea of institutions thats offer fully funded phds in the environmental sciences in the usa.
Regards.

Scott, you don't need a publication to get a fully funding offer. Your Bsc and Msc dissertation is more than enough. Publication is good but research fit, Letter of recommendation and research experience (which you can get through your dissertation), then a good CGPA are the most vital thing in your application. If you have a strong CGPA of at least 4.2 over 5.0 you may not need to do GRE but if you have the money you can do it, I have even seen people with less than that and no get into top ranked schools.

If I may ask what Is your undergraduate and masters CGPA?

Lolade95:


Yeah. Your eyes is not paining you. It is simply to know more about the school culture, program and what your chances are after school leveraging the school platform. That is why you attend information session, speak to admission recruitment staff to guide you through the process. They will also give you insight on how to achieve a successful application. This is what i did for other schools and awaiting decision.
If you are a current student or alumnus. i will like to know what your experience is like. Thank you.

I think the best bet is to send mails to Nigerians in the department or University and ask them these questions. International admission office may not tell you the truth. They most times they you enticing things because they want you to come but Nigerians from your department if possible will tell you the reality.

infosoftlife:


I believe you both have the same profile and going for the same program.
CONGRATULATIONS, by the way.
Just because you were able to have this funding (I don't know the program you applied for) doesn't construe that the competition is the same in all departments.

FYI: A publication has fewer pages than 25,000 dissertations. Imagine a Prof. reading through this of over 100 applicants

Let's encourage people to take the harder way because it pays, and there are agents out there that can help you do this publication by including their names in it.

PSI: I am not saying getting funding without a PUBLICATION is impossible... Making your profile stand out is the GOAL.

Your BSc project or dissertation is more than enough. Just make sure you succinctly explain the research experience you had while writing your project in your SOP. A friend of mine last year got into Notre Dame PhD from his BSc without Publication or Msc degree, no gre and wasn't even a first class and I have seen alot of people with this. Even this year I have seen alot got full funding PhD without those things.

Many American students don't even have a publication while applying for PhD, they only have lots of research experience through REUs which is more than enough.

Kenny4smart:


I have asked an open question about something I do not know so that our people living in the state can contribute and advise. Why not make your own “imperic and personal experience borne contributions” if you live there and know better than making this comment. It’s well!!

Kenny, I think you're working yourself up over things I feel for now is not important. The first thing I feel you should focus on is to get admission and if possible funding from the school, then your I-20, visa appointment and then get your visa. When you get there you'll get real time advise from Nigerians, or/and international students who have passed the phase you intend to pass and then gather information as much as possible from them and use it legally to your advantage. I believe you should take things one step at a time.
All the best.

TheNoble007:


Your monicker looks berom. Are you from the Plateau state?

No, Lol, Izanghi was my childhood best striker, still is to me. Those who watch Italian football will know him.

Anfieldboss:


New Mexico State University
Michigan Tech
University of Alabama
University of South Florida
Louisiana State Unversity
Kansas State University
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
University of Louisiana

There are many others that do not require WES evaluation. In fact, these universities will review your application with unofficial transcripts (that is a softcopy of your transcript uploaded during application) to make a decision. They will only request official transcripts after you have been admitted.

It depends on the program for University of South Florida, so prospective applicants should check their program's page to see if their department don't request for WES.

hello everyone,
I got a fully funded PhD offer from University of South Florida and University of Cincinnati.
What do you think about the schools? Are they of good repute (I mean respected), as I am also thinking of after job opportunities too from the school I plan to study.

Please I need advise here.

bulespephilo:

Tennessee, Pittsburgh.

I applied to the same school.

See westbrook, scored a contested 2 points after some turnovers come dey show fist, still miss the freethrow, inferring from this game so far if Davis get injuring like this for a long spell (God forbid), play-in LAL no see self.

Android22:
Only 1 reason to forgive the Timberwolves is, Dell said he threatened them that if they drafted his son, he won't play for them. Steph wanted the NYK to draft him if it was not going to be GSW.

On the rest though...carry on.

According to the podcast, he didn't even train with Golden state, he trained with The Knicks and thought he'll be going to Knicks since Golden State will likely pass him.

Android22:
The Warriors beat the team that swept KD.

KD got doubled and tripled in the playoffs and his efficiency took a huge dive.

KD being a better player than Curry is rubbish. He is just a better iso player. Curry does everything else better than him + Curry is a better leader.

KD tweeted "high level basketball being played" when the Celtics won game 1. He was secretly rooting for them to win against his "former" franchise.

KD is a snake.

Finished, sulky, bitter player.

This win stings the hatersssssss!

That thing pain me when he said that word and if you noticed he said it when we had that collapse in fourth quarter. He knows his rings would be questioned if we would win the finals and hence was rooting for celtics. So I am loving how the fans especially gsw fans are in his face after winning the finals.

Who else is watching Draymond Green podcast, am loving it and how he put Kendrick Perkins, Nick of Fox in their place, he also questioned ESPN finals odds; where they favored celtics to win with ridiculous odds of 81% chance for the celtic to win after game 4 against 19% to the gsw.

SmooshCHN:


This is the only game I put my emotions into this year to be honest. My heart Omo

I dey tell you, in the last second's play, my hands were in my mouth, but at last we got a win on the road. Wouldn't mind going with a 2-0 lead to Chase center.

dreamcometrue:


Try Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Try Michigan Technoloical University
Try North Carolina State A&T University

To the best of my knowledge wpi requires toefl from Nigerian students. But he/she can try Clarkson University, the school has everything he/she requested for but the deadline is January 31 and its in New York.

Blueelf:
Abeg, steady986 abi wetin be your name, you're trying too hard and it's becoming laughable

If a player is good, you don't need to bring up old stat lines or padded stat lines against a bottom team to defend him. Boys here will recognize

Not everyone here is a fan of Steph Curry or Giannis or Lebron James or Jokic or Tatum or KD or CP3 etc, but we all recognize these guys are ballers and I don't see anyone one defend them as hard here as you're doing for a single player

Baba, rest abeg

My guy, you just had to put tatum inside those names, , you think say we no go notice.

Izanghi:
Please how much is lcd screen for redmi 9. Please it is very urgent. Thanks.

Please anyone knows about the amount or who can be of help?

Please how much is lcd screen for redmi 9. Please it is very urgent. Thanks.

A friendly reminder for those giving excuses for Ole.

A few good men (1992), 9/10,
Starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson. That film is dope and every scene and conversation is golden, my favourite line is
"You can't handle the truth! Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lieutenant Weinberg? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago, and you curse the Marines. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know -- that Santiago's death, while tragic, probably saved lives; and my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives."

Lana1:
My figures are from transfermarkt as well. Only difference is i'm not hiding behind netspend to make a point.

Between 16/17 and 20/21, that is the amount all those clubs spent on incoming transfers

Guy, you see our opinions are individually correct, we don't need to attack others who have contrary views to us, i could have gone all attacking too when you called my post "rubbish"

Lana1:

As usual, you will miss the point and cry about how much they've spent as if that was the point of my post.
I stopped reading that rubbish after you said we 've outspent all other clubs.

5 years is 2017 - 2021. Below is transfers for all clubs you mentioned between 16/17 - 20/21. That's 5 seasons.

All figures in pounds....

United - 644.6m

Madrid - 527.48m
Barcelona - 931.2m
Chelsea - 796.8m
Liverpool - 474.6m
Bayern - 371.5m
City - 939.5m

Guy, according to transfermarkt, we outspent chelsea in those years

Leyqute:
Izanghi

You said
1. the Glazers are not the problem and that
2. they’ve spent money.

Only no. 2 is correct. And mind you, it’s not money spent wisely.

The coach is not the problem. The coach is a symptom of the problem.

Imagine that the glazers spent money when they should, they wouldn’t need to spend more in the future. This is an overflogged issue. With SAF, Moyes, LvG, Mourinho, Solskjaer.

When Mourinho finished second (19 points behind city) and said he needed more funds to challenge for titles the next season they refused, got him one or two lightweight players and he rebelled and got sacked.

Now, that money they should have spent that window, they spent it and more the next window. The transfer negotiation is a mess.

A serious owner wouldn’t even consider Ole for the job given his CV.

Even if they sack Ole now there’s little confidence that they’ll get the right replacement and even if they do, will they support him?

Guy, nobody loves Mourinho the way i do, but lets face it Mourinho was given the necessary players he wanted in Tottenham, but where did he take them to this season, remembered they took Reguilon from us, Bale nko and he didn't perform, so even if you gave Mourinho those money and players he wanted, He won't have given us the trophies like champions league, EPL and competitiveness we wanted.

Lana1:
When we blame the glazers some people think it is beacuse they haven't bought players. These are the people that make the important decisions that have left the club in this current situation.

Compare them to Abrahimovic who has fully invested his time, money and efforts into making sure Chelsea is successful on the pitch.

Our own owners go just fold arms dey look. We could have gotten Pep on two different occasions. Klopp was available in place of LVG in 2014.
Serious owners who really care about football success rather than finances will keep their ears to the ground and monitor what's going on with every top manager and top player in the football world.

Rumours would ve been going on about Tuchel getting sacked. They could ve tempted Flick for one year before he goes to the German national team. Zidane is currently available. But our owners still dey observe.

If you dont see anything wrong in how the glazers have driven the club into the mud of mediocrity then you should keep quiet and get comfortable with the manager they have left in charge.

Lets stop using the Glazers as a tool to defend poor on-field performance. United Has spent more money than Real Madrid, Barcelona Chelsea, Bayern Munich and even Liverpool in the past five years, but all this clubs have won the League and meaningful trophies within those years. The Glazers might have led United to debt, but they have never stopped United from buying big time In the transfer market. We've spent money just like any other clubs out there, you can only point out Man City as a club we have spent less than in the EPL.
The truth we're ignoring to point fingers to is the fact that Ole is an average coach, no top club in Europe will have Ole as their coach, because He is technically poor and lacks on pitch playing identity, he lacks experience on the top level and both members of his coaching staff lack such too. Not even any Premier League Club will employ Ole as their coach. Tim Sherwood made it clear to M. Owen since the beginning of the season that United's problems lay in the coaching crew and not about Glazers not providing funds. When a player lives United to another club, you see him doing so well at the new club, but at United that player will look average. When we sign a top performing player from a given club, after some matches playing for United that player will become average and lacks drive or motivation, why that? Most United's fans wants united to shamble while Ole to succeed, we have enough quality but we have a coach that is a nice guy and a friendly soul, but the same lacks all technical discipline to improve and get the best out of his players. So much inconsistency in the team. Bruno, Mctominay, Shaw, Wan Bissaka And Cavani are the only guys who turn up everyday without loosing focus.
The only wrong i see in the Glazers is that they have zero passion for football because if they have love for football like up to 50% the way Roman Abramovich loves football, Ole won't have been the coach by now.

mayort12:

Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry concentration.
I also did Biochemistry for undergraduate and Msc.

Am sorry about the rejection, but you didn't put your undergraduate gpa but based on gradcafe website i observed that the average gpa of admitted students was at least 3.67, maybe its from there?

lasthero:


Tier 1 University with 92% acceptance rate??

This lie is too heavy sir

Before you start accusing someone of lieing when it is in the public domain, why can't you check google yourself. I don't like arguing with people like you online and don't want to be rude.

obajoey:
Pls sir how can I get the list of "safe schools" in the US for masters program? What do I need to search for on google?

Try Iowa state university: a top 100 school in US, with 92% acceptance rate, tier 1 university.

I saw this in a mathsgre forum and I believe it will be beneficiary for people that will be applying for spring or fall 2022

TJ0987:
I applied for PHD Urban Studies (GSU), yet to hear from them. Fingers crossed on my application. I got 3 rejections already, GSU is the only pending application I have left. I really pray it works out.

Don't worry they'll give you in Jesus name, i can't tell you not to have anxiety over your admission status because i had it too while waiting for mine, and i must tell you that this fall admission was bloody, maybe because most schools that waived GRE based their admission on CGPA in place of GRE and hence your CGPA needed to be very high most time to convince them for admission, hence my advice to you are these:
1. check gradcafe to see if they've issued out admission, to know your stand
2. If they have ( or they've not), mail the admission officer to kindly let you know your admission status in order to know your next plan.
You'll hear good news in Jesus name and your efforts will not go to waste.