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Please who knows what will happen if I don't have an application with a particular school..but I send my GRE to them anyway?

K234:
Hey Nairalanders! It's been ages since I've visited this thread but I still remember how a lot of the information shared here was very useful to me during my grad application process and visa interview. In my own way of giving back and lending my support to this platform, I and some of my fellow Nigerian grad students decided to create a platform on facebook for incoming Nigerian grad students to Texas A&M University, College Station. Anyone who has been accepted for the Fall 2019 session can join the group (undergrads are also welcome!!). We will share information with you about housing, jobs on campus, general student life, etc. Feel free to request to join using this link
https://www./2013984848907239/.

If the link doesn't work you can search for the group on facebook "Texas A&M Incoming Nigerian Graduates Students".

Cheers!!!

Those who haven't been accepted but want To go nko?

Pefuele:
Yeap but with a TOEFL of 81.

Okay.. It has closed for this year tho...so u can still rewrite and get a higher score for next fall

bracelum:
Alright, I understand you now. It was a case of misunderstanding from my part.
I thought you wanted to invest a lot of time doing school search instead of focusing on your GRE. So, I wanted to give you heads up that it might be a wrong strategy.

Just make sure you don't spend too much time researching schools when you should be studying on GRE.
All the best!

Yeah..thanks bro

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Nice

amb001:
Anyone please

Don't worry ..they are coming...since easter nobody has really been online like DAT...they are enjoying themselves

tactmayor:
Just have/search 2 or 3 schools each in these three ranks- Top ranked, Average ranked and Low ranked.
Write the school codes in a paper which you would be allowed to take into the exam hall.
Then the score outcome of your GRE will enable you trim the 9 schools you have listed into four schools that you will report your score to.

Yeah...thanks man...this is good advice

bayocanny:
you're on point bro, I made that mistake during my application process. Search for schools, know their requirements then prepare for GRE. lobatan

Lol

Pefuele:
Do they waive TOEFL/IELTS scores for naija?

Yeah, sometimes....but also note that while GRE for this department is not required, TOEFL with a score of 100 is.....but to answer your question...YES...their waiver is applicable to NigerIA...are u a computer or electrical first degree graduate?

mayort12:
Hi everyone!
Please I need a serious study buddy for the gre,
I reside in Lagos, any serious person should please let's connect.
Thanks in anticipation.

Interested PM ME

bracelum:
Focus more on the GRE now. Focus more on getting a stellar score. You can make a decision on your school a few weeks to your exam. If you spend a ton of time researching on schools now, it might distract you from getting a stellar score. From my discussion with a lot of candidates, too much of time spent on school search limits their study time which affects their scores.

This is assuming that getting a stellar score is a priority for you.

Lol.,i think u don't understand me yet.. Getting a GRE score is my goal..I am targetting a perfect score...but if I haven't done the minimal research I'll just waste my 4 free score reports cos I won't know which school to send my perfect score to...I am not saying I want to spend hours researching schools...I just want to know basic questions to ask that's all
In general I just no want make d free score reporting waste ...lol...cos 80$ no be small money

Hello I have some info I thot is worth sharing, the electrical Engineering and Computer Science department at MIT , does not require GRE for admission ...might be useful for someone who did computer engineering or computer science or electrical
engineering like me ...Cheers!!!
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Please also note that applications for this year fall has passed....its for fall 2020 upward...there is also no spring application accepted...thanks

Johnolukolade:
What's your undergraduate specialization and GPA?
What (research and teaching) experience do you have?
Like I'll say, there's a school for everyone and if you don't want tofool yourself, you should know which schools you can get into unconditionally, schools that would fund you and you won't need to get loans or something. You should know your strength even before taking the GRE and with that, you will know which schools fit your profile and ability.
Don't start building your castle in the air, it won't pay you eventually.

Best!!

Computer Engineering
Final cgpa yet to be released..am fresh out of school...last cgpa was 3.2/4

Leone26:
As you've been advised, prep well for the GRE if it's applicable to your intended program.

As you prep for it, also carefully review entry requirements on program websites of your shortlisted schools especially; prerequisite courses, if transcript evaluations are required (this would save you further costs) etc.

You can then send an email to the grad coords. In the email; introduce yourself, then politely ask about the assistantship opportunities available in the program, and what you need to do to be considered for them. I think it's best to hear from them before contacting Profs. Their responses should guide your school selections for the GRE and subsequent online applications.

Best wishes as you get set.

Thanks man..this is good info.

bracelum:
Have you taken the GRE? That should be the first step before mailing the admissions office. Focus on it and get the best score you can get. Schools will always be there. You can do all the school research you want to do after getting a stellar GRE score.

I haven't..I would be taking it by August... Its important I get an idea of the schools I want to apply to ...for instance on the day of the GRE , how will I know who to send my scores to if I have not done any findings?..which is why I don't think waiting until I write the GRE to mail is a good idea o

Xup..officially done with part 14...I have a looooooong list of schools for fall 2020 MSC session...and I wanna start shortlisting....I got some good advice on here to mail the grad cords/Intl admission office concerning requirements and stuff...please what am I to ask these grad cord/Intl admission office in order to know if it would be good for me...
I know I have to ask about funding and admission requirements... But what else?
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I am also tired of waiting for page 400 o...where all of una go??

400 Spartans!!...Oye la ..Happy Sunday sha

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Where Page 400

aig01:
There is a section of the GMAT club for GRE - https://greprepclub.com/forum/

Thank you bro

bracelum:
Way to go! Way to go!
Once the admissions officers know you and know that you have a keen interest in their program, your application is just a formality. They won't even bother if you have a low profile compared to their class because they have known you better than your essays (aka SOPs) and they know what you will add to their program. That is one trick on securing admits to top and competitive programs even with a low profile.

Feel free to buzz me if you need any assistance. You're already on the right track!

Is there anything like this for GRE.. Like maybe GREclub ..lol

CuteRedd:
Pls do keep writing....We need to enlighten people. I belong to several GRE and MSINUS groups which are full of Indians and i have made lots of friends along the way. These guys are "go getters" their tenacity is quite infectious.

Infact i have found some study buddies among them and i have improved alot in my GRE study. I was targeting fall 2019 before into some low tier schools because i also have a 9-5 job in a tech firm.

But i have decided to push it to 2020 because most of the top tier schools funding deadlines have either passed or are coming up soon and i wont be able to meet them. Also my course of study isn't really in low tier schools which has to do with Tech Innovation. Another great factor is the time it offers me to be more embedded in more tech and community projects in the next 8 months which would strengthen my application.

My target schools are Boston University for their dual degree, Cornell University, University of Virginia and some other mid tier schools.

One thing i decided to do is to check out their requirements and understand what is required. I have 8 months from now to put my best foot forward. I have also identified some bias that can work on my behalf.

1. African
2. Female
3. In Tech (3 magic words that sells like hot cake right now)

Secondly, i have reached out to alumni's in my proposed program on linkedin for tips etc, I found out for Boston University the rate of Africans applying to that course is very low. Infact 2016 set just had 1 African a Sudanese.... Spoke to her and found out she didn't even have the "top notch GRE score needed" Same with a friend who just got into Harvard but diversity, etc played a part.

Indians: What people don't understand is that they are in competition with each other for admit spots. An Indian once told me they are held to a higher standard than others from other countries just because they are too many of them that are just as good. That's why you find an Indian who got 320 in GRE crying and saying how can he get 330 can you imagine?

Funding: The art of predicting every factor before it happens restrains anything from happening. I believe in taking a step at a time. You never know what can happen.

The inspiring story of how Koye got into INSEAD is a testimony to this among others https://www.bellanaija.com/2018/01/mogbekeloluwa-koye-ladele-shares-inspiring-insead-journey/

Another Great factor is: THE LONG TERM PLAN. Many Nigerians are very short sighted and they don't see the future nor the cycle change of leadership turning. The relationships, networks and pedigree etc can really do wonders for your future.

I am just encouraging people to make the best out of every opportunity that comes your way. Strive for the best as it plays out well in the long run. At least TRY!

Great write up, I'm even more motivated, I am also a fall 2020 like u but masters not MBA, can we link up as I think your influence and access to like minded people and groups will help me

bracelum:
Some schools keep test scores up to 12 - 18 months. Discuss the situation with your Program Co-ordinator (aka Grad Co-ord, if your program is housed in the Graduate School).

You won't have a problem at all

Okay

pragya2017:
Hello everyone,

I just want to clarify something as regards i20 and financial documents. As we all know that the i20 doesn't show all fees for the duration of the program. Will the VO only check if one can cover this amount? or they will estimate the second year fee also and make sure the financial document can cover that amount.

Thank you

The money the VO wants to see as minimum is what is stated on ur I20

Hello house, I am an intending fall 2020 masters applicant , I have stated this before in my profile but just to clear things up, I intend to write the GRE this year by July or august, , but by that time my SOP and LOR is not going to be ready ... And I don't want to waste those four free schools, can I send my scores to the four schools and send the SOP and LORs later?

solihp:
Kindly pm me

Done that, did you see it?

solihp:
Hello, mathematics is my strong point so I didn't practice the Quantitative aspect rigorously, I focused more on the verbal aspect. In all, I watched all magoosh videos, used magoosh and Manhattan online practice tests severally, wrote the two free power prep practice tests, used kaplan for AW, read the Manhattan books. You can also check my posts, I gave a full account of my GRE experience on the GRE thread. Goodluck to you.

Thanks for this, if you don't mind I still would like to contact you, your mail should do ..... if you use that often

solihp:
I am officially bowing out of the admission process for fall 2019 , what a process. I accepted an offer earlier this week.

Let me introduce myself as I have been most active on GRE thread but I have been coming to this thread daily for close to a year.

Undergrad: Statistics, CGPA:4.07/5, unofficial WES evaluation:3.47/4
I decided to apply for admission just in December. I wrote my GRE in February and prepared for less than two months: 161Q,153V, 3.0AW. Most of the requirement for the schools were met in the third week of February because of GRE but I submitted my applications before then. The admission decisions so far

Villanova University: Admitted but awaiting funding
Bowling Green State University: Admitted but awaiting funding
University of iowa: Rejected
Georgia State University: Admitted with GA which has full tuition waiver and some stipends
George Washington University: Pending
Michigan Technological University: Admitted without funding
American University: Admitted with some funding but was not sufficient

I was using style to wait for GWU but I have finally gone for GSU as it was the best offer so far coupled with the course: Master's of Mathematics with concentration in Biostatistics.

Great work everyone has been doing on this thread, God bless you. I will be starting the preparation for my interview soon and I understand I have to read previous parts, at least as much as I can. I would really appreciate your help throughout the process when I eventually come up with my proposed transcript. Thank you all and keep up the good works.

Fall. 2019, yes we can

Please I'll need your help with pointers from time to time on how to ace the GRE like u did, how can I contact u?

The guy looking for 7m, I tot u said its the school that needs it, now its the visa office? Which is it?
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I went back to go and read your post , it seems the school gave u d GA, but are not going to confirm it until after resumption hence its not on it i20, am I right?

But how can they be expecting you to bring that, that's almost 18k dollars for a year, shey na penthause u wan dey stay ni, for one person?.......if dey didn't now give u GA, dey will now expect you to bring 15m?.. To me they are just being wicked...simple