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kacey007:
Finally got a GA with a score I thought won't fly. Thank you walspring for the GRE discount and also lagosismyHome for your contributions on this thread.

Profile
CGPA: 4.24/5 Undergraduate
Course: Mathematics
GRE: 293
Schools applied to:
Cleveland State University: Admitted
East Tennessee State University: Admitted with GA

I applied to Cleveland State University with the profile above and I was admitted last year without funding though. So I mailed the graduate coordinator concerning funding and he said I was in the next round of funding.

I had to defer the admission to fall this year perhaps I would be offered a scholarship.

When I realized that nothing is forthcoming from CSU concerning funding, I 'shappally' applied to ETSU for Fall 2019 in February. I thought it was late cos I read somewhere back on this thread that all applications for Fall should be submitted before December.

I was surprised when I saw the email of the offer. The GA covers monthly stipends and tuition waiver.

Thank you all.

AgreatMan:
Sure, you can write the GRE in September n write the Toefl is October. Just try to ensure you send your application November or first week of December. All schools r still taking applications by that time. If you can get it earlier, it's fine too.

D most important thing is that u need to have targeted 4 schools before these exams so that u can tell both are TOEFL to send your original scores to those schools. U can apply to more than four schools anyway but the exam bodies will send your scores free of charge to any four schools.

fairheart:
You are on your way there. This is not a question. Shortlisting schools, and you know what is next after shortlisting the schools. Write exam if required by the schools, apply, pay application fee. Everything is mainly self-explanatory. When you get to a junction you find a knot, ask questions and those with insight will answer them. Wish you the best.

AgreatMan:
Well, I don't have all d answers because computers is not something I am familiar with. But of course, it's much easier for others to help since they have an idea of your profile.

1. Some schools will accept your HND, others will ask u to convert it via WES.
2. U will have to aim for high GRE scores but u can target schools that recognize Nigerians as "native speakers", this way, u don't need Toefl
Uni of Maryland
U of Texas at Arlington
U of Florida
U of Texas at kingsville
Morgan State University
U of Idaho
North Dakota State U
Texas A n M college station
North Carolina state U
John Hopkins U( heard they stingy)
N others

3. Prefer extra for GRE, u might realize it's d hardest exam u will ever write. Target August to write it.

4. I am sure people will help with your son when it's time.

5. Corner your recommenders well, don't let them write 2 sentence recommendation for u o.

Good luck

AgreatMan:
Well, sometimes u need to put yourself in the shoes of people who might help u. Nobody knows anything about your plan cos u have actually said nothing.

You need to tell what u studied?
What u intend to study.
CGPA
Maybe u will need WES evaluation for your transcript.
GRE or GMAT or TOEFL (if u intend to write em)
N others

From there, I am sure a lot of people can say do this, or start from here.

Kendrix69:
Hi, I recently just graduated from a yabatech, I am planning to study for my masters in the USA , and I want to be dexterous in going about it, so I am planning for fall 2020, right now I am reading part 14 and also shortlisting schools, what are the steps I need to be taking to ensure my application is a success

goodemma20:
since some schools have deadlines around December, It would be to your advantage if you have already sorted out the exams by July/August....hope this helps

bigfrancis21:
In addition to what goodemma20 said, I hope you are aware that most schools here do not admit for msc direct with OND + HND and that you would have to do WES evaluation to combine and convert your OND (2 years) + HND (2 years) into a 4-year US Bsc equivalent and apply with it instead?

Kendrix69:
hi, i am currently completing hnd which i will finish this year....want to go for my masters when do u guys advice i should write my gre and toefl exams to meet fall 2019 ?

mikeayus:
someone posted this ystdy

http://www.farooqkperogi.com/2009/12/hnd-and-american-universities.html?m=1

Abigalbee98:
undergraduate candidate too but DAT will be fall2018

Tunnyz7:
VISA APPROVED THIS MORNING
It was just God's mercy only...Below is my transcript
me: good morning (with smiles)
Vo: good morning(she smiles right back) can I have your passport and your form i20
me: *passes it to her
Vo: what's your highest level of education
Me: National Diploma
Vo: you mean polytechnic
Me: yes
Vo: from when to when
Me: 2012-2014
Vo:When did you finish high school
Me: 2009
Vo: I noticed there's a few gap between your high school and your ND, what were u doing between those years
Me: was searching for admission and I also started working in a cafe to get more used to computers which is my passion from childhood
Vo: how many schools did you apply to
Me: 3 and I named them
Vo: is it just this school that has given you admission
Me: yes, for now
Vo: I can see you have an on housing scholarship how did you get that
Me: it's given to international students that merits it in the school, the school saw my high school results and felt I merit it
Vo: what does your dad do
Me: I told her
Vo: so what will you be doing with this degree when you get it
Me: I'll come back to Nigeria and *vo cuts in
Vo: and probably go for your masters if your parents can afford it right?
Me: yes, when the time comes
Vo: *types for some secs.. I'll be approving your visa, pick it up in this address in next 3 working days
Me: thank you

It was just God's grace and mercy, anyone that feels God is not involved in visa issuance is just... Well I've learnt to trust God over the years. Canada delayed me twice and with my Virgin passport and first time at the US embassy God gave me this visa. No documents was asked, not even the name of my school or why I chose it. All I can say is thank you Jesus and God bless everyone on this thread.

Chapecoense:
Register at BY mafit. With N45k reg fee, You get a free Kaplan study material with two CD roms for practice.
Nobody can tell u the importance of writing the two exam as you should follow the instruction on ur preferred school's website.
But normally, writing SAT Can get you full scholarship.

adewotired:
For SAT, use the khanacademy.org and work with about 2 SAT textbooks of your choice.

For the TOEFL, just carry the Kaplan and watch video tutorials for each section.

Chapecoense:
You can download sat study materials from college board website, You can also use khlan academy website to prepare.
For the toefl, if you register at BY matif, you will get a free kaplan study material which is very helpful.. You can also get useful materials online but the kaplan is very broad and it covers everything.

Emmyirab:
For toefl, go to notefull.com, then select ''complete toefl training''.

EdwardSnowden14:
Hello,
Please i have been accepted in one of the universities in the us for undergraduate studies with a generous scholarship of 20000.
I didn't write any test and i want to know if that's gonna be an hindrance.
Thanks

Analytics:
Write SAT and TOEFL. Get a fresh admission. When you come bring your transcript and course description, if it tallies, some would be waived for you.

Chapecoense:
There is no hard and fast Rule for which season is best to apply for..
But usually there are more funding options available during the fall semester which usually starts in August.
You should do well to read previous pages of this thread and also find out info on google too..

AlexisM16:
I need a link to stream this show live, abeg, how can​ I watch live?

CuteJude:
man wen sabi better thing, na abj u dey?

CuteJude:
she dey learn , have u seen this babe , i wouldnt share her name , i dey stingy with yansh