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Amahjosh:
Yea am planning for fall 2019... Need advice
Thank you mfarad

I advise you call BY Mafit to reschedule your test.

Yes, Magoosh also has a 90-day GRE prep schedule. I can't emphasize taking a diagnostic test enough. It's very important.
I think I understand where you're right now.

Here's a timeline you (as well as other Fall 2019 hopefuls) may consider: Disclaimer: user discretion is advised!

April: TOEFL - After 1 month of prep. ( 2 weeks is enough to get decent scores. Heck, I had a manageable score with about 10 days of prep). Within this time, research schools you'll be applying to. Don't waste the free score reports. Consider admission requirements, faculty in your interested research areas, funding scene, etc.
Suggested TOEFL materials: ETS free materials and notefull.com

July: GRE - After 3 months of assiduous prep. Apart from the diagnostic test, consider taking at least 3 full tests simulating exam situation (write the essays too) (that's 1 every month).
Suggested materials: Magoosh videos, the 3 ETS official guides, Manhattan 5lb for quants, Magoosh flashcard for vocabs, Princeton review for verbal, "Ready4" app on Android/iOS - for prepping on the go, etc.

August: start the application process, apply for transcripts if required, inform you recommenders (it's advisable you give them 1 month notice + gentle reminders)

September/October: LORs should have been completed by now. Start submitting your applications...

For starters, share your profile with the house. Now is the best time to seek clarifications to your doubts. It'll be tough to get responses once Fall 2018 hopefuls resume. All the best!
#Fall2018

Amahjosh:
Please guru in the house am new here and i want to know the next step to take

My problem is how do i read everything with the limited time i have..Or do they have a study plan and areas to focus on to get more from the books and get high scores.

That means you have about a month before test date. Google search magoosh 30 days GRE schedule.
First thing you need is to take a diagnostic test. Take any of Powerprep, Manhattan or Kaplan's full test in a near test day situation- from my experience, a month of practice should see you improve by 10 points on Q+V. That said, gurus advise prepping for 3 months.

By the way, why are you taking the exam by May? Aren't you planning towards Fall 2019?

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Abubakar96:
Is a used Galaxy s8 plus for 425 a good deal?

Hey, I have a very clean used S8 plus for sale, picked up by Mikky some weeks back, comes with box and accessories.

Sherlock5577:
@Obyknow :
I think you will have the opportunity to do so after taking the test and seeing your q and v scores. This allows you to decide which of the schools fit ur GRE scores. Not so sure though, please those with experience can confirm this.

Then I have a genuine question which may sound awkward, during TOEFL listening section, when do we START answering the questions given? Is it after listening to the audio or while listening to it?

Obviously, after listening. You'll be prompted.

Tip: Note down key points as you listen. Check out Notefull for more. Good luck!

Obyknow:
Good afternoon

I registered for the GRE on January, am yet to take it, heard from my friend that I am supposed to include four schools during my registration which I didn't do.

Is there any way I can include this?, I ve been to my ETS dash board and am seeing nothing

For GRE: You are to select the four institutions immediately after your test.
For TOEFL: You are to select the four institutions a day (latest by 10 PM) before the exam.

Good luck!

anita1214:
Hello everyone my name is Anita uche

What in the world!

kadafs:
Ur contact pls

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kadafs:
Samsung S8+ urgently needed. Quote if you got one.

I have a very clean one for sale. Includes retail box, accessories and I can add a 200gb SD card if you want...

dmajor1:
School Admitted: Florida State University and University of Alabama (both with assistantship)

It was a long walk. It still is for there are still many hurdles ahead. I appreciate everyone here for helping me out to make this a reality. Information is power.

Congratulations! #TeamFall2018

Lala234:
Copy the link, then
Close the gap between chat and WhatsApp.
Paste it to WhatsApp, it will work one time;

My 2 cents; Why don't you guys create a new thread for SAT or revive an old one? The thread will have more visibility hence more audience. All the best!

Jumybecks:
Just in.......
School: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Status: Accepted
Program: PhD Cell and Molecular Biology
Funding: Yes (GA)

May those expecting admit and funding get it by His grace.... AMEN!!!

Congratulations!! #Teamfall2018

rasheedtobi:
*My recommenders are the problem* . Even after load of reminders they are yet to send their recommendations.

I can totally relate with this. I had to forego some apps because my recommenders didn't turn in their LORs. In fact, for my completed app, it took well over a month before some submitted.
As has been advised by some sages years back, you should try meeting them (armed with a working internet, laptop as well as an LOR draft). All the best! #teamfall2018

fame12k:
GRE result is valid for 2 years, Is that correct.....?

No. GRE is valid for 5 years. TOEFL for 2.

Thanks guys. I pray we all get the complete package (Admit+ Funding) soon.
#TeamFall2018

purplekayc:
What's bro's mikky's exchange rate now?

375

Just in: Admit from WVU MSc. Industrial Engineering.
#TeamFall2018

kennynelcon:
Easier too ?

Not necessarily. Exam structure is different. Eg. TOEFL speaking section is computer based while IELTS's is a physical interview that might be scheduled on a different day from the other sections. Too much stress IMO

pricelessjosy:
please house i need your help, which is easier to pass TOEFEL or IELTS? i need materials to study please and i have to write the exam between now and february 18, which of the centres can i enroll. to cus i stay around Ojo area in lagos.

Personally, I prefer TOEFL. It's cheaper. Google "IELTS vs TOEFL" for more.

Julidab:
i submitted since 2days now but no email from ptdf. Does it mean no congrat mail after submition ?

Yes

danj297:
in my applicant slip, my pics did not show up. any cause for alarm?

Try re-uploading your picture.

insperyadyou:
I tried to preview the documents that I uploaded but it is not coming up. I mean it is not showing. Is it ok

I experienced same. I don't think it's a problem

Scholastica16:
...noting to myself while seated - that I would do all it takes (including marrying a whitey USC) just to make sure I don't ever have to come back here...except to see my folks of course.

Don't judge me. LOL.

I hope trust you wont don't have to take that route man . Congrats and all the best once again!

Ellacity:
You need to go back and read the instruction Please. Its too early for this and I wouldnt wanna start with you.

Ellacity

I fully understand the instructions. I know PTDF will be applying to the school on successful candidates' behalf. Yet, there's no harm in knowing what we're getting into... Especially when PTDF promises to cater for "language classes to aid scholars settle into their new environment..." @Dmainman, please do you have any info on this?

DMainMan:
MSc Petroleum Data Management

IFP's website shows french as the language of instruction for MSc Petroleum Data Management.

iCool:

Long time man!

MackyNaija:
I Doubt if I will be here when that of next Fall holds.

@MackyNaija Well done, all the best man! Just curious, what do you mean by the words in quote?

athorello:
So I took the GRE 28th of last month here in PH.
Results summary:
Verbal: 157
Quant: 160
AWA: 4

Schools I'm considering right now:
Texas A&M, CS
U. Alabama
Michigan Tech
.....if possible U Texas @Austin and Mines ....
I'm open to more suggestions cos I'm not too clear on U. Houston and OU

Good scores man! Thanks for sharing #TeamFall2018
My 2cents, get ready for stage 2- SOP, LOR, etc

MasterforceII:
Profile:
CGPA: 3.64/4.00 (WES unofficial score)
GRE Score: 321
Quant: 163
Verbal: 158
AW: Check back in 2 weeks.
Applying for MS Electrical Engineering. #fall2018

This thread really helped a lot and it's only fair that i repay by giving an account of my GRE experience so that prospective test takers may glean from it one or two stuff like I did from reading others' experiences on here. I don't think I would be rewriting the exam. I don't think I can subject myself to that amount of mental drudgery again. Schools will have to accept me with that score whether they like it or not. Lol

Nice! Thanks for sharing your experience. #TeamFall2018

MackyNaija:
About getting an assistantship, it depends on it research work is currently ongoing.
For now, they prefer to take individuals that they have taught and who impressed them in the course so getting a G.A position is possible.

About pre-req, they don't demand or force you take any, they just tell you your gains from the course might be diminished cos you lack the basis but...

First few weeks, you will jack like crazy and get up to speed. I am glad I wasn't asked to take pre-reqs, it would have been a waste of time.

Protege?? I will send your regards. Stay safe man.

@ text in bold, do you know how much stipend is offered to GAs, and if it covers full tuition? I'm already simulating some figures here

Low key, it's seems I just confirmed my suspicion... Safe man!