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The drums of war have sounded and hand don dey touch people; if only it can touch all of them!!!

Ahhhh, and sometimes frustrating sef!!!! Loool, but it's very interesting jor.

sirRiddy:
Long hours of boring and uninteresting research na.
Chemistry na die na but you already know that

He who lives by the gun, will surely die by the gun...

Hahaha; thank you. Which wahala biko?

sirRiddy:
Congratulations. Get ready for wahala of life

Looool. Thank you Sir

fredoricko:
Ndawe
Congratulations. PhD in chemistry, I respect thee

Thank you very much!!! We shall all succeed in this journey we've started.

iCool:
@Ndawe. Congratulations!

Thank you!!!

aanexplus:
Congratulations. Happy about that

Hello everyone. I've been an ardent silent follower here. I wrote my GRE sometime in 2012 during my NYSC (first and only attempt). It was this year I decided to further my studies; I didn't require GRE to undertake my MSc. Came here and reported my scores, also asking for where to register for a re-take (geniuses plenty for this thread; I felt so bad with my low scores) and Oludare01 encouraged me to apply with what I had. Though, not so many schools still had their applications open, thus, limiting my choices but he was more than helpful (who says there are no good people left). He took out his time (he even prayed with me sef lol and always had words of encouragement for me) and one would think we go waaay back.
My profile:
GRE: Q 147; V 151; AW 4.0
BSc. Industrial Chemistry 4.58/5
Msc. Energy and Environmental Mgt (Merit)
3 years combined experience in Quality control and QHSE; co-authored one paper and another one currently awaiting publication.
No TOEFL.

I applied to four schools (all the applications were done towards the end of Jan)
1) Mississippi State Uni (PhD Chemistry. Environmental Chemistry Concentration)
2)Michigan Tech Uni (PhD Environmental & Energy Policy)
3)Tennessee Tech Uni (PhD Environmental Science; Chemistry option)
4) Clarkson Uni (PhD Environmental Science & Engineering): Though a private uni but they fund.

I had 3 LORs (2 academic and 1 professional)

So I just received a congratulatory email from Tennessee Tech and they said to expect the official admission/offer letter via email within 5 days. I pray the offer is juicy.

Wow!!! Congratulations...

hirschfelder:
Hello house, I hope we are all doing great. So, I was accepted at KSU for PhD in Chemical Engineering and I would like to share my experience with you all, since we started this journey together and will hopefully all get into great programs at the end!
This is my second application cycle, I was rejected from all the schools I applied to for Fall, 2016. I was disconsolate as you'd imagine. Luckily, I stumbled upon this thread and gained so much information from it. I contacted a very active and helpful member, SirRiddy-he gave me some tips and suggested I re-write the GRE (my previous score was 310), IELTS-8/9.
So, I did and got a better score (332), applied to a wider range of schools and got accepted into one of them. I would like to say, happening upon this thread made all the difference. If one makes use of the information posted here judiciously, great improvements in one's profile would be made.
Soo, thanks to everyone that has contributed to this thread in one way or the other! And special thanks to SirRiddy of course!!!

Hello Sir, I'm sorry I don't have oh. I didn't write either of them..

dozzynet:
Greetings ma'am! Can I get TOEFL and IELTS materials from you please?

Ahh, Bob, that is very risky...

alexkarim:
That would make me a Bobrisky!

Don't worry, Baba God is wrapping the whole package for delivery to you..

Topiipii:
Thanks!

Congrats.

Thanks, they're all MS programs.

No need for that now, I think you still have till the end of March; in fact, I was surprised to see the first mail as I had hoped decisions will start coming in around March.

Congrats man!!!!!!

seeker88:
One admit from South Dakota State University.

Surprisingly, that is the most recent application which I reluctantly submitted few days ago. I completed the application and ordered for my evaluated transcript from WES to the school on 8th of this month. I was utterly surprised when I saw the mail from them was a decision mail. I guess they admit on rolling basis...

However, no funding yet. The advisor assigned to me happen to be the Program Coordinator. I was told to contact my advisor for inquiries on funding which I already did.... his response was that I have been automatically entered to the selection pool for the departmental graduate teaching assistant, and that the positions will be announced at the beginning of the fall semester...

I pray it comes out well...

Congrats!!! Funding will come. Are you going for an MSc or a PhD program?

Topiipii:
I have received four decisions from my applications, they all admitted me without funding yet.

Colorado State University - Jan. 24
Kansas State University - Feb. 7
University of Wyoming - Feb. 10
Tennessee Tech. - Feb. 14

K-State is asking me to send a bank statement though before an admittance can be processed.

I still have two more decisions to go (U of Utah and Vanderbilt)

Na film dem dey act. This is Part 2

The gods have revealed to her abi? They should continue playing themselves

Congratulations!!!!!

iCool:
Acceptance for Msc Industrial Engineering Fall2017.

$1,000 annual scholarship + in state tuition. I completed my application roughly 3weeks ago. Rolling admission I guess.

Will go and battle for Assistantship if I go there.

Yes. Google BY Mafit. They charge N50000 or so. It's not more than that.

Walspring:
I just read this now and thanks for the option and i am sure that those around this promo must have read this before i read mine..

I believe if it okay for them to run it this way they would channel it to me as soon as possible

Thanks once more big boss

This recession has made Nigerians an endangered species sef

Horus:
Why kill an endangered species?

google BY Mafit. They're in Ikeja and are the one stop for GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS. N50,000 or so.

Are you sure your LOR and Transcript were received by them? Because mostly, there are no in-betweens; it's either you're admitted or not. I think you should check to make sure your LORs and transcript actually got to them because.

abid4akin:
Your application has been successfully submitted to the University Graduate School.

Please note that although your application form has been received, your application packet is not considered complete and will not be reviewed until all required materials (e.g. application fee, letters of recommendations, transcripts) have been received by the Graduate School.


Sincerely,

Graduate Admissions

THIS IS THE LAST MESSAGE I RECEIVED FROM THE SCHOOL

This is pretty much it. In addition to this, no one is an island. Don't alienate people because you think you're the smartest or don't need anyone. Never think you know it all because no one has monopoly of knowledge. Don't hoard knowledge as well for fear that someone will score better than you.
All the best

Obinovictor:
1. Follow God
2. Avoid unnecessary distractions
3. Attend all lectures
4. Read
5. Always read
6. Study hard
(without 4, 5 and 6, others won't work)

Cheers

I got mine at tradefair, those plastic ones without head(just neck) for N600 per piece.

Amen, thanks dear. He has been so helpful, very much so. I'm really hoping all the efforts pay off.

Scholastica16:
Thanks dear. I pray so for your too. I hope the recommendations that guy gave you look promising.

Massive congratulations to you. I sincerely pray it all works out in the end. All the best!!!!!!

Scholastica16:
Thanks to everyone who kept asking and showing concern. My TOEFL was released today.

(R 29 L 29 S 26 W 28) composite: 112

Nothing earth-shattering. The highlight of my score is my speaking of 26 (which I didn't expect as I had informed the house earlier that I barely ever finished explaining myself when the time elapsed. One other time I meant to say 'dilemma' (someone was stuck between choices) and I ended up saying 'debacle'. Quickly changed it to predicament which is a good synonym for dilemma. I felt it would come-out imprecise to whoever was scoring me sha but it is whatever. Lowlight will be the writing joor. I expected a full 30 as I constantly compared myself to the Indians and Russians online that got 115-118 with perfect Writing scores.

I want to accuse ETS of malfeasance and demographic bias in scoring but I don't have empirical evidence.

I know this is a GRE thread but if anyone is preparing for TOEFL especially the speaking aspect do not panic if you are talking and you see the seconds ticking away. The evidence shows that one's overall score is not affected by this. Do not also panic if you finish talking way before the time. I don't think it hurts one's overall score as well. Try to pronounce your words slowly (many don't know this but Nigerians are accused of talking too fast).

Cheers.

More power to your elbow

aamstih:
In view dear.

Likewise and happy to meet you too. My MSc. is from Glasgow Caledonian University in UK. Have you done yours or it's in view?

aamstih:
WOW, I am glad to finally meet someone in my field. Pls which institution did you obtain your M.Sc?

Thank you too. Hoping these sell out fast and I come for more like Oliver Twist

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True and true.

ponpon:
Information is very pertinent, thanks for the motivation you gave, in addition to what you said I would like to add that a top GRE score is good, it helps one stand out in the pack but only GRE doesn't make a good application, the overall application does. Be informed, research schools, get an academic fitted resume with required experience, get a strong sop to bolster you choice and show your clear goals and direction. Establish good communication with the grad coord to know about funding, space, and deadlines or extensions.

A minimum GRE score is usually set for programs but funding from your department most times depends on its availability and your program. A 340 might not mean being funded.


The importance of a high gre score can't be over emphasized, it opens doors and creates better options