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Poormanpikin:
@GboyegaD and FunnyDude thank you so much and I appreciate.

@Timshin
Did the city of your residence play a role in determining the deficit on your i-20?
Thank you so much. I initially planned to sit for both tests, but things didn't work out as expected, and I was hit hard. That's why I'm prioritizing schools that don't require them. However, if an opportunity arises, I won't hesitate to register and take either the GRE or TOEFL. I'm currently working on a paper and aim to have at least two publications by August next year. Thank you for the advice, and God bless you.

welf99:
Just to add to other comments above, You could be offered an admission without GRE, but scholarship or zero deficit as you mentioned is not a guarantee or automatic with the admission. Two critical ingredients to be considered for a scholarship if your proposed program of study states funding available are GRE and CGPA above 3.5/4.0. If a school says GRE is not required for admission, YES but admission is not scholarship, GA or TA position. Higher Education is witnessing a funding cuts, only exceptional and outstanding applicants would qualify. Scholarship hopefuls should endeavor to write GRE or GMAT going forward among other requirements.

Poormanpikin:
Trump is a disaster to humanity

preetyslim:
Please how do I upload my I-20 and SEVIS documents for my emergency request? I’ve been unable to do that on my phone and laptop. I have tried as much as possible to reduce the size of the documents but I keep getting error messages.

chinny09:
Hello all, please I have five year B1/ B2 visa.. I have an F1 appointment in a few days for Bachelors in public health degree. I have a deficit of 31000 and my sponsors are my parents.i have no relatives in the US. My worry is that they may cancel my B1/ B2 if they do not give me a student visa. I am very worried
Kindly advice

welf99:
Just to add to other comments above, You could be offered an admission without GRE, but scholarship or zero deficit as you mentioned is not a guarantee or automatic with the admission. Two critical ingredients to be considered for a scholarship if your proposed program of study states funding available are GRE and CGPA above 3.5/4.0. If a school says GRE is not required for admission, YES but admission is not scholarship, GA or TA position. Higher Education is witnessing a funding cuts, only exceptional and outstanding applicants would qualify. Scholarship hopefuls should endeavor to write GRE or GMAT going forward among other requirements.

Ifemeze:
Where are you posting the request? Are you using the create emergency request option or you are posting it as a ticket?

Poormanpikin:
😭😭😭
@Efetobore and GboyegaD please help

freshStarz:
Good morning guys
How else can I get recommendation letters, I am not in close touch with any of my university lecturers as I graduated since 2014

Olaoke16:
The AI responded to your question appropriately based on how you put the question, since you didn't feed it well.

If you obtain a full-ride scholarship, including a tuition waiver, health insurance, and stipends, you will probably have a zero deficit, i.e., the cost of attendance will be equal to the financial assistantship remuneration.

I like your energy! Keep the fire burning. I will choose Florida from the list of locations you mentioned earlier. Even though cities in each state have their differences in terms of cost of living.

freshStarz:
Good morning guys
How else can I get recommendation letters, I am not in close touch with any of my university lecturers as I graduated since 2014

chinny09:
Thanks for your response Efebotere. Please I would like to know if the 3 month single entry refers to F1 visas?

Olaoke16:
Try to get at least one of your formal lecturers. Your current supervisor at work, line managers, or previous employers are fine. You can combine, I.e., academic plus work. I used this method then.

Efetobore1980:
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You cannot replace academic appraisal / recommendation with any other if it is mandated.
Go to your alma mater with evidence of studentship and any current HOD, Senior lecturer , etc in your dept can do it for you (though possibly with a cost) once your alumnus is confirmed.

Thanks

■● If that is not the case you may look out for social or professional recommendation. 👍

FunnyDude:
For most fully funded PhD program in the US, these are some insights you need to know:
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‎In a typical year for PhD application, most schools have around 150 applicants (domestic and international), schools with app fee waivers to to have more higher applicants for a limited space of average 5 to 12 admits.
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‎Ranking of applicants:
‎1. Those with prior master's will be ranked higher.

2. Those with research potential (publications) will be ranked.
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3. Those with strong letters from Professor will be ranked as well.

4. GRE. This is the last. Those with good GRE will be ranked (the optional GRE is just a bait, when it comes to funding most give priority to this exam for full funding)
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‎Imagine 20% of applicants having all these four criterias competing for few spaces. Do you think you'd stand a chance?
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‎Remember, these applicants are from China, Japan, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Korea, US, Singapore and other countries with strong University Research system and highly ranked universities. It's a competitive process.
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‎That's what determines the interview and offers.

freshStarz:
Good morning guys
How else can I get recommendation letters, I am not in close touch with any of my university lecturers as I graduated since 2014

Abdulmgr:
Hello guys, I am trying to book an appointment for an F2 visa, but it keeps showing that there are no available dates in Abuja. Does anyone know when new dates might become available? I would appreciate if someone could notify me once appointments open up. Thank you.

chinny09:
Hello all, please I have five year B1/ B2 visa.. I have an F1 appointment in a few days for Bachelors in public health degree. I have a deficit of 31000 and my sponsors are my parents.i have no relatives in the US. My worry is that they may cancel my B1/ B2 if they do not give me a student visa. I am very worried
Kindly advice

Poormanpikin:
Thank you, sir. If my tuition fee is waived, I'll receive a monthly stipend, and my health insurance will be covered, resulting in a $0.00 deficit on my I-20, will this status change if I plan to live in a city with a higher cost of living? Will that be factored into the calculation? Thank you for your response, and God bless you.

GboyegaD:
They are independent of each other. People have different categories of visa and none negates the other. You just have to make sure that while you are a student you make sure you enter on your F1 status. If you are denied one category, it doesn't cancel the other.

Efetobore1980:
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If she is denied one category based on gross misrepresentation or obvious fraud eg counterfeit POF or impersonation they will cancel the other.

GboyegaD:
If she chooses to misrepresent herself, should she have any visa at first.

GboyegaD:
That's not how it works. The department/graduate school has the amount they give in stipend however; International Student Office have a way of calculating your tuition with estimated cost of living. Don't over stress this issue.