Fortissimo:


From the few people I know of, GAs come with tuition remission / waivers. I'd expect that to be the standard practice.

biikeys:


Okay. That's not too far away. What information do you need?

Fortissimo:


You're welcome boss. About the visa app, I think you are referring to don4ye o.

sharlorhm:

How well do you know about Cybersecurity? Thats what l will be going for at Howard Community College buh l don't have much idea about computers or science courses

Fortissimo:


You're welcome boss. About the visa app, I think you are referring to don4ye o.

calfavour:
Done

Fortissimo:
Not that I care much, but for those always screaming Trump Trump should know he actually wants international students to be able to stay in America. Yes you read right. Ted Cruz on the other hand wants to go the England way and expel international students once they are done with their studies.

http://dailycaller.com/2015/12/15/ted-cruzs-bad-idea-expel-international-students-from-america/

So really, these politicians talk from both sides of their mouths. Let's just focus on doing our best in our respective fields. If you're the best, you'll be valued wherever you are.

I for one think there are lots of opportunities in Nigeria if you are well positioned. It's easier to be a pioneer here.

bbdd:


Dude stop this "stay back in Nigeria" or "come back to Nigeria after studies" thing before KARMA catches up with you.
You're still in Nigeria. When you come here and see how things are, I'll be curious to know if you still hold this same position within 6 months.

Peace.

bbdd:


Dude stop this "stay back in Nigeria" or "come back to Nigeria after studies" thing before KARMA catches up with you.
You're still in Nigeria. When you come here and see how things are, I'll be curious to know if you still hold this same position within 6 months.

Peace.

Fortissimo:


Hahaha. Different strokes for different folks I guess. For me, studying in America is a means to an end. Not an end in it of itself.

Fortissimo:
Not that I care much, but for those always screaming Trump Trump should know he actually wants international students to be able to stay in America. Yes you read right. Ted Cruz on the other hand wants to go the England way and expel international students once they are done with their studies.
http://dailycaller.com/2015/12/15/ted-cruzs-bad-idea-expel-international-students-from-america/
So really, these politicians talk from both sides of their mouths. Let's just focus on doing our best in our respective fields. If you're the best, you'll be valued wherever you are.
I for one think there are lots of opportunities in Nigeria if you are well positioned. It's easier to be a pioneer here.

Queensheeba:
I'm indeed grateful for the update sir. May God help you too. There are still some questions that baffle me.
1. Are there any schools with free application? If yes, please help me post some
2. GRE and Toelf; which one is more advisable for me to do so I can stand a greater chance of being granted an entry clearance to the USA ?
3. What's the cost implications of registering and sitting for it?
4. And lastly, you asked me to send my transcript and recommendation letter. To who please(school or embassy)?

Thanks a bunch

MsNas:

sharlorhm:

How well do you know about Cybersecurity? Thats what l will be going for at Howard Community College buh l don't have much idea about computers or science courses

awe2015:
For those wey just enter. Abeg make una try use DollarTree or Family Dollar to buy some things wey you need...At least everything costs 1 dollar there.

Greetings from Providence, Rhode Island!

Fortissimo:


Hahaha. Different strokes for different folks I guess. For me, studying in America is a means to an end. Not an end in it of itself.

halidaf:
My people, if am given $1000 scholarship is it reasonable to make mention of it at the embassy?

purplesummer:
Hello all,

I would like to know if all research assistantships come with tuition remission (whether partial or full). In other words, can I possibly be employed as an RA while I receive only stipends without any form of tuition remission?

Those who got their GA positions only when they arrived the school, what were the terms of the GA?

Thank you.

unclev:
I've been applying to a couple of grad schools in the US. The thing is I asked my Prof to write in recommendations, which they have uploaded to the schools websites. I'm applying to about 5 schools. Recommendations for 3 of the schools have been uploaded and submitted. I need recommendations for the remaining 2 schools but I have a feeling my Profs are getting tire of writing and uploading recommendations already (na only me graduate from the school?). Plz i want to ask can i write and upload recommendations for myself by myself using the names of my Profs? Are recommendation letters investigated or screened during the application process? Cause I don tire to de meet my profs them

Fortissimo:
Not that I care much, but for those always screaming Trump Trump should know he actually wants international students to be able to stay in America. Yes you read right. Ted Cruz on the other hand wants to go the England way and expel international students once they are done with their studies.

http://dailycaller.com/2015/12/15/ted-cruzs-bad-idea-expel-international-students-from-america/

So really, these politicians talk from both sides of their mouths. Let's just focus on doing our best in our respective fields. If you're the best, you'll be valued wherever you are.

I for one think there are lots of opportunities in Nigeria if you are well positioned. It's easier to be a pioneer here.

Basquiatttt:
Hello everyone,
I'm a graduate with a 2-2 in Computer science. To be exact, a 2.84/5 (WES conversion of 2.94/4). Also, TOEFL - 94/120, GRE - 304 (Q - 157, V - 147, AWA - 3).
I intend going in for a masters in Computer Science. Any ideas of schools that offer scholarships, tuition waiver, GA or any sort of assistance that suits my profile?
Thanks a lot.

P.S: I'm CCNA certified if that bolsters my chances too.

gunther6:


Guy we know you got admissions we are even quite happy you got funding but spare us the proselytizing about pioneer, come back blah blah blah when you have not even stepped the place sef, o ti to obe wo o loni iyo, aje ni e ni?

baodium:


How should I start self? Well, GA is not automatic . I am a CCNP and I really doubt they used that as a yardstick (in my case). However, I know three things can get you assistantship; 1) Your profile (GRE, GPA, SOP, etc.) 2) Your experience (if you have some industrial experience or you have published a paper) and 3) Availability of funding.
Of all, the third seems to be the most difficult part to predict. My school used to have a lot of funding for MS in CS (but not anymore). However, I am almost certain you will get full funding if you come for MS in maths, physics or chemistry (My friends with way lower profile than myself got full funding before coming over). So if I told you that there is no funding in my school, you will automatically assume there is no funding in all departments. Funding is in cycle!

Solution:

1) The best thing you can do is to do a lot of background research about some schools. Sincerely with your profile, you should choose some good low ranked schools to boost your chances.

2) Send an email to all the professors in the dept (I can send a good template that I have been using to you - you may need to review some of their research papers tho).

3) Pray to God!

Good luck!

gunther6:



Bros abeg gimme template abeg

Fortissimo:


Chief thanks for your comment. I wasn't trying to influence anyone's opinion about America. I was just stating my opinion. So I wasn't proselytizing. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Everyone has their life to lead, decisions to make and ambitions and future plans. I was just sharing mine. Apologies to any who got rubbed off the wrong way by them.

Mekurexx would bear me witness that it appears in this thread, the only people "allowed" to comment on America are people that are there already.

I won't be commenting further on this and would likely be leaving this thread. Anyone that needs my assistance in anyway (e.g. SoP review) should please mention or PM.

To bigfrancis21, imperiouxx, emmanuel, cutemorgan, slimmy2005 and the host of others I've benefited from, I say a big thank you.

All the best, everyone.

Fortissimo:


Chief thanks for your comment. I wasn't trying to influence anyone's opinion about America. I was just stating my opinion. So I wasn't proselytizing. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Everyone has their life to lead, decisions to make and ambitions and future plans. I was just sharing mine. Apologies to any who got rubbed off the wrong way by them.

Mekurexx would bear me witness that it appears in this thread, the only people "allowed" to comment on America are people that are there already.

I won't be commenting further on this and would likely be leaving this thread. Anyone that needs my assistance in anyway (e.g. SoP review) should please mention or PM.

To bigfrancis21, imperiouxx, emmanuel, cutemorgan, slimmy2005 and the host of others I've benefited from, I say a big thank you.

All the best, everyone.

Fortissimo:


Chief thanks for your comment. I wasn't trying to influence anyone's opinion about America. I was just stating my opinion. So I wasn't proselytizing. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Everyone has their life to lead, decisions to make and ambitions and future plans. I was just sharing mine. Apologies to any who got rubbed off the wrong way by them.

Mekurexx would bear me witness that it appears in this thread, the only people "allowed" to comment on America are people that are there already.

I won't be commenting further on this and would likely be leaving this thread. Anyone that needs my assistance in anyway (e.g. SoP review) should please mention or PM.

To bigfrancis21, imperiouxx, emmanuel, cutemorgan, slimmy2005 and the host of others I've benefited from, I say a big thank you.

All the best, everyone.