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iCool:
I have confirmed the issue isn't with Auburn.

You are lucky the department accepted unofficial from you. I mailed my Program coord concerning that today. Hoping for a positive reply.

boss your attention is needed here pls.....https://www.nairaland.com/3664697/solve-these

akon247:
boss your attention is needed here pls.....https://www.nairaland.com/3664697/solve-these

Na my hand you wan fall for public??

My head too full now ooo.

iCool:
I have confirmed the issue isn't with Auburn.

You are lucky the department accepted unofficial from you. I mailed my Program coord concerning that today. Hoping for a positive reply.

So if it is not with Auburn, then where is the transcript? You have confirmed that the transcript left your school,right?

My department did not accept it. I sent them an explanatory mail with the transcript attached oh. Fingers crossed.

Hello,
is anyone in RIT here?. Please PM me

ElDeeVee:
Thanks dear. BTW, I've got some questions about BGSU.

Alright, please shoot.

andradaeze:
So if it is not with Auburn, then where is the transcript? You have confirmed that the transcript left your school.

My department did not accept it. I sent them an explanatory mail with the transcript attached oh. Fingers crossed.

I confirmed it left the school. I am disappointed they used Regular NIPOST that cost N300, I feel like I just got a reject from Auburn... Hurts in the chest.

I will be processing a new one tomorrow to be sent thru DHL, no time for jonsing. It should get to Auburn before Friday next week with the kind off heat I'll put on exams and records.

iCool:
Na my hand you wan fall for public??

My head too full now ooo.

someone solved 17 already... lol

Sample for Question 21 and co

(5^2)+(2^2)-(3^2)=20

iCool:
I confirmed it left the school. I am disappointed they used Regular NIPOST that cost N300, I feel like I just got a reject from Auburn... Hurts in the chest.

I will be processing a new one tomorrow to be sent thru DHL, no time for jonsing. It should get to Auburn before Friday next week with the kind off heat I'll put on exams and records.

All the best, bro.

andradaeze:
someone solved 17 already... lol

Sample for Question 21 and co

(5^2)+(2^2)-(3^2)=20

You won't understand , please reply my mail.

iCool:
You won't understand , please reply my mail.

Replied.

Boss you have a PM

DanjaNinja:
I made this post on the main usa student visa thread. As you prepare to study in the US, please note the following advise. You dont have to be in computer science either.

"If you intend to do a Masters in Computer Science in the Us and you do not have a first degree in computer science, i take God beg you, once you get here, dont skip these two courses/prerequistes: Intro to Computer Science and mostly importantly, "Data Structures". An intro to algorithm course is also necessary.

Computer Science is a deep and diverse field. All areas, from Artificial intelligence to database and standard applications programming (from windows to andriod) all require a good understanding of algorithms, data structures and some object oriented programming concepts (the latter is usually taugth in any standard data structure class).

One common mistake those with a non-computer science background make is to skip these topics beliving they can survive and learn these prerequisites on the go all in the name of cutting cost.

I repeat, Dont even think of taking any advanced level course until you have confidently understood the concepts taught in these courses. These are required "Prerequisites" and not "corequisites". You cannot learn as you go, you must already know these topics before you can take your regular graduate classes.

My first semester was a disaster of epic proportions because i failed to take these courses.
Imagine JJC like me taking classes on advanced database (i never even take database course before sef) and object oriented programming with c++. One thing is certain, you will struggle till the end of the semester and your grades would suffer greatly.

I have spoken with friends studying computer science from several universities and they all share the same opinion.

Please note, this is not Nigeria where your final exam makes up 70 percent of your final grade. Over here, your final exam is mostly 30-40% of your final grade. The rest is evenly split between your assignments, midterms, papers, projects and labs. In this amelika, to make an A, you need a score of 90 and above whereas in naija you need only 70 to make an A. The difference is like night and day.

So, for your own good, as soon as you arrive, approach your academic advisor and make them understand you dont have any background in computer science. This applies to every other discipline. Interact with your academic adviser as well as current students. Make them know your background and your limitations. Its not always about studying hard, sometimes for you to succeed, you need to "know what you dont know that you dont know". Only those with experience in that field can help you with that."

happyday:
First, I'd like to start with this.

For an MS degree here in the US, there are two divides. And it's key to know where you stand. It'll be helpful in your app process and eventually when you settle down.

One, you want to take more classes. By taking more classes, you hope to learn more about your field, and possibly get better job placements. Colleges call this "MSc without thesis". You're basically doing minimal or no research at all. In other words, you aren't contributing something NEW to the field, you only want to know about the field, and go out there to apply what you've learnt.

Schools will never pay you for this. Except you've something else you're doing for them. May be, apart from attending classes, you're also a TA for some undergrad class. In short, you're working for the department, and you might get a cut and a stipend for this.

So, if you get into Stanford MS CS program, be ready to cough out thousands of dollars, cos they know you'll be out of there in 2 years max, and probably land an SWE role at Google, in time to pay back your debt. It's a win-win for both. You get an higher degree to boost your future prospects, and the school heavily gets paid for that.

Or if you're admitted to Harvard MBA program, you'd be comfy taking loans, knowing that joining McKinsey thereafter would help you pay off your loans quickly, and likely increase your employability before Harvard.

The other option is to come do research. The department hopes that you'll come in to work as an apprentice with a mentor (or advisor), with whom you'll learn the ropes to create something NEW in your field. Getting a PhD is the climax of this pursuit.

For me, I started with an MS. And the department's end game is to get me to do the PhD thereafter. They think it's their loss if I get an MS and decide to leave. Cos with that, they paid me to do research for two years, during which I also took some classes, and got a degree. That's why schools look for research potential in admitting this second group. They know if they do a good job now, there are high odds you'd eventually decide to proceed onto a PhD, which is their joy!

Hence, why schools will strongly advise that you apply for a straight PhD, if you know you'd eventually wanna get one.

Should you get a PhD? That's a million-dollar question. Should get a page of its own.

I think, knowing the two sides of the coin will assist applicants to put in their best foot forward in the grad school application game. This distinction will help you to understands how grad school adcoms think, put things in perspective, and get a clearer meaning to your life's goals as you progress in your career.

My experience: I chose the second route, and indicated on my SoP that I plan on getting a PhD thereafter. Which means, I couldn't care less about extracurriculars like running a part-time business, tutoring kids or playing the piano. (MIT doesn't even wanna see your GRE scores). You only need to demonstrate to them that you can do research. Period.

Also, doing actual research means I'm working in a lab right from my first semester here. I didn't take classes for a few semesters, check around with a bunch of faculty members to decide where to work. I knew before leaving Nigeria what field I wanted to work on, which advisor I wanted to work with, and it was research with course work from day one.

He told me, emphatically, not to have the wrong notion of "over-studying" for classes. That after your BSc, no one is gonna pay you to attend more classes. Which makes perfect business sense!

Of course, I go to classes, take tests, turn in assignments and all. In fact, you can't bomb your courses. You'll need to keep your GPA above a threshold, or you're getting the boot. But I sure know I'm here for the lab. For now, I'm working on on-going projects, reading papers already published from my lab, and pretty much soaking in ideas to get me "in the zone".

Lastly, I write poorly. Any write-up I send out, I check checking my email for that fiery reply, telling me how dumb I'm for me to send such a lousy, crappy article. Thank God, I haven't gotten any so far. I keep writing every day, and I hope they don't eventually find out what a pathetic writer I am!

You just gave a good picturesque of a research-based masters program. Well done! So the idea is to concentrate on "learning" research but ensure you do well with school work.

Also, that means when you apply for Masters program and you wish to be funded, it is best to indicate that you do have plans of proceeding to a Ph.D., right? That is, if you truly want to do a Ph.D.

iCool:
Na my hand you wan fall for public??

My head too full now ooo.

lwtmb oooo u no even try attempt d question!!!

andradaeze:
Replied.

Not seen.

iCool:
Not seen.

Please check your spam folder.

andradaeze:
Alright, please shoot.

How long was it between your profile submission day and admission offer?

Did you submit official transcript and test scores?

Was decision notification via mail or portal?

andradaeze:
You just gave a good picturesque of a research-based masters program. Well done! So the idea is to concentrate on "learning" research but ensure you do well with school work.

Also, that means when you apply for Masters program and you wish to be funded, it is best to indicate that you do have plans of proceeding to a Ph.D., right? That is, if you truly want to do a Ph.D.

Yep, if you truly want to. Else, you can say you want to test the waters. And see how it goes.

ElDeeVee:
How long was it between your profile submission day and admission offer?

Did you submit official transcript and test scores?

Was decision notification via mail or portal?

1. It took one month and three days.

2. I did not submit official transcript but uploaded a scanned copy of mine. I did send test scores though which was received six days after application deadline. But from my observation, for BGSU,unofficial test scores can be used for the application review.

3. I got an email to check my application portal. From the portal, I could view the acceptance notification.

Hope I answered all your questions?

iCool:
Not seen.

If you have an undergraduate math background, of course you can survive it. If not, I think a lot of prerequisite will be in order. For instance, real analysis, abstract algebra,topology, linear algebra and numerical analysis. I think someone with an engineering background already has calculus I and calculus II background( correct me if I am wrong). Hence you would only need training on calculus III.

If it is the statistics track that you are interested in, I think real analysis,abstract algebra, linear algebra and Statistics I should be prerequisites.

Auburn welcomes application from individuals from diverse background which is good. An engineering student should be able to cope of course. Where there is a will, there will always be a way. Just expect to see few numbers but more of As and Bs . Apart from numerical analysis and linear algebra.

I hope you do not mind my curiosity, please why the interest in mathematics and statistics?

andradaeze:
1. It took one month and three days.

2. I did not submit official transcript but uploaded a scanned copy of mine. I did send test scores though which was received six days after application deadline. But from my observation, for BGSU,unofficial test scores can be used for the application review.

3. I got an email to check my application portal. From the portal, I could view the acceptance notification.

Hope I answered all your questions?

Thanks dear, you've done well.

Any word on funding from them yet

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happyday:
First, I'd like to start with this.

For an MS degree here in the US, there are two divides. And it's key to know where you stand. It'll be helpful in your app process and eventually when you settle down.

One, you want to take more classes. By taking more classes, you hope to learn more about your field, and possibly get better job placements. Colleges call this "MSc without thesis". You're basically doing minimal or no research at all. In other words, you aren't contributing something NEW to the field, you only want to know about the field, and go out there to apply what you've learnt.

Schools will never pay you for this. Except you've something else you're doing for them. May be, apart from attending classes, you're also a TA for some undergrad class. In short, you're working for the department, and you might get a cut and a stipend for this.

So, if you get into Stanford MS CS program, be ready to cough out thousands of dollars, cos they know you'll be out of there in 2 years max, and probably land an SWE role at Google, in time to pay back your debt. It's a win-win for both. You get an higher degree to boost your future prospects, and the school heavily gets paid for that.

Or if you're admitted to Harvard MBA program, you'd be comfy taking loans, knowing that joining McKinsey thereafter would help you pay off your loans quickly, and likely increase your employability before Harvard.

The other option is to come do research. The department hopes that you'll come in to work as an apprentice with a mentor (or advisor), with whom you'll learn the ropes to create something NEW in your field. Getting a PhD is the climax of this pursuit.

For me, I started with an MS. And the department's end game is to get me to do the PhD thereafter. They think it's their loss if I get an MS and decide to leave. Cos with that, they paid me to do research for two years, during which I also took some classes, and got a degree. That's why schools look for research potential in admitting this second group. They know if they do a good job now, there are high odds you'd eventually decide to proceed onto a PhD, which is their joy!

Hence, why schools will strongly advise that you apply for a straight PhD, if you know you'd eventually wanna get one.

Should you get a PhD? That's a million-dollar question. Should get a page of its own.

I think, knowing the two sides of the coin will assist applicants to put in their best foot forward in the grad school application game. This distinction will help you to understands how grad school adcoms think, put things in perspective, and get a clearer meaning to your life's goals as you progress in your career.

My experience: I chose the second route, and indicated on my SoP that I plan on getting a PhD thereafter. Which means, I couldn't care less about extracurriculars like running a part-time business, tutoring kids or playing the piano. (MIT doesn't even wanna see your GRE scores). You only need to demonstrate to them that you can do research. Period.

Also, doing actual research means I'm working in a lab right from my first semester here. I didn't take classes for a few semesters, check around with a bunch of faculty members to decide where to work. I knew before leaving Nigeria what field I wanted to work on, which advisor I wanted to work with, and it was research with course work from day one.

He told me, emphatically, not to have the wrong notion of "over-studying" for classes. That after your BSc, no one is gonna pay you to attend more classes. Which makes perfect business sense!

Of course, I go to classes, take tests, turn in assignments and all. In fact, you can't bomb your courses. You'll need to keep your GPA above a threshold, or you're getting the boot. But I sure know I'm here for the lab. For now, I'm working on on-going projects, reading papers already published from my lab, and pretty much soaking in ideas to get me "in the zone".

Lastly, I write poorly. Any write-up I send out, I check checking my email for that fiery reply, telling me how dumb I'm for me to send such a lousy, crappy article. Thank God, I haven't gotten any so far. I keep writing every day, and I hope they don't eventually find out what a pathetic writer I am!

While i'm quite conscious of not coming across as being sycophantic, the positive vibes you exude in your posts can't be gainsaid; you are always willing to help and that's nice. Thanks for giving "grad school hopefuls" like me lifelines with your reassuring words. I recently took the GRE and it was a disaster, i was denied admission by the only school i applied to (a tier 2 school); i will be retaking by early June and putting in applications for spring 2018, i hope you'll be around to help through the process. All the best in LSU too man.

Good day all,

I have come to discover that the GRE examination has got mathematics (aka quantitative) involved. As someone who has a biological science background, honestly, maths is not my forte. Something I intend working on. My questions goes as thus:

What kind of mathematics is involved in the GRE? Is it the calculus/differentiation kind of mathematics or something else?



Thank you.

It is high school maths
Go grab the study materials and take a look, no fear

Gerrard59:
Good day all,

I have come to discover that the GRE examination has got mathematics (aka quantitative) involved. As someone who has a biological science background, honestly, maths is not my forte. Something I intend working on. My questions goes as thus:

What kind of mathematics is involved in the GRE? Is it the calculus/differentiation kind of mathematics or something else?



Thank you.

TooMuchSauce:
While i'm quite conscious of not coming across as being sycophantic, the positive vibes you exude in your posts can't be gainsaid; you are always willing to help and that's nice. Thanks for giving "grad school hopefuls" like me lifelines with your reassuring words. I recently took the GRE and it was a disaster, i was denied admission by the only school i applied to (a tier 2 school); i will be retaking by early June and putting in applications for spring 2018, i hope you'll be around to help through the process. All the best in LSU too man.

Sorry, just seeing this. I'm glad I could be of help. Good to know that you're not discouraged. I'd advise that you identify those reasons that made you scored low the first time, you'd surely find those tips useful to help you come back harder this time. Yes, Spring 2018 is already here. Thanks for the wishes, and feel free to reach out anytime.

Cheers!

Sorry about the rejection.

Please no matter what, do not apply to 1 school. There should be 2 or 3 schools you will be okay with. So add another to your list and go thru their requirements to be sure you meet them all. Submit your application on time.

All the best!

TooMuchSauce:
While i'm quite conscious of not coming across as being sycophantic, the positive vibes you exude in your posts can't be gainsaid; you are always willing to help and that's nice. Thanks for giving "grad school hopefuls" like me lifelines with your reassuring words. I recently took the GRE and it was a disaster, i was denied admission by the only school i applied to (a tier 2 school); i will be retaking by early June and putting in applications for spring 2018, i hope you'll be around to help through the process. All the best in LSU too man.

OGreene:
Sorry about the rejection.

Please no matter what, do not apply to 1 school. There should be 2 or 3 schools you will be okay with. So add another to your list and go thru their requirements to be sure you meet them all. Submit your application on time.

All the best!

Thanks man. Preciate the advice, will definitely take heed. God bless.

happyday:
Sorry, just seeing this. I'm glad I could be of help. Good to know that you're not discouraged. I'd advise that you identify those reasons that made you scored low the first time, you'd surely find those tips useful to help you come back harder this time. Yes, Spring 2018 is already here. Thanks for the wishes, and feel free to reach out anytime.

Cheers!

No doubt! Thank you for this.

Note: For those with admission offers who are seeking funding, I'd advise you check with your department/graduate admissions if you need to apply for TA/RA. I was told I'd need to do so by Colorado State and on checking Tennessee Tech's website, I noticed I'd also need to apply as well (the deadline for ECE Fall 2017 is March 15). I intend to mail the department to confirm this.
cc Ndawe

Good day All,
To be frank ehn,i would say am scared of dis verbal part..planing to take the exam in July and started preparations too. But the verbal seems to be my weak point.
Please I need help/advice/suggestions/assistance as to how I can overcome this.

iseoluwa89:
Good day All,
To be frank ehn,i would say am scared of dis verbal part..planing to take the exam in July and started preparations too. But the verbal seems to be my weak point.
Please I need help/advice/suggestions/assistance as to how I can overcome this.

where are you having issues? RCs, TCs,SEs or Mastering new vocabulary?

Oh wow. I'll check and do so asap.Thank you. Did you also apply to Tennessee Tech and for what program?

Topiipii:
Note: For those with admission offers who are seeking funding, I'd advise you check with your department/graduate admissions if you need to apply for TA/RA. I was told I'd need to do so by Colorado State and on checking Tennessee Tech's website, I noticed I'd also need to apply as well (the deadline for ECE Fall 2017 is March 15). I intend to mail the department to confirm this.
cc Ndawe