olansindeed:


University of Ibadan CGPA scale

I know. I was actually hailing you. The CGPA is top-notch. Should be above 3.8/4.0 by WES. Thus, making you very competitive.

With the right blend of schools, you would get that full-ride PhD scholarship.

Congratulations @Yildiz, @Olansindeed and @Fortune29.

Scholastica16:


Great scores really. All that matters is applying to the right schools at the right time. Congrats.

Thank you. Can you suggest some schools that fit my profile. Bsc 3.43/4, Msc 3.7/4. Currently looking at U of Pitts, Kansas State, Florida State, Uni of Tennessee Knoxville and TAMUK.

Okay. My experience goes like this. I started serious study 2 months ago after writing TOEFL and securing most of the books for GRE. I followed a different reading strategy. I didn't start by measuring my performance maybe because I already have a first hand experience of the exams. I read through Nova maths bible, then studied the whole 6 Manhattan books. I practiced all the questions in the Manhattan 5lb book. All that took me like one month. I decided to take the powerprep test and scored 163-Q 148-V. Then I moved on to the verbal, I used basically Princeton and Magoosh videos coupled with some android app all for the verbal. Meanwhile I practiced the analytical writing several times. Also got an app that has lots of AWA topics. Last Saturday I took the second powerprep test and performed really bad. I got 159-Q and 153-V. Well I said to myself this is not a true representation of my preparedness. I ignored the whole GRE stuff until 2 days ago on my way to Abuja I practiced whatever came to my mind.

On the test day I got to the venue around 9:30 and the exam started at about 10am. The analytical writing questions were fair and I have personal experiences I can relate with, I hope I achieve a 4 or 4.5 there. I then got QVQVQ. I heart skipped a beat when I saw Q as my first section. Anyway I finished the whole 20 question, revisited then and still got some minutes left. Likely that was my first Q. The verbal sections were relatively easy. But the second Q was tough. I couldn't actually figure out how to answer like 5 questions there. The third Q was also not soo difficult. At the end I got Q-163. V-159. I sent my scores to KSU, gatech, UIC, and UPenn.
Finally I want to thank everyone here for your encouragement and support. The books you all shared and the experiences. I owe my success to this thread and the numerous valuable contributors. Thanks alot

Now please gurus in the house help me analyze this issue, I previously contacted grad coordinator at UIUC and she said most of their admits are in the 90th percentile of quantitative. Today I send her a message that I scored 163, do I stand a chance and she said yes. Then she added that they normally receive about 2000 applications per year and admit 150-250. Do you think I should still apply?

Yildiz:
Now please gurus in the house help me analyze this issue, I previously contacted grad coordinator at UIUC and she said most of their admits are in the 90th percentile of quantitative. Today I send her a message that I scored 163, do I stand a chance and she said yes. Then she added that they normally receive about 2000 applications per year and admit 150-250. Do you think I should still apply?

There was a school in California you were considering - Riverside or Irvine, why did you not send your scores to them?

Personally, her telling you to apply is because the filter will not eliminate you at 163- Q nor will the V aspect be a red flag. In this light, I believe every one who gets 161 and above in the Q will not be eliminated.

Remember that the GRE is just one aspect? After this GRE phase, the next thing will probably be GPA. GPA for both undergrad and grad school. You have both on lock too.

The other aspects of your app like SOP, LORs, Publications will now be deciding factors and in a closecall, that is when they may use someone's higher GPA or GRE score to select them over you.

The synopsis of all I am saying is, you stand a chance.

Scholastica16:


There was a school in California you were considering - Riverside or Irvine, why did you not send your scores to them?

Personally, her telling you to apply is because the filter will not eliminate you at 163- Q nor will the V aspect be a red flag. In this light, I believe every one who gets 161 and above in the Q will not be eliminated.

Remember that the GRE is just one aspect? After this GRE phase, the next thing will probably be GPA. GPA for both undergrad and grad school. You have both on lock too.

The other aspects of your app like SOP, LORs, Publications will now be deciding factors and in a closecall, that is when they may use someone's higher GPA or GRE score to select them over you.

The synopsis of all I am saying is, you stand a chance.

thanks. Actually I didnt send my score to the California school. I felt it's a bit low for their average. Well I really don't know about UIUC, but what would be your advice? Again can you suggest any other school with good funding prospect?

Yildiz:
thanks. Actually I didnt send my score to the California school. I felt it's a bit low for their average. Well I really don't know about UIUC, but what would be your advice? Again can you suggest any other school with good funding prospect?

Give me your email.

Scholastica16:


Give me your email.

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fortune29:


Thank you. Can you suggest some schools that fit my profile. Bsc 3.43/4, Msc 3.7/4. Currently looking at U of Pitts, Kansas State, Florida State, Uni of Tennessee Knoxville and TAMUK.

Have you looked at UDayton? USF? UAlabama (Huntsville)? Texas Tech, NJIT? Binghamton Uni, Uni of Akron?

Just check if they have your program in said schools and if their requirements work with you. I did not check but your GRE works well for them and your MSc is an added advantage.

Which other Organisation or Person can one register Toefl with asides B. Y Mafits?

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DexxyAlebs:
Which other Organisation or Person can one register Toefl with asides B. Y Mafits?

Brabrit consults 61, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos call 0808 355 8718

DexxyAlebs:
Which other Organisation or Person can one register Toefl with asides B. Y Mafits?

Why not register online and pay online?

olaolu39:
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Brabrit consults 61, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos call 0808 355 8718

Thank you

Leyqute:


Why not register online and pay online?

More expensive that way, from what I have learnt.

B.Y Mafit is still the best in my own view. You need to attend lectures there once to know what I'm talking about. Plus they've been around for a long time and trusted based on track record. My two cents would be that you go with them to get those great scores.

#PROFILE

My GRE scores are

VERBAL...152
QAT...158
I have a seen my AWA scores. I just didy exam on Wed 15th, Nov 2017

Course...Maths education
GPA...4.31

Please can anyone help me analyse my profile I also won't mind your suggestions on good schools to check out for. Thanks and God bless

DexxyAlebs:


More expensive that way, from what I have learnt.

I suppose you're right in some cases. But GIEVA actually charges about 20USD more than what you'd pay online for the exam.

frostsc:
B.Y Mafit is still the best in my own view. You need to attend lectures there once to know what I'm talking about. Plus they've been around for a long time and trusted based on track record. My two cents would be that you go with them to get those great scores.

Guy, your head dey there abeg...I don't know what to say about BY MAFIT that will capture my description of them. I will advise anyone not to waste money on GRE. The lecturers at BY MAFIT are so detailed and on point!!! They have a way of manipulating you into racking up those great points above 300...I wrote my exam for the first time with them and I got 310...hassle-free. And I only paid 50k o, that came with free e books and free lectures. Omo o first think say na scam until I start d tin o...They are just a gift to all who desire to study abroad...God bless BY MAFIT!!!

Good day guys. I got admission for Masters in Economics from UTD against Fall 2018. Please, I need your experience and contribution on how best I can go about pursuing funding. I hear it can be a little trickish. Thanks

TJ18:
Good day guys. I got admission for Masters in Economics from UTD against Fall 2018. Please, I need your experience and contribution on how best I can go about pursuing funding. I hear it can be a little trickish. Thanks

Wow! congrat ooooooooooo


You just opened the fall admission for us too

But wait what is ur gre score?

TJ18:
Good day guys. I got admission for Masters in Economics from UTD against Fall 2018. Please, I need your experience and contribution on how best I can go about pursuing funding. I hear it can be a little trickish. Thanks

Why not check the thread of General USA visa application for better information.

tescoman90:


Wow! congrat ooooooooooo


You just opened the fall admission for us too

But wait what is ur gre score?

Thanks.
GRE-307
TOEFL -104
GPA - 4.13/5.00
Pretty cool LOR and SOP and 2yrs + work exp.

victorbyke:

Why not check the thread of General USA visa application for better information.

Thanks. I will post same on the USA thread, but I'm pretty sure I will get some valuable info from here as well.

Yildiz:
Okay. My experience goes like this. I started serious study 2 months ago after writing TOEFL and securing most of the books for GRE. I followed a different reading strategy. I didn't start by measuring my performance maybe because I already have a first hand experience of the exams. I read through Nova maths bible, then studied the whole 6 Manhattan books. I practiced all the questions in the Manhattan 5lb book. All that took me like one month. I decided to take the powerprep test and scored 163-Q 148-V. Then I moved on to the verbal, I used basically Princeton and Magoosh videos coupled with some android app all for the verbal. Meanwhile I practiced the analytical writing several times. Also got an app that has lots of AWA topics. Last Saturday I took the second powerprep test and performed really bad. I got 159-Q and 153-V. Well I said to myself this is not a true representation of my preparedness. I ignored the whole GRE stuff until 2 days ago on my way to Abuja I practiced whatever came to my mind.

What is the name of the Helpful App you used for the AWA.
Thanks.

Ifecrown:


What is the name of the Helpful App you used for the AWA.
Thanks.

Here is a screenshot. GRE AWA

Yildiz:
Here is a screenshot. GRE AWA

Thanks a lot, i can see you also have Ready4GRE. was it helpful as well. cos I've been using it and i find it tasking.

Ifecrown:

Thanks a lot, i can see you also have Ready4GRE. was it helpful as well. cos I've been using it and i find it tasking.

they were all helpful

Scholastica16:
Ponlear, Yildiz, November crew, how is it going?

Please bro. Can you send me your e-mail, I really need someone to help me edit my SOP..

Thanks Sir

donzizou:



Please bro. Can you send me your e-mail, I really need someone to help me edit my SOP..

Thanks Sir

Moniker at yahoo dot com.

learner007:



Guy, your head dey there abeg...I don't know what to say about BY MAFIT that will capture my description of them. I will advise anyone not to waste money on GRE. The lecturers at BY MAFIT are so detailed and on point!!! They have a way of manipulating you into racking up those great points above 300...I wrote my exam for the first time with them and I got 310...hassle-free. And I only paid 50k o, that came with free e books and free lectures. Omo o first think say na scam until I start d tin o...They are just a gift to all who desire to study abroad...God bless BY MAFIT!!!

Good point, but what works for you might not work for others sir/ma. Everyone have their own assimilation rate or method of learning. Same link I use 'brabit' gives free lectures, free magoosh online access et al. Because you've smashed Latino no mean sey Chinese babe no go make sense pass am