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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by aphyz2709: 8:32pm On Aug 06, 2018
Good evening All. Just wanna remind the house that I'm still waiting for contributions as regards this post. God bless you.

aphyz2709:
Hello house. I've been silently following this thread from one-corner. wink

So I finally took the GRE yesterday and it was quite an experience. More like a party of unfriendly questions. The whole drama landed me on a humble V155 Q157.

Using the scoreselect feature, I sent the result to the following schools.

1. Montana state university, Bozeman
2. Tennessee Tech University
3. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
4. Cleveland State university, Ohio.

My undergraduate CGPAs are
BEng 3.85/5.00 (Direct entry) Elect/Elect
OND 3.51/4.00 Elect/Elect

Now I'm begging the house to please suggest necessary additions and subtractions to the list above, based on my profile, with view to secure funding (if I stand any chance) for MS in EE. I have my eyes on Spring 2019, but if it doesn't work out, fall 2019 is equally good enough. Also, I've got 3 years of experience in Aircraft electrical and avionics systems maintenance.

Over to you, my ogas.... God bless you.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by abimbolar: 10:31pm On Aug 06, 2018
ponpon:
Patrick.jimoh60@gmail.com

How much is your gre registration, ponpon?
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Sherlock5577: 7:36am On Aug 07, 2018
aphyz2709:
Good evening All. Just wanna remind the house that I'm still waiting for contributions as regards this post. God bless you.

Congrats aphyz2709!!
You did well on the tests smiley.
The truth is that the best person to help you concerning schools of interest is you or someone who has a similar research interest with yours.

I would advise you check online for schools with faculty with areas of research that pique your interest. Then contact these professors to know the possibility of being a funded research student of theirs. There are some posts on this topic which would guide you on how to contact them. Simply put, no long stories. Basically just include your profile and interest in a specific research area of theirs in your mail. Also attach you CV and transcript. Also the email subject should read something like this "Spring 2019 Prospective International Graduate Student"
Also make use of gradcafe to have an idea which of these schools are ambitious, moderate or safe based on your profile.
Another factor that might influence your choice would be the nature of response you get from professors of interest.
You might notice you choices would change as you get different responses from faculty members. You may not get much positive responses, but keep sending out emails.
Keep your options wide.

I hope this helps!!!
All the best!! grin

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Josonas: 8:47am On Aug 07, 2018
Thanks for info.on this thread.Bro.Olalekan i appreciate the link you shared with me.By his grace i will share my own testimony soon.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by aphyz2709: 11:29am On Aug 07, 2018
Sherlock5577:

Congrats aphyz2709!!
You did well on the tests smiley.
The truth is that the best person to help you concerning schools of interest is you or someone who has a similar research interest with yours.

I would advise you check online for schools with faculty with areas of research that pique your interest. Then contact these professors to know the possibility of being a funded research student of theirs. There are some posts on this topic which would guide you on how to contact them. Simply put, no long stories. Basically just include your profile and interest in a specific research areas of theirs in your mail. Also attach you CV and transcript. Also the email subject should read something like this "Spring 2019 Prospective International Graduate Student"
Also make use of gradcafe to have an idea which of these schools are ambitious, moderate or safe based on your profile.
Another factor that might influence your choice would be the nature of response you get from professors of interest.
You might notice you choices would change as you get different responses from faculty members. You may not get much positive responses, but keep sending out emails.
Keep your options wide.

I hope this helps!!!
All the best!! grin

Oh, these tips would certainly go a long way. Thank you Dr Holmes. grin. I'm so grateful.

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Anfieldboss: 3:05pm On Aug 07, 2018
Guys please how much is the current price of GRE in Nigeria? And is it compulsory for someone going for PhD?

My field is Electrical Engineering (my specialization is Electric Power Systems)
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Femiblack05: 4:44pm On Aug 07, 2018
Check my signature for your GRE preparatory textbooks and workbooks
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Time2Smile(m): 8:04pm On Aug 07, 2018
femotechno:
Good day legends. I have read the page from page 1-392. Though it took me abt a week, it has really been worthwhile.
I am aspiring to be one of the testifier for fall 2019 in the forum. So.. Pls I will need response.

My profile summary are:

BEng, in Mechanical Engineering .....4.17/5.00

MSc in Mechanical Engineering ........5.7/7.0

Gre Score: 301 ( VA 144, QA 157, AWA 3.0)

Toefl Score: 88

One Published Paper, Several Conferences and seminars attended and skilled in various design and programming software

I know my profile is not great. Bt i am planning to apply for a PhD to 10 schools.

I intended to retake gre not only to improve my chance bt to augment cost of posting scores to schools.
Lemme explain the above.

I am considering using the free gre score report to schools that fits my previous 301 score in my next gre exam. This, I believe, will save the cost of reporting gre scores to the schs and probably increase my chances if I score higher.

I will appreciate any advice. Especially on school to select.
Thanks
Your profile is competitive and a good GRE score of 315 and above (Quant >160) will improve your chances. LOR are also very important and you should start contacting your referees if you want to complete all ten applications.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Time2Smile(m): 8:07pm On Aug 07, 2018
aphyz2709:
Good evening All. Just wanna remind the house that I'm still waiting for contributions as regards this post. God bless you.

Are MSc students funded by the universities you listed?
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Spotlighte: 8:39pm On Aug 07, 2018
Hello,

I've been quietly reading this thread from the beginning to this point just like I'm still doing with the general USA (students) enquiries thread (Femi 312 suggested I do that, and it's the best thing I've done so far).

Pardon me, I have two questions please:

First, I want to apply to UT at Austin for next master's admission. The application was opened yesterday for my Advertising course to end December 1 for fall 2019 and I haven't written the GRE yet. If I write it in October, is that okay? Can I still meet up with the application?

Second question: Almost everybody here swears on B. Y Mafit in Ikeja. I intend enrolling with them for this reason. My problem now is that I'm a Corps member who has to work 4 times a week save CDS days, and I figured out that the 2 months weekend classes won't do it for me, as it would mean me writing the exam late. What do I do?

I'm also looking at other schools offering advertising at graduate level. Thank you.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by aphyz2709: 9:07pm On Aug 07, 2018
Time2Smile:

Are MSc students funded by the universities you listed?

Thanks for your response. I'm not very certain about their funding culture, which is why I seek the opinions of people with better insight. Yours will be much appreciated.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Quoran: 6:39am On Aug 08, 2018
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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Olalekank(m): 1:19pm On Aug 08, 2018
Hello everyone
What are the best materials to build up one's vocabulary in the Verbal section?
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by 4gunners(m): 2:46pm On Aug 08, 2018
Olalekank:
Hello everyone
What are the best materials to build up one's vocabulary in the Verbal section?
You can use magoosh vocabulary app.

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by twittycutey(f): 2:49pm On Aug 08, 2018
Olalekank:
Hello everyone
What are the best materials to build up one's vocabulary in the Verbal section?
Can I pm you. Interested in the materials for gre.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Olalekank(m): 3:13pm On Aug 08, 2018
twittycutey:
Can I pm you. Interested in the materials for gre.
Definitely!
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Time2Smile(m): 5:32pm On Aug 08, 2018
aphyz2709:


Thanks for your response. I'm not very certain about their funding culture, which is why I seek the opinions of people with better insight. Yours will be much appreciated.
Most of the information about funding is on the schools websites. You need to read the websites thoroughly and garner the information you need. This might require you to read the graduate handbook and also contact the graduate coordinator. You can go as far as mailing current and former students.

You have to do this extensive research before deciding to apply to any school. Admission requirements, average GRE score, recommendation letters requirements and other relevant information are also essential to make an informed decision.

You will be surprised the invaluable information you can get if you are determined, dogged, and put in the effort.

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by omofola93: 10:36pm On Aug 08, 2018
Hello everyone. I have my gre slated for Oct 11 and I really need to know the best books and strategies to prepare for the quant section as mathematics has never been my thing. I have the Manhattan 8,5lb, nova gre Bible, Barron and almost every other materials. I'm just not certain of which of the books would be the best to prepare with.
Thanks in anticipation of an enlightening reply.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by afroxyz: 12:57am On Aug 09, 2018
Good day to everyone. Please u have some questions and I need your advice.

What are the best materials for verbal and quant?

How much do they cost?

Where can I purchase them (in Lagos)

Where can I attend lessons (in lagos)?

Or better still who has free recent copies to share.

Also I intend writing my GRE by November. Would it be too late but then because the deadline for my prospective University is December 5th.

Thanks
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by papilo90(m): 8:56am On Aug 09, 2018
omofola93:
Hello everyone. I have my gre slated for Oct 11 and I really need to know the best books and strategies to prepare for the quant section as mathematics has never been my thing. I have the Manhattan 8,5lb, nova gre Bible, Barron and almost every other materials. I'm just not certain of which of the books would be the best to prepare with.
Thanks in anticipation of an enlightening reply.

Hello boss. I'll appreciate if you could PLEASE send me the Manhattan 8 series, and the 5lb materials. My mail Addy is mytochondria90@gmail.com. Thanks.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by afroxyz: 1:03am On Aug 10, 2018
afroxyz:
Good day to everyone. Please u have some questions and I need your advice.

What are the best materials for verbal and quant?

How much do they cost?

Where can I purchase them (in Lagos)

Where can I attend lessons (in lagos)?

Or better still who has free recent copies to share.

Also I intend writing my GRE by November. Would it be too late but then because the deadline for my prospective University is December 5th.

Thanks

Please can someone answer
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Glocal1: 8:55am On Aug 11, 2018
afroxyz:


Please can someone answer
BY Mafit offers tutorial classes. You can google them online.
Don't rush to register for the exam, but rather make sure you cover at least 80% of the study materials before registering.
Check a guru who aced the test, Time2Smile's post for recent study materials.
For more materials check libgen.io and piratebay.red
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by juliouze: 10:16am On Aug 11, 2018
Olalekank:

Definitely!
Please I also need materials for gre
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by jamanuka: 11:43am On Aug 11, 2018
Hi People,

I took my GRE yesterday and it was quite satisfactory. I will share more on my experience and possible tips when I get my official result.

Your posts were key to my success. Let’s jeep sharing for the benefit of others.

Regards,
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by FrostyButter: 11:43am On Aug 11, 2018
Glocal1:
Please kindly send a copy to pharmengy@yahoo.com.Thanks
Hi were you able to get a copy?
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Olalekank(m): 11:43am On Aug 11, 2018
jamanuka:
Hi People,

I took my GRE yesterday and it was quite satisfactory. I will share more on my experience and possible tips when I get my official result.

Your posts were key to my success. Let’s jeep sharing for the benefit of others.

Regards,
Nice one, what was the score?
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by geolife: 12:22pm On Aug 11, 2018
omofola93:
Hello everyone. I have my gre slated for Oct 11 and I really need to know the best books and strategies to prepare for the quant section as mathematics has never been my thing. I have the Manhattan 8,5lb, nova gre Bible, Barron and almost every other materials. I'm just not certain of which of the books would be the best to prepare with.
Thanks in anticipation of an enlightening reply.
Hi, could u pls send barron to ohaijoyce@gmail.com.tnanks alot
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Glocal1: 12:23pm On Aug 11, 2018
FrostyButter:
Hi were you able to get a copy?
A copy of what? Remind me again.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Josonas: 2:20pm On Aug 11, 2018
Pls is there any study center in North central@By Mafit?
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 3:11pm On Aug 11, 2018
hello house!

Anyone with links to free online GRE practice test?

Thanks

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