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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by mayDtolu(m): 10:36am On Jan 09, 2019
hybeenoni:
Also applied to the following universities

1. Texas Tech
2. Auburn university
3. Tennessee tech
4. University of South Alabama

Wish to add more but can't afford app fees and cost of sending scores
All MSc Mathematics
GRE Q156, V 150, AWA 3.5. 4.22/5

No decision yet.
Fall 19 yes we can

Hello ...Pls..Is it compulsory to write GRE maths subject test for MSc in Mathematics??
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by 4gunners(m): 10:47am On Jan 09, 2019
Let me add my own..
GRE : Q154 V159 AW 3.5 GPA : 4.26/5 TOEFL : 95
I applied to four schools, couldn't apply to more cos of paucity of funds.
UW U of A - Fayetteville USF Michigan Tech
The first two is PhD, last two MSc.
Awaiting decision for UW, UA, and USF. I've gotten admit from Michigan Tech

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Prollins: 11:05am On Jan 09, 2019
TheZed:
okay. You should hear from them soon.
Same to you too.
We shall have good news at the end
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by hybeenoni: 11:09am On Jan 09, 2019
mayDtolu:


Hello ...Pls..Is it compulsory to write GRE maths subject test for MSc in Mathematics??

Depends on the school
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by TheZed(m): 1:37pm On Jan 09, 2019
Prollins:

Same to you too.
We shall have good news at the end
Amen
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Spanishmario(m): 1:56pm On Jan 09, 2019
Just came across this thread, I’m planning on starting my journey by taking the GRE first. Would appreciate any tips from everyone in the house.

Thanks
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iamlucky(m): 2:06pm On Jan 09, 2019
TheZed:
which program did you apply for?

Chemical Engineering
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by MasterforceII: 2:59pm On Jan 09, 2019
Nice that people are posting about their applications. Way to keep the thread lively and inspire fall2020 applicants and beyond. I remember the exploits of Scholastica16, drhopeful, femi132 et al and how reading their stories kept me going.

I applied to 9 schools for a mix of MS and PhD programs:

Virginia Tech (MS)
Purdue University (MS)
Auburn University (MS)
Colorado state university (MS)
University of Maryland (PhD)
University of Massachusetts (Ms/PhD)
University of Tennessee (PhD)
Iowa State university (PhD)
Rennsalear polytechnic institute (PhD)

Profile:
Program: Electrical Engineering
CGPA: 3.64/4.00
GRE: 163Q/158V/4
TOEFL: 104

I was a bit ambitious with my applications this year. Reason being that I have seen people with lesser profiles get admitted into these schools. I've put in my best and corresponded with professors in some schools. I'm hopeful that one of these schools provides admission and funding. I however have a contingency plan but I hope it doesn't come to that.

#Fall2019 #YesWeCan

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Mikkyboy(m): 3:12pm On Jan 09, 2019
MasterforceII this is what we call sure profile and smart application(in ponpon's voice).
MasterforceII:
Nice that people are posting about their applications. Way to keep the thread lively and inspire fall2020 applicants and beyond. I remember the exploits of Scholastica16, drhopeful, femi132 et al and how reading their stories kept me going.

I applied to 9 schools for a mix of MS and PhD programs:

Virginia Tech (MS)
Purdue University (MS)
Auburn University (MS)
Colorado state university (MS)
University of Maryland (PhD)
University of Massachusetts (Ms/PhD)
University of Tennessee (PhD)
Iowa State university (PhD)
Rennsalear polytechnic institute (PhD)

Profile:
Program: Electrical Engineering
CGPA: 3.64/4.00
GRE: 163Q/158V/4
TOEFL: 104

I was a bit ambitious with my applications this year. Reason being that I have seen people with lesser profiles get admitted into these schools. I've put in my best and corresponded with professors in some schools. I'm hopeful that one of these schools provides admission and funding. I however have a contingency plan but I hope it doesn't come to that.

#Fall2019 #YesWeCan

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by mayDtolu(m): 3:15pm On Jan 09, 2019
hybeenoni:

Depends on the school
Ok bro... Thanks
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Instinct20(m): 3:34pm On Jan 09, 2019
akatovic1:
Hello everyone,
It's been a while I have posted on this forum,I have had been really engaged for the past few months however I hope to pen down my experience some time, but for now this may be helpful. Stevens institute are offering an application fee waiver for fall 2019 applications for courses taken on campus between Jan 3-10.I wish everyone in the application process the very best of luck.

Yes we can Fall 2019.

Hello Bro,

I'll like to apply for the app fee waiver. Please could you explain how to go about it?

Thanks
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Obyknow(m): 3:38pm On Jan 09, 2019
I applied for a Master degree program in Chemical Engineering to the following Schools.

North Carolina A&T University: Admitted , Awaiting Funding decision

Florida A&M University:Awaiting Program decision
Prairie View A&M University: Awaiting Program decision
Michigan Technological University: Awaiting Program decision

Profile:
UG CGPA: 3.68/4.0(WES)
GRE: 310 (160Q,150V)

Fall'19. Yes we can grin

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Instinct20(m): 3:39pm On Jan 09, 2019
4gunners:
Let me add my own..

GRE : Q154 V159 AW 3.5
GPA : 4.26/5
TOEFL : 95

I applied to four schools, couldn't apply to more cos of paucity of funds.

UW
U of A - Fayetteville
USF
Michigan Tech

The first two is PhD, last two MSc.

Awaiting decision for UW, UA, and USF. I've gotten admit from Michigan Tech


Oh cool was your admission at MichTech funded.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Mikkyboy(m): 3:53pm On Jan 09, 2019
Hello Spanishmario, you are highly welcome to the house.Please Start your journey by going through the thread from page 1 grin after which you might not have need for tips from anyone.But if you do ask for tips,it means it hasnt been given earlier.First Tip for you, dates are important on this thread, as you go through you will notice a pattern - around January ending to Late March peeps will be talking about admits and rejections, around July guys would have migrated to another thread for visa interviews,and the remaining months you will find concentrated discussions on the GRE. But in all you will find this thready really informative.
I wish you the best as I wish myself.
Spanishmario:
Just came across this thread, I’m planning on starting my journey by taking the GRE first. Would appreciate any tips from everyone in the house.

Thanks

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by TheZed(m): 3:55pm On Jan 09, 2019
Obyknow:
I applied for a Master degree program in Chemical Engineering to the following Schools.

North Carolina A&T University: Admitted , Awaiting Funding decision

Florida A&M University:Awaiting Program decision
Prairie View A&M University: Awaiting Program decision
Michigan Technological University: Awaiting Program decision

Profile:
UG CGPA: 3.68/4.0
GRE: 310 (160Q,150V)

Fall'19. Yes we can grin
My G. Fellow Aggie
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Mikkyboy(m): 3:55pm On Jan 09, 2019
Ah ah ......Guys Una too know book oooooo.
See profile.....Good one Obyknow
Obyknow:
I applied for a Master degree program in Chemical Engineering to the following Schools.

North Carolina A&T University: Admitted , Awaiting Funding decision

Florida A&M University:Awaiting Program decision
Prairie View A&M University: Awaiting Program decision
Michigan Technological University: Awaiting Program decision

Profile:
UG CGPA: 3.68/4.0
GRE: 310 (160Q,150V)

Fall'19. Yes we can grin
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Obyknow(m): 4:32pm On Jan 09, 2019
TheZed:
My G. Fellow Aggie
I sight you
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by CptCharlesVane: 4:41pm On Jan 09, 2019
MasterforceII:


I applied to 9 schools for a mix of MS and PhD programs:

...

#Fall2019 #YesWeCan
Your recommenders must have had a field day grin Dem go oshodi for your case grin

All the best !

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by MasterforceII: 5:07pm On Jan 09, 2019
CptCharlesVane:

Your recommenders must have had a field day grin Dem go oshodi for your case grin

All the best !

grin

Wasn't easy at all. Disturbed them tire. When I get admission, I go go pay dues

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by CptCharlesVane: 5:26pm On Jan 09, 2019
For GRE:
1. Only use a few materials (Official GRE sources is a must) and be thorough with them
2. Take simulation practice tests only for evaluation of your weaknesses and speed and save the ETS official practice tests until when you feel ready for the real test.
3. Focus more on your weaknesses and work hard to improve them. Taking different practice tests without consciously working on problem types you missed won't help much or at all.
4. Keep a detailed journal and record your challenges and progress. Little victories will motivate you.
5. Get adequate rest before the main exam. The GRE is also a stamina test.
6. Endeavor to give back by posting here and this is a threat angry

Good luck with everything.
Spanishmario:
Just came across this thread, I’m planning on starting my journey by taking the GRE first. Would appreciate any tips from everyone in the house.

Thanks

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by pierre92(m): 6:36pm On Jan 09, 2019
Applied to a mix of programs for PhD since masters in health/life sciences are barely fully funded
Harvard University (Had to be done grin)- PhD Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Emory University-PhD Cancer Biology
Washington State University-PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences
Purdue University- PhD Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology
Purdue University- PhD Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences
University of Illinois UC-PhD Biopharmaceutical Sciences
University of Kentucky- PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Profile:
GPA:3.75/4(Unofficial WES)
GRE: 315 (Q-157, V-158)/4
TOFEL: 109

Started work on back-up schools though. No time cheesy

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Quoran: 12:44am On Jan 10, 2019
No it is not compulsory. Just score well in the Quant GRE (>160). Many schools have stopped using the GRE Subject test.

If you are going for applied Mathematics especially something related to Mathematical Physics, CFD, numerical methods etc, you can be funded in a really good school. Mathematics has alot of funding. I also discovered that alot of people do not like Mathematics programs for Graduate studies because they feel there are few opportunities therein. With Mathematics, you do alot of interdisciplinary research.
Most industry funded research in Science and Engineering use Mathematics (Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Optimization etc) a lot so they usually have funds for Professors willing to do research.

mayDtolu:


Hello ...Pls..Is it compulsory to write GRE maths subject test for MSc in Mathematics??
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Quoran: 12:47am On Jan 10, 2019
lol Your village people cannot stop you when it is time. Dem no reach! grin

What course are you going for ?
Mikkyboy:
Oga Quoran, Oga Quoran..........How many times did I call you?
Hmmm...........Let me tell you one very important but mostly overlooked reson why some people are not posting it here or saying - It is simply because they have carried out an evaluation of the strenghts of their village people. If they have acertained that their village people's network has 10G where others that are posting are using 2G, they will just lock up and wait until they have landed in JFK beforere they post GRE,Admission,,Visa and PoE transcripts. grin grin grin grin grin grin grin

Hello people.......I just dey joke oooooo.......Make some people village people no go cross border enter my side o..

Well for me, I applied to about 6 Universities and None has given me Admission.All PhD. grin
1.Washington State University
2.Baylor University
3.Louisiana State University
4.University of South Carolina
5.Brown University
6.Tulane University
I'm still thinking of applying to more if need be... grin grin grin

GRE: 304
TOEFL: 108
UG GPA: 3.3/4
PG GPA: 3.68/4
Publications: NIL

Just praying for now for successful outcomes, also praying for blindness to my village people's eyes to this post, though I know their network is not too strong(just 2G)....and i'm using 6G grin grin grin grin grin grin
Cheers guys and Ladies......Las las we'll all be alright.
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Quoran: 12:59am On Jan 10, 2019
This is really a good effort. The only thing that will stop you from getting in is if there is no funding available in any of the schools. I expect your testimony on this thread.
MasterforceII:
Nice that people are posting about their applications. Way to keep the thread lively and inspire fall2020 applicants and beyond. I remember the exploits of Scholastica16, drhopeful, femi132 et al and how reading their stories kept me going.

I applied to 9 schools for a mix of MS and PhD programs:

Virginia Tech (MS)
Purdue University (MS)
Auburn University (MS)
Colorado state university (MS)
University of Maryland (PhD)
University of Massachusetts (Ms/PhD)
University of Tennessee (PhD)
Iowa State university (PhD)
Rennsalear polytechnic institute (PhD)

Profile:
Program: Electrical Engineering
CGPA: 3.64/4.00
GRE: 163Q/158V/4
TOEFL: 104

I was a bit ambitious with my applications this year. Reason being that I have seen people with lesser profiles get admitted into these schools. I've put in my best and corresponded with professors in some schools. I'm hopeful that one of these schools provides admission and funding. I however have a contingency plan but I hope it doesn't come to that.

#Fall2019 #YesWeCan

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Time2Smile(m): 4:34am On Jan 10, 2019
Spanishmario:
Just came across this thread, I’m planning on starting my journey by taking the GRE first. Would appreciate any tips from everyone in the house.

Thanks
You will do well to read the thread from 2017, That should be from page 150 or thereabouts.

I didn't know there are a lot of applicants on this thread. I am seeing good choice of schools. Hopefully, Fall 2019 will have many successful applications with full funding.

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Time2Smile(m): 4:38am On Jan 10, 2019
MasterforceII:
Nice that people are posting about their applications. Way to keep the thread lively and inspire fall2020 applicants and beyond. I remember the exploits of Scholastica16, drhopeful, femi132 et al and how reading their stories kept me going.

I applied to 9 schools for a mix of MS and PhD programs:

Virginia Tech (MS)
Purdue University (MS)
Auburn University (MS)
Colorado state university (MS)
University of Maryland (PhD)
University of Massachusetts (Ms/PhD)
University of Tennessee (PhD)
Iowa State university (PhD)
Rennsalear polytechnic institute (PhD)

Profile:
Program: Electrical Engineering
CGPA: 3.64/4.00
GRE: 163Q/158V/4
TOEFL: 104

I was a bit ambitious with my applications this year. Reason being that I have seen people with lesser profiles get admitted into these schools. I've put in my best and corresponded with professors in some schools. I'm hopeful that one of these schools provides admission and funding. I however have a contingency plan but I hope it doesn't come to that.

#Fall2019 #YesWeCan
This is your second application cycle, isn't it? I love your doggedness and determination. You have got it this time around. Just relax and hope for the best. I know this period can be nerve wrecking. I strongly believe you will have to choose from multiple funded offers.

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by MasterforceII: 8:59am On Jan 10, 2019
Time2Smile:

This is your second application cycle, isn't it? I love your doggedness and determination. You have got it this time around. Just relax and hope for the best. I know this period can be nerve wrecking. I strongly believe you will have to choose from multiple funded offers.

Yes it is. I tried last year but was not successful. Thanks for the kind words. I hope to come back here with testimonies.

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by fatsonm: 9:20am On Jan 10, 2019
Glad to be here...
I am a Fall 2020 aspirant

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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Mikkyboy(m): 11:51am On Jan 10, 2019
Lol......yes dem nor reach.
I'm going for Environmental Sciences/ Earth Sciences
Quoran:
lol Your village people cannot stop you when it is time. Dem no reach! grin

What course are you going for ?
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Mikkyboy(m): 12:04pm On Jan 10, 2019
grin

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