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If you ask this on the GRE thread, many people can offer useful suggestions to you.

tactmayor:
Good afternoon guys

Please, I need help on this. I want to apply to UTArlington for "PhD straight from BS" or "MS" degree in Civil Engineering as I meet the requirements for both. I would have applied for both but I can only make only one application at a time. I am confused on which has the higher probability of getting me admitted with full funding. Please kindly give your views on the matter. Here are my grades:

GPA-3.7/4.0
GRE- 151(V), 158(Q)

Don't ask for funding.Don't jump the gun. I'm very certain he knows that working on projects as a PhD student requires financial assistance. Focus on been an ideal match for his research projects. I'm thinking if he doesn't have research grants, he won't do projects at that level.
In your response, simply say you want to be a research assistant for one of his projects (Name it). -Also talk about how your research interests and academic qualifications will make you an asset his research group. Then mention how your experiences in the past will make you excel in his projects.

This my opinion. If you're not convinced about funding, you can still ask. I know how it feels to be uncertain about something as vital as funding.

jelmusboy:
I sent a mail to a Prof at Morgan State Uni informing him that I have been accepted to a PhD program in the school and interested in his research.

He sent me the list of projects he is currently working on in his lab and said he will take one or two students to work with him.

I want to reply his email that I am interested in his project. Do I need to ask for funding (RA or GA) in my response cos the graduate school and my department have not said anything concerning funding?

How do I frame the response so that he will have an idea that I need funding?

Help my matter

Cc: Quoran et al

Multiple funded Research Assistantship positions (for PhD students) are available at the Environmental Fluid Mechanics Lab at the Center for Natural Resources at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (http://nrdp.njit.edu), located 20 minutes from downtown New York City. Students could be enrolled in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field. The
researchers in the CNR have been conducting research on fundamental and applied aspects of fluid dynamics, especially in relation to multiphase flow. The research is 70/30 modeling/experimental, and the latter would be conducted using the latest techniques for detection and visualization.

Candidates with Master degree are preferred, and they should have good communication skills, willing-to-learn attitude, and solid knowledge of fluid mechanics and mathematics. The candidates should be able to meet the NJIT graduate school admission requirements: (GPA/GRE/TOEFL, https://www.njit.edu/graduatestudies/index.php)Prior experience in CFD modeling and coding is an asset but not required.

This is a fully funded position to be started as soon as possible (2018 Fall).Please send your resume to wenji619@gmail.com OR newlinzhao@gmail.com.

All resumes will be carefully reviewed but only competitive candidates will be contacted.

It depends on the terms of the scholarship. Ordinarily, you won't be offered two funding opportunities at once. You may be asked to jettison one.

arTiculaTe01:
If offered admission with scholarship for an MSc program in the US, do you still qualify to apply for graduate assistant positions?

Personally, I don't see much correlation between the GRE and succeeding in graduate school. Yes, the GRE could measure certain abilities but it isn't an overall indicator of success. In my two GRE attempts, the difference in both test outcomes was simply practice and my approach to the examinations. I don't think anything extraordinary happened in between.

Nevertheless, I don't think the GRE should be scrapped as it could be a disadvantage to international students. Schools in the USA don't trust our degrees as such and the GRE is just a way of showing them that despite what they think, we can still measure up. Even though most schools claim they look at applications holistically, sometimes they screen applicants based on their minimum requirement which is usually test scores and GPA.

If the GRE is scrapped, it might be difficult to get into some universities especially the top ones. Some professors have certain biases towards applicant's former university or the reputation of his former thesis supervisor.
This is my opinion though.

Usually they will ask you to register for free then they will send the link to you. You just have to keep an eye on the admissions page.

tescoman90:
how did u have access to the webinar

Oregon State - $85 ; George Washington - Free last year as I attended the webinar; Stevens- $60 though most times, they waive applications fees.You can also check the schools website if there is a new development.

MrCuteking:
Thanks so much. Please do you have any idea how much they charge as processing fee ? I mean, Oregon, George washington and stevens university.

The fact that this is news is a problem.

I don't usually believe these people but I have to say AMEN to this! Nigerians have suffered enough.

There are schools that require just GRE. All the schools I applied to waived TOEFL for me either because I was a Nigerian or because I did my masters in the UK. So, yes you can apply with your GRE only. Schols like Stevens, Oregon state, George Washington university, Michigan Tech etc don't require TOEFL from Nigerians.

MrCuteking:
Hello guys, thanks for opening this thead. I want to ask.

Do we have schools that requires only GRE but not TOEFL ?
Has anyone applied without using the two but just GRE?

I want to go for an engineering Masters programme in the US , but in doubt if we have schools that require just GRE.

It all depends on the school 's admission policy. Some schools requires that you apply first without securing a supervisor. Many of them actually do this. Very few will ask you to get a supervisor before applying. If your interests tallies with a faculty members research interest, he will either contact you for further details or outrightly offered you admission. Many won't want to commit to a candidate who has not taken out time and resources to apply.

petlaz:
I feel it's better to secure a supervisor before applying for graduate program. It will save us money.

Some do but I want to think they are in the minority.

jelmusboy:
I have done these. Even mailed the Dean of my school and international office, but nothing concrete as at now. They were all referring me to another person. Don't know if university accept PhD students without funding

Contact the graduate school Coordinator and ask for funding opportunities. You can also mail your potential supervisor and tell him you're interested in working with him or her. He will most likely tell you about funding.

jelmusboy:
Admitted to Morgan State University, PhD in Bio-environmental Science. Funny enough, they've not said anything about funding.
I have emailed the Grad School and Program Coord but none of them is saying anything tangible about funding.

How do I go about this?

There's no guarantee that you will survive in Nigeria with your 100 million. As Ayo Sogunro once said, everything in Nigeria is designed to kill you.

http://www.gregmattoeflnigeria.com

Use the website above. They are legitimate.

nelronaldo:
Please how do i register for GRE exam and how much will it cost me. It seems some people registered for 45000 here which isn't up to the 220 dollars which is on their website. I'll need some clarification please

A good PhD is funded and universities/Professors recruit the very best to do research for them.It is like a job. Positions are offered to the most qualified. Masters degrees as you rightly pointed out has become cash cows for universities.Sometimes, people are admitted to Masters degree programs to make up the numbers.That's doesn't happen for a PhD. It is easier to get admitted for a masters degree than a PhD. If the wrong applicant is given a PhD positon, it affects the Professor's research work.,

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
He's not so wrong; PhD's are longer commits and, would be actively involved In research, especially if the research budget is as fat as yokozuna . Masters have become cash cows for them Uni presidents with fat salaries

PhD in Electrical engineering should be easier to get than MS in the same course ? Interesting.

Chidinho10:
I like your choice of schools. PhD in Electrical Engineering should be easier to get than MS in same course

If you feel your GRE isn't the best representation of your abilities, you are always free to rewrite.

And once again, I like your choice of schools

While applying, make sure you put at least 3 ambitious schools there... UT Austin is one... You can increase it to 5 according to your risk level

But also add a couple of moderate and safe schools (BUT NOT TOO MUCH OF THEM!)

Being application smart is knowing how to mix your ambitious, moderate and safe schools... I've seen people apply only to super safe (not even safe schools) and yet, they claim they are application smart . And some of them even get rejected from the super safe schools cos they are over qualified and they begin to feel that safe schools are difficult to join.

So, your pocket (for application fees) determines the number of schools you can apply to... But I advise you include at least 3 ambitious schools cos your profile is decent

Smash that GRE (especially the Quant), rape the AWA (4.5+). I see you already have strong proficiency in verbal. For most people, it's natural

Finally, I wish you the best of luck

I'm sure Chimamanda Adiche will like this ! Lol

Admission with funding is always competitive in top schools. It isn't always about GRE scores but your whole application. However, for you to get into those schools, everything needs to be in order. I know someone who had a first class In chemical Engineering and 166 Quant score (GRE )but he couldn't get into University of Texas , Austin. Purdue, University of California,Irvine and University of Texas Austin are top schools that attract the very best. With a good GPA and your test scores ,
You get into a couple of schools especially medium ranked schools.

Wiseoldman:
Hello,
Do you think of GRE Q159 and V162 will be competitive for a funded Mech Msc/phd program in the schools the class of the ones initially listed by the OP. I made some errors during the Quant, and I feel i might be able to do better. I want to know of its necessary.

Thanks

Good choice of schools. Number 1,2 and 4 are top schools. In choosing schools , your profile and area of research matters. Make sure that before you apply, you get all the required information you need. Ask the graduate school Coordinator the right questions e.g Funding opportunities, required test scores, whether you need to upload or send in your transcripts etc. Send me an e-mail then I can forward the GRE materials I have. Also go through the GRE thread. There are lots of valuable information there. Cheers.

gudnews212:
Hello, my people.
I have done my research based on the university that is good in Ph.D. Electrical Engineering in the USA and I have chosen the following university: (1)University of Texas- Austin
(2)Purdue University-west Lafayette
(3)Missouri University of Science and Technology
(4)University of California-Irvine
(5)West Virginia University.
please, I need the house advice on this and also I need some material for GRE, I plan to take the exam by October. Thanks.

Personal Opinion: I think it will be worth it. USA has alot of top schools and because some of the schools don't make it to the top doesn't mean they are not good. Energy engineering will be a great course as you will get be exposed to a variety of aspects as it pertains to renewable energy systems. Whether you decide to go the academia or industry, that course will be useful.

https://www.uml.edu/Catalog/Graduate/Engineering/Energy-Engineering/Masters-Program.aspx

After checking the link above, I was impressed with the course content. If you have the means to fund your education, please do. It will be worth it. Renewable energy research is well funded and it is also multidisciplinary.

StevDesmond:
Hi guys

Admitted for Msc in Energy Engineering
School: University of Massachusetts lowell
Funding: None
I have always thought that if one should sponsor one's education abroad, that should be at a top school. Though, I have sponsors, I am afraid if the huge cost of study at UMASS lowell will worth it at the end since it's not considered a top school in USA.
Your kind advice would be appreciated

Congrats man. I remember you from the GRE thread.

Jumybecks:
Yes fully funded. Got 307 in GRE
Thanks

This didn't start today.

Tell your 'friend' to do a Google search. It is that easy. No matter what is suggested here, your 'friend' will still make the final decision.When you do the bulk of the research yourself, it is then productive to get useful suggestions here.

By the way, why didn't your friend attend American University of Nigeria since you own the school? Lol �

PresidentAtiku:
Good day.

Please a friend wants to go for her Masters In the US. She studied microbiology and desires a cheap school in the US.

Kindly assist with suggestions on the schools and how she will go about it.

Thank you

Check with the school to know if they require you to send in official transcripts when you apply. Most schools require that you simply upload your official transcripts for the purpose of admission processing. When you're offered a place, you then send in your official transcripts directly from the school. Do your research well before you apply to any school. It will save you some expenses.

MrCuteking:
Hello please is it a must that I send my transcript to all the schools I want to apply for? I attended Uniben and it cost about #26,600 to send my transcript to Michigan university. Please I need suggestions on how to go about it. If I can apply without sending transcript.

Okay no worries. Have you taken the GRE? Apply early so that you will have a variety of options.

graciousify:
I meant that I want to apply this fall 2018 to resume in fall 2019 if admitted.

This fall ? It is late; Two months away. Or have you started the admission process already? It is still late except you want to fund yourself and the school is willing to accept you.

graciousify:
Thanks for your response. I want to apply for a PhD this fall based on my undergraduate degree. what do you think?

You can apply. I guess you mean fall 2019? Just submit your transcripts so far. Are you interested in a PhD related to your first degree or a DBA ?

graciousify:
good morning all. please I have a question. I graduated with a first class and I am currently an MBA student. will graduate next year June. I intend to sit for the GRE exam by September this since I want to apply for a PhD fall 2018. please do you think it is wise and will I be considered since I am still running my MBA program? or do I wait till I graduate before applying? please I await your response.

I'm just curious. How do you guys get these stuff at subsidized rate?

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