AlphaCentaurii:
Hello. Thanks for the reply, I really appreciate it . I studied Medicine in undergrad and I have just always had a predilection for Public health, don't know why . But with this info you just gave about partial funding or no funding at all, I don't mind reconsidering my choices. So please based on your experience and people you know, which masters course in the US with full scholarship funding do you think is good for a doctor?

I have no information for master courses for medical doctors. It will be a good idea to mail graduate coordinators to find out this information. However, I can tell you what I know which is medical doctors running Ph.D. programs in the biomedical field and they were fully funded in their respective schools.

kylexy61:
Hello guys. I want to share my GRE experience. I only found this thread like 2 weeks ago. I took mine in August 2017, 8:30am sharp.

The analytical went well. As soon as I saw the issue task question, I thanked my stars that I had used the 'GRE AWA' android app. The topic was something about things getting more complex and incomprehensible as humans gain more knowledge.
I had already seen a similar topic before and although I had not actually practiced that topic, being familiar with it helped calm down my nerves. I didn't have too much problems with the argumentative either.

The other sections were in the order QVQVQ. The first 2 quant sets were quite easy so I'm guessing one of them is the experimental section. The last section? Oh boy!! My scores in the powerprep quant sections prior to the test had given me some confidence. By I was clearly not well prepared enough for what I faced in the actual test. The questions were slightly more difficult and time consuming, and as someone who was targeting a perfect quant score, I found this quite frustrating. The level of difficulty for the verbal section was roughly similar to that of the powerprep. There weren't as many esoteric words as there are in the 5lb Manhattan prep questions

At the end of the test, I got 163Q, 156V and a week later, an analytical score of 4.5. I was slightly dissapointed with my quant score because 2 days before my actual test, I took the 2nd powerprep test and scored 168Q, 158V.

But it's still good. All thanks to God

Thanks for sharing your experience. Great scores!

mfarad:
Just in: Admit from WVU MSc. Industrial Engineering.
#TeamFall2018

Congratulations! What about funding?

PHUMEELAYO:
Oh.... I'm sorry. I got a 314, V165 Q149 (was surprised at this score; never been good with math exams). Though I'm still trying to understand how knowing my score helps anyone.

I already talked about my study schedule and the simple strategies I applied on test day.

Great score. I love your verbal score. Please can you share tips on how to conquer that verbal because you did just that. Hope you nailed other aspects of your application? How are the decisions coming in?

pierre92:
Took the GRE on 4th January. I couldn't afford to quit my job so I had to manage.I work everday and weekends(Saturday and Sunday). So it was really tasking to prepare and write the GRE. My prep was done in snatches;in Lagos yellow buses,during lunch breaks,in between work lulls etc. Took 1st to 3rd January off to cram in as much work as possible.All of my work was Quant focused.
Test day was ok. The 3+ hours didn't affect me since all my exams in the university lasted for at least 3 hours. After this long story,my scores were:
Q- 157
V- 158
GPA- 4.67/5 (Pharmacy)
Prospective course of study- Biotechnology,Genetic engineering-Still haven't decided yet.
I am a bit disappointed with the verbal score because I scored as high as 164 in my Powerprep test (Didn't prep for verbal though since English has always been my forte)but slightly elated with the Q score as my cold diagnostic was a mere 144.I'm thinking of taking two weeks off and rewriting since I know I can easily smash the 325 mark with focused prep. To all prospective test writers, u can do it!

Thanks for sharing though not thorough. Great scores. Great profile. I believe you should have finished your application by now. Biotechnology has lots of funding. Hopefully, you get into a great program.

smallsuper:
I noticed the group is dying already because its purpose has been defeated. Most eminent contributors like scholastica 16 and others are being reticent because of the evasiveness and covertness of we the new set. If I have not forgotten, people would post test experiences, results and even advice prospective test takers, an habit that is now moribund. I will suggest "Pming" should stop for now or else if only the need calls for it and all information should be post directly on the thread. I will also suggest that everyone should post their stats so as to know who to direct a particular question to, if you support this motion, like this post and if you do not, just click on share.

Well written. It seems you are one of the few persons that truly care about this thread. Keep it up!

Simon33:


I'm sorry I don't really see it that way super small. Yes its good to post scores for people to learn but when the scores are not good, one feels depressed. I've been there twice and I know how it feels. I believe it takes quite a while depending on one's emotional strength to get over such low score and move on. GRE doesn't even wait after the exam. You will get your result there, as in hot hot. Well its an experience I believe we can conquer when properly armed.

Please to those who didn't do well cheer up. Don't feel bad. You can always better your best,...yes your best! Why because at every point you sit for an exam understand you've done the best preparation you can. You might have failed to achieve a desired score but don't give up. I believe I can do better just as super small says.

Impossible is nothing!

I have been going through this thread to see what I missed. Hence, I came across your post. This your post undermines everything this thread was meant to address. If you benefitted from the thread, share your experience. Others will learn from you, low score or whatever. Sharing experiences could have kept the already dying thread alive. Remember GRE score is just one aspect of your application; there are other aspects that matter. When and if you share your experience and your profile, someone can point you to the right school. There is a school for every GRE score. If you need to rewrite, someone can point out aspects you should focus. But if you choose to hide it, your choice, keep rewriting and rewriting. Na you sabi

CryptoClub2018:
I wrote my TOEFL exam yesterday and my speaking section was horrible
I am writing my GRE exam tomorrow, I hope to do very well there. If I scored very low in TOEFL and score very high in GRE, is there any hope for me to be granted scholarship?

Please can you share your TOEFL preparation and test experience so we can advise you.

All the best in your GRE. Just rest today and don't attempt any preparation. Please, don't forget to share your experience. Someone could point you to the right school here. There is a school for every GRE score. All the best once again.

AlphaCentaurii:
Hi. I'm still vague when it comes to stuff about GRE. I just got to know about it and I decided to chase a masters in public health (MPH) preferably under scholarship . I know that will require a very high score. In short, I'm just starting to gather information on schools that offer MPH in the US and how I can get scholarship and their required minimum GRE score and I hope you can help me in this regard.

What is your background? And why masters in public health. Public health in the USA hardly gets full funding. I know one exception and the person had terrific volunteering experience combined with years of being a doctor. The best you can be given is partial scholarship, it normally comes in tuition reduction. You still have to take care of room and board,feeding, books, etc.

If you have a background in the pure sciences, i.e. Microbiology, chemistry, etc, I will advice you to seek a masters in those. You have a better chance of getting full funding.

Scholastica16:
PTDF stage Two

...Ater consulting all consultables I applied to Iowa State University. I was conflicted initially because the app fee was $100 and I had limited time but something told me to press on and I did. Exactly 7 days after the grad prog directed emailed me to say 2 Professors saw my profile, liked it and wanted to have a Skype Interview with me. That interview was scheduled few days after his email and I spoke with a very intelligent CALTECH grad of a Professor for something like 18mins. At the end of that chat, he told me straight-up that he wanted to work with me. That is the summary of how I got into Iowa State.

Congratulations bro...

@MsNas,
I sent you a pm. Please reply.

shayhune:
My appointment was slated for 6:30am. Got to the embassy around 5:30am. Had to wait till 6am before the whole process of checking in.
Fast forward. Got in to the main house. Did my fingerprint and waited for the VO to call me. I think it was window 4 or 5. So this is how the interview went:
VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning ma
VO: Pass me your passport
VO: So why are you going for this Masters
Me: I'm going for my Masters because I finished my undergraduate study in Computer science and this course will give me a competitive advantage in my field here in Nigeria (Sincerely, I was caught off guard with this question, maybe coz it wasn't asked the way I expected)
VO: So who will be paying for this?
Me: I was awarded a full tuition waiver and a graduate assistantship and my dad will be covering the remaining funds.
VO: So what's the name of your school?
Me: Sorry, I didn't get that question ma
VO: What's the name of the school you're going to?
Me: BGSU
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: I applied to three schools
VO: So Why BGSU?
Me: I choose this school because of the amount of quality research being carried out there in the field of Computer Science and Software Engineering. My research interest matches with that of the faculty Dr. Bleep Bleep which is on development of end users software engineering technologies. Hence, I am keen on being part of his research group and learn more. Also, the courses being offered there are designed in such a way that they are more research oriented and it best fits my career growth. (She was just nodding her head like Agama)
VO: What's your research topic?
Me: I'll be working on the development of end user software engineering technologies. This is a research area that aims to invent new kinds of technologies that collaborate with end users to improve the quality of their software. There is a need for this outcome because research shows that the number of end users creating their own softwares greatly exceeds the number of professional developers and that the software they create is riddled with errors. (She nodded her head again. In my mind, I was saying I no dey commot for here without my visa)
VO: Do you work?
Me: Yes ma
VO: Where?
Me: I work as bleep at firm Bleep
VO: So what programming language do you know?
Me: Java, C++, C#, Python
VO: Where did you graduate from?
Me: School bleep
VO: Where did you do your NYSC?
Me: I served at bleep state at an higher institution and worked as a teaching assistant.
VO: How many siblings do you have?
Me: I have bleep siblings
VO: Are they all in Nigeria?
Me: Yes ma. They're all in Nigeria
VO: Did you write any test?
Me: Yes. I wrote Toefl and GRE
VO: what was your GRE score?
Me: I had 309 in GRE and 4.0 in AWA
VO: Have you travelled out before?
Me: No. I have not had reasons to.

Then she brought out the white paper and the golden words came 'Your visa has been approved and will be processed within 4 business days'...I didn't hear the remaining words. I was already in La La land with my teeth shining like closeup advertisement. Lol. No document was asked. Not even my birth certificate wey I carry go(lol)

I just walked out smiling and feeling like the happiest man in the world.

Lemme share my lil success tips for prospective visa applicants
1. Pray, pray and pray. For indeed without God we can do nothing.
2. Prepare. You just need to prepare. Don't go and do free styling at the embassy oo. Know your course well. Read previous transcripts. I read all the transcripts(both accepted and rejected) in the dropbox link that was dropped here and prepared my own transcript using the responses in the previous interview.
3. I rehearsed my answers oo facing the mirror for like 2 weeks, speaking to myself everyday and watching my eye contact and body posture through the mirror. Pls rehearse and if you can memorize like me, it's an added advantage.
4. Maintain eye contact with the VO. Don't look away for once, smile and speak confidently. I was just smiling like WhatsApp Smiley at the embassy. The visa interview ain't that scary jare.
5. Speak concisely. Don't talk too much. Just give the main points.
6. Fill the DS-160 by yourself. Don't allow one agent to fill in rubbish for you. I guess the VO was asking me some questions based on my DS-160 info.
7. Again, Pray and trust God. If you think the God factor is not involved in this visa tin, na you sabi.

After Finland bounced me last year, God has vindicated me. Make I come dey go Trumpland. Na me and trump go run tins together. Lol

Pls bear with my long epistle. I didn't even know I was asked these much questions until I started typing. Overjoy is doing me ATM.

God bless everyone here who has one way or the other been a blessing to me via their posts.

Wishing all prospective visa applicants success in their interviews.

akins2016, dramaka. I don dey come oo

Congratulations shayhune. Enjoy your new journey, dear.

akins2016:

Hmmmm why Dr Z dey do like this now... and they increased our stipend for the next fall ooo. Anyways let's talk when you can.

Please, I just sent you a pm.

Hiccups:


Middlesex, Coventry, Sunderland, Straffordshire (not sure if I got the spelling right), Salford, Lancaster, etc. Within that range. If you get the scholarship, come back and ask how to go about payment issue. Take it one step at a time.

Thanks for suggesting the schools. I will take your advice.

akins2016:
So Dr Craig Z told you you are on the waitlist ?

Hello akins2016, shayhune told me about you yesterday. And dramaka too.

Dr Z told me I was in one dangerous wait-list.
I was left speechless with the rank .

Hiccups:


You just have to be worried and hope NDDC don't owe you. Again the most important thing is to get the scholarship. What is the range of tuition fee in £, you think will be suitable?

Thanks for replying. I am thinking of a maximum of 13500 pounds.

Also, I would like to know if the tuition fee is paid before you get to the school? Please eh, how will getting the scholarship be the most important thing if scholars are being owed ? Yes, I am worried already.

Hello house,
I want to apply for The NDDC scholarship but I have noted the complaints on nonpayment of scholarship funds. Please, should I be truly worried on this account?

Also, I want to apply for a Masters Programme in Computer Science in the UK. I had University of Birmingham and Swansea University in mind. These two schools are expensive though. Please, which schools can you suggest based on tuition and living cost. I read somewhere on this thread that NDDC scholarship is 30000 US dollars, which is approximately 23000 pounds. Moreover, I understand that NDDC has an agreement with certain schools. Should I put these two points into consideration when choosing my schools? I am expecting your answers, please.

dramaka:
@andradaeze, pls PM me.

I sent you a PM with this moniker(my new moniker).

Glowrie22:
Hi Everyone,
It's been long since I've been here, I just want to quickly share my testimony.

I came to know about this thread through my mom last year when I was getting ready for the GRE, I didn't really talk much here but this thread was very helpful. I got a lot of materials from here and even more, I got people who really helped me from here, especially @happyday. I didn't do so well on my GRE (308) though I did very well on the TOEFL, so I was very discouraged but people encouraged me that it was still possible to get funding so I decided to work hard on my application (I applied to only one school) .
I contacted happyday to help me on my applications and he did every single step of the way, tirelessly reading through and correcting my essays, and giving me advice about how to email professors and other things.
After finally submitting the application, I was granted admission but no funding. However, they informed me that there is a professor who is interested in funding me but he is waiting on some grants.
At this point, I started thinking of applying to other schools but I couldn't really afford to.
Finally, after much waiting, they contacted me that I have been granted full funding plus a monthly salary.
I just want to appreciate those that created this thread and kept it running, especially Sirridy and happyday. I also want to apologize for not being regular here.

Thank you very much.

PS: The school is University of Arkansas and my course is Agricultural Economics (MS).

Congratulations Glowrie22. This is a wonderful testimony. I wish you success all the way.

mfarad:

Sorry about that. All the best in the others. BTW, is this

Thanks dear.

.....

Scholastica16:


My dear, faith is still the victory that overcomes the world.

*if I am sounding over-spiritual these days it is because plenty rejections will make you remember your God*

You'd look back at this day and laugh. It will go well. E no get option.

Thanks dear. I appreciate. My faith and fate is in God. I believe something good would happen soon for us all.

Update
Ohio State- kind rejection letter.

Oh well, it was a reach school(TAMU included). I would have fainted if I had gotten the admit.

I am waiting for decisions from the other schools.

Scholastica16:


I claim it. Did you still take the GMAT as planned? I know you posted here once that you were considering it early this year.

BTW, I am keeping the 'faith' alive. Faith is stronger than hope.

We are still "faithing" this out...

drhopeful:
Second offer from University of Virginia. Fully funded with a research fellowship + RAship. Rather late because I already accepted Penn State after waiting on Virginia for soooooo long. Spoke with my super nice POI from Virginia and he really wants to work with me and putting me in a big fix. Lol. Oh! And I already have my I-20 from Penn and paid SEVIS. Ah well... I don't know.


Scholastica16, how far for your end?

Congratulations drhopeful, na only you waka come oh. See offers chasing you up and down.

tuffpuff:
Update!
Got a second decision and second rejection!
This time from University of Rochester
I sent them an email, requesting to know the part(s) of my application that wasn't competitive enough to secure me an offer. Their reply was that the decision does not necessarily reflect a significant shortcoming in my application. They had over 100 applications for only 5 slots!

It is well is all I can say right now. But its hurting at the same time

tuffpuff, sorry for the decisions. I know you still have some schools left. Keep expecting a positive outcome. Also, we both applied for the same course in K-State and we were waitlisted for funding. All I can say right now, everything will turn out fine.

dossylvanus:


Lol


Dragon Reborn