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Denuga91:
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Okay, I replied

Thanks, I have sent you a mail

Denuga91:
Decision on admission is usually made mid-to-late February. I got mine last night, by next week you should get yours.

Please I sent you a PM.

Denuga91:
CGPA: 3.61
SESSION: FALL
FIRST ATTEMPT
No Funding

I also applied early January, but I haven't heard from them. When were you sent admission notice?

Denuga91:
My interview is about 5weeks times.
Here is my proposed transcript.
Funding: Kill.
VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning sir
VO: Where are you going to in the US.
ME: I'm going to Illinois. State University for my Masters degree in Hydrogeology.
VO: Why Hydrogeology?
ME: I'm a Geoscientist, currently working on Radon Concentration in Groundwater. Hydrogeology will expose me to latest scientific techniques in groundwater treatment like Aeration treatment and Granulated Activated Carbon Treatment, so as to make groundwater safe for domestic, commercial and industry use, especially in bottling companies like Nigerian breweries, coca-cola and host of others.
VO: Why did you chose Illinois State University?
ME: Like I said earlier, I'm working on a research project-Radom concentration in groundwater, I went online to look out for Profs currently working on this project, I met with Dr Peterson I emailed him telling him I'm keen working with him and he encouraged me to apply. Aside from that, Looking at all the schools I applied to, it is only Illinois state university that has public lab designated exclusively for the purpose of research in Radon Conc in ground water.
VO: What will this program do for you?
ME: This program will no doubt improve the quality of my research work when I'm back to Nigeria, especially in areas like Geochemical composition of Radon in groundwater and the geospatial distribution of groundwater in Basement complex environment like Ibadan.
I also want to kick start my career in having my own groundwater treatment plant, I'm looking at partnering with bottling companies like Nigeria Breweries to treat their water before undergoing production.
VO: Who is Sponsoring you?
ME: My Uncle
V.O what does he do?
ME: He is a cyber security officer at XYZ company in Chicago.
V.O: I'll be approving your visa..

Experts in the house, please help me review my transcript. E dakun

Hello what is your profile like? What session did you apply for?

Lilly001:
1. I feel he is a good person..Lol. Generally speaking
2. He prefers to continue sponsoring his current PhD students doing well to taking up new ones
3. He currently doesn't have extra money to take in and sponsor a new PhD student. Although, he is awaiting the result of some grants proposal he has written.
4. He can not take in student via email. It is hard for him to judge because he would prefer to consider candidate's full application package.
5. Furthermore, he prefers to select his PhD students during the admission process. He basically selects the best students whose interests align with his.
6. He praised your academic excellence and advised you apply to the school. Then may be you can be among the best guys with similar interests with him
7. He said few TAs spots might open up against Fall 2021
8. You can contact other faculty in the dept, they might have funding.

That's my take on the email. I am sure there would be different views from the bosses here.

Goodluck!

Ok, thanks.

Goodday All!
So I decided to shoot for some PhD admits, sent some mails to potential supervisors some days ago. The below is the reply I got from one of them. I have read it thoroughly and understood some of the contents.

Please someone with similar experience/understanding should help with a broader interpretation.

Dear Kelvin,

I usually apply for grant funding like others which is accepted or rejected at all times of the year.  Therefore, my personal research funding for graduate research assistants differs In addition, if the students I am currently supervising are doing a good job, I continue their research funding before I take on new students.  At the moment, I have no money to offer additional research assistantships, though some grant proposals are pending.  When I decide to take on new graduate students, I do so on the basis of the best applications of applicants who apply to our program and have similar research interests to mine.  This process starts with an application to our graduate program.  Without letters of support, resumes, and other documents. I have no idea how to evaluate the academic potential of those who contact me.  Thanks for sending a resume. I can see that you strive for academic excellence! Our deadline for applications for Fall Semester 2021 admission is January 29, 2021.

 

The Program also has teaching assistantships which are awarded on a competitive basis from our applicant pool.  Next year we should have a few available. These usually involve funding for three years.  Other professors, and faculty from the research institute also have funding available for research at different times. Hopefully this information helps a little.

Phelixblaq:
Witch

You People don't learn yet you keep lamenting up and down.

originalwarriman:
Yes Sir/Ma

Ok thanks!

originalwarriman:
Yes you can add it, it will give you edge.

Should I include certified copies of MSc Transcript & Certificate. Or just filling it on the App & CV alone.

originalwarriman:
Yes you can add it, it will give you edge.

Ok thanks!

Those who already have MSc here Nigeria but want to apply for a second MSc in Germany. When filling your education history in your App Form, did you include your previous msc degree? Also in your CV did you include it? I need clarification on this please.
Thanks

[quote author=Bethiano post=84199886]Dear Nigerians,

it would be challenging to tell you my story since 2014.... because its long.....

Fellow Rockite, I have sent you a PM, I hv some pertinent questions to ask.

JosephAdeoba:
. I learnt all this Language through Alison.com as an online course it is free of charge and duoligo is good also and Dw I have used them before und https://learn-german-easily.com/index-basic-german

Thanks for this.

JosephAdeoba:
danke du so sehr bruder du sind wundervoll.( I will advice everyone to learn German at least A1/A2 you can do that online, I did not attend any German institute anywhere if you are focus Ja du kann!! I learnt German, French, Spanish and Dutch online years ago.

What are the best platforms to learn German/French. I m currently using Duoligo.

Good day all,
Those who have applied for remarking (ielts BC) in the past did you include the original test report form? I called one of thier offices, I was told that I don't need to include it.

kiari:
as the spirit leads...

Eraytee:
If you are sure you wrote well, apply for remark asap.

Alright

Hello, what are you thoughts: LRWS 8 7 6 7.5. Should I go for remark for writing?