LagosismyHome:

Apologises ke.... no offence taken. Na sunday jokes

LagosismyHome:
Side eyes....person no fit quote again in peace without all you researcher.

I gave one example stylishly without putting full details out there intentionally..... i know d person quite well so could post full details but didnt............ within moment una don fish out the post, another post moniker, link this and that .... world people. I greet una

..lol

234ng44uk:


Actually you can still access posts in part 9. Here's a link to posts from part 9 starting from 1st July. https://www.nairaland.com/3103711/general-u.s.a-student-visa-enquiries-part/203#47087231

LagosismyHome:


I dont support low score , best to redo if anybody can or neither am i commenting on this post ...

Just wanted to point out this person i know personally from a previous post. It been closed now so i cannot quote the transcript . Transcript posted July 2016 part 9

he got full funding with this profile .

Profile:
GPA: 3.61/4.00
GRE: 291.
Course: Computer Information Systems (Ms)
GA: Full

LagosismyHome:


That na normal thing.... a friend of mine did first degree in Lincoln and years later did MBA at Wharton Business School UPenn. ......

Even people with first degree from Nigeria go on to do MSC at top schools

LagosismyHome:


Interesting enough Nnamdi Azikiwe went to both Howard and Lincoln.....he started at Howard University and after some semesters couldnt continue due to fees so he transfered to Lincoln University where he graduated from

adewotired:


Well, if Nairaland can create calling features, mock interviews(which require oral interaction) would be possible on here.

What is the use of private messages if they are not meant to be used?

seeker88:

Funny enough, I never applied to any of the 4 schools I sent my scores to on GRE test day. This was because I had a different course in mind when I wrote my test but changed to something more preferable after d test.....(thanks to happyday and other gurus here for their pieces of advice). However, some of the schools I applied to just required an uploaded copy of these tests for application evaluation, so I didn't have to send my test scores to all the schools before getting the admission decisions.

Emmanuelson:
Good day everyone
Here is my profile :
Ugrad: 3.53/5 ( computer engineering)
GRE: 310(VR150, QR: 160) AW :3
TOELF: 110

I'm applying for Msc computer science spring 2018 at the following schools

Kent state university
Midwestern university
University of Bridgeport
City university of New York new paltz

I'm hoping I can get full funding with this profile from this schools...anyone who can suggest other schools that Can offer full funding with this profile will be really appreciated..

seeker88:
Hello Family, it's been a journey.. .

This is an update from me. Just wanna give a recap of my graduate school application journey so far. A prospective applicant may pick something from this.

I applied to as many schools as I could, not because I was confused but because I earnestly wanted funding as graduate study in d US would be impossible for me without any sort of funding. Also, as my intention was to switch from Petroleum Engineering to Mechanical Engineering, I needed to reach out to as many schools as I could afford.
So I finally applied to 11 schools, got 5 admits, 5 rejections and 1 pending. Find below the decision from each of the schools:

Rejects :
1. Texas A&M University College Station (no reason)
2. Georgia Tech (Waitlisted and eventually rejected)
3. Louisiana State University (no reason)
4. Wichita State University (reason was that I didn't have enough prerequisite courses to get a slot in their MSc Mechanical Engineering Program). Meanwhile, I counted this school as a safe school.
5. Ohio University (same reason as Wichita State)

Admits
1. Texas A&M University Kingsville
2. Florida A&M University/Florida State University
3. Wright State University
4. University of Louisiana Lafayette
5. South Dakota State University

Pending
1. University of Arkansas

In all, I didn't get FULL funding from any of the admits as really desired. However, the offer from TAMUK became my best choice.

Then the schools that lured me into applying with their application fee waiver all rejected my application. They include Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst and Wayne State Uni. I didn't loose out though cos I didn't spend a dime applying to them.

Application Profile
*Bachelor: Petroleum Engineering
*UG CGPA: 4.23 (3.57 by WES evaluation)
*GRE: 154Q, 151V, 4.0
*TOEFL : 91
*2 academic recommendations and 1 professional recommendation.
*3+ years work experience (not in closely related field)
*No research experience
*All applications was for MSc Mechanical Engineering

My Observation
*Apply as early as you can. If possible, submit ur applications before d priority deadline. In my own case, I submitted almost all my applications in Dec '16, but d major challenge was getting my recommenders to have their recommendation submitted, especially the academic ones. Some recommendations were received as late as 3months after application submission. So it's necessary to ascertain the availability of your recommenders before using them.
*You can't be very sure of your "safe schools", so spread your tentacles and apply to as many schools especially the ones that require all materials to be uploaded online with your application. You never can tell which would come through.

Choi, I don talk too much already....
I wish everyone all d best. Cheers!

Ndawe:
Good morning house. So I've finally received a decision from Mississippi State Uni and my funding came through yesterday. PhD in Chemistry(fall 2017), full ride.

Hisvoice:


That was a very good observation. It is unfortunate that students - undergraduate, M.Sc and even Ph.D - find ourselves in this 'Referee issh'.
From my observation, reference letters, arguably in some situations, carries much weight than GRE itself in application packet. But, some lecturers are either not apt in writing or 'too busy' or don't even understand the implication of the letters. If you see the letters some lecturer writes, uhmmmmm .....It took me days to get a checklist assessed for a sound reference letter (available if you need a copy).

Possible Solution.
1. As an applicant, get a sample copy of a good reference letter and revamp it aptly.
2. Do not just pick Prof. as your referee, ask for their availability to assist before filling their names on your application (some schools may not alter it)
3. After persistent call and no response, take a time and travel down to meet the Prof. (remembering 'if Muhammed story ....) with your laptop, modem or a phone with hotspot.
4. If none works, make a request to the school for a change on your application.

As regards using 'fabricated e-mail account', it may be difficult because those schools might be aware of that possibility and some may even require official e-mail e.g successg@oau.edu. I believe those tips would yield a good response

ciao.

Hisvoice:


That was a very good observation. It is unfortunate that students - undergraduate, M.Sc and even Ph.D - find ourselves in this 'Referee issh'.
From my observation, reference letters, arguably in some situations, carries much weight than GRE itself in application packet. But, some lecturers are either not apt in writing or 'too busy' or don't even understand the implication of the letters. If you see the letters some lecturer writes, uhmmmmm .....It took me days to get a checklist assessed for a sound reference letter (available if you need a copy).

Possible Solution.
1. As an applicant, get a sample copy of a good reference letter and revamp it aptly.
2. Do not just pick Prof. as your referee, ask for their availability to assist before filling their names on your application (some schools may not alter it)
3. After persistent call and no response, take a time and travel down to meet the Prof. (remembering 'if Muhammed story ....) with your laptop, modem or a phone with hotspot.
4. If none works, make a request to the school for a change on your application.

As regards using 'fabricated e-mail account', it may be difficult because those schools might be aware of that possibility and some may even require official e-mail e.g successg@oau.edu. I believe those tips would yield a good response

ciao.

ponpon:
you just preached the TRUTH

Heykayxx:
Hello fam. Please how long does it take for a school to initiate the transmission of i-20 to a student?
PS: It's a fully funded grad admission.
Thanks.

sirelawrence:
Hello every1. I want to ask the any1 has idea on how to make SEVIS payment. I got a full scholarship for m PhD program in the US.
Also, if anyone got admission in University of Mississippi pls inbox me.

tuffpuff:
Good morning friends,

Update from K-State: They are unable to offer me Assistantship thus not recommended for admission. I tried all possible positions to sleep last night but rarely did. That I was waitlisted for GTA gave me an exponential hope. I'm perplexed whether to retake the GRE & TOEFL and aim for higher/competitive scores, or send current scores to other safe schools for Fall 2018.....my head is muddled with different thoughts. Though I contacted a Prof. in Canada who gave me a go-ahead to apply, I don't know the measure of solace to take in it.
Please your suggestions would be highly appreciated.
For all awaiting feedback, I pray for positive results. God bless you.

LagosismyHome:


It is not quarrel or fight ..... there always a logical reason behind an advice hence i wondered why june was mentioned twice

When it better to get visa on time so chuksGilb can plan very well and get the best deals in air fare since it way in advance .

LagosismyHome:



I am curious to why you and Analytics are advising chuksGilb to wait till june .... abeg please enlightening my curiosity ....

Helkayklassic:

Link to the GRE thread bro?

chuksGilb:
Greetings Everyone,

I just recently got admitted to a fully funded Phd program in the US, I have received my I-20 and made my SEVIS payment. I would like to submit my DS160 and schedule an interview for my VISA but my school start date is the 28th of August. Can I go ahead with picking an interview date or should I wait for the 120 days window. Would scheduling an interview date before the 120 days window affect my chances of getting my VISA approved?

234ng44uk:

So na you dey follow drag those practice tests? Lol. My progress was difficult to monitor.

MasterforceII:

Too bad I missed this.

RexCheeng:


@ bolded, Why dont you just make use of iekene's free premium account. With a little digging, you'll find his post. If you don't, send me a pm, I'll send you the login details.