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hirschfelder:
Hello house, I hope we are all doing great. So, I was accepted at KSU for PhD in Chemical Engineering and I would like to share my experience with you all, since we started this journey together and will hopefully all get into great programs at the end!
This is my second application cycle, I was rejected from all the schools I applied to for Fall, 2016. I was disconsolate as you'd imagine. Luckily, I stumbled upon this thread and gained so much information from it. I contacted a very active and helpful member, SirRiddy-he gave me some tips and suggested I re-write the GRE (my previous score was 310), IELTS-8/9.
So, I did and got a better score (332), applied to a wider range of schools and got accepted into one of them. I would like to say, happening upon this thread made all the difference. If one makes use of the information posted here judiciously, great improvements in one's profile would be made.
Soo, thanks to everyone that has contributed to this thread in one way or the other! And special thanks to SirRiddy of course!!!

Congrats bro

texrem:
Anybody wanna pay for sevis fee should PM me....

#teamfall2017. Get ready!!!!

Boss, me sef don book space oo

Scholastica16:
Thanks in no particular order to:

Tescoman90, Andradaeze, jaybiz007, seeker88, towbaynah, sirRiddy, Drhopeful, OGreene, iPledge01, Cephas009, Hirschfelder, Time2Smile, Topiipii.

I saw the mentions but I knew I was going to be busy all through then till now.

The most painful aspect about a rejection apart from the (application fee and every other expenses incurred) is the fact that you may never know why. I guess my only consolation is that I couldn't attend all the schools at the same time had I gotten all admits in each of the schools.

I remain optimistic about my other chances.

#TeamFall2017

As much as no one wants to experience rejection wrt applications, it doesn't define the end bro. This particular rejection only helped you prune your choices. All things work together for good. I believe you'll get accepted by other schools you applied to. In fact, that acceptance mail is coming very soon. Cheer up bro.

For all those who sent me their WhatsApp numbers, I've seen it and I'll add you to the group tomorrow.

lumide533:
This is new, make your money before it shut down. That is the trick. Copy and paste this link.

pyramidpay.net/ref/?i=olumideoluwakayde

I didn't create a topic for you to post your rubbish Ponzi scheme here.
@viewers Beware of such schemesscams. I know nothing about this.

iCool:
@OGreene. Thanks.


1. Did they initially give you any funding?
2. What magnitude of funding are you requesting for now?

Master, I deh work o so small bread deh enter. August still far, maybe I sell one kidney take complete the money.

@1. They didn't give funding initially but they gave me as well as every other applicants in my department an option to indicate if I wanted assistantship when I was applying.
@2. From what I know, they give funding in terms of tuition waiver and monthly stipends (GA). So that's what I'm requesting. In fact, I'm just waiting for the positive mail from the grad cord coz I have so much faith that I'll get it.

P.S: No sell ur kidney oo. You go need am for Trumpland

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adokhai:
isiadokhai@gmail.com

Send your WhatsApp number to my email.

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sirRiddy:
LOL you are talking like a real OBO in this Buhari economy and Trump disaster era.
Be sure of all your financial obligations before booking a plane ticket to avoid stories
that touch. The exchange rate is not smiling and the in-state tuition itself is not the best
deal these times to be honest. Forget all this 'hustling' o. When tuition is waived, your mind fit rest and face classes.
GA or no deal o. Wish you the best and hope you get something good

Lol. The guy na hustler

As for me, I unequivocally told my grad cord that it's either funding or no deal(but na after I don accept their offer )

I can't afford to start thinking of how to sort my bills in Trumpland due to this terrible exchange rate.

@icool. Abeg show me the way make pepper rest for my side too before August

iCool:
No deh shout like this na.

They need a financial statement of 18k, 9k5 is living cost. How much remain?

9k which is annual.... Split into 2 and it is 'hustle-able'.

It's all good. Congrats once again and you'll get funding by God's grace even though you be hustler . See you in Trumpland soon bro.

iCool:
Baba, can you compare $15k of Texas to $27k of others?


I can hustle out Texas fees o, it's not an Otedola something.

When I grow up, I hope to be like you oo

iCool:
@Jaybiz007, Ponpon, ipledge01, cephas0009. Thanks all.



@Oludare01. Texas loves me! See as the admissions deh enter.
Their fees are affordable, admissions 'easy' and it is a good state for my intended major.

@bolded. This got me wondering. Are you one of the Otedolas

iCool:
As The.Zed said, I got my second admission decision yesterday...

An Acceptance! TAMUkingsville, Industrial Eng. Fall 2017.

No word on funding yet. Was asked to contact the departmental coordinator for further news.

Decision 2/5.

Congrats iCool. I rejoice with you. By God's grace, you'll get funding.

Tolulopefinest:
Am actually an Akokaite





I can authoritatively say that UNILAG is Overhyped

1. The use of the word 'am'. So you won't make the same mistake in your exams, the correct word is "I'm".

2. You're not a true Akokaite Akokite. I guess you're still a fresher or probably, you weren't given the course you desired.

3. Unilag is not Overhyped. It's like saying Messi is overhyped. We are just who we are - The University of First choice.

I am proud to be an alumnus of this great university.

Auntie, your fans are deceiving you. You look terrible

I really don't know when some Nigerians will learn. Has the recession gone so bad that their brains have also been affected? Poverty indeed is a state of the mind. Come to think of it, even a traffic warden is there doing nothing. This country, with most of its inhabitants, really needs a reset.

RIP in advance to the foolish and unlucky ones.

This school is all messed up now. No wonder, people don't patronize them any longer. I was fortunate to do my OND program there when the school administration was still intact(2008-2009). Then, as a computer engineering student, you don't wanna mess with Baba's course(calculus), even though the school made money from students who failed it and had to pay school fees for extra year(s) to re-write it. I knew LCP would become crap the moment I heard that the rector had been changed. Lecturers started asking for bribes openly. Even "Mr. Suit" was not immune to such venality by asking for a tip when he wanted to sign my clearance form. Thank God, I didn't go beyond the OND program. Proudly an alumnus of Unilag now.

Bottom line: LCP is an advanced secondary school with high tuition fees and poor learning environment.

fredoricko:
As I see the guy question, I just dey wait for oga Twoods. And he didn't disappoint

Twood's response sure pass Nepa light for Naija. He no dey disappoint. Never

TWoods:
Why pay a Nigerian agent to get a school here? I'm here to help... up to and including doing your dollar payments for you. Rates are negotiable... pm away!

Egbon, when I cross border, I want to be like you oo . Since some peeps prefer spoon feeding to reading just 400 pages or more from present and previous threads and doing their research, na to turn agent sure pass

Just kidding tho.

andradaeze:
This waiting for admission decision is like waiting for fuel during Nigeria fuel scarcity oh.
Am tired of refreshing gradcafe....

Undergrad: Mathematics and Computer science
GPA 3.6/4.0(WES)
GRE-318
TOEFL-109

Schools
Ohio State University Ph.D. Statistics
Kansas State University Ph.D. Statistics
Texas AM Ph.D. Statistics
University of Memphis Ph.D. Mathematics with Statistics concentration(with regrets,check my earlier posts)
Auburn University Ph.D. Mathematics
University of Arkansas Ph.D. Mathematics
Bowling Green State University Msc Mathematics
Ohio University Msc Mathematics

@bolded. The department of Mathematics, BGSU is quite generous with funding for MSc students. I know someone who had a 2.2 with low GRE and toefl score who got admitted with full funding and monthly stipends last year.
I also got admitted to their Computer Science dept (MSc) for Fall 2017 and I'm expecting a +ve funding decision soon.
You have a good profile. Hopefully, you'll get a positive response from them soon.

This article is so on point. This is in consonance with my belief: Know what you want, associate with people of like minds, invest your time wisely. Don't sit at home expecting jobs to fall from the sky. A number of graduates these days are ignorant and not proactive. Learn how to write CVs and cover letters. Practice job assessment tests, study more to be updated in your field, don't despise days of little beginning and trust God for favour.


But wait oo, how come this post is just making FP since August 2015...Issokay

d4guy:
Goodday wonderful ppl , great work you guys are doing here , pls I wan ask one very foolish question, just pity me and answer. How do u guys go about your letter of reference ? I know it goes a long way in our Applications .

Hmm. It actually sounds stupid but lemme help your stupidity small . (just joking)

It depends on the format your school wants the letters to be submitted. Most schools do send links to your referee's mail, through which they fill and submit the form while some schools demand scanned copies of the letters.

Most schools demand for two-three recommendation letters from different referees. So I'll advise you to go meet your past lecturers/supervisor(it's advisable you meet those whom you have a good rapport with) and ask them that you'll need them to recommend you for whatever programme you're applying for. Let them know that you believe they'll give good recommendations about you and that's the reason you've come to request such from them. Giving recommendations ain't a big deal except you never built a good relationship with your prospective referees afore time.

And yes, it goes a long way in marring or bettering your application.

All the best as you have your recommendation letters submitted.

voicelez:
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space booker
RIP to the dead

electronic:
In such cases bro you are to contact the Grad Cord and seek his help regarding the GA. Just make him know that the GA is key to your accepting the offer.
Also go to the personal webpage of ALL the faulty in your department and check if they need students to work in their research/Lab.
Also go to the job site of the school and seek for other administrative GA if possible. You never know....
God help us all.

I'm doing that straight up. Thanks for the response.

vickbigship:
Was unable to quote from the part 10.....great you followed @reneweable questions, you may Find SirRiddy, ponpon and other eruditeS..Response helpful on page 403,404 of part 10

Yes. Those responses have been helpful. Thanks

slimmy2005:
Even if you got the GA you'll still need a bank statement in order to get your I-20. You can always check with the graduate coordinator to know the progress of the GA decision. Don't forget that you can also check with other departments for available GA position or visit the job portal.

Thanks. I'll contact the graduate Cordinator right away.

Hello guys, pls I got admitted into BGSU for Fall 2017(MSc. Computer Science). I got the offer last two weeks and it was stated in the offer that the department is the one giving GAs and they would inform me if I'm offered assistantship which I've been waiting for. However, I got a mail from the student counsellor that I should send my docs(bank statement included) in order to be issued my i20. I don't even have the amount they stated as tuition fees and I'm hoping to get the GA, having indicated my interest during application. I would like to ask if I should my contact my graduate Cordinator to know the situation of things with respect to the GA offers in order to get my i20.

I guess this case of mine is similar to @renewable.

cc: Electronic, Slimmy2005, Sir Riddy, Lagosismyhome, Gunther6, just wise and everyone in the house who can help, please kindly advise me on what to do. Thanks

our9ja:
Abeg i need help concerning paying the application fee

Use omniborder. It's fast and reliable.

cecemat:
Now this is what I just came here to say this afternoon....
In this order, I say I'm truly very grateful...

<<<<<GOD>>>>>
<<<<<God's Own Scholars17>>>>>>
<<<<<Akin2016>>>>>
<<<<<Texrem>>>>>>
<<<<<Walspring>>>>>>
<<<<<Entire Scholars on this thread>>>>>>
Missed my appointment on the 4th of January because of the delay in the flight delivering my I-20 BUT GOD showed me HIS awesomeness after paying another Visa fee for an emergency appointment on Tuesday, I got today for an expedient appointment.
//////////VISA GOT APPROVED IN ABUJA CONSULATE AT 12PM TODAY////////////////////

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Meanwhile, I'm leaving on Monday, I would be grateful if I can get the best deal Biko. Thanks as you help already

congrats bro

Saintpee1:
Hi everyone in this group ,have been a secret observer here for a long period of time just want to say a big thank you to everyone here in this group.i have gotten my visa and i will be in U S A by Tuesday. is there anyone in new mexico las vegas would really love to have your contact so we can get to talk.

don't be selfish. post your transcript so others can learn

Aikay008:
visa approved on 29th December 2016 . at the location you

congrats