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RexCheeng:
The test day was overwhelming!
I had QVQVQ; my dream format, and I proceeded to tackling the question. I cannot overemphasize the effect of adequate practice. I had almost no problem with pacing, even though I saw a few TOUGH traps disguised as questions. I was not so lucky with the verbal section. The Devil himself assisted ETS in setting the questions. Even the TC and SE I though I was good at, they proved to be too hot to handle. I barely had time to finish my last RC set and I had to make lucky guesses. I then had my break; quickly devouring my meal and from my conversation with other test takers, ETS was just in a bad mood that day. The second quant was quite tougher as expected, and I did my best and readily moved on to the verbal section; which seemed relatively easier, same as the last Quant.
I reported scores; 163Q, 157V.
Sent scores to four schools (major key).
And I left feeling elated.

I can't but appreciate the likes of Sirriddy, Time2Smile, topiipii, OGreene, fredoricko, iekene, scholastica16, happyday, Alan (I cant spell that your long german name ) et al. for taking time out to give encouragement, tips and advice. God bless you guys real Good!

Pardon my verbose epistle and malapropist use of recondite and esoteric words. I barely saw 20 words on the exam; and I dont know what to do with the rest of the words in my head.
tescoman90, ezeeche, temmitarts, et al. You are next folks!
#Selah

Vwederian:
Good evening nairalanders, I nid help.
I was given admission by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to study Environmental Science in spring 2018. GRE and TOEFL were waived for me. They are yet to approve my funding. Speaking with the director of the program, he told me a GRE score of >300 or a GPA of above 3.75 on a scale of 4 will b suitable to get d assistantship. What is d equivalent of my 4.02/5 GPA on 4 scale. Will nt having GRE reduce my chances of getting a visa? Can I prepare and write GRE in 3months n get a score higher than 300? Or there r other funding opportunities in the USA that don't require GRE scores?
@Lagosismyhome and odas. Pls I need your inputs.
God bless

Time2Smile:
Hi all, I paid an application fee of $30 in form of money order on February 6 through a member of this forum who is in the United States. Unfortunately, the school has not received the money order up till now, though to the best of my knowledge the person actually made the purchase because He sent me a picture of the money order. We are currently trying to resolve the issue with USPS.

The application deadline was March 1, although I have been in contact with the programme coordinator and was informed that my application would still be considered if the payment is made promptly. The problem is the school only accepts money order or check. Please I need urgent help with this payment. I really like the school, the funding is generous and I believe I have a very good chance of being admitted. Thanks all.

Timi1990:
Oga , but I sent you the receipt and serial number of the money order which you verified yourself. I didn't hear from you not until ending of February when you told me that the school didn't receive the money order, that's when i became worried and have to go back to where I purchase the money order. I also sent you the enquiry form I filled at the post office with your name and all the necessary details on it . Have done all the necessary things I just need them to give me a positive response that "they will do a refund" . #ogaoooooooo

Teedawg:
am not in any place to advice you Sir but from personal experience I'll say consider other schools because schools like this end up given student tough time and more complications if even application fee needs to be paid through a different source only other than online then that means there might not be alternatives for you to do anything should incase something arises in the future..get schools that makes things for swift and easy for international students.. just saying. besides its not their fault money oder is being delayed.

happyday:
Who's your contact in the school who told you the money order hasn't come in? You might tell them to suggest another payment method. You might be reimbursed if the order doesn't come through, but you might pay extra processing charges. Don't lose hope. Some schools aren't really ready to switch on things with IT and all.

If not, you can try check or let me know.

LagosismyHome:
Not sure how anyone can help... except to do another money order but what if the same thing happens.. how was the first money order sent and with tracking.?

Also why does the school not have online payment portal... this is 2017

Sbrainy:
Congratulations @drhopeful

I need clarifications in these area

1. How long does it take to send ones GRE score to another school?

this second is a bit long. pls read

2. I didn't register my GRE by myself, its from a consult that helps in registration . I want to send my GRE score to some other set of schools , and since I read on earlier threads here than it is cheaper to send the money via ones bank and not third party because they will charge with the parallel market rate.
I have consulted the person and he is like he cant remember the password he used to create my account but if I need to resend, I should send the money to him and he will use remember password to ask GRE to send my score to the other school.
What should I do?


Thanks in Anticipation.

drhopeful:
And it's Penn State breaking the ice!!!!! Acceptance with full funding for first year. Subsequent funding dependent on 3.0gpa blah blah and availability of funding..... Now I am relieved!!!! Thank you guys for all the encouragement!!!

sirRiddy:
More good news
Another PhD Chemical Engineering at K-State with an RA
hirschfelder
Let the good news keep coming in

RexCheeng:
A big kudos to the folks who constantly ensure the survival and continuity of this thread. Congratulations in advance to those who are awaiting admission (funding) decisions from schools.

I took the TOEFL on Saturday, 11th of February 2017. Even though I am not too pleased with the score, it is expedient that I post my experience.


I got my test result on the 17th of February via email.
Total score: 107
Reading: 28
Listening: 30
Speaking: 24
Writing: 25

Preparation continues for the Ultimate GRE. My quest to come up with a catchy maxim like Time2smile's has proved futile, perhaps when I smash the GRE, something better will come up. I am a Fall '18 applicant by the way.

#Selah

fredoricko:
1st decision, admit
southern Illinois university Carbondale
Ms Electrical engineering.
No funding yet.
3 more to go.

seeker88:
One admit from South Dakota State University.

Surprisingly, that is the most recent application which I reluctantly submitted few days ago. I completed the application and ordered for my evaluated transcript from WES to the school on 8th of this month. I was utterly surprised when I saw the mail from them was a decision mail. I guess they admit on rolling basis...

However, no funding yet. The advisor assigned to me happen to be the Program Coordinator. I was told to contact my advisor for inquiries on funding which I already did.... his response was that I have been automatically entered to the selection pool for the departmental graduate teaching assistant, and that the positions will be announced at the beginning of the fall semester...

I pray it comes out well...

drhopeful:
I am ripping my hair off!!!! I need a frigging decision!!! Is it just me? Ah! 3 months and counting!!!

epistlegcfr:
1. Well I may not really know so much about US universities. But if 90 percent of them do fund PhD according to your claim, then why do some schools ask students for proof of finance as a prerequisite for sending I-20 form or so? For Canadian universities it does not work like that. You could even apply solely for the visa using your funding letter as evidence of finance. It is the exclusive duty of CIC to assess your proof of finance and not the university of your choice.

2. Like I said I am rounding up my degree right now and I have too much on my plate. I am taking some certification classes, taking my last course, writing for publication and at the same time writing my thesis, while working by the side for my supervisor. So it is never about evading or running away from GRE. I do not have the time for GRE right now and I am aware some universities do exempt candidates that studied in the west for a specific period of time from taking GRE.

3. About the research of a thing, I already mentioned that I got a university in Chicago from personal research, that does not require GRE and they do have good rating. I saw another one at Maryland or so but I do not like their rating. It's just about getting fast answers and cutting corners using people's experience here and that's all about it.

Scholastica16:
Congrats iCool. I hope all your schools were not Texas-centric sha. People say it raises red flags to the VOs.

iCool:
Acceptance for Msc Industrial Engineering Fall2017.

$1,000 annual scholarship + in state tuition. I completed my application roughly 3weeks ago. Rolling admission I guess.

Will go and battle for Assistantship if I go there.

Mimi17:
Good day y'all please@SirRiddy, Slimmy, Imperiouxx Mystique can u help review my sop?

Hushee:
Boss, you be genius o. I wrote my GRE on the 2nd and my result no smile at me at all, na that time I remember you.... And please don't ask for my score.... I'll just advice anybody going for GRE to have enough time to prepare, 3 months is not too much o.

olutopa:
What's up man?
I got banned from the travel section after you called the mod's attention. It's all cool, shii happens.
I just set wanna some things straight and make you understand somethings. You said I shouldn't quote you lol. The last I would do it to engage in a fight on an online faceless forum. There's life outside NL.
You talked about foot licking, to God be the glory, I didn't do that. And as for, your interview would come easy by his grace. I observed your trying to make moves.
Cos its not a nice experience.
Back to business, well the VO lied, whether we like it or not, people get denied with CC i20. Infact the only people I know who got their visas are members of educationUSA. If you don't know about educationUSA, they are the arm that deals with studying abroad in the US embassy. Members are advised to carry their ID cards and also mention it during their interview sessions. Most of them even have rapport with the VOs. Cos VOs come every week to address people at the educationUSA advisement centre every week.
If you care to know, the guy who interviewed me, I had met him once. Believe it or not, the last walk in session I attended right before my interview, he was the one who spoke. If you wanna confirm, go to the embassy tomorrow by 10am. You'd have a chance to even talk to VOs. The walk in sessions are open to the general public. While as a member you get benefits. How do I know this? Well, my little brother is a member and should join me this fall.
So when I say they are lying, they are.
On the day of your interview, you would see people get denied unjustly, and people who do not deserve it get.
They are just humans. Human beings are controlled by emotions, as you are probably aware.
So all those talk about spewing trash about Nigeria once one leaves lol. Calm your nerves down.
These same VOs tell you just to appear for your interview with only your i20 and passport and nothing else. On your interview day, do me a favour and try it. Once the ask for a document you didn't carry along, they would tell you drop it at DHL, once you do that you've entered administrative processing which is a 50-50 situation.
Sorry to bore you with all these long talk.
Consider me desperate, shii doesn't mean a thing to me. Just trying to give my self a better opportunity plus I got funds

Above all, I wish you the best.

Cheers.

Time2Smile:
I find the picture extremely offensive, there is nothing more galling than being accused of lying. It is people like you that would have gladly licked the foot of VO before you got your visa, now that have what you needed you are spewing trash. DON'T QUOTE ME.

@justwise please remove this loathsome picture

tomisinobm:
And so?
So someone cannor go for a second degree.
Kwantinue.

Azekimo:
Thanks man, I ve done the conversion.

Please anybody to help with schools in U.S I can apply to with appropiate funding, I am writing the Gre next month. Course, Chemical engineering(msc)

Femalin:
PlS I need someone to help me with statement of purpose for masters program in information technology or management information system my email is Femi_ogunowo@yahoo.com
Need it urgently

sirRiddy:
Please who needs about 400 dollars?
I need some naira. Thanks.