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DanjaNinja:
2021 UPDATE
It's been 6 years since i wrote this post and i still can't believe how this post has transformed into an amazing community of people working collaboratively to pass this exam. That said, i believe the materials and guidelines listed in the original post are currently inadequate. While it's been years since i wrote the GRE, there are two key information that are timeless.

1. The only resource you need is the Official GRE prep book. It's an excellent resource written by the creators of the exam. Who best to learn from than those who created the exam? Ignore every other book and just get the Official GRE guide.

2. The official GRE practice tests are extremely valuable. Powerprep online and Powerprep plus online are all you need. They are the closest substitute to the real exam. Before taking the test, i beg you, please do at least one Powerprep Practice test. I would strongly suggest you do the Powerprep plus online test. Yes, its a paid service but trust me, it's worth every penny. Please note, I failed to do this and it was evident in my scores.

Once you get these resources (the book and the practice test), the rest is up to you. Create a study plan and then study as much as you can. As you study, please try as much as you can to do the exercises in the books. Your learning is complete when you can answer questions related to that concept flawlessly. If you can’t solve problems, brotherly…sisterly…your learning is incomplete. Kindly go back and relearn the material.

Finally, after studying, do the Powerprep online or Powerprep plus tests. It might take you weeks or months to study and write the exams. It doesn't matter. Do what works for you with an eye on the college admission cycle. At this point, you are most likely prepared for the main exam. Go forth and slay your test with grace.

I know the process may not be as linear as stated above. You would have days where you have no desire to study. Sometimes, you might even feel lonely. This is entirely normal. To keep going, surround yourself with like minded achievers - they are many amazing people on this forum who you can connect with. Additionally, pay attention to your health, sleep and diet. The brain works superbly when you are well fed, sleep well and have a stable emotional life.

Before i leave, i just want you all to know that life is a beautiful journey. Stay focused and keep working on your dreams. One day you would wake up and discover you are living your dreams. It has been that way for me. I started with the believe that i would study and live in the US. Today, i am living that dream.

Stay blessed.
Danja.

tmeeto:
Hello Gurus,

I have an appointment date for May in Lagos. however, I want to transfer this appointment to my wife as I’ll not be able to attend. Is this possible?

Nahum777:
You mean people from your school? I contacted the school and they said they don't know the legality of helping me with tips as regards the interview. They gave me an email to contact, but I didn't contact the person. Maybe I should send that person a message immediately.

pcb2bad:
Pls guys I need ur advice. On Wednesday 20 th June, my visa was denied and I was given a blue paper. Pls bear it in mind that I’ve been to the us twice on b2 visa and I still have a valid b2 visa. I wana know if maybe there’s a problem. I was admitted to study nursing at pv Amu university in Texas. But not for masters another undergrad as I finished my previous undergrad last year and decided to change to another course .
When asked what other schools I applied to I mentioned a community college. Pls is there a restriction for people that want to do another undergrad . During my interview , I was very nervous and I didn’t write any standard test and when I was asked what will the degree do for me. I messed up the answer as I wasn’t able to complete my sentence . Pls help me .. should I reapply for another interview?

Danielaz5:
If I'm going for a second interview can my answers in the first interview be recalled and used to question me on why I said it before and changed

ponpon:
Don’t play yourself I don’t want to quote. Get a better Gre score if you can. All those advisor bants for PhD doesn’t cover Naija

FA13:
Good day everyone. I need sincere advice from people with more experience here.

I applied for PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics option) at up to five (5) different schools for this Fall 2018 in US.
However none granted me admission except one with no funding. I declined the offer.

I have a first class degree in Mechanical Engineering.My GRE score is Verbal-151 Quantitative-160. Total 311.
My SOP should be ok in comparison to others.

The only shortcoming of my application that i know of is that most were submitted on the deadline dates due to some challenges I faced then. Could only this be the reason for not getting funding?

Also other factor that might have affected me is that most of them were top schools including: University of Southern California, University of Michigan Ann-Arbor and Texas A & M College Station.

I need your advice as I am planning to apply for Fall 2019. Also which likely schools have higher probability of admission and funding?

Thanks in advance.

Chapecoense:
Please, does having some form of scholarship(not full) increases one's chances at the embassy?

MsNas:
You can work around it. Depending on the course. Send me a PM, let's talk.

ElDeeVee:
I used them; they are very legit and theirs is relatively cheap.

I remember I met a guy on my test day that paid almost 200% of what I paid for the test. All thanks Mafit.

ChemEngr01:
At first I wasn't sure whether to post this or not, but after reading that some people on the thread are thinking of rewriting I decided to share my experience so they can gain from it.
Anybody that read my first post would know I wasn't satisfied with my quant score, so I decided to rewrite. I knew I didn't need that much further preparation, so I chose the earliest possible date after the 21-day rule. I finally wrote it again yesterday, about 25 days after the first. I had Q167 V158. The key to having truly great scores in the quant is practise questions! Throughout my second preparation I never opened any textbook, because I knew I already had the basic knowledge. I started with magoosh videos; I only watched about 150 of them before my first test, so I watched the rest. Then I subscribed to high speed internet and practised tirelessly with online resources. The good thing about online resources is, after seeing your scores you can review and get detailed explanation on all questions(including the ones you get right - you might learn a better/shorter way). I started with kaomanfen.com. The questions here aren't too tough, so by the time you solve 10-15 full lenghts, you should be having scores close to 170. (I skipped the AW and verbal sections of the full lenghts.) Then I went to Kaplan's site. They give you access to one full lenght for free, but you can access the other 6 full lenghts with the passcode "response". The six tests were extremely helpful. I had 162 in the first test, but after reviewing answers to all questions, I saw gradual increase in subsequent tests. By the time I got to the sixth full lenght, I had 170! I also did princeton review's online practise questions and a few other random ones.
For those preparing, you don't have to read ALL the textbooks that have been mentioned; stick to one or two and read it from start to finish(I used Nova in my own case). Then watch all the magoosh videos and then do a lot of practise questions. All the best!

EmanA1928:
Good morning. I do have a couple of questions as it relates to the GRE. I am a PhD hopeful and have taken the GRE. I scored 312(155V and 157Q) and I'm going for the pharmaceutical sciences. My IELTS score is 7.5 (some schools do accept it in lieu of the TOEFL)
I'm just wondering if thats a good score and how competitive that makes me. My undergraduate GPA was 4.72/5.0 and i had a distinction in my Masters.

codexgigax:
If you need study materials for GRE (PDFs - ETS, Manhattan, Barron, Nova, Kaplan, etc, PowerPrep software, Magoosh videos), please do not hesitate to contact me. Please note that this offer is for those that have registered for the exam.

OluDare01:
Loool.
I be your boy o following your footsteps
I'm at Tennessee tech for my ms in chemistry
Can I send you pm

OluDare01:
Ma'am I hail you o

bebedlolo:
Can someone please help me with a contact at unilag records office for my transcript.

justwise:
Accident waiting to happen.

hilaomo:
no am not,only saving up for my future wife ma,hope u understand the fact that I'm still schooling.

LagosNIV:
I would also stress that what you really wouldn't want to happen is get randomly selected for an interview or have some kind of problem with your application. How would you get out of the US to come retrieve your passport that you sent to Nigeria (illegally)?

samnoah:
Reporting from Urbana Champaign. I've seen countless Chinese students arriving campus as new students here at UIUC. E be like say na only them waka come. Still trying to get use to a lot in the environment though including the time difference. @godG sorry for that experience!

calken:
GURUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS..... Visa has been approved ABUJA Embassy, WINDOWS 7. HELP ME THANK BABA GOD