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Kindly share the resources used for your GRE

Patrick2go:
Current situation:

GPA: 4.05/5 ( 3.45/4 WES unofficial) wrote GRE in May and scored 301 and a month later scored 303.

GRE: Q:157 V:146 AWA:3.0

No toefl score...I am thinking there are schools that would consider my profile without toefl scores since It's mathematics.

Intending to apply for masters or direct phd (preferred) in Mathematics with Full or with partial funding with TA or GA.

Please kindly advice: what schools would likely accept fit this profile....I would be very grateful.

Thank you all.

Congratulations

kacey007:
Visa approved today at Lagos Consulate.
Deficit: 16k
Msc Mathematics at ETSU

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning sir

VO: Why are you going to the US?
Me: I am going for my masters degree in mathematics with a specialization in applied statistics at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City.

VO: Why did you choose ETSU?
Me: Apart from the fact that I was offered a GA that covers tuition waiver and monthly stipends, their mathematics and statistics offers a good research and curriculum that is in line with my career pursuit which is a pathway to achieving my career goal as a data analyst.

Then he looked at my I-20 to confirm the GA

VO: What will you be doing as a Graduate Assistant?
Me: I will be assisting the lecturer in the preparation of course materials, marking and grading of assignments and tests.

VO: who will pay the deficit?
Me: My uncle

VO: What does he do?
Me: He is successful business man

VO: Can I see a statement?
Me: Sure (I passed it)

VO: What is your first degree?
Me: Bsc Mathematics

VO: Are you married?
Me: No sir

VO: Any kids
Me: No

VO: What is your plan after studies?
Me: My plan is to return to Nigeria to resume a higher position as a Senior Research and data analyst at bleep company.

VO: I will be approving your Visa
Me: Thank you.

Thank you shawarma, lagosismyhome and fairheart. You all are wonderful.

Thanks for the motivation.

I would be glad if you can share the GRE materials with me as I wish to register for the exam.

Regards

CptCharlesVane:
What's the interval between the two exams? On the bright side you improved, indicating that you can keep improving for a much better competitive score. If you're willing to give it another try, send a message and I can help with some of the current editions of GRE prep material ebooks.

For techniques towards improvement, endeavour to keep a log of question types you struggle with and practice more on improving on those areas. Also, don't register for the test before preparing so you don't add more pressure on yourself.


I'm also a borderline 2:1 so I understand how i
uphill it might seem holding up against competition. Since you cannot change your GPA, focus on what you can do to improve your profile like acing the GRE, and getting strong recommendations and SOP. You might want to consider taking the subject GRE if possible

There's an art to contacting them, especially when nothing really stands out about your profile so if it's going to be generic, don't bother; well you could always try, but you would most likely be ignored. Quoran has a number of posts about this.

I doubt there's any program with funding that isn't very competitive and increasing in the no. of applicants. Let it serve as your motivation and take solace in the fact the STEM fields are less competitive than non-STEM ones. There's always that chance for you to get in.

Prepare to take the GRE again and see how it goes, aim for fall '20 as well, in-between take up roles like teaching, research, conference etc anything that would improve your profile and application


Don't we all feel inadequate? You'd be surprised how many elite scientists feel the same. Even our brother here with 8 publications and top 1% GPA was quite unsure about his prospects. So don't worry, it's normal. Let this your achievement be emphasised in your SOP as this actually indicates you are capable of doing research, essentially what admissions look for in a candidate.


Don't know about schools but you might want to start looking at Gradcafe for funding info with your GPA range in addition to suggestions you would get here.

You'll be fine, you are in a good place for insights. Best of luck in your endeavour and welcome.

scipy:
Hi
If you are in Lagos and you don't mind
I'm looking for a study partner for my GRE
Especially on Saturdays

Which part of Lagos are you residing?

webymap@gmail.com


Thanks in advance

Time2win:
I'm telling you out of experience. If you like go and spend all the money you have on application fees, i see you have so much money. Infact, all the schools I got full funding from were free application. I can count 10 schools that waived my application fee.

It would be nice if you can share the names of these schools with us. Thanks in advance

Thanks very much for your kindness, I have received it.

Kindly forward to webymap@gmail.com

LadunaI:
Thumb up bro... thanks

Kindly forward to webymap@gmail.com

Quick one, if one works with a school and decided to resign during their vacation period after being engaged for the first week of the month of vacation, is his/her salary exit package based on the days worked or the monthly agreement?

More so, if it's based on days worked, will the calculation be in hours of engagement?

Your contribution is highly appreciated

cc: lalatisca, seun

odiagabros:
Thanks boss... I have seen it

Could you please forward the sent mail to webymap@gmail.com

How's viable in terms of fares and accessibility are the following locations in Ajah to VI?

Badore
Awoyaya
Sangotedo
Abijo


Thanks for your input

Katun001:
yes bro

A brother is currently having an issue with that, do you experience any of such?

If yes, what's the way out?

Good morning all,

Has anyone in Medicine and Surgery be able to print their screening slip?

T4kbaba:
your email

webymap@gmail.com

jawalis:
help a brother. I structly fall in the category.I spend 25% on Transport, food is minimal. and rent has already taken the savings after the year. no joke.

Where do you reside?

peak115:
. 28k is small.I know someone that spends 2k every day as transport fare. Multply that by 22 workin days in a month equal to 44k

Is he residing in Ikorodun and working in Ajah?

kolaa007:
Take the bus going to cms then from cms you get a bus going to vi. Or you ho and take boat. But me the boat is a bit scary

Going by bus cost how much for to and fro?

kolaa007:
If you stay in ikorodu there is serious traffic on the road. Am enjoying the view from the blue brt. If you driving to work sorry. If not try the blue brt this morning.

How do you transport yourself to offices in VI?

shinethelight:
This is an urgent recruitment for a STEM Summer Camp in Lekki Phase 1

weekly activities will include STEM, pottery, cooking & baking, arts and crafts, and needlework.

A minimum daily allowance of N1,000 will be paid to compensate the facilitators' transportation expenses.

We want volunteers interested in gaining some/more experience working with kids.

please apply using the link below.

[url]https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetDDupoSkD2wZXppz9FV_-YG7GN51hZyf5HSYzuj6mLkdbHg/viewform
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The dates for the camping

tenderlaw:
I stay in Lagos, and by God's grace my rent is 9.7% of my annual take home.

Where in Lagos and location of workplace if you mind?

uscofield:
The best shot is, don't live in a house that is above your two (2) months take home salary.
It works like aboniki.
It pays no one to pay heavily on rent and not own your own house.
Open your eyes ooooooo.

What's about transportation?

1000 * 20 * 12 = 240,000

hazyfm1:
This is a very logical question, In Lagos you either choose to spend on accommodation or transportation.

Both have their pros and cons, but I always advise people spend on accommodation, rather than spend more on transportation.
Reasons being that:
1. Life is short, why live in Iyana ipaja/ Aboru/ Abule Egba and work in VI ? When you can live in Surulere
2. Why spend N1000-N1500 on transportation daily when you can spend less than N500?

This is the challenge am having right now. I have been staying in the north for awhile and I am contemplating on moving back to Lagos but I am having issues with residency and transportation considering proximity to place of work.

smileforme15:
Full-time is weekdays 8am-4pm
Part time is evenings 6-8pm

Sandwich is weekends mostly

Thanks for your contribution.

Are the fees and duration different?

flyjustice:
Alhamdulilah, I've been Awarded UK. Nasir Mohammed Adam

Barakallahfik

comey2020:
It is my 1st choice too. I am yet to be contacted.

First choice also

sam333:
The fact that those who chose Grenoble have been contacted, what's the probability that others who chose the remaining French schools have not been contacted? They could just be keeping quiet on Nairaland

I chose Grenoble and yet to be contacted.

Is your selected courses displaying after submission?

korlahwarleh:
Please who knows how I can check the other courses and schools i applied to?
Thanks

Just take the one you can recall and defend your SOP around it

ismadedayo:
Pls is there a way to check the schools and courses applied for, I misplaced where I wrote it. Thanks

I don't have an idea to that

[wasquote author=Xkanta post=66526683]I think the first invite is wrong since it was only sent out to MSC candidates, the second one is more detailed.
Hello KABIR KABIR MUHAMMAD,


INVITATION FOR 2018/2019 PTDF SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEW

We are pleased to inform you that, having met the PTDF advertised criteria, you have been shortlisted for the PTDF MSc scholarship interview for the strategic partnership program in Germany/France/China. For this exercise, you will be required to make a presentation of your research proposal &/or statement of purpose to a panel of industry stakeholders and academia for consideration.


Date : Friday, 13th of April, 2018 by 3PM

Venue :Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (PTDF Complex)

Please come along with the following:
Original copies of all relevant academic credentials used for the scholarship application
Original copies of awards
Proof of publications referenced in your application
A copy of the ‘statement of purpose’ referenced in your application
A valid national I.D.
A Copy of this Invitation Letter.
Print out of your application slip.


Goodluck!

PTDF Scholarship Team.[/quote]Great! @Bauchi also