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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Scholastica16: 9:41am On Sep 04, 2017 |
HEADYWORLD: The chances of getting admitted into good US schools is already X3 harder for BSc holders without a GRE. Now factor in the HND and see if that factor does not, more than quadruple without the GRE. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by HEADYWORLD: 9:42am On Sep 04, 2017 |
Please, can HND holder write GRE and gain admission for masters? if not, what are the things i need to do to qualify me for this exam? thanks on your swift response |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by temmitats(f): 9:43am On Sep 04, 2017 |
Scholastica16:You're right, I was able to learn that the diversity scholarship is awarded to US citizens and Permanent residents, This wasn't stated on their website at all. At least now I know that. 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Scholastica16: 9:46am On Sep 04, 2017 |
HEADYWORLD: Oga, you can write the exams. Whether you would be admitted now depends on the school. Ask the grad coord of the schools you are considering. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by HEADYWORLD: 9:47am On Sep 04, 2017 |
Scholastica16:thanks for your response, what if i take the GRE exam and have good score, will that ease the hurdles? DO YOU HAVE IDEA OF WHAT I CAN DO, MAYBE A TOP UP PROGRAM? |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Scholastica16: 9:48am On Sep 04, 2017 |
temmitats: So to be or not to be? |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by HEADYWORLD: 9:48am On Sep 04, 2017 |
Scholastica16:THANK YOU OGA, |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Scholastica16: 9:49am On Sep 04, 2017 |
HEADYWORLD: The best person to ask this question is the grad coordinator of your prospective schools. You can get their emails on the websites of the schools. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by temmitats(f): 10:01am On Sep 04, 2017 |
Scholastica16:I'm still expecting responses from other grad students before making my decision. I also plan to email professors in my proposed research area. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 10:13am On Sep 04, 2017 |
Scholastica16: Exactly how I was thinking. Why not go all in! 2 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 10:17am On Sep 04, 2017 |
Scholastica16:Oh wow! I was mixing time2smile up with time2reign. 2 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by DreManuel(m): 11:01am On Sep 04, 2017 |
temmitats: Except you go to predominantly Black Colleges like Tuskegee University, you will always find yourself as a minority wherever you meet yourself in the States given the fact that the population of the US itself is predominantly white with ~14% black (including the likes of Vin Diesel). So I suggest you do not sweat the race thing. But it is there, and you can be mentally prepared for it especially if it would be the first time you would be exposed to such. Again, we African Blacks tend to react differently to "racism" from African-Americans given their history in the US. So, you might want to go with an open mind and interact with all people the same whether Black, Yellow, Brown or White. And please don't assume every white is racist. I have met random White people who are more friendly than Blacks including fellow Africans in the States. In addition, racism might be more predominant in the South such as Mississippi, Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, etc than the North and the Midwest. But there are racists everywhere such as there are tribalists in Nigeria (and can even be worse). Wherever you go, just be proud of who you are. Perhaps, being the only Black in a class will give you the privilege to showcase the talents we have as a people. In short, if you want to worry about racism, you should not worry about studying or living in the US! 4 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Time2Smile(m): 12:53pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
temmitats: I really have to respond to this. To me, his suggestion is just a load of bullshit. Let me put it this way, American universities represent the best of America in terms of tolerance, cospomolitan and progressive thinking. I think the least thing you should worry about is racism, especially in the university environment. Is there really any school in America in which the student body is not over 75% white except historically black colleges? Therefore if you want to study in the US, be prepared to be in the minority. Blacks are only 13% of American population and it becomes something like 5% on university campuses. During my orientation, I was the only black person out of about 400 to 500 students in the hall. It was only on the second day that I saw a lady from Kenya and another American born Nigerian. I think I am also the only Black PhD student in my department, and this is at UT Dallas, a southern school.(Blacks make up a higher percentage of southern states population). However, do I give a damn? Hell No. Do I feel different or inadequate? Of course not. Be confident and carry yourself with pride my lady. 6 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by briliantsak(m): 1:14pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
Good day guys, I'm new here...I graduated last year from a Federal University of Technology in Nigeria with over 92% CGPA. I've scheduled my GRE for November 2, my vocabulary bank is quite good ( say 60%) and I'm still working on it. I'm above average with mathematics ( working on that too). But the truth of the matter is I'm kinda scared, maybe because I've contacted some schools outside and they're willing to accept me (based on my result and research experience with publications)... all I'm left with is the GRE. Hmmmmm... I don't even know what to say again (Smiles, I'm scared) Kindly help me out guys... |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by paulbets: 1:39pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
hybeenoni:Your WES converted GPA should not be less than 3.52. Confirm it please 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Scholastica16: 1:42pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
briliantsak: You are welcome. Your strong vocab would not be of help if you don't know how to use it in context. And the GRE will never test you on a word in the most recognized meaning so make sure you are taking note of such words like 'Table, Involved, Qualify and Discriminate' etc as their varied use far strays from what we all know. By now you should be taking only full-length tests. Solving questions at your own pace can be misleading. I was getting 34/36 sometimes all in many of the Manhattan exercises but kept jamming in the venue because I falsely tested myself. So take the full-length tests including the essay prompts to develop the stamina you need on the main day. A lot of us would have done better if we had developed enough stamina. I know for certain that that would have been my case. To add to that, practicing full-length tests helps cure the nerves. Make sure you don't waste the PowerPrep II software; use the first one as a diagnostic test and the 2nd one a day or so before your GRE date. It would tell you almost exactly what to expect on the main day in terms of the score you would reproduce. Employ useful tips on the main day. Some questions will simply be solved by plugging in the answers and testing it. Some would be solved simply by eliminating weird options and guessing between the final 2. Don't do 'gra gra' like me who thought I needed to solve every single Maths Q to get a 170. Bizzarely, the GRE does not work that way. One guy from OAU that got Q-170 said...wait for it... that he did not answer 2 questions in his 2nd QR. And it paid off because they ended up being the easy questions. I know someone else who got 18/20 in the first section and 14/20 in the second yet his composite Maths score came to 159 yet another with 16/20 and 16/20 got 163. If you are skilled enough to get the difficult questions right, this could be your kismet. 5 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by briliantsak(m): 2:03pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
Scholastica16: Thanks so much sir... I'm grateful! 2 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by RexCheeng: 2:26pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
Is there anyone here who recently sent GRE scores to a school via B.Y Mafit? I'd like to know if the deal is also a 'promo'. Thanks. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Scholastica16: 3:16pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
RexCheeng: N8000? It is not a promo and I used it to send some of my score reports to atleast 5 or 6 schools. The rate was better for me because ETS charges $27 to send each score report which is still N8100 at N300/$ and I doubt banks charge that low. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 3:20pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
Scholastica16: Yeah. When I bought the MGRE practice questions, zenith charged N381/$. So makes great sense to pay N8000. 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 3:21pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
We get to send up to four score reports at no charge right?? |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by temmitats(f): 3:52pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
DreManuel:Exactly my thoughts, I don't think it will phase me that much, I mean living in Nigeria is enough to toughen anyone up. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by temmitats(f): 3:56pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
Time2Smile:I agree with you, Even I experience racism, I do not think that should be a significant factor in my choosing schools, funding is more important. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by temmitats(f): 3:57pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
gokuu:Yes the scores we reported immediately after the test are at no charge. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by DreManuel(m): 4:02pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
gokuu: As long as it's sent immediately after the exams. Otherwise, the $27 charges apply. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 4:03pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
temmitats: Right. Funding is key. And BTW, Madison is heavily liberal and progressive. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by profem1(m): 4:04pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
hybeenoni:I also did math in my undergrad and applying to a mix of MSc and PhD, however, I'm concentrating on stochastic process/probability theory/financial mathematics. I might not be able to recommend schools as regards your specialization. But you can check https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-science-schools/mathematics-rankings/page+1 You should focus on middle tier schools (<4.0) and their specific research areas. All the best. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by dawbbleOuEi: 4:04pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
Time2Smile:Thank you so much. I got a similar picture. I guess I just wanted to hear your point of view and was hoping to get an advice alongside- as with which of the options is safe to go through with, seeing as it's unlike the everyday admission path into programs. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by gokuu(m): 4:05pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
temmitats: Immediately after? Yikes. I reported only two. Anyways, actual application now is the main thing. I'm in the works of trying to articulate my fit for the program. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by hybeenoni: 4:06pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
@ Paul beta and scholastics 16 I used the link for converting to WES evaluation, or I used a wrong link? Could you plz give me a link to convert my cgpa to the WES scale. Also how can what states are known to be generous with funding so I could narrow my search there, I wish to know how to link up with graduate students in Actuarial or Data Analytics masters program. Thanks |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by DreManuel(m): 4:10pm On Sep 04, 2017 |
gokuu: The other two don go be that. Prospective test takers can learn from this. It's a good idea to take the names of the first 4 schools you would like to apply to save yourself some bucks even if you don't apply to all four eventually. Like I reported four and ended up applying to just two. |
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