Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 12:46pm On Mar 16, 2017 |
Cephas0009:
Thank you for ur kind words. How av u been? Doing good, waiting on the remaining 2 decisions. I have got two more weeks to wait and after that, I decide with what I have in hand. 1 Like |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 11:30am On Mar 16, 2017 |
Cephas0009: Good day Family... I got rejected by UH today. Checked through applyweb anyways.
I wish others a positive outcome in the end ![smiley](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/smiley.png)
Thanks for staying through... Keep being hopeful Cephas, I will be praying and hoping KSU come through for you. Good luck to everyone still waiting for application decisions. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 8:47am On Mar 10, 2017 |
Good morning house, a quick update.
Tennessee Tech: Admitted; admission letter was sent early this morning and funding decision will be known in the last week of March.
Clarkson Uni: Admitted (This is a private school though): Some funding was provided actually but not enough, so I may have to decline.
Still waiting on Mississippi State Uni.
@bolded. All that's needed is just one juicy offer. I'm confident you have it already. Congratulations ma
Just ONE! Still hoping on LSU and Auburn for the offer too good to be rejected. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 8:37pm On Mar 07, 2017 |
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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 7:55pm On Mar 07, 2017 |
andradaeze:
someone solved 17 already... lol
Sample for Question 21 and co
(5^2)+(2^2)-(3^2)=20 You won't understand ![cheesy](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cheesy.png) , please reply my mail. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 7:44pm On Mar 07, 2017 |
andradaeze:
So if it is not with Auburn, then where is the transcript? You have confirmed that the transcript left your school.
My department did not accept it. I sent them an explanatory mail with the transcript attached oh. Fingers crossed. I confirmed it left the school. I am disappointed they used Regular NIPOST that cost N300, I feel like I just got a reject from Auburn... Hurts in the chest. I will be processing a new one tomorrow to be sent thru DHL, no time for jonsing. It should get to Auburn before Friday next week with the kind off heat I'll put on exams and records. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 7:26pm On Mar 07, 2017 |
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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 6:58pm On Mar 07, 2017 |
andradaeze:
You can send a mail to the Graduate school to confirm the receipt of your transcript.
BTW, I am talking about Auburn University too. The other school got it on time. But with Auburn, it was late. I sent emails to the Math department informing them of the issues. Then I sent my unofficial transcript to them. Keeping my fingers crossed. I have confirmed the issue isn't with Auburn. You are lucky the department accepted unofficial from you. I mailed my Program coord concerning that today. Hoping for a positive reply. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 5:06pm On Mar 07, 2017 |
andradaeze:
For those that do not have much research experience, what should they emphasize during their application? Also, you highlighted writing an outstanding SOP during the application process, please, can you share tips? Of course, I know you are a great writer. But share tips for poor writers like me. I pulled this (written below) off the website of one of the schools I applied to - Auburn University. I also lack research experience but talked more about my work experience and luckily, it was closely related to what i was applying for. Personal Statements
1. Convince your audience that you have what it takes to succeed in graduate school.
2. Demonstrate that you have the ability to be a good follower (someone who takes directions and criticism well) and a leader (someone who can work independently and guide others).
3. Provide evidence that you are motivated and eager to learn.
4. Show that you are familiar with the program to which you are applying and that you are a good fit.
5. Prove to your readers that you will be successful and that you’ll complete the program on time.
6. Proofread: Typographical errors and grammatical mistakes can undermine your best efforts. 3 Likes 3 Shares |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 4:57pm On Mar 07, 2017 |
OluDare01: ![cheesy](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cheesy.png) I once used NIPOST registered mail and it cost me #400 My transcript was delivered to the US after 7 working days You are lucky! Mine hasn't been received, I have considered it lost in transit. andradaeze:
My dear, anytime I think of my transcript travails during this process, I get upset. I requested for two transcripts from my school and paid 40k for the transcripts and the transcripts got to the USA a month and a week later.
If yours got to the US on time without causing any irredeemable damage. You should be happy oh. There has already been damage by my calculations, Processing and sending transcript form naija, fastest is 2 weeks. Auburn says 2 weeks is needed to process it after it lands. Rolling admission is done by the dept and financial support is allocated mid-April. When will I be offered admission and considered for funding? |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 3:46pm On Mar 07, 2017 |
Congratulations ElDeeVee and Fredoricko, more good news coming in. Fredoricko, try hijack some money from these schools na. @House, I have been quite busy of recent that's why I haven't been turning up here. I have a question - How many years days/weeks does it take for a 'NIPOST transcript' to be delivered to the US? I processed 2 transcripts to be sent on the 27th of January, 1 was delivered to the U.S 3 days later and I just discovered today that the second transcript I also paid to be 'DHL'd' was sent by Nipost 23days after the first one was sent. ![embarassed](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/embarassed.png) |
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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 3:51pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
@Ndawe. Congratulations! 1 Like |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 9:16pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
This is my profile... If UofH could accept and gimme money, There is hope for everyone. Applied for Industrial Eng Msc
Undergraduate: Mechanical Eng, 3.77/5.00. Naija degree.
Final year semesters where above 4.0 & very close to 5.0 for 1st and 2nd semesters respectively showing great improvement over the 2.9x 4th year 1st semester (dad was sick, my g.p nosedived and I explained it in my SOP).
GRE: 155V, 163Q, 4.0AWA. I had to re-write it, improved across board. TOEFL: 106 – R28, L26, S26, W26
Internship: 6months highly related experience, Got 1 out of 2 available engineering positions. Up to 500 applicants.
No research experience
Work Experience: 12 months highly related internship exp, 3.5 years highly related work experience. I could easily relate my experiences to 2 different specializations I chose.
Recommendations: 1 academic, 2 professional I got away with this. The professional recommenders very likely did an excellent job.
Resume: Was more work inclined, several leadership roles at work and [s]ones I was forced to accept in school and nysc[/s].
No mention of funding in my SOP.
No contact with anyone in any of the schools, except mailing the grad schools for clarifications.
Finished my applications between 1st and 2nd week of January, most of the schools are still receiving applications till now. Got 3 acceptances all in February. All came with some sort of funding.
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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 9:10pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 7:34pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
^I think that should be in state tuition payment or out of state waiver. Amai rite? |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 7:31pm On Feb 28, 2017 |
Topiipii:
Graduate coordinator for Colostate mailed me, I'd have to apply for TA or email individual faculty for RA. Any update from your end? In state waiver on all 3 admits. Will contact faculty individually for assistantship from tomorrow. @House. Any sense in mailing Tamuk faculty for GA,TA,RA? My interest has shifted to the most recent admit - UofH. Will be back to drop my profile + why I feel I got all d admits. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 4:44am On Feb 28, 2017 |
drhopeful: And it's Penn State breaking the ice!!!!! Acceptance with full funding for first year. Now I am relieved!!!! Thank you guys for all the encouragement!!! Now it's in! They took so long to put together the sweet package... Congratulations!!! ![cheesy](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cheesy.png) 1 Like |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 4:40am On Feb 28, 2017 |
Thank hirschfelder, Topiipii, Ladunal, Okusi, Shayhune and andradaeze. Your decisions will be sweet too.
@Topiipii. Any new update concerning funding? |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 5:27pm On Feb 27, 2017 |
fredoricko:
As in ehn. E for make sense finish.
Congrats icool , just go book ticket down. My manest man, August still far small. @ Cephas0009. I thank God too. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 4:28pm On Feb 27, 2017 |
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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 4:27pm On Feb 27, 2017 |
seeker88:
Here's is the man of the moment . Congrats bruv!!! Master, let's bless the name of the Lord. OluDare01: Na only you waka come? Congrats man! Your love for TX though Texas loves me! ![cheesy](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cheesy.png) |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 4:01pm On Feb 27, 2017 |
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Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 3:24pm On Feb 27, 2017 |
@adetola007. Thank you. @234ng44uk Congratulations. Which of the UofH? Thanks, Cullen College of Engineering - I am going in for Industrial Engineering. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 2:11pm On Feb 27, 2017 |
@Scholastica16. Thanks. Hope you get fully-funded before you leave. How does this work?? What do I have to do? |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 1:35pm On Feb 27, 2017 |
@Sbrainy and Tunmise100. Thank you. EmanA1928: Congratulations. you are on a roll. I pray to Roll into a fully funded program. jaybiz007:
Congratulations bro....more admits and better funding package for you. A school known for holding their money tight gave me funding.... I am overwhelmed. Tier 1 Uni #TexasIsCalling UofH was where I had the least expectation, I wasn't even expecting an admission from them but got it with some tuition waiver. 1 Like |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 9:36am On Feb 27, 2017 |
Decision 3/5
University of Houston, An ACCEPTANCE.
Accepted in the 3 decisions received so far - I am humbled...
Got a $1k scholarship and in-state tuition. 17 Likes
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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by iCool(m): 2:56pm On Feb 24, 2017 |
femi321: in 3dqys dollar crashed from 520 to 460...that country can actually be great if we have the right person there, make buhari just continue his leave for 2 years o I saw 440 as selling rate, I was shocked! It still looks unbelievable to me. I was calculating how to exchange for cutthroat 650 towards Fall2017 program. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 7:39pm On Feb 23, 2017 |
fredoricko:
Amen boss. The wait is tiring. How hustle? ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) hahahahaha! Keep shining ya teeth... ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) God is blessing my hustle, Cbn has released $ so I'll be needing less naira for my trip. |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 7:30pm On Feb 23, 2017 |
drhopeful: Hmmmmm....(scratches head because she is now bald from ripping her hair off..). No word here yet... ...and that should be a good sign. Relax. ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 7:11pm On Feb 23, 2017 |
@hirschfelder. Your success story will encourage more people to keep trying. Congratulations!
@Seeker88. Any update?
@Fredoricko. You must receive funding. I deh pray for you.
@SirRiddy. Please accept our title bestowed on you. The one and only DON Riddy. 1 Like |
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iCool(m): 3:09pm On Feb 23, 2017 |
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