Gospel367:
Hello peeps! Happy sunday to you all. To keep the thread lively while expecting good news, can we do some analysis. Which country and unis is better? Canadian unis or american uni? In terms of opportunities, academic flexibility and toughness etc. Note: Lets base our analysis on the mastercard schools.
2ndly, if you recieved this scholarship in both Mcgill and Msu, which one will you go for? For me, I will go for ......(*undecided and probably confused*) oh..I will go for one with better undergrad experience and probably easier academic ie flexibility and even more opportunities. I heard that most canadian unis are less easier and have more tough academic curriculum than the american unis. Mind you: am not afraid of the academic curriculum in both schools and I love both. By the way, I have got a long thing.(*smiles*). I am a man. Whats your take on this?

Gospel367:
Mcgill university or michigan state university. Which will you take? Forget the online rankings because they are sometimes sentimental oh. Some unis rank high because of the alumnis they produced , graduate programs they offer, their prestige and fame internationally (looking at cambridge and oxford among few others. Hey! Mcgill had great people like lord rutherford of our high school atomic chemistry who discovered alpha and beta rays). Some of the schools ranked high are not even suited for undergrad program but graduate programs. Some may not have enough international community which can make you look like a minority, some are for geniuses. Believe you me: not everyone is a conc genius. So if you find yourself there, frustration may set in and you wish you were in a tough Nigerian uni solving their unending mathematics. So all things boils down to compatibility. Why would someone drop out of a uni like U of toronto when he had all the finances he needed. Why would an alumni give a very bad review of his school? That is because he never fitted in. Round peg in a square whole. (I hope I quoted it right@benji). So choose and pray wisely. Goodluck to all my fellow ambitious dreamers. Though we dream big, our dreams always comes to reality. Keep on dreaming wisely. Thats the spirit.

benji93:

i would pick american schools any day any time,cos they have a diversified input level,and you know the more diversified you are the more variously knowledgable you are,the greater the depth of your research as you have access to the richest pool of researchers,canadian schools are rating high anyway,according to one reknowned website Uof T and Mc gill were placed at the 20th and 21st positions respectively, for teaching methodologies at undergraduate level Canadian universities are doing great alongside their american competitors,they emphasize on high grades,and less on graduate programs,i think it is good if your UG education is good enough to launch you into the fray of intellectual competition, in terms of ranking MSU rates close to 180th place,and according to my finding in regards to my discussion with chrisval,they have larger engineering classes,they admitted over a 1000 Engineering students,and the of international students representation there is good enough to be reckoned with,i dont know abt you but some pple prefer relatively smaller classes,and that is more effective in my opinion,also with Uof T according an interview graced by one of their Engineering professors,they admit close to 800 engine students,but they are usually split into 8 sections for effective management,also you would offer one Engineering course in your first year which will properly introduce you to Engineering creativity and design,so if u be sharp guy u go don start dey design car before you go start your majors,you go use your brain,he no be so u want,i will keep streaming in my updates,God Bless Nairaland.

Gospel367:

So you prefer american uni na? For someone like who is more interested in being creative, creating things and being independent than degree or where it was gotten from (although i value good grades oh for plan B or prerequisites to greater plans), which would you recommend for me? Canadian uni or american uni? Mcgill or msu? Besides, am going for undergrad studies only unless or untill better things comes my way. God willing.

Nad95:
hello house, I will apply for the scholarships this year especially american university, i am so kind of confused because I want to write SATorACT but I will prefer to write SAT God's willing and I will use that SAT to apply to those american unis, whats your take on this, need your advice.

chrisviral:
Seriously you guys are funny!
You couldn't afford University in Nigeria, you get one abroad and you are concerned with Ranking.......

MSU or McGill or Duke or Arizona or Berkeley. All are great schools, be more concerned about where you as a person would fit in.
That's my take!

chrisviral:
Seriously you guys are funny!
You couldn't afford University in Nigeria, you get one abroad and you are concerned with Ranking.......

MSU or McGill or Duke or Arizona or Berkeley. All are great schools, be more concerned about where you as a person would fit in.
That's my take!

L2CD766:
oh Wise one

Gospel367:
RANKING? I cant remember anybody saying he was interested in ranking. As a matter of fact, i would accept any of the mcf unis even if it is in kenya. I asked my question incase I or someone gets an offer from both canadian and american uni? Like I said earlier, this is when you should think about which one you will fit in wella. Once again, am not interested in rankings even for a day. Not only because I cant afford schooling in Nigeria but also because my interest when given the opportunity to choose between 2 or more options, is compatibility. Ben understood where I was headed unto and gave me his replies which I appreciate.

lambotee:
chrisviral..please what do I need I need as a Nigerian to apply for MasterCard Foundation scholarship... do I need to write SAT or TOEFL first be4 I can apply ..cos I want to apply dis year 4 masters program n want to to apply 4 undergraduate 4 my cousin...please I need urgent reply

chrisviral:


As a graduate student, I think you need either GMAT or GRE to apply for graduate programs (M.sc) at American Universities depending on which program you are pursuing, and a TOEFL too.
Just do a normal search on the universities website and find out what requirement they need for your preferred Major, coz whether MCF or NO MCF, all incoming applicants are evaluated for admission via same criteria.

You Cousin needs SAT and/or TOEFL to apply to all American Universities and None of the above to apply to Canadian Universities.

chrisviral:
Seriously you guys are funny!
You couldn't afford University in Nigeria, you get one abroad and you are concerned with Ranking.......

MSU or McGill or Duke or Arizona or Berkeley. All are great schools, be more concerned about where you as a person would fit in.
That's my take!

mrdrizzy:
@chris how about dose runing for maste

Nad95:
do all american universities have mininum requirements and do one need international passport to sit for SAT or TOEFL.

benji93:

if you are given the choice to choose between water and milk,which one will you opt for(you have a reason for your choice but it doesn't make my own choice substandard if different,as they are both well suited for different situations,the guy gave his parameters,and u are to make a case if you are spoilt for choices,which is possible,highly ranked schools boast of highly prestigious alumni,which opens a lot of opportunities for you(old boys' connection),obviously a famished man won't refuse a slice of bread because cheese was not added,he would hold unto the bread tightly,when he is done with consumption,afterwards he would belch and say oh i wished i had that bread with some butter with margarine or butter,this guy wants this place to be lively,allow him i pray you.I rest my case.No man is a fountain of knowledge,God bless Nairaland

Nad95:
pls how can I get an international passport and how much does it cost

Nad95:
pls i need sat prep materials, whio can email me one. God bless such and nairaland.

chrisviral:


as a graduate applicant is same thing as an Masters applicant!

mrdrizzy:
lols i nvr finish type d useles fone don off...bb is mess


i wanted to ask do masters in canada uni need dat gre also??

Capslock01:
I saw this--

further review required.

We are unable to make an admission decision as your file is still incomplete. Please verify your checklist and submit requirement(s) as soon as possible. Once the missing requirement(s) is received. Your file will be review again.

Culled from HELP link.
I hope this helps.