femi321:
LMFAOO...You are funny!

epistlegcfr:
Hi everyone, I am new here(USA thread). Here is the breakdown of my shirt story. I have a degree in computer science from Nigeria with a 2.1(4.0/5.0). I am just about completing a fully funded master's degree in computational science in Canada 3.55/4.0 GPA, 78 percent average. I have two publications in a Nigerian journal and I am getting ready to publish one in a top rated international journal. Now I am interested in a PhD in Computer Science in any USA university, with some clause however:

[1] A university that issues scholarship on admission, hence there will be no serious need to present a lot of cash for the student visa.

[2] A university that is fairly easy to get into with fair rating

[3] A university that does not require GRE.

[4] A university that does not require neither Ielts nor Toefl.

I was able to identify just one school so far from my search. I know there are folks with experience here so other than continue endless searching, i have decided to come back home. Mak una helep me o. I am preparing against the next admission cycle. I also have to state that I have a very strong coding background, data structure and algorithm as well as high level mathematics so I could effectively function well in pretty much any area of research.

epistlegcfr:
Hi everyone, I am new here(USA thread). Here is the breakdown of my shirt story. I have a degree in computer science from Nigeria with a 2.1(4.0/5.0). I am just about completing a fully funded master's degree in computational science in Canada 3.55/4.0 GPA, 78 percent average. I have two publications in a Nigerian journal and I am getting ready to publish one in a top rated international journal. Now I am interested in a PhD in Computer Science in any USA university, with some clause however:

[1] A university that issues scholarship on admission, hence there will be no serious need to present a lot of cash for the student visa.

[2] A university that is fairly easy to get into with fair rating

[3] A university that does not require GRE.

[4] A university that does not require neither Ielts nor Toefl.

I was able to identify just one school so far from my search. I know there are folks with experience here so other than continue endless searching, i have decided to come back home. Mak una helep me o. I am preparing against the next admission cycle. I also have to state that I have a very strong coding background, data structure and algorithm as well as high level mathematics so I could effectively function well in pretty much any area of research.

omoluabiguy:



Apologies but you don't sound like what you portray yourself to be.
* Studying masters in Canada (and can't do online research about schools in USA)
*Strong Coding background and algorithm as well as high level mathematics (and trying to evade GRE)
* You re seeking for PhD scholarship when we all know 90% of US Schools fund PhD Students
*Too many things just don't add up, but what's my own sef, I'll say wehdone sir!

wait for the gurus in the house to come give you suggestions

#WehdoneSir

omoluabiguy:



Apologies but you don't sound like what you portray yourself to be.
* Studying masters in Canada (and can't do online research about schools in USA)
*Strong Coding background and algorithm as well as high level mathematics (and trying to evade GRE)
* You re seeking for PhD scholarship when we all know 90% of US Schools fund PhD Students
*Too many things just don't add up, but what's my own sef, I'll say wehdone sir!

wait for the gurus in the house to come give you suggestions

#WehdoneSir

femi321:
LMFAOO...You are funny!

kokoboy4life:
Hello Good morning @wallspring tell me where I can see your PM is it on nairaland here or in my email account

omoluabiguy:



Apologies but you don't sound like what you portray yourself to be.
* Studying masters in Canada (and can't do online research about schools in USA)
*Strong Coding background and algorithm as well as high level mathematics (and trying to evade GRE)
* You re seeking for PhD scholarship when we all know 90% of US Schools fund PhD Students
*Too many things just don't add up, but what's my own sef, I'll say wehdone sir!

wait for the gurus in the house to come give you suggestions

#WehdoneSir

epistlegcfr:


1. Well I may not really know so much about US universities. But if 90 percent of them do fund PhD according to your claim, then why do some schools ask students for proof of finance as a prerequisite for sending I-20 form or so? For Canadian universities it does not work like that. You could even apply solely for the visa using your funding letter as evidence of finance. It is the exclusive duty of CIC to assess your proof of finance and not the university of your choice.

2. Like I said I am rounding up my degree right now and I have too much on my plate. I am taking some certification classes, taking my last course, writing for publication and at the same time writing my thesis, while working by the side for my supervisor. So it is never about evading or running away from GRE. I do not have the time for GRE right now and I am aware some universities do exempt candidates that studied in the west for a specific period of time from taking GRE.

3. About the research of a thing, I already mentioned that I got a university in Chicago from personal research, that does not require GRE and they do have good rating. I saw another one at Maryland or so but I do not like their rating. It's just about getting fast answers and cutting corners using people's experience here and that's all about it.

epistlegcfr:


2. Like I said I am rounding up my degree right now and I have too much on my plate. I am taking some certification classes, taking my last course, writing for publication and at the same time writing my thesis, while working by the side for my supervisor. So it is never about evading or running away from GRE. I do not have the time for GRE right now and I am aware some universities do exempt candidates that studied in the west for a specific period of time from taking GRE.

Time2Smile:

If your story is true, which is a big if, it is your unwillingness to write GRE that is holding you back and narrowing your options. Writing GRE would open up a world of opportunities for your PhD since all ranked schools require it. I don't know your previous experience with GRE, but you sound scared of the exam and it seem prep time is not the problem. Now, if you are as strong as you claim and successfully completed a Masters in Canada, you do not need to be afraid and can ace the exam with 2 months of smart prep. The knowledge you have gained during your master programme will stand you in good stead.

Therefore, if I were you, I would prepare my application towards fall 2018, register and take the exam sometimes around August this year, and then apply to a mixture of top and good schools instead of trying to cut corners. That's my $0.02 coming from someone who smashed GRE recently.

amanze15:



University of Missouri- Rolla

Walspring:


$100 monthly

pcbo:

Ooh I thought you were in Dayton,Ohio

LagosismyHome:


he/she who is looking for free money must put in the time and effort to be competitive .......... If you are really serious about a PhD with funding from at least a "good" school (good because you still have to think about job prospect and life after school) ...... , then why look for short cut (hence why you seeing some comments)

Talliusceciro12:
Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen,
First of all I would like to congratulate you all for your excellent work here and I am really glad that this thread exist because perusing through previous posts has been an eye opener for me. I am quite in a complicated situation and I really need your thoughts and suggestions.
Am currently a final year student and in 2014 I applied for a tourist visa and I was denied. I filled my occupation then as a student in level 100.
Now I have been accepted to study a distinguished program in the US with a 70 percent scholarship. It is an undergraduate level program. So please what do you think of my situation. Do I have a chance? Wouldn't that sound desperate?
Thanks

LagosismyHome:


Final years and going to start again for another 4 years ...dont make much sense . Or are you transfering

Talliusceciro12:
Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen,
First of all I would like to congratulate you all for your excellent work here and I am really glad that this thread exist because perusing through previous posts has been an eye opener for me. I am quite in a complicated situation and I really need your thoughts and suggestions.
Am currently a final year student and in 2014 I applied for a tourist visa and I was denied. I filled my occupation then as a student in level 100.
Now I have been accepted to study a distinguished program in the US with a 70 percent scholarship. It is an undergraduate level program. So please what do you think of my situation. Do I have a chance? Wouldn't that sound desperate?
Thanks

amanze15:
Job opportunities with a PhD? Hmmm unless he wants to become a Research "plug" for corporate companies, getting into the industry at entry level with a PhD is so unattractive to recruiters, na by serious luck

femi321:
I strongly disagree with this. so all the numerous Africans, indians and Chinese doing P.hd in the US wont get job in the industry? I know alot of Ph.d guys that finished from my school and are working for Duke Energy, I even know a guy that finished with P.hd from Uni of Arkansas and he works with Shell. Its what you make of it and don't limit yourself, nothing is luck..Some people have worked hard and they deserve what they got..you might call it grace of God though

amanze15:
duke energy and shell?! bros I say it again, it's a debatable fact but you become UNATTRACTIVE the moment you decide to continue with PhD with a hope of getting a job in the industry. About 49% of faculty in US institution of higher learning are foreign-born(a 2001 study) , so you have more chances of working in an institution of higher learning than getting a job in the industry.

they work in Universities across the country, its the easiest way to get employed if you are a PhD student.

I have taken 11 classes since I got to the states only 3 are Americans

kallowdean:
Any good advice please?
My dad is my primary sponsor but my company is now wooing me that they'll fund me simply because they wanna retain me upon graduation when I return.
Msc Industrial Engineering.
Which is preferred for my visa interview? OR can I tender both statements?

femi321:
I strongly disagree with this. so all the numerous Africans,indians and chineses doing P.hd in the US wont get job in the industry? I know alot of Ph.d guys that finished from my school and are working for Duke Energy, I even know a guy that finished with P.hd from Uni of Arkansas and he works with Shell. Its what you make of it and don't limit yourself, nothing is luck..Some people have worked hard and they deserve what they got..you might call it grace of God though