Thanks boss, I really appreciate.

Quoran:
Congrats bro.For the Skype interview, check the Professor's recent research papers and his lab's website. He won't ask anything extremely technical. Just check out methods and research tools he has used to conduct research. He will mostly likely be asking you questions to see if you are a conversant with all you will need to work with him. You should be fine. Cheers.

Thank you sir

tescoman90:
Congrat !

Although am optimistic, but am also looking at a worst case scenario.What are the pros and cons for getting a loan to study in a school like Stanford. The school has a loan package for international students. What's your view on this?

You guys please what’s your take on the university of Rochester for an msc?

Scholastica16:


Congratulations. UF is a very good school in Gainesville, Florida with usually Clement weather. I hear the women there are very pretty (so they can admire your brilliance ).

Regards.

Scholar!!! It is verified, thou like women!

tizentos:
Although am optimistic, but am also looking at a worst case scenario.What are the pros and cons for getting a loan to study in a school like Stanford. The school has a loan package for international students. What's your view on this?

Take the risk and join the millionaires, just work extra hard, you should be fine. Any other offer?

Quoran:
They just wanted to know my research interests and experience. They basically went through my CV and they asked questions on it. They also want to know your future plans, what you aim to achieve from your research. If it is a studentship, the questions will be more specific as it relates to the specific project. Nothing deep as such, just to make sure you're an ideal candidate.The aim of most of these interviews is to find if you're a good fit for their research group/lab/work. I hope this helps you. All the best.

thanks bro

I got admission offer from Stevens Institute of Technology, Cleveland State University, Auburn University and Stanford University. No funding available yet from the aforementioned schools. I am still expecting decision from TAMU Coll Station,UC boulder and UT Austin.

Are you saying its worth for Stanford University?

ponpon:
Take the risk and join the millionaires, just work extra hard, you should be fine. Any other offer?

tizentos:
I got admission offer from Stevens Institute of Technology, Cleveland State University, Auburn University and Stanford University. No funding available yet from the aforementioned schools. I am still expecting decision from TAMU Coll Station,UC boulder and UT Austin.

Are you saying its worth for Stanford University?

You could consider UT Austin if you get funded, and is it a Ph.D. program, sir?

ponpon:
You could consider UT Austin if you get funded, and is it a Ph.D. program, sir?

All masters except TAMU(Phd).

I have not heard from TAMU despite seeing a couple of admission decisions on gradcafe. I submitted my application before the December 20th deadline.

tizentos:


All masters except TAMU(Phd).

tizentos:


All masters except TAMU(Phd).

arrrgh, why didn't you shoot for more PhD ''s, they are literally more funded. It all depends on your goals.

Quoran:
I have not heard from TAMU despite seeing a couple of admission decisions on gradcafe. I submitted my application before the December 20th deadline.

tizentos:


All masters except TAMU(Phd).

Depends on how you think you would hear from them. TAMU will not alert you via an email. You would have to log back into that portal for uploading documents to check their decision. It is usually uploaded there.

Sure, it depends on my goals, I don't think am ready for the 5- years commitment in a PhD program. I want to test the waters first before deciding if I need to continue for a PhD or just delve into the industry.

ponpon:
arrrgh, why didn't you shoot for more PhD ''s, they are literally more funded. It all depends on your goals.

Quoran:
I have not heard from TAMU despite seeing a couple of admission decisions on gradcafe. I submitted my application before the December 20th deadline.

Dec 20 is a bit far, I applied around mid-january.Just has scholastica have said, we have to keep checking the application portal for update.

What do you guys think. I had a modest application list- 3 schools for MS EE. I was a little disappointed in my GRE scores so I felt applying to many schools would not make much difference. I was wrong actually.

I was accepted in all but nothing on full funding yet. I have a pending application for a direct phD program, recommendation letters delaying things do you think funding could still come through the PhD route given the time constraints for fall 2018..deadline is May BTW.

CSU ft Collins: Accepted
Cleveland state Ohio: Accepted
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: Accepted+ (partial funding)

UTD - PhD....pending --Application incomplete.





GRE: 311 TOEFL 100
GPA: 3.61/4.00
RESEARCH : NIL
Relevant PROFESSIONAL work: 5years

Cc: masterforce Scholastica16 Dremanuel Yildiz


Shout out to Scholastica16. How are you doing Sir

Congrat bro, you have a good profile. I'm pretty sure your Phd application will come positive.

I also got accepted for Ms in EE at Cleveland State Uni,Ohio. Any news about funding?

rasheedtobi:
What do you guys think. I had a modest application list- 3 schools for MS EE. I was a little disappointed in my GRE scores so I felt applying to many schools would not make much difference. I was wrong actually.

I was accepted in all but nothing on full funding yet. I have a pending application for a direct phD program, recommendation letters delaying things do you think funding could still come through the PhD route given the time constraints for fall 2018..deadline is May BTW.

CSU ft Collins: Accepted
Cleveland state Ohio: Accepted
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: Accepted+ (partial funding)

UTD - PhD....pending --Application incomplete.





GRE: 311 TOEFL 100
GPA: 3.61/4.00
RESEARCH : NIL
Relevant PROFESSIONAL work: 5years

Cc: masterforce Scholastica16 Dremanuel Yildiz


Shout out to Scholastica16. How are you doing Sir

tizentos:
Congrat bro, you have a good profile. I'm pretty sure your Phd application will come positive.

I also got accepted for Ms in EE at Cleveland State Uni,Ohio. Any news about funding?

Nothing o. Like most other schools, they want us there first before providing opportunities for funding. When I contacted them, the response was the general "Funding is provided by the faculty...." sent mails to a few profs.. "but no luck.

rasheedtobi:
What do you guys think. I had a modest application list- 3 schools for MS EE. I was a little disappointed in my GRE scores so I felt applying to many schools would not make much difference. I was wrong actually.

I was accepted in all but nothing on full funding yet. I have a pending application for a direct phD program, recommendation letters delaying things do you think funding could still come through the PhD route given the time constraints for fall 2018..deadline is May BTW.

CSU ft Collins: Accepted
Cleveland state Ohio: Accepted
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: Accepted+ (partial funding)

UTD - PhD....pending --Application incomplete.





GRE: 311 TOEFL 100
GPA: 3.61/4.00
RESEARCH : NIL
Relevant PROFESSIONAL work: 5years

Cc: masterforce Scholastica16 Dremanuel Yildiz


Shout out to Scholastica16. How are you doing Sir

You have an amazing profile! What's the percentage of tuition covered at SIUE?
Hopefully UTD will come through. However, you can also apply to more schools.
I was browsing through previous threads recently and I saw this post from a moniker (deWav). Hope it helps someone.

A. ROLLING ADMISSIONS -
What does "Rolling" mean - Under rolling deadlines there is no fixed application deadline declared by the university. Applications are accepted anytime till the seats for that particular semester are full.
University of Toledo
Wright State University, Dayton
California State University, Long Beach
Oklahoma City University
Rochester Institute of Technology
State University of New York, Binghamton


B. FALL SESSION ADMISSIONS -
(August-December Semester)

US Universities with Deadlines in March -
George Washington University – 15 March
Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Brooklyn – 15 March
South Dakota School of Mines & Tech – 15 March
University of Colorado, Denver – 15 March
University of Kentucky, Lexington – 15 March
University of North Texas, Denton – 15 March
Stevens Institute of Technology – 15 March
University of Pennsylvania – 15 March
California State University, Northridge – 31 March
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa – March

US Universities with Deadlines in April -
Idaho State University – 1 April
University of Arkansas, Little Rock – 1 April
California State University, Fresno – 1 April
oregon State University, Corvallis – 1 April
University of Houston, University Park – 1 April
University of Michigan, Dearborn – 1 April
University of Texas, San Antonio – 1 April
University of Utah, Salt Lake City – 1 April
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University – 1 April
West Virginia University, Morgantown – 1 April
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo – 1 April
Wichita State University – 1 April
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville – 1 April
University of Houston, Clear Lake – 1 April
University of Oklahoma, Norman – 1 April
University of Memphis – 1 April
Villanova University – 1 April
California State University, Los Angeles – 15 April
Lamar University – 15 April
Old Dominion University, Norfolk – 15 April
South Dakota State University, Brookings – 15 April
University of Georgia – 15 April
University of Iowa, Iowa City – 15 April

US Universities with Deadlines in May -
City University of New York, City College – 1 May
Clarkson University – 1 May
Illinois State University, Normal – 1 May
Mississippi State University – 1 May
Northern Illinois University, Dekalb – 1 May
Oakland University, Rochester – 1 May
University of Idaho, Moscow – 1 May
University of Memphis– 1 May
University of Michigan, Dearborn – 1 May
University of Nevada, Las Vegas – 1 May
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque – 1 May
Wayne State University – 1 May
Western Illinois University – 1 May
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks – 1 May (General)
University of Texas, Dallas – 1 May (General)
Boise State University – 15 May
Southern Methodist University – 15 May
University of Louisiana, Lafayette – 15 May
University of Colorado, Denver – 15 May (Final)
Louisiana State University, Baton Rogue – 15 May (Final)
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks – 15 May (Computer Science)
Montana State University, Bozeman – 15 May (Most of Engineering Departments)
Wright State University, Dayton – 15 May (Early)
Lawrence Technological University – 22 May

US Universities with Deadlines in June -
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston – 1 June
Monmouth University – 1 June
California State University, Fresno – 1 June
Kent State University – 1 June
New York Institute of Technology – 1 June
Syracuse University – 1 June
Texas A & M University, Kingsville – 1 June
Texas State University – 1 June (Final)
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville – 1 June
University of Arkansas, Little Rock – 1 June
University of California, Riverside – 1 June (without Aid)
University of Detroit, Mercy – 1 June
University of Illinois, Springfield – 1 June
Florida Institute of Technology – 8 June
Drexel University – 13 June
Marist College, Poughkeepsie – 15 June
California State University, Northridge – 15 June
George Mason University, Fairfax – 15 June
Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla – 15 June (Final)
Tulane University – 15 June

US Universities with Deadlines in July -
Florida State University – 1 July
Lamar University – 1 July
Minnesota State University, Mankato – 1 July
Arkansas State University – 3 July
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville – 15 July
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport – 15 July
University of South Alabama, Mobile – 15 July (Computer Science)
University of South Alabama, Mobile – 1 July (Other Engineering Departments).

US Universities with Deadlines in August -
State University of New York, Albany – 1 August (without Aid)
Villanova University – 1 August (Computer Science)
University of North Carolina, Charlotte – 15 August (Final)

I mailed a prof at Cleveland state University as regards funding, this was his response below.

Then I later replied that I have already been admitted maybe there is something he can do from his end...this was his second response.

I think you should apply. It is worth the risk. The fact that he even stated that your research interest aligns with his is a good sign.

tizentos:
Then I later replied that I have already been admitted maybe there is something he can do from his end...this was his second response.

I'm not sure if am going to pay another application fee for applying for PhD or just ask them to switch my masters admission to PhD. I'm really confused, this PhD thing sef.

Quoran:
I think you should apply. It is worth the risk. The fact that he even stated that your research interest aligns with his is a good sign.

Nice work everyone.
I have been following this thread for months now, and I find it very fascinating the value of information on this thread and the unfettered willingness to share information and resolve concerns as it relates to grad school admission.
#TeamFall19
Cc: Scholastica16, PonPon, DrHopeful, Quoran, tizentos (Congrats) and to every contributor to this awesome thread

RexCheeng:


You have an amazing profile! What's the percentage of tuition covered at SIUE?
Hopefully UTD will come through. However, you can also apply to more schools.

The award is for tuition only and it is just over half of the annual tuition. However I still have over 10K USD in a year to pay in health insurance and other fees.

Thanks for the list.

Okay, just contact the graduate admissions office and explain everything to them. I also think you need to act fast because I know the deadline in order to be considered for funding has passed.

tizentos:
I'm not sure if am going to pay another application fee for applying for PhD or just ask them to switch my masters admission to PhD. I'm really confused, this PhD thing sef.

I contacted the Head of Department of the program I intend to apply concerning funding and below is the response I got from him

Dear XX,

 

     Yes, international students are eligible for assistantships.  However, an important caveat is that the Biology Department does not award graduate teaching assistantships to international students in their first semester in the Biology MS program.  There are a couple of reasons for this.  First, we want students to have experience in a U.S. classroom before they teach a lab section.  Second, before the university allows international students to work as graduate teaching assistants, the student must pass a test of spoken English that is administered on-campus.  I know that you have a lot of your education in England, but I expect that this requirement would still apply.  International students usually do not arrive until shortly before the start of the semester and we cannot hold a GTA position that long because if the student does not pass the test then we do not have time to find a replacement teacher.  Most students pass this test in their first semester and then are eligible for graduate teaching assistantships in their second semester and thereafter.   The Biology Department does not administer graduate research assistantships, but individual professors may have grant funding that would support a GRA position.  Here again though, most professors will not offer a GRA position until they have met and interacted with a student.  So, the first semester in the MS program can be challenging for international students because financial support is scarce.  However, the opportunities for funding are much greater after the first semester.

What do you guys suggest and application will close today?

Good day house,
I recently started following this forum and appreciate the idea and sense of altruism in this group.
I also have an inquiry:
I graduated with a First Class Geology and Mining (GPA 4.59/5.00) and intend to write my GRE at most in two-months time. I have been practicing for the GRE General exam for about 15 days and had an average score of 150 verbal, 156 quantitative (totalling about 306). I know I can make improvements (my goal is at least 320). I intend to obtain my MSc in Petroleum Geoscience in the US, but lately I realised full funding through GA or TA is more feasible in a PhD program.
My question is "Is it advisable to make applications for PhD directly, since I have heard cases of individuals going straight from a BSc to PhD? "

Thanks in anticipation!!!

Yes, see bold

Sherlock5577:
Good day house,
I recently started following this forum and appreciate the idea and sense of altruism in this group.
I also have an inquiry:
I graduated with a First Class Geology and Mining (GPA 4.59/5.00) and intend to write my GRE at most in two-months time. I have been practicing for the GRE General exam for about 15 days and had an average score of 150 verbal, 156 quantitative (totalling about 306). I know I can make improvements (my goal is at least 320). I intend to obtain my MSc in Petroleum Geoscience in the US, but lately I realised full funding through GA or TA is more feasible in a PhD program.
My question is "Is it advisable to make applications for PhD directly, since I have heard cases of individuals going straight from a BSc to PhD? "

Thanks in anticipation!!!

Yes I will advise you mix your applications. Some for MS,some for PhD. I assume you're targeting Spring and Fall 2019, so you have time to do extensive research on the schools you want to apply to.Mail alot of Professors and from their responses, you will be able to conclude on the nature of funding available in their schools.I wish you all the best in your GRE.Cheers.

Sherlock5577:
Good day house,
I recently started following this forum and appreciate the idea and sense of altruism in this group.
I also have an inquiry:
I graduated with a First Class Geology and Mining (GPA 4.59/5.00) and intend to write my GRE at most in two-months time. I have been practicing for the GRE General exam for about 15 days and had an average score of 150 verbal, 156 quantitative (totalling about 306). I know I can make improvements (my goal is at least 320). I intend to obtain my MSc in Petroleum Geoscience in the US, but lately I realised full funding through GA or TA is more feasible in a PhD program.
My question is "Is it advisable to make applications for PhD directly, since I have heard cases of individuals going straight from a BSc to PhD? "

Thanks in anticipation!!!

How do you guys see/access this school,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ? Seen alot about the school on Quora (Rankings and all) though I don't like the name of the school lol. I only applied because of the fee application waiver. I have been admitted but no funding ,at least for now.



Scholastica16

jelmusboy:
Yes, see bold

Thank you sir. I will!