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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Quoran: 9:13pm On Mar 04, 2018 |
It is okay. They don't use the term 'Polytechnic' as we refer to it here.Such schools are generally research-intensive universities with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_technological_universities frostsc: 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by frostsc: 9:23pm On Mar 04, 2018 |
You have a very strong and valid point. Though from what I see this school is not on the same pedestal as Ivy league schools or even semi Ivy league schools. Of course we can't compare a school like this to a school like Rochester Institute of Technology, despite the fact that the latter is also an institute of Technology. My submission basically is that if one will eat frog, he should eat the one that has eggs. It's just my personal opinion though. It could be a fail safe school actually. So one can apply to it. It's regionally accredited and has a reasonable rank. I just like schools that once anyone hears the name they can relate to it and it can open doors when I'm done because their alumni are scattered in meaningful places. Quoran: 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by smallsuper: 9:32pm On Mar 04, 2018 |
You have not convinced me that you know about RPI. frostsc: 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by frostsc: 9:39pm On Mar 04, 2018 |
My point is that it's not a bad school. But if we take out the element of the fact that It's an Institute of Technology, and a good one at that, to the lay man, he has not heard about it before. For an engineering student well, it could be a top choice. But as I said, it's a personal decision. I just prefer regular universities to an Institute of Technology. smallsuper: |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by reDazey(f): 11:40pm On Mar 04, 2018 |
smallsuper: ![]() ![]() If he knows RPI, he would not have started the comparison. But there is always room for new knowledge. 5 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by reDazey(f): 11:49pm On Mar 04, 2018 |
Pampaya009:It is not impossible to get an admission with your ND and HND combined. I like your initiative; you have gone ahead to get your results evaluated by WES. It will help because your qualification will be evaluated as equal to a bachelors. However, you should mail schools to find those that will accept your WES evaluated transcript because not all will accept it, to be honest. Also, be careful with choosing schools based on application fee waiver. It does not work out for the best. Someone explained the reason somewhere in this thread. I am too lazy to type. Finally, use the search button and search for people who were successful using their ND and HND combined. You will get some tips. All the best in your GRE and TOEFL exams. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by GNwafor(m): 2:30am On Mar 05, 2018 |
Hey Chief, I understand your concerns. I can tell you that the best decision you have made is to use WES for your credential evaluation, to douse your tensions, when the Evaluation comes out, within 1 week, you are having a qualification that is equivalent to a US Bachelors degree. (Nigerian HND+ND = USA BS Degree). WES evaluates your HND+ND program as a complete 5 year undergraduate program. I have done my Credential Evaluation in 2012 with WES, I studied Chemical Engineering (HND+ND) at IMT Enugu, the number of credits I earned in doing 81 courses at IMT Enugu Chemical Engineering over 5 years was 184 Credits, meanwhile you only need 120-130 Credits to earn a BS degree. As there is a 1-year Industrial Attachment/Internship, and this was noted in my Transcript, WES also noted it on my evaluation report. HND = USA BS Degree I recommend that if you only choose WES Course-by-Course Report, kindly add the ICAP Service which is an additional $45, and it simply means that WES will store your Transcript, Credential + Evaluation Report for Life, so even in the next 2 (when you will be applying for PhD) or 5 or 10 or 20 or 30 years to come, and you need it to do anything in the USA, you will only need to pay them (WES) just $10 and WES will send your Original Transcript + Certificate + Evaluation Report to anybody, organization or school in the USA that needs the report. You can read more at: https://www.nairaland.com/370346/what-hnd-equivalent-usa There are over 4800 colleges and universities in the USA, not all accepts WES, not all knows what is HND, but there are a lot of them that respects WES Assessment, and this is a plus for you. Having said that, I decided to remain docile on this forum, because a lot people claim to have an over-riding knowledge in matters of USA admission. The few HND holders I have helped to transition from HND to USA Masters and PhD, I have maintained that USA Graduate Admission is like looking for a job. But a lot of people think that by getting just good grades, you get admission. The answer is NO. This is not UK!!! Admission in the USA is like job hunting, you need a strong profile, great grades (even low grades), if you have had a strong practical experience in your field, that's excellent, Statement of Purpose (SOP), not all school require it for Masters degree, strong CV/Resume - strong leadership skills, great score in GRE (if you are a STEM student - just as you are, then your Quant Score need to be impressive), Letters of recommendation (LOR) - you dont need people with High-Title (that is the mistake most people make), you only need people who can vouch for your seriousness to study, hard-work, diligent, leadership skills. For instance, you are diligent with you Church's activities, it is more useful and worthwhile for that your small local pastor to write a carefully-worded LOR for you that will create lasting impression in the heart of Admissions Committee than for that Manager that you see once every 3/4 months in the Office. Most schools require TOEFL, while some waive it for Nigerians since we studied in English in the first 16 yrs of our life. What I advise people to do is this: go from HND/BSc to Masters Degree (in ANY ACCREDITED school in USA). At Masters level, you get to have a feel of what research is all about. Except, you have a thorough research/lab background to go directly to PhD. Before finishing your Masters, you already planned to do PhD, at this stage, your interest is in research, and you have been taught the background in the Masters level. The problem most Nigerians have in the USA Admission is that they are looking for "name", Ivy-League, prestigious university. At BS degree level, name is IMPORTANT. At PhD, what is important is Carnegie Research Classification of University as R-1 (Highest Research Activity), R-2 (Higher Research Activity), R-3 (Moderate Research Activity). For your information, if you get PhD Admission in any R-1 University, you will be given full-funding throughout your PhD, so far you are making progress towards your PhD degree. So my template is go for your Masters degree at R-3 University, and mind you, most R-3 University provide either full scholarship or Graduate Teaching/Research/Assistantship (GT/GRA/GA), which covers your tuition fees, plus monthly stipend that can take care of you while you are studying for the Masters program, and a lot people don't apply to them because their name is not prestigious. Mind you, all the 8 Ivy-League Institutions are R-1 Universities. But because there are many people wanting to go to prestigious school for Masters, you either get admission without Funding or you don't get Masters admission. Am not saying that it is bad to get Masters admission into R-1 Universities. Just a little insight into PhD Admissions, getting in touch with your would-be Advisor/Research Supervisor/Professor whose research interests matches yours, presenting him/her with what research you have done, showing interest that you have read/studied some of his/her publications, and taking the discussion further to know if he/she will be accepting a new student in semester you plan to join (mostly Fall Semester), most of the time he/she may request for some your credentials/research papers/transcripts, this creates a strong impression about you even before you apply to the PhD program, most often, he/she will recommend that you mention him/her in your SOP that you will like to work under his/her research group. This is one of the MOST important step of getting PhD Admission, and most people just go ahead and apply and they are rejected. Again, you need strong Recommendation Letters (mostly 3) from known Professors, attesting that you were groomed under their care as your Advisor - another major reason why going for Masters in the USA first is important, because you will build the needed educational research network that will push you into PhD Admission acceptance. Application fee waiver; most R-3 University application fee for Masters is as low as $30 (i.e. #10,800 Naira, at 1$ = #360 naira). There are a lot resources on the internet that can help you both with Practice Tests and SOP writing. Just note, there a lot of great schools that will like to have you in their Masters program even with GTA/GRA/GA. It is also important that you contact the school know their SPECIFIC Admission Requirements before apply. You have not said what you want to study ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() List of Research Universities in the United States (R-1, R-2, R-3): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_research_universities_in_the_United_States Pampaya009: 25 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by frostsc: 8:01am On Mar 05, 2018 |
Very informative piece. Thanks for taking out time to write this. Of course for every contributor here, our advice is based primarily on personal research, experience and what worked for us. Please post more often. GNwafor: |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by TheNobelPrize(m): 2:11pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
Hello Fam, nice work going on here.Even though this is my first time commenting on this thread,I have been a follower for a very long time,appreciating the undying efforts of scholastica16 et al.To be brief and share like the greats here; I got wait-listed at Kansas state university for a direct PhD program. This is my profile: Course-Physics GPA - 3.6/4 WES. GRE-. did not sit for the general, registored,but later picked interest in the subject.The general GRE is not required. Others:I publication in an international journal in India. Also a member of the American Physical Society. Award:Recently received a workshop award from the APS which covers travel expenses and feeding for the March meeting.I got this award when I sent part of my work on wireless electricity. The APS is the largest physics body. I later sent an update to the school on this news.I was told that the chance for second round of offers is by March -April timeframe. Other schools applied: Cornell alone in the US. Didn't apply to more schools because of funds. Please will appreciate comments. Thanks. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Quoran: 3:10pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Quoran: 3:11pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
Did you at any time post on Gradcafe ? I saw someone talk about Physics in Kansas State and the poster was a Nigerian. Be optimistic. Some courses are not so easy to get into their PhD program. Computer science, Philosophy, Economics and Physics are some of them. TheNobelPrize: 3 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Tomiwaa(m): 3:21pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
Fall 2019. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by TheNobelPrize(m): 4:54pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
Quoran: Yea,you are smart.I am the one. Generally some PhD programs will only admit one if they have full funding for an applicant.I was told that they had more than 125 excellent applications for about 10 positions and had to reject many. I am indeed hopeful! 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Shanid(m): 6:05pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
Good day everyone ,I ve been following this thread silently for a very long time and I have learnt alot...but to my issue...im almost through with my youth service but I graduated with 2.78 G.P in child development and family studies .I have decided to further my education (MSC) in US or CANADA...these are my questions... 1.should I sit for GRE and TOEFL or GRE alone. 2.is it neccessary for me to send my transcript to WES. 3.what are my chances of being granted VISA 4.which one will be easier in terms of finances and being granted visa... USA or CANADA?? I will appreciate your response ...thank you in anticipation. Pls experts and experienced people in the house .help a brother...please reply |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by kylexy61(m): 7:02pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
frostsc: At the bolded Including Georgia Institute of Technology? Because I can bet you that GeorgiaTech will open more doors than 90% of regular Universities in USA. 8 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Virtuoso89: 7:26pm On Mar 05, 2018 |
kylexy61: Or California Institute of Technology or MIT etc. Some people just talk through their arses. 3 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 3:02pm On Mar 06, 2018 |
Honestly, the hardest part of the journey so far is not studying for GRE or the ups and down of your application, BUT WAITING FOR DECISION ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 7 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by paulbets: 5:38pm On Mar 06, 2018 |
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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by frostsc: 7:33am On Mar 07, 2018 |
Very true tescoman90: |
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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 11:35am On Mar 07, 2018 |
Just in....... School: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Status: Accepted Program: PhD Cell and Molecular Biology Funding: Yes (GA) I have been on this admission of a thing since 2015. Wrote GRE in 2016 but did not apply to any school due to finance. I sat for another GRE in Nov 2017 and I applied to four schools: U of Arkansas, University of Delaware, New Mexico State University, and MTU. Got a regret mail for U of Delaware already but nothing yet from NMSU and MTU. It's really been God and the encouragement I tap from people on this forum. Profile: UG course: Microbiology GPA: 3.7/4.0 GRE: 307 Toefl: 105 Publication: 1 (but it was after I had already completed all my applications so it did not count really) May those expecting admit and funding get it by His grace.... AMEN!!! 31 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by MasterforceII: 12:00pm On Mar 07, 2018 |
Congrats on your admit! So happy for you. We rejoice with you while we wait anxiously for ours. #Fall2018 #YesWeCan P.S. Uni of Arkansas. Fayetville or little rock? Jumybecks: 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 12:06pm On Mar 07, 2018 |
MasterforceII:Thank you very much........ University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Yours is on the way! 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by elevatedmind: 12:09pm On Mar 07, 2018 |
Jumybecks: Congrats bro...... This is some mad Ginger you dropped...... Damn.... This GRE reading don tire me. 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Quoran: 12:12pm On Mar 07, 2018 |
Congrats Jumybecks 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Tomiwaa(m): 12:19pm On Mar 07, 2018 |
Congratulations, go and proper. Fall 2019 testimony hopeful Jumybecks: 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by reDazey(f): 12:22pm On Mar 07, 2018 |
Jumybecks:Congratulations Jumybecks! 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 12:22pm On Mar 07, 2018 |
elevatedmind:Thanks man! Biko no get tire for that thing called GRE, tackle am wella. Believe me it is worth it and besides it's like a key to your aim 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by stainless91(m): 1:42pm On Mar 07, 2018 |
Jumybecks:congratulations! please if I may ask, did you submit unofficial (scanned) during the application process for admission evaluation? 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by DexxyAlebs(m): 1:48pm On Mar 07, 2018 |
fayeteville or little rock? modified Saw that someone else asked the same question. congratulations Jumybecks: 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by paulbets: 2:55pm On Mar 07, 2018 |
Congratulations Jumybecks It can only get better! 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 2:57pm On Mar 07, 2018 |
paulbets:Thanks sage |
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