KingLinglee:

I just did

So fast. Wow

Olalekank:

So fast. Wow

Lol I've been asking for weeks no one answered..

I'm more than happy to cease this opportunity

Good day house,

Pls I need your suggestions on this. what are the things I can submit to help my application stand out for funding decision making aside test scores and SOP. The graduate coordinator said I should submit what ever I think will make I file outstanding.

Pls I need ideas �

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elevatedmind:
Hello all!!

I have a friend - a med student in year four. He wants to specialize in US after completing his MBBS here. Please, I would like to know the path doctors take. I am thinking writing the GRE and TOEFL then applying for a Master's in Public Health; then on getting there, they complete the MS in Public Health and go on to specialize. Please, anyone with knowledge should enlighten me and if possible, point me to someone that has done similar stuff on this trend.

Thanks a lot. I look forward to your replies.

First off, he's still in his 4th year of medical school and should focus on getting his MBBS first as he still has 3 major exams to write in medical school. It's really very easy to get distracted.

With regards to a path, there are several paths. The easiest path will be to write USMLE step 1 (and if possible, step 2ck) during his housejob period. The closest centre is in Ghana. If he's certain he won't be taking any governmental appointment in the future, then he can skip his NYSC.

After applying and getting admitted to an MPH programme (should apply during housejob or NYSC), he can work towards writing step 2cs and step 3 exams while doing his MPH. If he can get an observership while doing his MPH, it will help. Note that studying for the USMLE exams is very intensive and his MPH may suffer as a result. Also, he should put extra effort to getting very good scores on his USMLE exams. A failed exam will impact tremendously on his chances of getting a residency spot; so he should only write the exams when he's fully prepared.

All in all, like I said previously, he should focus on getting his MBBS first.

Hope this helps.

mike1994reds:

Don't even contemplate it, it can't work. Paying for school by working would work if you are in a community college or something, they are way cheaper than $19k

Bro ,If i have #2.5M in handy can will i be able to study in community colleges in Baltimore precisely BCCC ... I have an aunt to stay with. In Baltimore.





Cc:Everyone

Sheq:





There is this saying that says ''If we don't fight we have failed, but if
we fight we can either fail or succeed''. So forget the tuition part for
now and put in some work. First, you need to decide on the course
you want to study, To save you some stress start from this
website http://graddecision.org/ to know the application process, So
step 1) Decide on the course you want to study 2) Search for schools
using a) www.msinus.com (open this website with a laptop, you
should see a list of school and ranking for some of the most
common courses, you can start from there
b) www.gradschools.com c) www.google.com (you can just type 'msc
in bla bla in the us in google' d) www.usnews.com e) www.4icu.org .
3) check up the website of the schools you find, to see the
requirements. most schools will require GRE and some will require
both gre and toefl . 4) Register for standardize exam and take it. You
can register for gre as soon as you are ready and prepared to take
the exam. Its done online at www.ets.org. You can also get all the
information you need about the exam on the website. You will get
adequate materials to prepare for the exam in this dropbox I
createdhttps://www.dropbox.com/sh/t9ot6d07hp1lkm7/
AADL_dTihjEvNBRCBsmAcoXja?dl=0
TOEFL is an English test required by some US universities. though,
some schools waive due to the fact that Nigeria is an Anglophone
country.
For toefl, all you need are the speaking noteful videos in the link
below, the ets toefl guide is enough to ace the exam for other
sections. Just download the toefl ETS Guide from there website and
the simulation test.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/45tvc3ifi8wh8sh/
AACXR5j6l3nsWK8vZx5P28TVa?dl=0
As for the Tuition, if you have good results (GRE, GPA, Toefl), SOP
and LOR; US schools do offer assistanship to graduate students. This
can either be Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant or
Administrative Assistant. Depending on the school, if you get an
assistantship, your Tuition will be waived and you will also be paid a
monthly stipend that can take care of your living expenses. One
advice, once you shortlist schools, send emails to the grad cord of
the schools and ask specific questions relating to that course and
funding opportunities, be very explicit.
Lastly, there are basically 2 admission session in the US, Spring
(Jan) and Fall (August). Schools admit more students in Fall, so Its
advisable you plan towards Fall 2018. If you plan to resume in fall
2018, make sure you submit all your application documents before
ending of Dec 2017. If you don't give it a trial, you will never know.My
philosophy in life is to always do my part, with that I don't get to
regret later. Above all, if you believe in God,pray to him..if not, good
for you.

Thank you.

Godchangemylife:

Bro ,If i have #2.5M in handy can will i be able to study in community colleges in Baltimore precisely BCCC ... I have an aunt to stay with. In Baltimore.





Cc:Everyone

I dont know about Baltimore, but you should be fine with that money at least for a year.

mike1994reds:

I dont know about Baltimore, but you should be fine with that money at least for a year.

Okay bro thanks.

mike1994reds:

I dont know about Baltimore, but you should be fine with that money at least for a year.

I have got one more question can i pm you , or probably i say it here

Timotee:


First off, he's still in his 4th year of medical school and should focus on getting his MBBS first as he still has 3 major exams to write in medical school. It's really very easy to get distracted.

With regards to a path, there are several paths. The easiest path will be to write USMLE step 1 (and if possible, step 2ck) during his housejob period. The closest centre is in Ghana. If he's certain he won't be taking any governmental appointment in the future, then he can skip his NYSC.

After applying and getting admitted to an MPH programme (should apply during housejob or NYSC), he can work towards writing step 2cs and step 3 exams while doing his MPH. If he can get an observership while doing his MPH, it will help. Note that studying for the USMLE exams is very intensive and his MPH may suffer as a result. Also, he should put extra effort to getting very good scores on his USMLE exams. A failed exam will impact tremendously on his chances of getting a residency spot; so he should only write the exams when he's fully prepared.

All in all, like I said previously, he should focus on getting his MBBS first.

Hope this helps.

Thanks a lot Sir for your reply. I really appreciate. I will relay your message to him and invite him to this trend. Please, can he connect with you for guidance in the future?

Hello house.. Who can give an advice on what to do please. I was denied the first time because of an outrageous tuition fee. Only my dad can take care of the whole expenses but the vo said he believes am a genuine student but doesn't think I can for afford d fee. The fee is roughly 39k USD and I went with a bank statement of 24mil naira. He went in for some minutes with the bank statement (I don't know what he went to do), he returned it immediately he got back and asked what mum does and the number of siblings I have. My assumption was that he was thinking maybe we would go bankrupt after paying the fee. I didn't argue and I left. I don't want to show desperation by applying to a cheaper school. I got admission to one cheaper school tho but it won't help me on the job at all, the first school with the outrageous tuition fee gave me a concentration that would be directly on the job when am back in naija.
My question is this, can I reapply again with the same school, but this time I want to go with three bank statements, my main sponsor which is my dad(40% of d fee) ,uncle is willing to help too (35%), lastly my boss at work with the company account and a letter of support.
Meanwhile I want to send only my Dad soa to the school.
Opinions please

Emusan:


I haven't used my passport anytime, can I be denied visa because of that?

No you cannot. Myself and many others got our 1st Visa on virgin passport.

I will like to know if the 39k is tuition alone or it's both tuition and living expenses.

FriendlyTop:
Hello house.. Who can give an advice on what to do please. I was denied the first time because of an outrageous tuition fee. Only my dad can take care of the whole expenses but the vo said he believes am a genuine student but doesn't think I can for afford d fee. The fee is roughly 39k USD and I went with a bank statement of 24mil naira. He went in for some minutes with the bank statement (I don't know what he went to do), he returned it immediately he got back and asked what mum does and the number of siblings I have. My assumption was that he was thinking maybe we would go bankrupt after paying the fee. I didn't argue and I left. I don't want to show desperation by applying to a cheaper school. I got admission to one cheaper school tho but it won't help me on the job at all, the first school with the outrageous tuition fee gave me a concentration that would be directly on the job when am back in naija.
My question is this, can I reapply again with the same school, but this time I want to go with three bank statements, my main sponsor which is my dad(40% of d fee) ,uncle is willing to help too (35%), lastly my boss at work with the company account and a letter of support.
Meanwhile I want to send only my Dad soa to the school.
Opinions please

kfrosh:
I will like to know if the 39k is tuition alone or it's both tuition and living expenses.

It covers everything sorry...Living expenses, tuition fee and books/insurance..my tuition fee is roughly $16k, living is about 18k usd

These V.Os are very funny with their judgements most times. An account statement of 24 million will almost cover 2 years of study, talkless of a year tuition. You should just get a co-sponsor and you will be fine. In fact you can still go with same statement of that amount and get your visa but to be on a safer side, get a co-sponsor and refire. No need of switching school, this might not go well with another V.O

FriendlyTop:

It covers everything sorry...Living expenses, tuition fee and books/insurance..my tuition fee is roughly $16k, living is about 18k usd

Thanks boss.. Really appreciate the response

kfrosh:
These V.Os are very funny with their judgements most times. An account statement of 24 million will almost cover 2 years of study, talkless of a year tuition. You should just get a co-sponsor and you will be fine. In fact you can still go with same statement of that amount and get your visa but to be on a safer side, get a co-sponsor and refire. No need of switching school, this might not go well with another V.O

GboyegaD:


No you cannot. Myself and many others got our 1st Visa on virgin passport.

waooo thanks for this encouragement

Abacino007:
Good day house,

Pls I need your suggestions on this. what are the things I can submit to help my application stand out for funding decision making aside test scores and SOP. The graduate coordinator said I should submit what ever I think will make I file outstanding.

Pls I need ideas �

A detailed resume that highlights your strength and successes. You could also include the abstract of your undergraduate project under the unpublished/paper session.

FriendlyTop:
Hello house.. Who can give an advice on what to do please. I was denied the first time because of an outrageous tuition fee. Only my dad can take care of the whole expenses but the vo said he believes am a genuine student but doesn't think I can for afford d fee. The fee is roughly 39k USD and I went with a bank statement of 24mil naira. He went in for some minutes with the bank statement (I don't know what he went to do), he returned it immediately he got back and asked what mum does and the number of siblings I have. My assumption was that he was thinking maybe we would go bankrupt after paying the fee. I didn't argue and I left. I don't want to show desperation by applying to a cheaper school. I got admission to one cheaper school tho but it won't help me on the job at all, the first school with the outrageous tuition fee gave me a concentration that would be directly on the job when am back in naija.
My question is this, can I reapply again with the same school, but this time I want to go with three bank statements, my main sponsor which is my dad(40% of d fee) ,uncle is willing to help too (35%), lastly my boss at work with the company account and a letter of support.
Meanwhile I want to send only my Dad soa to the school.
Opinions please

Maintain your current school and probably work on your answers. You may back up your dad's account with the letter of support from the company. It only does not show a good tie, it also justifies the program as worthy to your future earnings.

Hello, please hope University at Buffalo is not on the embassy blacklist?

Godchangemylife:
I have got one more question can i pm you , or probably i say it here

You can ask it here, might be useful to someone else

No problem thank you!

GboyegaD:


Maintain your current school and probably work on your answers. You may back up your dad's account with the letter of support from the company. It only does not show a good tie, it also justifies the program as worthy to your future earnings.

Hello, has anyone applied to Minot State University?
I called them, and was told my transcript would have to be sent officially in a sealed envelope by my high school.
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How about my WAEC too?

Is this true?

I need someone who applied to this school to assist with information, as the lady was just typing while talking.

Good evening everyone
I'm intending to GRE exam, I'm in cross river state presently, please I need information on any center in cross river state or close by, the price as at latest and time it will be coming up?
Thanks in anticipation.

Just checking in. Hope everyone's doing ok. Looking at transcripts on here it's sad to see how people have abused the freedom students used to enjoy. Back in the day, US Embassies hardly bothered with documents. Just go there and speak truthfully, intelligently with a clear-cut plan for your future and you're most likely going to get your visa. What a shame.

I'm shocked to see the number of "admistrative processing" cases. The mistake many prospective/current students make is the inability to think for themselves and/or think outside the box. Taking horrible advice and just making irrational decisions and hoping for the best.

My eyes have opened to so many things in a little over 2 years. Things I really wish I knew before leaving Naija. Some low-key career-paths where you'll make a fortune and be set up for life. Writing this is almost making me angry sef.

For those who just arrived here and others planning to come, don't come and waste 2 years of your life on nonsense o. There are multiple paths to the market. Don't let anyone tell you their way is the only way. Stay informed and think outside the box. In two years, while your mates are running up and down looking for the jobs their grandfathers did not keep for them here, you'll be using employers to do shakara, with multiple options available to you.

lolokike:
Hello, please hope University at Buffalo is not on the embassy blacklist?

Lol. Do you genuinely believe the Embassy has a blacklist AND there's someone on here who has access to that blacklist? See, if you have the qualification and you wanna go to the school, apply there and go get your visa.

Good day All, Please I need advise on what needed to go for interview at US Embassy....I have a virgin passport ...Purpose of my going is to attend 3days conference in Miami to be sponsored by my company. Have not traveled out of Nija before. Please help a bro very urgent.

Hello everyone

I have a female friend in West Virginia, she has promised to help me get admitted in to West Virginia University. Which is about 1hr drive from her place, if eventually i get admitted what should be my next move ?

I have National Diploma in computer science

Please i need someone to help out.