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10 Feb, 6 tweets, 8 min read
Schools/Programs Dropping GRE as Part of their Admission Requirements: a Thread.

Applying to graduate school & your concern is GRE? Please check the below lists👇.

1. Biology, Ecology, Biomedical & other life sciences (Credit: @jdhallphd): docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

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2. Public Health Graduate Programs Dropping GRE Requirements (Credit: @JAMicrobe): docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

3. Chemistry & Biochemistry (Credit: Olivia and Ashley): docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

4. Chemistry (Credit: Alive Batka): docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

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5. Computer Science (Credit: Pat Pannuto): docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

6. Mathematics- USA&Canada (Credit: Emily T Winn): docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

7. Mathematics (Credit: Hannah Bennet): docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

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8. Plant Associated Programs (Credit: Megan Lynch): docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

9. Geology & Geography (Credit: Sarah Ledford): docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

10. Astronomy/Physics (Credit: James Guillochon): docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

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11. Cognitive Psychology/ Neuroscience (Credit: Pinar Toptas): docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

12. Clinical/Counseling Psychology (Credit: Karen Tang/Aradhana Srinagesh): docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

Please prioritize emailing Professors in the school listed above for obvious reasons.

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1 Feb
LIST OF CHEAP (GOOD) SCHOOLS IN CANADA FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Most times Prof wants to accept you, but when they think of the associated cost😒- they give up!

Listed below are some schools you should prioritize emailing Profs there.

(N.B: Cheap is RELATIVE)

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In an avg. Uni in Canada, Int students need ~$ 20 to 30K/year (CAD) for tuition fees. Too high & might even be the total amount Prof wants to give you- Perhaps clarifies why you're not getting a response when you email and not necessarily because of your profile?

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So, by emailing schools with lower tuition fees, you stand a better chance of getting a response (and possibly acceptance).

Need help on writing an email to Professor? Check this thread



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14 Jan
FAQ on Mastercard Scholarship at McGill University🇨🇦.

Have you been nominated by McGill University for MCF Scholarship? Congratulations!

In this thread, I’ll provide answers to some common questions I’ve received over the last few months. Please forward to anyone you know.

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1. HOW DO I WRITE A SPONSOR LETTER: Basically, whoever paid for your undergraduate needs to write a letter, detailing how much was paid & for what. Please see a sample of mine- for your own good, don’t copy (remember, I don't need it again, it’s YOU) & they know me well.

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2. ESSAY- Mastercard requires 4 essays- Please be guided, each should be <= 300words. Number 3 was divided into 3 parts - to guide you on your response (all should be <=300). Please see:

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30 Dec 20
Writing Emails to Professor; Important tips & Samples for your consideration

Every year, Profs get several emails from students & difficult to accept all. You want to ensure yours is concise & deserve a response. This thread will provide insight & some samples you can use.

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Your opening statement; Here, please briefly introduce yourself & connect your interest with the Prof's own (refer to sample attached). Mention one or two of the Prof's research areas that you've checked and find interesting.

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Following this, let them know what you've done in the past: Demonstrate your experiences & tools you use (this is important for them to gauge your fit). E.g: I have good experience working with neural networks, ensemble forecasting & published a paper in ABC Journal.

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7 Dec 20
Writing Statement of Purpose for Graduate Admission: Some Important Tips to Note

I have reviewed many scholarship essays over the past few months. While some are great, I see common trends.

I would like to drop some points here for consideration to improve your essay.

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Sometime in August 2020, I wrote two threads on writing graduate admission essays, if you missed them, please check.

1. Statement of Purpose and Personal Statement



2. Writing Graduate Essay using STAR Model



Now, let's go

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1. Be sure of what you’re writing, be sure to verify facts and claims. Otherwise, the Prof (or admission committee) reading your essays will be wary and assume you're not well informed of literature in your field (better not to say what you don't know)👇

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23 Nov 20
WRITING PROPOSAL FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICATION

Are you applying for scholarships that require you to submit a research proposal or in your final year writing project soon? This thread gives a comprehensive overview of proposal writing. Also, u see some samples at the end

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Generally, "writing sample/proposal" is used to assess your level of fit for graduate school, provide justification for your research. Needless to say, In your pursuit of graduate studies, you write a lot of articles, thesis, etc. So, it’s very important you start early.

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N.B:
1.This is not final, it may (& often) change. So, you’re not expected to be a Master. Rather, it should be well-thought-out & makes you competitive
2. This is based on my personal opinion & doesn't reflect the opinion of my school, lab & not making a general clarifier

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13 Nov 20
FULLY-FUNDED MSc Positions (Part 4)

This is for you if you have a degree in Environmental Sciences, Geography, Chemistry, Ecology?
@Ijesha_canadian @olumuyiwaayo @arawu_samuel, @AnumahABD @Oludeewon @Iam_MrPackagin @particular6 @abimbola08 @matajson @AdeleyeSamuelA

Pls RT

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If you missed my previous posts on available grad positions, see the link below. Check @Damola_Ak and @olumuyiwaayo for Ph.D. related posting.



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1. MSc position in the Depart of Geography, Miami University (Ohio), USA
The student would focus on the stream component and examine how land use and climate change impact water quality within agriculturally dominated watersheds.
The deadline to apply is Feb 1st.

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