Do I need to take TOEFL and GRE if I would like to purse PhD in Computer Science? Both of my Master degrees are taught entirely in English.
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 Feb 17 2014, 08:24 PM
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Feb 17 2014, 11:38 PM
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QUOTE(jeremylhk @ Feb 17 2014, 09:58 PM) Yes, you have to take, according to the website. If you wish, I can help you ask the people in School of Computing. I am an NUS student. Yes, appreciate if you can help to ask the people in School of Computing as our friend here, bb100 from faculty of engineering does not need to take it.  Thank you for your assistance  |
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Feb 17 2014, 11:40 PM
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QUOTE(bb100 @ Feb 17 2014, 11:04 PM) Thanks for summoning me bro! Thanks for the input again.  I don't know about the School of Computing, but for the Faculty of Engineering, we do not need to have TOEFL and GRE scores when we apply for admission. However, once we enroll as a Ph.D candidate, we are required to sit for an English test, called the Diagnostic English Test. This simple test is to gauge our standard of academic English writing. You can always e-mail the person-in-charge of admission for the School of Computing and make an inquiry.   Your previous Master and Degree are from local or overseas institutions?  |
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Feb 17 2014, 11:58 PM
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QUOTE(bb100 @ Feb 17 2014, 11:49 PM) At first I also thought GRE is compulsory, as it is written in the Faculty of Engineering Ph.D admission website. Mana tau tak payah wohh. So it is better to check with the School lahh to confirm. TOEFL/IELTS courses alone will cost me thousands liao I remember GRE tu tak murah kalo nak ambil. QUOTE(bb100 @ Feb 17 2014, 11:50 PM) My first degree is from a local university. Lepas tu straight pergi Ph.D tak ambil Master's. Noted with thanks  . Perhaps I should opt for Network security areas in Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in your current faculty. |
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Feb 18 2014, 12:07 AM
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QUOTE(bb100 @ Feb 18 2014, 12:02 AM) You can e-mail some of the Professors and see if they have any openings for a Ph.D candidate. This is how I found my boss in NUS. So, need to find and contact potential supervisor first. Noted, its quite awkward to write a letter liao Tell them your area of interest and see if they are willing to take you in. |
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Feb 18 2014, 12:52 AM
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QUOTE(bb100 @ Feb 18 2014, 12:19 AM) Let me summon another NUS Ph.D student, exquisite_markas. Thanks for the tips Yea. Your application will be stronger if you already have a potential supervisor. Some more during the interview, the interviewers will ask u whether you sudah contact you punya supervisor. Tak payah draft letter panjang2 bro. A few lines to intro yourself and your intentions, a few lines to describe you punya research interests, and finally ask him if he is looking for Ph.D students. Senang je bro. Lepas tu tunggu reply.  . Btw, do I need to write official letter - following some format and standard (attached it through email) or just a normal email? |
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Feb 18 2014, 01:01 AM
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QUOTE(bb100 @ Feb 18 2014, 01:00 AM) No need official letter wan bro. Like how you write your daily e-mails to your boss lahh. wohoo. No need official letter. Thank you again for the all the tips |
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Feb 18 2014, 01:22 AM
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QUOTE(bb100 @ Feb 18 2014, 01:06 AM) No problem bro! Final tip: pastikan engrand you tu bukan engrand yang you selalu guna kat /k/.  |
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Feb 19 2014, 03:57 AM
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QUOTE(XterNalz @ Feb 18 2014, 07:33 PM) This is not applicable to NUS SOC where PhD students are admitted without pre-assigned supervisors. They will look for supervisors only when they have started their PhD studies. Some professors even require you to do well in some courses (especially those taught by them) before agreeing to supervise you. Thanks for the information. How about GRE and TOEFL/IELTS? Is it mandatory?The admission committee most probably does not expect you to make contact with the professors but it would not hurt at all to take advantage of this. |
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Feb 19 2014, 04:05 AM
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QUOTE(exquisite_markas @ Feb 18 2014, 03:34 PM) Another tips bro, don't forget to point out your research interest, as well as your strong points. The next intake application deadline is in June 2014. I'll spent some time to stalk my future supervisor. Since my research interest is in cyber security, perhaps I should left some interest notes in his personal files or deface it to gain his attention. Potential supervisors will not feel too excited to read a "blank" email. You also have to do some homework first. Google your potential boss' name and see what is he up to recently. One accurate way is to look at his/her recent publications.  Thank you for the tips sir |
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Feb 23 2014, 01:16 AM
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I'm wondering if Computer Security related domain is also part of the research focus in Faculty of Engineering?
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering bb100exquisite_markas TQ |
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Feb 24 2014, 02:09 AM
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QUOTE(exquisite_markas @ Feb 23 2014, 10:05 AM) I don't think so bro. Reliable sources told me that the word "Computer" in the Dept of ECE means that they are focusing on communication and control systems, and robotics. GRE liao .. They have nothing to do with Computer Science or IT. Perhaps you can check out this website. http://www.ece.nus.edu.sg/research/ But I am very sure the School of Computing do have Security-related research under Computer Science. Check out this website. http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/research/ Noted with thanks sir .... |
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Feb 24 2014, 08:03 PM
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QUOTE(exquisite_markas @ Feb 24 2014, 10:31 AM) Yup, it's stated in their admission requirement that international applicants have to submit GRE score. But it is always best to check with the admission office about this issue. I have sent an email to the School of Computing about this query and see what they have to respond. Will keep you updated. QUOTE(exquisite_markas @ Feb 24 2014, 11:17 AM) Irzani, the SoC replied: Dear Mr Exquisite_markas ... thank you for your assistance. Really appreciate it ... So everything is clear now bro. GRE/TOEFL test score is not required.   x 99999999999999999 |
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Feb 25 2014, 06:34 PM
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QUOTE(exquisite_markas @ Feb 25 2014, 09:38 AM) Small matter bro. The next intake - January Intake: 15 June** (of previous calendar year). If SPA didn't call me earlier, then I'll proceeds with the application. So which semester are you applying to? |
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Feb 25 2014, 06:55 PM
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QUOTE(exquisite_markas @ Feb 25 2014, 06:38 PM) What are you applying with SPA? Currently I'm 'simpanan lantikan' in SPA. If there is any vacancy, they will open to the reserves first.Are you applying with your Bachelor's degree? May I know your CGPA? Maybe can PM me. For the PhD application, I'll be applying using my Masters as my degree is second class upper only: 1st Master: 3.44 2nd Master : 3.87 (Expected to get 3.89 or 3.90 by the end of May/June 2014) My degree is above 3 but so so only. |
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QUOTE(bb100 @ Feb 25 2014, 11:28 PM) Fuiyohh!! Double masters tue! Yup, coursework liao. The current theses already make me almost puke to read over 60 journals and books within few months. I didn't know what will be awaiting me once I step in into research degrees. By koswork ke bang?Btw, if I got the call to the SPA or other good jobs prior of receiving offer from any universities, I'll proceeds with plan B, Master of Philosophy in UM/UKM for a preparation to research world. On the third year onwards, I'll attempt to 'jejilat' my boss or higher level bosses to allow me to take sabbatical/unpaid leave to proceeds with PhD study. Or I'll just quit if I got scholarship/funds. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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