KAUST Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 3 hours ago, Soulhighman said: Which program did you choose? Electro Physics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulhighman Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 34 minutes ago, KAUST said: Electro Physics Okay. Goodluck to you. I was looking for someone in bioscience. Is your program msc or PhD? And I would like to ask this question. I chose msc bioscience and I already highlighted the name of a particular professor who pm I would like to work with. Though it is understood that it is not compulsory for an MSc applicant to name a professor of Interest and that is precisely why I decided not to send a message to him. But I'm now considering it. My question is that "will sending the message to him aid my admission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAUST Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) 3 hours ago, Soulhighman said: Okay. Goodluck to you. I was looking for someone in bioscience. Is your program msc or PhD? And I would like to ask this question. I chose msc bioscience and I already highlighted the name of a particular professor who pm I would like to work with. Though it is understood that it is not compulsory for an MSc applicant to name a professor of Interest and that is precisely why I decided not to send a message to him. But I'm now considering it. My question is that "will sending the message to him aid my admission? Well I am no expert about that but I just say don't do anything foolish that can convey any wrong impression of yours. Faculty sponsor is not necessary for Masters so just wait. I am a candidate of MS/PhD (direct PhD after BS). Interviews have been started both personal and technical. Today I got the call for personal interview as well. Although I already have world renowned faculty sponsor but still they are going to conduct another technical interview because I am facing some competition in particular field. Not to mention I had the technical interview before applying to KAUST. So anything can happen and now I have personal interview prior to that of another technical!! Though, I don't myself understand the logical behind another technical interview! So even I have a faculty sponsor but still I am facing troubles. You should have contacted prof if u wanted to, before applying. It wont do any good to you now, in my views (which may not worth a dime to others). So Goodluck and pray for me as well Edited January 27, 2016 by KAUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulhighman Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 1 hour ago, KAUST said: Well I am no expert about that but I just say don't do anything foolish that can convey any wrong impression of yours. Faculty sponsor is not necessary for Masters so just wait. I am a candidate of MS/PhD (direct PhD after BS). Interviews have been started both personal and technical. Today I got the call for personal interview as well. Although I already have world renowned faculty sponsor but still they are going to conduct another technical interview because I am facing some competition in particular field. Not to mention I had the technical interview before applying to KAUST. So anything can happen and now I have personal interview prior to that of another technical!! Though, I don't myself understand the logical behind another technical interview! So even I have a faculty sponsor but still I am facing troubles. You should have contacted prof if u wanted to, before applying. It wont do any good to you now, in my views (which may not worth a dime to others). So Goodluck and pray for me as well Thanks and goodluck to you too. I will follow your advice. However, I wasn't expecting an interview invitation from them until few hours ago when i just confirmed that the only referee remainibg that had not submitted my recommendation letter has done so. So I think I can now expect their interview. I will be praying. I hope I'm selected. Thanks once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infamuz Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 7 hours ago, KAUST said: Well I am no expert about that but I just say don't do anything foolish that can convey any wrong impression of yours. Faculty sponsor is not necessary for Masters so just wait. I am a candidate of MS/PhD (direct PhD after BS). Interviews have been started both personal and technical. Today I got the call for personal interview as well. Although I already have world renowned faculty sponsor but still they are going to conduct another technical interview because I am facing some competition in particular field. Not to mention I had the technical interview before applying to KAUST. So anything can happen and now I have personal interview prior to that of another technical!! Though, I don't myself understand the logical behind another technical interview! So even I have a faculty sponsor but still I am facing troubles. You should have contacted prof if u wanted to, before applying. It wont do any good to you now, in my views (which may not worth a dime to others). So Goodluck and pray for me as well That is hella weird, lol. Good luck on that. Did they say, the another personal interview will be in istanbul.? xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAUST Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, infamuz said: That is hella weird, lol. Good luck on that. Did they say, the another personal interview will be in istanbul.? xD lol yes it is weird. No, no, Its technical that I am having again which is unusual. I have heard people taking personal twice but technical again is rare and bizarre (I think someone with more stronger profile is competing too). It's on skype as well. Fingers crossed! Edited January 28, 2016 by KAUST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAUST Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 10 hours ago, Soulhighman said: Thanks and goodluck to you too. I will follow your advice. However, I wasn't expecting an interview invitation from them until few hours ago when i just confirmed that the only referee remainibg that had not submitted my recommendation letter has done so. So I think I can now expect their interview. I will be praying. I hope I'm selected. Thanks once again. You will for sure. Good Luck Soulhighman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulhighman Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 8 minutes ago, KAUST said: You will for sure. Good Luck Amin. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAUST MS/PhD Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hello guys! Any news regarding interviews (academic and personal) ? I had my academic interview with POI yesterday, it went well... basically get ready to talk about your research interests and why you want to do a phd (like why you are commited to spend 3-5 years of your life on it, what are your plans etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadupleix Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Anyone applying for the math/stats program? I had 2 personal & academic mixed interviews from professors of the department and a official academic interview this week and now one of the professor who interviewed me wants to recommend me to his program and asks for another interview. I have no idea what this means because the admission process of this school seems so atypical to me so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeologyMajor Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 On 27/01/2016 at 5:29 AM, Soulhighman said: Hello. I am also applying for masters in Biosciences. I am from Nigeria and I had my Bsc in microbiology in a Nigerian University (4.58/5.00). Someone told me to put my mind off kaust because all the Nigerians kaust usually admit are those that bagged their previous degrees in Europe or USA. This is really discouraging. And please, do you know of any msc bioscience applicant that has been interviewed? It is obvious that KAUST don't give consideration to Nigerian students that have a Nigeria Certificate, they prefer those with degrees from USA and Europe. Well that is not fair.... Anyhow, there is no harm in trying your luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulhighman Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Yeah,GeologyMajor.There is no harm in trying. That is why I am still hoping. Have they called you for interview? And are you a Nigerian graduate too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeologyMajor Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 10 hours ago, Soulhighman said: Yeah,GeologyMajor.There is no harm in trying. That is why I am still hoping. Have they called you for interview? And are you a Nigerian graduate too? yeah i am a nigerian graduate @Soulhighman i have'nt been called for interview yet, but hoping for the best. i think we should connect with each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siriux Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Anyone got the notification for 2nd interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAUST MS/PhD Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) nope not yet Edited February 1, 2016 by Kaust applicant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulhighman Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 13 hours ago, GeologyMajor said: yeah i am a nigerian graduate @Soulhighman i have'nt been called for interview yet, but hoping for the best. i think we should connect with each other. Yeah. My whatsapp number is 07062573253 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siriux Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Well, I just finished the second interview very early this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAUST Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Done with the personal interview. It lasted about 6 to 7 mins.. Two highly non-professional local guys.. first I waited about 1 hr to hear from them then they were not even be able to get my English and was telling to slow down again and again!!! they told me admission KAUST will contact me again so keep checking your email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAUST Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 @siriux 2nd means personal? How was that? Mine was short.. Can't judge anything.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infamuz Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Update: I completed the personal interview (7-10 mins) over Skype on Jan 24th and was informed that i might be invited to Washington dc for another final face to face personal interview. As they told, got an invitation for face to face around mid February (weekday). Planning to push it that weekend. (sounds like a visa interview to me) Edited February 2, 2016 by infamuz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAUST Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 @infamuz Best of Luck!! Go nail that interview! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siriux Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 On 2/2/2016 at 6:12 AM, KAUST said: @siriux 2nd means personal? How was that? Mine was short.. Can't judge anything.. Yes, personal interview. Not to bad, around 10 minutes. And I got the Email today that decision will come into 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Thuy-Duong Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Hello all Bro., I am Thuy, I also applied application to KAUST for fall semester. I was sponsored by a professor of KAUST who recommended me to admission committee. I underwent two interviews well with my professor and another professor in faculty. However in the interview on 31 Jan of admission committee, because of some problems that I answered interviewers not truly fluently. So I am worrying about the final result. please give me some advices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MS/PhD applicant Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Hi Thuy, well the admission committee has a final word on the application, but since your POI gave a good feedback on you then I wouldn't really worry about some minor problems during personal interview. If your background is solid then everything should be good. Good luck to all of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Thuy-Duong Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 15 hours ago, MS/PhD applicant said: Hi Thuy, well the admission committee has a final word on the application, but since your POI gave a good feedback on you then I wouldn't really worry about some minor problems during personal interview. If your background is solid then everything should be good. Good luck to all of us! thanks you, hope the best lucks come to us. If you have any news plz share for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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