Getting Graduate Assistantships in the USA.

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[@Furrplaytime]

I came to the United States with little funds and no scholarship within the 2 month of being here I got a graduate assistantship job. This life is a risk. A lot of people discouraged me but you have to put in work to be successful

[@great_j]

It is extremely difficult to get Visa without scholarship or assistantship

[@OkayVonny]

I’m happy for you. Yes, life is a risk… but I would also be kind enough to let people know that it’s extremely difficult but they can make it through despite the difficulties. I know someone who came in without an assistantship and got one in his third semester… his first two semesters were more than difficult.

[@OkayVonny]

You’re right Crystall. It takes the grace of God.

[@naeemnawaz4590]

Hi man

[@Ennytrippen]

WOW. What did you say to convince the Visa officer? I'm really interested.

[@maoakuh2601]

I have been following so many, but yours is unique. Learnt something. I actually applied to a school without checking the assistantship.

[@OkayVonny]

I’m glad you found it useful

[@micheldongmo8155]

Thanks for the input! I've been admitted yesterday as an assistant at Georgia State. 🙏🙏🙏

[@sandhyabhatta1848]

Hey how did you shortlist the universities? And applied for assistantship? If you can share then it would be of great help

[@micheldongmo8155]

@@sandhyabhatta1848 Hi! I first selected the kind of program I can apply to. Then I looked for Colleges Which offered TA in that line. Finally I started applying to as many as possible. I didn't get one at the first try. Try to build a strong application, focusing on the relevance of your background and why that college is fit for your projects. You should really understand how things work there.

[@sandhyabhatta1848]

@@micheldongmo8155 thank you so much for the response ❤️ How to find out if they offer assistantship or not?

[@micheldongmo8155]

@@sandhyabhatta1848 Generally all programs conditions are clearly mentioned on their website. And there are many types of assistantship.

[@OkayVonny]

Yaaaaayyyyy!!!! Good news 🥰

[@ahmedola2214]

Thank you Vonny. you inspire me to start my graduate application. i am impressed. i hope to connect with you soon. You method of information dissemination is superb. well done. i will need your help ma'am.

[@OkayVonny]

Thank you, Ahmed. Yes, please start. Let me know if you have questions.

[@theglovermedia4750]

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[@OkayVonny]

Amen somebody 😂

[@magnificalcorecraft-macramediy]

Thank you ❤ Really helpful. You're so natural. I love that. All the best 🎉

[@OkayVonny]

Thank you so much!

[@Amirkolo]

Very well. Thank you for this information. I was really dumbfounded how to start this journey

[@OkayVonny]

I’m glad you found this video useful 💕

[@taghreedahmed1328]

​​@OkayVonny Thank for the amazing work and your time replying to the comments! I have some questions if you don't mind: 1- The proof of fund we get from the university/ department, don't we? Or is there something I'm missing? 2- And also in the case of assistantship how much does funding the visa fee cost? 3- I want to make sure that I understand the process properly, the first thing to do is communicating the professors in the program of interest and showcasing my skills and qualifications, then if I got an approval I should go to fill the assistantship and admission applications? Then I should wait for a final response which may be a rejection inspite of the department's approval? 4- Is it possible to provide the TOEFL/IELTS score after the application and the institution response if I didn't manage to take the test early? 5- The last thing will be the deadline, if I'm interested in a fall 2024 assistantship, is it too late to start communicating departments and filling applications now?

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[@OkayVonny]

Thank you so much, Emmanuel. I appreciate your comment

[@benjaminfaith2549]

Hi Yvonne, thank you so much for the amazing information you are sharing. I do appreciate! I'll like to ask, does applying for funding (Assistantship) require a separate application from your admissions application?

[@OkayVonny]

Hi Faith, it depends on the school. I’ve seen schools like Missouri S&T doesn’t require a different application for assistantship but Ohio state university does.

[@benjaminfaith2549]

@@OkayVonny Okay! Thank you very much for the feedback.

[@arabboyakhmadullaev7914]

Thank you for such an amazing video

[@patrickrumbu2902]

7:54 👏🏿👏🏿 Plus you have an amazing smile

[@OkayVonny]

Thank you 🤍

[@naturalqueens4049]

The way I suffered to get my master transcript!!!😂😂😂

[@OkayVonny]

My dear! Sorry

[@dahunsipaul1689]

Very resourceful!

[@OkayVonny]

I’m glad 💕

[@lindatekpekikwao8305]

kindly do a video on what the email should entail and before applying were you asked to write an SOP

[@tonyonyia7357]

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[@pharmclare]

Thank you for sharing these helpful information 😊

[@OkayVonny]

Im glad it’s useful to you. Thanks for watching

[@simonjunior184]

The hardest part when applying for grad school is LOA. It's pretty hard to get LOA especially when u wanted to apply for multiple universities. Recommenders won't help u more than once.

[@OkayVonny]

I’m so sorry. I’ll do a video about this

[@simonjunior184]

@@OkayVonny Thank you in advance

[@marshmallow.x9021]

Great video 👏 did you get your assistantship while you were still back home? And did you apply separately for it or it was through the application for admission? Also I think you are in texas and I heard in texas universities graduate assistantships only cover the out of state portion of the tuition is that true or did you get full tuition waive? I hope you can answer?

[@OkayVonny]

Hi. Yes, I got it back home. I didn’t do a separate application but some schools require that. Yes, you’re right… only out of state tuition.

[@sheillazabari108]

Hi Yvonne..I have admission to Minnesota University State Mankato. But currently, they don't have assistantship. Is it possible for me to apply for graduate assistantship in other universities where I have no admission.

[@nathaliareboucasdasilva7242]

Hi Vonny. Thank you for your video. I have a question I want to begin school only if I have an assistantship. Is it possible for you to be accepted in a university with an assistantship guaranteed? before you fully commit?

[@emmakekelele]

Some educational institutions combine the notification of admission decisions with the outcome of graduate assistantship position selections. While others , you can apply for them once you're admitted unconditionally into a program. My advice is to contact the program coordinator about the options available.

[@danieleromonsele]

Nice one!

[@OkayVonny]

Thanks Daniel. I appreciate you watching my videos and commenting 💕

[@davethemax]

Very real..,love every bit...

[@OkayVonny]

I’m glad 🤍

[@1daneet]

Thanks for this explanation, by the way you are pretty.

[@teeyanshak7273]

Thank you. Really helpful. Can I move with my family??

[@crissGlobal]

You are so beautiful. Thanks for your voice

[@OkayVonny]

Thank you so much!!🤍

[@crissGlobal]

@@OkayVonny how can I contact you ma'am

[@jollyuwagboe3768]

Thank you very much for this video, please after graduation how can someone apply for America green card

[@call_me_sade7270]

This very informative, thank you. Is there anyone like me who is just starting out with this study abroad, and is feeling a bit overwhelmed?😅

[@OkayVonny]

You’ve got this! You can ask me questions and I’ll respond.

[@teeyanshak7273]

Hello Vyonne, was WES necessary, that’s evaluation of credentials??

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[@mildredmulongoti5266]

Am from Zambia too💯💯💯 are you applying for any program we can help each other

[@omenaavworo975]

Hi love..thanks for the video as graduate assistant do you need to show proof of funds when coming to the US

[@OkayVonny]

Hi Omena, yes you need to show proof of funds… it depends on whatever amount your school fixes on your i20. Sometimes when it’s a full cover, they don’t require POF.

[@addaisamuel7354]

Hello yvonne, i got admission but didn't get graduate assistantship, tell us how to write the cover letter in order to be competitive

[@chinweugwumba8242]

Thanks for the update. What is the name of your school.

[@perpetualobu-amu]

Hi Yvonne!. I'm in the process of checking for schools but i graduated with ab HND. Do I stand a chance!

[@Amari_by_Marris]

Infact I’m subscribing Cause you’re so detailed

[@OkayVonny]

Yaaaay! Thank you ❤️

[@Ngozi_teaches_math]

❤❤

[@anotheperspective]

Why are you so pretty... thats btw. very informative video

[@OkayVonny]

Awwwn 😅 thank you 💕

[@benedictehon8296]

Please I want to ask,when u email the school and ask for funding and they say yes,so when you apply,is it that they already know that u requested for funding earlier and then give it to you.

[@OkayVonny]

I think they become familiar with your name so that helps

[@kenmondtv148]

we need a video of how you wrote your mail

[@OkayVonny]

Oh really? Okay… I’d do it then

[@patrickkorankye3011]

During application for Ga, they do require references, should it be an academic or professional? And do they even contact them

[@OkayVonny]

Yes they do. Maybe two academic and one professional

[@user-uq1sw1ed6s]

How to send a letter of intent? In pdf form with cv, or can be send instead of cover letter

[@OkayVonny]

Please submit letter of intent or motivation letter in pdf. Use both a CV and cover letter too. Thanks

[@user-uq1sw1ed6s]

@@OkayVonny thanks so much

[@natashaatokolo2509]

Hi Yvonne, what type of graduate assistantship did you get and did you specify the assistantship position you wanted when you emailed the school?

[@OkayVonny]

Hi there 👋 I got a graduate assistantship and then the next semester, I got a teaching assistantship role. I specified “assistantship opportunities”

[@mwalimuwanjiku6552]

Hi.Kindly send me your email address

[@elizabethajabor9331]

Çan you have a scholarship and an assistantship at the same time?

[@krushitlikesinombenkwendel8250]

How can I contact you wen I start my process

[@Amari_by_Marris]

Please do the videos 😩

[@OkayVonny]

Yes 💃 All for you

[@unik_wealth]

Please V does the School or professor Fund the Visa fee when you get a graduate assistantship position?

[@OkayVonny]

Hi Aaron, you fund the visa fee yourself when you get a position. Thanks

[@unik_wealth]

@@OkayVonny thnks Alot for the info and timely response

[@AliyanaaaH.]

Do they offer this for bachelor’s

[@danieleromonsele]

But you didn't give us a list of schools though

[@OkayVonny]

The schools are a lot 😂 you might just have to do some research but see this link twitter.com/temabef/status/1563096915365199872?s=21&t=QDb8LQJfZpyP7bf1cYSXpQ

[@martinkwesimawusi8370]

Please let us know about some of the things to include in the email asking for assistantship

[@PeeKay-yz7rr]

Does your GPA matter?

[@Eugene_Brown]

Hey Vonny, nice advice you have given, I would like to have you on my channel series @ my scholarship story. Let's have a talk.

[@OkayVonny]

Oh that’ll be awesome. What’s your Instagram handle and I can drop a message. Mine is @VonnyOkoro

[@Eugene_Brown]

@@OkayVonny i will send a message

[@ekleffbeatz7995]

Hello Yvonne i find your content to be really helpful. I'm a Nigerian pursuing an MA communication degree in USA how can I connect with you?

[@OkayVonny]

Hi hi 👋 thanks for the nice comment. We can connect on Instagram… the link is in the description box of all my videos.

[@unassumin9]

@ekleffbeatz7995 which are you pursuing your masters?

[@chinyeremba3032]

Great content Yvonne, I'lld like to know what exactly are the job specifications as regards working as a graduate assistant, I mean like what exactly do you do?

[@OkayVonny]

Okay. I’ll do a video on this

[@sylviaopara2655]

I really love this video. Yeah I would like to know what and what to write in the email

[@OkayVonny]

Thank you, Sylvia. Okay!

[@danieleromonsele]

Hustling spirit😂. I can't take that risk though😅. I need funding before going.

[@OkayVonny]

Yes o

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[@OkayVonny]

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