Starting the Grad School Application Journey | Handling Discouragement | ACCOUNTABILITY GROUPS

The perfect pick-me-up I needed in October of 2019 when I started my grad school application journey. I know the journey to fully funded scholarships could be a tedious one. Sharing this to encourage you as you begin the process and to also hear what challenges you're facing along the way.
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[@itsnhyira]

Fisayo im glad youre back. I watched one of your videos when i had the thought of applying for school about 2 months back. I gave up and about a month after i had a dream to go back and watch your video of your your fully funded scholarship. Sounds unbelievable but its the video that gingered me to go on. And now this!! Thank you for this video. I will see this through. More sleep after this.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

So glad to hear this. Keep going!!

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

So good to be back here❤

[@akintobiadeolu219]

Welcome back Fisayo. Great to see you glowing. The line I picked from the video is "Anytime you wake up is your morning". That is very instructive!

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Inspo_Haven]

Aww welcome back Fisayo❤❤well what’s holding me back is the GRE/GMAT prepping,the hope to pass successfully hm.And also,getting recommendation letters from lecturers is quite stressful .

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Sorry to hear this, I hope you can get the recommendations soon. I shared this video on GRE prep a while back, you can check it out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYSogad3gputf5Ysi=2yU33Av31X6HBaBn

[@alexkwakuakpui801]

Yeah yeah...she's back with vital info. Welcome back

[@anangglenn1519]

Glad you did this video. I am currently going through my own application stress. What discourages me the most is the while GMAT/GRE requirements for MBA programs. 😢

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Aww sorry to hear this🤗 I know having the test scores put you in a better position for funding so stay strong. Have you seen my video on studying for GRE?

[@apocalypsepharmacy1782]

Hello fisayo, I'm glad you are back. I've been following your videos recently and it really help me organise my step towards my graduate studies. Thank you for the insight it really informative. As the scripture say my people perish for the lack of knowledge. The knowledge of how you made it to achieve your goals, fascinated me to pursue mine. Once again , THANKS

[@godsgraceakpaka6856]

Missed you here, Fisayo! Good to see you and you look radiant😍. Thanks for the push as always❤️🙏🏾

[@godsgraceakpaka6856]

And, for the accountability group, please don’t limit it to just MBA programs, it should be Grad school in general please🥹🙏🏾. Telegram or WhatsApp would be perfect.

[@ajalafavour9230]

Welcome Back 🎉

[@InvestWithPrudence]

So happy to see you back, Fisoya! We should totally do a video together!

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Absolutely Prudence! Let's do something! My email is [e-mail]

[@mariyaaminudangimba7190]

Good

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

🙌🏾

[@dorcas.ogunbiyi]

Whenever you wake up is your morning …..That hits deep ❤ Welcome back Fisayo 🎉

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Yes Dorcas, thank you!🤗

[@ajalafavour9230]

You are really an INSPIRATION Seeing your videos and your journey has given me the believe that i can push for my MBA program and get fully funded scholarship as well. I will appreciate the privilege to be guided by you. Thanks. Hoping one day to meet you in person 🙇

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hoping to see you in the U.S soon, Favour! Thank you for your comment.

[@lucycynthia3882]

Glad to see you back! This is the extra push i need to keep going. Balancing work, GMAT prep and applications is honestly so daunting. But I will & must see this through.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Keep going!💪🏻💪🏻

[@bintuwa]

Welcome back my dear 😊

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Thank you! 😃

[@ayebapreyeapinah1998]

Thank you Fisayo, it really nice seeing you back on this platform, missed your videos😊 Thank you for the push, I would love to be in your accountability group, I'm not big on SM but guessing a WhatsApp group Is a great option because its one of most used SM apps in this part of the world.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Aww great to know you missed my videos🤗Thank you for the suggestion Preye, working on it!

[@seunogayemi6837]

Thanks soo much Fisayo ur videos were encouraging. I did my GRE 334 score .I've applied so far to 5 schools for Round 1 did my Vanderbilt interview , having my darden n Ohio state interview nextweek, and upper My william n Mary, Georgia .

[@Virginiawavinya589]

Hi Seun. Congratulations. Would you mid connecting? I see some of the schools you applied to are some that I'll be applying to. I'd like to consult if you don't mind. Again congratulations and fingers crossed for you

[@wumiolajide2505]

Congratulations Seun🥳🥳... Please can you share tips on how you aced your GRE? Which platform works best for you so I can connect with you? Thank you.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hi Seun! I’m just seeing your comment. That’s amazing!! How did your interviews go?

[@seunogayemi6837]

@fisayo I'm back to let you know I got a fully funded scholarship + Graduate assistantship + travel sponsorship for conference with Univ of Georgia terry business school, got admitted with 40% for darden, got admitted to William n Mary, Ohio also but im going with Georgia by God's grace thanks soo much. Vanderbilt put me on a wait list for now .

[@igbosuahbridget1749]

Thank youuu

[@user-kz2eu7jt5r]

So good to see you again 🎉

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Thank you ma🥰

[@angelema3644]

Welcome back Fisayo, thank you for this inspiring video. Please i need help with writing my statement of purpose.

[@ukodavid2211]

Motivation I need! Thank you always Fisayo!!!

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Uko!!!

[@olaideadedamola8933]

Welcome back 💓

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Thank you 💕

[@chinwegazuka]

Thank you for taking out time to do this! Please I need a bit of hand holding 😢. Don't know how to implement

[@maryamatolagbe9754]

Thank you so much for being an inspiration. Please, i need a step by step guide on how to go about the application. I also sent you an email, I anticipate your response. Thank you so much.

[@uzomaada4190]

Welcome back ❤.. I want the step by step application journey. Thank you

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Coming shortly!

[@seunbharbs]

Such a Beaut ❤

[@Virginiawavinya589]

Hi Fisayo, You asked about areas that we'd like to do a video on. Can you please do a video delving deeper on some of the specific areas of the MBA application? Especially the essays. What do admissions members want to see- for example, I am really looking down on my goals saying that I don't think I'd get admitted for this you know, how to make sure you answer the prompts and what to highlight in those essays etc., This would really be helpful.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hi Virginia, thank you for the comment. I'll look into this!

[@feyisayoluwatade]

Thanks so much, Fisayo ❤. Feels so good to know you're still rooting for us. I am currently running my postgraduate diploma at Nigerian University of Technology and Management and I'll love to go for my MBA afterwards. Please I'll appreciate if you can put me through practical steps i can start making now to get ready for my application next year. Also, I have good knowledge on how to create an engaging community of like minds for easy interaction and accountability. We can work together on that if you don’t mind. Thank you.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Thanks for introducing yourself! Happy to share step by step process in a new video soon, please stay tuned. For the community bit please shoot me an email [e-mail] Thank you!

[@ifelafe]

🎉Thank you Fisayo

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

🥰

[@journeywithcece579]

❤❤❤

[@margaretoduwole2168]

I need accountability partners. I also want to take the GRE exam. I haven’t been as consistent as I’d like to in my preparations. I need accountability partners😢😢😢😢😢

[@ibrahimtemitope3111]

Hi Margaret, have you written the GRE?

[@AKINTUNDEAKINJOBI]

I will like a step by step guidelines, im currently rounding up in the uk.

[@paulbako7662]

Hello good day Please I want to ask if I continue my education through this scholarship award because I'm in my final year in science department. What is the process and steps taken.

[@ayebapreyeapinah1998]

The only thing i can say bothers me is the increasing exchange rate, but I know God is more than sufficient to provide

[@estheretim1058]

The time will really pass anyways I am so stressed about this school applications Financially incapable at the moment to prepare for the English test, or even the evaluation of the transcript This just puts me in procrastination mode😢

[@estheretim1058]

However, thank you for the encouragement

[@estheretim1058]

Recommendation!!!! I have to pay, not small money Hmmmm

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

🤗🤗🤗

[@josietv4622]

Hi Fisayo. Welcome back. I hope well start getting lifestyle vlogs😂 soon. What advise do you have for someone that finished with a 2:2? What can I do to make my application stronger. Thank you for being an inspiration

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hahah, I'll be needing a lot of encouragement to put out lifestyle content😅 With respect to having a 2:2, I think you should focus your application on your strengths. Speak more about courses you had A's in as opposed to your weighted average grade. Talk about your professional certifications (if any) or any accolades you've received from work. I know a ton of people with 2:2s who got fully funded scholarships so its not an issue at all.

[@sparklescorner]

Hi fisayo , found out about you from sisterly HQ and since then I've been watching your videos, currently applying to ASU and other schools to get an MBA

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Great to know ASU is on your radar, you're doing well!

[@sparklescorner]

@@FisayoGracieAbby also found out you are an Eagle 🦅, I am an Eagle too 😊

[@nabiddosaidat853]

Hello dear,hope this finds you well.l want to start my application journey but l don't know where to start from exactly

[@eunicealomatu1107]

It’s been a while..Thanks for coming back..Just got a rejection from University of Pittsburg

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

I'm sorry to hear this Eunice, would you be applying to other schools in Round 2?

[@eunicealomatu1107]

@@FisayoGracieAbby yeah I’ve applied to two other schools so being hopeful

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

@@eunicealomatu1107 Yayy! Way to go!

[@Manju_acharyaaa]

Hii Fisayo, I am Planning To pursue my MBA In Arizona state University. I am Little Bit Of Confused Bcz My Ungrad Will Complete At August and The Result probably Will come in september Can I go For August Intake? And In ASU When Will The Fall Intakes MBA Classes Will start?Pleasee Help Me With thisss..!!

[@anangglenn1519]

Please i need guidance 🙏

[@helenegwu5021]

Hmmm what's discouraging me is that I finished with a second class lower and I am not sure if it will be enough..

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hello Helen, I know a lot of people who graduated with 2:2 and still got scholarships. You just have to discuss your strengths more and package your profile in a way that reflects your abilities

[@ojomudamola6674]

I want a step by step guide for application, and I need a group of people that want to prepare for gre early next year

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Coming shortly!

[@okpaojiji5704]

I need a step by step guide please.

[@seonieziugo]

Hi Fisayo, I’m planning to go for my MBA and I need to write gmat but I’m not really good with quant, can I write GRE instead?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Yes, absolutely

[@quadribunmibolaji4253]

Hi Fisayo, Thanks for doing this from the beginning, after watching your story on KZbin I wrote down some schools you mentioned, passed my GRE exam recently after the failure in the fist exam. Now I have applied to some schools with free applications and few with paid, I still feel I have not applied to enough schools and I'm still scared at the same time considering the cost of applications fee (Dollar vs Naira). The good news here is that I have interviews coming up in November with two universities. How do i ace these interviews and get my chances of being funded. I'm a bit scared and I need guidance on what to do.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Congrats on passing your GRE and getting interviews, that's amazing!! I did a whole video on acing interviews, please check it out here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX7CpGtnrL9ngqssi=0ZpNyVxE__owBGcp

[@MoniqueFerguson]

Hi Fisayo, did you wait until you got accepted to ask for funding or did you do it with the application? I am currently waiting to hear back re admission from 2 schools and in the process of applying to a third

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Good progress with your applications. I requested for funding along with my application, not after.

[@uzomaada4190]

I also want to join the accountability group

[@vision-unscripted]

Thanks for always inspiring us, Fisayo. I've started my application to W.P. Carey and would like some advice on who to choose as my recommender considering my work experience. And about the community...I think Telegram will work just fine.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Nice...how long have you worked at your organization? You can use any of your immediate bosses or even a senior colleague

[@queenislamiyat7546]

I am being held back because i am yet to take my GRE and IELTS, can i start an application without having test scores ready. I will really appreciate a response.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Yes you can start without the test scores! Let the adcom know you're working on it

[@hosannaladan8877]

Hi Fisayo, welcome back! Thanks for this video. Your addressed a couple of factors holding me back in my mind. I’d love to be part of your community for accountability purposes. I’m here in the states and I’m currently in the process of my application. Hoping to start in spring of 2024 if I get accepted. I really need guidance. Also, what’s your LinkedIn handle? I’d love to connect; I’ve been unable to find you there. Thank you….

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hi Hosanna! Great to know you've already started applying. I would have thought spring would be too early to begin the program if you haven't done any applications at all but I'm glad this is not the case. You can reach via Instagram @gracie_abby

[@magaretcaroline4069]

Baby girl, thank you for all you do for humanity 🥰🥰🥰. Please can you review my MBA Sop?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hi Magaret, thank you for your kind words. Yes im happy to review, although its a paid service. Please click the link in the video description for more information

[@magaretcaroline4069]

Alright. Thank you.

[@bolujjay]

Is it okay to ask schools if they give full funded scholarships?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Oh yes it is!

[@maryamatolagbe9754]

I will like to join the accountability group

[@maryamatolagbe9754]

I know how we can create a group and channel.

[@coachishaaq]

Welcome back Fisayo. Quick question 👇 I Wrote toefl in January, writing GRE next month. Wants MBA. Targeting ASU,....so do you think GRE can give me funding or i should go for GMAT? Should i apply straight or I should secure funding first? Anticipating your reply, thanks.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Yes absolutely, I wrote GRE and got full funding. Applying straight and indicating everywhere possible that you would be requiring funding is the best way to go.

[@coachishaaq]

@@FisayoGracieAbby alright, thanks for your quick response. I appreciate

[@WETE7]

Welcome back Fisayo. You asked us the following question, what’s holding you back? My answer to you is, nothing holds me back. I put the same question back to you, what’s holding you back? Much obliged for that exquisite smile ❤.

[@azozzazooz]

Hi

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hi

[@adesewasotonwa]

Hello Fisayo, Thank you for this video! It was insightful. About building community, when I initially started binge watching your videos I really wanted a community but I was a bit sad when you had mentioned in one of your videos that your community would be on Facebook. Now that you’re giving us the opportunity to make suggestions, I think WhatsApp would be really good as a platform for a community. I really hope you consider this as I would love to be a part of the community

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hi Adesewa! Great to have you here, thank you for watching! The challenge i have with WhatsApp is lack of privacy, my number would be made public and I don't quite like that..

[@adesewasotonwa]

@@FisayoGracieAbby ohh…that’s very true. I didn’t quite think of that. Well, Telegram and Slack are other options.

[@lucycynthia3882]

Also, what's your LinkedIn? I'd love to connect 😅