@ zeezahbee, Owkay sister, Thank you so much. I'm considering the time factor for the evaluation.
I'm also trying to work on my accent.

[quote
author=slimmy05 post=31645504] make sure you remove all the plates of
amala you rammed. They'll be watching you on projector.[/quote] ...Lol....You are very funny, I'l take note of that....*smiles*

[quote
author=joenicewake post=31646334]It's just a normal interview. Try as
much as possible to give good examples in the course of your explanation
and use academic phrases. You may also wear a simple glasses to improve
your personality and most of all do reduce your accent.[/quote] Actually, I'm changing my Discipline at the PhD level, from Physics and Education to Medical Physics, so I know little about their academics Terms in that discipline.

Thanks, But please I dont feel convenient Whenever I wear Glasses.

My accent is the major Problem for now. Please what is the best way to improve on my accent? I'm a typical Yoruba Girl.

I really appreciate your response. Thanks.

STENON:
Actually, I'm changing my Discipline at the PhD level, from Physics and Education to Medical Physics, so I know little about their academics Terms in that discipline.

Thanks, But please I dont feel convenient Whenever I wear Glasses.

My accent is the major Problem for now. Please what is the best way to improve on my accent? I'm a typical Yoruba Girl.

I really appreciate your response. Thanks.

Well, you need not really worry about your accent. Your interviewers are conscious of the fact that you are a user of English as a foreign language. They are not expecting you to Americanize yourself, magically. The most important thing is for you to adequately prepare for your interview, be audible and make sure you communicate your points brilliantly. Avoid unnecessary pauses, Nigerian fillers and be confident. If you can work on these, you are fine. You need no accent reduction class. I wish you well.

STENON:
@ zeezahbee, Owkay sister, Thank you so much. I'm considering the time factor for the evaluation.
I'm also trying to work on my accent.

Dont get so worked up about your accent. you might end up speaking incorrectly and not fluent. they know your are a nigerian and will probably speak the half cut british english. just be real and speak fluently. if people could get a good mark in their TOEFL, then you can clear the skype interview. be focus on how to impress the interviewer, they need brain not accent

profojah:

Wait make them give you admission first..ndi oga buru'ibu na ebea, they will answer your questions when the time comes...Hope say no be community college sha?

no it's not.

Thanks bro. Have a good week.

godG:


Na email. During the process, when they replied WES, the woman who served as my foot soldier informed me and my status changed on the WES portal.

STENON:
Actually, I'm changing my Discipline at the PhD level, from Physics and Education to Medical Physics, so I know little about their academics Terms in that discipline.

Thanks, But please I dont feel convenient Whenever I wear Glasses.

My accent is the major Problem for now. Please what is the best way to improve on my accent? I'm a typical Yoruba Girl.


I really appreciate your response. Thanks.

Avoid using those made on Nigeria English like ( yes Na, sha, as in, etc). Don't worry about the accent, speak in a audible and clear tone and put a little smile when necessary. Be prepared to likely tell them about your intrest in the course and maybe a summary of whatever you have written to to them in your statement of purpose. Goodluck to you

Please i will be so happy if someone here responds to me.

This is my problem.

I have an uncle whose been in the states for 18 years, i've never set my eyes on him but we are family.

We began talking about my schooling and life and he offered to take me to the states although he is not coming down to Nigeria.

My problem is, if i am applying for student visa from Nigeria, since my sponsor is resident in the States and cannot come to Nigeria anytime soon, how do i present the whole statement of bank account thing which shows i can cater for myself there or will my uncle in the States be the one to send that? And also, left for me alone, i have no single dime, so since every bit of sponsorship is coming from my uncle in the states, is there any chance they'll accept my application given that i have no 'naira account' to show as a backup to myself and also are their special papers they might request for from my uncle in the states.

I've asked my uncle these questions but he said he had no clue about it since he's never brought anyone else to the state and he's been outta Naija for quite long.

Please someone, help explain answers to me,
thanks in advance

STENON:
Actually, I'm changing my Discipline at the PhD level, from Physics and Education to Medical Physics, so I know little about their academics Terms in that discipline.

Thanks, But please I dont feel convenient Whenever I wear Glasses.

My accent is the major Problem for now. Please what is the best way to improve on my accent? I'm a typical Yoruba Girl.

I really appreciate your response. Thanks.

That's okay!

Obviously, I think some folks are getting me wrong here yet it doesn't really matter.

Telling her to reduce her accent is not about encouraging her to speak like an American but pay attention to her pronounciation.

Also is the fact that academic phrases are very unique and cohesive--linking words and phrases. It makes someone sound academic.

Just like in IELTS speaking test, i was asked questions about arts. Arts is one of the most difficult and tricky questions in IELTS.

What saved me that day was pronounciation and use of academic phrases like first of all, obviously, not withstanding though, also is the fact that, so as to, in addition to that, etc, even though i turned down the use of cue card.
Sis, it's all good anyway. Good luck!!

joenicewake:
That's okay!

Obviously, I think some folks are getting me wrong here yet it doesn't really matter.

Telling her to reduce her accent is not about encouraging her to speak like an American but pay attention to her pronounciation pronunciation.

Also is the fact that academic phrases are very unique and cohesive--linking words and phrases. It makes someone sound academic.

Just like in IELTS speaking test, i was asked questions about arts. Arts is one of the most difficult and tricky questions in IELTS.

What saved me that day was pronounciation pronunciation and use of academic phrases like first of all, obviously, not withstanding though, also is the fact that, so as to, in addition to that, etc, even though i turned down the use of cue card.
Sis, it's all good anyway. Good luck!!

Its not called academic phrases, its transition markers/ phrases.

STENON:
@ zeezahbee, Owkay sister, Thank you so much. I'm considering the time factor for the evaluation.
I'm also trying to work on my accent.

Which accent, forget the accent.

ItsAnderson:
Please i will be so happy if someone here responds to me.

This is my problem.

I have an uncle whose been in the states for 18 years, i've never set my eyes on him but we are family.

We began talking about my schooling and life and he offered to take me to the states although he is not coming down to Nigeria.

My problem is, if i am applying for student visa from Nigeria, since my sponsor is resident in the States and cannot come to Nigeria anytime soon, how do i present the whole statement of bank account thing which shows i can cater for myself there or will my uncle in the States be the one to send that? And also, left for me alone, i have no single dime, so since every bit of sponsorship is coming from my uncle in the states, is there any chance they'll accept my application given that i have no 'naira account' to show as a backup to myself and also are their special papers they might request for from my uncle in the states.

I've asked my uncle these questions but he said he had no clue about it since he's never brought anyone else to the state and he's been outta Naija for quite long.

Please someone, help explain answers to me,
thanks in advance

Have your money or stay back in Nigeria!

slimmy05:
where is sir imperiouxx and OjaP?

I am here sir

I hope everything is working out good for you.

Walspring:


I guess they are chilling and having nice time with their families

Yes ke !! I am chilling and having a nice time. I'm sure Imperiouxx is too.

How are you?

Mystiqme:
^^^ this. And Stenon, I disagree with the person that said most schools require evaluation of transcripts. Most schools actually don't. Based on my research when I was applying, I would say 20% of schools in the USA ask for Wes evaluation. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad thing to do, but it's not compulsory.
Best.

Very true.

STENON:
Actually, I'm changing my Discipline at the PhD level, from Physics and Education to Medical Physics, so I know little about their academics Terms in that discipline.

Thanks, But please I dont feel convenient Whenever I wear Glasses.

My accent is the major Problem for now. Please what is the best way to improve on my accent? I'm a typical Yoruba Girl.

I really appreciate your response. Thanks.

You are fine. Many of us who are in the U.S still have accent.

The key to them hearing and understanding you is to speak clearly, slowly, and picking your words one by one. This shouldn't be a biggie.

Good luck.

Just be yourself. Try to be audible, avoid forming accent, avoid frequent breaking (erm, erm), maintain eye contact and don't answer a question you don't understand. Feel free to ask the examiner to come again if you are not clear. Shikena.
Did mine recently, wasn't confident of my Speaking aspect but was shocked when I got my result, I scored the highest in Speaking. This was because I followed instructions carefully.

All the best.

slimmy05:
Its not called academic phrases, its transition markers/ phrases.

It's still okay. Slight error is inevitable.

Thanks and take care!

ItsAnderson:
Please i will be so happy if someone here responds to me.

This is my problem.

I have an uncle whose been in the states for 18 years, i've never set my eyes on him but we are family.

We began talking about my schooling and life and he offered to take me to the states although he is not coming down to Nigeria.

My problem is, if i am applying for student visa from Nigeria, since my sponsor is resident in the States and cannot come to Nigeria anytime soon, how do i present the whole statement of bank account thing which shows i can cater for myself there or will my uncle in the States be the one to send that? And also, left for me alone, i have no single dime, so since every bit of sponsorship is coming from my uncle in the states, is there any chance they'll accept my application given that i have no 'naira account' to show as a backup to myself and also are their special papers they might request for from my uncle in the states.

I've asked my uncle these questions but he said he had no clue about it since he's never brought anyone else to the state and he's been outta Naija for quite long.

Please someone, help explain answers to me,
thanks in advance

Obviously, you can make it to the United States if you truly believe in yourself. In spite of the fact that it's a step-by-step process, do not feel it's impossible. A friend of mine is living testimony.

Your uncle does not need to visit Nigeria before helping you. Just procure admission first and other things would follow. Also, if your uncle has a good job in America and you get something somewhat full or partial scholarship and you're not heading to the state he lives, believe me, you have a good chance of getting the visa.

Sometimes, the VOs approve visas based on credibility. Hope you got my drift?

joenicewake:
Obviously, you can make it to the United States if you truly believe in yourself. In spite of the fact that it's a step-by-step process, do not feel it's impossible. A friend of mine is living testimony.

Your uncle does not need to visit Nigeria before helping you. Just procure admission first and other things would follow. Also, if your uncle has a good job in America and you get something somewhat full or partial scholarship and you're not heading to the state he lives, believe me, you have a good chance of getting the visa.

Sometimes, the VOs approve visas based on credibility. Hope you got my drift?

Thanks alot. I've already started applications for Masters Studies in some universities. I'll keep you updated with time on how things are going, God bless you.

Kenny, make sure you take your time when filling the DS160, don't be in a hurry and you see that Job and education? make sure you do justice.

Good day everyone, pls recommend universities that require no SAT or GRE for degree admission, except IELTS and TOEFL. I already have a degree in Nigeria.

profojah:
Kennyrony...No vex brother I was in a meeting with my boss when you called and I've been trying to call back...

Have you filled the ds160?

Yea. Av done dat bro. Tnks..

slimmy05:
Kenny, make sure you take your time when filling the DS160, don't be in a hurry and you see that Job and education? make sure you do justice.

Thanks oga Slimmy. I think I was careful enough wen filling it. Maybe I should send a copy to u via email so dat u help me preview it.

kennyrony:

Thanks oga Slimmy. I think I was careful enough wen filling it. Maybe I should send a copy to u via email so dat u help me preview it.

I would appreciate you do. Thanks

slimmy05:
I would appreciate you do. Thanks

Check your mail bro..

STENON:
Actually, I'm changing my Discipline at the PhD level, from Physics and Education to Medical Physics, so I know little about their academics Terms in that discipline.

Thanks, But please I dont feel convenient Whenever I wear Glasses.

My accent is the major Problem for now. Please what is the best way to improve on my accent? I'm a typical Yoruba Girl.

I really appreciate your response. Thanks.

Interviews are one of the simplest thing I ever knew exists cos it's just a mere expression of yourself in whatever form it requires. But one thing you should never try to do is LIE! Just be prepared academically and be yourself. Be audible, smart and always ask them to come again when u think u r confused or u need a little time to think. Keeping quiet or the use of erm erm would not help you, instead give them the work to do by asking them to repeat their question and use ur naija sense to quickly think about ur response.

Most importantly SMILE!!!!! With the little time I have spent in the US, I got to know this is where u find the "fakest" smile. People want you to smile even if you are holding a gun to kill them. Each time you are not talking, put on your smile. I believe it's a walk - over for you anyway. Just put your guards together.

ItsAnderson:


Thanks alot. I've already started applications for Masters Studies in some universities. I'll keep you updated with time on how things are going, God bless you.

Thank u.

phew!!! How are you guys doing? @Walspring, @Godg, @aadeyi, @zeezahbee

osahons9:
phew!!! How are you guys doing? @Walspring, @Godg, @aadeyi, @zeezahbee

am good. you?
what have u been up to ?