LagosNIV:


It's not that you were favored, it's that you were able to talk about all of the programs that you applied to and didn't continuously sound like you were speaking off a rehearsed script. I remember this interview because it was my interview.

I would also point out that this is a much abbreviated transcript of what actually occurred...

Interesting you were able to remember..

AshBammy:
Hopping into Nairaland with plenty smiles on my face ‎
Thank you my sweet Jesus, you always have my back!! Love you Jesus ‎
Thank you to my wonderful Nairaland family, special thanks to my God sent new friends oluphy Texrem meritdee‎ calfavour and DareFadi wonderful woman with a large heart. God bless you all.
So I got my visa approved today ‎
So so excited 
Straight to my interview transcript 
Very friendly vo
Vo: Hello, good morning 
Me: Good morning sir (smiles)
Vo: how did you come about this university 
Me: I was searching via google for a prog in child and family studies based on my passion for children, I stumbled on montclair state uni while searching and their child and advocacy prog interested me, so I applied. ‎
Vo: ok, what other schools did u apply to
Me: pacific oaks and uni of Missouri Columbia 
Vo: why did you pick montclair 
Me: I picked montclair mainly because of the availa‎bilty of the child advocacy program and also its concentration in Public Child Welfare which fits into what I really want + the prog offers a practicum in child welfare which will take the form of a field practice during my course of study looking at his eyes)
Vo: okay okay 
Types for a while ooo‎
Keeps my passport says the ‎golden words
I'm approving ur visa 
That was where my ear stopped working lol
Took the white paper n left 
Im soo excited
My 2 kobo advice : be articulate and look directly in ur vo's eyes, pray n stay calm.  
It is well
‎
‎I pray for others looking to God for thier visa, the Lord will surprise you and give you a testimony in Jesus Name. Amen

Congratulations Sis......... the Articulate Girl greater heights IJN

monsieur2016:
Congrats @AshBammy

Thank you

purplesummer:

Congratulations dear.

Thank you

ratchy:
Congratulations

Thanks

akins2016:
Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning
VO : pass me ur documents
Me : (Gave her my passport with I-20 in between)
VO : (looks through my I-20)
ME: (Watching for about a minute or so)
VO: So what's your research topic?
ME: ( I didn't hear what she asked oo) What?
VO: (Repeats)
ME: (Stuttered a bit) I'm just going for a Masters Degree in Mathematics.
Yeah, but you should have a research you'll be working on.
ME: (Wondering...Na wa ooo) Okay, I'll be working on Development of Mathematical Models that can be used to solve real life problems, ranging from health to production and so on.
VO: (Nodding and typing very fast, also taking momentary peep at my I-20) Okay Okay. (Picked the white paper and passed it to me with my I-20, then she said the usual stuff) You'll need this (I-20) at the Port of Entry
ME: (sincerely I thought she wanted to pick a blue paper. Just like that? I started wondering why this woman will not allow me prove myself by at least asking me more 'usual' questions. On seeing the white paper, mehhn, I just grabbed it with my I-20 and rushed out before she'll change her mind, s she aasked me ajust a single question

Congratulations Bro and Welcome to Obamaland

Motoshor:
Dear Nairalanders, I need your help. My visa application was denied today, below is my transcript.
VO: Which schools did you applied to?
Me: GSU, ETSU and MTU.
VO: Tell me about the research ongoing at GSU?
Me:Smart grid network analysis using algorithm developed by GRID LAB D in enforcing QoS on electricity grid. Those where the two questions I was asked.
I want to know what could have caused the denial so I can use it to improve on my application.

Maybe too many VOs lurking here
Yesterday it was a question of why did you apply to Another school which was not the chosen school
Today it is research on another school not the chosen school
YOU ALL SEE A PATTERN ..... Throwing you off for those who just memorize previously answered questions.
I would go again and pray for a better VO that would allow you to express yourself .
Only feedback for next time - Know in fully details why the course , why each school , and the research . Maybe he felt the research statement was very abstract . Keep talking and show passion for what you plan on working for ... As long as you know that well , you cant be thrown off any question.
I cant really give you much feedback other than apply again .

calfavour:
Congratulations Ashbammy

Thanks sis!

biikeys:


Interesting you were able to remember..

Not really.

It's not particularly difficult to remember an interview within the last couple of days. You see maybe 15-20 students, so that narrows it down significantly, and then you ask particular question - in this case about why he chose a different school. And if you have to spend an extended amount of time with a person because you think they might actually be a qualified student but they keep giving you answers that don't quite make sense for whatever reason... you remember those more.

In a week though it will all be a blur.

lionlee216:
Congrats Ashbammy. see as ds thing gv me joy as if na me get the visa

U shall receive favour in the sight of Men and Woman every obstacle on ur way God of Elijah will burn them to harshes so shall it be IJN

bukunmmy:


Congratulations Sis......... the Articulate Girl greater heights IJN

I'm flattered lol
Thank you

LagosNIV:


amount of time with a person because you think they might actually be a qualified student but they keep giving you answers that don't quite make sense for whatever reason... you remember those more.

lol........

Motoshor:
Dear Nairalanders, I need your help. My visa application was denied today, below is my transcript.
VO: Which schools did you applied to?
Me: GSU, ETSU and MTU.
VO: Tell me about the research ongoing at GSU?
Me:Smart grid network analysis using algorithm developed by GRID LAB D in enforcing QoS on electricity grid. Those where the two questions I was asked.
I want to know what could have caused the denial so I can use it to improve on my application.

Bro re apply asap... You will get it next

bukunmmy:


U shall receive favour in the sight of Men and Woman every obstacle on ur way God of Elijah will burn them to harshes so shall it be IJN

Amen to your prayers and akins2016, congrats

Full version

Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning
VO : Pass me ur documents
Me : (Gave her my passport with I-20 in between)
VO : (looked through my I-20)
ME: (Watching for about a minute or so)
VO: So what's your research topic?
ME: ( I didn't hear what she asked oo) What?
VO: (Asked again)
ME: (Stuttered a bit) I'm just going for a Masters Degree in Mathematics.
VO: Yeah, but you should have a research you'll be working on.
ME: (Wondering...research ke? Na wa ooo) Okay, I'll be working on Development of Mathematical Models that can be used to solve real life problems, ranging from health to production and so on (I didn't plan for that because I don't have a research, but I was very well prepared prayerfully. So I just said what came to my mind sha)
VO: (Nodding and typing very fast, also taking momentary CLOSE look at my I-20) Okay Okay. (Picked the white paper and passed it to me with my I-20, then she said the usual stuff) You'll need this (I-20) at the Port of Entry
ME: (sincerely I thought she wanted to pick a blue paper because she had the highest denial before I got interviewed. Infact, when the CGI told me I will be next to 'patronise' the woman, I just started hoping for the worst, but expecting the best. Just like that? What did I say wrong? Now now? Was she in a hurry? I started wondering why this woman will not allow me prove myself by at least asking more 'usual' questions. On seeing the white paper, mehhn, I just grabbed it with my I-20 and rushed out before she'll change her mind, because I was asked just a question, which was about research. Omo na case of answer one question, get one free visa oo. All thanks to God. After I initially got a TB, God vindicated me. FAITHFUL GOD. Actually, I prepared very well and had the research topic for my mind but I am not going for a research based course.

akins2016:
Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning
VO : Pass me ur documents
Me : (Gave her my passport with I-20 in between)
VO : (looked through my I-20)
ME: (Watching for about a minute or so)
VO: So what's your research topic?
ME: ( I didn't hear what she asked oo) What?
VO: (Asked again)
ME: (Stuttered a bit) I'm just going for a Masters Degree in Mathematics.
VO: Yeah, but you should have a research you'll be working on.
ME: (Wondering...research ke? Na wa ooo) Okay, I'll be working on Development of Mathematical Models that can be used to solve real life problems, ranging from health to production and so on (I didn't plan for that because I don't have a research, but I was very well prepared prayerfully. So I just said what came to my mind sha)
VO: (Nodding and typing very fast, also taking momentary CLOSE look at my I-20) Okay Okay. (Picked the white paper and passed it to me with my I-20, then she said the usual stuff) You'll need this (I-20) at the Port of Entry
ME: (sincerely I thought she wanted to pick a blue paper because she had the highest denial before I got interviewed. Infact, when the CGI told me I will be next to 'patronise' the woman, I just started hoping for the worst, but expecting the best. Just like that? What did I say wrong? Now now? Was she in a hurry? I started wondering why this woman will not allow me prove myself by at least asking more 'usual' questions. On seeing the white paper, mehhn, I just grabbed it with my I-20 and rushed out before she'll change her mind, because I was asked just a question, which was about research. Omo na case of answer one question, get one free visa oo. All thanks to God. After I initially got a TB, God vindicated me. FAITHFUL GOD.

congratulations kunle

=AshBammy and. akins2016 Congrats

Oludare shld be back from Nairaland kirikiri today na.. Boss where are you?

hardeorlah:



congratulations kunle

Thanks Esther. I'll catch'a

Congrats to you, more blessings and breakthroughs await you. Cheers!

Motoshor:
Thanks bro, the only thought that came to my mind was that the i-20 I provided was for ETSU though GSU gave me admission also. Thought I should have told him my i-20 was for ETSU, I was calm. I just can't fathom what went wrong.

Gurus in the house, is it possible to provide I-20 of a school and claim you'll be headed for a different school during visa interview? This right here, I think, is what went wrong. Refire and use GSU's I-20 this time. But during your next interview, explain the mistake you made & how you've learnt your lesson.

don4ye:
=AshBammy and. akins2016 Congrats

Thanks very much

lionlee216:




Amen to your prayers and akins2016, congrats

Thanks bro

LagosNIV:


Not really.

It's not particularly difficult to remember an interview within the last couple of days. You see maybe 15-20 students, so that narrows it down significantly, and then you ask particular question - in this case about why he chose a different school. And if you have to spend an extended amount of time with a person because you think they might actually be a qualified student but they keep giving you answers that don't quite make sense for whatever reason... you remember those more.

In a week though it will all be a blur.

I see. That makes sense

hello house, good day to you all.

please house can anyone suggest a cheapest flight to take to New Hampshire, connecting flight, bus and route to New Hampshire.

Also anyone going to New Hampshire or staying in New Hampshire should please send a PM to me as I will really appreciate it.

Thanks

akins2016:

Full version

Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning
VO : Pass me ur documents
Me : (Gave her my passport with I-20 in between)
VO : (looked through my I-20)
ME: (Watching for about a minute or so)
VO: So what's your research topic?
ME: ( I didn't hear what she asked oo) What?
VO: (Asked again)
ME: (Stuttered a bit) I'm just going for a Masters Degree in Mathematics.
VO: Yeah, but you should have a research you'll be working on.
ME: (Wondering...research ke? Na wa ooo) Okay, I'll be working on Development of Mathematical Models that can be used to solve real life problems, ranging from health to production and so on (I didn't plan for that because I don't have a research, but I was very well prepared prayerfully. So I just said what came to my mind sha)
VO: (Nodding and typing very fast, also taking momentary CLOSE look at my I-20) Okay Okay. (Picked the white paper and passed it to me with my I-20, then she said the usual stuff) You'll need this (I-20) at the Port of Entry
ME: (sincerely I thought she wanted to pick a blue paper because she had the highest denial before I got interviewed. Infact, when the CGI told me I will be next to 'patronise' the woman, I just started hoping for the worst, but expecting the best. Just like that? What did I say wrong? Now now? Was she in a hurry? I started wondering why this woman will not allow me prove myself by at least asking more 'usual' questions. On seeing the white paper, mehhn, I just grabbed it with my I-20 and rushed out before she'll change her mind, because I was asked just a question, which was about research. Omo na case of answer one question, get one free visa oo. All thanks to God. After I initially got a TB, God vindicated me. FAITHFUL GOD.

A very big congrats!
That was pure favour

Please is Arik airline (for domestic flights) at MM1 or MM2?
Pls i'll appreciate your replies.. thanks

bukunmmy:


Congratulations Bro and Welcome to Obamaland

Thanks so much

luzbrillante:
Please is Arik airline (for domestic flights) at MM1 or MM2?
Pls i'll appreciate your replies.. thanks

not MM1 or MM2 but General Aviation Terminal (GAT) otherwise known as Old Domestic Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.

luzbrillante:


A very big congrats!
That was pure favour

Yes thanks Na God oo. I prepared very well and had the research topic for my mind but I am not going for a research based course.

ashbammy, akins2016, bailcron.. congratulations to you all.
Bailcron I know you might be feeling somehow now and praying seriously as regards the NIV's comment.. Don't bother yourself it is sealed already in Jesus name.

calfavour:


not MM1 or MM2 but General Aviation Terminal (GAT) otherwise known as Old Domestic Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.

Thanks a bunch!