marvinn:
i went for my visa interview today 13th June, and i was denied. I'm planning to reapply, Here is how it went

me: good morning sir
vo: good morning, pass me your passport and i20
i did so
vo: What are you going to study
me: I'm going to study nursing at wright State University
vo: why did you choose wsu
me: i gave good reasons
vo: why did u choose nursing
me: gave nice reasons
vo: have you traveled out of the country before
me: no, i have never had any reason to leave my country except for now that i am going to study
vo: how did know about this skl
me: i found out about this school through the collegeboard website collegeboard.org
vo: who is sponsoring you
me: my parents.
vo what do they do
me: Dad med doctor, owns a private hospital, mum deputy director firs tax office
vo: are u married
me: no
vo: any child
me: no
vo: sorry, u do not qualify ......

pls guys what did i say wrong and what can i do to strengthen my next interview

imperiouxx:
@ Stella91, Jumybecks and blessedmumi

Cheers!

Walspring:


You can benefit from discounted offer if you are interested send me pm

LearnAndObey:
I am here again Sirs and Mas, Please help me cross check my transcript, and point out any errors.

I am ready to learn and accept, correct anything you all think should be changed.

Me: Good Morning
VO: Good Morning, Pass me your passport and i-20
ME: I did sharply
VO: why going to the US
Me: I am going to Cleveland Land State University for my BSC in Information Sysystem
VO: Why US?
Me: It's a known fact that a degree in the United State is well respected and highly ranked, therefore, I see a foundational degree in the US to be a very good decision.
VO: how did you get to know about the school?
ME: My Dad's friend who is an alumni of the school recommended it to me, and as a result of this. I went online to read more on the school curriculum, Standard, program offered and it's notable alumnus.
VO: How many Schools did you apply to?
ME: 4
VO: Name them
ME: Cleveland State University, Georgia State University, Washington and Lee University, Appalachian State University.
VO: How many admitted you?
ME: Cleveland State University, am still awaiting Georgia State University admission decision.
VO: Why Cleveland State University for a business seeking degree and not top schools.
Me: Cleveland state University at the Monte Ahuja Campus is well equipped with appliances that would help me not to only gain theorical knowledge, but practical knowledge as well, thereby developing me Managarially, Financially, and Technically, which will prepare me with the best way to utilize the modern technology.
Secondly, the school is enriched with qualified professors who are always ready to render necessary assistance to students. In addition, the school is located downtown of Ohio city, which will give me the opportunity to learn in a very conducive environment.
VO: so, why Information Systems
ME: Considering the varieties of career field information systems offers, this program will develop the computer knowledge which I already had, and prepare me in the business administrational sector, secondly, this degree will help me enhance the Technological Advancement in Nigeria as one one the countries which is lacking behind in the innovation of technology.
VO: Any Standardized Test?
ME: SAT and TOEFL
VO: When did you finish High School?
ME: 2015
VO: What have you been doing since then?
ME: After my high school, I went for an apprenticeship in Computer and hardware engineering, which was for 12 months with 6 months serving period making 18 months. After this, I proceeded as an apprentice to gain knowledge on MS word, Software installation, Ethernet Connectivity and little of graphics for total of 12 Months.
VO: Who's sponsoring you?
ME: My Uncle
VO: What does he do?
ME: He is a Professor in Telecommunication Science Department at Bleep University, and also own a Telecommunication Company.
VO: Why is he spending that huge amount on you?
Me: He's my guildian, who is always interested in my success, and am seen as an investment who will use my attained knowledge to promote his company enthusiastically.
VO: Can I have his bank Statement.
Me: Of course you can, here it is.
Vo: Glance through it and returned, and said I have approved your Visa.

Guys please help me look into this transcript, don't be scared to abuse or correct anything.
I am not avoiding insult at all.

Lagosismyhome, theamerican, Femi312, Sorelee, Chidinho10, Folmus, imperiouxx, Bigfrancis, Twoods, EZEIGBO1OFIMO, Walsping, Ubah1, Oludare01, Time2Smile, MackyNaija, ponpon, rexcheng, quoran, learner007, happyday and other gurus here

LagosismyHome:


Chidinho10 was right on the money

imperiouxx:
@ Stella91, Jumybecks and blessedmumi

Cheers!

lasthero:

your f1 interview.







at the bolded, i can see too many inconsistency.

at first, a friend was sponsoring you, then in the next stage, you were sponsoring yourself.

also, at first, you hire trucks and you don't own a filling station.
then next, you own a filling station and trucks.

i think the VO checked your previous records when asking all those bold questions.

also, your response where i bolded was also short and none convincing

my thought though. i might be wrong

LagosismyHome:


if the school gave you admission , then that a good sign so concentrate on answering the questions well

Quoran:
Good choice of schools. Number 1,2 and 4 are top schools. In choosing schools , your profile and area of research matters. Make sure that before you apply, you get all the required information you need. Ask the graduate school Coordinator the right questions e.g Funding opportunities, required test scores, whether you need to upload or send in your transcripts etc. Send me an e-mail then I can forward the GRE materials I have. Also go through the GRE thread. There are lots of valuable information there. Cheers.

Bettertomorrow1:


I guess you mean "good score"

LearnAndObey:






Hello Ma, Georgia State University Just Offered Me Another Admission, same course, with identical curriculum, I will be going for Cleveland State University, do you think my transcript above should still be intact? or it's an advantage to my Interview, and therefore I should add it.

VO: How many schools did you apply to?
ME: 4
VO: How many offered you admission?
ME: 2
VO: Name them
ME: Cleveland State University and Georgia State University
VO: Why Cleveland State University?
ME: Apart from the fact that Georgia State University admission came in late, after getting ready for my interview, Cleveland State University has a well structured curriculum that keeps the Information Systems program in balance by giving me equal access to study IT courses and Business Managerial Courses, whereby not only preparing me to work in the Technical Field, but also in a business administrational field.
Secondly, Monte Ahuja College Of Business, at the Cleveland State University is endowed with Qualified professors who are always ready to help their students the best way they could, not to, the school is also located downtown of Cleveland, whereby giving me the opportunity to learn in a very conducive environment.

Please help me ma.

Bigfrancis21, MackyNaija and other gurus.

Wiseoldman:


Hello,
Do you think of GRE Q159 and V162 will be competitive for a funded Mech Msc/phd program in the schools the class of the ones initially listed by the OP. I made some errors during the Quant, and I feel i might be able to do better. I want to know of its necessary.

Thanks

Walspring:


pick yes and type you tribe there

sunshineluv5:
Hello gurus telling d VO that your program runs for 33 months hope is not a redflag? it's stated on my i-20 August 2018 to may 2021.

interndoctor:
My interview is about 5 days prior to the date of resumption on my I-20. Am I good to go?

marvinn:
i went for my visa interview today 13th June, and i was denied. I'm planning to reapply, Here is how it went

me: good morning sir
vo: good morning, pass me your passport and i20
i did so
vo: What are you going to study
me: I'm going to study nursing at wright State University
vo: why did you choose wsu
me: i gave good reasons
vo: why did u choose nursing
me: gave nice reasons
vo: have you traveled out of the country before
me: no, i have never had any reason to leave my country except for now that i am going to study
vo: how did know about this skl
me: i found out about this school through the collegeboard website collegeboard.org
vo: who is sponsoring you
me: my parents.
vo what do they do
me: Dad med doctor, owns a private hospital, mum deputy director firs tax office
vo: are u married
me: no
vo: any child
me: no
vo: sorry, u do not qualify ......

pls guys what did i say wrong and what can i do to strengthen my next interview

Chidinho10:



I like your choice of schools. PhD in Electrical Engineering should be easier to get than MS in same course

If you feel your GRE isn't the best representation of your abilities, you are always free to rewrite.

And once again, I like your choice of schools

While applying, make sure you put at least 3 ambitious schools there... UT Austin is one... You can increase it to 5 according to your risk level

But also add a couple of moderate and safe schools (BUT NOT TOO MUCH OF THEM!)

Being application smart is knowing how to mix your ambitious, moderate and safe schools... I've seen people apply only to super safe (not even safe schools) and yet, they claim they are application smart . And some of them even get rejected from the super safe schools cos they are over qualified and they begin to feel that safe schools are difficult to join.

So, your pocket (for application fees) determines the number of schools you can apply to... But I advise you include at least 3 ambitious schools cos your profile is decent

Smash that GRE (especially the Quant), rape the AWA (4.5+). I see you already have strong proficiency in verbal. For most people, it's natural

Finally, I wish you the best of luck

Quoran:
PhD in Electrical engineering should be easier to get than MS in the same course ? Interesting.

sheke01:
Visa delayed yesterday 13th June 2018 by a black American Lady at Walter Carrington

My General profile: Am quite young (less than 25), I wrote GRE twice and TOEFL and got good scores, I applied to 4 schools. I was going for masters in information systems. My UG was in Mechanical Engineering

Interview:
I was the second person she interviewed after denying the first guy.
VO: Pass me your passport and i20
Sheke01: I passed it
VO: How did you know about Cleveland State University?
Sheke01: I got to know about cleveland state university from professor Matos Victor, a professor at CSU. I studied his works during my android programming certification program.
She type for a while and looked up
VO: Did you apply to other schools?
Sheke: Yes, I applied to 3 other schools
VO: Name them
Sheke01: Arizona state University Tempe, University of texas elpaso, University of North Carolina Charlotte.
She didn't ask about admits and rejects. She typed for a while again, looked up and asked
VO: Who's sponsoring you?
Sheke01: My mum
VO: What does she do?
Sheke01: She is a successful business woman. She is a major distributor of Dangote products.
She typed for a while and said am sorry, you are not qualified

I dont think there is much anyone can learn from my transcript but i felt obliged to share it. People are encouraging me to apply again but am not really into it right now because I really felt dehumanised by her yesterday that I began to wonder how racism would feel like (but na me find her go na).

Gurus in the house over to una

Walspring:


You can benefit from discounted offer if you are interested send me pm

sheke01:
Visa delayed yesterday 13th June 2018 by a black American Lady at Walter Carrington

My General profile: Am quite young (less than 25), I wrote GRE twice and TOEFL and got good scores, I applied to 4 schools. I was going for masters in information systems. My UG was in Mechanical Engineering

Interview:
I was the second person she interviewed after denying the first guy.
VO: Pass me your passport and i20
Sheke01: I passed it
VO: How did you know about Cleveland State University?
Sheke01: I got to know about cleveland state university from professor Matos Victor, a professor at CSU. I studied his works during my android programming certification program.
She type for a while and looked up
VO: Did you apply to other schools?
Sheke: Yes, I applied to 3 other schools
VO: Name them
Sheke01: Arizona state University Tempe, University of texas elpaso, University of North Carolina Charlotte. My suggestion here in her voice : You made a wrong choice and i don't want to hear anything again.
She didn't ask about admits and rejects. She typed for a while again, looked up and asked
VO: Who's sponsoring you?
Sheke01: My mum
VO: What does she do?
Sheke01: She is a successful business woman. She is a major distributor of Dangote products.
She typed for a while and said am sorry, you are not qualified

I dont think there is much anyone can learn from my transcript but i felt obliged to share it. People are encouraging me to apply again but am not really into it right now because I really felt dehumanised by her yesterday that I began to wonder how racism would feel like (but na me find her go na).

Gurus in the house over to una

sunshineluv5:
Hello gurus telling d VO that your program runs for 33 months hope is not a redflag? it's stated on my i-20 August 2018 to may 2021.

sunshineluv5:
Hello gurus telling d VO that your program runs for 33 months hope is not a redflag? it's stated on my i-20 August 2018 to may 2021.

Quoran:
PhD in Electrical engineering should be easier to get than MS in the same course ? Interesting.

LagosismyHome:


Most masters are two years regardless of what your i20 states .... some schools put a buffer on the i20 that why it longer than 2 years

So a simple explanation is yes your masters is 2 years program. Although the school i20 is 33 months as a buffer. This is not unique to you so most VO knows about this. However master is 2 years so your masters is 2 years

Chidinho10:


I just replied your PM with details of the schedule. Make sure you keep to time. Apologies for the late response.


IMO, Georgia State is better than Cleveland. Maybe you have your reasons for choosing Cleveland over it. We will talk about it also. Till then!

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
He's not so wrong; PhD's are longer commits and, would be actively involved In research, especially if the research budget is as fat as yokozuna . Masters have become cash cows for them Uni presidents with fat salaries

ariesben5:



Bros,
You don't have any issue with your answers is just that your choice of institution Wright State University is ranked #231-#300 in National Universities and the institution is not rank in the Nation's Nursing program
A TIER 2 INST. for a Nursing Program.
Change Institution before refiring. I don talk my own ooo

ariesben5:



Bros,
You don't have any issue with your answers is just that your choice of institution Wright State University is ranked #231-#300 in National Universities and the institution is not rank in the Nation's Nursing program
A TIER 2 INST. for a Nursing Program.
Change Institution before refiring. I don talk my own ooo

Ayoola222:
Good day, I have just received my I-20 from Grand Valley State University. My admission is for fall semester of 2018 which is suppose to start in August. I want to know if I can get visa appointment date for first or second week in July?
Prompt response will be appreciated.