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DeevaB:
Hello, is there anyone studying at the University of Waterloo or who can guide me? Got an admission offer yesterday but no funding. Tuition is paid per term and I have four terms, a friend advised me to get money for the first term and I can apply for funding for the other terms while I am there. I'd appreciate any information any available scholarship or a means to get funding and do not want to miss this opportunity. Thanks

Such an enlightening write-up! We are in the same shoes, though "male in tech" here. Can I send you a DM?

CuteRedd:
Pls do keep writing....We need to enlighten people. I belong to several GRE and MSINUS groups which are full of Indians and I have made lots of friends along the way. These guys are "go getters" their tenacity is quite infectious.

In fact, I have found some study buddies among them and i have improved a lot in my GRE study. I was targeting fall 2019 before into some low tier schools because i also have a 9-5 job in a tech firm.

But i have decided to push it to 2020 because most of the top tier schools funding deadlines have either passed or are coming up soon and i wont be able to meet them. Also, my course of study isn't really in low tier schools which has to do with Tech Innovation. Another great factor is the time it offers me to be more embedded in more tech and community projects in the next 8 months which would strengthen my application.

My target schools are Boston University for their dual degree, Cornell University, University of Virginia and some other mid tier schools.

One thing i decided to do is to check out their requirements and understand what is required. I have 8 months from now to put my best foot forward. I have also identified some bias that can work on my behalf.

1. African
2. Female
3. In Tech (3 magic words that sells like hot cake right now)

Secondly, i have reached out to alumni's in my proposed program on linkedin for tips etc, I found out for Boston University the rate of Africans applying to that course is very low. Infact 2016 set just had 1 African a Sudanese.... Spoke to her and found out she didn't even have the "top notch GRE score needed" Same with a friend who just got into Harvard but diversity, etc played a part.

Indians: What people don't understand is that they are in competition with each other for admit spots. An Indian once told me they are held to a higher standard than others from other countries just because they are too many of them that are just as good. That's why you find an Indian who got 320 in GRE crying and saying how can he get 330 can you imagine?

Funding: The art of predicting every factor before it happens restrains anything from happening. I believe in taking a step at a time. You never know what can happen.

The inspiring story of how Koye got into INSEAD is a testimony to this among others https://www.bellanaija.com/2018/01/mogbekeloluwa-koye-ladele-shares-inspiring-insead-journey/

Another Great factor is: THE LONG TERM PLAN. Many Nigerians are very short sighted and they don't see the future nor the cycle change of leadership turning. The relationships, networks and pedigree etc can really do wonders for your future.

I am just encouraging people to make the best out of every opportunity that comes your way. Strive for the best as it plays out well in the long run. At least TRY!

UNH waives tofel. At least I know for grads school

Ola9292:
Thanks,will I be accept d without toefl score?

That was my thought as well. Apparently you could apply for the two together

Milkshakes01:
I thought one had to apply for GA only after admission

Hello can i send you a DM? I am trying to apply to university of new haven as well

Time2win:
50% scholarship

Hello glory. Can I send you a Dm?

Gloryemo:
Surprisingly, they have gotten back to me today��� and it's good news. How about you.?...

whoa. that's a fast one. congratulations I tap into your blessing

evelynnkeiru:
vo: good morning
me: good morning ma
vo:passport please
me: sharp sharp
vo:where are u going?
me:Cleary university in Michigan
vo:why are u going for your MBA
me:for more knowledge in analytical comparative marketing system cut me off
vo:what have you being doing since you finish school
me: I work as an assistant lecturer in cut me off
vo:who is your sponsor
me:my father who is a distributor for cut me off
vo:started typing for long
me:just looking at her face
vo:lands me d white copy
All glory be to God

Alright. Good luck.

lockupman:
Yes. I'm writing the GRE next month.

lockupman:
Cool. I'm applying to those three schools.

Are you applying for fall? They are good schools by the way

I will like to apply to Fordham for fall.

lockupman:
Anyone applying to NJIT, Montclair State university and Fordham University?

Another drama is about to start on this thread.

To be sincere with you no offense. I was a little bit pissed reading this conversation. Your answer to most of the questions are quite swallow. I believe you can do better with proper guidance. So i will advice you go through some past transcripts on this thread and see how they attack these questions you have been asked. Cheers and good luck next time.

uzmu:
uzmu:
Visa denied today in Abuja embassy F1.
Previously Applied this same month early jan.@ lagos Embassy 
VO : i see you previously applied in lagos, so what has changed?
Me : i have made more research about my school now and am more confident.
VO : So u wanted to pay $25,000 and u didnt research about the school?
Me : was just mute.
VO: how did you hear about the school?
Me: a lectural friend of my who is currently in the uk Doing his PhD recommend the school
VO: in the UK?
Me : yes, as he said he knows of 2person who left UK for the sch in U.S. immediately i went to quora to ask question and also on linkedln to know more about the school.
VO: so what have u learnt about the school now?
Me: the school won the best Data science Track in 2018 which is the fastest and latest growig trend in cpmputer science, and also has a Block system of learning that enables one to concentrate on one subject in a month and also its the home of conscious Based Education.
VO : was just typing and brought out the pick paper that I'm sorry u still not eligible this time.
Pls what must i have said wrongly, pls i need advice cos i may defer till May Entry.



This are my transcript @ Lagosismyhome@pelu and others pls guru help review cos i deferred to Fall

Please, guys, I need someone to review my SOP for masters in computer science. Thanks

Congratulations!

gracetim34:
Visa approved, Monday 25th at Abuja embassy. Window 6
After my third attempt. First one was October 19th 2018, second was 4th of January 2019. And the 3rd was Monday this week.
All glory to God because He actually did this for me.
Thanks to everyone here who helped me one way or the other.
I really appreciate you guys. Here goes my transcript

Vo: Good morning
Res: Good morning sir
Vo: Pass me your passport and I-20 pls
Vo: Have you traveled on another passport before?
Res: no sir
Vo: can I have the passport
Res: I said no sir
Vo: oh sorry I didn't hear that clearly. Why are you going to Austin Peay?
Res: Am going for my masters in computer science and quantitative methods with a concentration in information assurance and security but on my l-20 it was written there as Data modeling...(he didn't allow me to finish the statement)
Vo: that's ok. How do you want to pay for the cost?
Res: I was offered a graduate assistantship that waived my entire tuition with monthly stipend the rest of the cost will be taking care by my uncle who's into importation trading and distribution of LG brand both home appliances and electronics. I have his statement here with me
Vo: that's OK... I won't be needing the statement. The assistantship has covered everything. Where did you finish your undergraduate (I guess he asked that because I couldn't enter my educational history on my ds 160 when I was filling it. I don't know why the part is not coming up on my system.)
Res: Osun State University.

Vo: Why do you choose Austin Peay State University?
Res: I chose Austin Peay State University because they offered broad courses in information assurance and security. Their program incorporate field work with basic course. For example.. (he stopped me here)
Vo:thats OK. How did you get this assistantship?
Res: I applied then I was scheduled for a Skype interview, a week after the interview I received an email from the department that based on my performance during the interview, my gre scores, my undergraduate cgpa and recommendations, the department was willing to offer me the assistantship.
Vo: what do u intend to do after your study?
Res : ( but I thought he asked what the degree will do for me, so responded with this �with the look of things in Nigeria cyber crime and attacks are becoming common place, sophisticated and damaging. Every organisation has (he stopped me and asked again)
Vo: what do you intend to do after your study?
Res: I'll be coming back to Nigeria to enforce whatever have learnt because there's a huge demand for cybersecurity experts here in Nigeria. A lot of organization outsource for this skill b[i][/i]ecause its professional expertise... (he stopped me here,thats OK)

After this he started typing non stop and said the word *your visa has been approved, you will need your l-20 at the port of entry bla bla.
I collected my passport today.

No. Did you get full funding [quote author=Astaclover9 post=76141298][/quote]

Gbe body e

Abigalbee98:
u are the one calling yesterday ryt

� hello, are you at ETSU?

I hope to apply there for. I want to reach out first to know if they still have funding.

Chiezzh:
ANY ETSU APPLICANT HERE FOR FALL 2019?

Osinachi1:
Cheap, New York, MSc, No TOEFL in the same sentence.

Lol asin ehn

lexychuks:
Them stingy die. But opportunities dey to work during and after masters as Boston is a nice place to be. Except for the cold.

Are you currently there? Let send you a DM

Northeastern university is a really good school. I was once interested in going for my masters but was discouraged by the little or no funding opportunities available.

Congratulations. I tap into your blessing for mine as well

Daringtohope:
I posted my transcript about F2 visa rejection in Lagos a couple of weeks ago. I decided to reapply immediately, and I was able to get a date in Abuja. The screening process was quite long and tedious compared to Lagos. Also, my baby was a bit restless, so I kept moving back and it took a while for my turn. This is the transcript of the interview as I can remember it;

VO: Good afternoon.

Me: Good afternoon Ma.

VO: Pass me your passport.

I gave her our passports and I-20s. She took her time to go through the I-20 and typed for a while.

VO: Where is husband studying?

Me: He is studying Molecular Biology in the University of ABC.

VO: How long have you been married?

Me: We have been married for 4 years it will be 5 years in a few months.

VO: How many children do you have?

Me: We have one child.

VO: Has he visited since he left?

Me: Yes, he visited us in August of last year.

VO: I can see that there is a shortfall in the living expenses on the I-20, how do you pay the rest?

Me: My husband has full funding and we have some personal savings.

She excused herself and left the cubicle with the passport and I-20 for about 5 minutes. While she was away, I was worried that maybe she was not convinced about the funding. Therefore, when she came back, I quickly said;

Me: I have the funding letter from his school here, would you like to see it?

VO: That wouldn’t be necessary (while smiling).

VO: Was he working before he left for the United States?

Me: He was working as a lecturer, and he is currently on study leave.

VO: What will you be doing in the U.S?

Me: I will be busy raising my child as well as providing physical and emotional support for my husband.

VO: Have you traveled before?

Me: No, I have not had a reason to travel.

VO: Do you or your husband have any relatives in the United States?

No: We don’t have any relatives in the U.S.



VO: I will be approving your visa. Please excuse me I need to get a document for you.

Me: Thank you Ma. (I few tears of joy rolled down from my eyes.)

She left and came back with a document containing instruction for student visa applicants stating that students are only allowed to enter U.S 30 days before the start of the program and not after the start date on the I-20. It also contains a reminder to take along and present I-20 at the port of entry.

I give all praises and thanks to Almighty Allah. I prayed fervently, did several mock interviews, and prepared written answers to likely questions. I big thank you to everyone on this thread. I learned a lot from here. By the way, I use full hijab that covers me from head to toe. I hope this will encourage and be useful for someone.

Can this have any negative effect on someone's visa later on?

Ife1234:
No, you can change to another school.
You dont have to pay anything to the school that issued your i20

Congratulations bro. Yet you didn't drop the name of the school

alexohams2000:
Hello, I sure will drop the transcripts, missed three weeks of lectures so trying so hard to catch up... before I drop that when I am free, points to note, first, my interview was not in Nigeria, the questions were just so spontaneous, totally different from what's in here but then haven prepared exceptionally for the usual questions, I swept through.

As for my Initial AP status, I spent almost three weeks waiting and praying, but the the inspiration/advise came and I bombarded the embassy with emails and next day they acted, all thanks to God it came out positive. My advise to anyone future AP 'victim', please, wait for the embassy for like a week, if you don't hear from them, e-mail them and cal. Ignore that shit in that paper telling you not to contact until after 60 days, I mean...


My experience so far in brief: Education pass education, there's almost no education in Nigeria, don't come here and argue with me before I vex oo. My first lecture here, I almost weeped for my country and continent. Nigeria is still farrrrrr.

My school needs more African students though, we are about 10 here from Africa and 4 of us are Nigerians. I am the only graduate student here from Nigeria and in coming weeks I will be officially going around different states/localities that have notable African communities to create awareness...beginning with Houston here.

May God bless Nigeria! May God bless Africa! God has blessed America mehn!!!!!!

Hello guys, please I need some suggestions on good schools in Canada that offers funding for ms in computer science. I have working experience Incase this counts also

Congratulations bro
I will like to send you a PM

yuscodguy:
Visa approved January 14th 2019 at Abuja embassy at 8:45am
Part 1
My first interview was in Lagos embassy on May2 2017 for B1/B2 denied

Me: Good morning
VO: (No reply)why are you going to the US
Me: I am going to the United States, Florida to be precise for holiday

VO: what do u do in Nigeria
Me: I am a network engineer at National Open University of Nigeria where I train new staffs, monitor and secure the internet of the University, provide internet service to the whole university building and also I help in repairing faulty computers more so I secure the exam server (cut)

VO: are you married
Me: yes (open to me only)

VO: any child
Me: No

VO: sorry you are not qualified for visa this paper will explain

I jejely take my blue paper and leave

Part 2
Zoom to 31st December 2018 thinking I will celebrate the New Year in style

Me: Good Morning Happy New year in advance
Vo: good morning how are you
Me: I am fine

Vo: Pass me your Passport
Me: I oblige

Vo: why are you going to the United States
Me: I am going to the United States to pursue my masters degree in Computer Science and quantitative methods at Austin Peay State University

Vo: did you apply to other schools
Me: yes I applied to 4 different schools University of Cincinnati, University of New Haven, Eastern Illinois University and Eastern Michigan University

Vo: why APSU
Me: apart from the fact that I was awarded a graduate teaching assistant at Austin Peay state university, most importantly the research that is ongoing by Dr. Jiang Li at the department of Computer Science on the implementation of machine learning on network performance, troubleshooting and monitoring align with my career interest and the school also allow me to choose course from other departments which is an added advantage for me to equip me and make me a better data engineer and a good network architect .
Vo: sorry I am not seeing you funding
Me: please I have the offer letter with me here can you have a look please.
Vo: no I don’t know what is wrong it was just not coming up

Vo: who will be paying for the remaining deficit
Me: I was disorganized with what happened so I said my uncle sorry my aunt
Vo: sorry I will not eligible at this point of time.

Part 3
Fast forward to the golden day
I got to the embassy around 7:30
Did the necessary stuffs then fast forward to the proper interview
VO: good morning
Me: good morning sir
Vo: pass me your Passport and i20
Me: I passed
Vo: why is your passport wet
Me: I am sorry my hands are wet
He gave me tissue to clean my hands and he also clean my passport
Now I said it seems this guy will be nice in my mind but this guy is the world best of denial today the highest time people spend with him is 1min.

Vo: ............ Austin peay state university
Me: I did not hear what he said but I use my brain answer that I am going for my Masters degree in Computer Science and quantitative methods with concentration on predictive analytics
Vo: Did you have any other international passport
Me: no

Voice types for like 3 mins don’t know what he was checking I was just standing and looking
Vo: what will you be doing as a graduate assistant
Me: I will be helping my lecturer to mark, grade and also records student marks and also teaches some undergraduate course
Vo: Do you know the professor you will be working with?
Me: yes sir Professor Matt Jones
Vo: who will be paying for your tuition
Me: I have a full scholarship that covers my full tuition with monthly stipend and my aunt will take care of the deficit

Vo types again for another 2mins
I was like what is this guy looking at, hope I have not bleeped up like this.
This guy no ask me normal questions wey I prepare for. I was just praying and looking at white paper on his table with the pink paper
VO: where us your school located
Me: It is located in Clarksville Tennessee
VO: have you traveled to any country before
Me: No sir
Vo: have you applied for Canadian Visa before
Me: No sir
Voice types for some minute and say the golden word, your visa has been approved this paper will show you how to get your passport.
I was extremely happy
It was all Gods grace. Alhamdulilah my prayers and fasting did not go in vain.

Thank you all for the support from start to finish, i cannot mention names because the list will never end. You all are the best.
I will other people going for visa interview a successful outcome, the hustle, stress, sleepless night do worth it. Please stay focused.
Fall Aspirant go and prosper, we are waiting for you guys in America.

GboyegaD:
Most application deadlines are fast approaching nonetheless, I would suggest you find schools you might meet up with their deadline and try engage the graduate director for your program. You might be able to get a waiver to turn in your GRE score a little later than the deadline. Remember to let him know there are a very few centres in Nigeria as such, it takes a while to get a slot.

Thanks so much, I will do this

Olalekank:
Step 1: Open your browser
Step 2: Type in www.Google.com
Step 3: Type in "good schools in the US that offer funding for MSC"
Step 4: Open a link, check the schools, talk with the program coordinator on funding information
Step 5: Repeat Step 4 for many other schools

It's not easy to wait for someone to come and start positing schools that offer funding. Some things are better left for you to research. Come on, you're going for grad admission.

Good points.
Fellow CS guy here. Do you think it's reasonable to work my admission for masters in computer science toward fall 2019 even though I am preparing to take GRE in March. I hope to get funding

He made the best decision to move away from China even though this is not the best club to go to but at least his name will still be relevant in the media

geeworld1:
Good day to everyone on this thread, I've read through the various posts on this thread and i must confess it has really been an eye opener. I have a question to ask, i just graduated late last year and mobilization for batch A is by February this year but I'm considering leaving that of batch A in order to raise some money to learn a digital skill and then go with batch B.
Pls is this a good idea or i should join the batch A streamline?

Get started with nysc as soon as possible and at the same time try to learn a digital skill. You don't need so much money to learn a digital skill these days. With Internet data and determination you will be fine

abdeiz:
Boss I am currently in that stage where you were few years ago, I badly need guidance from people who have done it out there, Is it okay if I reach you?

You can message me