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Predstan:
ETSU doesnt give GA until you resume for studies. You will a GA position only when you are on ground.

I don't know how true this is for other programs, buh this is untrue for the Ms. Maths and Stat dept. I know of a friend who got a GA while still here in Nigeria. Also, the grad cord stated that GA positions are already filled, advised me to look into other GA's other than the departmental GA or accept a tuition scholarship from him and support myself with an on-campus job.

Are you already in ETSU or a prospective student.. I'd love to link up please

Hi everyone,

Is it possible to get an on-campus job while still here in Nigeria. Is it also possible for stipends from this job to reflect on my i20?

Why I ask this, I was offered just tuition scholarship at ETSU cos there are no more GA positions, therefore left with living cost, about 18k usd. I'm so much looking into cutting this down to bolster my chance.

All advises would be appreciated.

Thanks y'all.

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Superbrain:
Hi Akin, you most likely will get a new SEVIS ID and School Code from the new school. Your SEVIS fee payment is still valid, however you will need to transfer the payment to the new SEVIS ID. Follow the steps below:

1. Go to www.fmjfee.com and click on "CHECK I-901 STATUS".
2. Fill in your old SEVIS ID, Last Name and Date of Birth. You will be directed to the Payment Status Page.
3. On the Payment Status Page, Click on "Request Transfer". You will be asked to provide your New SEVIS ID and New School Code.
4. Provide the new SEVIS ID and School Code. Submit your request.

DHS will process the request and you will receive a notification if approved. It typically takes 1-2 business days.

Hope this helps.

Wooh! Thanks so much Superbrain. This will definitely help. �

Hi everyone, y'all welcome to review my case, your inputs are needed and would be duly appreciated.

My SEVIS is still valid for usage - within 365 days. However, I'll be using it for a different school - not the same school I used it for last year - am I just gonna use it that way?
I really wanna get this straight

OR

will I need to transfer ID?
tell me how to go about it.

Thanks
Akin

VECOH1:
Good evening everyone, Pls I would like to know if my DS 160 confirmation page should be in coloured print out.
It is urgent. My interview is next week.
Thanks for your reply.

Any

frcxs:
Hello guys, i am yet to receive my I-20 tho it has been shipped and is expected to be delivered on tuesday, can i however go ahead to make payment for visa today and schedule my appointment for 21st July before it becomes filled up?

Sure, provided you already have your SEVIS ID and you are sure you're dealing with a reliable courier service.

ybahrbz91:
Painful !!!! Can someone reshedule an appointment?

It should be possible, but I'm not so sure, never tried such.. The gurus should answer this.

There are now surfeit vacancies on Saturday 21st July- Lagos embassy, I think this is specially designed for those that will be applying towards this coming fall... This would be good news to many people, especially for those that are hoping to reapply.

Haryormeedey:
Yes it's possible.
If you have a successful interview on the 15th, it will take up to 3 days before you can collect the visa.
So once there are travel plans in place you can still meet up with 27th.

On the other hand, if you get the visa on the 15th you can defer if you wish.
What you need to do is to contact the school and explain your situation and tell them you wish to defer ur admission. You might have to pay defer fee tho. Then they will send you another i-20 form when you are ready to resume.

Thanks bro, quite informative, this is a great relief to me

Hi Everyone, my visa was denied on the 29th of June, and the earliest date on my dashboard for rescheduling is August 15th. Is it advisable for me to pick this date since my resumption date is on 27th of August, thinking if it's possible for me to depart right before resumption so I won't have any problem at the POE provided my visa is approved.


Also, is it possible to get the visa on 15th on August, then defer admission till January?

Help me on this please

donanod:
Black and white is fine.

Thanks boss

LagosismyHome:
Passport
SEVIS receipt
Admission letter
SOA aka bank statements
I20 form
School transcript if you have it
Test scores slip
BSc certificate Although optional
DS-160 confirmation,
appointment confirmation.
*2 photographs passport if needed

Hope we ain't obligated to showing a colored copy of the following... Someone gets me scared already, my interview is Friday... Help ooo.. Cos na black and white I print

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
.. honestly what's with the listing of companies, like this is your primary 6 graduation speech of what you want to be in future . A degree in manufacturing engineering is most likely to give you grounded theoretical and practical knowledge in the major engineering disciplines; from the study of classical and mathematical control theory, to electric machines and power systems, to optimization and financial management, you're sure to be prepared to hop on to whatever engineering field interests you as you go along in life. so probably as a lover of all thing tech, you can yap about how a degree in MFGE is the only thing that can clear the fear of missing out on all the interesting fields of engineering.

a alittle cheesy , and that's because you're going to be an undergrad, in a very general engineering program, so the whole talk about research, and one personal instructor may sound like a rehearsed lie, because, it's probably one very depressed PhD student standing as TA that will tutor you . There's nothing wrong about bragging with the school, but don't go overboard, by calling US (except of course you're going to MIT or CALTECH). A simple ".. TXST has professors with active industry aligned research, whose experience they will be bringing to the classroom, aided with the cool 3D prinitng, mechatronic and robotics equipment which would most definitely be FUN!! money's worth.."


... enough with the inspirational speech people . a simple "... Jobs are changing and disappearing quickly, and having a degree in MFGE is sure to make whatever career transitions i'd make after starting out with industrial 3D modelling and printing seamless"

Hmm.. Thanks so much @EZEIGBO1OFIMO, nna ehn, you're just too much.. Nice corrections I'll address them
However, I'm for MSc in MFGE not bachelors.


I need more scrutiny from everyone in the house

Best regards

Hello gurus.. I need you all to help me scrutinize my proposed transcript .. Criticize like you're vexing. God bless.


Why USA?
US academic standard is of high reputation, also Additive manufacturing, my major reason for this degree is not offered in any Nigerian institution.. And u know also, a US degree is so adorable here in 9ja - - it's like an icing on one's resume.

So why Manufacturing engineering - MFGE?
MFGE as part of what my UG program and present job entails will place me on a more competitive pedestal for a production engineering job at companies like Innoson, PZ Cussons etc. It will also afford me with enough qualification to harness the manufacturing capacity of Nigeria - I hope to start up a 3D printing service after grabbing credible experiences from this program and subsequent jobs.

How did you hear about Texas State University San Marcos?
My first knowledge about TXST was from Scientific America where I learnt about an ongoing project in Additive Manufacturing.


Okay, you chose 3 uni what are their similarities?
Their course synopses all fit into my interests, profile and budget.. They are all located at temperate region of the US so there won't be no need trying to acclimatize to a new weather condition.

(Auburn University Alabama, Florida international university Miami, Texas state university San Marcos)


And why Texas over them?
Okay, this actually cos I got info about them from a credible source, which is also about a project that's in line with my career goal.
Also, Dr. Heping Chen who'd be my instructor in additive manufacturing is one the facilitators of a 3D printed house in Austin, Texas - - the first in the US. These are fascinating facts to me

What's your career goal?
To be a production specialist, a consultant who'll be knowledgeable enough to proffer solutions to problems across all domains in the manufacturing field..
I wish to own a 3D printing service that'll be known across 9ja for for it's educative and economic impact.

I hope these things ain't generic.


What's your uncle's occupation?
He works as a Depot representative for NNPC, and also a mechanized farmer by inheritance

Hope I'm not over emphasizing


Why will ur UNCLE spend so much on your studies?
Mum and uncle are the only siblings for each other. Also, he's in care of the family's property cos he's the sole heir to grandpa's enormous farmland - - so spending a little outta the surfeit for my education won't be a burden.


Abeg, is this gonna convince you as a VO?


@Lagosismyhome
@walspring
@Chidinho
@Twoods
@EZEIGBOOFIMO

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Libber:
Visa Approved on Thursday

Thanks to sirRiddy, Ponpon, Chidindo, Ojah, Walspring and a lot of people I don't know their moniker.Nairaland has really help my life,
CGPA (3.22/5), (WES 3.02/4), GRE below 300 ( very embarrassing,but my job didn't allow me read)

TOEFL - 84 ( didn't use it)

Masters in Mathematics-
Schools applied to
Etsu- Admitted (Got 50% scholarship, the dept cord said I should rewrite for an assistantship)

Tennessee tech uni- Admitted ( TA is filled, but got a mail to notify me of an RA in July)

Mtsu- Rejected
Uni of Idaho- Rejected
Georgia southern uni- Accepted with GTA, full tuition waiver and stipend

Youngstown state uni- Accepted but because of cgpa, they said I need to fund myself for the fall, then a GA in spring if I perform well in fall

Eastern Kentucky uni- Based on my rappor with the dept cord she is always mailing me to apply that she will offer me GA, but I didn't complete the application.

Advice
Don't feel discourage because you don't have a ground breaking profile, this year I saw people with a 2.2 below 3.0 with a GRE below 310 getting full funding , a cgpa of 2.58 got full funding, mail profs, do ur research well,the sky will always be our starting point.

Thank you Nairaland

Congratulations bro, and thanks for the info.. This would be helpful for so many.
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mcafeez:
I got something funny... Few minutes ago US Embassy text me that they have rescheduled my appointment which suppose to be on 25th to 29th... They asked me to also check my mail, I checked my email too and there was a message there about the change of date too.. Has anyone experienced this ?

You're not alone bro

[quote author=Walspring post=68185084]Lol.. I feel your moniker is the reason.. [/quote

Hello Bro,

I'd love to have a personal chat with you as I'll need you to help with SEVIS payment.

I've sent a PM

kikky91:
I am also going there Pls can't we pm so that we can share idea

Same here, I saw same trying to submit my documents to the international office, Texas State University, San Marcos so as to get my i-20. It baffles, how do we cross the bridge?

Sorelee:
You can't use a scan copy! It has to be the original copy

Omg! Thank God I threw this out.
Thanks @Sorelee

Hi Everyone,

My sponsor sent me a scanned copy of his SOA. I'll be taking with me to the embassy a printed, and seemingly not-so-authentic document since it's signed and stamped.

Hope I'm not required to go with the original copy,
Pls help on this.

hoping this won't raise questions with consulars

Hi everyone, I got a diversity scholarship from Pydata, for a 3 day conference with which the registration fee for the 3days are waived. However, I'll be paying for my travel. So I want to know if I'll have to pay for visa and flight for the conference or will only have to pay for flight

oluphy:
I no Sabi wetin d delay dem, got admitted to TAMUk already.... . Without GA..22K...partial GA..11K...Full GA 2.5K

Sup Bro, you mean TAMUK offer you full tuition waiver?

Scholastica16:
Use B.Y MAFIT.
Google them.

Alright, thanks so much.. Scholastica

Pls, can anyone help with reporting my ETS test scores to schools.. None of the payment methods here works.

Gbemisolarh:
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY


pls is there any deposit required by the above school before i20 can be issued pls..


Any past applicants

HI Gbemisolarh, I'd love to talk about FIU

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