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masquellett:
Visa approved this morning 9:30am.

CC: Lagosismyhome We made it!

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Congrat bro!

kenniez26:
@ gunther6 I have written IELTS since 2014 but I did not use it for the application because they accept certificate of English as a medium from my school.my profile is not that hot.it is 3.92/5.the department of civil for MSc do not require GRE during admission stage but they require it if u want to apply for graduate assistantship.I only apply for this only for now.I plan to apply for Cleveland State University Ohio and Milwaukee school of engineering no application fees but GRE is needed.
Yes ,planning is on the way for GRE exam at least for the visa interview if not for anything. Thanks for the advice gunther6.
@lagosismyhone no where is save in the world.recently we heard about black killing blacks.black killing police ,police killing black .black and white killing one another like in Texas and I think Louisiana recently.I think last week and not in Illinois this time we should Jus have to pray for God protection.no where is saved in the world it is only God that protect. As per ranking 173 out of many thousands of Universities in USA.I think I will give them credit

you're sighted jare my brother. Everybody can not go to havard or other top ranked schools. I think. 173 is a good ranking

Piuorji:
No everday Fight
No crinkum crankum
No higi haga ###
Nw short & straight 2 d point question & answers
I pray it remains like dis
To d gurus dat r so helpful to questions, Thx

Na so bro

imperiouxx:
The time is near. Read this my friend:

Yes ooo you're right bro

Christian129:
people don dey pack their bags na.. safe journey to everyone travelling this week or the ones to come. i pray God grants you all journey mercies. please dont forget us here oo. WE need your EPP.

Yea I thought as much. God will grant all of us journey mercy.

Where's every body??

Kpimp:
thank you very much.may God bless you

you're welcome

Kpimp:
@akin ur 2 kobo wud b much appreciated

I chose to study mathematics because I want to have more knowledge in the modeling aspect of mathematics which can be used to solve real life problems such as helping many companies minimize their cost and maximize profits and I believe having a degree in mathematics will be a great asset in starting my career here in Nigeria as I will be able to work in any leading companies like Nigeria bottling company, Nestlé....

You may not use it the same way I wrote it. Try to get the key points and develop it on ur own and other people's opinion is welcome. My 2 kobo

Kpimp:
a mathematics, statistics, comp sci and information tech major can become a data analyst

The best thing is to talk more about mathematics than the features looking like computer sci. Talk about modeling... I can still help with my 2 kobo.
I'm also a mathematician

hardeorlah:
what family and friends think when someone live in america

Esther how are u? Longest time

AsiwajuAfo001:
My transcript....... (Thurs 14/07/16)

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning Ma'am
VO: Pass your documents
Me: Ok ( I passed it)
VO: Why are you going to the US
Me: For my graduate studies
VO: Of what relevance is the graduate studies to your career?
Me: I am presently an assistant lecturer and to sustain myself on the job and also aim higher positions, there is a need for me to have my masters degree
VO: Have you ever traveled outside Nigeria before?
Me: No Ma'am, I have not traveled out before
VO: Ok (she types for about 1min and brings out the white paper)... Kindly pick up your passport........



It was just God o, I was denied in December, I deferred my admission, got another I 20 for free, was denied B1 visa in May and when I decided to give it the last trial, God did it.

*My friend who we were both denied last year December also got his a day before mine.

[/b]Winners never quit, quitters never win[b].

Thank you all.

August 12 on point, Ohio here I come.....

I am also going to Ohio.

imperiouxx:
@ bailcron, AshBammy and akins2016,

Cheers! https://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/party/party0016.gif

Seen bro. Thanks.

heylie:
Yes bro likewise thanks

You're welcome

heylie:
Yes bro likewise thanks

You're welcome.

Cambells:
VO: So why are you going to study this course?
Me: I want to study physics because it will equip me logical thinking and problem solving skills which would open up a wide range of employment opportunities in the telecoms industry when I return to Nigeria.
VO: Is this what you wanna do after your studies?
Me: Yes, I would like to come back to Nigeria to work in one of the telecommunications company.
VO: Who's paying for this?
Me: My dad will be paying and I have a scholarship.
VO: What does he do?
Me: He's a banker at Wema Bank
VO: Okay thank you for applying. You can pick up your visa in three days time.
My interview was 9:30am today. The lady who interviewed me didn't even ask about my school (Troy University). It all happened within seconds and God took control.
Advise to prospective applicants: Look at the interviewer's face and don't give yourself high BP. Just rehears.
Thanks to you all. God bless nairaland and nairalanders

Cousin me to sure.. chai this guy can disturb! But thank God God crowned our effort!

heylie:
Glory be to God visa approved, 6:30 batch this morning. Transcripts coming shortly. tho am a silent follower but thanks everyone lagismyous, Texem... And Walspring, and Evey other people who have made positive impact on this thread God bless you.

Congrat once again bro. We just got home. Hope u are home already?

Walspring:
Before if your bar code doesn't match, to reschedule is free and when the statistics are getting out of hand and people misused it, took it for granted that's when payment for another visa fee started same thing applicable to changing and updating of ds160 confirmation directly from applicant appointment profile, before applicant can do it on his/her own after booking appointment interview but now applicant must send email to the embassy to update if for the applicant.

Actually why I got TB was that I changed the DS 160 bar code on my appointment page a day to my interview which was on a Sunday because of a little error on the former DS 160. I think the concept is one can track the status of ur DS 160 code before and after the your interview. It will say READY a day to your interview, REFUSED if one is been denied and ISSUED if your visa is granted.

OluDare01:
Pls I wanna ask
Those they sent back because their barcode didn't match, what's their fate?
Will they pay another visa fee or reschedule

It happened to me too. I was 'Turned Back' and was given a TB form which instructed me on how to reschedule. They may need to pay another fee if they haven't exceeded the reschedule limits. I had to pay another visa fee I guess I must have exceeded the limit.

Tods:
Transcript loaded!!!
After the VO at window 6 denied the guy before me ( guy with american accent and even had his undergraduate degree there in the us), was scared and hoping for the worse.
VO: good morning ( was surprised he even greeted me and smiled)
Me: good morning, how was your night? ( smiling back)
VO: very well thank you ( sounding surprised)
Pass me your documents
How did you get to know this school?
Me: I used the internet to Google for a credible school that has a good math program
VO: what did u study for your undergraduate degree
Me mathematics
Vo: what university?
Me: Bowen university
VO: how many schools did u apply to?
Me: 5 schools
VO: mention them
Me: west Virginia university morgantown, Louisiana state university, baton rouge
He dint let me complete it and just said
Why did you choose this school amongst others ( pointing to my i20 with a straight face)
Me : I chose the school cos I was offered a graduate assistantship and.....
He caught me short and said pick up your visa at the circled location ( slamming my passport in the collection bowl)
Me: thank you ooo in a surprised and elated voice ( people on the queue giggled ) I fled from his window before he change his mind and say take ur passport back. Lols

The key is always be prepared and pray. School is Lamar.

Congrat. I saw it coming. Congrat once again fellow mathematician! See u at the top.

Pelaiye2703:
I have been doing the search though. I am planning to get myself together before fall 2018 cos that's when i intend to apply. I have laid my hands on couple of GRE books ( thanks to akin2016 God bless you BIG). I'm aiming an high score to put my hope in sight..Thank you Egbon for your advice...#God bless

You're welcome. Just don't give up bro.

Pelaiye2703:
I have been doing the search though. I am planning to get myself together before fall 2018 cos that's when i intend to apply. I have laid my hands on couple of GRE books ( thanks to akin2016 God bless you BIG). I'm aiming an high score to put my hope in sight..Thank you Egbon for your advice...#God bless

You're welcome bro. Just don't give up bro.

pgiddy:
I am going for applied Maths. Sorry for not replying your mail, i have been very busy.
I would send my number to your mail, so we can talk on whatsapp

Okay bro. I will be expecting ur mail.

Motoshor:
To God be the glory, visa approved today after first denial. Transcript to follow soon. Thanks so much to Slimmy05 and Afolabi Kenneth, you guys are more than a brother. Thanks to the people on this thread also, keep up the good work.

Congrat

pgiddy:
I would be selfish if i dont post the transcript of my visa interview.
My interview was for 9.00 but i was eventually interview by a young lady at window 5 around past 10. The woman actually gave the guy before me a denial, but i just trusted God that i would not be denied. As the guy left and i was about stepping forward, the woman asked for permission to leave, and she left for about 5-7 minutes. I was just praying that i should not be redirected to the other VO guy at window six, who had been denying everybody visa (as far as i know). The woman eventually came back and this was how my interview went.
Me: Good Morning
VO: Morning
VO: Where are you going to in the US?
Me: I am going to Montana State University
VO: What do you want to go and do?
Me: I am going for a Masters in Mathematics at Montana State University
VO: What did you do in your bachelors degree?
Me: I had my bachelors degree in Mathematics
VO: What year did you finish school?
Me: 2012.
VO: Where do you work?
Me: I worked at a research company?
VO: What is your job description at the company?
Me: I carry out mathematical and statistical analysis for the firm, i train clients on the use of mathematical and statistical softwares, i interact with clients who come with their research work.
VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: I am being sponsored by the University and the department. I got a full scholarship together with a GTA.
VO: (She made an expression of surprise on her face). What made you qualified for this scholarship?
Me: The school was impressed with my statement of purpose, my transcript and my GRE score. In addition, i also had a Skype interview with two professors in the department (i mentioned the names of the professors)
VO: What did you have in your GRE?
Me: I had 150 in verbal, 159 in quantitative and 4.0 in analytical writing. (She then asked me to pass my GRE score, which she looked at)
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: I applied to IIT, FIT, MSU and New Mexico Institute of Tech.
VO: What made you choose MSU?
Me: I chose the school because MSU offers a Mathematics programme that suits my career goals and research interest. I was also fascinated with the fact that the department of Mathematics and Statistics are under one department which is the department of Mathematical sciences. Hence, I have the opportunity of combining some statistics courses together with my mathematics courses without having to spend more than two years. I also have a senior colleague and friend in the school who is also a graduate student who spoke highly of the school.
VO: Okay, i would be approving your visa, make sure you ................. blah blah blah
My advice: pray pray and pray, be confident, watchout! there are some answers you should never give,read nairaland thread over and trust GOD.
Thumbs up to guys who also posted their transcripts here, and a big thanks to DareFadi, your words of encouraging was greatly helpful.

Wow. Interesting transcript. Great mathematician. Are you going for pure math? Pls let's talk.

texrem:
BTA na for business people...I saw BTA and PTA at stanbic ibtc but they requested for return ticket...the search for those business people with return ticket is imminent..

Thanks bro

dickoflife:
bta is a scam means by nigerian immigration officials. You do not need to have a dollar on tou when u board an airplane however at the point of entry you might be asked to show the amount on u. I have never been asked in all my travels to show how much i have except in nigeria. Fill ur immigration form and declare the rest of ur cash is in ur card. Have 1k dillars at least at hand for contigencies.

I sent u a msg on whatsapp bro

dickoflife:
bta is a scam means by nigerian immigration officials. You do not need to have a dollar on tou when u board an airplane however at the point of entry you might be asked to show the amount on u. I have never been asked in all my travels to show how much i have except in nigeria. Fill ur immigration form and declare the rest of ur cash is in ur card. Have 1k dillars at least at hand for contigencies.

Thanks boss

texrem:
Dollar no dey easy to get...me wey dey travel neva get dollars

Lol na so boss.

dickoflife:
i bought it from black market. 340 at first i buy small. I come foolishly dey wait make e come down guy i resorted to buying at 355.

Boss how every?
Is BTA required for students??

Congratulations Rheenah , Stunner1404 and oludare01. All the best in ur dollar hunt

pgiddy:
All glory to God, I got my US visa today at Lagos. . Even though almost about 90% of the people I saw were rejected. Transcript loading soon.

Mathematician. Congrat!