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Good morning all. Is there anyone going to Georgia State University this Fall?

Good afternoon all. Please, is there anyone admitted to Georgia State University? Also, if there's a WhatsApp group for GSU students for Fall 2022, I will love to be added. Thank you.

BIMestBabe:
Hello. I'll give you this firsthand information.
1. NEVER use Kaplan for GRE maths. It's a no no. Use Manhattan. Download the Manhattan quant series. Not the 10lbs book(past questions) o. The different books that concentrates on the 8 or 9 topics in GRE quant.
Work them, understand the questions and tricks.

After, there's a book like that, I've forgotten the name.. (You can pm me, I'll check it out for you). So, get the book and work the qstns.
I tell you, if you can do that, you are good to go for quant! You'll blast those questions��[/color][color=#770077]

For verbal, get, magrosh, and also watch the GRE Manhattan verbal. Watch the videos and practice a lot of questions.

If you can get Manhattan flash cards, that'll be perfect to sharpen your vocabs. Those cards are the best I tell you!! And the words are all over GRE verbal!

You're good to go!!
Pls, remember Manhattan is the best for quant oo! Don't use any other. I have them all, so I'm very sure of what I'm saying.
All the best.
Cheers.

Hi dear, thank you for the information. Please, i need the materials, i have pm you. Thank you in anticipation.

Leoney:
Hello everyone,
My visa was approved on May 24th at Abuja, sorry it took long to come back and give thanks to everyone in this group, work has been tight and I only just collected my passport yesterday (not an excuse though). Thank you all for your wonderful contributions to this thread and also @Time2win for the mock interview a day before the interview, your drills were just what I needed to put my mind at ease, even asking questions that up until that moment I had not anticipated.

The interview was very, very brief. To provide a context of how short it was, I had my interview after @Amyfid12 and her interview went exactly as she described, I thought she was very articulate and spoke really well, but she was stopped right after she said Aunty. After her interview she was just outside the interview door arranging her documents when I met up with her, and we walked out together. I genuinely felt for her, I just think the lack of assistantship was the issue.

To the interview proper.

Me: Good morning (she did not smile or really look up)

VO: Pass me your passport (I did), I-20 too (I did also)

VO: Why this University?

Me: This university is unique to me for several reasons. Firstly, it is a research active institution and the research of Prof. Madsen who is a pioneer of sorts in geophysics also attracted me to the institution. Secondly, (VO cuts in)

VO: I see you have full funding from the university.

Me: Yes, I do

VO: Congratulations, your visa has been approved blah, blah blah.

So, thank you all for your continuous contributions to this thread.

I'm happy for you dear, once again congratulations.

bracelum:
You did well. I would say you were unlucky and your denial was purely due to financial reasons. Your aunt based in the US and sponsoring 100% of your cost of attendance is a red flag. It works sometimes but you were unlucky it didn't work for you.

If you took standardized tests, I would encourage you to try again. Maybe in your next interview, you may be lucky to get a VO that will ask more questions and will be impressed that you took standardized tests.

If you can't get the visa after three attempts, abort the plan and refire for a better-ranked school for fall 2020.

Thank you for the advice

Time2win:
Which state is your aunt in? Is it close to the school you applied to or in same state?

Maryland

[quote author=Brown2Green post=78885253
Thank you for the encouragement



I understand how you feel and I'm really sorry about the outcome. But that's not the end of the world.
You should prep up and refire! Good enough , same VO cannot interview you twice.

This was what I saw that made me say it was apt.

ME: I chose WCU because I'm interested in an ongoing research by Prof xxxx on Improving maternal and child health outcomes in undeserved populations. And at present, my community is undeserved haelthwise, cos we've had an increase in maternal and infant deaths. Also, WCU mandates it's MPH students to complete a 6 credits, 300hrs community service course called Applied Learning Experience. That's when students apply public health knowledge and skills gained in the classroom to real world public health problems. Its an avenue for students to interact with their community. This exposure will be of help to me when I return to Nigeria cos it will enable me plan and implement public health programs[/quote]

Brown2Green:
This is my perspective:

Funding had a major role to play in the VO's decision.
But the reverse could have been the case if you were going to a top school with such or more deficit. Mind you, I said Top school not Top program.
Like the person that had over 40k deficit but for a top 10 school. He was approved.


Secondly, since you know you have no funding, you need to Sell yourself with any given opportunity.
Why this school?
'I was interested in an ongoing research ' has become hackneyed. I think you should have done better as it made the first impression for the VO.
BTW, what was the closing balance on the SOA?

Before my interview, i posted my proposed interview transcript, and you said my responses were apt and i concluded that i was on the right track.The closing balance on the SOA was $45,000.

Good morning lovely people. It's been a week i was denied visa at the US embassy in Abuja. To say i was devastated is an understatement. I thank God for the support system i have in terms of family and friends that encouraged me that all things will work together for my good. I had to come out here to get advice on how i went wrong. I applied to 6 schools, 5 admits and all for Masters in Public health. They offered me admission without funding. I reached out to them but there was no assurance i will be given a GA position. I decided to go for West Chester University, Pennsylvania and the total amount on my I-20 is $29,525. My aunt who resides in US is my sponsor. I prepared well for my interview and ensured my documents were complete. Below is my interview transcript on 24th May:

ME: Good morning
VO: Good morning, pass me your passport and I-20
ME: Sure
VO: Why did you choose this school?
ME: I chose this school because i'm interested in an ongoing research by Prof xxxx on xxxxxxx. Also, the school mandates it's MPH students to complete a 6 credits, 300 hours community service course called Bleep. ( The VO cuts in)
VO: What do you do?
ME: I'm a pharmacist working with xxxxxxxxx
VO: Who is your sponsor?
ME: My aunt by name xxxxxxxxx
VO: types for some seconds and handed a green paper to me, that it will explain my denial of Visa.

All these, didn't last up to 5 minutes. I was shocked because i expected questions on Why US? Why MPH? What are your plans after the MS program? Can i see your SOA? which she didn't ask me.
Please, where did i go wrong? Mind you, i didn't stutter cos i prepared well for this interview. My school starts in August and i don't know what to do.

beejhay69:
Oops....my bad.@PS
May you be filled with much more SMILES cum this time tomorrow.

Amen!!!!!!!!!!!

bayulll011:
Is very obvious you know what you are going there for.
you also prove to the interviewer you met the requirement simple

Thank you!!! God bless

beejhay69:
Hello bro.
Your response are well on point... I hope you are able to articulate each word with precision.
You omited if u did any standardized test.
Were u granted any form of financial assistance by the school.
NEXT STEP:
Try fixing up mock interview.

I'm rooting for you.
Best wishes.

Thank you for your feedback. I wrote GRE and TOEFL, no funding from the school but was told will be considered if any opportunities comes up.
PS : It's a SHE....( smiling)

12: 9:36am
Good morning lovely people. Please my interview is tomorrow, the gurus in the house, kindly scrutinize my proposed interview transcript and corrections will be kindly taken. Thanks as I expect your feedbacks.

ME: Good morning Sir

VO: Good morning, can I have your passport and 1-20?

ME: Sure sir

VO: Why are you going to US?

ME: I am going for a Masters degree program in Public Health at WCU, with specialization on Community Health track.

VO: How many schools did you apply?

ME: 6

VO: List them

ME: NDSU, SCSU, ISU, JSU, MSU, WCU.

VO: How many admits?

ME: 5 ( NDSU WCU, SCSU, JSU, ISU). My admission at MSU is still pending.

VO: Why did you choose WCU? Why not NDSU?

ME: I chose WCU because I'm interested in an ongoing research by Prof xxxx on Improving maternal and child health outcomes in undeserved populations. And at present, my community is undeserved haelthwise, cos we've had an increase in maternal and infant deaths. Also, WCU mandates it's MPH students to complete a 6 credits, 300hrs community service course called Applied Learning Experience. That's when students apply public health knowledge and skills gained in the classroom to real world public health problems. Its an avenue for students to interact with their community. This exposure will be of help to me when I return to Nigeria cos it will enable me plan and implement public health programs.

VO? Why MPH?

ME: Nigeria currently has a high burden of public health diseases like Malaria, TB, HIV/AIDS etc due to poor policies and inadequate allocation of resources to combat and control these diseases. My studies in public health will enable me acquire the knowledge and skills to join hands with the FMOH and other public health Non profit organizations to bring possible recommendations and sustainable solutions to the high prevalence rate of public health diseases in Nigeria, this prolonging the life expectancy of the population.

VO: Nods, I can see you're a pharmacist, when did you graduate?

ME: 2012

VO: What have you been doing since?

ME: I commenced a one year internship program at xxxxxx. From there, I was deployed to xxxx for my NYSC. After my NYSC program, I got a job as a Superintendent pharmacist of xxxxxx, where I'm currently working.

VO: Why do you want to leave your job now and study?

ME: Having worked in the hospital environment and community practice, I became interested in preventive care. Questions such as what if people took preventive measures to avoid contracting or spreading diseases? Is the government well informed before making key decisions that impact the health of the public?. Owing to these, I decided to expand beyond the traditional functions of dispensing drugs and health consumables but to pursue a non traditional career opportunities that are more patient oriented and involves public health functions.

VO: What are your plans after your study?

ME: I intend to come back to Nigeria after my studies, having garnered adequate research, practical and field knowledge and skills, it will enable me take up public health positions like monitoring and evaluation officer, epidemiologist etc from any public health non profit organizations like FHI 360, UNICEF, USAID , which are I high demand, thus improving the quality of life of people. Also, on a long term, I will love to establish my own community pharmacy and the skills and knowledge gained during my MPH studies, will also help me render qualitative, accessible and affordable healthcare services to people within my environs.

VO: I can see your aunt is sponsoring you? Why?

ME: Yea, she's one of the people that saw my huge passion for medicine and she encouraged me to go for it. She' sponsored me during my Bachelor's program and still wants to help advance my career.

VO: I will be approving your visa. Hands me a white paper.

ME: Thank you!!!!!!

Please, I need more reviews on my proposed transcript. Am I good to go?

Brown2Green:
Brace up to answer questions about funding.. Don't stutter .
May the GRACE be with you!

Thank you dear for the advice. God bless you.

Brown2Green:
I think your responses are apt.
How much is the total cost/deficit?

$29,600

Good morning lovely people. Please my interview is tomorrow, the gurus in the house, kindly scrutinize my proposed interview transcript and corrections will be kindly taken. Thanks as I expect your feedbacks.

ME: Good morning Sir

VO: Good morning, can I have your passport and 1-20?

ME: Sure sir

VO: Why are you going to US?

ME: I am going for a Masters degree program in Public Health at WCU, with specialization on Community Health track.

VO: How many schools did you apply?

ME: 6

VO: List them

ME: NDSU, SCSU, ISU, JSU, MSU, WCU.

VO: How many admits?

ME: 5 ( NDSU WCU, SCSU, JSU, ISU). My admission at MSU is still pending.

VO: Why did you choose WCU? Why not NDSU?

ME: I chose WCU because I'm interested in an ongoing research by Prof xxxx on Improving maternal and child health outcomes in undeserved populations. And at present, my community is undeserved haelthwise, cos we've had an increase in maternal and infant deaths. Also, WCU mandates it's MPH students to complete a 6 credits, 300hrs community service course called Applied Learning Experience. That's when students apply public health knowledge and skills gained in the classroom to real world public health problems. Its an avenue for students to interact with their community. This exposure will be of help to me when I return to Nigeria cos it will enable me plan and implement public health programs.

VO? Why MPH?

ME: Nigeria currently has a high burden of public health diseases like Malaria, TB, HIV/AIDS etc due to poor policies and inadequate allocation of resources to combat and control these diseases. My studies in public health will enable me acquire the knowledge and skills to join hands with the FMOH and other public health Non profit organizations to bring possible recommendations and sustainable solutions to the high prevalence rate of public health diseases in Nigeria, this prolonging the life expectancy of the population.

VO: Nods, I can see you're a pharmacist, when did you graduate?

ME: 2012

VO: What have you been doing since?

ME: I commenced a one year internship program at xxxxxx. From there, I was deployed to xxxx for my NYSC. After my NYSC program, I got a job as a Superintendent pharmacist of xxxxxx, where I'm currently working.

VO: Why do you want to leave your job now and study?

ME: Having worked in the hospital environment and community practice, I became interested in preventive care. Questions such as what if people took preventive measures to avoid contracting or spreading diseases? Is the government well informed before making key decisions that impact the health of the public?. Owing to these, I decided to expand beyond the traditional functions of dispensing drugs and health consumables but to pursue a non traditional career opportunities that are more patient oriented and involves public health functions.

VO: What are your plans after your study?

ME: I intend to come back to Nigeria after my studies, having garnered adequate research, practical and field knowledge and skills, it will enable me take up public health positions like monitoring and evaluation officer, epidemiologist etc from any public health non profit organizations like FHI 360, UNICEF, USAID , which are I high demand, thus improving the quality of life of people. Also, on a long term, I will love to establish my own community pharmacy and the skills and knowledge gained during my MPH studies, will also help me render qualitative, accessible and affordable healthcare services to people within my environs.

VO: I can see your aunt is sponsoring you? Why?

ME: Yea, she's one of the people that saw my huge passion for medicine and she encouraged me to go for it. She' sponsored me during my Bachelor's program and still wants to help advance my career.

VO: I will be approving your visa. Hands me a white paper.

ME: Thank you!!!!!!

Please, I need more reviews on my proposed transcript. Am I good to go??

JohnnyAmhan:
OK ma, I'll suggest that to them.

Thank you very much.

Good morning wonderful people!!!
@LagosismyHome and @Bracelum, please can I get your e-mail address?
Thank you.

[quote author=fairheart post=78463969]I did not get any email from you.[/quot

My name is confidence, I sent you a mail via your email address on your profile to help me assess my interview transcript. You replied me saying I should resend it and include my profile, which I have done.

JohnnyAmhan:
Philander Smith College. Arkansas.

Good morning All. Please Boss Fairheart, I sent a mail to you yesterday.