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 Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by bartino: 8:51pm On Dec 08, 2017 |
Frankaka8:I don’t know the current I-20 format. But I remembered when I got to POE without signing my I-20, the officer was like sign here and I said alright I didn’t know he was like haha that’s fine that’s not a problem. So I don’t think that should be a problem but read the I-20 and sign what have to be signed if you ain’t sure don’t bother you can sign that anytime in as much as it’s your I-20 and it is not required to be submitted. If that makes sense. 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by bartino: 6:43pm On Dec 08, 2017 |
jango99: Sorry about your denial. But always remember denial is not the end. You have to re apply now with a well improved strategy. I will go ahead and analyze this transcript you have here and a few things you might want to address. First, your Chemistry degree and MBA seems to be a little bit apart. You must try to use your job to cushion this disparity. Explain the nature of job you were doing in your dad's company. I guess you just mentioning the department is not a good sign of your critical involvement. Also, you have to be a little bit detailed about your response mostly when they ask you about what you have been doing since you graduated. I will also inform you that your DS160 and what you filled in there is crucial. 2012 to 2017 is a long time and you must have had so much you have done in a space of five years which you will have to explain ( have in mind you must try connect your chemistry to why you are interested in MBA) The idea of taking over your late dad's company is great to keep the business going but what about complementing going to learn skills with new business goals you have for the company coming into the management position. Why are you targeting the Bay area? San Francisco is an expensive area and applying to only California alone must have incited an interior motive. So that is not really good. They expect you to apply to more than one school not in the same locations technically to reduce any doubt that you have a reason for picking a particular area. Also you talking about diversity is a red flag it shows you are more interested in the people than your studies. Talk more about the school, the program, the professors, what the school is known for, the department, the recognition. That makes the VO know that you know your stuff. I hope this helps and I wish you the best. Dont give up and try get it right !!! 9 Likes |
| Education / Re: Nairaland Graduated Masters In Mechanical Engineering With CGPA Of 3.9 Over 4.0 by bartino: 3:47pm On May 13, 2017 |
Hello house, good morning, I am the John Asiruwa. I appreciate the comments and they are indeed encouraging. Thanks again, I will keep trying my best to represent my beloved country. Home is home no matter how far you are away from it. Up Nigeria! 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by bartino: 7:20am On Apr 09, 2017 |
[quote author=Awesu122 post=55394918][/quote] Well I would begin by analyzing your situation very careful. First, what do you mean by foundation courses? From my understanding, maybe the school must have looked through your transcript and observed that you haven't taken some important perequisite courses yet. So to avoid you struggling to take the courses at a more higher level, they demand you take those classes. That is how it works. Then if you are changing field, let's say I did mathematics and now I want to get a master's in mechanical engineering, they would require I take some mechanical engineering courses first before proceeding to the master's courses. This condition is what is referred to as conditional admission. Sometimes you can tell the school that you did those courses they are asking you to take in some course you did before and you fully understand it. But they could either accept or reject your claim. The Visa officer might look at what you studied before and what you are going to study now, to understand the bridging gap. He might further go ahead to ask or try to correlate inherently how you intend to pass those classes. So let's look at those classes in two ways: First if you pass them, then you are fine but if you don't what happens? I know you won't fail it but the visa officer might be kinda of curios about that. So you can explain that you were given this conditional admission because you are interested in applying your knowledge you gain in xxxxx to xxxxx so there is a need in the school syllabus that you take this courses. You can go ahead to say they already sent you some materials and some course outline ( which you can get on the school website) and you have already gone through them, took some text and it's going smoothly. Then you tell him that you already have a pre registration for the courses this summer before you start in full during the fall This is just to make a claim that your conditional admission isn't just for them to access your level of competence from your previous study before you start your new program. You have to try to back it up because VO won't look at it smiling without taking note. I guess other gurus have good suggestions as well. That's what I think from my end. All the best! 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by bartino: 6:58am On Apr 09, 2017 |
Gunnerson: Firstly, I would say you fill in as being employed because this guy's don't like an idle mind. They believe you should always have something that you are doing which is beneficial to the society without it necessarily being your profession. Secondly, when you are posed with the question, what were you doing in the media company or where did you work and what did you do? You should know that the VO won't start opening the website of your company or making a phone call to see if the media company you worked is related to science or chemistry. You can tell him that you were in the section that publish about science in the science section of the weekly magazine. That your interest lies in communication the beauty of science to high school students, the community and the society at large. So you were part of the team that handles different scientific messages to the community. If he ask example of scientific messages. You can say mostly public awareness, like hygiene, safety, etc Just look for a way to link it up. Your past job should kind of be in line with what you are going to do now or your past degree so it doesn't sound like you couldn't get a job with your degree instead you opted for anything that was available. This won't definitely send a good message to the VO. Try to always link want you did before, what you are doing now and what you hope to do later together. It gives a sense of direction and purpose! Thanks, well that's what I think. I guess other gurus who are in the house can give other better opinion. 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by bartino: 5:24am On Mar 29, 2017 |
I am highly loyal to the men of the house. It's being a long time. I wish those who have gotten visas a safe travel and I wish those who are still applying a successful process. Just a word of advise: Dollar has gone up pretty much so be wise when applying to schools, paying application fees and sending packages. Do it wisely, ask questions, research schools properly so that you don't waste money. I will be available for any questions and thoughts. Slimmy 2005 I greet you hope you are fairing well man. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by bartino: 5:40pm On May 11, 2016 |
Gilbenex:Congratulations! |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by bartino: 4:10am On Apr 30, 2016 |
Abeg how safe is ping express? Anybody had any issues? Thanks |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by bartino: 1:22pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
Guitarlife:Okay that would be great! Your chances are high. All the best. Thanks, best wishes for a great day. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by bartino: 11:34am On Apr 26, 2016 |
lobito007:Check the website, thanks. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by bartino: 7:53am On Apr 26, 2016 |
Guitarlife:Sorry I didn't reply you on time. The department of electrical is pretty sound and I think they have some research works going on that's quite extensive. They work hand in hand with the computer science department so a little of both will help you a lot. Do you have a masters degree already? If you don't it's not bad but I hope you get admitted with a sound undergraduate. I inquired about the program it's really good and well funded at this point. Regarding fundings, you will be fine. If you have an undergraduate in EE and you already mailing some professors even if they don't respond timely, funding is like 95% guaranteed and there are other avenues to be a GTA as well. Thanks,I am available if you have other questions you feel I can answer. Best wishes for a great day. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by bartino: 7:41am On Apr 26, 2016 |
drOdu:Yeah people survive without fundings if you say so. But lets be wise, atleast when you get to new place have something to begin with that's all I am saying. Even a chicken does not put both legs on the floor in a new place according to Niger parable. As you get to understand the terrain before what you have get exhausted, you must have atleast gotten to some point and your hopes will be high and well understood. Don't get into the plane with the notion that "people have survived" it will make you miserable because it's not the way you see it from Nigeria. Atleast a money for a semester or 3/4 of that so that when you are making claims atleast you have some deposit then you might have a few ears to talk to or think of the next step. But coming without anything is like running in the dark. Thanks. I wish you all the best, Thanks and remain positive, wisely. 3 Likes |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by bartino: 7:18am On Apr 26, 2016 |
motifoluwasolami:Hey, you don't need to panick. These guys are busy guys so don't except them to be available at every given time. Here is what I will suggest. There are two ways to go about the call. First is through the graduate school itself then next is the department. If you call the grad school they will inform you if your file is with the department or has returned from the department but if they are not picking up call your department HOD. If he doesn't pick and you didn't get any mail and your patience is running out call/ mail a professor in the department and politely inform him about your interest in the grad school in the department and the situation he will assist you get a hold of things. It happened to me when I applied to Tennessee state university that's how I got a hold of the grad coordinator. Just be proactive instead of seeming desperate. I wish you the best! Thanks. 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by bartino: 7:06am On Apr 26, 2016 |
AshBammy:I think slimmy has said it all. Well I can also tell you to check the website of your school or department were you have the TA offer to see if you can find any clue about the responsibilities of a TA I guess that's also a clue to be proactive about questions you might be asked. Thanks, best wishes! |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by bartino: 6:53am On Apr 26, 2016 |
Holudarey01:@gunther6, I believe the main reason why it is challenging for such profiles to get funding is most likely going all the way to a phd with your undergraduate. You might have fantastic test scores but I don't believe that is the main stuff they look at. I think there is a step by step process to everything. Even the Americans rarely take such swing to phD and even if they do, that person must be smart, and also remember you are an international student and they don't totally trust what you come with. Here you see many Indians who got above a 100 in TOEFL, and they can't even make a complete sentence so how did they get high scores in speaking? So those schools are top schools and you have people who have had masters degree gunning for same spot as you, so it's challenging. I don't know if this helps. Thanks, just keep hope high! |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by bartino: 11:08pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
I see a lot of folks asking about fundings. Well from what I know, it's not easy to get fundings from schools these days on your first year. What I will encourage is that you have some money to pay for your first year and begin to pursue fundings for the later part. I got admitted without fundings. I had money for barely a semester with hopes of living with the money I make from on campus jobs and working hard to get good grade which is not easy as it seems. But when I arrived, I took time to critically looked at the professors that have grants and research work on going. I then approached a prof told him that before I left Niger I have said is him I want to work with. I wind the guy wella he said okay can I give you a test. I said yes then he asked me few fundamental questions and I did alright. I just get ginger he said I see you have the zeal to study and learn and plain about your previous education. I didn't even ask him sir I need assistantship. I will fund you and this is what I am working on. Watin d guy dey do no even relate to mechanical na anatomical endovascular research I come say okay sir. He is a prof of mechanical engineering (fluids) and he has funded me from the start and he is still funding me so I ended up not even paying for the first semester. I blend in sharply and easily to the guys research and it was fun. That's my experience. Guys ask questions carefully select schools which is kinda hard and look at the professors. But first have the money for atleast one semester. I hope this helps. Thanks hailings to men. 10 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by bartino: 10:50pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Guitarlife:Yeah that is right and which school in SD are you looking at? And also I don't think the electrical engineering guys have great fundings currently but I can help you find out. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by bartino: 5:46pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Hello house, greetings to the men that matters. Anyone coming to South Dakota State University this Fall? Well more specifically to the graduate programme in the Mechanical engineering department? I can be of assistance, and possibly give you info on how to get considered for graduate assistantship. Thanks my hailing to Slimmy05, Amanze15 and Warriboy my real guy!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by bartino: 1:38am On Apr 19, 2016 |
slimmy2005:I bam o how your side na? |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by bartino: 4:38am On Apr 18, 2016 |
Shout out to men that matters in the house. Oga slimmy, Amanze. I am loyal!!!! It's being a while bosses them |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by bartino: 9:50pm On Aug 04, 2015 |
This one wey i dey hear ESL, my school no need mk i take toefl or ielts since i cm frm Nigeria dey say i dey speak English for school so no need and even gre no be mandatory for my department though i take am but ur gpa go use style high hope i no go hear story to Register am oooo, na masters i dey go for Mechanical Engineering.... If not yawa go blow oooooooo |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by bartino: 1:23pm On Aug 04, 2015 |
kennyrony:u too much boss thanks man. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by bartino: 1:11pm On Aug 04, 2015 |
Abeg house abeg if person hold raw dollars for wallet hope immigration no go worry person? Abeg make una tell me i wan carry some for wallet. Kennyrony how you go take carry your own? |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by bartino: 8:21pm On Aug 03, 2015 |
kennyrony:okay bro thanks, much appreciations. Which school u dey go? |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by bartino: 7:57pm On Aug 03, 2015 |
warriboy21:u go marry, born your pikin go dn start undergraduate bfr u comot dubai loool, just have fun and rest joor e long but u go use d time wella |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by bartino: 7:35pm On Aug 03, 2015 |
@ kennyrony Abeg i get two hours layover for dubai hope say e do oo to enter d next flight? |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by bartino: 7:28pm On Aug 03, 2015 |
[quote author=bartino post=36572174][/quote]cool, very informative transcript i have two hours layover in dubai i am flying Emirates too, where you given your baggage in dubai or it was at you final destination? Wifi in a flight, thats amazing! |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by bartino: 7:24pm On Aug 03, 2015 |
kennyrony: 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by bartino: 6:29pm On Aug 03, 2015 |
Abeg anybody done use seattle tacoma enter? Na there be my poe i no dey go school directly i dey go los Angeles then in three days time i dey go school i dn book both flights hope i no spoil show o and the poe mk senx? |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by bartino: 5:38pm On Aug 03, 2015 |
amanze15:e no get as e dey be pass brother. No time oooo |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by bartino: 5:37pm On Aug 03, 2015 |
kennyrony:okay cool |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by bartino: 5:04pm On Aug 03, 2015 |
kennyrony:so fidelity dey give cash? You sabi person for there? Maybe i go consider changing for mallam hand ooo, cos yeye first bank tell me same, so you fit carry d cash travel no disturbance for airport? |
for my mind I don enta am today, who say make I follow Boston airport). I was scared because Boston is very far from my School. And my school advice me to come in through Chicago airport, But because I want to spend some weeks with my siblings befor going to school I had to come in 2ru Boston. 
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