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ItsAnderson:
Please i will be so happy if someone here responds to me.

This is my problem.

I have an uncle whose been in the states for 18 years, i've never set my eyes on him but we are family.

We began talking about my schooling and life and he offered to take me to the states although he is not coming down to Nigeria.

My problem is, if i am applying for student visa from Nigeria, since my sponsor is resident in the States and cannot come to Nigeria anytime soon, how do i present the whole statement of bank account thing which shows i can cater for myself there or will my uncle in the States be the one to send that? And also, left for me alone, i have no single dime, so since every bit of sponsorship is coming from my uncle in the states, is there any chance they'll accept my application given that i have no 'naira account' to show as a backup to myself and also are their special papers they might request for from my uncle in the states.

I've asked my uncle these questions but he said he had no clue about it since he's never brought anyone else to the state and he's been outta Naija for quite long.

Please someone, help explain answers to me,
thanks in advance

Have your money or stay back in Nigeria!

jamesflaw:
Please can you guys clarify something for me. Is it through that Bo's hardly give students visa to study nursing because they feel they won't come back? Although I'm processing my application by self, my mum met at agent company to find out some information and she was told that.

Still patronizing agents! smh

kennyrony:
Please house am currently filling the Ds-160 form and there is part there that state, Do you have any immediate relatives not including you parent in the United state Yes or No. And if Yes, What's the Relative Status.

Note: I have 2 siblings there. 1 studying and d 2nd on a visit. Don't u thinks Saying yes meet give the VO negative impression as intending Immigrant. Thank

Yes, you have immediate relatives in the US. It's up to you to decide if you want to say yes.
My advice, based on experience...Yes

icedbeatz:
good day to you all who contributes to this thread.. my question is this I'm applying for an admission into EL CAMINO COLLEGE in California, what are the chances.

(like someone explained about American continental university Houston campus)

Are you sure it's not in Mexico?
Forget it!

amanze15:
Pls my admission letter is coming in soon, its comes with an alternative address which is in the Us, my brother inlaw is an alumnus or alunmi of the school, he paid for application and pressed buttons for quick evaluation, would it affect my chances at the embassy

No

kennyrony:
Bro pls elaborate more on dis. Do you mean it might be difficult to see a company to fill for u wit Non-Thesis Degree? I was given 3 options
Master's Degree: Thesis Option
Master's Degree: Report Option
Master's Degree: Course Work Option.

But I wanted to choose the course work option.

Why don't you go with the thesis option? Apart from job prospects, you learn a whole lot..

slimmy05:
House, is there any other international calling card cheaper than boss revolution?

Why not get Ringo,Rebtel...cheap and saves you the hassle of having to always type 011234...

slimmy05:
You have not searched at all. Gradschool.com and narrow your search to what you want. If you want the fees email the school they would send you the fees pronto. MBA is not cheap anyway. write gmat or Gre and apply for grant. If you cannot find finance and financial management and I wonder where you checked cos almost all the schools has MBA and major in those fields

Gradschools.com

joenicewake:
Ok but I'm really down and my spirit is so low rightnow. I feel like committing suicide. If i die today, one thing for sure is i have given my all in life.

Really??

amanze15:
Hi everyone I have a inquest, I have parents who frequent the states very well, does it help in any way to boast my chances on my date with the VO.....

If anything at all, it should boost your chances. But that's just one part of your overall application; you should still have your good CGPA, scores, LoR etc.

bideollar:
hi all............pls is anyone goin to towson uni?

What info do you need?

[quote author=dicapino post=30794220][/quote]If you're going for anything Engineering, get to know MATLAB at least, or even C programming. It'll help you a lot. You'll eventually have to run lots of simulations on MATLAB..

superduperjay:
Lol ok.Thanks My dad was concerned aboutt the possibilities.

You might be better off going to study in countries outside of the UK,US with very good and accredited schools and then writing the USMLE(US) or PLAB(UK). You can then practise in any of the two countries...

I you have the money, yes you can start here..

Funny guy @red trouser and black trouser

PussySandie:
Thanks..
I've read everything about them....but I couldnt get the ranking on usnews.com...She just telling me some unwanted stories about the school....thanks anyways, really appreciate..

What happened to my moniker?..it was coined from my 3 names...Paula Ussien Sandra

lol

haffikem:
hie peeps..

i was admitted to study Msc Engineering at the university of Louisiana at Lafayette...Though i am yet to be issued my form i - 20,

please is there any one in the school that i could connect to that visits this thread or is there any one in my shoes (given admission but awaiting form i 20 ? ) to that was admitted so that we can connect....

i really seem so alone going there cos from my findings we are a class of about 12 and am the only african i guess..

moreover, roomies.. does anyone really have good knowledge of how ULL is as i have googles out diverse info about the place....

like i really need someone to give me pre info so ama be very prepared.

Thanks

You might well be the only African in all/most of your classes, but it doesn't matter...you get to connect with other Africans when you get there at events or even Church-if you go to Church.

dicapino:
already payed my application for tamu...would check the odas....thanks plenty

No problem bro!

dicapino:
So it looks like a no go area. And i meet some of their requirements anyway. Thanks for the info. i think am gonna pass. But i would still try to contact one of the dept. Profs....to try my luck. .

Hello you know any school in texas where funding fit show, Thanks

Yeah still try out your luck with the professors.

I'm not sure you still have time on your side..but with your profile for Mech Engg, you can check:

TAMU
Uni of Cincinatti
Purdue University
University of Florida
Penn State

dicapino:
Mech Eng.

It will be difficult, if not impossible to get funding by sending them emails if you're not on campus. I finished from EE there and only got funding after my first semester. You'll need to look for the professors you'd like to work with, find out how many students they have working with them-if they're getting any funding, make sure to take one of their courses your first semester and then go and meet them in person. Funding is very very competitive at UTA

dicapino:
Hello my ogas .I need advice

I contacted a graduate school and I was told that GAs are competitive and given more to Phd guys.
On the otherhand GRs are given on indidividual basis, so the man said I should contact a prof that I like his research for recommendation to get research assistanship

How am I gonna do this that's the trouble. the school is UT Arlington. What do I write

What's your major?

kofsy:
Hello fam. How are you all doing? Pls is there anyone here schooling in Dallas- Fort worth? Or you know anyone in that area pls holla at me. A fellow Naija sis needs help. Thanks

Cc Imperiouxx Walspring et al

UTA?

Classicalmusic:
That's not the criteria. My relative did not have his first degree in the US before heading to MIT and Harvard.

Don't be discouraged and always focus on your dreams. If my relative had listened to his own brother, perhaps, he wouldn't have made it to both schools. Today, people respect him a lot. @bigyansh, I am only worried about the test scores. Achieving that GRE test would be really hard for you and you probably do not have leadership skills and qualities. How many international articles have you written in the last 5 years? Where were these articles published?

I said typically, not always..

[quote author=bignyash post=30213901][/quote]It's basically tougher for international students to get into Harvard not just because of citizenship, but because a US citizen or someone who studied in the US typically has a better profile; based on research experience, letters of recommendation, connections to alumni etc. Those all play a huge role in admitting and funding prospective students, apart from just test scores.

Tekecoms1:
Please how does one knows a school is flagged? i.e a school that visa officers considers unacademical.
Is WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY A GOOD SCHOOL FOR ANY GRADUATE ENGINEERING PURSUIT?
THANKS GREAT PEOPLE...

How do they rank?

slimmy05:
house, which website can I get used cheap books?

Try chegg..On the other hand, some books are available for free online on sites like scribd

Is there a moderator here at all??

slimmy05:
thanks brother. I dey find house badly. I have my budget and am working towards it. There are houses anyway, but it cost pretty much and I can't afford it! yes!. Lol. I appreciate brova. I'ts making me go crazy.

I know bro! Craigslist might still be your best bet for really affordable housing. You can also walk around the apartments close to school, sometimes the apartment managers let you know if someone's looking for a roommate or put you in mind in case someone comes looking for one. That's how I got mine

slimmy05:
Please who have an idea about zillow.com.

I met one dude yesterday for an apt to rent. The dude looks like an addict. I didn't like his looks at all.

Zillow is majorly for people buying houses. Craigslist might be a better option if looking for a roommate/apartment; apartmentratings.com or rent.com if you just want an apartment..they give you $100 back after signing the lease.

exxy:
I intend to continue with my studies. no falling out of status again after much advice. i will keep fighting, it's not easy for any body. even the us citizens still fought for work study. 200 persons drag am with me. but God pass them.
i will continue this semester and see what the next holds by planning.

God Helping Me.

All the best bro!

profojah:
So Bigfrancis , where is the judgement??...

Exxy, you have a decision to make here. I personally will never advise anybody to willingly go out of status. I assume your Uncle completely funds you. So you do want to get a loan? which you can since you have a job..or you have any hope of getting funds from elsewhere.I have a friend who completed his tuition payments months after graduation, so your school might also have some kind of provision for you-check with your international office and discuss with an advisor.

International students come here..If you do your homework well, you'll get a job after your MS. So the idea of you roaming the streets after graduation is not there..and YES a lot of companies still file H1Bs and GCs for students on F-1

Willingly going out of status is not fun!

sirRiddy:
The book no get soft copy and it is old, 1997 last published. Anyway, your boy devise means sha. I used a free trial to get a scanned copy from SCRIBD. Thanks for your help, my brother. I just want to start drafting my generic SOP before tailoring it to each school I will be applying to.

cool bro..Good luck!

sirRiddy:
I dey hail all my gurus for here o. Please there is this book I am looking for but have not been able to find online:
HOW TO WRITE A WINNING PERSONAL STATEMENT FOR GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL by Richard something.
Anyone who can be of help in helping me procure it should mention me please.

http://www.amazon.com/Winning-Personal-Statement-Graduate-Professional/dp/1560798556

Someone might be able to get it for you...but you can get the soft copy as well-maybe from other websites