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purplesummer:
My school makes use of flywire. If you figure out how that stuff works, please do let me know. Lol

I used the Flywire this year and found it pointless.......Not sure why it is been used

You log into and create an account with the student details and at the end it gives you a REFERENCE number

So the point of it all is that Reference number that would link your payment to the student ........Once it done then it gives you the FLywire account details for you to then go to your bank and make the payment or transfer yourself stating the reference number .

If thats the point why cant you just transfer directly to the school blc at the end of FLYwire you still go to your bank and do the transfer.... Through Form A payment or however bank transfer.

I though the site would allow you pay through a card system. Then it would have been a more useful site

Anyway enough of the rambling .......... In a summary that how it works

texrem:
VISA APPROVED AT LAGOS EMBASSY AT WINDOW 3..


WILL POST MY TRANSCRIPT LATER....VERY LAZY ONE BUT GOD GOT MY BACK...AS I DEY UTTER GIBBERISH V.O DEY NOD COS GOD DON APPROVE AM.

Congrats and all the best in your new journey
Where you able to correct the DOB on the i20 or did you use that incorrect i20

sofadj:
Pls has anyone here filled the Form A?

Did your school make use of 'FlyWire' ?.
I have a couple of questions.

1. If one one makes a transfer in excess of Tuition will one have the opportunity of getting a refund when you get there
2. Are you to make the transfer into Admission Office or Student Account?
3. How long did the transfer take.

Thanks

P.S. I know the school is in the best position to answer most of the questions but I want to know incase anyone has faced similar issue

In the past d money used to be returned to student in form of a check or cheque but nowaday for fraud and all any excess goes back to the way it was sent....so if it orginiated lets say a nigeria bank account , they send it right back there .

So yeah you would need to check with the school directly on their exact policy

ratchy:
AMEN! AMEN!! AMEN!!!

Thank you, i wish you success too

Sweetheart ........You never rest finish or come down from Cloud 9 .

Since morning you say you go paste transcript , now DAY don almost end , Instead i am seeing you reply to all comment like government worker ....

Walspring:
The major difference is that the new sat is computer based.

No oooooooo . this not correct info.

The content was changed and also negative marking removed . .........

Best to go online and note the difference so that is you are using the old study material you should know the changes and what is still relevant and what is not relevant

NairaSea23:
@DareFadi thanks. My wait time at London airport is 7hrs:45 mins. So I've to remain in the airport for that long? Izzorryt. Make I reach obamaland na be my own..

Get a novel and read , no commot the airport oooo..... The way those UKBA (border agency) go bounce you without visa no go be filmtrick but reality . The wifi free for 4 hours so maybe you fit brown Nairaland while u wait

If you wan see the Queen or the London red buses then go quickly apply for a 6 month UK visiting visa , then yes you can leave the airport and come back

Till then , read half of a yellow sun or things fall about or anything while you wait .

But really the time goes by very fast . If you had long transit time in Qatar then at that point you are even so tired and just need a long chair to nap . Set alarm sha make you no miss ur connecting flight

NairaSea23:
Pls do i need a transit visa if my flight (Qatar Airlines) stopover in London?

No you do not need a transit if you have an F1 visa stamp and your transit time is within 24hours ......... However note that you cannot leave the airport in london . If you decided to go through immigration in UK to leave the airport, it then you would be denied entry if you dont have a UK VISa .. Make sure your arrival terminal to London and departure terminal is the same because if they are different that would mean you have to leave the airport to go from one terminal to the other .

papazion:
@darefadi thanks for ur point noted...So does it mean I can reapply again? also the course is wide and cuts accross other professions like economics,political sc,intl relation nd the likes.So do u advice I go with another acct,the same embassy ?

You need to take a moment breath and then dont act so desperately..Changing account or embassy might not make a change.

You need to evaluate your whole body of work. What was ur first degree in relation to ur masters. Why really do u want to do msc in social science or is just a way to travel..If its d latter they might see right through u . Your test scores were not mentioned but did u do any and what were u scores blc might be asked a second time around. U talk of account. I dont know how much was in it or if u are able to provide source of d funds but next time u have to know in detail d document u are taking and how much ur dad earns. Changing sponsor most likely would raise another flag

Nobody can predict for u how it will go next time but u need to calm down and look at your whole package
Tie everything together and prepare well on how best to sell yourself , ur experience and your future goals

ratchy:
Visa approved at Lagos consulate early this morning

Will post my transcript later


Alhamdulillah Robil Alamin

Sweetheart congrats and all the best in your new journey

Fortissimo:
I don't think the course is a problem. I don't want people to think they have to change the course they want to do, just to get a visa. They key I believe is, being able to defend the course.

People here get visas for very esoteric courses like archaeology. Saw that one on this very thread. Remember seeing one or two other extremely esoteric program visa approvals recently, too. Also, a guideline available online from the us embassy (will dig for it if pressed) on the interpretation of home times, says they will not deny you a visa just for the fact that your intended course of study is impractical in Nigeria. Another case in point is an aeronautic engineering approval I saw too. Perhaps LagosNIV may wish to comment further on this as it is a technical point.

While i hear u , u used two courses that are practical in Nigeria. They might not be popular doesn't mean its impractical especially aeronautical engineering

Also i never said it was just the course . I gave 3 feedback and said the first flag was d course then not able to give good reason why the school then to cap it all the financial

Don't take a part of my comments out of the whole content

papazion:
Hello there,am
Consular:what's course?
masters in social science
Consular:why troy university?
after going through the internet for the best institution in research nd communicating with current student pursuing their masters in troy I was convinced that troy will gimme d [b]best research facilities.[/b]moreover they gave me a sense of belonging by keep me updated about the school activities upon arrival even after been given admission unlike other schools I applied to



Consular:what's his income?
I wouldn't know how much he earns but he gave me his bank statement to back my application.
after which I gave him the financial statement nd he went through it.And later looked at me after checking nd said his sorry he won't be able to gimme d visa nd gave an orange paper like that.

pls would be so glad if u can kindly point out my fault here so as not to make d same mistake

I think the first flag was the course.... what can social science master do for you that will be applicable in naija. Even in the US how easy would it be to get a job with social science. ..... the purpose of F1 visa is with the aim that the student returns back to naija so if they feel it not a relevant course then that creates issues

Also i dont know about best research when it comes to social science....so that reason in why d school . Do they do a lot of research in social science or little?

Thridly always know full information about sponsor. U should have had an ideal of how much was in the bank statement or earnings.

I think when it cames to sponsor the VO was not convinced of the earning hence not just denial but application for future review.

ponpon:
This thing tire me

Puts on 3D glassea

;DThe biggest glasses are usually made of the cheapest material

Christian129:
thanks but i check virginia's acceptance rate and its 29 percent. im not about to waste my application fees

U need to be careful about shutting the door blc of a number....so what makes you think you can not be among the 29%..... .

Na wa for u ooo

Also each program is different. That rate might be for undergrad or master and might not be applicable to yours..also Public Admin might not have so many applicant in a particular year that they might quietly lower the requirement. Many cases where the minimum GRE is posted on a school site and u hear applicants that got admission with less.

I would say research more on d program and how it can benefit u. If its within ur tuition bracket then do apply .

Rating should not be the only or main reason why u dont apply

dramaka:
I know these are accepting at the following USD rates as at 14th:

FBN - N352
GTB - N330 or N340
SKye- N400
Stanbic- N315
Access- N335

SKYPE bank is very greedy oooo...........

Mayflowa:
@Darefadi, could you please contact me thru: satz5000@yahoo.com.

I like to nominate for a board position in an NGO if you don't mind. You fit all the profile of our headhunt. I could tell you all they do wen you do reach me

Thank you so much for the offer .............. However my plate is full and 24hours dont seem enough

Angelapinkytoes:
Do you know how many travellers especially Americans have always wanted to see my green passport at the airport.

lol...... to what value .

It good to defend Nigeria even though you are leaving and not staying put as it so wonderful , but what is the point of that statement in bold . People are always curious to look at things that are different to theirs for like 2 mins and move on. .......So ?

she/he summarized it well.....

borie4u:
tell me one privilege u enjoy as a holder of that passport.
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Simon21:
Thanks, where did you do ur interview? (just asking).. Lagos would be more convenient for me though

If Lagos is more convenient then do it in Lagos...... Lagos Abuja it doesnt matter , it Gods favour that determines it

Christian129:
guys please help me out. i intend to apply for masters in Public Administration by spring 2017. now, the problem is that im looking for schools with good tuition fees and waiver and one that admits in Spring. tried TAMU like someone suggested but they they dont admt for spring. want to write toefl and gre soon so i want to decide in the next two days. i had search and searched and search so please dont suggest any website. thanks embarassed embarassed embarassed

What was your first degree in and why must it be Public Admin ........ Maybe you should widen that choice or open it to an MBA
What was your GRE score, TOEFL and GPA.

To be honest if you are looking for tuition waiver for GRADUATE student , your best route is (graduate assistance) GA and GA might be a bit harder in the arts , more in the science but that doesnt mean there arent out there.

Bobxin:
Hello dear, please help me, what is the difference between a VISA AND A PASSPORT and how much does it takes to get a passport here in Nigeria to anywhere in the world. Thanks for your response!

Can this question be for real or trolling. .....

***CBN set to release new Guidelines on the flexibility in the foreign Exchange Market Structure tomorrow


Hopefully whatever changes is announced favours Students because the hardship is getting too much.

Baba Buhari this change as been e be as e get

djmakson:
From experience, the 'strike through' is a DREAM!

meritdee:
From experience, the 'strike through' is possible!

Hehehehe .... this na 2 against 1 ooo.

Its very possible, 20 hours a week is 80 hours a month. .... in my time many years ago the pay like $11.50 a hour making it $920 a month, the tax on that is very little so easily $800 during semester and double that during holiday . That was donkey years ago, the wages should be more than $11.50 now working with a prof or residence life or been a student assistance and the tax usually is little for low earners.

mevisbleek:
Getting into a school isn't the main wahala. The main koko is after graduation. I would love if one of the USA grad starts a topic on Life after graduation. In this life you need money oh, good money my brother. You need six figures to stay afloat if you've got responsibilities.

The question I have for you is, what is your plan after graduation? Germany dey give paper? Is it easy for a non-German to get a job after graduation? Reality dawns on most students after graduation oh. I am so sorry if my comment is offensive to you, I don't know your background or profile, I am only keeping it real.


Well, God bless your hustle. Everyone gat their own destiny.

I totally agree with you and this reason is why i beg even my WORST ENEMY to stay very far away from UK. .....

student visa is just a tiny ladder, what is most important is life after student visa, before you blink the 2 years is over . The hustle is real so research well to help you make good decisions

I think Germany is not bad because you have 18 months post study permit however the German are very good with engineering and technology as in no try the German machine so if u must school there make sure u r very good blc the job market would be highly competitive. Also if you must school there from beginning take lessons and learn the local language and try to be fluent by graduation time

Arrihinius:
Hello house,please i need help on schools that i can apply to for my Masters degree in Biochemistry,that do not require test of English proficiency

Take the test , it would widen your scope of school choices. Also TOEFL is the easiest exam to pass

onyembu2013:
That is cool. Your tuition fees were waived abi?

School fees is free in Germany

Germany’s 16 states abolish tuition fees for undergraduate students at all public German universities. This means that now, both domestic and international undergraduate students at public universities in Germany are able to study in Germany for free, with just a small fee to cover administration and other costs per semester.

Nad95:
Whats the name of the school your sister is attending?

She attends one of the schools listed in the 79-colleges-with-full-ride-scholarships

I gave you a list of 79 schools you still dey ask for specific info .

tomisinobm:
This is the case. I have a tuition waiver at Cameron for undergrad studies Which bring all expenses to about 8k dollars(housing and feeding inclusive). .
I definitely intend working on campus for 20 hours, [s]and would also work underground(the craiglist typa jobs).[/s]
Would it be worth risking?

Scratch that , Best to abide with the laws regarding your visa ...10 dollars here and there should not become a major problem for you later on .

With 20hours a week you should be able to get up to 800 a month and over and during holidays at 40hours which would take care of housing and feeding . .....So if you get a job you will be more than OK , the only thing is you might not see on campus job or you might not see initially in the first semester (it really depends on the school opportunity ). Nobody can predict that so PLAN For a backup also just incase the oncampus job doesnt come in time

In summary if you have tuition free then yeah it a risk worth taking . It might be rough initially but it will be fine . Just be very prudent with what you have from day 1 . ..... It when you have no tuition off or half tuition then it becomes very difficult

Best of luck in what ever you decide .

Mayflowa:
Wow! Than you very much Darefadi. You are far too kind!

To give you specify example …… Before you study for SAT you can aim for the scholarship you want and study hard to achieve it . For Howard University breaks it down for you , what you can get based on your scores . This applies to all applicants International or Home students .

Freshman Scholarship Program
PRESIDENTIAL :Criteria SAT=1500 – 1600 , GPA ≥ 3.75
Award: Tuition, Fees, Room, Board, $950 Book Voucher, & Laptop

FOUNDERS; Criteria: SAT=1400 - 1490 GPA ≥ 3.50
Award: Tuition, Fees, Room, Board & $500 Book Voucher

CAPSTONE Criteria:SAT (1200 – 1390) GPA (≥ 3.30). Award:
Tuition, Fees, Room

LEGACY
Criteria:SAT= 1170 - 1290 GPA ≥ 3.0
Award:
Tuition & Fees

*The SAT criteria used for scholarship eligibility is the combined score of the SAT Critical Reading and SAT Mathematics sections only, for a maximum score of 1600. The SAT Writing component is not calculated.

Lincoln university is another one and that is easier to enter than Howard

Mayflowa:
Which are the couples u know? I am currently tasked in helping one good student to find tuition assisting uni. I am not very familiar with undergraduate stuffs

There are many full ride opportunites for international student Undergraduate if you have good test scores..........

You can go through the list here
http://blog.prepscholar.com/79-colleges-with-full-ride-scholarships

Rheenah:
Lol. Waka
Send d pm yourself abeg. I don't get Ds nl

Seme is very long thing. ... dont u know anyone abroad that can help u. It doesn't have to be america. Do u have a friend in Uk.. it can be done in all western union office in Uk .

I dont need naira if not i would have done it

plauses:
Please attend an EducationUSA General Visa Orientation coming very soon to your neighborhood. The V.O's come and speak to students face to face during those events, and you can ask them any question.
I won't comment on this issue again.

Enjoy.

Yeah i did my first degree in the US, i did MBA years later in the same US and have lived abroad every since. I have so many family who have travelled via this same route so i am extremely familar with the whole process. i dont need EducationUSA to know that no VO said that as a guideline ......