samsolite:
Guys,

Thank you

search for gregmat on YouTube. His GRE videos are amazing. He also has a compiled excel document of commonly encountered words on the GRE verbal section

Lawal1555:



Hello, nice GRE score. Pls can I get the materials you used, U will be writing by November. Thank you

Sir, I need you to guide me through my application process, just wrote my GRE and toefl.
MA Diplomacy and international relations
Gpa: 2.65
GRE: 325
TOEFL: 102
Do I stand any chance of getting funding and can I apply for spring intake?

Anfieldboss:



Please I 'd to email you. Can I get your email address?



My official scores are out, as expected I aced the AWA part, I got 4.5/6.0.

I just wish this Writing part can compensate for my Verbal shortfall, because I am actually good in writing.

tzoracle:
Anyone planning on writing in August and needs a study partner should please send a PM.

Teejay13:


Am interested, please add me to the group through 07038517455

KayKayShanana:
Attempt: first attempt
Interview date:20th Dec
Office: Lagos Visa Office
COA:30k USD
Funding:No funding
Time scheduled for interview: 7am
Time Visa was granted :8:35am
Status: Visa Approved

See transcript below:
VO: Why are you going to Austin Peay?
Me: I am going to Austin Peay for my masters in computer science and quantitative methods, i will be focusing on data mgt & data analysis.
VO: what did you study in your first degree?
Me: Geography Science
VO:What do you do right now
Me: I work with **** & i am TM & data analyst with the team.
VO: What are the schools you applied for?
Me: East Tennessee State Uni, University of Alabama & Austin Peay State University
How many of them offered you admission
Me: I got admission from all the 3 universities (na bobo, I applied for Austin Peay only, I did for Alabama passively and it is till fall next year)
VO: why Austin Peay?
Me: Austin Peay has a robust course plan for data mgt and analysis hence my interest in choosing the institution
VO: who is paying this huge fund?
Me: My Dad
VO: What does he do?
Me: he is into Logistics, he has 2 subsidiaries, an arm is into clearing and forwarding of containers from the Sea port at Apapa (then he cut me)
VO: how many staff does he have
Me: about 150
VO: Can you be more specific ?
Me: He has 148 staffs
VO: how much does he make per annum?
VO: How long has he been into the business
Me: up to 35 years
Me: As much as 70million
VO: and you expect him to spend over 30k dollars on you per annum?
VO: what about your other siblings
Me: I have 4 of them and they are all graduates
VO: has he spent on anyone to study abroad before
Me: No
VO: so why do you think he will do this for you
Me:because I am his only son and he will go the extra mile for academics
VO: not convinced yet
VO: have you travelled before?
Me: I have not had any reason to travel.
VO: so your dad has not sponsored you on any international trip before and you expect him to spend this huge funds on you for studies
Me: I have not requested him to do this for me but i am sure he will do it if i make a requests of such.
VO: what does your mom?
Me: she is into construction
VO: be more specific
Me: she is a civil engineer, she handles construction projects end to end.
What are post study plans: I intend to return to Nigeria to join ****company as a full time facilitator bla bla (VO cuts me short)
VO:How long have you been at your current company?
Me: i have been there for close to 3 years.
VO: When did you finish your first degree?
Me: 2014, and i started working in 2015.
VO: i will be approving your Visa, congratulations.

Thank you to everyone on this platform, i have read literally all the pages on this thread and i have learnt a great deal. I am a quite participant but then i follow up on the page daily till this moment.
I wish all applicants all the best in this journey, i can assure you all of something, once you are prayerful and confident you will get your visa approved. Either it is in Lagos or Abuja, you will surely get it approved.

KayKayShanana:
Attempt: first attempt
Interview date:20th Dec
Office: Lagos Visa Office
COA:30k USD
Funding:No funding
Time scheduled for interview: 7am
Time Visa was granted :8:35am
Status: Visa Approved

See transcript below:
VO: Why are you going to Austin Peay?

I want to ask you few questions regarding your admission. I am applying for my master's program in the same field like yours hs
Me: I am going to Austin Peay for my masters in computer science and quantitative methods, i will be focusing on data mgt & data analysis.
VO: what did you study in your first degree?
Me: Geography Science
VO:What do you do right now
Me: I work with **** & i am TM & data analyst with the team.
VO: What are the schools you applied for?
Me: East Tennessee State Uni, University of Alabama & Austin Peay State University
How many of them offered you admission
Me: I got admission from all the 3 universities (na bobo, I applied for Austin Peay only, I did for Alabama passively and it is till fall next year)
VO: why Austin Peay?
Me: Austin Peay has a robust course plan for data mgt and analysis hence my interest in choosing the institution
VO: who is paying this huge fund?
Me: My Dad
VO: What does he do?
Me: he is into Logistics, he has 2 subsidiaries, an arm is into clearing and forwarding of containers from the Sea port at Apapa (then he cut me)
VO: how many staff does he have
Me: about 150
VO: Can you be more specific ?
Me: He has 148 staffs
VO: how much does he make per annum?
VO: How long has he been into the business
Me: up to 35 years
Me: As much as 70million
VO: and you expect him to spend over 30k dollars on you per annum?
VO: what about your other siblings
Me: I have 4 of them and they are all graduates
VO: has he spent on anyone to study abroad before
Me: No
VO: so why do you think he will do this for you
Me:because I am his only son and he will go the extra mile for academics
VO: not convinced yet
VO: have you travelled before?
Me: I have not had any reason to travel.
VO: so your dad has not sponsored you on any international trip before and you expect him to spend this huge funds on you for studies
Me: I have not requested him to do this for me but i am sure he will do it if i make a requests of such.
VO: what does your mom?
Me: she is into construction
VO: be more specific
Me: she is a civil engineer, she handles construction projects end to end.
What are post study plans: I intend to return to Nigeria to join ****company as a full time facilitator bla bla (VO cuts me short)
VO:How long have you been at your current company?
Me: i have been there for close to 3 years.
VO: When did you finish your first degree?
Me: 2014, and i started working in 2015.
VO: i will be approving your Visa, congratulations.

Thank you to everyone on this platform, i have read literally all the pages on this thread and i have learnt a great deal. I am a quite participant but then i follow up on the page daily till this moment.
I wish all applicants all the best in this journey, i can assure you all of something, once you are prayerful and confident you will get your visa approved. Either it is in Lagos or Abuja, you will surely get it approved.

emmanuelle27:
Just wrote GRE few hours ago and the result wasn't impressive, your recommendations guys, below is my profile

Bsc: Biochemistry
GPA (WES official) 2.92
TOEFL: S24 W22 R25 L28 = 99
GRE V146 Q152 = 298
Intended programs: Ms Chemistry, Ms Biotechnology etc. Your suggestions will be very helpful based on school and programs, thanks a lot.

Milan25:
Please guys how do I convince the Visa Officer that am changing my career Path from law to Information systems. When am asked why I chose to study information systems which is different from what I studied at my bachelor level which is law.