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See en , for those who have interview next week.....u see that question " How did u hear about this school?"
...Avoid that part that that u heard from an alumni, even if u must say so..be sure to let the VO know the alumni is back to Nigeria and working.
Stick to the fact that you did personal research and of a truth do your personal research.

My brother I go finish the gist when coast clear..

dreambound:
You didn't finish the gist

Abuja office full today see peepo....lord..Any way we thank the lord for his mercies it was sucessful..

Thanks man...

Time2win:
https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx

Please what is the site for checking for the status of Visa??

If you look carefully u will know this can only be God.Coz with it beats all the protocol we try so hard to observe here. Congrats man

Kendrick99:
Date: 11/06/2019

Embassy Location; Abuja

School Name: Texas State University San Marcos

Program: Industrial Management

Status: Approved.




Vo; Good morning

Me; Good morning How are you?

Vo; pass me your documents.

Me; Ok!

Vo; Have you travelled out of the country before?

Me; Nope! I have never had a reason to.

Vo; Why Do you choose Texas State University as your first trip abroad?

Me; Apart from the fact that the curriculum at Texas State University match directly with my career goal, which I will be taking core course like. Lean manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Project Management. And also Prof Ameri as agreed I join his research team upon my arrival on campus which we will be working on "How Ergonomics affect productivity in Manufacturing Industry", which would be very useful and more practical once I return to Nigeria.


Vo; Ok, did you apply to other schools?

Me; Yes, Texas A&M University Kingsville, University of Central Missouri and Texas State University which is also my first choice.

Vo; Who is paying for your studies?

Me; My Uncle, he is in charge of the Family Business.

Vo; What business?

Me; My Grandfather is a major distributor of Coca-Cola product across Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States, Also we own Two Petrol and Diesel stations in Lagos.

Vo; Can I see a documents to prove that?

Me; Sure! hand over SOA,

Vo; I will be Approving your visa! And placing you on Administrative Processing to verify this account and remember if we find anything fraudulent here, you will be banned for Life, Do you still wish to proceed?

Me; Yes sure!.

Gave me a yellow paper and small white paper telling me about i-20 and all.

Present Status *issued* today.

Nuggets! Always put God first in everything you do. My case is what you call Grace. *No Funding* previously refused Twice Dec 12 2018 & Jan 16 2019 with same school and program. Never give up!

Special thanks to my nairalamd family, Sharwama, Time2win, Leone26(Bobcats), Fairheart, Lagosismyhome, Brown2Green. And to my blaad, Jubril, Pizzle, Simple, Ice, Rayblack, 3310. To everyone yet to be interviewed Prepare hard, Pray, fast if you can! Put God first.

@shawarma got me rolling on the floor...So funny a somebody.

sharwama:
Now that's what's up!
Glory glory glory

Yes we here bro...wassup??

Noirlune:
Is anyone here headed to Minnesota?

Please kindly help oh...Can the address on the sevis reciept be changed??

Pls is it possible to change the address on the sevis fee confirmation form?

Okay...I have noted it down..Thanks

Brown2Green:
If you cannot envisage the role you are likely to operate in after your Masters , then you shouldn't say you have a career plan. As much as possible, mention the role .

I think this is 3rd time I'm telling you this.

Hello everyone, please I need your opinion on my proposed transcript.
Deficit on I-20 form is $5k
Full Grad Assistanship with stipend
Personal funding $5.5k
Uncles SOA $41k


Me: Good morning 
VO: Good morning, pass me your i20, passport and Sevis reciept.
Me: pass them
VO: why are you going to the US?
Me: I'm going for my masters degree in community Health and preventative medicine at the Minnesota state university,Mankato.
VO: Did u apply to other schools?
Me: I applied to two others: Tuskegee Uni, Alabama, Ohio state Uni, Columbus.
VO: How did you learn about MNSU?
Me: I carried out a personal research about MNSU after I heard about the school at an Educational fair held in Lagos and their entry requirements matched my profile.
VO: what will this course do for you?
Me: A masters degree in comm health from a recognised institution like MNSU in the US will increase my chance of clinching a Head position in the public health department of my organisation in Nigeria.Also, having being equipped with an indept knowledge in public health and with recent epidemiological tools/methodology, I will be able to work with Govt health institutions and NGO'S in providing comprehensive Health care Services to reduce the health burden in endemic and endemic-prone e.g (IDPs) communities in Nigeria.
VO: why MNSU?
Me: Asides the fact that I have full Graduate assistanship with tuition waiver and Stipend,the comm health program of the MNSU has a comprehensive curriculum, and with a concentration in epidemiology which focuses on solving critical disease related challenges, analysis of trends in population health, design and implementation of studies, and interpretation of results for Health policy and program development.
VO: what's your study plan?
Me:It is a 34 credit course work, and will be taking courses in Epidemiology, Biostatistics Health care planning and Evaluation..etc and a minimum of 2.5/4.0 is required for my graduation.
VO: what are your plans after graduation?
Me: I plan to come back to Nigeria and use the knowledge and experience garnered in MNSU to advance in my health career and through my organisation contribute my quota in improving the health sector in Nigeria by working with the federal or state ministries of Health,UNICEF and other NGOs.
VO: Did u write any standardized tests?
ME: Yes, TOEFL
VO: Score
ME:84
VO:when did you graduate?
ME:2016
VO:what have you been doing?
ME:I did a one year compulsory internship @XYZ hospital and afterwards did my one year compulsory NYSC afterwards started working at xyz Hospital till present.
VO: Are u married?
ME: No, I am single.
VO: who is sponsoring you ?
ME: My uncle, and I also have my personal savings to cater for the deficit.
VO:What does he do?
Me: He is the CEO of XYZ plastic Industry.

Thank you.
It's a bit lengthy and I'll appreciate your opinions on ways to make it better.

Congratulations....

Leone26:
Hey guys, so my visa was approved this morning at the Lagos consulate 7a.m. appointment. Na today I see as una talk say dem dey bounce people. Now sef na pink paper dem dey give o.

I was directed to the sweet black American lady at window 7 ..Yeah she drilled me wella and cut me off a few times when I was trying to speak at length.

After greeting her. She asked how I heard about the school.
Me: In the 3rd year of my bachelor's degree I used a textbook on mechanical engrg design published by Dr. Asiabanpour, (she cut me off here saying so the text was recommended to you by a Prof, which I replied in the affirmative).

She then asked me to list the other schools I applied to.
Me: The University of Texas @ San Antonio, and Wichita State University, Kansas.

She then asked when I graduated and what I studied.
Me: I completed my BS in 2014. Studied Industrial & Production Eng.

So she asked what I've been doing since 2014, in fact she read out what I filled on my DS form about a 2-month internship I did in 2017 where I worked on an offshore pipeline construction project as a Junior QA/QC Engr.

So she asked what I do presently.
Me: I am currently a Project Engr. with zzzzz International Ltd in PH, and it is a Nigerian EPCI contractor (engrg, procurement, construction, & installation). I provide technical support to more senior mechanical systems engrs in the planning and execution of mechanical construction projects at offshore/swamp facilities operated by Shell Nigeria.

I could tell that she was reading through my DS form throughout. Pls fill your forms very well, clearly and professionally explain what you do at work here.

She then asked why do you want to study this course (MS Mech & Manufacturing Eng. at Texas State University, San Marcos).
Me: I will have better opportunities and be at an advantage to join a major EPCI contractor like Subsea7
as a mechanical systems engr. when I return, because they value young engineers who've gained international exposure from their studies especially in the States. Also this program would enable me build technical competencies across 4 key in-demand disciplines: advanced materials eng., mechanical eng. design, micro electro mechanical systems, and additive manufacturing. (I speak very fast and gesticulate when I talk, and this helped here).

She then asked who's paying for the rest of my fees. My I-20 details are: tuition - 7,890 + living exp - 19,225 = $27,115. I got a graduate instructional assistantship that qualified me for instate tuition and a salary of $13,002.
Me: My Dad would cover the rest. He works as a Senior Project Engr. with xyz in PH and my mum would be supporting him. She manages an elementary school owned by her and my Dad.

Next I heard was congrats your visa has been approved. You can pick up in PH, let me get the new pick up location address for you. Na so I just dey talk thank you Ma. thank you Ma

Biko guys try and prepare your responses very well. I had to record mine on my phone and listen to them everyday on my earpiece and this really helped. Trust me I was tensed due to the rate of denials I witnessed, but I just shut them out even when a well dressed dude before me was denied by the VO. The guy was telling her that he likes teaching and wants to give back to the society, when she asked him what his course would do for him.

Lemme go and book my flight men...fly emirates or Qatar air. I go like see that Dubai airport way my aunty dey use yab PH own...(I have never travelled outside this una country).

Thanks to God for everything, and also to folks like @brown2green and @fairheart who critiqued my transcript. Yes, I did the GRE (303) & TOEFL (105). Pls folks make out time and read previous threads especially towards the May, June, July times. They really helped in my prep.

Thank you so much , I will work on the aspects u pointed out.

Brown2Green:
This is quite a long one.

With this course will you be working in same capacity? Like are you likely to get promoted to a higher position? It yes, mention the position.

If you have the Chance in all questions regarding to why this and why that , always see how you can link it it back here for application as should be reflected in Why this school. Why are you interested in the Professor's research? Don't say things if you don't plan to make perfect sense out of it.

What would you be doing after your program is also same thing as what would this course do for you.
The VO might ask both to check for your consistency.
You seem to be dancing too much over there.

You have good funds .

Thanks you so much I will work on the areas u pointed out.

Brown2Green:
Carry out personal research using google on schools that offer your desired program in the US.
Contact the Coordinator for undergraduate studies attaching your credentials in the mail.

Compose a draft mail for enquires on admission requirements and funding opportunities.

You will narrow your search down to maybe 4 to 10 based on the the course content/structure and feedback you get from the Coordinator.

Abeg make una help me scrutinize oh...thanks

Delaztyx:
Hello everyone, please I need your opinion on my proposed transcript.
Deficit on I-20 form is $5k
Assistanship $16k
Personal funding $5.5k
Uncles SOA $41k


Me: Good morning 
VO: Good morning, pass me your i20, passport and Sevis reciept.
Me: pass them
VO: why are you going to the US?
Me: I'm going for my masters degree in community Health and preventative medicine at the Minnesota state university,Mankato.
VO: Did u apply to other schools?
Me: I applied to two others: Tuskegee Uni, Alabama, Ohio state Uni, Columbus.
VO: How did you learn about MNSU?
Me: I carried out a personal research about MNSU after I heard about the school at an Education fair held in Lagos and their entry requirements matched my profile.
VO: what will this course do for you?
Me: This course will give me an indept knowledge into public health and will equip me with recent epidemiological tools/methodology to help reduce the health burden in endemic and endemic-prone areas and can work with the govt institutions in making policies as regards health.
VO: why MNSU?
Me: Asides the fact that I have full Graduate assistanship with tuition waiver and Stipend,the comm health program of the MNSU has a comprehensive syllabus, and with a concentration in epidemiology which focuses on solving critical disease related challenges, analysis of trends in population health, design and implementation of studies, and interpretation of results for policy and program development.Also fascinated by the research work of Dr Joseph Visker on exploratory analysis of lead poisoning, i look forward to joining his research team.
VO: what's your study plan?
Me:It is a 34 credit course work, and will be taking courses in Epidemiology, Biostatistics Health care planning and Evaluation..etc and a minimum of 2.5/4.0 is required for my graduation.
VO: what are your plans after graduation?
Me: I plan to come back to Nigeria and pick up a lecturing job in my university and also use the knowledge and experience garnered in MNSU, to contribute my quota in improving the health sector by working with the federal or state ministries of Health,UNICEF and other NGOs in providing comprehensive health care services in Endemic areas and endemic prone areas. Such as IDP camps.
VO: Any tests?
ME: Yes, TOEFL
VO: Score
ME:84
VO:when did you graduate?
ME:2016
VO:what have you been doing?
ME:I did a one year internship @XYZ hospital and
afterwards did my one year compulsory NYSC.
VO:Are you married?
ME: No, I am single
VO: who is sponsoring you ?
ME: My uncle, and I also have my personal savings to cater for the deficit.
VO: Can i have his SOA
Me: passes it..Also with Mine if asked..
VO:What does he do?
Me: He is the CEO of XYZ plastic Industry.

Thank you.
It's a bit lengthy and I'll appreciate your opinions on ways to make it better.
Constructive criticism is allowed...Thanks

Hello everyone, please I need your opinion on my proposed transcript.
Deficit on I-20 form is $5k
Assistanship $16k
Personal funding $5.5k
Uncles SOA $41k


Me: Good morning 
VO: Good morning, pass me your i20, passport and Sevis reciept.
Me: pass them
VO: why are you going to the US?
Me: I'm going for my masters degree in community Health and preventative medicine at the Minnesota state university,Mankato.
VO: Did u apply to other schools?
Me: I applied to two others: Tuskegee Uni, Alabama, Ohio state Uni, Columbus.
VO: How did you learn about MNSU?
Me: I carried out a personal research about MNSU after I heard about the school at an Education fair held in Lagos and their entry requirements matched my profile.
VO: what will this course do for you?
Me: This course will give me an indept knowledge into public health and will equip me with recent epidemiological tools/methodology to help reduce the health burden in endemic and endemic-prone areas and can work with the govt institutions in making policies as regards health.
VO: why MNSU?
Me: Asides the fact that I have full Graduate assistanship with tuition waiver and Stipend,the comm health program of the MNSU has a comprehensive syllabus, and with a concentration in epidemiology which focuses on solving critical disease related challenges, analysis of trends in population health, design and implementation of studies, and interpretation of results for policy and program development.Also fascinated by the research work of Dr Joseph Visker on exploratory analysis of lead poisoning, i look forward to joining his research team.
VO: what's your study plan?
Me:It is a 34 credit course work, and will be taking courses in Epidemiology, Biostatistics Health care planning and Evaluation..etc and a minimum of 2.5/4.0 is required for my graduation.
VO: what are your plans after graduation?
Me: I plan to come back to Nigeria and pick up a lecturing job in my university and also use the knowledge and experience garnered in MNSU, to contribute my quota in improving the health sector by working with the federal or state ministries of Health,UNICEF and other NGOs in providing comprehensive health care services in Endemic areas and endemic prone areas. Such as IDP camps.
VO: Any tests?
ME: Yes, TOEFL
VO: Score
ME:84
VO:when did you graduate?
ME:2016
VO:what have you been doing?
ME:I did a one year internship @XYZ hospital and
afterwards did my one year compulsory NYSC.
VO:Are you married?
ME: No, I am single
VO: who is sponsoring you ?
ME: My uncle, and I also have my personal savings to cater for the deficit.
VO: Can i have his SOA
Me: passes it..Also with Mine if asked..
VO:What does he do?
Me: He is the CEO of XYZ plastic Industry.

Thank you.
It's a bit lengthy and I'll appreciate your opinions on ways to make it better.
Constructive criticism is allowed...Thanks