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MonsieurCoder:
Congratulations to you. Can you kindly give us a run down of your other 8 interviews? What went wrong in them and how did you keep pushing? There is a lot we can learn from them. Your resilience is inspiring.

True Bro...Kindly give us a rundown of the past interviews....People on here can benefit gratly form your previous experiences.

Congrats

Nersh:
Since you were able to pay your school fees, im sure you will be able to afford a few pots and pans....

Oga or should I call you Madam....whichever it is....Not everyone going to the USA for studies , pay school fees.....Some are sponsored by the Academic Institution in question....Be duly enlightened. God bless you

seyewest:
Did you bother to research it? I don't know why you will want to do that but if that pass through my scanner machine, I will assume you're trying to smuggle drug into the country, this is just my opinion and I believe no matter how expensive kitchen utensil is, you will always find the cheaper one.

Yes, I did my research.....The Indians are doing it

Hi...I'm heading to the US on F1 visa

I read somewhere that cooking utensils are quite expensive in the US...I'm wondering if I can go with a few in my baggage from Naija.

For the experienced travelers...Is it possible?

Sammy1210:
Hello, anyone going to Houston this fall?

I am....

For those who attended the EducationUSA event on July 16.....

Is there information that is valuable & worth sharing?.....
Kindly post it here for some of us who were unable to make it

CptCharlesVane:
And with a yellow card, your vaccination record is there in print. Port Health fills the form and stamps it. Port Health is the National Vaccination/Immunization agency of Nigeria. A Yellow Card is also specified as an option in my forms. Since you may not know what prompted his question or have knowledge of the form he recieved, the answer I gave was appropriate.

I am asking to know if the Yellow Card is a required documentation for all travelers at the MMA Airport before exit....

whether students, visitors etc

For guys traveling.... Where did you get your yellow card?
Is it necessary?

efosa:
i applied on the 13 of MAY, FEDEX sent mine on the 18 of June,i did not receive any tracking number from FEDEX and WES received on 21 June, on the 27th june i login to my WES account, only to see the WES already updated my account, So i decided to call the FEDEX woman pretending i have no update, after checking she told me they already sent it since 18 June and she sent me tracking number on that day,but i didn't get it. so she had to give me the tracking number over the phone.

So,you can keep checking your profile even if you did not receive any tracking.of course that depends on the date you applied.

I applied on the 8th of May. I used UPS

The UPS lady is refusing to pick her calls

yomzy4cool:
... ems is better and cheaper and if u looking for fast and reliable courier. use FedEx or UPS

how much is fedex or ups?

EMS is charging 15K to send documents that weigh less than 0.5kg

blacbard:
So for those who have had their Visas approved and are looking to book a flight. There is this App that's gives students discounted prices for flights and hotels. You will need to upload your Visa and admission letter.
The name is STUDENT UNIVERSE.
You can find it on Apple store and Play Store.
Thank me later

How reliable is this?

do you know anyone who has booked through them successfully?

who knows if waec have finally started sending the documents. I applied early MAy....
WAEC verification is what is holding my WES verification. Even the universities have verified my transcripts

Pls, who knows if EMS can be able to deliver a document to the USA in 2 weeks?

who has used Aramex? are they reliable?...I saw a price of 12,718k for <1kg documents

I need to get documents to the USA, but I don't want a courier that'll dig a hole in my pocket while doing so...other suggestions are welcome

Is there anyone here headed to Houston this Fall or already schooling there?.....specifically University of Houston.....I'd like to connect with You.

BSc Geophysics (3.59/5.00)
MSc Applied Geophysics (4.0/5.00)
GREQ=150, GREV=155, AWS=4.0. TOEFL - 103 (wrote both back to back in Dec...few days in-between.....(rewriting wasn't an option)
4 publications (3 Lead, 1 co-author)

University of Texas, Austin- PhD Geosciences (Rejected)
University of Houston- PhD Seismic Physics (Accepted with full funding-TA) - very generous offer
University of Tulsa – PhD Geosciences (Accepted No funding)
Northern Illinois University – PhD Geology (Accepted No funding)
Louisiana State University PhD Geology & Geophysics (Awaiting decision)
University of Louisiana PhD Energy Sciences (Accepted No funding)
Virginia Tech – PhD Geosciences (Rejected)
Georgia Washington University – MS Data Science (Accepted + partial funding)

I Hope this encourages someone with average scores like mine....truly I do.

Visa approved
Lagos consulate; time 6:30am; June 17; fully funded; PHD (Physics); VO-Black American lady

VO: good morning & pass me your documents
Me: good morning (squeezing my face) & gives her my passport & i-20

VO: where are you going?
Me: I’m heading to the University of Houston for my PhD in Physics. I’d be specializing in seismic physics.

Types furiously for like forever….

VO: why did you choose this school?
First, because of the research fit. There is a strong research overlap between my research interests & that at the University of Houston. I’d be working with prof….. Of the Mission oriented seismic research lab. Together we’d be working on seismic data processing & analysis……..said some other stuff.
Secondly, UHouston is in Houston which is energy capital of the world. This will provide access to research internships etc. I also intend to use UHouston’s international networking resources as I transition from graduate studies into a professional career. This will enable me take up research scientist roles in the industry or take up lecturing position in academia anywhere in the world. A PhD from UHouston, I believe is the beginning of a successful research & academic career. ....spoke quite fast here & demonstrated with my hands

Keeps Typing for like forever….

VO: how many schools did you apply to?
Me: 9

Keeps on typing (she can type for Africa sha)

VO: name the schools
Me: Uhouston, Utexas, LSU, Ulouisianna, NIU, UTulsa, VTech, GWU, Auburn

VO: did all give you assistantships?
Me: No, some gave me only admits, some gave admits + partial funding, and some rejects

VO: your visa has been approved bla bla bla…hands me white paper, education usa docs etc...I actually stood & listened to all her talk b/4 walking away.

PS:
security men just dey congratulate me.....This visa matter no easy oooo

Despite being well prepared using previous transcripts, I held onto God for his grace...I repeat, I held onto God for his grace.
Kept a straight face, throughout. I was not trying to be over-convincing. I answered questions directly & didn’t over answer her questions. Her body language showed she was probably expecting me to keep talking until she cut me off…lol….I just gave her short, direct answers, kept mute afterwards & stared right into her soul through her eyes.

Pls, where the "Baba dem" wey dey Houston?....I need to ask some pertinent questions.
Also, who has any idea on any airline giving flight discounts...I need the cheapest transportation to Houston....Money don finish for my hand.
GOD BLESS US ALL.

OkekeChristian:
Have you resolved this?

No

kunlebabs:
Please help me with the Lady's number. Mercy...

08023689140

For close to a month now, WAEC has not sent my verification & scratch card to WES. I processed on the 8th of May.

WES sent me an email stating they've not received it.......

Does it take a month+, for waec to send their verification to WES?.....I paid for UPS courier & the lady "mercy" is not even picking her calls. I've still not gotten a tracking number till date.

Is there anyone experiencing same?

Is it possible to change the Passport photo on my ds-160 after submitting it & booking an interview date?

my interview date is a few weeks away....How do I go about it?

how much is it to change broken screen for infinix note 4?

does anyone know a good technician @ computer village that can do such?....I don't want to go to carlcare

Originalsly:
Use Nipost..... their parcels are delivered by USPS. If not Express... Fedex/UPS /DHL will more likely give USPS the parcel to deliver...but you will pay thru the nose..... especially DHL

what do you mean by " If not Express" in your statement

Prexy1999:
congrats ,seems ur GRE score is so high cos I have a friend that applied there and was not giving funding too

I did GRE three times, I first scored 309( Q155,154 AWA 4.5), 316( Q160, V156 AWA 4.0) and 324( Q165, V159 AWA 5.5).

I also did TOEFL twice as well 98 and 111 respectively. I graduated with a GPA of 4.87/5.0.

...Jesus, son of Mary & Joseph the Carpenter

you get mind oooo...GRE 3 times, and each time you push the envelope further.

I need to make you my friend & follow you bumper to bumper. send me an email, we need to connect. I'm headed to Houston this fall sha

Please which is a good/cost effective courier service to get my documents to the USA?

document weight is <1kg

Crane1:
Greetings to everyone on this thread, I am new on this thread, and I believe I can get the necessary guide I need on my quest to getting a PhD scholarship to a US school.

Profile: I am a graduate of Engineering Physics, with first class honors (4.51/5). I haven't done MSc yet.
I have 4 years work experience as a Data Analyst, Research and Development Assistant, and as an Educational Consultant.

Below the age of 30.

My proposed choice of course to study till PhD level is in either Material Science and Engineering/Energy Systems/Data Science.

Am planning to sit for GRE exam this year, please I need your advice on the best way for me to secure the scholarship and best school to apply to.

I will welcome all the advice I can get from you all.

Thanks all.

Physics is the ultimate science. You're good to go.

Write your GRE & TOEFL early...Get great scores.
Use usnews.com to search for schools...you can easily plug in your subject of interest and search from there. Be temperate and measured in your choice of schools, though.

Cheers.

Pls, who has used the postal mail option for sending results from WAEC?

Did WES receive the documents, and how long did it take?

crispviv:
Hey Guys,

I need your help. I got an offer for a PHD chemical engineering but am confused on which to choose. I need your help fam.

Tulane University : PHD CHEM ENG. 28K STIPEND PLUS HEALTH INSURANCE (HALF)

LSU: PHD CHEM ENGR 25K STIPEND. NO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Pardon the errors .

Pls, I'd like to know...Does this 28K include tuition? or just money to cover living expenses (food, accommodation etc)

crispviv:
Hey Guys,

I need your help. I got an offer for a PHD chemical engineering but am confused on which to choose. I need your help fam.

Tulane University : PHD CHEM ENG. 28K STIPEND PLUS HEALTH INSURANCE (HALF)

LSU: PHD CHEM ENGR 25K STIPEND. NO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Pardon the errors .

Is this a TA or RA?

ToluwalekeA:
Hello

please were you admitted to the PhD program at louisiana lafayette. thanks

Yes, I WAS admitted without Funding.

These schools could be funny sometimes. I just dey look dem.

were you admitted?

Pls can anyone help unlock mtn ZTE MF920VS Wi-Fi modem?

Dmedalion:
New Glo E5573Cs-933 Mifi Unlocked - Holla if Interested

Is this still available?

Can you still unlock this modem?