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Hello gurus in the house, a friend needs your professional opinion, how does he tackle this situation, he's considering deferring to fall'22 as he doesn't have the SOA($33,000) for now to process the i-20, while at the same time waiting for other schools fall admission decisions. on a second thought Another mind is telling him to reply the mail and tell him that the Visa application will be made easier with any form of assistantship in his I-20, but I'm thinking it might come off as being too pushy, what do you you guys advice, he hasn't replied the mail since yesterday, looking for an appropriate approach.

Attend Ball State University graduate admissions info session this Thursday and have your $60 fall application fee waived!! thay have also waived the TOEFL requirement for nigerian applicants but as a Nigerian WES evaluation is required finally you may need the GRE depending on the program you're going for. (waived for Ms Chemistry and Biology applicants but you're advised to secure a faculty advisor before applying i.e not compulsory tho), here's the registration link to the virtual info session https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2021/9/23/info-session-graduate-admissions-general?date=2021-09-23 Good luck y'all.

Amazingoreofe:
Please can you help with lost of schools in US that accept lower grades- third class with high GRE 337

337?? Bros abeg how you take scatter this GRE like this??

bunmisoar:
I give thanks to God for the success of my Interview
My visa was approved on Tues, 7th Sept, 2021 for FALL SESSION. Yes, FALL SESSION.

I learnt a lot from this platform regarding my preparation and my conscience will not let me rest till I post my success story for others to learn from too. I thank everyone here, God bless you for the helpful tips, and by the Grace of The Almighty God, every other person here will testify too. Be relentless, pursue it like your life depends on it, above all, Gods Grace is supreme over all we do.

SO my school, Morgan State University resumed since the 23rd of Aug, with faith, I registered for classes (I didn't make payment though because the school gives so time before payment) and resumed classes online. I made my department aware of my delayed interview and pleaded with them to write an extension letter for me to take along to my interview. My department did, and sent me the letter.

Here's how my interview went: (a black male in his early 40s interviewed me)

FALL 2021
NO FUNDING

VO: Hello good morning
Me: (with a smile) Hello, good morning sir, how are you doing today (be as friendly as possible in your greeting, it will help in reducing the anxiety in you)

VO: Pass your documents
Me: (I gave him passport first, then passed my I-20, extension letter, and DS-160)

VO: (as he was collecting the documents) SO why are you going to the US?
Me: I am going there to study. I will be studying my Masters in Public Health at Morgan State University, which is located at Baltimore, Maryland.


(So if your department is giving you an extension letter for resumption, contact the International Affairs department of your school, send them the letter your department gave you, and tell them to reflect that extension in the remarks section of the I-20)

Shalom!!! Wish you all THE best!!!

Omo, the odds were against you but you came prepared and succeeded against all odds, congratulations.

Dayoaf:
So I actually have an extension letter
My program start date was August 17
But I was given a month extension
I already deferred to spring but I’m thinking of using my fall transcript to do my interview on Monday, cos its available for emergency
But I was also thinking I could pick a later date like October and use my Spring i-20 but a friend said I might not be able to use EA for spring because my appointment confirmation would show that its EA and that might affect me because spring is still far
Please help!
I’m so confused

Go to that Monday interview with your Spring'22 I-20, nothing to be confused about, Good luck.

Amenndmore:
Is it better to apply for a visa with a school that offered you 50% scholarship with a higher school fees or a school that offered you assistantship with 40% tuition waiver with a lower tuition .. that’s for visa though. Thanks

choose the one the leaves you with the smallest deficit

kaey10:
Hi guys...Please, I need your input and opinion that will help me prepare for my visa interview, although I haven't gotten a date yet. I just don't want anything to go wrong. What should my possible answers be when the VO begins to ask those questions. I need advise, opinion, suggestion on answers that is convincing enough.

These are the basics information:
Undergraduate course: Biological sciences
Graduated in 2018, finished services 2019(my PPA was a school where I taught biology ss1 & ss3, basics sciences js3)
School: Georgia state university, Atlanta
Program: MSc Biology fall 2021 but I deferred to spring 2022
COA: $51,743
funding: tuition waiver($45,000) + GTA($6000)
Deficit: $743( My brother-in-law would be covering this) He's currently doing his Ph.D. in NY
I'm currently an intern with an organization that deals with implementing the SDG since June 2020

thanks so much guys

book interview, wait till 60 days to your resumption and apply for EA, pls what are the other aspects of your profile, TOEFL? GRE? GPA I'm targeting that school same program for Fall'22, and the Biology GC advised me to secure a faculty before applying, were you able to secure a faculty member before applying?

Mandex11:
Hello house good evening ❤️. Please who's writing TOEFL exam this month?

And please where's the registration center in Lagos.
Thanks

Go to ETS website and serch for TOEFL exam centers near you, for the registration, you can be registered from anywhere, I do it at 60k(A bit Subsidized), there may be cheaper people though ask of Walspring too, unless u can't prep on your own and you want the centers to help prep you then you can check Google for the various registration and prep centers, but then the price will go up. Best.

Darnel:
Please, I want to register for the GRE exams and I am looking for a credible outlet with a good discount of 50k or thereabout. Planning on taking the exam by this month end as I have been preparing for a while now.
Please someone should indicate, it's very urgent for me please.
Thank you �

Like I said earlier, I register people at 60k, you might find people who do it cheaper on this thread though, depends on your budget, if you're interested get in touch, emmanuelebo27@gmail.com all the best bro

Femotech123:
Visa delay this morning �
Abuja
Coa $31k
No funding
Course: social work
Bachelor degree
School: KSU

VO: You are going for bachelor degree in social work
Me: yes that’s correct
VO: when did you finish high school
Me :2014
VO: what have you been doing
Me: After my high school I went for (bachelor degree) I made mistakes quickly said I went for a diploma course in local government and development studies at The polytechnic IBD and I did a one year industrial training base on the course and later join an NGO wanted to mention the name but she cut in
VO: have you went for a bachelor degree before
Me : No
VO: what will you do after this degree
Me : I intend to come back to Nigeria to work will government/private intuition to improve the well being of vulnerable Nigeria I pause and I continue according to WHO she cut in again
VO: who is sponsoring you
Me : my brother
V0: what does he do
Me : he is a real estate developer he buy and sells land and lease land for commercial purposes
VO : sorry you aren’t qualified for this visa try again
Please help me what have I said wrong or what did I supposed to say.. pls guru I this thread help me with your correction, suggestion.
Note :my school resume January spring 2022
I’m reapplying. Pls what should I work on Incase of next time.

just an observation, might not be the cause of your denial but let me just say it, I think you should be focusing on what the program will do for you when you're done not how you want to improve the life of Nigerians, na NGO u de run?? they know our system will not even give you the opportunity to improve it even if you really want to do that, so focus on how the program will benefit you next time, all of us know say all these shalaye about impacting Nigerians na lie

JaySterling:
Next time don’t post transcripts if you won’t post any helpful or relevant information

Na ur type dem dey turn back for port of entry

E never reach like that boss

BabsofAbj247:
Visa approved.

VO: What school are you going to?
Me: Stated the name of my school
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: Told him the schools I applied to
VO: What program are you going for?
Me: Stated my program (Masters)
VO: What do you intend to use the program for?
Me: Upon the completion of my program, I intend to come back to Nigeria to focus on at my company. In addition, I intend to use the knowledge obtained from my masters to improve my start-up.
VO: What do you do currently?
Me: Explained in detail the nature of my job and the companies I have worked with
VO: Wow
VO: How do you intend to fund the program, I can see you got some scholarship?
Me: I would be using my savings and MPOWER. In addition, my uncle would provide financial assistance.
VO: What does your uncle do:
Me: Told VO the companies my uncle own
VO: I would be approving your VISA blah blah blah

It is very important to know what you have on your DS-160 form. While I was talking about the things I do for my Company, the VO kept looking at the screen to verify what I said.

I hope this helps. Good luck. No it doesn't help anyone bro

This kind of transcript only portrays Selfishness, wickedness and insecurity, you don't want other Nigerians to get vital informations from your transcript, you might have as well kept it to yourself instead of coming here to embarrass yourself in the name of visa transcript, So this is what this thread has degenerated into? No thanks to folks who's been encouraging it, justify it anyhow y'all want but I won't reply you, congrats anyways, but you can do better

This is a Purdue University organized admission virtual fair were more that 50 Universities will be invited, registration is free and all attendees will be granted application fee waiver by all the participating Universities, pls do well to attend, here's the registration link, http://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/gradexpo all the best

Nozino:
Are you stupid ? How are you speaking authoritatively if I clearly stated that my statement was base on personal experience and research?

you should be grateful that you learnt what you didn't know before despite your years of research but instead you're getting emotional and resorting to name calling, it's time to ignore you.

Nozino:
I shouldn’t be the one to do the work because it doesn’t apply to me. The schools I checked has 3.0/4.0 minimum GPA requirement.Don’t make this about me.

then stop speaking authoritatively about what doesn't apply to you which you don't know.

Nozino:
Ok. Most schools I have checked out (and that’s quite a lot) clear states 3.0/4.0 scale as the minimum. I feel the GPA she gave was the American equivalent. Most Nigeria unis do not use the 4.0 grading system.

next time do your home work well, it's a common knowledge

Toriah789:
Please can someone walk me through the process of writing GRE. and cost.
If I can also get updated materials for the exam, I will really appreciate. Thank you!

I can register you at a subsidized prize of 60k, meanwhile for the meantime send me a mail let me share with you some of the Google drive prep materials I have with me, for the detailed preparation and writing information read up this post on the GRE thread https://www.nairaland.com/1832477/how-achieve-high-scores-gre/483 , wish you the best

tmann626:
it was due to insufficient undergraduate credit hours i.e curriculum deficiencies and my GPA is 2.94 (wes).

Does the graduate pathway program come with i-20? If yes, I suggest you go with it and try your luck, but if I were in your shoes, I'll search for schools that will accept me unconditionally with my profile, there'll always be a school somewhere, you can always mail the program or graduate school coordinator and explain your profile to them so u can be sure before applying, Best

tmann626:
Please i need an urgent advise so that i will be able to make a decision. I got a conditional admission in a university and i was advised to graduate studies academic pathway program. I have an undergraduate degree in computer engineering and i'm planning to go for masters in computer science. should i opt for the graduate studies academic pathway program or i should forgo the conditional admission because i was informed that i-20 cant be issued for conditional admission. Kindly advise

What were the circumstances surrounding your situation that made them give you conditional admission/graduate study pathway, is low GPA? Absence of test scores? Etc, tell us why then we'll know if anybody has the best solution to your problem, but then without i-20 I don't know how you'll convince the VO

Tulacious123:
Please I need help with IELTS study materials please help me o. Mr Fairheart, Justwise , anyone please

kejuempower@gmail.com

Thanks

why don't you write TOEFL, it's cheaper and easier, and most people on here have the prep materials, tell me if you change your mind.

isangjohnson:
Please, what's WES mode of online payment?

Somebody that has dollar account will have to pay for you due to cbn restrictions, or you download and use Barta by flutterwave app from playstore though there charges may be a bit higher. if you're interested get in touch

Elcarter5:
what material or what will you suggest someone should read while preparing for the GRE? I will send you an email.

well from what people have been saying on here and on the GRE thread https://www.nairaland.com/1832477/how-achieve-high-scores-gre/583#105357715 I think the Manhattan prep materials is good for Quant plus the magosh videos, for varbal people have recommended Keplan, then you download the Magosh 1000 word list, finally you keep testing your preparedness with the official ets books for Quant and Verbal, you can email me let me send you the ones I have on Google drive, all the best brother

Treyknowles:
Hi, do you have any discount for Toefl?

Same prize bro.

Ronaldoguy:
Please how much is GRE now? Can I register now and take the exam in 3 weeks time? Will there be slot? .

I do it at a subsidized rate of 60k, u might see cheaper options though, if you're ready contact me on emmanuelebo27@gmail.com, finally unless you've been preparing for the exam but in all honesty 3weeks is too small, but Yes u can reg now and write even in two weeks time, good luck.

Mickeywilliams:
Hello guys, so I've been trying to reach @walspring and @ponpon for GRE related issues. But both seem unavailable at the moment. Anyone with useful information on registration should please, help . Price et al, and available dates.
Thank you.

Hay bro, get in touch, my prize is 60k I'll register you if you can study on your own, best regards, my email is emmanuelebo27@gmail.com

Powerpaul:
I applied with my i20 stating my program start date is 23rd, I was gonna tell them I’ve started classes online if they ever asked question relating my presence in Nigeria while my classes has started…although my school will provide a doc I will present the immigration officer at the port of entry.
Today I was full of confidence and it was my first time

Date: 30th August 2021
FUNDING: ZERO
Venue: Abuja
Time: 8:45am
Status: Approved in Abj

Transcript.

VO: I see you are going to ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY for masters in sustainability studies. (My i-20 bears sustainability, but my Program is Environmental Mgt and Sustainability)

Me: I am going for Masters in Environmental Mgt and Sustainability studies.

VO: (Looks at my DS-160) OK. So what do you currently do in Nigeria?
.

congrats bro, you wrote any test? Scores?

OpemipoDoyin:
Sure I can study on my own

then notify me via that email whenever you're ready to register

AnamegeNzube95:
Date: 12th August 2021
Venue: Abuja
Time: 7am
Status: Denied


Transcript.

VO: I see you are going to Louisiana State University, Shreveport for Masters in Information Science. (My I-20 bears Information Science, but my Program is Computer System Technology)

Me: I am going for Masters in Computer System Technology with Concentration in Data Science

VO: (Looks at my DS-160) OK. So what do you currently do in Nigeria.

Me: I currently teach in Catholic School, Our Lady's International Secondary School, where i teach Economics and Statistics.

VO: When did you Obtain your Bachelor of Science

Me: 2019

VO: So what have you been doing since then

Me: After my B.sc i went for my compulsory NYSC where i worked as a Teacher at Kizito Comprehensive Secondary School, Akwaibom. After my NYSC i got employed in a Catholic School where i currently Teach Economics and Statistics.

VO: I see you have a Scholarship of .... Who will pay for the remaining

Me: My father

VO: What does your Father Do?

Me: He is a Major distribution of stockfish and has 3 warehouses of Stock fish.

VO: What do you plan to do after you complete your Studies

Me: I plan to return to my country to apply for the position of Data Analyst in a reputable Company like Nigeria National Bureau of Statistics or the Central Bank of Nigeria. I plan to work with them for a while and establish my own firm where i will work as a Data Science Consultant, i will help Companies in running business and data analysis and make better business policies, predictions and decisions.

She returned my passport, and issued me a green slip and Said sorry you do not qualify now, i can apply later

I'm not sure we're something went wrong oh, bosses here will see but maybe try to be specific with what you want to do and were you wish to work when you return, that's my guess, good luck next time

ucystan:
E choke... Secondly, biko how i wan bring my hubby and kids?

Nne as you de apply for f1, your hubby and co go de apply for f2, hopefully it works out fine, good luck.

OpemipoDoyin:
Update me too
Also TOEFL registration too.

I can help you do that for 60k if you can study on your own, if interested get in touch emmanuelebo27@gmail.com

gidimasters:
What if I’ve done WES evaluation

Will the new WES report be my official transcript Or irrespective of WES, my school still needs to send transcript.

Thanks

If you've done WES they'll always send the official transcript to any school that needs it at your request, you don't need any other transcript from your nigerian institution, you'll just have to pay small money to WES for them to process it, it think it's now about $15

ucystan:
Please guys, i did a master degree in Labor relations and human resource management in Cleveland State University in 2013, and came back immediately after my it. Now i want to go back for a second masters, but in an entirely different field ( Masters of Education: Special Education). I changed my career after i gave birth to my special needy daughter. I currently work as special need Assistant coordinator in a School. Abeg o hope say them no go bounce me as i wan go do a second masters? Is it a red flag going for a scond masters and practically not making use of the previous again?

Buhari don com scatter everywhere now u wan run go back Lmao, atleast you came back after your program, means you'll still come back.