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Wndy842003:
Guy, with these your response, trust me them go bounce you. You'll bore the VO. Try to keep them simple. It looks like you've crammed it all from a textbook.
Also read up more on your intended course of study and how you will benefit from it after you're done.
Then pls try to rephrase that response on Why BYUI.
Also have a more concrete response for why you applied to schools only in the midwest. Your response isn't strong enough.

Wish you all the best.

Thank you very much
I will make corrections ASAP.

TWoods:
You seem interested in automotive engines but then want to work for Chevron and Shell?

I will make corrections
Thanks

Ability247:
@ first bolded is okay, but you may want to add something like "This is a project I am really interested in". It sounds way more honest than the project being really needed in Nigeria. Also, if you have written the faculty about joining them on this project or you have an assistantship that would grant you that privilege, you should mention it.


My 2 cents.

Thanks a lot.
I will make corrections and get back to you.
Can I pm you??

DeeTus:
You are going to fail again with these answers. You need to restructure your words.

Okay..
Can you tell me where the problems are??
Thank you

LagosismyHome:
Don't mind my curiosity...but since 2014 why have you not attended a proper uni in Nigeria. There are so many universities or poly

I actually started a diploma program in Uniben by 2016.. but later on NUC stopped diploma programs for universities..
I didn't want to say this cos i thought it would be a red flag

Hello guys.. my second visa interview is on the 17th.
I have prepared answers to some questions I think I would be asked that day. School resumes Sept. 8th and this might be my last shot for this semester.
Pls guys, help analyze, criticise and make possible corrections to it..
Cc OGreene, Texrem, Lagosismyhome, AfonjaBoston, Walspring.



Why BYUI?

Of all the schools I applied to, ByuI combines mechatronics, robotics and thermal science as a specialization in mechanical engineering.
And they is an ongoing project I checked into, Super mileage dynanometer. This projects involves us building a dynanometer that mimic the load a car experiences on a road. With this, we can map out engine performance and also help optimize vehicles to avoid break down and accidents. This is really needed in Nigeria.
In addition, students in ByuI are made to live by a honor code that ensures abstinence from alcohol, academic honesty and proper dressing and grooming. This makes me feel safe attending ByuI.

What will this course do for you?

It will help with the technical skills, experience and exposure required to work in a multinational firm like chevron or shell and also help me achieve my goals of one day owning an automotive firm.


What have you been doing since graduation?

I finished highschool in June 2014, then by September 2014, I started a computer training institute, computer gardens. I did this for three months. Then by February 2015, I decided to get practical experience then I started helping out in my dad's plumbing firm. I helped in transporting and fixing pipes, plumbing machines and tools in homes and offices. That's what I have been doing till now.


Why did you apply to only schools in the Midwest?

Its just coincidence. I searched for schools that offered mechanical engineering with great domain for practical learning. Then I came up with these schools.


What is your study plan?

I will be going for my bachelors in mechanical engineering at ByuI. I will be required to take 120 credits in a duration of 48 months. I will be taking courses like parametric CAD, Science foundation, Introduction to engineering. When I graduate, I will return to Nigeria to work for a multinational firm, say shell or chevron.


How did you hear about the school?

I searched for schools that offered mechanical engineering with specialization in mechatronics, using usnews, Princeton review and google.

Walspring:
Before you reapply check if the resumption is not near and also check available date

I wish you all the best

Resumption is on September 8th.. I already reapplied, its on 17th August.

Thanks

OGreene:
You said you searched for schools that 'offer practical learning with great mentorship programs...'. I dont know what this means, didnt you just search for the program itself and select schools?

Is Innoson a multinational?
Also think about why you picked the course, in case you are asked. You have covered most questions.

The part where you said the school offered you a discipline in 2 courses of interest to you...do you mean concentration or specialization?

I want to believe you read past transcripts. Be clear in your responses. You can practice in front of the mirror and make sure you are not stammering. Because cram work dey get as e be, know the key words and expand on them. Be confident that day and mainatin eye-contact.


All the best...

Hello.. Can I pm you??
please..

OGreene:
You said you searched for schools that 'offer practical learning with great mentorship programs...'. I dont know what this means, didnt you just search for the program itself and select schools?

Is Innoson a multinational?
Also think about why you picked the course, in case you are asked. You have covered most questions.

The part where you said the school offered you a discipline in 2 courses of interest to you...do you mean concentration or specialization?

I want to believe you read past transcripts. Be clear in your responses. You can practice in front of the mirror and make sure you are not stammering. Because cram work dey get as e be, know the key words and expand on them. Be confident that day and mainatin eye-contact.


All the best...

Okay.. I will make corrections and get back to you.. Thank you very much.

OGreene:
If after I graduated, I have been worked in an engineering firm owned by my uncle, do I need to answer that I have been working in my uncle's company or that I worked in an engineering firm?

okay.. The thing is that I don't get paid. It's something I did voluntarily

OGreene:
Why didnt you go to college immediately? Why now?

I decided to help my dad out in his firm, to bring more fund home and I also did that to gain basic practical knowledge of mechanical engineering, since we don't do practical learning in highschools here.

Emmyirab:
Hello gurus!! I will be going for my 2nd interview next week. I have prepared a transcript. Pls help me criticise and advice me on this...

Why BYUI? 

Of all the schools I applied to, ByuI's mechanical engineering curriculum offered me a discipline in two courses I'm interested in. That it mechatronics and robotics and thermal science. Moreover, I have been checked in in an ongoing project, that is the supermileage dynanometer project. This project involves us building a dynanometer that mimics the load a car experiences when its on the road including measuring the engine efficiency and torque effect on the wheels.  This knowledge will help optimize the vehicle for a longer, safe and more effective use. This is really needed in Africa, and I believe this would be great way to start up my career. 

What will this course do for you? 

It will help with the technical skills, knowledge, experience and exposure to work in an automotive firm like innoson motors or an oil company like chevron and also help me achieve my goal of one day owning my automotive firm. 

What have you been doing since high school graduation in 2014?

When i finished highschool in june 2014, by September 2014, I started a computer training institute, computer gradens institute, i did this for three months.  Then by February 2015, I started helping out in my dad's medium scale plumbing firm. I helped in transporting pipes, plumbing machines and tools and also fix them in homes and offices. I was also he engineer, i fixed the machines when they are spoilt.

What is your study plan? 

I will be starting ByuI by September 8th, for my bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. I will be required to take 120 credits in a duration of 48 months. When I graduate I will come back to Nigeria to work for a multinational firm,  say Innoson motors or chevron. 

Did you take sat? 

No, it was waived. I took TOEFL  and i got 87

Why did you apply to only schools in the Midwest? 

Its just coincidence. I searched for schools that offered great domain for practical learning, and I came up with these three schools. 


How did you hear about the school? 

I searched for schools that offered practical learning with great mentorship programs using usnews and Princeton review. That's how i found the school. 

Mention some courses you'll be taking. 

Introduction to engineering 
Parametric CAD
Science foundation .

Who will be sponsoring you?

My dad. He is the treasury manager at XXXX and he also owns his plumbing firm.

Somebody Help!!!!!
I take God beg una

Vicktor18:
Undergrad in computer science right !?

Mechanical Engineering

Utah Valley University offers mechatronics technology engineering ( combination of mechanical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, telecommunications engineering, systems engineering and control engineering)

Vicktor18:
Do you mind telling me the name of the schools ?

Brigham Young University Idaho
Utah Valley University
St Norbert College Wisconsin

Vicktor18:
HelloCan I use my waec certificate as transcript for undergrad admission?

Yes, you can. Thats what I used for the whole schools I applied to and I got admitted to all of them without problems.
If you have your waec send it instead. It's when you don't have your waec you should send highschool transcripts.

Emmyirab:
Hello gurus!! I will be going for my 2nd interview next week. I have prepared a transcript. Pls help me criticise and advice me on this...

Why BYUI? 

Of all the schools I applied to, ByuI's mechanical engineering curriculum offered me a discipline in two courses I'm interested in. That it mechatronics and robotics and thermal science. Moreover, I have been checked in in an ongoing project, that is the supermileage dynanometer project. This project involves us building a dynanometer that mimics the load a car experiences when its on the road including measuring the engine efficiency and torque effect on the wheels.  This knowledge will help optimize the vehicle for a longer, safe and more effective use. This is really needed in Africa, and I believe this would be great way to start up my career. 

What will this course do for you? 

It will help with the technical skills, knowledge, experience and exposure to work in an automotive firm like innoson motors or an oil company like chevron and also help me achieve my goal of one day owning my automotive firm. 

What have you been doing since high school graduation in 2014?

When i finished highschool in june 2014, by September 2014, I started a computer training institute, computer gradens institute, i did this for three months.  Then by February 2015, I started helping out in my dad's medium scale plumbing firm. I helped in transporting pipes, plumbing machines and tools and also fix them in homes and offices. I was also he engineer, i fixed the machines when they are spoilt.

What is your study plan? 

I will be starting ByuI by September 8th, for my bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. I will be required to take 120 credits in a duration of 48 months. When I graduate I will come back to Nigeria to work for a multinational firm,  say Innoson motors or chevron. 

Did you take sat? 

No, it was waived. I took TOEFL  and i got 87

Why did you apply to only schools in the Midwest? 

Its just coincidence. I searched for schools that offered great domain for practical learning, and I came up with these three schools. 


How did you hear about the school? 

I searched for schools that offered practical learning with great mentorship programs using usnews and Princeton review. That's how i found the school. 

Mention some courses you'll be taking. 

Introduction to engineering 
Parametric CAD
Science foundation .

Who will be sponsoring you?

My dad. He is the treasury manager at XXXX and he also owns his plumbing firm.

Somebody, anybody, everybody.. pls reply to this..
thanks

Hello gurus!! I will be going for my 2nd interview next week. I have prepared a transcript. Pls help me criticise and advice me on this...

Why BYUI? 

Of all the schools I applied to, ByuI's mechanical engineering curriculum offered me a discipline in two courses I'm interested in. That it mechatronics and robotics and thermal science. Moreover, I have been checked in in an ongoing project, that is the supermileage dynanometer project. This project involves us building a dynanometer that mimics the load a car experiences when its on the road including measuring the engine efficiency and torque effect on the wheels.  This knowledge will help optimize the vehicle for a longer, safe and more effective use. This is really needed in Africa, and I believe this would be great way to start up my career. 

What will this course do for you? 

It will help with the technical skills, knowledge, experience and exposure to work in an automotive firm like innoson motors or an oil company like chevron and also help me achieve my goal of one day owning my automotive firm. 

What have you been doing since high school graduation in 2014?

When i finished highschool in june 2014, by September 2014, I started a computer training institute, computer gradens institute, i did this for three months.  Then by February 2015, I started helping out in my dad's medium scale plumbing firm. I helped in transporting pipes, plumbing machines and tools and also fix them in homes and offices. I was also he engineer, i fixed the machines when they are spoilt.

What is your study plan? 

I will be starting ByuI by September 8th, for my bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. I will be required to take 120 credits in a duration of 48 months. When I graduate I will come back to Nigeria to work for a multinational firm,  say Innoson motors or chevron. 

Did you take sat? 

No, it was waived. I took TOEFL  and i got 87

Why did you apply to only schools in the Midwest? 

Its just coincidence. I searched for schools that offered great domain for practical learning, and I came up with these three schools. 


How did you hear about the school? 

I searched for schools that offered practical learning with great mentorship programs using usnews and Princeton review. That's how i found the school. 

Mention some courses you'll be taking. 

Introduction to engineering 
Parametric CAD
Science foundation .

Who will be sponsoring you?

My dad. He is the treasury manager at XXXX and he also owns his plumbing firm.

AfonjaBoston:
Prof ITK who mentioned luxury?

I have lived in this country way long enough to let you know EVERY CITY in the USA has a transportation system they may vary in terms of scheduling, sophistication and how fast between routes

He is a student an international at that. He doesn't need no damn car.

Most of them that hustle to get car like that put themselves in unnecessary debt. Get a bicycle or use buses. Am believing his school cannot be more than 6miles away from his home and there are buses in the school also

With good timing and management he will not have problem moving around the first semester.

There will be students graduating that he can buy cheaper cars from after settling down and saving some dough

Can't you just make a correction or say something, without sounding rude or insulting?

wifey1:
really! Being trying to book an appointment but it keeps showing me September, can't see the August dates, am I doing something wrong?

uhnn... I don't know about that. Are you sure you selected f1??..

Gurus pls help

wifey1:
sorry is it @ Lagos or Abuja you got these dates?

Lagos

Hello fam! I just scheduled my appointment for Thursday 17th Aug. The now available dates for Lagos consulate are..

Hello fam! I just scheduled my appointment for Thursday 17th Aug. The now available dates are..

Fenix:
But bro, why is it still telling you that your passport is still being processed by the embassy? That could have an effect on you being able to reschedule. Send the embassy an email or call them.

okay, thanks

fisayoprisca:
okay, but were you able to use the same photo you used for previous ds-160 on the new ds-160.

Yes. I used same passport photo

Femmyy90:
Scroll to the left side and you will see schedule appointment

Thanks for replying, But I can't find it

Femmyy90:
Scroll to the left side and you will see schedule appointment

Thanks for replying, But I can't find it

Helo. I was delayed yesterday. I have been trying to book another appointment, but its not working. it's showing this. and non of them are clickable.
pls pls pls help. i need to book asap.

fisayoprisca:
@Emmyirab, please have you been able to schedule an appointment? Thanks

Not yet.

Hello. I got denied today, I'm applying again.
I just filled another DS160. I tried booking an appointment, but my previous application is still on the dash board.
My question is- will it go away soon? and how soon, cos I need to refire asap.
Anyone pls help

Fenix:
Please how did your interview go exactly? Can you post a transcript? Thanks!



Congratulations! After being denied twice! Wawu!

I already did. She asked me an unexpected question (why did you apply to only schools in the Midwest?) thats were i messed up.
Its all good sha
Refire!!

LagosismyHome:
Be careful on your choice of words .... How is the VO a psycho. In both transcripts you can see even from the write up what went wrong

The best way to learn is to analyse what you done wrong, learn from it and improve on it.

The attutude of thinking its the other person or interviewer that is bad gets you no where .

Sorry...
I was just feeling a lil frustrated earlier..
Thanks for the advice

fisayoprisca:
good afternoon, I went for my visa interview today 07/08/ 6:30am and I was denied, this is the thread of my interview.
Vo: good morning.
Me: Morning (smiling) VO: she asked for my documents
Me: then I passed my I-20 and Passport.
VO: How many schools did you apply for?
ME: I applied to three, East tennesee state university, colorado state university sorry University of Colorad, Boulder and Wright State University.
VO: How many gave you admission:
ME; one, East Tennesse state University (but two gave me, I don't know how I just mistakenly said one).
VO: What Course are you studying Me: Liberal Arts concentration(she cuts in what course?) then I said Gender diversity studies.
VO: Tell me about Gender studies: Me: (I guess this was where I flopped) I started by talking about my sokoto experience as a youth corper where I had my students being married off at a younger age, i could not continue then she stops me.
VO: You have a schorlarship, How did you get it? I got it becuase of my undergraduate academic excellence.
VO: did you apply? Yes, I applied for it, I sent in my transcript for it. VO: did you do GRE: ME:
ME: Yes, I did. VO:
VO: What did you score:
Me: I scored 289.
VO: what university did you attend: I attended the prestigious university of Ibadan.
Then she gave me the blue paper, read what is inside.

*though, I could not find a space to fill the name of my University when I filled my DS-160 form. So it was not reflecting on my ds-160 form
*I want to re-apply again this week, I do I go about it, without having difficulties in scheduling a time.
*what are my faults please? Advise me please

I was the guy behind you. Denied too. That VO is psycho..