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sassy92:
No. Its either winter (starting September/October) or summer (starting March/April)

Okay,are they still admitting for October, any cheap school?...Please recommend if any?

Do German schools admit students for spring session (December)

Good afternoon all, please am an undergraduate seeking for admission in any German school. Please do I have to deposit in a block chain account if I have a scholarship already. I have been refused u.s visa twice and would like to try Germany.

Sherlock5577:
This is sad.
Sorry about this. Don't lose hope. Get a little rest and try again.
Yes you can!

yeah, thanks. Maybe if I had told him they all studied abroad in London the interview would have taken to another direction. Truthfully, they all did, but I never knew till I yesterday, I was very very young when they graduated(10 or 11 years). It's well

Visa denied yesterday at Abuja embassy
Time: 7:30am
Window 9: A white man in his late 30's or so


Vo: Good morning Mr Peter, you're welcome to the United States embassy
Me: Thank you sir
Vo: Can I have your passport and I20?
Mepassed them)
Vo: Have you ever traveled outside of the country?
Me: No Sir, I have never had reason to
Vo: where are you going?
Me: Am going for my undergraduate degree in computer engineering at St Cloud State University
Vo: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: I have a scholarship already but my sponsor would be taking care of the deficit(he looked closely at my I20 to confirm the scholarship)
Vo: What does your sponsor do?
Me: She owns a big school here in Abuja and is also an estate manager
Vo: What about her kids?
Me: (this question is not specific so I answered).... They're all grown up, graduated, mostly married, and independent
Vo: Where did they go to school?
Me: Some went to school here in Nigeria while others went to school abroad (Canada, I didn't want to say this cos one was very unserious with her education so she was brought back to Nigeria, and the VO could search her academic record since is Canada)
Vo: (In a finish him tone) Please can you explain to me why she couldn't sponsor all her kids to study abroad but chose to do that for you?
Me: As at that time, she hasn't been this buoyant as she is now ,and she's someone who believes so much in education and its potential...


I was still explaining and he started talking shit, he wasn't listening again,he didn't want to, he made his decision already, so I stopped talking, I didn't want him to get aggreviated ,cos he wasn't actually typing anything on his system, if I cont'd he could put something terrible there on my record, I realized I had lost it..... My money, sacrifices, efforts dashed away in less than 2 mins, I didn't really feel bad like the last time, but I was sure if I had said they all went to school abroad, the interview would have gone another direction. So this is all that transpired.

Good evening everyone here, I am a rare visitor here, but I've decided to check out on Canadian student visa. I have applied for u.s visa twice but got denied. The most recent happened today, I want to go for an undergraduate degree in computer engineering or architecture. Please how is the visa approval rate and what are the likely documents to be asked? Is the interview face to face appearance?

martinz1:
How sure are you that you won't be nervous again,,

it's a normal phenomenon

Sherlock5577:
You've got a good transcript but I'd like to say your reason for why that school should be more specific. I want to assume that some others schools offer this D2L system, so you'll need to be more specific, e.g., you could mention your interest in the research carried out by a particular professor or something like that...
All the best!

Am not a graduate student.

LagosismyHome:
How do you know for sure that this is the reason why you were denied ........ you cannot know for sure. I will not say this answer if it was me . Rather i would say I was not provided feedback when i was denied so i dont know .......and leave it at that because really how do you know the real reason .... if you start talking of confidence then subconsciously the VO can be watching out to see how confident you are

Noted, but are there any other flaws worth correcting in the transcript?

Pharmz:
Hi,
(1) Kindly look into what does your sponsor do ?
Note : no time to explain all he does, simply put the primary occupation and summarize the rest as being a successful business man.

(2) Tell me about your program ?

Ï hope to see you at St Cloud State University as I'm resuming next week.

Cheers

So, what are the flaws in the transcript
Inbox me my fellow huskiete

Good morning everyone. I have my interview tomorrow and would want to post my transcript once again. Please help pick out flaws.
Vo: Good morning, passport and I20
Me: Passed them
Vo: You were here sometime last year, why were you denied
Me: I was denied because I couldn't clearly express my purpose of traveling to the visa officer due to the fact I was nervous
Vo: So what has changed since the last time you were here?
Me: I feel a lot more confident than the last time
Vo: So where are you going?
Me: Am going to St Cloud State University for my undergraduate degree study in computer engineering.
Vo: how many schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 schools, 3 admits (name them)
Vo: So why this school?
Me: Apart from the fact that I was given a generous scholarship by this school, Ichose this wonderful school because of all the schools I applied to, it's the only school that uses a D2L system, a system where professors can create web based course sites to enhance course experiences. This D2L system gives students the access to course materials like assignment folders, quizzes and surveys, course materials, and many more through their laptops, smartphones,and tablets. I also chose this school because of the level of interaction between students,their professors, and faculty members. On top of all these features,St. Cloud State University offers so much value at a very moderate rate.
Vo: Why this course?
Me: A degree in this course will give me practical and professional paraphernalia to secure an employment in top ranked technical innovative firms in Nigeria like Angela, Flutterwave, MasterCard,Glo,Jumia,etc. Besides, this,I have an optional lecturing job offer from a very close family friend who is the minister for education in my state upon graduation to work in either of two universities. With a degree and knowledge of this course, I will perfectly fit in the role(this is true please).
Vo: What are some of your undergraduate courses?
Me: General Engineering 101,102,Maths 222,Physics234,etc.
Vo: Tell me about your course plan?
Me: To obtain a degree in computer engineering, I need to complete 106 credits, maintain at least a minimum GPA of 2.5 to keep advancing to each level and as well graduate with a minimum GPA of 2.5 too.
Vo: When did you graduate and what have you been doing?
Me: I graduated in 2014,in September 2014,I started a year and half intensive computer lesson at BODSLINK computers . After my training, I got a part-time job as computer lab assistant. I worked there for another year and half to gain more practical skills and management strategies on Computer. In 2017,I started my college preparation.
Vo: Why did you choose to go to a U.S school?
Me: I chose to study in the United States because the U.S universities offer excellent research opportunities through several assisantship programs. U.S universities have a well designed educational system that strikes a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills. A degree and academic experience from U.S universities is highly valued especially in terms of securing employment. on top of all these, the United States is the best destination for students seeking for a tertiary education abroad, and particularly, for STEM courses.
Vo: Who is your sponsor?
Me: My uncle
Vo: Why your uncle what does he do?
Me: My uncle has been playing a very big role in my education for a very long time. He believes it'll be a good investment for me to advance in my academic, so he's very obliged to continue catering for my education regardless of the cost.
-He's a lawyer by profession but has a very large school here in Abuja, has a couple of estate business he manages, and owns two lounges here also.
Vo: What are your plans after graduation?
Me: Upon graduation in May 2023,I'll come back to Nigeria for my compulsory NYSC program, afterwards, I'll seek for employment in top ranked technical innovative firms or a lecturing job in one of the universities in my state.



Sharwama, fairheart,Time2win,brown2green,lagosismyhome,walspring,nahum77,naughtyvirgin....please guide me here

Pleasedoes anyone has their interview on Monday and Tuesday (11th and 12th)?

sharwama:
What I'm about to write now is my opinion and nothing but my opinion.
Bold 1: That's a very terrible thing to say in the beginning, it leaves you at the mercy of the VO who now has to rely not just on his or her professional sense of judgement but on the supposed "previous judgement" of a colleague. There are better ways to answer this question. There are words you shouldn't mention at all in an F1 visa interview and Migration or its relatives is one of them!
Bold 2: That you have known a lot about your program doesn't sound impressive. I keep singing it, keep every unimpressive information to yourself at the interview. Define "stronger funds", why not be specific please.
Bold 3: So you were given a conditional admission, does the VO NEED to know about this? I won't say a word.
Bold 4: Please don't say this, I beg you. It's not an exciting fact. You see, most schools cherish international students, we add not just monetary value to them, we also help them preach "diversity", something that has more monetary value, if you know, you know!
If you are sure about the D2L, now that's a beautiful one.
Bold 5: I won't say a word, so you can peacefully sound like a "naive undergraduate" for once
Bold 6: I am not sure how I feel, in fact I feel like you had no plans to go to the university, no attempt was mentioned. What is an assistantship job? Guiding and instructing newbies on what exactly? Can you understand my emphasis on specificity? In fact I am tired. So from 2016- now you have been blogging and free lancing. Is this what you filled in your DS 160? Nollywood would probably not buy this story, how much more a VO. Should we blame the previous VO for considering you as a potential immigrant? You are even going for a course that is greatly available here in Nigeria and will be cheaper for your uncle. Ok, I won't say a word.
Bold 7: I am not sure the question about qualifying or not will come up but if it does, don't respond like that please. That's not confidence, that's annoying cockiness. Why not simply smile and let the VO know you trust his or her sense of judgement. Just do back to sender peacefully and don't let village people use you by showing you know the standards of assessment. If I was a VO, I will deny you, you want to teach me my job abi, nonsense ingredients
Bold 8: You are trying so hard to paint your sponsor as a very credible one. Don't do that, it shows desperation. Let the SOA do the talking. Shebi they said money answereth all things? If the VO needs more clarity, he or she will ask!
Bold 9: Are you him? Is him you? How can you be so certain when you are neither the owner of the businesses nor the money. The last time he played a major role in your academics was in 2014, a lot has changed, Naira is like a dwarf before the dollar. Why not give a response centered on humility and gratitude that he is willing to help please.
Conclusively, be careful of your choice of words, tone and attitude. They tell the VO who you really are.
I wish you all the best, ok bye

hmmm,i saw your points, they were reasonable and constructive. Thanks so much

Hey, everyone, am dropping my proposed transcript here and it's open for constructive criticism. Interview is very close.
Level : Bsc
Course: Computer engineering
School : St Clouds State University
Vo: Good morning, pass me your documents please
Me: (Complied)
Vo: where are you going?
Me: Am going to St Clouds State University in St Cloud for undergraduate degree in computer engineering
Vo: You were before.... Why were you denied?
Me: I was denied because of my failure to prove to the visa officer that my purpose of travel was for my undergraduate program and not migrational purpose
Vo: So what has changed in your application?
Me: I am more confident in expressing myself, have known a lot more about my program and most importantly, I have a stronger funds.
Vo: To obtain a computer engineering degree at St Cloud State University, I need to complete prerequisite courses before getting admitted to the computer engineering program. By the end of each semester, am expected to have at least a minimum GPA of 2.5 to keep advancing to the next level. By the end of my program which ends inMay 2023,am expected to graduate with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and must have completed a course load of 106 credit unit
Vo: Why St Cloud?
Me: Apart from the fact that I got a generous scholarship at SCSU, I chose this wonderful school because of the following reasons :
-St Clouds State University has a very deep focus and interest on the welfare and academic excellence of her international students, this helps students achieve their purpose of stay in the U.S
-Of all the schools I applied to, SCSU is the only school that uses a D2L system, a system where professors can create web based course sites that enhances course experience. This system gives students the access to course materials like assignment folders, quizzes and surveys,course contents, grade books and more, through their smart phones, laptops and tablets.
-SCSU has a very diversed cultural community with students representing over 90 countries, so no matter where you come from, there's always a place for you to belong at SCSU
On top of these all, SCSU offers so much at a very moderate rate
Vo: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 schools, 3 admits( sequentially name them)
Vo: Why this course?
Me: Upon graduation, this course will help me so much in securing a good job in top Innovative technical firms in Nigeria, firms like Angela, Flutterwave,Mastercard,Jumia,Globacam,etc. These companies are in technical revolution and are always in the recruit of good engineers so with a degree in this course, I believe I'll stand a very good chance of getting a good employment in one of the companies . In the big run, this degree will help me in setting up my own IT consultancy.
Vo: when did you graduate?
Me: 2014
Vo: (probably amazed) so what have you been doing?
Me: Yes, it's been a while quite alright but after I graduated in 2014,I started computer lesson programs that lasted for almost a year, afterwards, I was offered an assistanship job where my role was to guide and instruct newbies. In 2016,I started my freelancing career and at the same time managed 2 blog site I co-own with my brother .
Vo: How did you get the scholarship?
Me: I had an impressive application and I qualified for the scholarship in all ramification.
Vo: Do you think you qualify for this visa?
Me: Yes, I think I do. I've got an admit from a good school, a good intent, sufficient funds, end good academic record.
Vo: what will you do after graduation?
Me: After graduation, I will come back to Nigeria for my compulsory NYSC, hence, start executing my career plans in Nigeria
Vo: who's your sponsor?
Me: My uncle, he's actually a l lawyer by profession but has a lot of businesses he handles, he has a school here in Abuja, a lounge here too, he's into estate business and some other businesses .
Vo: why would he spend so much on you? Doesn't he have his own kids to train?
Me: That will never be a problem to him, he has been playing a major role in funding my academics and has trained all his children in school. They are all independent now. He is willing to do so.

Dumbiri99 or whatever you call yourself ,I almost ignored your silly quote but I decided not to ....if you wanted advice from people who have gone to the US or passed through POE,you never should have come to this trend. You would have searched somewhere else if there would be at all a category like that on NL. Tame yourself you freaking virago!!!

Johnolukolade:
If you like, carry an entire pharmaceutical company through the POE.. Over 70% of your posts here are disrespectful! Watch the way you address people.

Have a great day.

Thank you brother for helping me tell her that

dwilliams707:
Irrespective of our status,we’re all here to assist if you got an idea,I’m sure he/she was so passionate abt ur case hence that response..you need help and still sounds dictating in a rude tone..that’s not cool.

Thanks brother, I blame myself for trying to advice that ingrate

dumbiri99:
Wow. Even paracetamol and anti-malarial?
Plus there is a prescription medicine I use too for high blood pressure, I can't carry thlat one too?

Everyone's telling you to leave that drug now you no go hear am now

Time2win:
have you been refused within the last 6months?

Yes,i have been refused within the last 6 months, its been more than 6 months

Hello, everyone, please I need an advice on how to book for emergency appointment. I want to retire for another interview, but my sevis fee expires on August 14,is it possible to get a date on or before 14th if I should use an emergency appointment?

Yhukay00:
would you remember all this?

80%

Adedayo65:
Lol, in addition to what gurus have said..., no one can decide your fate, even with the best transcript ever, excellent delivery is key! summarize these your responses too, I wish you all the best

But are the responses good?

imperiouxx:
It's either those schools don't know the uses of school portal or there are lots of gullible people who are not technologically smart to confirm their admission on online or they knew it was fake altogether but try to play the school system.

yea,please scrutinize the transcript

Mayflowa:
Drop this off. It will hurt your interview. You don't want to been seen as a fake kind-of-guy. And try to be specific about your intention.

Alright, thanks

acebolted:
Please remove fake admission from your transcript.... I have never heard it before and what if the VO doesn't understand what it means too and unnecessary questions that you didn't prepare for start arising?

you're right shaa

iwriterng:
90% of what you wrote there, you won’t remember, or anxiety will make you say it wrongly or the VO won’t even give you the time.

The only advice I’d give is that you spend enough time filling out your DS160 and make sure your progress timeline is discussed properly in there.

Ok,thanks

acebolted:
@ 1st bolded.....what does fake admission even mean?
@2nd.....you have a criminal record?

error, I meant to say good academic record and clean record
Yes, some people get fake admission here in the east

Good morning NL family,please help me scrutinize my proposed transcript
@ Lagosismyhome, fairheart, sharwama, walspring....please seriously look into my matter.
School: St. Cloud State University
Course: Computer engineering
Level: undergraduate
Age: (1996)


Vo: Good morning, passport and I20
Me: (passed them)
Vo: Have you been here before?
Me: Yes, I have
Vo: So why was your visa not approved?
Me: I was denied because I failed to convince the visa officer that I was a genuine student and not an intending immigrant
Vo: So what's new from the last time you applied?
Me: Well, I have known so much more about my program, my confidence has improved, and I have even a better financial support
Vo: Are you trying to tell me you never knew about your course before?
Me: No, not at all. I am actually saying that I have known more about my program ... We learn new things everyday
Vo: OK.... Where are you going?
Me: Am going to St. Cloud State University for my undergraduate degree in computer engineering
Vo: Why this school?
Me: Apart from the fact that I got a generous in-state tuition waiver which am very grateful for, I also chose this wonderful school because it has a very committed focus on the academic excellence of her international students and a very diverse cultural community that helps international students feel settled. Like this is not enough, this wonderful school offers a lot at a very moderate rate.....
Vo: When did you graduate
Me: 2014
Vo: What have you been doing since then? It's been about 5 years now!
Me: Yes, it's been quite a while but after my graduation in July 2014, I started computer classes at Royals Computers Cybercafe where I was offered a management job after concluding my program, I chose to handle the job to get management tactics which would enable me run my own ICT firm in the long run. Currently, am a freelancer and a blogger.
Vo: Why not just get this degree in Nigeria or some other country?
Me: When it comes to STEM courses, the U.S schools offers the best programs in this area. They have a well-structured educational system that maintains a balance in practical skills and theoretical knowledge. I need the best possible education for my career plans.
Vo: what will a degree in computer engineering do for you?
Me: A degree in this course will fortify me with the knowledge and skills required to directly secure a very good job in one of the top ranked innovative technical firms in Nigeria upon graduation. As Nigeria is at the dawn of what I'd call a "technological revolution ",where engineers with a degree in my field are highly sought for by top companies like: Andela, Flutterwave, Jumia, Globacom, MasterCard,etc,a degree in this course will be a one-way ticket to actualize one of my career plans in Nigeria. A degree in this course will also help me partake in this technological revolution coming from my very country, a revolution that will sky-rocket the economy of Nigeria, and at the same time have them ranked amongst the best technically advanced countries in the world.
Vo: Tell me about the course and the program?
Me: Computer engineering is a branch of engineering that integrated several fields of computer science and electronics engineering required to develop various computer software and hardware. This branch of engineering does not only focus on how computer systems work themselves but on how they integrate to larger pictures
About the course, am expected to take prerequisite courses before getting admitted to the major,graduate with a minimum GPA of 2.5,and 106 credits
Vo: Can you list some of the courses you'd be taking in your program?
Me: I'd have to take courses in General engineering,Physics,Maths and statistics, Calculus, Embedded systems, Engineering orientation
Vo: Do you know some of the professors you'd be working with?
Me: Yes, I already know and communicate with Prof. Ling Hou our head of department and Prof. Michael P. Glazos, the assistant professor
Vo: What will you do upon graduation?
Me: I'll come back to Nigeria after my undergraduate degree to have my compulsory nysc, then afterwards, hopefully secure a job in one of the top ranked ICT firms in Nigeria or go for a lecturing job in one of the Nigerian universities. In the long run.... I intend to own my own ICT firm.
Vo: Did you sit for any standardized test?
Me: Yes, I took SAT and had a score of 1030
Vo: That doesn't look like a very good score, how did you manage to get this scholarship?
Me: Yes, it's not that high but it still kept me in a position to qualify for the in-state tuition scholarship, plus I have a very good high school GPA of 3.46/4.
Vo: Do you think you qualify for this visa?
Me: Well, I believe I do: I have an admission from a good college, I havea good academic record, I have a genuine intent for traveling to the u.s,plus I have sufficient sponsorship,so in all ramification, I think I qualify for it
Vo: Who's your sponsor and what does he do?
Me: My maternal uncle. He's a lawyer by profession but has a lot of businesses he manages.He has a school here in Abuja, he is also into estate business, and has a couple of lodges here in Abuja too
Vo: Why would your uncle sponsor you and not your parents?
Me: since high school he has been the one sponsoring my education without stress, and is still willing to continue. It has never been an issue for him, he feels entitled to the responsibility.
Vo: Does he not have his own kids to take care of?
Me: His kids are all graduates and now independent.

You as a visa officer, decide my fate.

9jalatestnews:
Please I need advice Can I present a Bank Statement different from the one I submitted to School for admission to US Embassy

hmmmm, it's a cause for concern, they'd ask you why you changed, unless you have a very solid reason to persuade them which I don't think is easy...... Did the name of sponsor appear on your I20?

Yhukay00:
Please the SOA balance on my i20 is different from the SOA balance I'd be going to my interview with, is this an issue? The both are legit.

yes, it's a cause for concern, they'd ask you why you changed, unless you have a very solid reason to persuade them which I don't think is easy...... Did the name of sponsor appear on your I20?

sharwama:
Whenever you are ready.

Okay, can I have your contact please

Beblessedbaba:
You pick an available date currently then there after wait and search for few days to see if you can reschedule with available dates open up. In the absence of that get all your documents together, including proof of when your i20 arrived if that caused the delay otherwise proceed to apply with all your documents explaining why you deserve the privilege. Cheers

thanks bro