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towbaynah:
There are bad reviews and there are bad reviews. With this review you've just posted of Delta airline, I'll still go with them. Yes, it sure looks like they fell short, in a way, in the area of customer service but you need to factor in a number of circumstances when you choose to fly with an airline. There's no glaringly obvious terrible event or person in this review. But then, there's no established metric for quantifying what exactly is 'terribly bad' in terms of customer service among airliners. My judgment may be subjective.

That said, I posted that review of Royal Air Maroc because I found it very disturbing and didn't want any NLer to experience such. If I find a similar review of Delta, I most definitely will let this e-family in on it.

DeeTus:
LOL, seems like you are well-prepared. Well, there are more but you make do with these for now.

towbaynah:
For those who want to follow Royal Air Maroc.



Oh my.

Temitope746:
Good day people of NL, I want to reschedule another appointment in Lagos but only 10. July is available and I was denied 3. What do you think people, I must resume school by Aug 15 latest

segunojo866:
interview is about God. If it's your time to travel location of interview those not matter. But Abuja is a difficult nut to crack. This is because there have enough time to ask you all the questions in the world and denied a person because of one small mistake but Lagos consulate don't have time to verify document or ask a lot of questions because of too much population. It's an embassy of opportunity and any body can get a visa if you are prepared. Lagos embassy is mainly how good your response is but Abuja you may answer all questions perfectly but the consular is not convinced. Another thing,there re three consular that normally interviewed in Abuja and all three are not so easy to get through. Lagos on the other hand have up to five and only one skinny old looking lady that everyone is complaining about.

segunojo866:
lolz. Is US heaven. Europe is still a good destination

segunojo866:
your response are good but u were just unlucky

dannyfrank:
Visa delayed today..Abuja embassy today dem swear for there head..
Evrybody for 7:30 am the ones i saw only 2 were granted visa.forgt say i dy go with community college,today no just work..see old men dy cry..
plz am abt firing bk. my pipo tell me where i got it wrong.
Vo:Good morning
Me:Ansd bk
Vo:Why this School:
Me:bcuz of its affordability, i got admitted at University of houston but bcuz of the tuition was Four times higher than my school,i decided to spend my 1st 2 years in HCC after which i"ll transfer to U-H for completion..
Vo:Who is your sponsor.
Vo:What does he do?
Me:He has an İCT company Vo cuts in.
Vo:what's the full meaning of İ.C.T.
Me:İnformation communication technology.
Vo:Have you traveld out before?
Me:No
Vo: sorry bla bla bla

plz oga pipo tel me where i got it wrong.
mehn Abuja today was hell..blue paper..especially that man at window 7....

segunojo866:
It's obvious that the testimony from Abuja embassy is very low but people still thinks it's more easier. My friend went there but he was going for business. Can u believe that man in window 7 denied him with the fact that he has traveled to France,italy and beguim. The Vo check his passport with visa stamps but still denied him.

LagosismyHome:
Transcript still loading almost 2 months ...ok na.

ark4sunshine:
I confirmed here at a branch in Ibadan...
@scoreall Also stated he confirmed from the UBA HQ in Marina 2 weeks ago that return ticket z not needed.
Like he said, Maybe u didn't explain yourself well to the staff.

ark4sunshine:
Not all banks. UBA and access bank gives PTA to students with a one way ticket.

Temitope746:
[color=#006600][/color] VO: Good morning, pass me your passport and I-20

Me: Morning ma, (as I pass my passport and I-20)

VO: what do you do?

Me: I am a student

VO: Have you travelled out of the country before

Me: Yes, I have been to Italy, Bulgaria, Cameroun and Benin Republic. I was in ICTP, Trieste Italy for a workshop and I was in Bulgaria for the international mathematics competition for University students and summer school in Cameroun and Benin republic.

VO: do you speak French.(after accessing proof of travel to Cameroun and Benin)

Me : I speak a little.

VO: what aspect of mathematics are you going to study.

Me: pure mathematics, majoring in Analysis and PDE.

VO: tell me what is the usefulness of the area.

Me: a lot of physical world problem rely on mathematical knowledge and Analysis and Partial Differential Equation is a great tool for solving complex problem that are modeled into mathematical equations, and after a solution is obtained, mathematician translate the solutions to that which is understandable by non-mathematician.

VO: am sorry I cannot approved your Visa at this moment. Handed me my passport (after looking at the page "Cancel without Prejudice" for Italian Visa before they approved on the next page) and my I20 with the document I attached in this mail.

Tekecoms1:
1. University of Dayton - GRE is optional for all engineering programs
http://gradadmission.udayton.edu/app...adm_scores.asp

2. Stevens Institute of Technology
http://www.stevens.edu/gradadmission...ams/index.html

3. New Mexico state University for Masters in Computer Science
http://www.gradschool.nmsu.edu/GraduateDegrees.html

4. University of Nebraska-Lincoln
http://engineering.unl.edu/academicu...uate-FAQ.shtml

5. University of Pittsburg - GRE score not required for Materials Science and Engineering
http://www.engr.pitt.edu/admissions/graduate/gre.html

6. University of Northern Virginia in Manassas, VA
http://www.unva.edu/admin_req2.htm

7. Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana
http://www.cs.purdue.edu/academic_pr...rements.sxhtml

8. MIT-massachusetts institute of technology - Electrical Engineering and computer science do not require GRE scores
http://www.eecs.mit.edu/grad/faqs.html#1

9. California State University Sacramento - don't require GRE for Civil Engineering
http://www.csus.edu/gradstudies/Faqa.htm#GRE_GMAT_MAT

10. University of Bridgeport, Connecticut - Master's of Science in Computer Science (M.S.), Computer Engineering (M.S.), Electrical Engineering (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering (M.S.), and Technology Management (M.S.) - GRE is recommended but not required
http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/3664.asp

11. Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma - OCU does not require the GRE or GMAT examinations for entrance into the graduate programs, except for the MBA and MSA programs, which require the GMAT
http://www.okcu.edu/admissions/iso/questions.aspx

12. Farleigh Dickinson University(NJ)

13. Monmouth University(NJ)

14. Montclair State University(NJ)

15. The Richard Stockton College of NJ(NJ)

16. Rowan University(NJ)

17. Wichita State University

18. Kansas State University

19. Virginia State University

20. Florida International University for MS,PhD in Computer Science

21. Villanova University for MS in EE

22. University of Idaho for MS in Environmental science and Computer Engineering

23. West Texas A&M University

24. University of Florida for Arts Education

25. George Mason Univ (for Masters in Health Information Systems)

26. Revier University

ProfOjah1234:
I really wanna appreciate God almighty for everything. I have been on this journey since part6 (2014) but my visa was denied three times, so I had to take up other alternatives here by working at my place of work till God will say YES,. I also applied to Canada last year (Brandon University, Masters in Environmental & Life science) but visa was denied after 9weeks for Travel history & insufficient funds. All I believe is God's time will always be the best.. (Story for another day before Oga justwise go vex)

Fastfoward(Today). As I wake up around 3am, I think say na 7am.. Naso I rush do some normal routine serenre, dey rehearse how i fit take compose normally infront of the VO without fucking up. @Fredoricko called me some minutes later to congratulate me in advance, lol. Didn't leave my house until 5am, mhen, the rain wey fall today na ontop my head o. As I manage reach obalende, naso the rain con heavy, Mogbe,. I just pull off, carry my documents under my singlet, buttoned my shirt up to my neck, make rain no drop onto any of those stuff..

I got to the embassy around 6:10am.. I quickly joined the queue for 6:30appointment, Naso person shouted my name from the queue. *Ojah, wetin you con do for embassy*. (In my mind, I con meet my grandpapa). He is a friend from Unilag, going for MSc in Chemistry at MTSU with assistanship. Naso we con dey follow eachother like instagram on every stage from outside till the biometric stage.
Unfortunately, he was denied, as I stood behind him, as directed by the CGI guy, to be interviewed by the same VO (woman in her early 30s) in window 5..
The guy sef bleep up. VO was asking him "Why the school" and the guy dey tell VO say the school get nice building bla bla.. As she give am 214b, my mind cut.. Naso I carry myself go meet her..

Me: Goodmorning Ma'am

VO: (Didn't answer), Pass me your documents.
I obliged, Naso she dey type for some seconds..

VO: why are you going to USA

ME: I am going to USA to pursue my Masters in Geosciences with concentration in Palynology & Paleoenvironmental studies at GSU

VO: why Georgia state University

ME: I choose GSU because they offers concentration in Palynology.......(she cuts in)

VO: (Re-adjusts mic).Calm down, I don't really know about sciences, just explain your research interest to me so that I can understand..

ME: Like I said earlier (Now talking slowly and she was looking at me) I'd be going for MSc Geosciences, with concentration in Palynology, & Paleoenvironmental studies,. During this time, I'd be working directly with Dr ****** , we would be working on the Application of Plant pollen, its fossils and other palynological evidences in reconstruction of Past environment of the Quatenary(Pleistocene & Holocene Era).

VO: what course did you study in your undergraduate?

ME: Botany, I majored in Environmental Botany & Palynology

VO: (Nods*, and looking through my i20), You were given tuition waiver?

ME: Yes ma'am, Full tuition waiver with stipends.

VO: (Typing and looking at her screen). You applied to University of Baltimore before?

ME: (Mheen, my mind first cut, as Ubalt stuff was 3years ago and I was denied 3times in 2014).. Yes ma, I applied to study Forensic science but my visa was denied due to my inability to show home ties.

VO: Tell me about this course.

ME: I'd be required to complete 36credit hours in 28months. 15credit hours of core courses, 9credit hours of Electives, 3credit hours of seminar and 9credit hours of research thesis. (VO cuts in again, and fear come over catch me)

VO: what courses will you be taking?

ME: Physical & historical geology, Advanced Aqueous Geochemistry, Advanced Geoinformatics, Environmental Geology, Environmental conservation, Fossil plant & Paleoenvironment, Geobiology, Hydrology, Climate & weather.......

VO: (types like 2mins, Naso she put hand for where her blue papers dey.. My mind Don cut!.. She just carry one white paper from the upper box and drop my passport with her). You will get your visa in 3days at this location bla bla bla.. Naso I collect my i20, sevis printout and the white paper

ME: Thank you ma'am.

Special thanks to my bosses here.. @Slimmy2005, this guy perused my ds160 over and over again, he also paid the app fee of TAMUK without collecting a dime from me.. Thanks boss.., @Bobority, thank you bimbo, always helping me anytime anyday, God bless you dear,. @Mystiqme, Oga mi, thank you boss (This guy paid for my i20 to be sent through eshipglobal), i owe you big. @Walspring, thanks for the sevis payment, your head is valid,. @Baodium,@Djmakson, @bayocanny @Happney65, @Fredoricko, @Ponpon, @hublot, @mimi17 @Libber my baby, @amofum.. And @Arcayo, my egbon from Canada thread, I appreciate you bosses!!!.. God bless!!

~ Ojah

Old Monikers (profojah, profojah2)

monimoni101:
Please I need help... Does anyone know schools that DO NOT require GRE / GMAT / TOEFL for Masters program in the US?

234ng44uk:
When people talk about "grace" one should begin to believe them. I just read this guy's stellar profile (9/10 GPA and perfect GRE quantitative score) yet no admit much less funding. Na wah!
"I didn't get any admits from the States for Fall 17.
My profile:
GRE 170Q 151V 3.5AWA
IELTS 8/9
CGPA 9.03/10 (Till 6th sem)
1 6months Industrial Training in Forbes Marshall Pvt Ltd in Quality control department
1 6months International Research Internship at NTU, Singapore
1 Paper presented in ICMAX international conference

I applied for
Virginia Tech Industrial Engineering
Purdue Univ Industrial Engineering
UOIUC Mechanical Engineering
UMich Mechanical Engineering

I got all rejects. I am not sure whether all of them are ambitious

Also I applied a day or two before all their deadlines

Can someone please tell me what could have been the problem and How I can improve upon it. I am guessing it's my SOP"
(Copied from MS in US)

LagosismyHome:
World people.....

234ng44uk:
Can someone please recommend graduate schools still accepting application for Fall 2017 and with at least 50% chance of funding.
UG GPA: 4.0
MSc GPA: 3.4
GRE: 153/157/4.0 (V/Q/AW)
Intended Programme: PhD Mechanical/Materials Engineering.
I've checked MUST stats on gradcafe for my programme, no one claimed to have ever received funding. Your kind suggestions please.

234ng44uk:
Misleading? You are the one misleading here. The bolded for one is a lie from the pit of hell. Stop the reference to fictitious people. From part 1 to part 11 of this thread, thousands of posts, no one ever claimed to receive full funding with that score. Please don't stand in the way of others success. She clearly has the ability to do better, encourage her to do so otherwise she will be here this time next year lamenting on securing admissions without funding.

234ng44uk:
A typical Nigerian, resulting to name calling to drive home his point. After reading that bolded nothing else you wrote matters so didn't bother reading. Think, talk. There's a purpose why think comes before talk.

biikeys:
I think you guys are missing a point here. The motivation to go to top schools shouldn't be just to be able to find a job after graduation. Of course, in some cases, it gives you an edge during job applications...conversely, you can get in top companies in America even if you graduate from an average school provided you do your homework well.
But the bigger point here is the people you get to work with...That experience will not just get you a job, it will expand your thinking in a way a lot of average schools might not be able to..you do things you never thought you could do. It's a bigger picture view. That's why a lot of Ivy grads start their own small/big companies once they graduate or after working only a few years. Even if you don't start up something, you have your school/professional networks you can easily follow up with incase you want to work on an idea and need help. Of course, there are exceptions..but that should be the driving force.
Getting a job on its own should not be the peak of anyone's career, rather making a difference with what you know!

Ladon7:
Good mng, pls I want to pursue my phd in industrial chemisty in USA, pls is it a must I write GRE to get admitted
NB; I will like to have it on scholarship

femi321:
Lmaoo..Big lie. Well lets just say I did some digging and I found out some info. Some of us should be calling you uncle while some should be calling you daddy. The name of your school starts with R, the 7th letter in your company's name is O and your position starts with T. Tell me I am wrong. One thing I am good at is Research. Most times I am never wrong.

justwise:
There have been many success visa interview stories here before this strange idea of private mock interview thing started, so you can not attribute recent success to mock interview.

This thread is 8yrs old with huge success stories and this mock interview thing started just last year or so.

1.What it is about visa interview that can only be discussed in private and not here?

2. What is that tremendous thing that can only be gained in private interview that is not possible here? Can you name any?


This thread is the fastest growing thread in this section and that is because people make their contributions here and not in private.

TWoods:
What's the national ranking though? I'm not trying to scare you but simply telling you what i've experienced. I am currently coordinating hiring for this year in my department and i will not mince words, the school you attended and the quality of the program, was one of the main criteria we used to decide whether to advance a candidate or not. Think for a second, you apply for a job, you're from Lincoln and the next guy went to Penn State... you bet the Penn State guy is getting a more favorable view than you anyday.

I will not tell you that Lincoln is a bad school, but think very carefully. You want a job in a top company here... choose wisely.

Jonmayer:
By the way,
BEng 2015 3.22/5
GRE V160 Q157 AW3.0
TOEFL 101.

martclems:
These two rejections have been at the US embassy in Lagos. Will you advice I try the embassy in Abuja this third time or still go to the one in Lagos.

Okobana:
hello evryone;i nid info about diploma programmes in usa.the requirements and d possibl cost .tanks