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LagosismyHome:
Yes you can book it online, Check Cheapticket.com for flights ........
However i dont know much about how Nigeria card system works or what you can use or not used to make online payment but others have done it so i guess Mastercard or Visa from Nigeria works . Best to book it immediately after booking your naija flight and leave at least 3 hours inbetween flight . Dont book when you get to Newyork because same day payment of flight would be more expensive

Thank you so much, I am highly grateful..
Pls can you send me your number through PM?

Rheenah:
Congrats man... Kentucky? Where in Kentucky.. Anyways I think lag to JFK then a connecting flight to Kentucky will do. What date are you planning to travel

Will want to go by 8th of this month. Pls do u have an idea of a cheap airline...and I want to know if I am to book the connecting flight from here or upon arrival in the US.

LagosismyHome:
Name the city and not the state because the state is very big

The Nashville airport is the largest airport near Murray, Kentucky, but because it is a two-hour drive to Murray, the ESL Program provides shuttle service from the airport to Murray State University. There is a $75 charge for airport pick-up which will be billed along with your tuition and fees usually it is either the weekend or the week before the start date on your I-20.……….. From Google

So you either take to Lagos to New York and then take a local flight to Nashville and used this ESL Program (but let the school know in advance if you plan to use this . You would have to pay extra for your luggage (usually like $25 per bag) as these are not cover under local flight.

Or from Newyork take the bus for 17 hours y 45 minutes or almost double the hours with grey hound . .

Thank you once again....is it possible to book the local flight from here or when I get to new York@

LagosismyHome:
Very nice. ....welldone too and Congrats.
God bless your new journey.

God used you @lagosismyhome...Thank you.

Pls I asked which route is best to kentucky...

Visa approved this morning. Transcript coming soon.....

I want sincerely thank all the gurus in the house especially @lagosismyhome and the others I can't remember for their support and cancel.

Pls I want to ask, which airport is closer to kentucky or which is the best route to kentucky?

Fortissimo:
hi2chuxy from what I can surmise, you actually didn't apply to UPenn. The VO just made a general statement that UPenn is a better school than MSU for your course and that why didn't you apply there. Just like me going for a law degree at Syracuse and the VO asking why not Harvard. Am I correct?

@fortissimo.....you are very correct that was it...but it resulted into argument in the process of me defending the school.

LagosismyHome:
No please , that might be your perspection which might be true however u dont know the voices in the VO head or what he put down if any. ... Best to stick with what was written so that at least you quoting them back and not perspection . Also you dont want to come across as argumentative. Dont draw unnecessary attention

It really wasnt a misconception. He told u of a much better school UPenn which u should have acknowledged (which will show that you have researched and know the best in that field ) that yes it might be higher quality but i applied to xx for yy reasons (obviously reasons not centered around quality in this case but other factors) . Instead you argued insisted how Murray state is better ......when it is really miles below apart

I would recommend just keep it simple by stating the 214b. Most likely u get another Vo and another set of questions .

@LagosismyHome,,@LagosNIV.............You guys are wonderful..every point is noted, thank you so so much......i will definitely work on them......by the Grace of God, i am scaling through this time..THANKS GUYS.

LagosismyHome:
No please , that might be your perspection which might be true however u dont know the voices in the VO head or what he put down if any. ... Best to stick with what was written so that at least you quoting them back and not perspection . Also you dont want to come across as argumentative. Dont draw unnecessary attention

It really wasnt a misconception. He told u of a much better school UPenn which u should have acknowledged (which will show that you have researched and know the best in that field ) that yes it might be higher quality but i applied to xx for yy reasons (obviously reasons not centered around quality in this case but other factors) . Instead you argued insisted how Murray state is better ......when it is really miles below apart

I would recommend just keep it simple by stating the 214b. Most likely u get another Vo and another set of questions .

@Lagosismyhome...Thanks a lot you have been helpful in your responses....... Is there any need to make it known to them that Unipen does not offer my course? if it will aid my chances.

Square65:
Not a critical question, but since you are at most times not told the exact reason for your denial, I usually tell people to just restate/paraphrase what was written on that white paper (section 214b).

@square65...thanks a bunch

What if i tell them the misconception in referring me to the school that does not offer the course i applied to study as a bases for the denial.....I think its the only visible reason for the denial.

What do u think?

Square65:
Here are some tips for future purposes:

1. UPenn is an Ivy League school.
- Known particularly for its college of business.
- Being aware of the top schools in your field shows your level of commitment to pursuing your graduate degree.

2. Interview seemingly broke down into an argument, without you realizing.
- In my ignorance, I would acknowledge and "agree" with the VO about UPenn before proceeding with why I applied to MSU.

3. Overall, I think the VO just "punished" you for not knowing about UPenn because he doubted your genuineness. Just like an engineering student is expected to at least have heard about MIT.

4. I would say give it one more shot. I think you were just unlucky with the line of questioning.

Am grateful, pls what would u advice that i say for the reason i was denied on my DS160 and at the interview.

thanks

Square65:
Here are some tips for future purposes:
1. UPenn is an Ivy League school.
- Known particularly for its college of business.
- Being aware of the top schools in your field shows your level of commitment to pursuing your graduate degree.
2. Interview seemingly broke down into an argument, without you realizing.
- In my ignorance, I would acknowledge and "agree" with the VO about UPenn before proceeding with why I applied to MSU.
3. Overall, I think the VO just "punished" you for not knowing about UPenn because he doubted your genuineness. Just like an engineering student is expected to at least have heard about MIT.
4. I would say give it one more shot. I think you were just unlucky with the line of questioning.

Thank you so much for your advice, it will definitely be noted.

Pls what do you advice if am ask on the reason for denial while filling my d160 and the interview.

hi2chuxy:
I dont know how to appreciate you all for your responses, i was downcast when i got the denial and it was on my birthday.

However, i will reapply to see if i can get a date before end of this month.

Thank you all.

But i still have to point this out, unipen does not offer the course as i stated earlier.

hi2chuxy:
Thanks for your concern, let me give u the transcript
Vo: good morning
me: good morning
vo: your pasport and i20
me: i gave him
vo: organizational communication in MSU,..... unipen has a better coursework in that field, why not unipen?
Me: MSU has one of the best course work in biz and mgt science. And MSU is affiliated to Arthur J.b college of business where our top executives go for certifications.
Vo: i am telling you that unipen has a better coursework in this particular course.
Me: i have testimonies from people i have worked with in recent time who are HR consultants with PHD in this course and from MSU and with my research, MSU stands out.
He typed for a while before the denial..
upon my findings, unipen offers organizational dynamics and not organizational communication.
pls advice moreso, can i reapply to establish my case becos the school resumes Aug 10th. (3 to 4weeks time)

LagosismyHome:
Unipenn as in Uni pennsylvania
That one of the best uni in america and ivy league... how can you choose Msu over unipen.... nobody will buy your excuse .the only excuse u can say for not going to Uni pen is to say yes its a great school and one of the best but i did not get funding so i can not afford it hence i am going to Msu . That d only reason that can fly money. In terms of the other reasons u stated they have it in Uni Penn and more. Its a very top top school . Business executive go to Wharton anyday over MSU
Its like saying you got Havard and going for Murray State. .. then u state those reasons. Hope u understand what i am trying to say ..Uni Pen and Msu are not in the same boat .....
u raised my curiosity did u get into Uni Penn and choose Murray State ...

I dont know how to appreciate you all for your responses, i was downcast when i got the denial and it was on my birthday.

However, i will reapply to see if i can get a date before end of this month.

Thank you all.

LagosismyHome:
Sorry to read this
You have to Provide more details what were the schools or the referred school....it is possible that that vo it is his or her line of study hence that comment. You should have responded back that even though xx is better these are the reasons for choosing y... although those reasons have to be very good ones

Thanks for your concern, let me give u the transcript

Vo: good morning
me: good morning
vo: your pasport and i20
me: i gave him
vo: organizational communication in MSU,..... unipen has a better coursework in that field, why not unipen?
Me: MSU has one of the best course work in biz and mgt science. And MSU is affiliated to Arthur J.b college of business where our top executives go for certifications.
Vo: i am telling you that unipen has a better coursework in this particular course.
Me: i have testimonies from people i have worked with in recent time who are HR consultants with PHD in this course and from MSU and with my research, MSU stands out.

He typed for a while before the denial..

upon my findings, unipen offers organizational dynamics and not organizational communication.

pls advice moreso, can i reapply to establish my case becos the school resumes Aug 10th. (3 to 4weeks time)

Good morning house, visa denied on monday july 11th with no documents asked which i would ve attributed the denial to. The VO was only contesting the schl i applied to study and he was referring me to another school. He said the school has a better course work in my course.

When i did my findings on the school i was referred to, i discovered the school offers ORGANIZATIONAL DYNAMICS and not ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION which i applied to study. I work as HR personnel in my organization and the course i applied to study is well rooted in my field.

My question is this, can i book for another appointment for another interview so as to make my case known becos the school resumes in August 10th?

Pls Gurus kindly advice.

don4ye:
I swear I know nothing about them... Pple here should be able to answer that..

Thanks man, talking to u has given me a head start.

will keep in touch..

don4ye:
Good just be preparing questions like this ahead

Why are you going for your masters now?
What have you been doing after your degree?
What post do you head at your work?
What is your duty?
How much do you earn?
Who is your sponsor..
Bla bla bla more and more and more..

Thanks alot.. am just too grateful..

i just want to ask, though i will do my own findings......wat can u say about MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY AND NORTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY...those are the two schools i have in mind.

don4ye:
Wow good.. Hope you are going for related course? And when last did you finish your degree?

i finished 2005.... i did public administration and and i want to continue in that line...MASTERS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA).

don4ye:
Yea.. Fall 2016 candidate ...

That's great....any way i waiting to be done with my training this week before embarking my annual leave to actually create time to do the necessary digging before applying for my admission.

I want to ask, does my working experience count? i ve been working in the banking sector for 9years and am 34.

don4ye:
Firstly check when the schools admission deadline for Fall 2016, you can even call them to know what good. About the standardized exam, na 50 50. VO may ask and he may not but it is good to write one if he asked to show seriousness.

Thanks @don4ye, i appreciate. Are u in Nig?

don4ye:
When in May are you resuming ? Secondly, which of the two schools can you defend most if VO ask why this school?

Thanks for the response. I want to know if it will be late applying for admission in any of the school i listed. Because of work exigencies (on training presently) i will be on 3 weeks leave after the training.

About the standardized exam, my course does not require it (according to the school requirements) do i need to bother?

pls haos, who knows anything about NORTH EASTHERN UNI and MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY? Which is better considering the VO's preferences. And is it late to apply to the schl in may?

lastly the course i i checked through my course requirements and it does not require any standardized exam. Do i need to bother about that?

worry359:
You can defer study BEFORE joining a school.
If you get there and can not pay they will reject you and notify immigration to cancel your visa.
You must then leave or become illegal.

Thanks for your prompt response..

For more clarity, do you mean one can defer over there or here in Nig.?

A friend of mine once told me that his friend went to the US and reported to the school. He gave them stories about some financial set backs. He said they allowed him to defer and gave him a letter in that regard and he was allowed to work for the first session before going back to school.

pls can that be true?

Good morning haos, pls i have heard of graduate students deferring their admissions on getting to the US for the first session probably for the right reasons (finance) i guess.

Pls is that possible? And if it is, how will the student get his or her visa to complete his studies?