CONGRATSSSSSSS MY GUY!!!
As the VO heard “duke”, the other questions were just for “them say them say”

Chidinho10:
Visa Approved today at Walter Carrington

Thanks to all those who have contributed on this thread. You all deserve some accolades.

No need talking about how I slept or woke up, or how I got to Walter Carrington. I'll just go straight to the point.

Interviewed at Window 1 by an American lady


Me: Good morning

VO: Good morning

VO: What are you going to do in the US?

Me: I'm going to Duke University for my Master of Quantitative Management with concentration in Business Analytics

VO: Duke University is extremely difficult to get into. How did you do it?

Me: First of all, it was recommended by my industry mentor. Then, I took GRE twice and then the TOEFL. Then I applied and was interviewed before admitted.

VO: When did you get your undergraduate?

Me: 2016

VO: What have you been doing since then?

Me: During my mandatory National Youth Service, I worked as a Business Developer for a management consulting firm. Prior to that, I worked in multiple roles as a freelance business consultant.

VO: Have you traveled outside the country before?

Me: In 2016, I was an International Volunteer at a Community Development Project in Ghana (we chorused Ghana together)

VO: Who will be paying?

Me: I got a merit based scholarship, a loan and family support

VO: Married

Me: No

VO: Have kids?

Me: (I laughed) No

VO: Okay, I will be approving your visa. I couldn't remember the renaming things she said

Me: Thanks and have a nice day (after she completed her statement)


I appreciate the love, the bashing and the blackmail. Life itself is full of ups and downs.See you all at the top!!

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Thank you very much for this. We need more people like you on this thread and not people that go all out to defend mediocrity.

#FightMediocrity

Sorelee:


At times when people make statement about other people's input has absolute nonsense I just shake my head in disgust . Such an abysmal way to prove a point...

Anyway let me give further input on what I meant by the school not being ranked..... According to US News ranking, Golden Gate Law School is one of the unranked schools in the US infact Of the 200 ABA approved law schools in the United States, US news ranks the first 150, the GGU is in the bottom quarter of all law schools in USA by ranking.. Definitely the VO is aware of this, forget about the SEVP certified talk, maybe 3 or 4 years ago unranked schools had less effect on visa approval, but now it sure does. These days we get to see just 1 out of 10 persons get visa approval applying to an unranked school. We read transcript here where VO denies Visas because the school they applied to is not a good school. Does this mean that schools aren't SEVP certified? (they can't issue i20 if they are not) But it simply because they are mostly unranked schools, to then say you are willing to spend thousands of dollars to attend such schools when they are better tier 1, 2,3 schools.
You talked about the scholarship but still the VO was not impressed u said she just starred, but did you know that the school offers scholarships to practically every top applicants who got admitted to the school but reduces or eliminates 60% of them, meaning that you need to have a fairly high GPA or class rank to keep them.

Google is your friend I bet you never knew that just recently American Bar Association informed Golden Gate University School of Law that it was “significantly out of compliance” with certain performance thresholds needed to maintain its accreditation ? Even with all of these being said, you might still get your visa with this same school, but what if the school loses its Accreditation? What then happens to the time and money spent ?




Not everyone's profile can fit into Harvard or Stanford but they are better options .

Be careful what you wish for...

You sound so shallow minded...

Dollypiizu:
Her ignorant self doesn't even know its Kingsville and not "Kingston". The so called ranked schools you have been ranting about, I wont be surprised if you don't even know the Cities, towns or States they are located. I kept asking myself after going through your posts, If UI is way better than the schools here , why then are you following this trend here on Nairaland? I believe you haven't left the borders of Nigeria before, but because you believe you have internet data you do not know how to utilize, you can come online to type some BS. Ask questions if you don't know rather being over there in Nigeria and give assumptions to what you know nothing about. When you graduate from Havard and start working in Microsoft or Apple, then you can come back on this trend and quote me, and lets see if i wont be your regional manager by then. But if that is not the case with you, we are definitely not on the same level. Get your information right about something, ask question and LEARN. Do not talk before thinking

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Why not use other more reputable ranking sources like QS world ranking or FT??
To the best of my knowledge, a webometrics ranking is based on the web of the respective university.

Ubah1:


Google is your friend. Also use webometrics.info to check top schools

#100 is my own personal threshold. If you read earlier text, you’d see where I said that no one should do below top #1000 globally.
You’re just speaking out of context. Didn’t you read the full thread of the conversation

Mekurexx:
You have a point about ranking of the school but I disagree with placing mandatory emphasis on top 100/200 quota. How many folks from nairaland and outside have the financial capabilities of paying for a top 100 school? And do you know that some schools that are not even in the top 100 are great. My school is not in the top 200 but the dental program is the second best in the state. PVAMU and other HBCUs that are not in the Top 100-200 are highly respected in the US. I would rather suggest for folks applying to schools, they should check the school rating for the program they are applying for. Mayo clinic , Norton Health care, northwestern medicine etc, major health organizations hire alot folks from state universities you wont find on the top 100 list. And lastly, especially for Nursing students, check the rating of your school’s program in the state and the accreditation. In summary, a prospective student should ensure the school is accredited first, secondly, LinkedIn is an excellent source to verify the number of hired graduates from a particular school

I understand the fact that that’s what many people wanna do but ask yourself;

After getting married, what next?

Macaulay10:
Whether low or high ranked school........... most people just want to use the students root to escape this shitlole country, while the degree comes in handy, and if H1b is not forthcoming with the degree obtained in this low ranked schools, they just marry a citizen or find a way to regularise their stay.
Hell is full, Nigeria is an extension site.

Thank you oh.
Personally, I won’t even do outside #100

#FightMediocrity

Yes the course matters too. A lot of people here jump at courses that aren’t even marketable. If someone should talk now, they won’t let the person rest.

It’s so painful because nairaland is very popular. Newbies can come here and just jump at some of the “schools” they see “flying around”

Postfut:
Well articulated. You are kinda nice though. IF you have a GOOD profile, anything below 200 DON'T apply. #FightMediocrity.

Your school matters,
Your course matters too

I am so sorry.

muritalaolaide:



Hello, u stopped replying my mails

Just so we are all on the same page. Check this ranking https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2018/world-ranking#!/page/0/length/25/name/Ibadan/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/stats

University of Ibadan is between 800th - 1000th. But there are tons of schools that have been mentioned on this thread that aren’t even on the list!
In other words, based on the ranking, University of Ibadan is technically better than those schools.


You now wake up one day and want to go and spend money in a school that would technically not add any value to you Why not just stay in Nigeria and do a professional exam? ICAN? ACCA??

You can even learn certain skill set online for FREE. You can learn python on Data Camp or Edx. Infact, many of the programs on Edx were put together by elite organizations like Microsoft, World Bank and Harvard.

That money, you can go on AliExpress and start a business or learning a vocation.

WAKE UP

All that glitters is not gold. It’s not all about just leaving Nigeria for leaving Nigeria sake. It’s about rebranding yourself. It’s about building your profile. It’s about positioning yourself for better opportunities and promotions.

DONT SETTLE FOR LESS.
“Mediocrity will never do, you’re capable of better things”

I wonder oh.

Postfut:

At surface, this sounds bogus but this is the ugly truth. I wonder why some peeps keep attending schools like that.

Like I said earlier, I’d say again; apply to the best school your profile can afford.
A lot of people here have modest profiles. >300 in GRE, 4.0 GPA, yet they’d apply to schools that are not even ranked. I never said everyone should apply to Harvard or Stanford or MIT. I remember saying the minimum threshold should be the top 1000 in the world. Why would you carry your hard earned money and go to a school that has no ranking?

ALL I’M SAYING IS STOP SETTLING FOR MEDIOCRITY. Yes, University of Ibadan is well ranked than some of the schools that have been mentioned here. People are blinded by the fact that it’s USA.

Wake up, not all schools in the USA are worth it. Do your research and aviloid mediocrity.

Cheers

seeker88:

Hey, keep wallowing in your ignorant....
And for your information, there’s no school as “Texas A&M the Kingston one” .....if you can’t do research about schools in the US, then just shut the Bleep up, and refrain from discouraging people here. Not everyone can afford to go to MIT and the likes.
And as someone has rightly pointed out, school ranking doesn’t automatically secure your dream job, you have to work towards getting such job irrespective of your school ranking.
For example, I came across a student from UPenn who’s looking for Summer Internship, meanwhile, many students from TAMUK which you perceived as a dead school got offers from Intels/IBM during the last NSBE convention/career fair in Pittsburgh.....
The bottom line is; u don’t choose school based on how it sounds to you. If MIT, Vanderbilt, etc are the schools that pleases you, you don’t have publicly condemn other schools that you don’t even know about. I repeat, If you are not informed, just keep shut....
If you aren’t ignorant, you would never try to compare any accredited university here in the US with Unilag and your Covenant University....you are only exposing your ignorance further.

Finally, my advice to prospective applicants. Just ensure that your school/program is accredited, get the right skill sets in your desired field, build a very good resume and you will be good for job/internships opportunities here. Those so called lowly ranked school will help you unleash your potential that you might never discover if you keep waiting in Nigeria to get into the top/Ivy League schools.

daprince5898:


Again, I was also seeing it from angle that I have been there twice, and maybe might not be a good one to continue on the track, and scoring the same score.
Please I need convincing and assurance on this take of TOEFL again.

The only assurance you have is if you study.

daprince5898:


Thanks bro, I appreciate.
Can I get materials on TOEFL or site for more practise?

The TOEFL is a very very very easy exam - especially for native English speakers. I am sure you’re done with secondary school, where you studied English as a subject for 6 years. Im also sure you’ve spoken English for over 20 years (assuming you’re above 20 and have been speaking English since birth).

So what is difficult in an exam that just wants to test our ability to use English? - The reason people fail or do below their expectations is: (1) Inadequate preparation (2) Inadequate practice

Based on my experience, I'd make recommendations based the little things I did that worked for me and also based on the things I wish I did that I didn't do.

1. Notefull videos: I watched all the free videos on their website here https://www.notefull.com/content.php?pgID=575 all you need to do is to complete all the video lessons there. It is very very short. you can actually finish it in 4 hours. just take note of all the tips and tricks and templates!!!!!!!!!!

2. After completing all the notefull videos, go straight to practicing. PRACTICE LIKE HELL! The software I used to practice was the Official Guide (Interactive Software) which you can find here http://www.gregmattoeflnigeria.com/resources/TOEFL_PC.exe and the TOEFL sampler which you can find here http://www.gregmattoeflnigeria.com/resources/TOEFL_Sampler.exe

3. Once you're done exhausting all those practice materials, you are good to go - trust me. MAKE SURE YOU PRACTICE SPEAKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND DONT FORGET THE SPEAKING TEMPLATES THAT YOU'D LEARN FROM NOTEFULL!

If you still have more time and you want to practice more, you can use this free TOEFL online course that you can find here https://www.edx.org/course/toeflr-test-preparation-insiders-guide-etsx-toeflx-4 (mind you, this course was put together by ETS - the makers of the TOEFL exam). You can also practice with some of these other Free Test Preparation Resources on the ETS website that you can find here https://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/prepare and you can also use Barron (I have heard good things about it)

daprince5898:
Helo gurus in the house, pls I have these two question:
I wrote TOEFL twice and with a score of 69, but I needed 79 for a pass. Please I was adviced to take IELTS this time, for the experienced ppl here on this, what's your take on that.
TOEFL again or IELTS.?

Take the toefl again. You’ve taken it before so you’re more familiar with the structure of the exam. Nevertheless, I must say, 69 in toefl? Did you read at all? Don’t you speak English?
My dear, get down and dirty with your books and write it again.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHAHAH
What will someone not see on this nairaland? You mean you applied for a course and didn't know it was an online course

Ayobami93:
Good day everyone, I have a question to ask. I just got admitted into an American university in Illinois but the problem is I recently discovered that the course I applied for is an online course. I am so pissed because 2018 Fall resumption is approaching. Will it be written on my i20 that it's an online course and is it advisable for me to tender it at the embassy or should I apply to another university (which i'm already doing) to save me the embarrassment ?? Coz I am scared they might detect it's an online course.

Hello,
Please can you share the link that we can use to join the group?

Shanid:
Whatsaap group available for those preparing for GRE .contact me if interested lets share materials and practice together .

SMH

Damidolly:
Hello gurus in the house
Pls which schools can you recommend for someone based on the following
1. No standardized test required
2. Low application fees
3. 50%-above admission chances

Your responses will be much appreciated

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your answers seem very vague

muritalaolaide:
My proposed transcript......... Please gurus help me analysis it,my interview is near

Y twu: it was recommended to me by my sis in law and I also made my internet search and there curriculum matches my career interest plus am impressed with there student faculty ratio which is 18:1

Y MBA:my dream is to work in a multinational organization that has more to do with my field of study and acquiring a degree in MBA will not only keep me update in knowledge and certificate but also increase my advantage in other to get employed in such organization.

Y not Nigeria: a us degree has an excellent international reputation which will make me a valuable asset and give ma an edge over my colleagues when I get back to Nigeria

Study plan: I will have to complete a 36 credit course and I will be taking courses like .......,.

Married:yes

Kids:yes

Test: yes...TOEFL

Sponsor: hubby

What he does: businessman

Please which countries have you been to?

Martswoll:
Seems like having a travel history, isn’t such a good thing as it causes delay, like I know about seven people I applied before them who have gotten a medical call or final decision they have one or no travel history .

Whereas I applied 1st March when processing time was only 6 weeks , till today no update, or medical request ,bg check and eligibility under processing and review still respectively !!

Why don't you just do the 4-6months that they asked you and save yourself the stress

When they give people OBJ question, they'd say pick one answer but some people would still pick two. nawa oh

Setemiola:
Please I need your advise....i suppose to submit my student visa application form last month ..April.. But I couldn't make it because of one reason... But I wanted to submit it this month.....but what is giving me consign now is my sponsor statement of account... The account statement is April... And I want to submit this month May... Can I used the statement of account like that?

Please I need your reply....thanks

Thank you so much!

ypeace:


Hello. I am not a guru but I think those who have taken those courses can best advice you on it. If you are a complete beginner, I will advice you to start from sololearn (a mobile app). It is good enough for basics. It is also free and easy to get started with (you don't even need to have python on your pc to get started)

Yields are dropping because the economy is getting better.
When you look at a yield, lots of factors determine its movement

1. Inflation risk: as inflation improves, rates get repriced lower
2. Default risk: is the risk that the borrower would default in payment. If this risk is high, rates would be high. In Nigeria's case, our oil revenue is bringing in $$$ and so the default risk that the FGN won't pay back is low, hence, rates have to adjust to this fundamental factor.

like I already said earlier, the CBN is guiding rates lower; fiscal paper is reducing, in other words, the CBN is not borrowing as much as before but demand is still very high, especially given the liquidity in the system. That's giving the CBN a lot of edge-room to cut back on clearing rates.

zinaunreal:
I don't get it, why is tb dropping, value of crude oil rising and yet the naira is still stagnant. Can someone explain this to me? Whats causing all this....?

You’ve answered yourself.
They told you to submit 4 months and you submitted 3 months. Later you will be saying “miracle” “miracle”

They gave you a clear instruction and you didn’t follow. I don’t know what you want us to say :|

uyplus:
I submitted a 3 months bank statement instead of a 4 months bank statement as stated on their site. Although the accounts are well funded, I am hugely worried wether it will be a problem. Also, I have did upfront medicals, and I am very worried because I think it would have been much better if I had waited for the medical request mail. I just hope everything goes fine. I am really nervous about my application!

Abeg go and sleep jor

nikas0005:
Is so unfortunate that a boy who is yet to attend his visa interview nor live in us is arguing blindly about MBA ,ROI after school even some respected guru try to correct him

#Confusion

its better for you to invest in an already existing dollar funds than a new fund.

freeman67:
I am considering this investment one Vintage dollar fund after enough stress to open a dorm... However, afraid is catching me because of the recent Naira and Renminbi currency swap deal between Central Bank of Nigeria and People's Bank of China. I do not what the future holds... No clear picture of how it may affect the NGN/USB exchange rate in the nearest future.

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