₦airaland Forum

amanze15:
no, use ur ISS advisor name and address as it was written on ur I-20

Just bumped into this. While filling mine, I used the name of the professor I plan on working with. He is a ranking faculty member in the school.
Do you think that would count against me?

Got the invite for the Assessment Center today. Any other person from manufacturing who got an invite? Make una shake body now.

marqueetim:
Endorse this view 100% especially the typos and a question of bus to office with 8km. Dunno if its point 8 or just 8. Anyway i solved it couldn't see the answer there.

Maannnnn, that question just made me weak. I started throwing dice in my head to pick an answer.

First Dragnet test. Wasn't impressed in the least. Whoever typed out the questions must have done so blindfolded. How curious that questions meant to test an applicant's knowledge of English syntax, diction and grammar were riddled by typos.
Ernst & Young should collect change from Dragnet.

ForteNL:
Oh...Gotchya. But the bond issue was discussed with us before we toook the test/interview though

Really? Prior to the offer mail, I was in the dark about it. But I think it's only logical, seeing as they are about to invest some good money in the trainees.
What's the monthly take-home pay? Any idea?

blueheffner:
Monday 22nd, it was originally slated for 25th but I rescheduled and from the looks of things the AC is mixed for both Finance and Manufacturing trainees and it will hold from Monday 22nd - 25th . This is what I figured from the information gathered. Might be wrong though. We shall all make it by Gods grace .

Boss man, how did it go today?

ForteNL:
What happened to the bond?

Ties you to the company for the next 3 years. I'm not exactly thrilled with that.

That bond makes the offer so unattractive . Anybody got any idea what a trainee's take home pay is?

tolaly:
Hi guys, please I need help locating the test venue, ETC test Centre, JKK Building, No 228, Ikorodu Road, Ilupeju, from Berger. My test is by 11:30am on Wednesday. Thanks

Which part of Lagos are you setting out from?

Maczeelly:
I got an invitation for pst from mckinsey......who is with me on this

I got an email informing me that the date for the PST would be communicated to me later on. The email had practice questions attached.
What's your situation?

blueheffner:
Just got an invite for the AC. Anyone else?

By phone or by mail? Also, what does your HR status date say? Thanks. And congrats.

dicapino:
Hello OP where you given full funding at Tennessee tech.

Not been given as at yet. Did you apply to same school?

onuawuchi:
Applied Natural Resource Economics

I went through your posts and noticed you carefully did not disclose the school or the program you'll be attending. I hope my openness changes that orientation .

Nice day

Oh. Well, come to think of it, I haven't had the need to. But it's no biggie, really. I'd be attending Tennessee Tech, since Michigan Tech aren't forthcoming with their funding. Program is Electrical & Computer Engineering

And, oh, congratulations on your award.

onuawuchi:
The assistants are rolling in but they're kinda late. Michigan Tech just offered me a GA to cover half my tuition with salary ( stipend). Now I already have my visa with MTSU with little amount for scholarship. I'll like to know if it's possible to transfer to M. Tech without doing any semester at Middle Tennessee State

Hi. Just an inquiry, and not an answer to your question: what department did you apply to? I have an admit from Michigan Tech, but it is unfunded.

bbdd:
Wait for the new i20 then. But know you'll be on a very short leash for sevis fee payment, visa appointment etc.

I suggest you pre arrange those so you don't waste time.

Yes, most likely. From the advice I've picked up here and off here, I'll schedule the interview for the last week in July. By God's grace, I'd have paid off the requisite fees by then.

I appreciate your response.

jamesflaw:
Arrived at the embassy soaked from rain and was very angry because my dad couldn't wait for the taxi driver who we had called thinking i would miss my interview. finally got to the embassy at 5:30am and had to wait till around 7 till they started. when i got into the embassy, at the entrance of the main building(not compound), a lady was told to go back outside because she was with a sealed envelope and the security personnel was saying it may be a letter bomb . finally got in and queued of thE line. dUE to the fact the i was wet and the A.C's were on, i began shivering and i taught the vo might think i'm shaking and scared. i began listening to people's interviews . the Asian guy asked one woman( probably in her 40's going for a student visa) why did you choose this school and not any other school in the united states o boy me sef i confuse i tried thinking of what to say but i knew that no matter what i say about a school, there are other schools which also offer or have that also. As my turn was approaching and it became evident that i may be interviewed by him, i shifted to the side of the line so that if he calls, i could tell the lady behind me to go that i want to arrange my documents . Gbam counter 4 a black woman. i said thank God

ME - Good day ma'am
VO - Good morning

VO- pass me ur documents.
i passed them

VO - so we'll go ahead and verify ur fingerprints
ME - i pt my right hand first

VO - left hand first please
ME - in my mind i was like chai so i don already begin cast.

VO - so MR Bleep tell me how u came about/chose this school
ME - Well when i went to th S back in 2013 i visited quite a number of universities and WPUNJ was one of them and then when i came back to nigeria, and it was time for me to apply, i began researching sing sites like usnews.com collegeboard.com and google.com and i streamlined and narrowed my search by looking for schools which are know for their credible nursing program and during he research, i found out that WPUNJ's nrsing program is ranked among the top 20 in the north eastern part of the US

VO - ranked by who
ME - Ehow( i don dey fear say she wan google the thing)

VO - sorry they are ranked what
ME - among the top 20 nursing programs in the North-eastern part of the US

Vo - ok

VO - so why this course ( nursing)
ME - well i believe that the standard of healthcare in nigeria can use a little upgrage....(cuts in)

VO - so why don't you go for medicine , why nursing?
ME - ( i was looking at the woman like wetin this woman dey talk doesn't she know i have to do a course first ) Well i have to do a four year couse before i wold be able to get into med school

VO - ok

VO - so did you take any tests?
ME - yes SAt and TOEFL

VO - what were your scores
ME 1620 and 96

Vo - who will be sponsoring you
ME- my dad

VO - what does he do
me- he is an account and works with chevron

Vo - how many years has he worked there
me- told her

vo- so do you ave any relative in new jersey
me - yes myy sister

VO- asked some personal questions
me - told her

VO - typing typing.....

VO - brings out white paper and tells me i'll receive sms when the visa is ready
me - tank you ma'am

no document asked for and i was scared because the bulk of money was in a fixed account which i was told here dat it is not accepted. the woman was jst looking at me like i shold just recite what i've learnt and get ot that i'm wasting her time.
o boi instagram go know me this fall ( please i'm not jjc. it's not my first time) follow on IG @jamesflaw

You're a proper clown! Congratulations are in order, I suppose.

ddbluv:
Patient dog eat the fattest bone. It depends on Your eagerness & school resumption Date. Bare in mind assistantship is no visa guarantee but u most likely have a 90% chance, a friend of mine got denied this January with full tuition waiver & assistantship

(I've heard from some quarters that your odds of getting a visa is better when an assistantship is listed as your funding source as opposed to family funds.)

Please help out. Thanks.

Wow. That's quite surprising, to be honest. Thanks for the heads up, anyways. Any idea why he was turned down? Maybe, I could learn a thing or two.
Once again, thanks.

slimmy05:
Go ahead with your interview. I don't see you having issues with your visa as you sound smart. Book your interview for 3rd week of July, if they eventually award you the assistantship your professor can send you a scanned type written document to that effect you can take to the embassy. I did same and didn't have any problem, it worked better for me knowing I was going to work with a professor who is also my Graduaye Cordinator.

Thanks for coming through, man. Was going to cc you in my earlier post, but wasn't sure of your handle. Would start the process. Bless you.

buzibiza:
remember u will receive the new i20 by the 3rd or 4th week in July and that might be late if anything goes wrong on ur interview as per reapplying for another interview. Am not being pessimistic sha, jst for u to see all possible scenarios

I appreciate your response, man. So you advise that I should carry on with booking a visa interview using the I20 that has "Family Funds" as my means?

bbdd:
What are your chances of actually getting the assistantship.
If you've not been assured then don't waste your time.

The department gets their yearly budget first week in July and makes assistantship decisions in the following week.
My professor of interest is the chair of graduate admissions and is interested in having me work with him. He gave me the assurance that I will secure it. Like I mentioned earlier, the decision would be made in the second week of July.
Are you advising that I wait till then, so I can order a fresh Form I20, before booking a visa interview?

bbdd:
What are your chances of actually getting the assistantship.
If you've not been assured then don't waste your time.

The department gets their yearly budget first week in July and makes assistantship decisions in the following week.
My professor of interest is the chair of graduate admissions and is interested in having me work with him. He gave me the assurance that I secure it. Like I mentioned earlier, the decision would be made in the second week of July.
Are you advising that I wait till then, so I can order a fresh Form I20, before booking a visa interview?

Hello house,

You guys on this thread are unsung heroes of foreign admissions. This thread is the Nigeria the media won't show you.

I need your counsel. I have an admission into a postgraduate program in a US school for Fall. I just got my Form I-20. The source of funding stated therein is "Family Funds." Now, I've been recommended for a teaching assistantship by a professor (I've been in touch with) in the school & learned decisions would be made in the 2nd week of July. It's somewhat assured.

Do I go on ahead and schedule a visa interview using the expected Form I-20 with "Family Funds" as means, or do I wait to be awarded the assistantship, then order a new Form I-20 that would reflect the teaching assistantship? (I've heard from some quarters that your odds of getting a visa is better when an assistantship is listed as your funding source as opposed to family funds.)

Please help out. Thanks.

dannyabba:
You should have received a mail with the new login details. To confirm this, go to the scholarship and check if it says "You have successfully (or already) applied for this scholarship". If you see this, then go to your "Overview" page to download the profile form.

If, on the other hand, you see "Apply Now" on the scholarship page, then be patient until Scholastica contacts you with the new login details. After this, you'll have access to your profile form as above.

Bless you. Done it.

Hi buddies. How do I print out my profile for my referees to sign? Been clicking around the site all day. Thanks.

Yo guys, a quick inquiry: how long does it take a school to send the form I20. And is it done by postal mail or email? Thanks.

The butterflies flitting around in my stomach have turned to bats. Airtel, I thought you said "few minutes."

Lennylinconlee:
got mine now 8:45am

For the test? Or was it a mail telling you to expect another mail?

wavesofglory1:
Hi Gents,
I was called today to come for an interview by Tuesday at their Lagos office, though I an yet to receive an email to that effect as promised. Anybody in same situation?
please note that it's not a phone interview.
I applied for management trainee.

Have you had your phone interview? If yes, when?

The number of people "viewing this topic" is very interesting. This is just to say hi to y'all viewing and wishing you break a leg.

Got a mail saying I'll soon get another mail containing the link to the test. Thanks, Airtel, I need just that kind of suspense in my life right now.

LordTrezy:
Do you have any study material??

Back up the thread, two posts from mine, and check out that link posted by Caulker.