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HERE GOES ThE PRE, THE REAL AND POST INTERVIEW EXPERIENCe.

You av garra relax well well o cos this thing Ggo long o

EPILOGUE: : Na phD the boy take start o, na I'm den deny am all round, morale drop, money waste, WEBSTRADAMUS (got 2knw him thru a frnd) helped me den buh he didn't know me and I ddnt even knw NL yet then

Fastforward 2anoda admission frm France and UI, den I got 2knw NL, peeps hia encouraged me 2drop it&pursue US again. I took dt grt courage and re-applied.

PROLOGUE; na I'm i apply 2 MNSU o, na I'm dem admit me, okk nw, na I'm i cross frm chemistry to IT o, dem cme give me undergrad. I-20 cos of pre-requisites, sm discouraged me, sme encouraged me and told me steps 2take, I appreciate evry1

Fastforward to weeks before interview, I fasted once a week like 4 weeks b4 interview and 7days the week b4 interview, had like 3 personal vigils declaring on ma documents.

On the D-day, I slept over with a family frend @Ajah, woke up 3am, prayd small, had ma bath, prayd again nd left 4.20, got dere 5.23am and met sm light crowd. I join dem o, after biometrics and normal checks, na I'm ma throat dey dry o, i sha gggo ease maself na I'm b4 i return, ma number don show, na I'm I enter the woman counter o sharperly.

Main Interview:
VO: Place yur hand on the thumbprint machine.. Me I no hear the oyinbo well well sef, I sha dey use scope...
Me: Did It
VO: why is your I-20 bearing undergraduate and the program for 1 year?
Me: the school issued this because I hav pre-requisites 2take
VO: any letter from them?
Me; yes, passes it
VO: How did you find out abt this school?
ME; thru usnews.com, and been an educationUSA member, had acceSs 2d latest copy of princeton grad guide book
VO: How old are you?
Me: **, sorry 2*, (tension don dey ma body)
VO: what do you do?
Me: Researcher with **** (nods her fine head)
VO: who is sponsoring you?
Me: My mum, she is ****** (ko wa important)
VO; did you take any test?
Me: Yes, GRE, wanted 2pass it, she says dnt worry...
VO: We will issues you a visa, take your I-20 and bla bla bla bla bla ......m (my ear don block wit excitememt), you mait need anoda visa..... (Rubbish! I no hear again se)
Evritin ws like 2mins nd sm seconds, no docs except skool letter, she ddnt ask why I chnged course or wat I wanted 2cme bak nd do.

APPRECIATION: my sincere appreciation 2ma frnd dt helped wit ds whole idea frm beginning 2end in all aspects even financially, his name is YEMI, and also to ma wonderful family here ImPeriouxx, Ms-NAS&Zeeezhabee (awon iya niyen), won ran e at all, Olumide 098 (this guy transformd ma SOP), Fadinus (very good guy), SliMmyO5, stevecrun, edbid, Idazbawz and Walspring, am soRry o if I ddnt put yur name, biko, excitement ni o

I saw some denials nd felt bad, sincerely, na rubbish sm pikin cme talk dere, they need NL .....

FiNAL NOTE:
* B confident, pray verrryyyyyy well and fast if possible (its all favour o)
*whateva they advise you here, dnt b sturrborn, listen nd do it
*talk loud nd dnt rush....
*maintain eye contact nd smile....
* gesticulate well o( cnt remeba if I did sha)


Am excited, honestly....

This is a huge and unclassified favour . Congratulations bro, see u at the Zenith of your career.

Walspring:


If you go to embassy with incorrect ds160 confirmation code, automatically you will lose your appointment date according to the new warning they sent and it wont be amend there...

You must change your ds160 before your interview date so as not to lose you appointment date and visa fee

But their new policy will be effective from Dec 1, isn't it? They can still condone anyone before that date, I believe. Although, I feel it is better to be on the safe side by doing the needful.

portelli:

Thank you for ur response. But if I follow that procedure, the no 1 problem there, will be that I will loose my appointment date. See, I want a way that I can change my ds160 code without loosing my appointment date. If I take my new ds160 to the embassy at the date of my interview, which is before DEC 1 , can it be amended there?

Logically, their new policy will be effective from December 1, if you go there before December 1, you will definitely be attended to. Also, I'm sure you must have filled the new ds160 before the mail came in. The date will equally reflect on your New ds160, so worry less and pray more. Favour is your birthright.

portelli:


I filled a new ds160 form, I hope I still have the opportunity to use my newly filled ds160 because the deadline is DEC 1 but my interview comes up before DEC 1 2014 . Pls gurus advise me......

I hope u followed the procedures after filling the new ds160? If you haven't, pls do. After filling your new ds160 also ensuring that all the info and answers to questions are accurate, proceed to your appointment page, click on the Provide Feedback, send them a message that you want to change your ds160 code. Attach a scanned copy of your passport and the new ds160 confirmation page. You will be responded to within 48hrs (maximum). Afterwards, follow the rest steps as given by them. You may have to reschedule your appointment so that the new ds160 code will reflect on your appoint confirmation page like I did. Best of luck in your endeavours bro.

Feexo:
House, I need your advice on concerning the plight of a friend who already secured admission with Troy and wants me to help her pay SEVIS fee from here. She said an agent helped her secure the admission using Oluwole statement in her dad's name. I discouraged her from patronizing an agent and to desist from taking an Oluwole statement to the embassy. Her uncle is sponsoring her as her dad is based in the UK.

Does she contact Troy to intimate them of a change in sponsor so they can issue a new i20?

Can she just use the i20 since the space with sponsor's name is blank and she has to fill in the sponsor herself. In other words, she can just fill in her uncle's name in the space provided for sponsor's name and proceed?

Thanks!

As long as Troy did not specifically quote the name of the sponsor on the I-20, the person in question can go ahead with the plans. I had same issue too, however, in my case, the person that provided the first statement to the school travelled when I needed the second statement, I had to sort out for another statement since I could not wait for my uncle to return. On the other hand, my sponsor's name was not spelt out on my I20. I went on with all the plans accordingly. The person should be courageous.

Amerinancy:
Good day guys I wish every visa applicant here a successful interview day. Ana ma atakwa chingom

Madam, please where have u been? I sent u a pm right from the time of John the Baptist but no response. Good to see u here again. I need an assistance from you, pls.

sandfield:
Hello,did any visa applicant received this message from US embassy? Dear Applicant,note that effective from December 2014, applicant thay do not have the CORRECT DS -160 number on their application form will be sent back at the embassy.Such applicants will have to reschedule their appointment at their own expense.Applicant are thereby advised to verify that their DS- 160 form are ACCURATELY filled out BEFORE submitting and scheduling an appointment.Applicants that already schedule their appointment with the wrong DS- 160 number are advised to cancel their existing appointment,fill out a new DS -160 form and rescheduling using the correct DS-160 number Thanks. People what does this mean? because I am confused .

There is no cause for alarm. It's a general notification sent to applicants, so, relax your nerves . Did you filll a new ds160 form ?

Folarge06:
I don't think so,cos they have limited time to do such...and how will they even know.though in my case I actually applied to all the schools I mentioned and I was admitted

Let other gurus state their observations. Pls Folarge06, reapply asap, the visa is urs.

Do VOs confirm the schools one truly was admitted aside the school on one's I-20?
I'm still confused as to why Forlage Visa was delayed

layorachael:
Dear Applicant,

Note that effective December 1, 2014, applicants that do not have the correct  DS-160 number on their application form will be turned back at the Embassy. Such applicants will have to reschedule their appointments at their own expense.

Applicants are thereby advised to  verify that their DS-160 form is ACCURATELY filled out  BEFORE submitting and scheduling an appointment.

Applicants that have already scheduled their appointments with the wrong DS-160 number are advised to cancel their existing appointments, fill out a new DS-160 form and rescheduling using the correct DS-160 number.

Thanks
Help Desk


Good day guys.This is my first time of posting on nairaland.I need clarification on the mail above.It was sent to me from the US Embassy help desk. I ddnt cancel my DS 160.I filled it just once n used it to schedule my appointment right away.Its the same DS 160 number on my DS form that is on my appointment form.Guess am gud to go? Thanks.

It's a general notification sent to applicants. I got the same mail too this afternoon. It's step to curb incessant change of ds160 code. Relax and prepare hard for your D-day.

Walspring:


You are right!



Hmmmmmmmm



This make sense....

But now are you a motivational poster or what? Hope you preparing to fly out this December

This thread needs motivational speakers like him, some despondent blokes and babe get motivated through this medium. We need another Myles in our generation

weomet:
Hi guys, I just gained admission for an engineering msc program in d usa. So the next step for me is to get an I20 from the school. As non of my family members have d 7 million bucks in their bank account I think I have to use the bank statement of a non-relative. What are d odds of me.being successful in getting my I20 and ultimately a student visa using a non relative bank statement? And I want to defer my admission from spring 2015 to fall 2015 mainly due to financial reasons - can I tell the school that that's why am deferring? Thanks guys!

You can use a non - relative bank statement for your i20 as well as process ur visa as long as the statement is good for the purpose and you will be able to defend yourself as to what your sponsor stand to gain for spending such a huge some on you. Nigerian culture promotes the extended family system. However, I would not advise you telling your prospective school that you want to defer your admission for financial reasons, there are thousands of cogent reasons apart from finance.
Finally, be courageous, face the dragon and get the gift.

slimmy05:
Yes! University of Lagos Distance Learning Institute. Hope this helps

Unilag DLI is not admitting for spring 2015, applications are only open for summer and fall 2015.
The concerned person can try YCT for spring admission.

goryorhal:


Ganon university
Dayton
Murray
Ferris university
Regina university

California state university of G&C

Walspring:


Do you mind Law Edu or Law Education There is enough full ride scholarship and lots more

Law edu is such a nice course, however the law part of edu isn't my friend because if I eventually study the course, all Nigerians seeking for waivers won't be privileged to study in US. I'll make sure the law is stiff and consequently will make VO more stern. So, law edu is out of it. A better suggestion, still with a full ride scholarhip, pls. Thanks

Walspring:



You can get that and like how much do you want the tuition fee to be

Also do you want scholarship

Also do you want to stay in hostel or outside school hostel

In addition, please can he get schools that will make him graduate in less time than expected? I'll like to apply to such schools too, oga Walspring, help ur boys oo. I need schools that offer scholarship without standardized tests and that won't request for my academic transcript. I'm going for msc in Mathematical Agriculture.
Thanks in advance.

justwise:


Through email?

Mr Justwise sir, there are some hidden assumptions in ur recommendations. What do i mean? If u recommend that someone should share anything via email, don't you think that will even divert traffic from NL without your knowledge? However, it would have been more appropriate if NL has a special forum that discusses issues on GRE materials and the likes. Well, you know better, but I don't think posting any external link will jeopardise the progress of NL

Dot1:
VISA APPROVAL NOTICE: Details coming soon

Congratulations bro. Go and EXCEL

Dot1:
VISA APPROVAL NOTICE: Details coming soon

Congratulations bro. Go and [color=#006600][/color] EXCEL

slimmy05:
This is the aftermath of GRE verbal

My oga, u are and will always be an inspiration. I have buried verbal and today is the thanksgiving service. Verbal died at the age of 98, I'm not mourning her that much.

nikas0005:
I like the way u respond to question and ur answer gives an insight , av check all ur post here in this forum , thumbs up

I'm sorry sir, I'm a little bit ambivalent with ur post and comments. They simply engender unwarranted suspicion as to whether you have been nominated as the umpire of the thread to decide which response is good or bad. A little propitiation will do, to those whose toes you have stepped on indirectly. Thank you sir. I really don't mean to be combative though

Walspring:


You have good gpa, you can apply for msc and if the school want evaluation you evaluate your transcript then write gre and ielts or toefl but all these require money to evaluate your transcript.

I wish you can forget about the agent and do this yourself because they will complicate things for you and you can do this yourself without agent and no U.S. School education is strict if you have your correct documents.

Try and also ready from part 3 to 6 to learn more and get familiar with how to get things done..

N.B---- If you going for msc, it mean you will have to apply for fall 2015 which is next year because of evaluation stuffs and test stuffs.

How I wish people like Walspring, Slimmy05, Bigfrancis and other good guys exist everywhere in Nigeria, Nigeria would have been the best country in the world. I can't imagine someone making a disparaging comment on Walspring ' s suggestions as well as casting vile aspersions on him and he still finds a good reason to do good. Walspring, thumbs up for u. Keep doing good and the best will locate u.

Please, I need a sample of sponsorship letter from someone who is not bloody related. I've done some search already. I need one that has produced an outstanding result before. I just wanna double check and be sure I've framed the right content. Thanks in anticipation.

. Graviton2, it seems u wanna be in the comedy industry too. Gear up to be the compère at my wedding ceremony which comes up November 31. Please forward your details for proper arrangement. .

Graviton2:


Slimmy! Slimmy!!

please lend me that your iron...my trousers are a bit rumpled and I need to get to someplace soon.

slimmy05:
did you go there for terrorism? We still have Pakistani and afghan still getting visa to US or have they deported the ones over there? What did you go to Sudan to do or you just wanted to disvirgin your passport? Or what do you lot call it? (Won't be surprised when guys start spraying spermatozoa on their passport to disvirgin lol) don't mind this post.

Here is the real deal. What did you go to Sudan for? What was your mission there? Did you go at all? If no, why did you change your mind. In as much as you have valid convincing reasons you don't have issues. Don't go with the look as if you went there to commit crime or they think once you visit Sudan then you're terror.

I just don't know why am like this- I need help

I'm actually laughing my a*s out here. I laff so tey I come disvirgin my passport with saliva and tears.

Walspring:


She is cute with her pretty smile.. I never knew before, God will bless and protect her for you... Amen

You are indirectly toasting my oga ' s daughter. You need to follow due process.

nikas0005:
re u a praise singer ni or. Prayer interceeding warrior ni

The choice is yours to make , bro. Whether Praise singer or intercessor, my message has been propagated through the right channel and receivers understand better, maybe you couldn't decode then you should wait for your turn; life is in phases and men in sizes.

@BigFrancis,@Slimmy05, Walspring, GboyegaD, et al. Your gifts, blessings and favour are all here on earth and eternity awaits you in HEAVEN. Everyone anticipating your visa, grab it by Faith as Technole did.
For Nigerian students in diaspora, I wish you all the best CGPA of your dreams. Scholarships will locate you and employment will be your slave afterwards.
Good night all in Naija and good evening to the prospective Americans

sirRiddy:
Spring or fall? I would like to know how the application process would be like because I am not applying until late 2015. Please keep me posted and wish you luck!

Both Semester. I'll surely keep u posted on the proceedings. Thanks

sirRiddy:
I might put in applications for the school too, a masters program in computer science. What program are you interested in? I would like to reach you. Could you mail me using the address on my signature?Thanks.

Applied statistics

sirRiddy:
Hi innovativeame , are you still planning to apply to ASU? I would like to ask some questions, please.

Yes boss, I am, however,there is a development that has placed me in an ambivalence state.

GboyegaD:


Not true. My Verbal score is way below 150 and I got 75% PhD admits however, my quantitative was 88 percentile and AW was 92 percentile. I think the way you present whatever your scores are in your SoP could also help and your overall package.

Please, check your mail sir. Thanks