oxygen9gs:
Hello house, i've been a silent follower of this thread. I want to inquire if anyone here can suggest a safety school for me, one that wouldn't require TOEFL. Am applying for PhD programs in chemical engineering. My stats are GRE Q166 V157 A3 GPA 4.587/5 Dats 3.71/4 on the american scale. I have applied to the following schools
University of colorado boulder
University of delaware
University of Notre dame
Northwestern University
University of Utah salt lake city.
I'd appreciate any suggestions I get. Thanks

JoyPaulLaw:
Please I truly need advice here. My visa appointment was actually through an agent and school is to resume by 2nd Jan but unfortunately there was early date in abuja until 12th of Jan. I made enquiries and some said I can only defer my admission while some said I can ask for extension from the school. I have suffered a lot from this so called agent, what do I do?

vector3:
Hi guys, I'm new here and would really need some
help. Please anyone with useful info on good schools
in america offering full or partial tuition waiver for
M.Sc. What are the requirements?

oliverjiad: what's the shipping line

Regards

Jaid

eduson002: Ok.Here is my experience.
Date:July 29
Consulate:Lag
Slot:7:30
Number:172
After the normal check in procedure,we were checked in by 9am.Inside we underwent biometrics.My biometrics came late cos my number was omitted. My number later flashed for biometric and I did it then I went back to seat waiting to be called for interview.@ the windows,the women were giving more approvals than the men.Window 6 was a man in his late 30s.He was denying everyone.He even denied a man going going for conference who had even visited d US before.His first question was always " have u gone to the US before".If u answer in the negative,na sure denial be dat,all other question na formalty. When I observed d trend of the all d VOs questions I started praying dat I be interviewed by d lady in window 5.She dey give d visa like pure water.She go even ask question and help u answer d question self. Suddenly number 171 flashed in the mean guy's window and in seconds,the interviewee was denied.I thought my number will display there next but alas,it was displayed in window 4,seated there was a black American in her 50s. I just bounced from my seat,in my heart I was saying dis woman na my mama age mate,I go talk to her like I dey talk to my mama.I got to the window and here is the conversation.
Me:A very gud morning to u Ma (offcourse wit smile)
VO:Gud morning pass me docs.
Me:Here they are
VO:where r u going?
Me:Ohio ma
VO:Purpose of ur trip?
Me:studies.Masters degree
VO:Do u ve anyone in the US.
Me:No Ma,not any I can think of.
VO:ok.Hw many schools did u apply to?
Me:3 ma and I listed them.
VO:who will sponsor u?
Me:My father ma.
VO: what does he do?
Me:He is a private contractor doing so so biz (sorry I no wan talk my papa biz)
VO:what does ur mum do?
Me: She is retired and collects pension.She also has a house wit front shops where she sells provisions
VO:ok.Did u write any exam?
Me:I wrote Gre and Toefl ma.
VO:what was ur score?
Me:I said my low Gre score ( really low) and high Toefl score.
VO: Can I see them?
VO:here they are ma.(Brought it out from my folder and passed them)
VO: I can't find ur gre ( d score sheet don hide inside d toefl own.I also mistakenly passed my admission letter)
Me: it is there ma(for my mind I dey say satan is a liar,I refuse to accept ur manauvers)
Me: I was checking my folder too for d score and telling her am very sure she is wit it.
VO:ok.I ve seen it.Ur score is low,on what basis were u admitted?
Mefor my mind I say which kind question be dis one na) then I replied: Ma,apart from the fact I got gud grade in my undergrad studies,I also wrote a gud statement of purpose clearly protraying my intentions to study.
VO:I can see u ve a provisional admission.
Me:Yes ma.it is provisional cos additional documents were required of me which I ve sent.
VO:ok. Have ur dad been to d US before?
Me;No ma
Vo:hw about ur mum?
Me:No ma.but my dad travels africa.
VO:typed for like 3min (for real,3min)
Me:saying silently "Woman I command u to give me this Visa in Jesus name"
And here came d words I longed after for d past 2 years,
VO: Should ur right be violated in the USA,call dis number on dis paper.Also pick up ur Visa on thursday @ Apapa
Me; Thank you ma.
I went outside raised my two hands in appreciation to God and tears rolled out freely.It was so much dat ppl outside thought I was denied and crying for dat.Na only me know y tears came out.
I want to thank Yahweh,He is d greatest,the house,Imperious,Yvete,OjaP,Bigfrancis,Ricky Roll my aboki (lol) and seun osewa(u made nairaland possible). Wishing every other house members success!

xtus: plz house, just a quick advice here..... i have a friend who is married and her I-20 reflect her dad as sponsor. i just wanna know if that would be a problem to the VO as to why her dad will be sponsoring her and not her husband. ur candid opinion is required. thanks

Chris407: Dear fellow nairaland members, my interview will come up on the 17th of this month in Abuja I'm a little bit nervous of the result because this will be my second trial. Pleaseeee evryone any avise and update pleaseeeeee keep the prayers up!!! #Teamnairaland#m

osram: THIS IS THE DERAILING IMPERIOUX WAS TALKN ABOUT...#Grow up policewoman#

kelvinmitchell1: Pls i will like to know the requirement to apply for student visa and visiting visa to usa,

Amefrica: I just gt my sexy int'l passport done today..

fnykl:

Hi House.
Please help me with some schools that i could get scholarship for masters in communications or computer engineering. thanks.

yomifowe:
No, its just a letter introducing me as a confirmed staff of d company and that they shld assist in any way they can.

fidelia.john:
When I am asked 'what is your undergraduate percentage' can I give it in CGPA or I have to say it in percentage?

wabi_wabi_91:

Congratulations, and its great that your school gave you financial aid. To compare tickets, I'd suggest www.wakanow.com. I don't know if justwise will delete the suggestion sha. Right now, a one-way ticket from Lagos to Atlanta is 350k via Delta Airlines. These guys aren't smiling o.

yomifowe: Hi everyone. I am going for my interview next wk. When I am asked 'may i have your documents pls?', can i add my company's introduction letter? Pls reply.

risher ris: hi nairalanders......
i have been following this forum for a while....i have been denied my student visa the third time in abuja interviewed by the same consular again.but this time around a different denial form from the once i have been previously given was given to me,that says i can re apply at any point in time showing some particular document at the time of my interview when interviewed by a consular.docs like school ties ,family ties, residentials and work that will compel me to return after a temporary visit to the united states.can any one help with what im going to tell consular this time around to convince him or her.pls i need response as i do not wanna miss this fall admission again.thanks

foohard: Hi good people.

Please, when the VO ask for my documents, am I suppose to give him/her all my documents as I have too many documents (official, academics, state documents and even pictures to show prove my marriage) or which specific ones should I present? or can I ask him/her to be specific?

Also, I need format for study leave with pay letter, company introduction letter and a letter that specify the bond within me and my company. these documents can be sent to fuad@folu-oso.com. Thanks.

kindly reply.

Adroitbabz: Please gurus in d aous z it ok to apply to a 4yr college wit names such as Bleep college.........Candid reply wit reasons will be apprc8d.

Anthonymighty:
My advise, carry out extensive research, the interview doesnt always follow a particular trend or pattern.. a chic was asked how cold her school is as in average temperature year round and what is a must have as an international student, another was asked how will he get into his school, which airline, flight route and closest airport to his school. location of school in terms of geography(north, west, south east), which states share border and what is the state known for.... funny questions right?


Mehn see question....why that kinda question...geographical position of the school..hehe..dat one na die hard VO...what has a student got to do with the temperature of the school at that moment of interview...Well one just have to prepare extensively for this our oga dem...Nice one and Good for you. Congrats