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Ashigolo: documents (e.g transcipts) that are more than a page should be stampled except your I-20 coz that'll be done for you at the embassy.

goldenchic: I know one cheap hotel in lekki Pennisula Hotel of 4k and from there u ll take cab of 800 naira to embassy. Just suggesting bro

Walspring: ]

Lol.. Are you twins for real? I have guyz in that AAUA.. I replied your pm

Amefrica: There's this hotel I lodged in at Obalende. It was pretty cheap as i paid less than 4K. But I've forgotten the name shaa. (Blame amnesia!)

McKinzie: "LOBIM" Not sure if the name is correct though, When you get to the park, the road opposite UBA.. Follow it up, though it's a busy street. A night there is 6K. Heard there is another one for 5K close to the LOBIM too but not sure of the location. .Ask around..

In the morning, go to the filling station beside the UBA, Cabs are always there as early as 5am i think.

Mjseun: Please I need some one to suggest a cheap hotel at Obalende. And how easy can I get a taxi that will take me to Walter Carrington at 5:15am. Interviewing @ 6:30am. I need the information ASAP. Thanks House!

olumide14: Thank you Mjseun. No, I haven't received any funding yet. Lol...No, it won't be solely funded by him. Reason is graduate students usually get funded, if not in their first year (prolly due to scarcity of grants/funds) then later on in the program if they perform excellently. Hope this helps.

Walspring: Hope you have pay for sevis fee? only asking bro

your pic look like a guy in AAUA..

olumide14: Hello House, I'd like to share my interview transcript and experience with y'all because this forum was the best and only preparation I got. May God bless you guys real good. My appointment was for 7am, got there 6:30ish and there was already an almighty crowd outside.

ADVICE
Warning inserted: please don't forget your DS-160, a girl 2/3 places ahead of me did, mehn...I felt for her. I think she sorted it out eventually because I saw her inside the interview hall. You shouldn't choose the day of your interview to give your heart unnecessary trouble by forgetting any *important* document because thinking of the interview alone is enough stress for your nerves. I'll skip some details (security check, biometrics, etc) and go straight to the interview. Hint: Be alert! Especially when you're in the interview hall. The moment you see your number flash at a counter go straight to that counter... Don't get carried away. You're not there to stare at people's shoes or dilly-dally. Don't let them start looking for you biko.

INTERVIEW

ME: Hello, good morning.
VO: Hello. So you're going to the US for your doctorate. That's about 4 or 5 years right? (Looks at me and then back at his computer)
ME: Yes (That's what my I-20 says)
VO: Why did you choose this school?
ME: I chose Texas Tech because of the availability of expertise in the areas of research I'm interested in working on.
VO: Exper...what? (Starts typing furiously!)
ME: Expertise
VO: What does it mean?
ME: Can't remember exactly what I said but it went along the lines of "It means there are seasoned faculty members in my department..."
VO: Oh...I'm not familiar with that word. I thought you said 'expatriate'.
ME: Oh ok
VO: So how did you get admitted into this school? What procedure did you follow?
ME: First, I completed an online application on the 'Apply Texas' website, then I sent in my documents - by documents I mean transcripts. Lastly, I wrote standardized tests and had my scores sent to the school.
VO: What tests did you write?
ME: GRE and TOEFL
VO: Cuts me short. Can I see your test scores?
ME: Just a moment please (passed the docs to him)
VO: Okay. Looks at them and types something into his computer
VO: Are you working?
ME: No I'm not. I recently completed my Master's and because I plan to further my education, I've been busy preparing for the standardized tests that I was required to write.
VO: Nods and types again
VO: So you have a Master's degree, where did you study?
ME: United Kingdom
VO: What school?
ME: Univ of .... (privacy reasons)
VO: What course?
ME: Economics
VO: When did you return to Nigeria?
ME: January 2013
VO: Who is your sponsor?
ME: My Dad
VO: Do you have his statement with you?
ME: Yes
VO: Let me take a look at it.
ME: Sure, let me get that out for you (I had all my stuff in my clear bag)
VO: Looks at it and nods. Later on says something about something on the statement. (I didn't hear him and I had no idea what he could have seen on that statement...my brain started working sharp sharp).
ME: Sorry I didn't get that, could you say that again?
VO: Oh...there's something about closure proceeds on the statement that I can't figure out, do you know where it's from? (He holds it up to the window and points it out to me)
ME: It's a savings account and that's the interest that was accrued from the money being in fixed deposit.
VO: Okay, that clears it up (returns the statement to me). What does you dad do?
ME: He's a lecturer
VO: Where?
ME: Told him. Sorry guys, can't say that openly here
VO: What does he lecture? (He has been typing endlessly all this while)
ME: Told him. Ditto the reasons above.
VO: Types for some secs then gets a white paper. Looks at me and says "pick it up next week at Isolo" and points to the address before passing the paper to me.
ME: I smile and say thank you. Put my things back into my clear bag and waka comot

Lol...mehn, I'm exhausted from typing this transcript! Apparently my interview was quite lengthy. Most of the time, the VO's cut you short so keep your answers short and straight to the point. Meanwhile, while I was seated (hope I spelt it correctly, make I no gbagaun o) and awaiting my turn, one VO was seriously tackling one guy. So be ready for any question and please be honest. If you're honest, you won't fear being caught in a lie. Now, I understand circumstances are different, if for any reason you can't come out and say the truth ask God for wisdom...lol

This is my first time posting here. I figured that since I'd learnt from the experience of others it would be unfair not to share mine and help prepare those getting ready for their interviews. It's my prayer that yours will also be a success story IJN (Amen). So march on in God's confidence. Above all, it has been GOD. Before I went for my interview, I told God that YOU who started it will be the ONE to complete it. He will do the same for you.

slimmy05: you can even sign it today if you want.

unnamdi79: thanks..when is your interview?? I signed mine two days to my interview.it all depends on you

unnamdi79: yes you are,its better you do that before your interview so the VO doesn't have to remind you

olumide098: I will advice You guyz to always stick to the school that brought fortune to you..Imagine school that spent their resources in giving you i20 and other documents...for you to enter yankee and you think ignoring them, jumping to other school will encourage them from issuing i20 to people....pls do not let us spoil today for other applicant..abegi!!!

stevecrun: Happy new month my nairaland brothers and sisters.
May the month of July,be a month of testimonies.
May we the fall students going for our interviews this month bring back smiles and testimonies.
Amen!!

Charis12: The statement of account was after he asked about wat my dad does. I av been dieing to post d transcript since monday,dats y i cant wait to use a laptop. Sowie all. Thank you

streetMic: what is written on your i 20 as source of funding? if employer, You better make your sponsorship letter basic and any other document should be 'supporting'

juntod: U and Ajah dey quarrel?

slimmy05: Ofcourse, I am a big man.

slimmy05: Typo error. I mean one that is not above...

slimmy05: I also need this info. One thats above 3,500 per night

juntod: Be ready to explain like this or even with more facts to the VO. You are good to go.

juntod: To the best of my knowledge, you are on track with those documents. I really don't know about the credibility of TETfund. But if they are credible and true to their word, a sponsorship letter from them coupled with the other docs you mentioned is enough.

igbsam: Na how much dem dey sell this kind girl for market and na which market dem dey sell am ? Because this kind product scarce for my side o