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Hollyholy:
Pls for those that recently interviewed, is soft copy i20 still being accepted?

Yes e-copy I-20 is acceptable due to COVID. Just print it out and make sure it's signed

Fabuloski:
Good day bosses,
I know the discussion going on now is about interview. I hope I get a response for this though.

So little story, I am a graduate of Industrial Chemistry (B.Tech 4.05, GRE: 324;3.5), currently serving, I am looking to apply to 2 or 3 Chemical Engineering program and I am having difficulty finding a safe school to pitch my application since I don't have an Engineering background. Please can the experts in the house help out with a suggestion?


By the way, all the program I am gunning for is a Ph.D. plus for my GRE, my Quant is 166 and during my undergraduate, I did 5 mathematics courses and I had distinction in all.

I also studied Industrial Chemistry and wanted to apply to Chemical Engineering graduate programs as well but the chances were slim even though I took quite a number of Chemical Engineering courses during my undergraduate study. Try Ohio State University though. But try also to find another branch of Chemistry you're more passionate about. Industrial Chemists tend to like Analytical Chemistry and Nanochemistry. Just take your time and make your research properly. Your profile is strong. Cheers

Loloking:
Yes unless you want to go to the airport and dash them 50k. Take a covid test regardless. We are in the area of staying safe. Just check in that box.

Covid 19 test requirements for outbound flights are determined by the country you're travelling to. The US doesn't require it upon arrival

BrTune:
Please does anyone know if passengers travelling from Nigeria to the US are required by the Nigerian govt to get covid tests?

No you're not required to take a covid test as the US doesn't require it.

Dhorpsy:
For those that have received their visa, did you receive an invitation before going to collect it. How do you know that your visa is ready for pickup?

You'll get a pick up email

Greenman2020:
Hello everyone, I will be having my interview on Friday November 20th. I will like to know how much those guys at the gate would likely charge to keep a Samsung phone until after the interview. Thanks.

Max of #2000

Dudun007:
Baba e get y, I need my passport back for something

Alright then

Dudun007:
I checked my Visa status, it says
Administrative processing..


Who has experienced this in the past, how long did it take to become approved

Just calm down, when it's ready you'll receive your pick up mail. Calm down! Many people from the 6th Nov batch haven't gotten. Don't stress yourself. You've passed the stressful stage already

Johnnyessence:
Nigeria mentality. Americans are solidly behind Trump and that shows vividly that potus won the poll. the court will do the needful.

In Nigeria, most elections are decided in the courts. So your mentality is the Nigerian kind in this regard.

nues012:
Good morning,
Pls where can I do my Tofel exams here in Nigeria

There are 3 centers in Lagos (VI, Gbagada and Ikorodu Road).

Hassanolek:
Visa Approved

The moment of truth came around 8:00am and I was called in. Did my Biometrics and my interview went as thus;

Congrats!

JayCynic:
Can't believe people say Trump is a racist but are rooting for a guy who supported segregation, called black folks "super-predators," implied that AAs were dirty, inarticulate and dumb, hailed and paid tribute to a KKK leader. Imagine if Trump did similar history.

Fact Check: He didn't say all these

godlyB:
Just pm you @Mosminic, kindly check your email.

Replied

Good evening everyone. Please who has used travelstart before? And how reliable are they?

godlyB:
Congrats!

I'm also going to UKy come Spring: PhD MSE. My interview is <2wks away. Do you mind if I connect you with a PM?

I don't mind at all. You're very much welcome

Vader92:
Ooh my bad, I heard wrong.

Oh okay no problem. He might have asked someone else

Vader92:
Visa approved
6th November 2020


2. An applicant who I think was going for Chemistry was asked what "entropy" was. He was also asked which had more entropy between "air" and one other option I didn't hear.

I was actually asked the "Entropy question" but not the second.

Peacock1234:
This seems very interactive. Was smiling while I was reading it sef. Congrats

Thanks a lot

Visa Approved today at Lagos Consulate. Thanks to everyone on this platform. This is the best thread on Nairaland!!!

Window 13 (Not sure), Walter Carrington.

Interview date: 6th November, 2020. Time was 7am got there around 6am and met a queue on ground already

Me: Good morning Sir

VO: Pass me your documents

VO: What are going to do in the US

Me: I'm going for my graduate study at the University of Kentucky.

VO: Why University of Kentucky?

Me: Asides the fact that I was granted a fully funded admission scholarship, the graduate admissions Committee also chose me to receive a highly competitive supplemental funding in recognition of past academic achievements

VO: What was your undergraduate study major?

Me: Chemistry

VO: Which University?

Me: University of Lagos.

VO: What is Entropy?

Me: It's the state of disorderliness of a system.

VO: Why is it important?

Me: It shows how spontaneous a particular reaction can be.

I intend approving your visa, take this white paper and go pay your reciprocity fee in Window 22.

VO: Do you like Basketball?

Me: Yes (With a big smile because I knew it'll come up as UKY has the most successful college Basketball team in the US).

VO: You'll enjoy University of Kentucky.

Special thanks to Mr Fairheart (you're super amazing), Dre (best human ever), Mr Damola of UKy, Abeeb (Grad School hustle partner), all my UKY connects (Oge, Tosin, Great, Kenny, Michael, Kenny, Mr Austin and Prof Victor).

ADVICE: Just be as confident as you can be and respond to all questions as brief and comprehensive as possible. Also SMILE!

Alwaysbecool:
Good afternoon fellow Nairalanders,

Been following this thread for sometime and I can say you guys are really doing a wonderful job. I have really learnt a lot on this thread. I have a question that needs an urgent answer please.

I hope to attend my interview soon but my main problem is that i am a security personnel and will be attending the interview from work and in my uniform since its around 12pm. My question is don't you think the uniform may work against me during the interview? I would have gone to change to mufti but that may not be possible since am at work.

Awaiting your reply and thanks.

You have to dress for the occasion. Kindly look for alternatives. You can change to mufti somewhere close to the embassy. Go along with a bag where you can keep your clothes. Just have 1k or so to give those people outside the embassy to help you keep your bag

Lavender09:
Guys please... I need answers urgently. My interview is on Friday 6th. I just checked my ds160 and found a mistake I made. My intended date of arrival as written on my i20 is 20th December, but I wrote 19th January..... my school start date is 21st January . Should I fill another ds160?

That's not an issue. 19th January is still within the 30 days rule. What is on your I-20 is the earliest date you can arrive the US. I don't think you have to fill a new DS-160.

dipdat123:
@ fairheart thank you so much for the response. I am very grateful. Please can I answer the question why this school with the below reason:

I applied to 4 universities and I put into consideration some certain factors before picking one. Factors like the Setting of the school, school fees and better relationship with my lecturers. I love rural lifestyle.CMU is situated in rural area. fewer distractions:no excuse for not getting my course work done, very quiet environment,better professional opportunity,Reduced cost of living, easy and cheap to move around. I will be able to know my lecturers properly since it’s a small school with small class size. This will enable me really improve on my studies most especially on my research interest. My lecturers will be more likely to give extra help.

The better professional opportunity part though. Gives the impression you're thinking of immigrating. My opinion though, I haven't gone for my interview.

codeline:
This is it

God bless you

codeline:
My interview date for 23rd was canceled too but i received a reschedule email for 30th after about 5mins of the first email.

Can you please upload a screenshot of the reschedule mail you got?

missuzoma:
Congratulations my people!! Please ooo, I'm still asking, this online/in person lecture mode, is it written in on i-20s being issued for Spring? It's not on my ward's i-20 that just came in via email.

It's no more necessary

Hollyholy:
Please o I'm trying to pay for ds 160 using gt app.

After passport number, the next column has format for date with no explanation, is that for my date of birth, issue date of passport or what date exactly?

Please o

You mean pay for visa appointment?

LagosismyHome:
Pain mee .... lol. Joker . How can what you are saying about yourself pain me.

Some people are not worth replying. If you ignore him, he'll get tired. For someone who spends majority of his time on an irrelevant and failed dating and meet up thread, you can only expect such statements.

sammysneh:
Clout chaser he will clean till soon

He's not supposed to clean it?

BrTune:
US Visa Approved!!!

Congrats!!!!!!

Snakedoctor1:
Photocopies is still right in the light of the emailed electronic copies but i should have nuanced it for proper understanding.
When you print the emailed copy it is still a photocopy

Alright then