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screamie: This is the information I got off their website, call them and see how they might help you.

" No longer have access to the email address displayed?
For your security, we send information to the email address associated with your account -- the address you provided when you created or last updated your account.

If you no longer have access to that email address and so you can't retrieve the information, please call customer service for help. They'll verify that you are you and help you sign in. Customer service can be reached at (866) 756-7346 from within the U.S. and at (212) 713-7789 from outside the U.S., Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).

Be sure to keep your email address current, as we use it for critical communication about your account and services."

screamie: This is the information I got off their website, call them and see how they might help you.

" No longer have access to the email address displayed?
For your security, we send information to the email address associated with your account -- the address you provided when you created or last updated your account.

If you no longer have access to that email address and so you can't retrieve the information, please call customer service for help. They'll verify that you are you and help you sign in. Customer service can be reached at (866) 756-7346 from within the U.S. and at (212) 713-7789 from outside the U.S., Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).

Be sure to keep your email address current, as we use it for critical communication about your account and services."

screamie: You can also contact collegeboard directly, email them and explain your situation, they may ask you a few questions to verify your identity but they will be very helpful.

justwise: Stop reading other people's interview and rehearsing it, know your course, the university you applied to and the reason you chose that course.

There is nothing wrong in applying for one university alone, just explain why you chose that university, what attracted you to that university? Their academic history in regards to your course? Course content and cost? Facilities?

When people are asked what they intend to do with their degree a lot of people start by saying.....coming back to my country..bla bla bla..that is one of the over-flogged explanation ever, look for another reason.

deevick246: I will advice you to go to GIEVA, they are the sole body representing College Board in Nigeria. There office is located at Marina, the same building housing Cast n Carry Marina. Go there will your complain I am too sure it will be attended to and solved within a short period. Best of luck.

imperiouxx: (S)He is your sponsor, (s)he should be able to assist till you succeed. Asking for bank statement doesn't cost a thing. Unless the school agrees you can send scanner, else, you'll have to get 5 statements. I collected 4 original statements and 8 original transcripts(including those I didn't bother to send after I got the first admission) and got 2 admissions.

kpolli: Tell him u need his bank statements to get admission

eduson002: I am in same situation as u.I intend scanning and reprinting.

imperiouxx: @mr swagger,

Means they won't pronounce you admitted even if you were until they see you bank statement.

imperiouxx: Yea, after admission before issuing I-20. If I were you, I will use a stone to kill 5 birds by sending everything during submission of my documents for admission so that the I-20 gets to me fast.

imperiouxx: The first place you get grant is in public schools because they are government funded schools. In other words, public schools offer affordable tuition, some tuition waiver and all give grants from government. Most private institutions are also good but more expensive (since they try to maximize their profits) just like in Nigeria.


@mr. Swagg,

I'm talking in general. About bank statement, yea all schools request for that. They need it to be sure you/sponsor got fund in bank for your studies. So that you don't come and depend on public fund and that's the government rule for schools.

imperiouxx: The first place you get grant is in public schools because they are government funded schools. In other words, public schools offer affordable tuition, some tuition waiver and all give grants from government. Most private institutions are also good but more expensive (since they try to maximize their profits) just like in Nigeria.


@mr. Swagg,

I'm talking in general. About bank statement, yea all schools request for that. They need it to be sure you/sponsor got fund in bank for your studies. So that you don't come and depend on public fund and that's the government rule for schools.

imperiouxx: Looking for schools? Only check on PUBLIC schools. Don't say you are not advised. Chikena!

Euma: @Olami1224

Google search schools that offer your chosen course. Check their requirements. Then shortlist a number of schools that are closer to your area of study & availability of financial aids/scholarships/grants or any other form of waivers,check school's rankings (it mustn't be an ivy league school) also consider school's location, cost of living, weather conditions.
Meet all application deadlines, take the standardized tests.
When you are accepted into the school, you'll be requested to submit some financial documents, proof that student has financial support with or without assistance from the school. when you meet all requirements, an I-20 form(Admission letter) will be mailed to you.
Pay a SEVIS fee at any ECOBank in Cotonou or Seme border or If you have anyone in the states, the person can pay online for you. NB: You'll need the receipt for your interview so, be mindful.
Visit the US embassy website to fill an onlne application DS-160 form. i think it varies depending on the type of visa you are applying for.(not certain)
Visit any GTBank to pay a visa application fee. You'll be issued an MRV receipt(whatever its called)lol
With all these things done, visit the usembassy website and schedule a visa interview appointment. You should know the rest.

@House Anyone can add more tips to this. If I'm missing out some details.

To all the Spring'13 students, I wish you all God's grace as you prepare. Amen!

biofem2000: Mr. Swagger, Mr. Swagger....you made me laugh. I am a girl. I am a woman. I am a wife. I am a mother (3times). I am an Engineer. I am proud to be one of the few female engineers you will ever come accross. I am a woman in a man's world.

When people make up their minds that I`m a man without seeing me, it gives me more fire; it tells me what a man can do, a woman can do too. Thank you.


Hmmmm. I never knew u were a woman. I thought u were a guy. Sorry. My Bad.. Hahaha. I salute you ma, pls pardon me.. Lolzz.. I will stop by at your Office.. Winking... I luv d spirit in you. Keep it up!!!!

Stop by my office if you find yourself in MD and need to confirm; and I`m not scoping you.

biofem2000: Mr. Swagger, Mr. Swagger....you made me laugh. I am a girl. I am a woman. I am a wife. I am a mother (3times). I am an Engineer. I am proud to be one of the few female engineers you will ever come accross. I am a woman in a man's world.

When people make up their minds that I`m a man without seeing me, it gives me more fire; it tells me what a man can do, a woman can do too. Thank you.


Hmmmm. I never knew u were a woman. I thought u were a guy. Sorry. My Bad.. Hahaha. I salute you ma, pls pardon me.. Lolzz.. I will stop by at your Office.. Winking... I luv d spirit in you. Keep it up!!!!

Stop by my office if you find yourself in MD and need to confirm; and I`m not scoping you.

ferdiii: Okay. All the best. Try get more schools. Am on 7schools...5 in d US and 2 in Canada.

biofem2000: [b][/b]
Mo creations, you just made my day!!!! If you don`t mind, I would like to speak with you. I am also a Civil/Environmental Engineer and a student by choice ( i try to quit everyday). The world need BRILLIANT FEMALE ENGINEERS like you and me. Lets talk before you make any decision.
pureamazinggrace@gmail.com

I hope to hear from you.

imperiouxx: You see those University of States you mentioned......All na sit right to enter, in-state students pass through eye of needle to get major state colleges admissions. You guys shouldn't forget about their percent rate of admission when searching.

bigfrancis21: I'll suggest some good universities for you:
1) University of Tennessee.
2) University of Alabama.
3) University of Illinois.
4) University of Connecticut.
These universities offer full tuition waivers (you wouldn't have to pay tuition) if you're awarded a scholarship (called fellowship at graduate level) or graduate assistantship. They are also good academically.
My own two coins.

masterprad: What Should You Do In Case of a 214b Visa Denial?

If you were refused a visa under section 214(b), you may reapply. When you do, you will have to show further evidence of your ties or how your circumstances have changed since the time of the original application.

First, carefully review your situation and realistically evaluate your ties. You may want to write down on paper an outline of what qualifying ties you think you have that may not have been properly evaluated at the time of your interview with the consular officer. Also, you should review any documents that were submitted for the consul to consider, and look at what documents could have been presented that weren’t.

It may help to answer the following questions before reapplying:
Did you explain your situation accurately?
Did the consular officer overlook something?
Is there any additional information you can present to establish your residence and strong ties abroad?

jimtosam: Try www.eiu.com, www.siu.com and www.wiu.com .. All in Illinois, affordable and very low cost of living and high chance of GA in your second semester if you cant get in the first semester....Though, they are not in big cities.