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MasterforceII:
Hello All,
Can one obtain a student visa after having recently obtained a visit visa to the US?

makay200:
Please this I sthe message I just got I don't understand what they are saying I need ur help guys

Our review of your transcripts finds your credentials will require action steps outlined below:

Submit an internal transcript evaluation by doing the following:

a. You submit a GPA calculation of your foreign transcript grades converted to US bachelors or masters equivalent using this online GPA
 calculator tool, http://www.foreigncredits.com/Resources/GPA-Calculator/ .   A separate GPA calculation should be done for each international transcript. Please view How to Complete the GPA Calculator to complete the steps.

b. Include all classes and grades that appear on your official or unofficial transcript, and then email a full copy (single file PDF version document only) of the screen contents to gradapps@ncat.edu.  

c. Your converted grades will then be used to complete the complimentary, internal transcript review process.

d.  You must provide a GPA calculation for each foreign university you have attended.

e. Applicants who fail to submit an error-free GPA calculation after two (2) attempts are required to submit an external transcript evaluation, explained below.

External Evaluation

Since we do not guarantee internal review of your GPA conversion in fewer than 4-6 weeks following receipt, in some instances you may expedite review by submitting an external transcript evaluation conducted by World Education Services(WES wes.org) or Education Credential Evaluators (ECE ece.org) by the international application deadline (June 1 Fall and October 1 Spring).  Evaluations must be sent from the evaluating agency directly to The Graduate College at  North Carolina A&T State, 1601 East Market Street, 120 Gibbs Hall, Greensboro, NC  27411. See each website for information on ordering, fees, delivery, etc.

Review of your materials will not commence until transcript evaluation is complete AND all other required materials (recommendations, test scores, etc.) are submitted. Should you require expedited review in fewer than 4 weeks you are encouraged to immediately order an external transcript evaluation.

Note that GPA calculations submitted and/or WES or ECE evaluations ordered within 4-6 weeks of the admission deadline may not qualify for review.


Sincerely,

The Graduate College

Walspring:
Just seeing this ooo

30watts:
Hello Guys

Please I have been requested by TAMUC to send official diploma and official transcripts. It is stated on the school's website that electronic copies are not accepted for these two documents.

I understand that the official diploma in our WAEC result. However, I don't know what the process is to send WAEC results. Secondly, this NASU, SSANU strike that has been on for two months implies that I may not be able to send official transcripts despite having the scanned copies.

Kindly assist if you have a contact at the University of Lagos Records office or have a suggestion as to how to resolve this issue. In addition, I will appreciate if anyone that has experience with sending "official diploma's" can provide guidiance on what steps to take.

Happy Weekend

Thanks

Nwabu007:
@Walspring, Please I want to order Additional Score Report for GRE. I've sent you a pm.

jamoyakz:
gurus don't you guys feel their is a nexus between the derogatory comments of president Trump and the high spate of delays at the embassy and consulate of late .... I know oga twood will defer but as a student of politics I can sense a major shake up in United States immigration policies vis-a- visa visa policies

bushlance:
So I had my second interview yesterday. I had already posted the first during which I wasn't confident enough to present my case.
So this is the 2nd:
V.O : Good morning
Me: Good morning ma'am (with a smile )
V.O: Why are you going to the US?
Me: I am going for my masters in Prjt Mangmt at Morgan state University Baltimore.
V.O : Why are you switching from Geology?
Me: Project Management will give me a right platform to grow in my career. I have taken on many project management projects in my organisation even gotten an award as a best project management team member on a Chevron Project but because I don't a degree in Project Management, Jobs are not assigned to me.
Also my organisation has stated in my study leave that on my return with this dregree from Morgan I will be qualified to apply for a promotion.
Project Management will not limit me to my Organisation as I intend to move to other industries on my return to Nigeria, gather experince and set up my own project management firm here in Nigeria.
V.O : (She looked really impressed)
Why did you choose Morgan ?
Me: Morgan offers an interdisciplinary project Management course. The program is board. And Ideal for my plans. I was excited by the thought that I will study scope management and integration. That is my major area of interest because Scope creeping is a major problem in the Nigerian project management field.
V.O: How did you hear about this school?
Me: It was initially recommended by my boss during my NYSC so when I decided to go for my Masters in the US I researched using Peterson's guide and College board. I found out... (She cut me short)
V.O: What was your highest degree on ?
Me: I have a Bachelor of Technology in Geology.
(She nodded )
V.O: So that is why you want you want to leave I.T?
Me: No GIS (Geographical Information System) not IT. (My current job) GIS is a part
Geology and GIS exposed me the experince I have acquired in Project Management so It is in line with my career plan.
V.O: (Starts typing.)
Sorry pls hold on.
Types for over 5mins.
(At this point I was feeling good)
V.O: Who is paying?
Me: My uncle.
V.O: What does he do?
Me: He is a civil engineer and also owns a real estate firm.
V.O: Buys and sells houses?
Me: No. He buys lands and develops. Build and sells.
V.O Nods)
Why is he sponsoring you.
Me: My mom trained him so this I like a pay back (Smiling)
V.O: Nods.
(Starts typing)
Me: was waiting for my white paper. Lol.
V.O: types for like 2 mins.
V.O: Did you write any standardised test ?
Me: Actually I was meant to. I had prepared to but on contacting the school I was informed that it was waived for me. I believe it was due to my work experince and the professional certifications I have bagged in Project management over the years.
V.O: Starts typing.
But it is clearly stated here on Morgan's website that you need GRE.
Me: Yes but the departments have their own requirements for each cousre.
V.O: Why would they have their requirement when it is stated on the site?
Me: That on the site is General but they have theirs based on the individual programs.
V.O : I am sorry you are blablabla.
Me: I still couldn't believe it.
I have written the school explaining my situation and they chair has replied promising to give me a letter to the embassy to prove that I didn't need the standardised exams.
DO I REAPPLY & PRESENT THE LETTER?
I AM CONFUSED. PLEASE GUYS KINDLY CRITICISE & ADVICE.

oluwadamilare26:
House, am trying to follow this list of items:

Bank Statatements
I-20 Form
International Passport
SEVIS receipt
2 passports photograph
Sponsor letter (scholarship)
GTB visa payment slip
Admission letter
Appointment letter
DS-160 confirmation letter


Is there any other to take along to embassy and which of them should be photocopies?


Thanks.

lasthero:
Maami, you won't understand.

I Labored hard to ace gre and TOEFL.

Spent over 200k on toefl, gre, and to pay WES.


This same school charged me 30,000 to send my transcript, only for them to tell me they couldn't find my result..

You need to see the way I was heating under sun walking from one office to another all in the name of result. Had to take leave from work to visit Akungba in ondo state all the way from Lagos that I was almost sacked because of my constant absence from work.

I don't know what else to do since July, every person's involved were just passing me to one another like volleyball. I even gave them copy of the unofficial records I do keep while in school and yet, they refused it.

Been frustrated is an understatement, I'm totally depressed. I just pray God help me to survive this period. My sponsor is even getting weary.

TWoods:
If you would like to stay up in the northeast, consider the University of Rochester, Penn State, Michigan State, UMich. I wish you the best!

hectoruche:
Please is it necessary to get a letter from my aunt that I would be staying with in USA.
She's not my sponsor, but I would be staying with her .
Do I need a letter from her to take to the embassy?

chaikie:
Good morning house. Please I applied to CSU and have gotten admitted and received my I-20. I want to book an appointment but my passport will be expiring June, 2018 which means it has about 8months validity on it. Do I need to renew it before I book an appointment or can it be used that way? Thanks

toluene1234:
Hello family,

Please help peruse this profile

Undergraduate course: AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
CGPA: 4:85 of scale 5.0
GRE: 325
Probable master degree: Agronomy or Agricultural extension or any agricultural programs.

I would appreciate anyone with list of a top tier universities with full funding scholarship offering these probable courses.

I have searched but haven't come up with tangible list.

Please help a brother.
Cc: All

Walspring:
Check again.

Walspring:
I just replied your pm.

Bobo419:
Good afternoon everyone,

I've been following this thread for few weeks now. I need help at this point. Please, if you can, I'd appreciate it.

So I'm trying to apply to some schools in the states and I'm stuck at the point of statement of purpose. Did some research and it looks quite a bit uneasy like I'd thought it would be.

Please, I'm open to suggestions and advise from everyone. Or if I can get a sample SOP to leverage on, I certainly won't mind either.

Apologies for disturbing you'll. I look forward to someone helping me.

Thanks.

ecoleco:
Thank you @ecoleco for your response. I am constantly sending out update request as I have already sent out all required documents for consideration. I will try to see if I could request for the SEVIS No via email to enable me pay the SEVIS fee and fill out DS-160 form. Thank you once again.

I believe you can still make it. But you need to keep talking to the person/people who are supposed to process and send out your I-20. In my own case, I was on their tail with frequent emails till they sent it out.

It has also been advised on this thread that you can request the school to send you your SEVIS NO by email ahead of the form I-20. With that you can at least commence filling your DS 160 and paying SEVIS fee.

On the accomodation, it's very likely that your school will have an off-campus website where you can find off-campus housing and roommates. There are also some staff in the university whose responsibility is to help incoming students with off-campus housing.

People in Queens, NY on here can also help. I am not.

All the best.