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timesup234:
another one is here! Doctors normally graduates in 2017 with a heavy loan burden of $350,000 that they will spend the rest of their lives paying back. They get paid a peanut of $50,000 annually for between 7-10yrs depending on their practice before they can start earning $200,000 annually. But meanwhile doctors are rated and that is why some doctor still earn below 100kusd. Dont come with that physcian shiit man cos they are even more desperate than other workers, from fear of losing their license to low rating. Guy man dont debate me, nowhere you won pass come, na inside we dey

what nonsense did you just type? Doctors get paid based on their ratings in the US..haha. where did you read or hear that from. Rating by who?

Thought I was debating an intellectual.

Am out!!! wasted my precious time.

timesup234:
now get this straight into your rock head- rich nigerians dont live abroad, they all reside in nigeria. The ones who once stayed abroad all relocated without any major sign of success. They got rich off their contacts back home, majority of their businesses are done in Nigeria. You can scream from here to Toyko, noway someone residing in America gonna make the equivalent of 100million naira to come spend on a house unless they are into fraud. VGC is not a big deal? I laugh you, go to Time Square and top areas in new york and see how they smell like piss and shiiit. Most places in new york are only good for donkeys to live in not humans. New york wey them dey pee for every corner. Go take ur morning coffee jor=cocaine

Dude shut up!. Enough of this nonsense

The 100 millon naira you making noise about is the average Physician salary per year in the US.
Do you know how many nigerians are physician specialist in the US ?
You not smart a bit. stop commenting.

DavK22:
Hello Everyone,

I would like to express my appreciation to the wonderful gurus and members of this informative site for the wonderful job you'll are doing and the support you proffer to everyone on here. I have gone through several of the threads and transcript to see the relevance of this site as I also want to present mine for assistance and advice.

I recently gained admission to Dakota State University, U.S, to study an undergraduate program in Computer and Information Science for Spring 2018 semester. I applied with my Senior High (WAEC) results tho I completed in 2011 (6yrs ago). The school have sent my Sevis No. to pay for the fee and I-20 for visa application and to schedule an appointment (will start processing today if my odds are less).

They waived the English proficiency exam test and gained me the admission since my High School studies were taught in English but they have indicated in the I-20 (documents to submit for interview), *Supporting Test Scores (GRE, TOFEL/IELTS) as the last item. They have also indicated that the Spring '18 Semester starts on January 4, 2018...

Now, the issue is should I sit for the TOFEL exam (studied before) and attach it to my documents as stated in the I-20 since the VO might request for it? **I know this migt be ridiculous as time is not on my side, but I check the available date for the TOFEL exam and its 17/11/2017 and results will be out on 27/11/2017 (10 days) which I can attach supposing I get a 2nd week visa appointment. (Ghana)

As well, I need advice and assistance on the key questions at the interview relating to my program of study (Computer and Information Science), incase I proceed with the visa acquisition process.

Thank you! Man is Hot!

Did you write SAT?
I recommend you write either SAT or TOFEL for visa purpose.

With the car still running, they both died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Nothing spiritual here

supaflygirl:
Good evening guys,

Please I'll like to find out.. If my F1 has personal funds as 0 and the whole of the funding states family funds, is it safe to say family funds and personal savings if asked who will be sponsoring me?

Thank you

you should be fine

NeeKlaus:
A government can encroach on another person's land. There is a statutory provision backing that up under the Law of Torts. It is only an individual that is prohibited from trespassing without just cause.

you are wrong. The goverment still needs a just reason to take over a private land ..example for road construction and even in such cases they are required to "pay" you the street value of the said property.
so you mean government can acquire Linda Ikeji's mansion without any justifiable cause under the law of Torts?

safarigirl:
your Reverend is lying to you and most likely everyone else. Lions and strange spirits indeed, black people ehn

That is how they said India was banned from World Cup for doing juju

you still not making sense. Black people with their American comparison every time.
First, a government can also not trespass a private property without any just cause.

Secondly, you want government to convert this mansion to house of horror for who to visit? A place even arm robbers are scared of? will you visit ?

We are where we are because we blame govermnet for everything.

safarigirl:
Black people and these their funny thoughts.

Better house dey waste, nobody wan go collect am. If na America, last last, Government for turn am to House of Horror or something like that, use am make better money

who is preventing you from converting it into a "house of horror or something like that". useless comment

align360:
For the benefit of those that missed out... you can check this out before it expires.

Credit : sharles.


Go ahead submit an application, there’s no cost to you!

The Professional Master of Engineering program (10 courses) and the Graduate Certificate in Engineering program (4 courses) will offer an application fee wavier for the following terms: Winter ‘17, Spring ’18, Summer ‘18, and Fall ‘18.

Eligibility:
The application fee waiver is available to any prospective student applying to Professional Master or Graduate Certificate in Engineering programs. You can view the full listing of admission requirements and programs available for the waiver here.
https://advancedengineering.umd.edu/programs

How it works:
Start your online application here. In the Educational Intent section, select A. James Clark School of Engineering – Advanced Engineering Programs under College/School.

Complete all other required sections according to the instructions here and submit the application. The waiver will be y applied automatically.

Note:
The waiver only applies only to program listed under A. James Clark School of Engineering – Advanced Engineering Programs.
The fee waiver only applies to the submission of one application. If you apply to more than one program you will be charged for the second program.
Further application instructions can be found here.
https://advancedengineering.umd.edu/application-process

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Anna Damm, Coordinator for Admission and Recruitment, with any questions. She can be reached at adamm1@umd.edu.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Kindest regards,

Office of Advanced Engineering Education
A. James Clark School of Engineering
University of Maryland
2105 J.M. Patterson Building
College Park, MD 20742
O: 301-405-0362 | F: 301-405-3305
oaee@umd.edu | Apply Now

no GRE required?

Sanctus1:
so basically is it a graduate or an undergraduate program?

undergrad

Sanctus1:
what does pre-medicine mean? cos I have just been admitted to study pre-medicine

Pre-med, pre-medicine or pre-professional program are all basically the same course. These courses are for students interested in pursuing careers in the medical field postgraduation.

Through these programs, you will fulfill the undegraduate prerequisites for applying to medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and other professional health related fields upon completion.

imperiouxx:
No you're wrong. He puts up another one and put an innocent person's name in a fake lawsuit document he found online. That's right, right? I have the screenshots of it before hidden.

I don't think he deserves this. Just let him go. You and I know his court treats are all garbage. Someone with Illegal status can't take you up to court unless they want to be deported.
He crossed the line bigtime by including your wife in this issue. Just forgive man!. U seem to have a good heart.

imperiouxx:
This is why I involved my wife who is a clinical psychologist. She's mad about all this.

JUST ignore please and move on with your life.
Releasing info here will do no good in the court of law. Keep your evidence and enjoy the peace with you wife and family.

imperiouxx:
You see how weird that is?





Thank you. I did not give him any permission to do that.





Why did you come here to post my name or info about me without my permission or what so ever? I've had lot of communication with many people on here, from here to facebook and from here to real life but none of them will ever do this. Now you making helping any new Nigerians a thorn in my flesh. Posting my info here is not any honor but betraying the help and trust I've given to you. I've helped many from here beyond what you can imagine and I do tell them I want no praises because I'm only trying to be a brother's keeper.

Now I really regret everything.

I don't think he meant any harm man! He
probably just went about it in a way you detest.
Cheer up and let it go! That's what we guys do- not hold grudges.

blacnewton:
So I have been in the states for 2 months now. My initial school was Upper Iowa University but I transferred to Everett Community College because the fees was crazy and the scholarship I was given at Iowa was not full with some hidden charges. I still get to pay $22k+ (with the scholarship). Here in Everett, it's just $18k for the year and I can pay per quarter which is really nice.

It has been good for me so far. School starts next week. If you are pursuing something related to tech, you should come to Washington. Washington State University or maybe Seattle University. The tech space here is amazing. After San Francisco, Seattle is the next Silicon Valley plus it is cheaper to live here and there is a higher rate of getting a job.

Microsoft, T-Mobile, Amazon, Boeing all have their HQ here.

I just finished an internship program with a startup in Seattle.

Yh, one more thing for those coming to the states, if the International Drivers License is allowed where you are going, you should get one from Naija. I got mine for ₦15k.

I got a Corolla for $850 including title and stuff and it has really helped me. You know I get to help people deliver stuff once in a while for $20/hr. So every extra bucks count.

I'm just saying this because a lot of people don't consider Washington State and there are loads of opportunities here.

I just wanted to keep you guys updated and I promise to stay active here so I can give back and help the little way I can just as @texrem and everyone else here helped me out.

#Naija4Life

how easy was it to transfer schools?

I will rather opt for a low ranked school for free or at a cheaper cost than this whole top ranked school obsession where you graduate with huge debts/loans.

I will encourage applicants to always choose the most affordable schools.
This is America, you can make it out of anywhere.
Don't break the bank of your sponsor.
2 of my friends went to very low ranked schools in the south for their MBA's and they both doing great now. Working at Amazon and Bank of America respectively earning 6-figure salaries.

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
The real reason behind all these unnecessary choice of school reasons, is the Visa officers themselves; they are looking for poetry where there is no art. Person picked a school, Finito!!!!!!!. If all F1 seekers had life figured out, them no go dey stress body for Walter Carrington jare.

That's why it is their country, not ours.

Is it possible to transfer schools once you have arrived in the US prior to resuming classes? Any experiences?

kallowdean:
This was my first post on the 7th when the Visa was actually approved:
Why Why Why Why una close the thread by this morning...
All the same noni, glory be to Almighty God.
MY VISA WAS APPROVED THIS MORNING... 6:30 Lagos

Transcript loading 80%....

Now my Post for Today
I can now relax and Post my Transcripts...
I apologise it is coming this late, I had to wait for the main PALI GANGAN to land on my hands before i believe it wasn't actually a dream.
I reach the Lagos embassy very early like 5:30am i see crowd like say na election we wan do for another Buhari

Straight to the checks and security stuff, it was like screening for a boko haram in the North.

We queued in and i almost lost the line because i just dey shiver, i dressed fully as i do in Office with my UBA logos pointing to the Oyinbos like say na me be the Owner of UBA, infact on CGI called me Mr. UBA, Mr. UBA, Mr. UBA Oga please follow this line now, there is road here i just dey shiver. Maybe it's because its my first time sha

Straight to the Interview after finger stuffs too... everything was coordinated and well organised. But Men, the hall full like say recession no dey Naija

VO: good morning
me: Good morning Madam and how are you doing today
VO: fine thanks you, pass me your documents
me: okay Ma, (I pass am sharp sharp)
VO: so you work with UBA presently ?
Me: yes Ma, am the xyz of the department and my duties are xyz
VO: what do you earn monthly ?
Me: xyz (I whispered silently )
VO: so what do you need this Masters degree for ?
Me: Ma, if i don't upgrade my CV and profile as advice by the Organisation i work in presently, i will never be promoted and i won't be competitive either, i might even lose as the position i hold is competitive. More so, academic experience in the US is highly valued and well respected especially in Nigeria. I strongly believe that when I return to back, I will be more competitive and with a more marketable resume.
VO: So tell me why this particular school?
Me: (I just knew i have won here ) I got this hint and word designed by @Texrem, God bless you Bro.
Me: (Na so i fire my words with confidence) Madam, aside the fact that I was offered a good International tuition waiver from the University due to my outstanding documents, I am practically more interested in the active research that is presently been conducted in my department by Professor xyz. This research is on “Advanced Solar Energy Modelling for Industrial and Residential Applications using Smart Grid”. I spoke to him about joining his research team and he added me to his group since I am going to be the only one on the team from Africa.
VO: which other school accepted you ?
Me: Purdue and EIU
VO: good, so you will be staying on campus at GSU?
Me: I will be staying on campus for sure.
VO: where is that located ?
Me: (see me see question oo ) Campus now, at Statesboro just few miles from Savannah.
VO: Okay who's paying for this studies
Me: I have a good tuition waiver and My old man will handle the remaining fees
VO: what does he do?
Me: Alhaji is the CEO of xyz, he imports Solar equipment and power inverters.
VO: Alhaji
Me: (I just knew the visa is mine) Yes Ma, we call him Alhaji at home because that is what my mum call him too.
VO: (na so she wan pick blue paper) My heart don cut I swear Your visa is approved..... pick up bla bla bla
Me: I JUST WENT DEAF I SWEAR, I QUICKLY COLLECT THE WHITE PAPER AND I WENT TEMPORARILY DUMP

Na so she say next... na when i hear next na him i remember to say Thanks Madam and do have a nice day and she fantastically responded with and you too...

FOR ME:
It was Almighty Allah all the way, I had to wake up in mid-nights and pray coupled with hard word and smart look during the interview.
No single documents was asked from me, I repeat NO SINGLE DOCUMENT WAS ASKED.
Hints:
Please dress smartly to Interview, at least score yourself before they score you
Be confident and look straight into VOs face and smile a bit when responding
Fill your DS form yourself or at least if it was filled for you, know the information inside
Apply to Good schools for God sake {I was admitted to Purdue, EIU and GSU, I opted for GSU becos of the research and tuition waiver)
Above all, pray and pray for God's Favour

Congrats. Quick question. Is this tuition waiver always stated on the i20?

Edward890:
I'm a silent reader of this great thread, I had my interview 7:30am this morning and I was denied.
Here's my transcript

Vo:Good morning
Me: Good morning
Vo: pass me your passport and I-20
Me: I passed it
Vo: why did you choose NMHU
Me: The program it offers will give me the skills and knowledge of becoming a successful school administrators, and I also choosed NMHU because it's is ranked number one among other university in NM for successful career outcome for its graduate and it has a low staff to student ratio which will enable me learn easily
Vo: How did you know about the school?
Me: A professor during my undergraduate days told me about the school, he had his masters there
Vo: what's your occupation
Me: I'm a school administrator at xxxxx
Vo: who is sponsoring your school
Me: my dad
Vo: what does he do?
Me: He works with the human reaource unite of the xxxxxxxxx
Vo: how many school did you apply to?
Me: 3- Arizona state uni, Texas southern uni and NMHU
Vo: How many of these schools gave you admission?
Me: just one---NMHU
Vo: typed for a bit and said I'm sorry I can't approve your visa
I felt like not collecting the nonsense paper he handed me


My people please what exactly did I answer wrongly? I've being thinking because even if it's because i said it was only one school that gave me admission, is that enough reason for me to get denied? Plz someone help out with my question.....thanks

Why did u say "only one" school accepted you? Doesn't sound right to me and am not even a VO.

justwise:
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..Very bad idea and a dangerous one, the VO is not interested in your marital status because its not part of F1 visa requirements.

Ok.
Thanks. Good to have a another perspective also.
She will say at is is. Single!!

fairheart:
Hey! Nice question. I am happy you asked for this. The issue of age and getting the student visa is a very important one. What you should know is that, the consular who will be interviewing you might be interested in your marital status, or might not. But if she/he ask, tell him you're engaged, and you can put on an engagement ring and plan for your wedding after your MS program. I am not sure this is the best answer for you, as the one of the students I participated in her admission had to use this style of showing home-ties. It worked and she is in Texas now.
More so, saying you're engage is perhaps another way of showing that you have something waiting for you back home after your education. But let's hope whoever will interview you will not dive into your personal life or relationship status. Just prepare in case VO is interested in your status. Think about the engagement stuff if it is okay for you.

Thanks!!
I am a guy asking on behalf of a friend. Very nice idea!

For a 32 yo single female with an upcoming visa interview for grad school, is her marital status
a red flag?

Phelickz98:
Any one here going to Alcorn State University?

Have a cousin who goes there. Did you secure your visa?

olarich30:
visa delayed (here is my transcript ....)

Vo....good morning

me .......good morning

Vo..... pass me your documents please

me...... i did

Vo............. there are thousands of schools in the united states why did you pick full sail university

me........ full sail university has one of the best game design program in the united states and they have a curriculum that is practical oriented , they also have a state of the art game design studio that will help enhance my learning and they also use the latest softwares as their game production tool . according to USnews.com and princetonreview Full sail university game design program is ranked number 11 and 12 respectively on their list of best game design program .


Vo........... how did you know about this school ?

me....... my boss at my place of work who happens to be my career adviser introduced full sail to me .

Vo........ tell me about this school

me............ Full sail is a nationally accredited private university in winter park Florida , they offer 25 bachelors programs , 8 masters programs , they offer 2 graduates certificates and 2 associate certificate and they have a student population of over 16100 students .

Vo....... where do you work ?

me........i work with Bet9ja and Kc gaming limited .

Vo..... you mean sport betting

me....... i listed other things Bet9ja does too .

Vo.......who is paying for your studies ?

Me....... my dad

Vo....... what does he do ?

me ......... he is into real estate and agriculture , he buys and sell landed properties and he has a large poultry farm

Vo........ did you take any standard test

Me........ i wrote test of english as a foreign language

Vo....... how many schools did you apply to ?

me.............. i applied to 3 schools , drexel university in Pennsylvania , new jersey institute of technology in new jersey and full sail university

Vo.....when did you graduate from school ?

me ........ 2012

Vo....... what did you study ?

me................ computer science

Vo......... what have you been doing since then ?

me................ i went for my mandatory NYSC and i got a job at my current place of employment immediately after my NYSC programm

Vo...... types for some few seconds and said i wasn't eligible to gain admission into the united states at this time .

can anyone tell me where i went wrong and kindly advice me where to work on because i intend to reapply again .

please excuse my typos and any errors peeps , thanks alot .

Am not a guru here but just from reading the transcript ..you can tell the sport betting job didn't sound ok with him. And next time mention what u intend to do with the degree in gaming when you return to Nigeria. Definitely not betting though..lol
Just try again!

TWoods:
I beg to differ for the following reasons:

1. F1 student visa interviews did not start last week. They've been in existence long before some of us were born... ergo a mock interview is no guarantee of visa success.

2. There is no reliable statistics to indicate that success level significantly increases with a mock interview.

3. A mock interview is not needed if you're truthful and a bonafide student. The questions asked simply pertain to your selected school, major and career plans. You only need a mock for prepared (usually false) answers.

4. VOs are highly trained to spot canned answers.

Bottom line, there is zero benefit to mock interviews.

You are 100% wrong. If US interview is all about the truth, no one will even need this forum.
You can say all the truth you want and can still be denied.

Just pick these two scenarions. Had 2 cousins who went for interview.

Scenario 1: Do you have any relatives in the US?
Cousin 1: (told the truth) I have 2 uncles and an auntie there.
VO: you don't have strong ties to suggest you will come back. Denied

Cousin 2: Same question. (Lied) No family members. He plans to come back after graduation (false).
VO: Approved.

Is not all about the truth. I believe they sometimes unintentionally penalize those who tell the truth. What is a student's offense to have a relative residing in the US? But you get screwed up for that at times. Is all about strategy.

Action and reaction. It is called an interview for a purpose. You need to prepare adequately not just reading transcripts. Same thing we do for job interviews.

Allow people to do what works for them.

Jonmayer:
Visa approved today @ Lagos Embassy, 7am. I never expected it to be that short. I've been a silent observer here for about 2 months now and this is my first post. Here goes..
Vo: (after looking at my i20) so, which of the areas in Electrical Engineering are you interested in?
Me: Renewable Energy
Vo: okay (nods and types for a few), so why did you decide on Renewable Energy?
Me: (deep breath) okay, so I chose Renewable Energy cos it's part of my long term career goal to invest in the power sector of my home country by establishing a start up that will provide photo-efficient solar panels and it's accompanying devices to generate electricity for domestic homes and small retail stores (she kept nodding all through)
Vo: okay (types for a while again), so why Portland State University?
Me: I chose Portland State for a number of reasons actually. First of all, the school operates the quarter calendar system which is faster since classes run all year long. Secondly, my Dept offers to teach embedded systems programming as part of the Renewable Energy graduate track, which is quite rare, and learning to program an embedded system will make me a more versatile MSc holder (I was expecting her to cut me short but she kept listening and smiling, typing intermittently...I started smiling back and almost stopped talking but decided to finish...gave the last reason about research stuff).
She handed me my i20, SEVIS and collection slip and said the usual "...3 working days...need this at the airport... " I didn't hear cos she spoke fast and in a low tone.
So, that's it.
I noticed alot of people being denied today for avoidable reasons. Guys, cover your grounds. Don't just go cos people are going. It's good to pray, but work also (I did both). I learned today that the first few secs determine alot, your appearance and demeanor also, you don't want to create a negative impression before you even get to speak. The interview is not as dreadful as alot of you describe it to be. Good luck to prospective applicants.

Congrats man!
I know the tuition at Portland State is very expensive. Did they offer you any Graduate assistanship?

LagosismyHome:
Finally i dont feel like the only oldie in embassy waka that strolls in here ....wave from a fellow 2004

Upon all that essay, I still didn't go back. Now a doctor here.
Anyway, taking notes here to help couple of my friends who are interested in pursuing the american dream as well. Been long..so I need to get used to the process again.

texrem:
I wondered where he came from to start saying something he knew nothing about. You can imagine in my visa pursuit journey, my first interview and i was denied. The consular asked me why my school, and i was defining chemical engineering. A NL guy was behind me and mentioned it he wouldnt have given me the visa if he was in the position of the consular. So many things happen inside the embassy. You see people unprepared. saying gibberish. We should be grateful. We are just fortunate. Its God's grace.

I ve paid enough dues to american embassy!

Many crazy experiences when u listen to people. I guess I still hold the record for writing an essay at the embassy before I received my student visa in 2004.
The VO wanted me to proof I deserved the full scholarship. Thus she gave me a piece of paper and pen to wrte an essay titled. "Why do you want to study in the US" . Went back to my seat..wrote it for like 25 minutes. She graded it and gave me the visa after wards. This was way back though.
U can never tell what they will do or questions u will be asked at times.