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Uzodynmah: It was at the Lagos Consulate, Interview was for 8:30. After all the checks, i was interviewed by the white guy with cold blue eyes in window 7. He was basically regretting most students (maybe he didn't think them genuine) and visit visa applicants too (most didn’t look genuine), but was giving old people who were equally going on visiting too.
Me: Good morning (with a grin)
VO: Hello good morning, could you please pass you documents?
i passed them
VO: so what are you going to the US for?
ME: I'm to study for a masters degree in Technology Management at UB.
Vo: So where's UB?
ME: Bridgeport CT.
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 schools (UM, UA and UB)
VO: why did you pick UB?
ME: I picked UB, majorly for two reasons. First because the core curriculum of this program is in line with my career and academic aspirations, I have interests in Information Systems engineering and how human and computer interaction can foster self learning. And secondly because I’m interested in the works of Professor Neal.............. He is an associate professor in this department and worked closely with Professor Sugata Mintra who pioneered and has been running the hole in the wall initiative in India for the last 13 years. Which is similar to what the organization I work with intends to carry out in Nigerian with funding from the DFID. So for me it would be a mind blowing experience tom study under him.
VO: So what will this degree do for you considering you don't have a science background and what will you do upon return?
ME: it will qualify be for a senior position upon my return, which is what a graduate degree from America can do. Plus studying under Prof Lewis, whose works are quite similar to what my organization intend to carry out in Nigeria in partnership with Murtala Mohammed Foundation and approved funding from DFID, will for me be one of the most impacting times of my career.
VO: Did you take any qualifying exams?
ME: Yes, hands him my GRE
VO: Was it a prerequisite for admission?
ME: NO
VO: Who will be sponsoring this trip?
ME: why Mom
VO: What does your mom do?
Me: She’s a principal Consultant at the federal ministry of ...................................
VO: do u have proof of financial support
ME: Yes pls, passes him my Mom’s acc balance.
After he scrutinizes it.
So (calls my Name) you have proven to be that you will study and return to Nigeria. You should pick up your visa in Lekki on Thursday. Your I20 and sevis will be returned to you at the visa pickup office. Have a great time studying and enjoy CT.
ME: Thank You Mister.
That's it people. Above all i prayed and fasted about it fervently. then i believed in faith according to Matt. 21:22. there's nothing impossible with God people.

Congrats bro! So happy for U... U'll rejoice wif Me too soon!

This thread must not die before my own testimony, I must share my own good news for before everyone here by God's grace...

Yvete: You need SAT & TOEFL for undergrad. Look up the meaning of the acronyms. Find out what your school requires from prospective applicants.

If you mention my name, I assume that you'd want to hear from me, the truth, RAW. I must say that you've got some work to do with the gap. Seems like you've been out of school for a while. Work on that. Timing is not important right now. Don't be in such a rush to write SAT unprepared. Study, plan ahead and nail it. Good luck.

Some people just need to STFU. Very annoying posts this evening. If you'd love to return to Nigeria, that's your business and nobody else. Come to the US, start your business and employ people to work for you. Let's see how USCIS grants your green card request. Not every degree gets sponsorship for H1b after graduation. Don't get a degree in Pol. Sci and expect anyone to file for you. s

Thanks so much Ma'am, I actually did a diploma in law program in between and as since been working as a branch controller with my brothers telecoms business which is why I want to go for a degree in business administration.

[quote author=Yvete]You need SAT & TOEFL for undergrad. Look up the meaning of the acronyms. Find out what your school requires from prospective applicants.

If you mention my name, I assume that you'd want to hear from me, the truth, RAW. I must say that you've got some work to do with the gap. Seems like you've been out of school for a while. Work on that. Timing is not important right now. Don't be in such a rush to write SAT unprepared. Study, plan ahead and nail it. Good luck.

Thanks so much Ma'am, I actually did a diploma in law program in between and as since been working as a branch controller with my brothers telecoms business which is why I want to go for a degree in business administration.

kpolli: SAT and TOEFL would handle that

Okay, but how is that possible since I have not applied to any other school after the VIU ish?
Do I need to apply to the schools now and get the scores sent to them after the exams?. Thanks.

Seunbunmi: okay no p

Pls check ur mail, just sent U ma contact details... Thanks

Seunbunmi: I said u shuld forward d toefl materials to me @ benjamin_tosin@yahoo.com...tanx

@Seunbunmi - let's relate if U dnt mind, maybe We culd both share experiences and knowledge about this whole thing.. I'll send U my contacts in another email.

Thanks @imperiouxx and kpolli - pls how do I get the SAT and TOEFL scores sent to the schools as I'll have to write the exams before applying, I see all the schools I've checked are requesting for the scores to be sent to them and I guess this can only be done when registering for the exams. I'm so sorry for bothering U guys, I am a novice in the field and just want to have good testimonies to give on this thread at the end of it all. God bless You.

Seunbunmi: I said u shuld forward d toefl materials to me @ benjamin_tosin@yahoo.com...tanx

Forwarded as requested!

imperiouxx: You don't need to rush yourself. I still believe much in Fall interview having much success rate. Do the SAT last(sometime around May before your school deadline) and plan your interview against fall 2013. You should be fine.

Thanks @imperiouxx and kpolli - pls how do I get the SAT and TOEFL scores sent to the schools as I'll have to write the exams before applying, I see all the schools I've checked are requesting for the scores to be sent to them and I guess this can only be done when registering for the exams. I'm so sorry for bothering U guys, I am a novice in the field and just want to have good testimonies to give on this thread at the end of it all. God bless You.

Pls everyone, I have a question to ask.
After changing my mind about VIU, Yvete and others said I have to write the SAT and TOEFL exams but the problem now is I don't know how to go about dat. The next TOEFL exams in lagos is on d 25th of January and I dunno abt SAT yet, but I want to enroll for the Fall session. Do U think I can still meet up or should I just go for another session? I learnt the SAT exams takes close to four months for preparation... Please advise Me 'coz I know You all have gone thru dis stage before. I will be applying as an Undergraduate to study Business Administration. Thanks for your help always.

bigfrancis21: Sent.

God bless U bro, just got ur mail. I so much appreciate. Pls help Me with SAT too. Thanks.

Pls everyone, I have a question to ask.
After changing my mind about VIU, Yvete and others said I have to write the SAT and TOEFL exams but the problem now is I don't know how to go about dat. The next TOEFL exams in lagos is on d 25th of January and I dunno abt SAT yet, but I want to enroll for the Fall session. Do U think I can still meet up or should I just go for another session? I learnt the SAT exams takes close to four months for preparation... Please advise Me 'coz I know You all have gone thru dis stage before. I will be applying as an Undergraduate to study Business Administration. Thanks for your help always.

Please can anyone send me materials for TOEFL exams... Like you all have advised that I should write the exam and apply to another school other than VIU, I want to register and write the upcoming one in Lagos. Pls my mail address is afolabiolawale2@gmail.com.... God bless y'all

webstradamus: An interesting trend I have observed lately is people "suddenly" realizing they couldn't afford their tuition & fees immediately after obtaining their visas. I really wonder if they intentional avoid to lookup the fees at the time of application or maybe the fees weren't published at the time. I think people should cut their coat according to their cloth. There's no need applying to a school you cannot afford except you are hoping to get some scholarship/assistantship (assuming you are extremely qualified). Even at that, always have a Plan B because funding is not usually guaranteed. Proper planning prior to leaving Nigeria is key to your survival here in the US.

There are a number of good and affordable Universities in the US. Do your research! In my time, I realized it was even possible to get automatic in-state tuition even as an international student! For example, if you can withstand the cold in Minnesota, I can confidently tell you it's one of the most affordable states to study in the US. Minnesota State University Moorhead, Minnesota State University Mankato and St. Cloud University all offer in-state tuition for international students. This means you could be paying less than $4000 for a 12-18 credit semester!

Please do your research carefully so you don't end up being frustrated in the US. Like I said earlier, proper planning is key to your survival here.

Thank you so much for this post, it is really a blessing being part of this thread and thank God I got to know about the VIU ish before paying for sevis and interview, now I am looking up these schools you mentioned and I am glad I found them with the help of this thread.... Pls you all should keep up the good work, may God reward you all (Yvete,kpolli,imperiouxx, mamacita, webstradamus and every other person i've not mentioned)

Yvete: General Requirements:
Grad School: GRE + Toefl/Ielts.
Undergrad: SAT + Toefl/Ielts

@Yvete _ sorry to bother u again, is the SAT different from Toefl and do I have to write the two? Thanks.

imperiouxx: Virginia commonwealth is good too, got someone who got his visa with that school, attended school for one day and cut off into tiny air .....I still dislike him for that sha.

You guys are just too good and lifesavers... Pls can i still apply for the toefl exams 'coz i saw on the website that the next exam date in lagos is jan25, do u advise i still register for it?

imperiouxx: I wonder why those wretched Nigerian agents won't hesitate to lure travel wannabes with those technical. Those agents won't advert world leading schools such MIT, Sanford, Harvard and other government schools in the US but VIU, devry, Phoenix etc, all for the same price and stress. If you open your yahoomail and see school adverts flashing, ask yourself if the school is so tiny that people in US couldn't see it for it to be on yahoo ads.


@olarwarlay,

So far on this thread, we've seen VIU visa applicants 0 vs US embassy Nigeria 4 within one month. Digest that.

Thanks so much imperiouxx and others, are other sch in virginia good to choose e.g virginia commonwealth... and others or maybe you could help further by suggesting better schools with beta chances. Thanks.

imperiouxx: TOEFL issue apart, it's never too late to apply to 1 or 2 more schools. VIU! https://serve.mysmiley.net/fighting/fighting0030.gif..... https://serve.mysmiley.net/sick/sick0009.gif

imperiouxx - i know you have been helping almost everyone in this thread, pls help me out too... pls explain to me on better terms what exactly is wrong with Virginia International University... God bless you Sir!

Mamacita007: God bless u too. the time of disappointment is going for ur own good. i dont bliv dat u av been reading dis thread for a while. it cant be dat u've never seen a bad comment abt that skl. VIU refuse to give up sha.


wat is it exactly dat u want to hear?

Mamacita007 - please do explain to me better what exactly the problem is with Virginia International University, I am a novice in this process and i really need your help on what next to do. Thanks in anticipation of your problem solving response... God bless you.

kpolli: Please if u can be refunded ur money back, better collect it back.... Go back a few pages here n see the analysis of VIU.... Don't become a laughing stock

kpolli - pls do u mean i should just forget about the school and choose another school or is it that i need to write the toefl exams. Please help me out by explaining better.... God bless you.

Salute to the moderators and contributors here, i have been following the thread for a while. Pls i need your help o, I applied to Virginia International University to study Business Administration and i am yet to send my documents though i have paid the processing fee already. The school doesn't require the TOEFL score but I am scared 'coz almost everyone in here is saying you should write the TOEFl exams even if the school doesn't require it. Please advice Me on what to do as i applied for Summer1 which starts in May and time is going... Thanks in anticipation of your response. God bless y'all

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I resent another mail yesterday and i think it was delivered but i still haven't gotten a reply from You. Let me know if you are still ready to transact. thanks.

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