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zeezahbee: anthony mighty ko, anthony super ni , who's the anthony anyways ??

I will advice You guyz to always stick to the school that brought fortune to you..Imagine school that spent their resources in giving you i20 and other documents...for you to enter yankee and you think ignoring them, jumping to other school will encourage them from issuing i20 to people....pls do not let us spoil today for other applicant..abegi!!!

Graviton v.2.0.:
What exactly does the section read, so I can find it easier. I need to know if this is true.

wait make i reach house then i will scan and send it to you..moreover you can easily check ur i20 and see..you can only transfer to another school after spending atleast one semester...i got this info from anthony mighty so gbo

Graviton v.2.0.:
This is the first time I'm hearing this one. Which section you see this your information abeg?

Check the back of your i20..am not with my i20 in the office

exxy: Olu, i need transfer to another sch, funds nor too dey like that!

Check the back of your i20..U will see it clearly that your transfer cant work...look unto God for help and gather small money

Graviton v.2.0.:
I don't know why I found this funny. Chai! Olumide!

Express your view on it and form your opinion nah! thats what i did to Bimbola's transcript and it helps me alot. perhaps the guy is coming to my school..whats funny! please say your mind so gbo!

zenzen: ok bro,pls i need u to give me some tips on how to scale tru d embassy,i also applied to northeastern university(school of professional studies)..msc business admin and mgt

go through my transcript....digest it and always read it everyday. check who accredited your course, the year and location in that school..make sure you fast for 3 days and give alms to beggars on the street. be focus and confident and most importantly be indifference. c

exxy: any one with an idea of a cheap school in the us

what do u want again guy...carry your load to yankee straight away ja re

zenzen: ok bro

@Zenzen you need to check your email address...bouncing back mails....or state what exactly you want here so that i can quickly give you tips..

dimmy08: DONE!

Sent..work on it. put names accordingly and check all entries..lol

zenzen: ok bro

Nevermind....they do not know that u are new to this thread..please guyz dont let us be too hard on this new incommers...my guy check your mailbox...have done the needful..you can mail me from there...that your phone number you dropped is not watsapp number..take care

dimmy08: slimmy05, olumide 098, please i need study leave format...thanks

You are very funny guy...u sent PM, i replied and instead of you to mail back so that i can send it to you but u didnt...go and do the needful sharp sharp

idee91: goodmoring all, graviton, zeezahbee, calmdown, walspring, olumide, juntod, slimmy05, and all other guru's in d haus. av bin following dis thread 4 some time naw, & u guys are doing a nice jahb. I'm about applying to some skulls in u.s, to study financial mgt(graduate study), i need clarifications on the exams to rite, i know of toefle, but which am i to write amongst gre and gmat?.... And i also if possible, need materials... And pls, u could recomend skulls 2(especialy dos dat gives fundin). Tenk

before anything my guy....you have to consider your potentials and qualities in maths and verbal reasoning....after that you consider how you can defend and tailor your point in the present of VO on the judgement day. do you have a Job? what is your position at work currently? all this count....take care

doctore89: Hello house, please can i take both printout of my toefl and gre to the embassy, and also i dont have my school certificate only a " to whom it may concern" which i have been using since graduation.

how do you wanna get the admission without transcript or your result....go to your skool and get your transcript or mail your school to send you your transcript

Idazbawz: Olumide, congrats n welcome on board...

Which sch are u heading to?

thanks so much....Northeastern

dahfweshdude69: I have i-20 4 both schools with me

dont complicate issues for urself ja re..use the i20 on your passport to enter yankee nah and throw away the remaining useless three so that it wont bring confusion for you nah...

STENON: @Olumide and Calmdown....I appreciate God on ur approval because you have always been of help on this forum...More of HIS grace....congrats.....

Expecting more success stories frm others.....

thanks for the acknowledgement....

Sponge3: I understand now... but I have included my brother as a co sponsor and I also have a study leave letter. Hope say eh go make a little difference.

Have sent you a PM. let us both look into it..hope you still have your ds160 form with you...you dont have change information but you can influence information...

[quote author=Sponge3][/quote]Why do you have to choose school in the same state with you sister for yankee?? na where the RED flag dey be that ooo....

Sponge3: I applied to only two schools in Texas and I was denied about a month ago. Just asking if that was the main reason for my denial. Will appreciate any advice .

post your transcript and let people see the two and advice. do not worry..you will get your visa soon

phemix:
Bro you jes killed it!, congrats, best of success in US

Thanks so much broda..

Graviton v.2.0.:
I wanted to book for July 22nd due to my school's orientation exercise, but I've changed my mind. I'm also looking at August now.

like what time that will be for August..towards ending or what.....if yes then let fly together to new york city nah..send out ur bb pin or wats app pin

Graviton v.2.0.:
Congratulations, Olumide. Praise God! Welcome to the league!

thanks so much broda..how far have you booked flight now..looking for someone going around August 19-August 30 whether we fit travel together...

bimbola85: @ first bolded still making me laugh since when you told me on fone till now.

@Second, you are still saying nonsense.

Welcome on board aburo .

You are not serious ooo....error of the hands..na bimbola85....when are u travelling? looking for travelling mate abeg...

My appointment was exactly 6.30 am, Believe me that i was unable to sleep all through the night because i still believe that am not fully prepare especially when NL was completely down for 3 days to my interview date. Just arranging my files and documents. I took a taxi from Lekki down to Water Carrington, but unfortunately the Cab took me down to the venue and along the line he was arrested which i felt so bad. i waited and i gave him small amount of money so that the man wont curse me. exactly 7 am. they started arranging us. i quickly join the queue and i chose number 5. they now arrange the number in series..meaning you will definitely know where your digit gonna fall. i knew that counter 1 will definitely get to my turn coz it started from 001 to 005, She refused 001-003 and approve 004 which happened to be a guy from Nairaland......here it goes...I quickly sat at the back to ease tension coz facing the VO directly atimes can bring pressure...

Me: Good morning Madam
Vo: Good morning, put your finger on the machine which i did. the first question she asked.....
Vo: Why the school? Apart from the unique tradition excellence of the school since 1898....Vo cut in and said am saying nonsense that she couldn't comprehend what am trying to tell her ooo...she reframe the question again
Vo-Why did you choose this school? what inspire you? Me-I told her sharply that, the school was highly ranked by Usnews and world report to be among the 49 best national universities, The faculty ratio is 13:1 which will facilitate easy access to lecturer to discuss and brainstorm on some difficult courses, Also have spoken with Professor Joseph Griffin which have read his journal publication title" Managing life cycle of a project" which encompasses cost of execution of projects, method of reporting and metrics adopted to excel in project managing. ( she gave me quality time to express my points)
Vo-why this course project management? Me-When i come back to Nigeria, it has been detailed in my study leave letter that after the completion of my program that i will be implementation manager overseeing Airtel Account, Mtn Account, Globalcom Account.....Vo cut in? Please what did you study in your undergraduate? I quickly said Bsc in Accounting? why project management ? Ma, having elementary background from Accounting perspective, in the area of finances, Project Mgt will assist me to be proactive in the area of monitoring projects end to end, calculating risk involves on embarking on such projects and finally it will assist me to adopt metrics in the execution of projects. (Note always make reference to your course contents, it will assist you to talk more.......
Vo- When did you finished your Degree? 2009, Vo-which school? University of ilorin, Vo- what have you been doing since 2009? i can see her face on her computer looking at my ds160...Me- i served at PH as an Account officer in bursary dept, 2010-2011 i worked with mbhs and also worked with Aklab international services....vo asked which year? i said Jan-May 2012. Vo-when did you joined your present company. Me- I joined my company June 6 2012 as a commercial manager, 2 years ma. Vo- what are your duties? Me- i detailed out the whole 5 i filled on my ds160
Vo- Are you sponsoring yourself? Me- No my dad
Vo- what does he do? He retired from NNPC as a senior manager and now owns oil and gas company
Vo- who are his client? Oando, Zenon, Majok etc
Vo- How do you intend paying for your school tuition fee because this school is highly expensive? yes i know, but the quality of education there too is on the high side that will boost my career in life, meanwhile am working as well and i earned lucrative salary to support my dad
Vo- how many are you in your family? just three Ma, what is your position? last born. what about the remaining two of your brothers? one worked with NNPC as a field Engineer while the other one worked with Airtel Nigeria.
Vo- Is this the only school you apply to? No Madam, I applied to 4 schools, Vo-name them...Me...Troy University, Saint Joseph and MSU.
she brought out a white paper and circle it that go to this address and pick up your Visa.

Note: Secret about my success story today....do not be in haste in filling your ds160, choose course you can defend and talk more about it. always be at alert in answering VO and applying brian in every question atleast to show VO that you have nothing to do in USA than to school and come back home to Nigeria. Put God first, fast and always observe who you discuss your awaiting success with.
During your discussion with VO, if there is a need to express what can boost your chances pls make it know to them, do not present documents unnecessary, they believe in eyes contact and boldness. go to the embassy with indifference mind and ease your mind. Be bold, be confident in yourself and be vigilant. Only documents i presented to her was just my GRE..she didnt asked for it but i just feel like showing her coz i was like why this woman didnt demand for any documents, meanwhile she requested from those 3 ladies.
Thanks to Almighty God for the success story, I will always be grateful to Anthony mighty, Amefrica, i-pledge, slimmy,c-temi, Joseph adeyeye for the wonderful prayer, bimbola098, Walspring, Rasheed,streetmic etc for their support in actualizin my Dream...May Almighty God bless all of you for me.

juntod: Exactly 004.. I am sure I saw you too. But I left before your interview.

that day spent 21 minutes with me....am still typing my transcript....na just God

I saw you joor....you are on number 004....you dressed casual that day shey? your first point that day make me know that u sabi ja re...Congrat

juntod: Visa Interview Transcript on 24th June 2014. Very long cos we discussed like it wasn't an interview.

ME: Hi Madam (One black American on counter 1)
VO: 4 fingers of your left hand on the white light please
ME: (Already angry inside cos she didn't reply my greeting) Can I take my hand off now?
VO: Yes please. What are you going to the US for?
ME: Masters degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
VO: OK, I can see that on your I-20, Why MSU?
ME: I actually catalogued so many schools and considered so many criteria but the main reason i chose MSU is because I was accepted into Power and Energy Systems research group which affords me the opportunity for further research in Electricity generation, transmission and distribution. This group is headed by Dr. Bleep YYY and he will be my research advisor.
VO: Hmmmm, how come you already have an advisor? Have you registered for classes yet?
ME: I haven't. Actually, I can only register for classes once I get there and present my self to the international students office. Dr. Bleep YYY is actually a proposed advisor. I still have the right to make a change once I get there.
VO: Thats perfectly understood. Were you required to take any of the standardised tests?
ME: I took the TOEFL (Didn't bother telling her I was exempted), I would have loved to take the GRE cos I studied hard for it but I was exempted due to my previous undergraduate research background. I actually had to send them a soft copy of my previous project report. I have the hard copy here if you will like to take a look Ma.
VO: (Cuts in) Never mind. You seem passionate about this your project because you keep talking about it. I will really like to know more.
ME: Gave her a technical explanation and she nods in agreement. (At this moment I was 100% sure my visa has been approved until she attacked me with a big question).
VO: You talked about electricity generation. What total current do they actually generate here in Nigeria?
ME: (Maintained eye contact and smiled for like 3 seconds *confused* but composed). I bet you don't wanna know madam. Even in the university labs, we only work with few amperes of current. The power generated by a country is usually in tonnes of megawatts and only professional engineers and technicians are authorized to work in such environments. I will get there soon (big smile).
VO: Don't mind me, I'm just curious. By the way, did you apply to MSU only?
ME: Not at all. I actually applied to other schools. MIT didn't accept me, I got admitted by Uni of Bridgeport and Howard Univ.
VO: Okay, why MSU?
ME: I told you that before (VO Smiling like she's my new girlfriend, okay please remind me). Anyway, my top choices after admission were MSU and Howard but the ongoing research at Howard is on Nuclear electricity generation while that at MSU is on Hydro, which is water. Here in Nigeria we generate electricity from water. So, knowledge from MSU after my degree will play a great role in the electric power sector of Nigeria while that from Howard will do little or no good to me when I return home.
(At this point she already picked a white paper. I knew I have been approved)
VO: OK, good. You said your uncle is paying for your trip. Is he maternal or paternal?
ME: Maternal. Brother to my mum
VO: OK, what does he do and why is he paying?
ME: He is a CEO, owns XXXXX Nig Ltd, an experiential marketing firm presently marketing for Nigeria Breweries, Nestle foods, and the likes. He is paying because I am like a child to him as I have been living with him since my secondary school days and he was responsible for my undergrad. He promised to sponsor my masters if I graduate with a minimum of second class (Upper) which I did. So, he is fulfilling the promise.
VO: (Keeps nodding her head and typing on her computer). Please remember to travel with your I-20 and don't leave for the US until at least 30 days to your program resumption.
ME: *Happy inside but pretending not to care*.. Okay, thanks for the advice
VO: By the way, what do you intend to do with your degree after graduation?
ME: Well, I might proceed to PHD if given full assistantship. Otherwise, I will have to return home immediately to work with PHCN or any other sector that requires the services of an electrical engineer.
VO: (Hands me the white paper) Pick your passport with visa on that DHL address on Friday.
ME: Bounce out as if I expected it to end that way... No single document was asked, no test scores asked. Its all about confidence and studying previous transcripts. All thanks to everyone on this forum. Best of luck to the rest of you. obamaland here I come.

@Ashigolo..your request didnt drop ooo..guess u drop ur contact ID here

Ashigolo: If I intend being 001 on my interview day, pls what time can I get 2d Lagos Consulate. And pls can u recommend any affordable hotel on the Isalnd where I can crash and then take a cab to walter carrington very early in the morning. Thanks

Do not worry urself....U can book hotel for 5k for bariga and take just 1200 naira cab to water carrington around 5.15 am in the morning....under 10 minutes u will be there....pm me for better explanation

Joenice: Congrats Olumide.

thanks so much..Transcript loading....having problem with my boss for here coz am just fed up with Job right now

ebjay: Maybe I saw u....... were u for 6.30am?

yep...i was on black suit....am number 005 for first counter....001-003 were refused...

Ashigolo: congrats on your visa approval, when was your interview?...was it when nairaland was down?..abeg lets gain from your success story. Welcome to obamaland.

June 24 tuesday for Lagos...Na God oooo...