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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Nostradamus1: 8:52am On Jul 22, 2021
The old t.woods is back grin

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by jojoey: 9:18am On Jul 22, 2021
Derronecks:
I have been approved an emergency appointment but anytime I try to schedule a date it says no appointment dates available,please help me on this

when were you approved? and when did you apply?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by TheGreenlight: 9:23am On Jul 22, 2021
Whats the earliest date for visa interview on the appointment page for abuja and lagos currently
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by haywhy17(m): 9:37am On Jul 22, 2021
Approvalll:
When I said “we” I was talking about everyone in the forum ogbeni be like say na only yoruba you sabi oh I hope say you been write your toefl well sha because them fit tell you make you retake am

It wasn't even required... will I be admitted to my desired program laidis....

The fact that you used "we" is my problem. Don't use "we". You are not part of them yet. Very simple.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Chyjoey(m): 10:19am On Jul 22, 2021
TWoods:


I’ve lived in Texas 3 years. Texas has the largest concentration of Nigerians in the US. They are literally everywhere, schools, hospitals, restaurants… everyone should be wary of people who claim to offer what is readily available… especially when they’ve been caught using this forum to get people to pay them for advice they could get here for free.

Hey Twoods, I get the feeling there is no way in hell I'm gonna get a V.O more cynical and critical than you are grin (and I don't mean this in a bad way at all). I would appreciate an opportunity for a mock interview. Thanks in advance?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Approvalll: 10:47am On Jul 22, 2021
E pain my guy normally Yoruba boys Dey smart but your own case is different
haywhy17:


It wasn't even required... will I be admitted to my desired program laidis....

The fact that you used "we" is my problem. Don't use "we". You are not part of them yet. Very simple.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by TitilayoAde: 11:21am On Jul 22, 2021
Why is everyone fighting today on this trend? I see fairheart & TWoods own and now you and this other guy.

Remember, we disagree to agree sometimes. I'm not taking sides, I don't see any wrong in fairheart trying to help someone settle down. Remember, the ISO or graduate coordinator can't be available every time especially when the person's flight arrives at midnight. However, TWoods is right, there are thousands of resources available to new students to help them settle by the school, we should encourage people to use them first and they can look for backup ( which was what fairheart was trying to do).

Guys, let have a drink together someday or in the future.



Approvalll:
E pain my guy normally Yoruba boys Dey smart but your case is different
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Ben95: 11:37am On Jul 22, 2021
Hello guys,

Is there anyone here at the University of Washington, Seattle or resuming this Fall? I’m arriving mid-September for my Ph.D. and looking to connect with Nigerians there, and possibly find a roommate.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by ifeanyimoses: 11:43am On Jul 22, 2021
Good morning everyone, please who has gotten a reply from Us embassy after sending a mail and what email did you send to?

Kindly assist me with the Us embassy email, anyone who has gotten a reply after sending them a mail.

God bless you
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by CafeNoir: 11:50am On Jul 22, 2021
Location: Lagos Embassy
School: University of Cincinnati
Funding: N21,000 +
Deficit: N23,000
Sponsor: Uncle
Department: Aerospace Engr

My initial fears
- Brother in the US
- Source of funding is Uncle not Parent
- Not married
- No travel history



I interviewed with the loudest VO there. I saw that guy reject so many people and the fact that his voice is loud did not help. Man, I was so scared, I wanted to shit my pants. Anyways...

VO: Good morning. Pass me your passport and your i-20
Me: Good morning, sir.

VO: Tell me about your program and your plans.
Me: I am going to the University of Cincinnati for my Masters's degree in Aerospace engineering and Engineering Mechanics. My research area is going to be on Advanced combustion methods and alternative fuels. This basically looks into unconventional modes of combustion that increase the efficiency of gas turbines and also reduces the emission of certain toxic fumes. Since I currently work with steam and gas turbines in the Nigerian Power Sector, I am aware of the challenges that plague gas turbines and I hope my master's degree will equip me with enough knowledge to at least solve some of these challenges. (I might have mentioned the application of Gas Turbines in the Power Sector too.)

VO types and types and types. He didn't even make eye contact with me.

VO : Which family member is funding the rest of your studies. (My i-20 has "Family member" as a source of funds)
Me : My Uncle, my dad's brother.

VO : And what does he do?
Me : He's a director at xxxxx and he owns some property in xxxx which he rents out for both residential and commercial purposes.

I thought he was going to ask for SOA, but nope, Jesu mi o je. grin grin
Na so baba separate my i-20 from my passport. OMO, as I see say he separate am, I burst smile grin grin.

VO: I will be approving your visa. Make sure you take your i-20 with you to POE. Yada yada yada... I no even hear again. I just dey smile like idiot.
Me: Thank you.

VO: Also make sure you get some jackets because Cincinnati gets cold during the winter.
Me: * for my mind "Oga, no worry about that one, I go pack plenty jacket"


Tips:

1. Go with all required documents and supporting documents. Don't pay attention to those photocopying street guys, they will confuse you with different document names and then ask you to print with N2000 per copy. Complete your documents at home and stay focused. No lose guard.

2. Be confident. I know, I know. It is easier said than done, but it is necessary. That place is designed to stress you. You will be hearing people get rejected. You will see people freeze out of fear, but do not let it throw you off. Don't be tempted to change your answer last minute.

Imagine, the first thing I heard when I entered the hall was someone's rejection. In fact, I saw someone froze in front of the VO. He couldn't speak properly, his voice was quivering, and I know it wasn't for lack of preparation but fear. O' boy, fear hook me for like the first 5 mins, but I had to just calm down. Start to sing in your head if it will help you calm down; it helped me calm down sha.

3. Prep like your life depends on it. I had like 15 mock interviews in the space of two months, no joke. Be able to answer certain questions in your sleep. Especially questions about your research area and its link to your career plans IN NIGERIA.

4. Of course, if you believe in any form of deity, pray to it. I can't deny the place of grace in my experience.
Anyway, I wish everyone good luck.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Ben95: 11:58am On Jul 22, 2021
[quote author=CafeNoir post=103968302]Location: Lagos Embassy
School: University of Cincinnati
Funding: N21,000 +
Deficit: N23,000
Sponsor: Uncle
Department: Aerospace Engr

I interviewed with the loudest VO there. I saw that guy reject so many people and the fact that his voice is loud did not help. Man, I was so scared, I wanted to shit my pants. Anyways...

VO: Good morning. Pass me your passport and your i-20
Me: Good morning, sir.

VO: Tell me about your program and your plans.
Me: I am going to the University of Cincinnati for my Masters's degree in Aerospace engineering and Engineering Mechanics. My research area is going to be on Advanced combustion methods and alternative fuels. This basically looks into unconventional modes of combustion that increase the efficiency of gas turbines and also reduces the emission of certain toxic fumes. Since I currently work with steam and gas turbines in the Nigerian Power Sector, I am aware of the challenges that plague gas turbines and I hope my master's degree will equip me with enough knowledge to at least solve some of these challenges. (I might have mentioned the application of Gas Turbines in the Power Sector too.)

VO types and types and types. He didn't even make eye contact with me.

VO : Which family member is funding the rest of your studies. (My i-20 has "Family member" as a source of funds)
Me : My Uncle, my dad's brother.

VO : And what does he do?
Me : He's a director at xxxxx and he owns some property in xxxx which he rents out for both residential and commercial purposes.

I thought he was going to ask for SOA, but nope, Jesu mi o je. grin grin
Na so baba separate my i-20 from my passport. OMO, as I see say he separate am, I burst smile grin grin.

VO: I will be approving your visa. Make sure you take your i-20 with you to POE. Yada yada yada... I no even hear again. I just dey smile like idiot.
Me: Thank you.

VO: Also make sure you get some jackets because Cincinnati gets cold during the winter.
Me: * for my mind "Oga, no worry about that one, I go pack plenty jacket"


Tips:

1. Go with all required documents and supporting documents. Don't pay attention to those photocopying street guys, they will confuse you with different document names and then ask you to print with N2000 per copy. Complete your documents at home and stay focused. No lose guard.

2. Be confident. I know, I know. It is easier said than done, but it is necessary. That place is designed to stress you. You will be hearing people get rejected. You will see people freeze out of fear, but do not let it throw you off. Don't be tempted to change your answer last minute.

Imagine, the first thing I heard when I entered the hall was someone's rejection. In fact, I saw someone froze in front of the VO. He couldn't speak properly, his voice was quivering, and I know it wasn't for lack of preparation but fear. O' boy, fear hook me for like the first 5 mins, but I had to just calm down. Start to sing in your head if it will help you calm down; it helped me calm down sha.

3. Prep like your life depends on it. I had like 15 mock interviews in the space of two months, no joke. Be able to answer certain questions in your sleep. Especially questions about your research area and its link to your career plans IN NIGERIA.

4. Of course, if you believe in any form of deity, pray to it. I can't deny the place of grace in my experience.
Anyway, I wish everyone good luck.

Congratulations ��

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by ayomideking(m): 12:03pm On Jul 22, 2021
Hello Everyone, I just want to apply. Please which university can y’all advise me to apply to? Thanks y’all in advance
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by TitilayoAde: 12:06pm On Jul 22, 2021
Harvard University
Stanford University
MIT
Princeton University
Yale University

I'm just messing with you. Use Google, apply to schools based on your profile and research interest...

ayomideking:
Hello Everyone, I just want to apply. Please which university can y’all advise me to apply to? Thanks y’all in advance

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Nobody: 12:08pm On Jul 22, 2021
ayomideking:
Hello Everyone, I just want to apply. Please which university can y’all advise me to apply to? Thanks y’all in advance
google
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by CafeNoir: 12:14pm On Jul 22, 2021
Fayeze:
Funds from school zero
Funds from sibling - Full.

VO: why are you going to America?
Me: for my masters degree at Florida A&M university

VO. How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 universities.

VO: Why this university?
Me: It's one of the leading universities in Florida known for its excellence in computer information systems with highly intelligent professors in the department.
They have an outstanding faculty reputation.
The tuition fee and cost of living is less Compared to the other universities.

VO: sorry, you do not qualify.

Can you point out the mistakes. I expected other questions.

Your reason for attending the university is quite vague. You should have used that opportunity to mention how that school ties into your research area. For instance, mention the labs they have, the works some of the professors have done and then maybe the cost of attendance,

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by CafeNoir: 12:21pm On Jul 22, 2021
gozmoc8167:
Hello guys, sorry to deviate from the focal point of this thread.

I wrote GRE yesterday and got the following scores:

Quant-149
Verbal - 153

Any hope for funding with such score?

My intended program is MS/PhD in electrical engineering. My CGPA is 4.32/5.0

Thanks in anticipation of your responses.


To be honest funding will be difficult, but try

- Wright State University

Also try this link

https://crunchprep.com/gre/universities-gre-scores-300-to-310
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by CafeNoir: 12:27pm On Jul 22, 2021

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Nobody: 12:29pm On Jul 22, 2021
UAVdrones:
I got my int'l passport in 5days in 2017 at Asaba immigration office. I think the duration depends where you are.

Thanks man... I really appreciate your response.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Nobody: 12:30pm On Jul 22, 2021
Kelvinson4Grace:


I did it in Yenagoa same day collection boils at 35 is a goal. [b]if you know you know [/b]

I think I do know grin cool
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by CafeNoir: 12:34pm On Jul 22, 2021
Jaylo79:


Please naw, you guys should help me scrutinize please. Good and bad��

Just a quick one... While mentioning that your mum and sister lives in the US, mention where they stay especially IF it is a different state from where you are going to study.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by CafeNoir: 12:38pm On Jul 22, 2021
Duisburg:
GPA 3.41/5.0
Good SOP
Good LOR
No GRE
No TOEFL

Can anyone suggest a school that can offer me Ms Physics with TA for spring 2022?

Many thanks.

Iowa State University
Colorado State University

these guys did not ask for GRE last year, but then , so did most uni because of COVID
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by ogagusps3: 12:41pm On Jul 22, 2021
I applied for an emergency interview almost 3 weeks ago. School starts in September. Should I still be expecting a reply?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by CafeNoir: 12:48pm On Jul 22, 2021
MelaninGemstone:
Hey guys, which school is the easiest school to gain admission for MSC

I’m planning on spring 2022

I’m looking for schools with very high approval rates 80-90%

And the ones that make fast admission decisions

Not the ones where I have to wait for months

Please don't listen to those guys who listed Harvard and co...

https://crunchprep.com/gre/universities-gre-scores-300-to-310

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Chyjoey(m): 12:52pm On Jul 22, 2021
CafeNoir:


Please don't listen to those guys who listed Harvard and co...

https://crunchprep.com/gre/universities-gre-scores-300-to-310

Why not? Shoot for the stars, aim for the moon.
If you feel like you may have a chance, take the chance and apply. You may be lucky to be part of their 'diversity quota' even if your qualifications are sub-par.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Approvalll: 12:56pm On Jul 22, 2021
Congratulations
CafeNoir:
Location: Lagos Embassy
School: University of Cincinnati
Funding: N21,000 +
Deficit: N23,000
Sponsor: Uncle
Department: Aerospace Engr

My initial fears
- Brother in the US
- Source of funding is Uncle not Parent
- Not married
- No travel history



I interviewed with the loudest VO there. I saw that guy reject so many people and the fact that his voice is loud did not help. Man, I was so scared, I wanted to shit my pants. Anyways...

VO: Good morning. Pass me your passport and your i-20
Me: Good morning, sir.

VO: Tell me about your program and your plans.
Me: I am going to the University of Cincinnati for my Masters's degree in Aerospace engineering and Engineering Mechanics. My research area is going to be on Advanced combustion methods and alternative fuels. This basically looks into unconventional modes of combustion that increase the efficiency of gas turbines and also reduces the emission of certain toxic fumes. Since I currently work with steam and gas turbines in the Nigerian Power Sector, I am aware of the challenges that plague gas turbines and I hope my master's degree will equip me with enough knowledge to at least solve some of these challenges. (I might have mentioned the application of Gas Turbines in the Power Sector too.)

VO types and types and types. He didn't even make eye contact with me.

VO : Which family member is funding the rest of your studies. (My i-20 has "Family member" as a source of funds)
Me : My Uncle, my dad's brother.

VO : And what does he do?
Me : He's a director at xxxxx and he owns some property in xxxx which he rents out for both residential and commercial purposes.

I thought he was going to ask for SOA, but nope, Jesu mi o je. grin grin
Na so baba separate my i-20 from my passport. OMO, as I see say he separate am, I burst smile grin grin.

VO: I will be approving your visa. Make sure you take your i-20 with you to POE. Yada yada yada... I no even hear again. I just dey smile like idiot.
Me: Thank you.

VO: Also make sure you get some jackets because Cincinnati gets cold during the winter.
Me: * for my mind "Oga, no worry about that one, I go pack plenty jacket"


Tips:

1. Go with all required documents and supporting documents. Don't pay attention to those photocopying street guys, they will confuse you with different document names and then ask you to print with N2000 per copy. Complete your documents at home and stay focused. No lose guard.

2. Be confident. I know, I know. It is easier said than done, but it is necessary. That place is designed to stress you. You will be hearing people get rejected. You will see people freeze out of fear, but do not let it throw you off. Don't be tempted to change your answer last minute.

Imagine, the first thing I heard when I entered the hall was someone's rejection. In fact, I saw someone froze in front of the VO. He couldn't speak properly, his voice was quivering, and I know it wasn't for lack of preparation but fear. O' boy, fear hook me for like the first 5 mins, but I had to just calm down. Start to sing in your head if it will help you calm down; it helped me calm down sha.

3. Prep like your life depends on it. I had like 15 mock interviews in the space of two months, no joke. Be able to answer certain questions in your sleep. Especially questions about your research area and its link to your career plans IN NIGERIA.

4. Of course, if you believe in any form of deity, pray to it. I can't deny the place of grace in my experience.
Anyway, I wish everyone good luck.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Deltayankeeboi: 12:57pm On Jul 22, 2021
CafeNoir:


To be honest funding will be difficult, but try

- Wright State University

Also try this link

https://crunchprep.com/gre/universities-gre-scores-300-to-310
How did you know funding will be difficult for him
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by yuugo: 1:00pm On Jul 22, 2021
Please do you have something similar for SAT and Toefl
Thank you.

CafeNoir:


To be honest funding will be difficult, but try

- Wright State University

Also try this link

https://crunchprep.com/gre/universities-gre-scores-300-to-310
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by ifeanyimoses: 1:04pm On Jul 22, 2021
ifeanyimoses:
Good morning everyone, please who has gotten a reply from Us embassy after sending a mail and what email did you send to?

Kindly assist me with the Us embassy email, anyone who has gotten a reply after sending them a mail.

God bless you


Please guys, please assist me with this, still waiting for a response
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by CafeNoir: 1:06pm On Jul 22, 2021
yuugo:
Please do you have something similar for SAT and Toefl
Thank you.


Not really...
Check websites like the ones below. They usually have a section for SAT and TOEFL
- US News
- Manhattan review or something
- Princeton review
- https://www.thegradcafe.com/
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Duisburg: 1:15pm On Jul 22, 2021
CafeNoir:


Iowa State University
Colorado State University

these guys did not ask for GRE last year, but then , so did most uni because of COVID
Thanks. Colorado is now asking.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Approvalll: 1:17pm On Jul 22, 2021
It seems it’s not only understanding English you have problems with you also have a problem with your Vision eye drops are recommended
haywhy17:


Eyah.... i totally understand bro..

But e still pain you, no lie...meanwhile, you are yet congratulate the newly approved guy... do so ASAP.

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