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Tylerbaby:
They are on the list. Thank you, Pefuele.

Dwisy:
CGPA is 2.84, 8years work experience as a security equipment project engineer , no GRE score , no TOEFL/IELTS

I only applied with the documents I had and was given the admission

Erudite77:
Good evening, brothers and sisters. Hope you're doing good.

I'm happy to be here today. So far, coming here is the best thing for me because I have read a lot of information about admission process.

Going straight to the point, I hold a B.A. degree in English with a CGPA 3.27. I am interested in doing a Master's Degree in English language, not English literature. Because of my 2.2 certificate, I have been discouraged from applying to any international universities.

Although with the certificate, I have worked in East Africa for few years. And, glory be to God Almighty, my employers were impressed by my performance, which outweighed the grade.

But coming onto this platform, especially this thread, I have been encouraged to give it a try. I have seen a lot of testimonies.

Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, I need your guidance regarding which of the US universities accept 2.2 certificates.

I need your advice on how to go about the application process: universities, documents and other requirements.

I'll be looking forward to getting your useful advice cum information.

Thanks for taking the time to read my message.

Be blessed.

Olaide1984:
Same with me too bro, sorry is it Lagos or Abuja

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You're not alone. I also applied since 8th July. Hoping for the best.

Predstan:
What school are you going and what program. If you are attending top 100 engineering school, you can consider prodigy Finance or Mpower loan. You can’t find reasonable interest rates unless you have a co-signer who can help you with salie Mae…

Your visa will not expire until after 2 years. You can enter the US within that timeframe but be sure to have a genuine reason why you won’t enter immediately as this will be a question at the port of entry.

Rarebeauty:
Thanks for the response however my school is not part of top 100 engineering schools that's why I thought of getting lenders outside those financialinstitutions. What reasons can I give for deferring at POE?

iwa03:
Hi everyone. PLease is there an experienced VISA interview guide I can speak to about sponsoring? It's a very personal question. Thank you.

sureb0yy:
I’ll let others give more info/advice but please, NEVER EVER let anyone decide what you can or can’t do with your life. A second class lower degree doesn’t mean you can’t secure admission in an international university or that you can’t make giant strides in life. Get that negativity outta your head immediately else me and you go get problem.

Your profile has very good potential. I can already see how you could come up with a plan that would secure your dreams (e.g. after teaching in east Africa for a while, I enjoyed it and decided I’d like to teach in my country Nigeria, I talked to my former HOD and he advised me to get a grad degree in the UK, US or Canada that it would give me an edge to get hired at the faculty and achieve my dreams of becoming xyz. I’m determined to get to the top. I spent 4 months researching and I decided to study in the US because…).

The above was an example only. All I’m trying to say is for you to know what you wanna do, know why you wanna do it, and know how you’re gonna do it. Taking charge will not only help you get the admission, it will guide you when it’s visa time.

You’ll need to put the work in tho so google, google, google. Find schools that offer English language at MA level, read their requirements properly and if they don’t specifically say they have a cgpa requirement, go ahead and consider them. If it helps, compose an email and send to all them schools (even some of the ones who want a high cgpa) asking if they’re a right fit for you because you’re considering them. List your strengths, and let them give feedback on if you have a chance before you pay application fee lol.

Graduate level admissions are considered holistically, not just your cgpa. So, build an admission profile with a solid statement of purpose (let it stress the fact that you’re very eager to learn and get better, stress what you plan to do with the degree and show them you have a passion for the career path and you’d love for them to be a part of that dream) letter of recommendation, TOEFL if you can, GRE if you can, etc. you may even do a WES evaluation if you think it would help, your work experience would help you too.

Finally, GOOGLE, GOOgle, google! Dedicate time to research. You’ll get more info by doing your own research and asking us specific questions when you’re stuck, than just asking a generic one and having people respond with negativity. Also, be open to constructive criticism. You can do it!!!

Erudite77:
Good evening, brothers and sisters. Hope you're doing good.

I'm happy to be here today. So far, coming here is the best thing for me because I have read a lot of information about admission process.

Going straight to the point, I hold a B.A. degree in English with a CGPA 3.27. I am interested in doing a Master's Degree in English language, not English literature. Because of my 2.2 certificate, I have been discouraged from applying to any international universities.

Although with the certificate, I have worked in East Africa for few years. And, glory be to God Almighty, my employers were impressed by my performance, which outweighed the grade.

But coming onto this platform, especially this thread, I have been encouraged to give it a try. I have seen a lot of testimonies.

Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, I need your guidance regarding which of the US universities accept 2.2 certificates.

I need your advice on how to go about the application process: universities, documents and other requirements.

I'll be looking forward to getting your useful advice cum information.

Thanks for taking the time to read my message.

Be blessed.

Erudite77:
Thanks for the reply.

I just checked it out. Its first requirement is a minimum of 3.4. And I have 3.27.

Guest14:
Hi guys, I can't find Nairaland thread for GRE and TOEFL. Pls share link if there is. Thanks

Chariotsalive:
Greetings to y’all.
Been trying to figure out how to post here!
Well straight to the point, got my visa approved.
Going for Masters with no scholarship or GA/TA position.
Applied for myself, husband and two kids!
Boom like a miracle the lady in Abuja approved our visas without much questions.
Here’s to encourage someone not to give up ��

Chariotsalive:
Greetings to y’all.
Been trying to figure out how to post here!
Well straight to the point, got my visa approved.
Going for Masters with no scholarship or GA/TA position.
Applied for myself, husband and two kids!
Boom like a miracle the lady in Abuja approved our visas without much questions.
Here’s to encourage someone not to give up ��

Olaoke16:
Where do you get this? Check through here for the requirement...

https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/english/graduate-programs/m-a-in-english/admissions.html

Chariotsalive:
Greetings to y’all.
Been trying to figure out how to post here!
Well straight to the point, got my visa approved.
Going for Masters with no scholarship or GA/TA position.
Applied for myself, husband and two kids!
Boom like a miracle the lady in Abuja approved our visas without much questions.
Here’s to encourage someone not to give up ��

Schrodinger1:
Long Post

Over the past weeks, I have been more than delighted seeing a 100% visa approvals from all those that I was privileged to have been engaged with in their F1 Visa mock exercise albeit some did not come here to share their transcripts. It was fascinating to have spent those times with you. Congratulations guys! More wins await you all.

In addition, I personally derived this somewhat, naturally induced self-confidence and the can-do-spirit with the news of your successes, that despite my 2 previous refusals at the Lagos Consulate, I knew I had what it takes to change the narrative at my third consecutive appointment in Lagos with the Almighty by my side.

NOTE: I am not God that gives visa approvals neither am I a professional VO that has worked at the embassy before. I only try to directly impact your preparation positively if I happen to have the chance to prepare with you.



Having arrived at the embassy at exactly 6:55am, I immediately joined the queue that was moving into the screening hall. After the checks, we waited in this hall for about 2hrs before entering the main interview hall were biometrics and finger capturing were done at around 8:25am. Two VO's on duty, a Black American lady in window 2 and a White American Man in window 5. The white man was dishing out pink paper with little remorse. I quickly observed that I was interviewed by him in December 2019, my second refusal. Partially, I started blaming myself for not going to Abuja while still in the queue. My wish was to be interviewed by the Black Lady which didn't come true. A vast majority of those unfunded didn't get approval in his window, window 5. You hardly spend 2mins in his window. The moment he sees you're funded and heading for probably a research focused program, he'd approve your visa. Most often than not, he doesn't ask beyond the same 3 questions if you have been fully funded. The other Lady would delay and eventually refuse an application. Generally, they were far more refusals than otherwise.

The Full Transcript!

VO: Good morning, pass me I-20 and passport.

Me: Good morning sir. This is it. (He immediately glanced on the financial section of my I-20 and started typing)

VO: what is your study plan and where are you going?

Me: I am going to study for my Masters program in Electrical Engineering at Colorado State University. I will be focusing on my research area in Radar Communications Systems and Networks. I will be taking a minimum of 9 credits of Thesis and 21 credits of regular course work spread within 4 semesters in 2years. I will be wrapping up my studies with a final oral examination. My courses are Satellite Communications, Information Theory, Digital Signal Pro... ( VO: Don't tell me about your courses, I don't need it).

VO: What is your plan after study?

Me: I will return home to work as a researcher with NigComSat or the Nigerian Communications Commission, where I hope to be involved the collaboration between NCC and SpaceX in the deployment of starlink satellite Internet services, a project that is likely to commence in 2023 and would end in 2027. In the long term, I would take up a lecturing role in my alma mater, this degree is a step towards achieving that, as well as setting up my own research institute here in Nigeria.

VO: I'll be approving your visa and brings out the white paper.... I said thank you with a huge smile/laughter on my face but covered with facemask. I heard other stuffs but could not comprehend... My body was already in motion. I think the long queue behind me reacted and cheered to my reaction... My sign of relief was more than glaring...

PS: My delivery was not smooth even though as I was 100% confident. The fact that I had cough, and was stressed (didn't sleep all through), tired, hungry as well as my poor history there could have been the reasons.

After 3 experiences in the same embassy, I would advise you to use the Abuja Embassy if you do not have any form of Funding or if you've been refused once in Lagos. It helps psychologically. The drilling in Lagos is Massive and I feel you have a slightly better chance in Abuja. I think Lagos has more applicants than Abuja, if this is correct, then it makes sense to use the latter. However, you can do it anywhere just like I did.

Big thank you to Horlahsunbo225, best plug for mock.

In all you do, Do Not Quit This Hustle. Listen to Burna Boy's song "Level Up" in the Twice as Tall Album if you feel like quitting.

Chariotsalive:
Greetings to y’all.
Been trying to figure out how to post here!
Well straight to the point, got my visa approved.
Going for Masters with no scholarship or GA/TA position.
Applied for myself, husband and two kids!
Boom like a miracle the lady in Abuja approved our visas without much questions.
Here’s to encourage someone not to give up ��

mohyeen:
Is your Texas A&M also in commerce? I also got admission in Texas A&M commerce & currently awaiting funding

Rarebeauty:
Thanks for the response however my school is not part of top 100 engineering schools that's why I thought of getting lenders outside those financialinstitutions. What reasons can I give for deferring at POE?

Pefuele:
Sure. Though your GPA is nice on a scale of 4 but you should take standardized tests( GRE, TOEFL or IELTS) and ace it if you haven't done so to allow you apply to schools that didn't waive it. You should work on your CV too. A Prof in a top university once sent my CV back telling me to work on it because he wanted to nominate me for four prestigious external fellowships.

Pefuele:
Sure. Though your GPA is nice on a scale of 4 but you should take standardized tests( GRE, TOEFL or IELTS) and ace it if you haven't done so to allow you apply to schools that didn't waive it. You should work on your CV too. A Prof in a top university once sent my CV back telling me to work on it because he wanted to nominate me for four prestigious external fellowships.

Pefuele:
Sure. Though your GPA is nice on a scale of 4 but you should take standardized tests( GRE, TOEFL or IELTS) and ace it if you haven't done so to allow you apply to schools that didn't waive it. You should work on your CV too. A Prof in a top university once sent my CV back telling me to work on it because he wanted to nominate me for four prestigious external fellowships.

Teophilus96:
Please any Master Scholarship(full funding) available for Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering? And if possible Biosystems Engineering.
Cgpa of 3.54/4 (WES Unofficial Evaluation)

walepepe21:
Nice GPA! Make sure you take GRE and TOEFL and score at least 315(Q-160) and 90(S-23) respectively so as to be able to qualify for TAship/RAship into Top Schools, Middle schools and safety net schools in USA.

As for your degree, if you actually read Agricultural Engineering in your UG degree it’s suitable for you to have admit with full funding in IE(Industrial Engineering) as that is the direct degree many go for with your UG degree in USA as few schools have Agricultural Engineering in USA. Schools like Okstate University, UIUC etc have it but to enter IE is very easy for you with your good grades in your coursework which will make you worthy for both admit and funding.

However, 4 of my students got Admit , Full Funding (TAship ) & visa approval with PhD IE this Fall semester and they’re your professional brothers as they studied Agricultural Engineering as Their UG degree too.

Finally, as best in your class you already have a good Letter of recommendations to make your app to be more Competitive for TAship especially.

I wish you good-luck in your both tests!

Teophilus96:
Thanks for your well thought-out response, I really appreciate. I am just few weeks away from being a graduate here in school. Already, I've gotten some materials on Gre for preparation. I actually wanted to know if scholarships abounds for the course(s) i.e (Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering or Biosystems Engineering) I mentioned in any of the U.S. schools. From my research so far, I only know of McGill in Canada.
Ps: WES Unofficial gpa 3.54/4 as well as graduating top of my class.