BigIyanga:

Noted. Loan company Naija or US based?

benedictuyi:

Thanks for your response.

Acceptance rate based on CGPA.

I have a sibling who studied Nursing with a CGPA below 3.0. I'm looking for schools that will accept her for a masters degree in Nursing.

I have another sibling that studied pharmacy with a CGPA above 3.5.

Ebisign:


Hello dear
There are alot of resources on YouTube on list of schools that give admission and how to get admission with CGPA below 3.0. Check out https://youtube.com/@The_Fred_Effect
https://youtube.com/@annondemand6607
https://youtube.com/@kingsfordonyina2101
They have resourceful information about studying in the USA and Canada.

BigIyanga:

Not true. Nursing in the US, is an undergraduate study.

BigIyanga:

Noted. Loan company Naija or US based?

BigIyanga:


Have you tried WES evaluation? Also, can you ask your siblings to lead while you support them ?
Do you have funds to pay for masters in Nursing?

Per pharmacy, do you want your sibling to pursue a Phd program?

scott12:
Okay thanks... I would link up.

Rdfactor:


You're right. I agree with you. I've personally met people whose studies were truncated because of money too. That's why I think about ways I can give enough information to my people so they can apply for scholarships and needn't worry about getting stressed in such manner

BigIyanga:


I’m not understanding you.. If you have been idle for past 8yrs since you finished high school, you’re likely going to be denied. It would seem that college is an afterthought or pretext for japa . You dont have much of work experience to explain and fill in the gap in ur 8 years.

Per stories, Are you answering my questions or asking more questions?

Ebisign:


WES is unnecessary if your school does not require it. Just like not all schools in the USA make it mandatory to take the English proficiency exams, they also have schools that do not require WES evaluation. I think those are schools the we coming from Nigeria should apply to. Considering all the fees we have to pay and all the restrictions on international transactions, I just think we should check these requirements before applying to any school. Just my opinion.

stainless91:
Hello everyone. Please I need your advice. I got an Msc admission (full funding with GA offer) for fall 2023. Based on the issuance of the GA, here are stringent conditions given:

- They will hold a teaching Graduate Assistantship for me from July 1, 2023.

-At this time, they ask that I demonstrate that I have obtained a Visa so that they know if I will be able to study and work during the Fall 2023 semester.

-If I am are unable to obtain a Visa by this date, they reserve the right to withdrawal the teaching Graduate Assistantship offer to ensure that they have an instructor in place to teach their classes

-If I am able to obtain a Visa, I will also need to obtain a social security number, which can only be done when I'm in the United States
I can set up a meeting at a social security office no more than 30 days before the start of my work appointment.

-Given this timeline, to give myself the best chance of being able to start work at the beginning of the fall 2023 semester, I should be in the United States and have an appointment with the social security office July 14 or 17, 2023 as School resumes 4th August.

Please guys, I need your honest advice.

I know that visa appointment in June will be tedious and difficult; to give myself more time for preparation, is it advisable to defer to spring or summer 2024 and still retain the GA offer.

Your advice and suggestions will highly be appreciated.

N:B I have an old I20 but will still have to wait for the updated I20.

kechy20:
USA F1visa renewal on OPT.
Hello all, has anyone tried renewing their F1 visa while on OPT/STEM OPT? My visa expires July 2023, currently on OPT but I want to know if anyone has renewed their F1 visa on OPT or if they have tried using Dropbox while still being in the US. Thanks

Harbiorla:


US based, the MPOWER education loan.

DawnEden:
#copied

April 5th, Lagos
Status: Approved


Due to the fear of lagos traffic, I slept over at officer mess on Tuesday. So that I can comfortably trek to the embassy on my interview day. On the D day, I got to the embassy 6 am (my interview is by 7 am), however, I was interviewed by 7:45am

The VO is a slightly chubby lady with a cute face on glasses, the bald man was absent as at the time I left. I was the fourth person she interviewed. She approve the first (a f2 guy with his kid daughter) but the second guy (f1) was not given visa, I didn't hear what he was saying but I noticed he kept pass documents to vo even though she protested that she does not need them, the third guy (f1) was also not given visa, he was obviously not articulating his words well

Me: Hello, how is your day going (with a smile)
VO : Very good, Good morning (also with a smile)
Me: Good morning

VO: pass me your passport and i20

Me: here you go

VO: What are you currently doing

Me: I am currently working as research assistant at the department of * engineering, University of *, which I have being doing for close to 2 years, my roles and responsibilities are blah blah

VO: So, you are a assistant researcher at the department of *** engineering...

Me: No, I am a research assistant at the department of * engineering of the university of *

VO : Alright that's good.

After which she start typing then she decided to take a look at my I 20 and then she said good, now staring at me, she asked

VO: Please can you tell me how you got this funding

Me: Okay, I submitted a compelling application involving my standardised test results, CV, transcript, personal statement, and references from the professors I have worked under. After which, I was invited for an interview among other applicants by the admission committee of the department and I believe I was given the funding due to my performance at the interview, my experiences as a research and teaching assistant and also my academic knowledge in fluid dynamics.

VO: Good, so what is fluid dynamics?

I told her what it is (VO nods and starts typing)

VO: Are you married?
Me: I am single but currently engaged (with a smile while still staring at her)

VO: wow, do you have any kids?

Me: (acting surprise with the question) No, I don't have

VO: Have you travel out of Nigeria before?

Me: No, I have not

VO: will you be excited to travel to America

Me: yes, I will

VO starts typing…..

VO: I will be approving your visa (smiling while passing me the white paper)

Me: oh, great. Thank you.

I really tired to listen to what she was saying after this but I was just hearing but not listening, all I know is that she was pointing at my start date on my i20 and mentioning 30 days, email, and point of entry

I collected the white paper and my I 20

Me : do have a nice day

Vo: sure, thank you.


This is the Lord's doing and it's marvellous in my sight. I know what it took to get this funding and the patience of my PI (another story on its own)

justdoit100:

Sorry for the late response. I've been busy...
You'll be added immediately.

scott12:


Hey bro... I was the one that spoke with you on publication stuff. You mentioned that you write articles on cancer and bioinformatics. Please lets link up. Zero eight one four zero six two one four one six.

vicdom:
Hi everyone! Please who has gotten a decision from the New Mexico State University? I submitted my application since December but up till now, I'm yet to get any response from them. I have sent an email 3 times to the program director, but still no response.

Schrodinger2:


I saw you tried to reach on this. How come you're on OPT and want to renew F1? F1 can only be renewed if your I-20 is still valid as a student.

BigIyanga:

Not true. Nursing in the US, is an undergraduate study.

Rdfactor:


No. There is masters of science in nursing (MSN) that prepares you for non clinical nursing fields like nurse educators, nurse leaders, advanced practice registered nurse etc. There's also a doctorate in nursing.

Cadexa:
Please who recommend a trusted agent for me here?

BigIyanga:


If you’re going for F1, deal with an agent at own your peril.

nicholasdunel:


Please ‘ve understood your point though.
But I was in the view that I want you to help me
For example in case when am been ask....you can say this....... and that
Pls I need your help to cross over this question 🙏🙏@Biglyanga
Pls can we text on WhatApp
+233547482556...🙏🙏

BigIyanga:

Sorry Oga/Madam,
I dont do backyard chats and msgs

PRYCE:


WES GPA CALCULATOR gave 3.47/4.0

Good or bad for funding??

OlamideTosyn:


Have you gotten any? If no, send me a DM.