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f8luv87:
SAT,GRE,TOEFL,GED exams,which people are meant to take this exams,is it the graduates,undergraduates,MA, Phd ,freshmen?
What if your school does not demand it?

akin3102:
Boss, please reply my sister's mail..Thanks

Stewee:
I'll be in Pawtucket, Rhode Island for summer.

slimmy05:
Success story already. Wait for transcript

Good day all...
VISA APPROVED @LAGOS EMBASSY WINDOW 3

I have always been a guest of this forum ever since 2013 when I was denied a US tourist visa. I decided that my next application will be Student Visa.
I took my time and found a school. I have NEVER written on this platform but I read every bit of it everyday.
I only contacted @slimmy05 and @haffikem via mail for an urgent info, and the were helpful thanks guys.

From my experience on this platform I constructed this interview below which I have been reading for the past 2-3 months


WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF GOING TO THE US
The purpose of going to the us is to pursue Master of Science in computer information systems

HOW DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Did some extensive research using google.com and usnews.com to streamline my choice base on my interest of studies and i saw a couple of schools which Bleep University has to be among the one who suits my goal and ambition
WHY Bleep University
Bleep has the programme i want to study, and they have a small student body which help me adjust to the school better, the small size classes will also help my studies with interactive and friendly learning environment

WHY COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
The world now depend on information for decision-making, having had a background knowledge in computer science, it will prepare me for personal and professional development and for careers in information computer systems to compete with other professionals in managing problems with confidence

WHO IS SPONSORING YOUR STUDIES
My uncle. He is a tax practitioner that consults for several state board of internal revenue like rivers, edo, lagos, akwa-ibom, cross rivers and ekiti state.

WHY UNITED STATE
the standard and quality education in the us, the modern technology and infrastructure available for learning not forgetting the good structure of studies.

COMPUTER SCIENCE
is the scientific & theoretical foundation of information and computation, for the implementation of applications

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Is the process of designing, building, and implementing software solutions that interprets information

HOW LONG WILL YOU BE STUDYING
For about two to three years

WHERE DO YOU INTEND TO STAY
I am planning to live near the university in orange county

TELL ME ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Bleep University is a management university that offers bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and an associate’s degree. It’s located in California with other two campuses in Diego and Virginia. It has a small scale no of student of about 550. The was founded in 1998

WHAT WILL YOU DO AFTER YOUR STUDIES
Come back home and add IT would IT accounting consulting for governments and other organisation, competing with professionals for better career

University of Bedfordshire
Western illinois University
Calums

But on getting there today, the interview go thus:

VO: Morning sir
ME: morning ma
VO:pass me your passport and documents plz(I-20 and DS-160)
ME: passed
She type for almost 2min, meanwhile before going there was this heavy breath and my nerves weren't settled. During this her typing and looking at my documents for almost 2mins, I composed myself

VO:you are going to Callifornia to study what?
Me:Computer information systems
VO: do you have anyone in the US?
ME: YES MA
VO:who?
ME: my uncle
VO: where does he stay?
ME: Berveehills

She now whispered to herself Berveehills Callifornia
I quickly interrupted her and said 'NO in TEXAS' she now said oh Berveehills TEXAS (Make she no go dey get mind say, I no dey go any sch, or nah koz of the man I choose California)

VO: why this Masters
MEmhen nah ther I jonz ooo) I sha said sometin, I didn't stop talking nor make her feel I don't have an answer.

VO: This degree is in what?
ME: Masters degree
VO: you have a bachelors before?
ME: yes ma
VO: in what?
ME: computer science
VO: sch?
ME: BIU
VO: what have you been doing after the bachelors?
ME: did a one year compulsory service here in Nigerian. Work in Bleep as IT SUPPORT and OPERATIONS PERSONNEL. Then work in Bleep as System analyst
VO: ohh! you have always been working with what you studied
ME: all thru
VO: what are the courses you are expecting during this programme
MEon Friday sometin told me to print my timetable from the sch site, that same question has been asked in window 4, so there at the embassy I started cramming some courses) so I gave them to her.
VO: are you married sir?
Me: no ma
VO: who is paying for this?
ME: my uncle
VO: do you have any financial statement of his to show
ME: yes ma, I gave her (she looked looked, checking the balance equivalent in dollars)
VO: what will you be doing after this program
ME: return home, continue working in my present place of work, compete with oda professionals for better career in IT. Then haven fought for change in the current political system in Nigeria I will pursue my political career
VO: political career?
ME: Yes ma! You are running for an office?
VO: no ma,
ME:I was a social media and publicity analyst for some of the elected candidates, I will continue with them come 2018 and then seek for other aspirant to assist in campaigning
VO: I will be approving you visa blabalblabla...


LESSON
The black lady in window 4 denied first 4 people she attended to.
People need to be prepared before they go for interview, koz I was so ashamed by response of some people. Mayb koz they are not on nairaland(this forum)
People are too desperate, whereby making the VO feels this one wan go hussle for yankee.
I was so composed after the first two minutes, when she asked for statements, I took my time, arranged my document back, then look at her.
Even if you are lieing, they want you to convince them with your confidence I kept looking straight to her eyes and was talking to her as my friend... I don't know why she keep calling me SIR. am just 27 and look younger self.
Preparation is key! I used no agent,I wrote no exams,i pay no upfront fee, I did all my self, and I just don't ask questions here, but am a great listener, read every testimony shared here.

Most of all seek God's favour. I fasted for 14days, was to do 21days to the day of interview, but I was advised to do 14days so I wouldn't look skinny to the embassy. Be a giver, especially in the house of God

I thank everyone who has always been asking questions and sharing their testimonies, koz you guys made this a success
God bless you all, and I wish the rest of the applicants God's favour, when they go for their interview.

profojah:
SAT & TOEFL for Undergraduates, GRE & TOEFL for graduates(MSc PhD),..It is advisable, as a genuine prospective student, to do at least one or both, even if your doesn't demand

udeyokay:
Please guru I'm confused now how do I make my appointment confirmation to tally with DS160 confirmation. Please I did not see any column to cue in the DS number to tily.

NeeYoh:
Walspring: I was informed that you school at Minnesota state university, Mankato. Pls how's their graduate program like especially the Msc IT? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

amanze15:
Funny interview today even though I was denied for the second time.....it goes thus?! At abuja!!!

VO: hey good morning
Me: good morning
Vo: documents pls
VO: sorry your fingerprints hasn't reflected. Pls lets have it again,
Me: okay
*four fingers left four finger right two thumbs*
VO: so why are going to the US
ME: for my master degree in geological and geophysical engineering at MST
VO: so how did u get to know about the school
ME: I catalogued using princeton review, usnews e.t.c I got a good review from a professor in my undergraduate school and my brother in law who is an alumni
VO: are u married? *With a smile*
ME: NO* with a smile too*
VO: what would this degree do for U?!
ME: it would come a long way in developing me and setting me up in Nigeria since a lot of expertise and experience and called for in my field, coming home starting up a firm or going back to school as a lecturer
VO: so what have u been doing since secondary oh am sorry since ur university?!
ME: I did the compulsory service which I finished in 22 october 2014 since then I worked as an hydrogeologist trainee at a state firm saddled with the duties of providing water for the rural populace in kogi state
VO: whose sponsoring U?!
Me : my cousin my parents would have loved to sponsored me buh he took it as a sign of gratitude to my parents *she was nt listening*
VO:sorry who do u say was sponsoring u?!
ME: my cousin.............. then she spotted a letterheaded paper from my dad I submitted as a document earlier oh,
VO: he's a successful businessman, he sells localand international manufactured cosmetics and he also into real estate and oil and gas
VO: why would keep such money for u to study abroad?!
ME: *pity and sad face* he's was very supportive of my aspirations to go further my studies in the states after I told him of my plans
VO: how does he makes such profits?! * now I knew she was playing with my head
ME: I explained profiteering 101 to her as a igbo boi wey I be
VO: any bank statement?!
ME: yes passes it
VO* she looks at the current exchange pasted by her side, she zoomed off for like 5 minutes
ME* said hail mary and prayed it clicked
VO : oh am sorry ur visa cant be approved now I wish ur the best of luck in ur future endeavours am sorry
Me: thank u,....

Guess its the sponsor ish, I didn't apply early so I didn't qualify for scholarship, my dad is paying for my trip but he doesn't have cash flow right now, he's cash is in some estate investments and he's at a traditional ruler at my hometown my cousin is the only one with such cash in flow in his accounts......pls house help me on what to do, am keen on furthering my studies I don't have any motives I need your help and advise

virginice:
Any nl in Houston?

Walspring:
You can only make that happen only if you put the ds160 confirmation during your visa appointment booking at their website..

Since you didnt see the column, You need to start a new booking application and follow the procedure then you will see it before you pick a date, i think its before delivery location.

slimmy05:
No one. Come to Chicago or stay alone with the flood

virginice:
Yeye ... The flood/lightening been crazy though. Dulled me yesternight and I heard 4 houses from d north got destroyed. It is well

amanze15:
Funny interview today even though I was denied for the second time.....it goes thus?! At abuja!!!

VO: hey good morning
Me: good morning
Vo: documents pls
VO: sorry your fingerprints hasn't reflected. Pls lets have it again,
Me: okay
*four fingers left four finger right two thumbs*
VO: so why are going to the US
ME: for my master degree in geological and geophysical engineering at MST
VO: so how did u get to know about the school
ME: I catalogued using princeton review, usnews e.t.c I got a good review from a professor in my undergraduate school and my brother in law who is an alumni
VO: are u married? *With a smile*
ME: NO* with a smile too*
VO: what would this degree do for U?!
ME: it would come a long way in developing me and setting me up in Nigeria since a lot of expertise and experience and called for in my field, coming home starting up a firm or going back to school as a lecturer
VO: so what have u been doing since secondary oh am sorry since ur university?!
ME: I did the compulsory service which I finished in 22 october 2014 since then I worked as an hydrogeologist trainee at a state firm saddled with the duties of providing water for the rural populace in kogi state
VO: whose sponsoring U?!
Me : my cousin my parents would have loved to sponsored me buh he took it as a sign of gratitude to my parents *she was nt listening*
VO:sorry who do u say was sponsoring u?!
ME: my cousin.............. then she spotted a letterheaded paper from my dad I submitted as a document earlier oh,
VO: he's a successful businessman, he sells localand international manufactured cosmetics and he also into real estate and oil and gas
VO: why would keep such money for u to study abroad?!
ME: *pity and sad face* he's was very supportive of my aspirations to go further my studies in the states after I told him of my plans
VO: how does he makes such profits?! * now I knew she was playing with my head
ME: I explained profiteering 101 to her as a igbo boi wey I be
VO: any bank statement?!
ME: yes passes it
VO* she looks at the current exchange pasted by her side, she zoomed off for like 5 minutes
ME* said hail mary and prayed it clicked
VO : oh am sorry ur visa cant be approved now I wish ur the best of luck in ur future endeavours am sorry
Me: thank u,....

Guess its the sponsor ish, I didn't apply early so I didn't qualify for scholarship, my dad is paying for my trip but he doesn't have cash flow right now, he's cash is in some estate investments and he's at a traditional ruler at my hometown my cousin is the only one with such cash in flow in his accounts......pls house help me on what to do, am keen on furthering my studies I don't have any motives I need your help and advise

DARKLIGHT:
Congrats, Ddammyrajitola! I tap from your success!

amanze15:
Pls how does the co-sponsor thing work?!

DeeTus:
From my stringent analysis, you don't need any co-sponsor whatsoever, otherwise your application would be denied again.

What you need right now is single sponsor. Your uncle or aunt.

Having your cousin as co-sponsor once again will spell doom to your visa application. Read and be wise.

bbdd:
Bpharm oo

Glocal1:
how did u do it o, do u av any on-d- job research experience, or how did u sell urself to d sch for d phd program. Ur application must av been fantastic for u to av been selected. What were ur gre scores n 1st degree grade/class?