Shakitibob0:
Please what are the steps to securing an undergraduate admission (scholarship) in the usa? I want to start preparing my brother asap - -

There are several of them. If he is aiming for fall next year then he started early which is good....i would say d best bet is studying very hard for SAT and passing it. It is based on the SAt scores that u can access his true position in terms of funding

gunther6:
Just got into Dubai #chilling in a business lounge a swear I must be rich. A lot of rich people around grumbling about the economy , I just look them like fetty WAP. Anyways if you need dollars you can always exchange it at Travelexx at your airlines hub. I just withdrew $500 at #330 to a dollar. If you want to extract maximum value withdraw dirham from an ATM and convert over the counter. I got an extra $39 from that which will soon be spent on another expensive meal, I have found out it is to my liking. Next on is POE say a prayer for Gunther and Dicko. I will post transcript #HavaNagila


Pic 1 Appetizer
Pic 2 main course
Pic 3 Bordeaux one of 4 to go with the food
Pic 4. Johnny Walker

They kept bringing it , dessert dey Thai Rice, Shrimp blah blah , Light bite dey just some minutes before landing... Champagne, mojito , bloody Mary's . I'm currently nursing the mother of all hangovers. 10/10

Baba enter yankee in grandstyle ni. Their father. Come give us story wey pass texrem own ni oh. How did you get your ticket upgraded sef

EliGREEN:
Hello,
I've been following this thread since, but I only read through..
I had my interview on Saturday 23rd this month but was denied the F1 visa
I was asked;
How are you,
Passed my passport
Passed the I-20
What school? --said
What course? ---said
When did u finish sec school---2014
Who is your sponsor---uncle
--------
Sorry you don't qualify
Why?
The letter will explain
I actually have a scanned copy of the I-20 and not the original, that was what the school's admissions counselor sent to me through email.
When I got to the woman who was to verify my documents, she asked why and I told her- I was nervous tho
NB: I had already signed and dated my I-20 since 12th, cos I had to send it to my uncle to see. She even asked if it was since December
When I got to the consular, I was calm
I passed my passport and just my I-20 and just like that, I was denied

I've been thinking of the possibilities that would have caused it
- I made a mistake on the application;
Forgotten my parents DOB( year actually) wasn't filled
-the person who would pay my trip
I wrote my aunt( as being d relative I have there) instead of my sponsor ( uncle)
I'm confused, thinking of choosing another school or asking for another I-20 changing course but having the original copy
I'm going for business administration, undergraduate.
A community college in US
I'm supposed to resume August 8, I could ask the school to extend my resumption date
Cos I really want to resume school ASAP

Some people say otherwise but for me i still thinks its harder to get visa with CC..... what was ur SAT scores and why dont u apply to a Uni instead

larmeedeh:

relatively cheap compared to uni

Ok, but it would have been better if you apply to a university becus to secure a visa with a CC i20 will be tough, but at the same time impossiblity is nothing u just have to prepare very well for your interview, your response should be captivating and convince

LagosismyHome:


There are several of them. If he is aiming for fall next year then he started early which is good....i would say d best bet is studying very hard for SAT and passing it. It is based on the SAt scores that u can access his true position in terms of funding

Thanks må - - - but is there No need to write the toefl exam?

Also can i pm you to get names of some of the schools or you can just drop here?

ecaaychukwu:
Brotherly, I'm just confused and scared whether to reapply again or not because I'm loosing it already.

well a winner never gives up,let other gurus look into this first....or better still you can defer it to spring

Thanks

brightify:
well a winner never gives up,let other gurus look into this first....or better still you can defer it to spring

ecaaychukwu:
Hello gurus in the house,
I'm in a state of depression and I feel disappointed in myself. I've applied for visa 3 times and been denied. The last appointment I had was on Saturday and after the appointment, I wept so bitterly. This was how the interview went:

ME: GOOD MORNING SIR
VO: GOOD MORNING

VO: WHERE ARE YOU GOING?
ME: I'M GOING TO UNI. OF BRIDGEPORT, CT

VO: WHY DO YOU WANT TO GO TO THE US?
ME: I'M GOING TO THE US FOR FURTHER STUDIES PRECISELY TO PURSUE AN MBA DEGREE WITH AN OPTION IN ACCOUNTING.

VO: WHAT DID YOU STUDY IN THE UNIVERSITY?
ME: I STUDIED BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.

VO: WHEN DID YOU GRADUATE?
ME: 2014
.......

The aim of the interview is to check you against section 214(b) and you must watch out for such questions and here is it in your own case,

VO: WHY DO YOU WANT TO GO TO THE US?
ME: I'M GOING TO THE US FOR FURTHER STUDIES PRECISELY TO PURSUE AN MBA DEGREE WITH AN OPTION IN ACCOUNTING.

you could have nailed it. Check Oludare1 transcript how he described the new fund Nigeria government established and he connected why he was going to the US with something with high probability of bringing him back to Nigeria. Whenever you get such questions, it's your opportunity to nail the interview and receive the white paper.

I believe you will make it, reapply and refire.

Hmm...thanks for that

ormorteey:


The aim of the interview is to check you against section 215(b) and you must watch out for such questions and here is it in your own case,

VO: WHY DO YOU WANT TO GO TO THE US?
ME: I'M GOING TO THE US FOR FURTHER STUDIES PRECISELY TO PURSUE AN MBA DEGREE WITH AN OPTION IN ACCOUNTING.

you could have nailed it. Check Oludare1 transcript how he described the new fund Nigeria government established and he connected why he was going to the US with something with high probability of bringing him back to Nigeria. Whenever you get such questions, it's your opportunity to nail the interview and receive the white paper.

I believe you will make it, reapply and refire.

KimoraW:
Hello house.
I have a question for those of us already in the US regarding mobile phones.

1. Is it better to buy your phone from Nigeria or buy in the states? (Heard specs differ and you may have issues using internet with your phone from Nig)
2. Is it better to wait and do the monthly contract thing instead of buying outright?
3. iPhone VS Android? Which is better in the US?

Thanks.

Some of these boils down to personal choices...
1. Some sims dont work with our naija phones. Dont have d technical reason why this problem but i have heard of At&t sim not working but then u put lycramobile and it works. ..and vice versa
2. You can bring your old handset from naija...but if u need to buy a handset then paying small small in contract better than releasing that money one time in buying outright
3. Iphone or Android. ...no answer . This one na personal preference

In america to call and recieve no difference so u have to be aware of that. If u take a contract plan which states lets say 100 minutes then that applies to any calls in or out. Most contract will be unlimited minutes so that helps if u get that package ....contract package will work out cheaper than pay as u go.. ... lycramobile or At&T is popular these days as a cheap contract package but without phone. You can get AT&T monthly package of $25 or if u feel its too expensive u shop around. So all comes down to personal budget

If u homesick and need to call naija frequently. . Calling through rebtel is not bad. You can download on your phone and buy credit to call

Shakitibob0:
Thanks må - - - but is there No need to write the toefl exam?

Also can i pm you to get names of some of the schools or you can just drop here?

The need to write or not depends on the requirement of the school.... for me if u want to chase full funding then Sat , toefl for sure and pass it well....

ormorteey:


Cc imperiouxx, LagosismyHome and all in obamaland

I have responded a bit...... my info might be a bit rusty as i dont live in obamaland

ecaaychukwu:
Hello gurus in the house,

VO: WHERE ARE YOU GOING?
ME: I'M GOING TO UNI. OF BRIDGEPORT, CT

VO: WHY DO YOU WANT TO GO TO THE US?
ME: I'M GOING TO THE US FOR FURTHER STUDIES PRECISELY TO PURSUE AN MBA DEGREE WITH AN OPTION IN ACCOUNTING.

VO: WHAT DID YOU STUDY IN THE UNIVERSITY?
ME: I STUDIED BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.

VO: WHEN DID YOU GRADUATE?
ME: 2014

THANKS

Since it ur 3rd time the first two questions were key and u would have taken it and run with it . Stood out as intelligent to get the Vo attention. I would say especially since its MBA.... does business school people don't play. Very competitive and articulate. ..i didnt get that in ur answers and it would have been better to have received feedback after 1st interview if not u just keep going back saying the same things and accumulating rejection.

Next steps i am not sure ...... you can try again because if u want something u gat to chase it with all u have. But d next time u would need lots of prayers and better responses

Walks in peeps on thread. About to walk out then remembers gunther6 is in Dubai. Oh well Doha is cool just ate piZza and fresh juice. 21 dollars total. Waiting for boarding at 5:20 am. Oh we'll see ya all soon. Hugs and kisses.

texrem:


My time don diff from una own now...

see fronting. If u slap u with used bathroom slippers.

Except you are flying first class, business or you are using your miles & smiles points. otherwise you see your seat number when you get your boarding pass. the no after TK is flight no

Tods:


Not dat one. If u could send it, i'll show u.

LagosismyHome:


Some of these boils down to personal choices...
1. Some sims dont work with our naija phones. Dont have d technical reason why this problem but i have heard of At&t sim not working but then u put lycramobile and it works. ..and vice versa
2. You can bring your old handset from naija...but if u need to buy a handset then paying small small in contract better than releasing that money one time in buying outright
3. Iphone or Android. ...no answer . This one na personal preference

In america to call and recieve no difference so u have to be aware of that. If u take a contract plan which states lets say 100 minutes then that applies to any calls in or out. Most contract will be unlimited minutes so that helps if u get that package ....contract package will work out cheaper than pay as u go.. ... lycramobile or At&T is popular these days as a cheap contract package but without phone. You can get AT&T monthly package of $25 or if u feel its too expensive u shop around. So all comes down to personal budget

If u homesick and need to call naija frequently. . Calling through rebtel is not bad. You can download on your phone and buy credit to call

AT&T for $25? AT&T and Verizon have the most expensive plans in the country.

biikeys:


AT&T for $25? AT&T and Verizon have the most expensive plans in the country.

Ok ..kindly recommend cheaper plans or good deals for incoming student

Personally I think Simplemobile is the best $25 includes free international texting. Its also good to check the coverage map of any carrier/simcard plus the phone compatibility (if its a simcard and non-contract). Contract is a No-No. paying for the phone plus the plan!. I thought you were in the US

LagosismyHome:


Ok ..kindly recommend cheaper plans for incoming student

dickoflife:
Walks in peeps on thread. About to walk out then remembers gunther6 is in Dubai. Oh well Doha is cool just ate piZza and fresh juice. 21 dollars total. Waiting for boarding at 5:20 am. Oh we'll see ya all soon. Hugs and kisses.

dickoflife u don abandon ur babes for sexuality thread,especially dat anniky chic..lololzzzzz.. Omor hope say u been settle dat chic before u ball out. Lolzzz.. U toomuch ooo. U no come complete ur stories..lolzzz

Mekurexx:
Personally I think Simplemobile is the best $25 includes free international texting. Its also good to check the coverage map of any carrier/simcard plus the phone compatibility (if its a simcard and non-contract). Contract is a No-No. paying for the phone plus the plan!. I thought you were in the US

There you go..LagosismyHome

Mekurexx:
Personally I think Simplemobile is the best $25 includes free international texting. Its also good to check the coverage map of any carrier/simcard plus the phone compatibility (if its a simcard and non-contract). Contract is a No-No. paying for the phone plus the plan!. I thought you were in the US

which US? Person wey dey troll.

Urbanboy:
@tods did you book your ticket online? I booked my Turkish airline ticket online via Turkish airline website and I was sent Eticket to my mail. Please how will I know my seat number? Is the Eticket the same as paper ticket?

you will be issued a boarding pass when checking in to board, that will contain your seat number

ecaaychukwu:
Brotherly, I'm just confused and scared whether to reapply again or not because I'm loosing it already.

Reapply again. Your profile is good and aside your confidence level, I think from your transcript you didn't mention why you chose MBA and how it fits your career path. Maybe because tthe VO didn't directly ask you, but your strategy next time is to chip it in immediately you are asked about what course you re going to study.
Please don't give up.

EliGREEN:
Hello,
I've been following this thread since, but I only read through..
I had my interview on Saturday 23rd this month but was denied the F1 visa
I was asked;
How are you,
Passed my passport
Passed the I-20
What school? --said
What course? ---said
When did u finish sec school---2014
Who is your sponsor---uncle
--------
Sorry you don't qualify
Why?
The letter will explain
I actually have a scanned copy of the I-20 and not the original, that was what the school's admissions counselor sent to me through email.
When I got to the woman who was to verify my documents, she asked why and I told her- I was nervous tho
NB: I had already signed and dated my I-20 since 12th, cos I had to send it to my uncle to see. She even asked if it was since December
When I got to the consular, I was calm
I passed my passport and just my I-20 and just like that, I was denied

I've been thinking of the possibilities that would have caused it
- I made a mistake on the application;
Forgotten my parents DOB( year actually) wasn't filled
-the person who would pay my trip
I wrote my aunt( as being d relative I have there) instead of my sponsor ( uncle)
I'm confused, thinking of choosing another school or asking for another I-20 changing course but having the original copy
I'm going for business administration, undergraduate.
A community college in US
I'm supposed to resume August 8, I could ask the school to extend my resumption date
Cos I really want to resume school ASAP

Hello,

I am sorry for the denial but I think you have pointed out the mistakes yourself.

*You must go with your Original I-20
*Do not apply to a community college
*Be careful and honest in filling your I-20
*Do not be nervous
*Take up the shield of Confidence



NB- No school will want you to use a scanned copy of your I-20 for your visa processing. I think you may be too "forward" in booking an appointment. It's not bad to be but only when you have all your documents intact. I guess it was sent to you so as to know it's content especially to use the Servis ID on it for servis payment.

I am deeply sorry for the denial and do hope you will make necessary corrections to avoid any disappointment in the near future.


Best!!!

gunther6:
Just got into Dubai #chilling in a business lounge a swear I must be rich. A lot of rich people around grumbling about the economy , I just look them like fetty WAP. Anyways if you need dollars you can always exchange it at Travelexx at your airlines hub. I just withdrew $500 at #330 to a dollar. If you want to extract maximum value withdraw dirham from an ATM and convert over the counter. I got an extra $39 from that which will soon be spent on another expensive meal, I have found out it is to my liking. Next on is POE say a prayer for Gunther and Dicko. I will post transcript #HavaNagila


Pic 1 Appetizer
Pic 2 main course
Pic 3 Bordeaux one of 4 to go with the food
Pic 4. Johnny Walker

They kept bringing it , dessert dey Thai Rice, Shrimp blah blah , Light bite dey just some minutes before landing... Champagne, mojito , bloody Mary's . I'm currently nursing the mother of all hangovers. 10/10

Chisos

ecaaychukwu:
Hello gurus in the house,
I'm in a state of depression and I feel disappointed in myself. I've applied for visa 3 times and been denied. The last appointment I had was on Saturday and after the appointment, I wept so bitterly. This was how the interview went:

ME: GOOD MORNING SIR
VO: GOOD MORNING

VO: WHERE ARE YOU GOING?
ME: I'M GOING TO UNI. OF BRIDGEPORT, CT

VO: WHY DO YOU WANT TO GO TO THE US?
ME: I'M GOING TO THE US FOR FURTHER STUDIES PRECISELY TO PURSUE AN MBA DEGREE WITH AN OPTION IN ACCOUNTING.

VO: WHAT DID YOU STUDY IN THE UNIVERSITY?
ME: I STUDIED BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.

VO: WHEN DID YOU GRADUATE?
ME: 2014

VO: WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING EVER SINCE THEN?
ME: WELL, I WENT FOR A COMPULSORY ONE YEAR NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE AND AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE SERVICE I GOT A JOB WITH ACCESS BANK.

VO: WHAT DO YOU DO WITH ACCESS BANK?
ME: *I LISTED THE JOB TITLE AND ALL ITS FUNCTIONS*

VO: WHO'S SPONSORING YOU?
ME: MY FATHER

VO: WHAT DOES HE DO?
ME: HE'S A MANAGING PARTNER OF A CONSULTING FIRM (RENAISSANCEPLUX CONSULTING) THAT'S ALSO INTO AUDITING, REAL ESTATE MGT AND HUMAN RESOURCE.

THE NEXT WAS I'M SORRY YOU HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE PROVE THAT YOU'VE STRONG TIES BACK HOME. I JUST BECAME WEAK AND DUMBFOUNDED.

PLS GURUS IN THE HOUSE, COME TO MY AID, BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE. MY PROGRAM KICKS OFF 23RD AUG., 2016.

THANKS

I can imagine what how you feel. I am so sorry about that. It seems you answered your questions well.

You didn't tell us of your confidence level, remember it's key!!!

brightify:
with my little understanding I see nothing wrong with this transcript,and i actually do not know your level of confidence and how you responseded when answering the questuons.but my advice is to pray like ever before because you only need God intervention

Exactly

ormorteey:


The aim of the interview is to check you against section 214(b) and you must watch out for such questions and here is it in your own case,

VO: WHY DO YOU WANT TO GO TO THE US?
ME: I'M GOING TO THE US FOR FURTHER STUDIES PRECISELY TO PURSUE AN MBA DEGREE WITH AN OPTION IN ACCOUNTING.

you could have nailed it. Check Oludare1 transcript how he described the new fund Nigeria government established and he connected why he was going to the US with something with high probability of bringing him back to Nigeria. Whenever you get such questions, it's your opportunity to nail the interview and receive the white paper.

I believe you will make it, reapply and refire.

I think that's motivational.
*now reapply and fire-God help this time!!!

biikeys:


AT&T for $25? AT&T and Verizon have the most expensive plans in the country.

I fell mugu for the first three months. $50 monthly. Freaking expensive.

hardeorlah:
what family and friends think when someone live in america

Haha

femi321:

Mr Femi Congratulations wishing best of luck in with your new fortune, please i need help with how to get the pdf on materials thanks i am going to PM you sir if you dont mind