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tolutweety:

Glory to the Almighty, and to a lot of people who made this happen.
Special mention to the big guns in the house whose time and advices I poached on.- deetus, texrem, msnas, lagosismyhome,walspring,...
I did mock interviews twice with deetus, once with texrem, twice with an offline colleague; until i came up with satisfactory answers to all questions they could have asked , even before the d-day.

Fast forward to today...

ME : Good morning
Vo : *no reply *
ME : How was your night ?
Vo : *no reply *
ME: *I don enter this one today*

Vo : pass me your passport and your i20
Me : have it, ma
Vo : why do you want to study computer science ?
Me : I will be studying computer science, with a concenteration on networking and security because _ computer science is about experience and exposure.i have gotten few years experience on the field, it's high time I got the needed edge and exposure ._It will give me the boost needed to start my new role in a job i just got, as the head ,cloud computing engineer; which I will be resuming here in Nigeria, immediately after my masters program.
Vo: *was busy typing all the while , paused for a minute, looks at me ,then continued typing *
Vo : where do you work now?
Me : I am a Network Service support staff of a commercial bank in Nigeria.
Vo : why University of louisiana?
Me : *smiles* * composes myself a little * .. UL has a curriculum that fits my area of interest.Beyond that, I am particularly interested in the research area by one of my would-be professors-Prof , who is into high performance cloud computing.This area happens to be related to the new role i have been given in my new place of work , so I look forward to working with him.
I contacted him already, and i remember him saying in one of the skye interviews we did, that he is interested in me joining his team. According to him, his research team has students from all continent,but Africa,and he looks forward to me representing Africa in the team.
Vo : who is sponsoring you ?
Me: my uncle will be sponsoring me , He works with Dell Computers, Texas . I also have some personal savings which could take care of some personal expenses.Besides, I have some investments and properties that also brings returns ... *proceeds to bring out the documents and statement of accounts*
Vo: don't bother , i don't need them
Me : * maka why!!...why the lady wan pour sand for my garri like this * * waits anxiously as she continues typing*
Vo: I will be approving your visa. ...bla bla bla
Me: * takes the white paper and the i20 from her ...and jets out of the building before she changes her mind*



Special mention to cseejah; I really look forward to hearing the good news from you.

This thread helped me a lot. -Good work guys .

Congrats and enjoy your success. Cseejah is really working hard but needs some little finishing touches.

tolutweety:

Glory to the Almighty, and to a lot of people who made this happen.
Special mention to the big guns in the house whose time and advices I poached on.- deetus, texrem, msnas, lagosismyhome,walspring,...
I did mock interviews twice with deetus, once with texrem, twice with an offline colleague; until i came up with satisfactory answers to all questions they could have asked , even before the d-day.

Fast forward to today...

ME : Good morning
Vo : *no reply *
ME : How was your night ?
Vo : *no reply *
ME: *I don enter this one today*

Vo : pass me your passport and your i20
Me : have it, ma
Vo : why do you want to study computer science ?
Me : I will be studying computer science, with a concenteration on networking and security because _ computer science is about experience and exposure.i have gotten few years experience on the field, it's high time I got the needed edge and exposure ._It will give me the boost needed to start my new role in a job i just got, as the head ,cloud computing engineer; which I will be resuming here in Nigeria, immediately after my masters program.
Vo: *was busy typing all the while , paused for a minute, looks at me ,then continued typing *
Vo : where do you work now?
Me : I am a Network Service support staff of a commercial bank in Nigeria.
Vo : why University of louisiana?
Me : *smiles* * composes myself a little * .. UL has a curriculum that fits my area of interest.Beyond that, I am particularly interested in the research area by one of my would-be professors-Prof , who is into high performance cloud computing.This area happens to be related to the new role i have been given in my new place of work , so I look forward to working with him.
I contacted him already, and i remember him saying in one of the skye interviews we did, that he is interested in me joining his team. According to him, his research team has students from all continent,but Africa,and he looks forward to me representing Africa in the team.
Vo : who is sponsoring you ?
Me: my uncle will be sponsoring me , He works with Dell Computers, Texas . I also have some personal savings which could take care of some personal expenses.Besides, I have some investments and properties that also brings returns ... *proceeds to bring out the documents and statement of accounts*
Vo: don't bother , i don't need them
Me : * maka why!!...why this lady wan pour sand for my garri like this * * waits anxiously as she continues typing*
Vo: I will be approving your visa. ...bla bla bla
Me: * takes the white paper and the i20 from her ...and jets out of the building before she changes her mind*



Special mention to cseejah; I really look forward to hearing the good news from you.
and ladyf : she can review statement of purpose, for Africa, and still find error to correct. . Appreciate every little thing you did.

This thread helped me a lot. -Good work guys .

Nice one Boss, God bless you... But you wan go dey bring out document wey dem no ask for?

I graduated from secondary school 2010.. and got my diploma but didn't fill that on my ds 160 ..if asked what u was doing for 6 yrs ..."saying when I finish secondary school then dad business was down and he could not afford to send me to school since I got two of my elder sis I'm the university I was told to chill a while and help in the family business .but now the business is booming and got backup and my sis graduated " is that a good answer for that? Pls I need your opinion ..my interview is this week

Chiezzh:
Good morning
I'm applying as an undergraduate is it safe to tell the vo you plan of continuing with your masters after your undergraduate studies .instead of returNing back to your country ??

I don't think you should do that.
It only creates suspiciousness and attracts more questions.

Why is it that all these VOs don't like responding to greetings, especially the female ones. Seems they don't jst like seeing us around.

saninwa:
Why is it that all these VOs don't like responding to greetings, especially the female ones. Seems they don't jst like seeing us around.

If they don't respond no prob,as long as the visa is granted.

TonnyTee:
If they don't respond no prob,as long as the visa is granted.

True talk. Make them chop their response.

tolutweety:

Glory to the Almighty, and to a lot of people who made this happen.
Special mention to the big guns in the house whose time and advices I poached on.- deetus, texrem, msnas, lagosismyhome,walspring,...
I did mock interviews twice with deetus, once with texrem, twice with an offline colleague; until i came up with satisfactory answers to all questions they could have asked , even before the d-day.

Fast forward to today...

ME : Good morning
Vo : *no reply *
ME : How was your night ?
Vo : *no reply *
ME: *I don enter this one today*

Vo : pass me your passport and your i20
Me : have it, ma
Vo : why do you want to study computer science ?
Me : I will be studying computer science, with a concenteration on networking and security because _ computer science is about experience and exposure.i have gotten few years experience on the field, it's high time I got the needed edge and exposure ._It will give me the boost needed to start my new role in a job i just got, as the head ,cloud computing engineer; which I will be resuming here in Nigeria, immediately after my masters program.
Vo: *was busy typing all the while , paused for a minute, looks at me ,then continued typing *
Vo : where do you work now?
Me : I am a Network Service support staff of a commercial bank in Nigeria.
Vo : why University of louisiana?
Me : *smiles* * composes myself a little * .. UL has a curriculum that fits my area of interest.Beyond that, I am particularly interested in the research area by one of my would-be professors-Prof , who is into high performance cloud computing.This area happens to be related to the new role i have been given in my new place of work , so I look forward to working with him.
I contacted him already, and i remember him saying in one of the skye interviews we did, that he is interested in me joining his team. According to him, his research team has students from all continent,but Africa,and he looks forward to me representing Africa in the team.
Vo : who is sponsoring you ?
Me: my uncle will be sponsoring me , He works with Dell Computers, Texas . I also have some personal savings which could take care of some personal expenses.Besides, I have some investments and properties that also brings returns ... *proceeds to bring out the documents and statement of accounts*
Vo: don't bother , i don't need them
Me : * maka why!!...why this lady wan pour sand for my garri like this * * waits anxiously as she continues typing*
Vo: I will be approving your visa. ...bla bla bla
Me: * takes the white paper and the i20 from her ...and jets out of the building before she changes her mind*



Special mention to cseejah; I really look forward to hearing the good news from you.
and ladyf : she can review statement of purpose, for Africa, and still find error to correct. . Appreciate every little thing you did.

This thread helped me a lot. -Good work guys .

Congrats!!!

Hello guys,
please any ideas on getting good and affordable leather gloves? Location? Prices
This weather is dealing with me and I stupidly failed to take advantage of black friday sales.
I also do not want to make the yet again stupid mistake I did while choosing a network
provider.
cc OjaP msnas mystiqme godG bigfrancis21 slimmy05 warriboy21 biikeys and all my people here

Chiezzh:
I graduated from secondary school 2010.. and got my diploma but didn't fill that on my ds 160 ..if asked what u was doing for 6 yrs ..."saying when I finish secondary school then dad business was down and he could not afford to send me to school since I got two of my elder sis I'm the university I was told to chill a while and help in the family business .but now the business is booming and got backup and my sis graduated " is that a good answer for that? Pls I need your opinion ..my interview is this week

I would advice you to get a stronger point if u can
But if not put it in a good or convincing way I know u can do better.

Thanks alot

LagosismyHome:
Congrats great news this morning and quick update.... may God bless your new journey

Thanks everyone...really appreciate

You guys going for interview should be careful. Don't bring out your documents if you're not asked. It shows you're desperate. Some people go wan show VO 50m bank statement,money wey no fit pay tuition in some school.
I don talk my own.

OluDare01:
You guys going for interview should be careful. Don't bring out your documents if you're not asked. It shows you're desperate. Some people go wan show VO 50m bank statement,money wey no fit pay tuition in some school.
I don talk my own.

True.
Ppl plz,do not b too forward.

Pls more opinions I'm My last post ....my interview is very near ..I'm comfùsed

ponpon:
Nice one Boss, God bless you... But you wan go dey bring out document wey dem no ask for?

That was a very wrong move he made,thank God he got the visa.

Prospective interviewee,never attempt to bring out any docs if you are not told to do so.

sirRiddy:
Hello guys,
please any ideas on getting good and affordable leather gloves? Location? Prices
This weather is dealing with me and I stupidly failed to take advantage of black friday sales.
I also do not want to make the yet again stupid mistake I did while choosing a network
provider.
cc OjaP msnas mystiqme godG bigfrancis21 slimmy05 warriboy21 biikeys and all my people here

You basically want gloves with cashmere lining to keep your hands warm. You might have issues getting the right fit if you order online, so might be a good idea to walk into a Macy's.

Thank you very much sir.

biikeys:
You basically want gloves with cashmere lining to keep your hands warm. You might have issues getting the right fit if you order online, so might be a good idea to walk into a Macy's.

tolutweety:

Glory to the Almighty, and to a lot of people who made this happen.
Special mention to the big guns in the house whose time and advices I poached on.- deetus, texrem, msnas, lagosismyhome,walspring,...
I did mock interviews twice with deetus, once with texrem, twice with an offline colleague; until i came up with satisfactory answers to all questions they could have asked , even before the d-day.

Fast forward to today...

ME : Good morning
Vo : *no reply *
ME : How was your night ?
Vo : *no reply *
ME: *I don enter this one today*

Vo : pass me your passport and your i20
Me : have it, ma
Vo : why do you want to study computer science ?
Me : I will be studying computer science, with a concenteration on networking and security because _ computer science is about experience and exposure.i have gotten few years experience on the field, it's high time I got the needed edge and exposure ._It will give me the boost needed to start my new role in a job i just got, as the head ,cloud computing engineer; which I will be resuming here in Nigeria, immediately after my masters program.
Vo: *was busy typing all the while , paused for a minute, looks at me ,then continued typing *
Vo : where do you work now?
Me : I am a Network Service support staff of a commercial bank in Nigeria.
Vo : why University of louisiana?
Me : *smiles* * composes myself a little * .. UL has a curriculum that fits my area of interest.Beyond that, I am particularly interested in the research area by one of my would-be professors-Prof , who is into high performance cloud computing.This area happens to be related to the new role i have been given in my new place of work , so I look forward to working with him.
I contacted him already, and i remember him saying in one of the skye interviews we did, that he is interested in me joining his team. According to him, his research team has students from all continent,but Africa,and he looks forward to me representing Africa in the team.
Vo : who is sponsoring you ?
Me: my uncle will be sponsoring me , He works with Dell Computers, Texas . I also have some personal savings which could take care of some personal expenses.Besides, I have some investments and properties that also brings returns ... *proceeds to bring out the documents and statement of accounts*
Vo: don't bother , i don't need them
Me : * maka why!!...why this lady wan pour sand for my garri like this * * waits anxiously as she continues typing*
Vo: I will be approving your visa. ...bla bla bla
Me: * takes the white paper and the i20 from her ...and jets out of the building before she changes her mind*



Special mention to cseejah; I really look forward to hearing the good news from you.
and ladyf : she can review statement of purpose, for Africa, and still find error to correct. . Appreciate every little thing you did.

This thread helped me a lot. -Good work guys .

Congrats Boss. Nice one

sirRiddy:
Hello guys,
please any ideas on getting good and affordable leather gloves? Location? Prices
This weather is dealing with me and I stupidly failed to take advantage of black friday sales.
I also do not want to make the yet again stupid mistake I did while choosing a network
provider.
cc OjaP msnas mystiqme godG bigfrancis21 slimmy05 warriboy21 biikeys and all my people here

goodwill, Salvation Army. But f you have some extra cash try www.6pm.com they have 15% off and free shipping.

Thanks. Duly appreciated!

slimmy2005:
goodwill, Salvation Army. But f you have some extra cash try www.6pm.com they have 15% off and free shipping.

Chiezzh:
Pls more opinions I'm My last post ....my interview is very near ..I'm comfùsed

instead of all these one liners ....do a detail transcript with 10 to 15 frequently asked questions from NL Transcript and give to some gurus or Nl members (not me sha, i am currently very busy ) to review , give u detailed feedback and guidance

tolutweety:
Visa Approved at exactly 7:48am,this morning !!!!
Welcome to Obamaland. ..... their father !


Full transcript loading soon.

Congrats boss

sirRiddy:
Thanks. Duly appreciated!

Khols is a good store too and Ross.

hey guys do you have to create a new ds-160 after a being refused or you can just use the old one again..since no information is changing

Hello guys. Thanks for the good job. I'm an ardent follower of this thread and iv learnt a lot I must say. I made a promise dat I'd share my transcript whether approved or not so someone can learn from it.

Thanks to airich01 who helped pay my sevis, although I had contacted sirddy, Mayflower and walspring who also agreed to assist pay. Thanks guys.

Visa approved today 28th 7:15 am appointment, Lagos. Was asked only 3 questions.

Back date to 27th, arrived lagos at about 7:00 pm. Fesobi (thanks bro) already told me how to locate a hotel at Lewis street obalende. Checked in and was seriously hungry from the journey. The hotel had only EBA and eguisi soup. Haa..I didn't want to eat anything that would affect my body system as I and eguisi have not been on good terms for a while now(make I nor go dey sh*t for embassy). Went out to look for something more suitable to eat. All the while, the visa interview was on my mind (how would it go? Hope I get a white paper? What shud I even wear? Hope my punk (hairstyle) will not disqualify me? Hope a Jean won't be too casual? etc)

I just took the food back to the hotel, ate and revised the 3 questions I felt were most important to me( what are u goin to do in the USA?, How did u find out about this sch?, Why did u choose this school).  I knew I'd be able to handle any other question thrown at me, but those 3 questions had to be given perfect answers).

Interview day. Arrived the consulate at about 6:30am. Waited for a while then a man told those of us for 7:15 to queue up. Did all d formalities and we got into the hell.

A lot of persons were being denied cos I was seeing blue slips.  Didn't loose focus tho. Was trying to strike up a conversation with some peeps while waiting for biometrics but no one was willing to talk (in my mind, I was like: haa! Why una just serious like dis nawww).

While waiting I heard someone's interview and he was really doing great with the while Lady VO at the extreme end. When he mentioned the name of his school, I just knew who it was cos we had been in communication via contact gotten here on NL (he is right here on this thread). His visa was approved too (the Lady VO obviously had no choice).

Now my interview:

VO: Goodmorning Hw are u
Me: I'm well thanks (smiling)
VO: Pass me ur passport and i-20
Me: Here u go (passing it to him and smiling)
VO: Types for a while...(checks the i-20 again and murmurs *Valparaiso* How did u know about this school?
Me: My senior colleague in the office had his Msc in this same school. He is pretty good with his job. That is enough testament to the soundness of the program...(paused for a while) then continued talking.... Hence, I thought to apply and I got admitted.. And here am I today.
VO: You said you work for .........company, what does the company do?
ME: Its a conglomerate into several business segments of the Nigerian economy from shipping to maritime to oil and gas to IT etc.
VO: Okay. Passes me the white paper..Pick up your passport at Isolo after...bla bla bla (didn't even hear the other things he said: I only heard have a nice day and I said thank you and left).

I was surprised cos I was expecting more questions. No documents, didn't even ask about sponsor, or the number of schs applied to..I really give thanks to God and this wonderful thread.

Someone gave me an advise that I used and (maybe) it worked. Maybe it will work for someone too:

1). Don't be nonchalant with the interview but find a way to come through to the VO as really interested (but not interested) in the visa. Be calm when speaking and be bold too.

2). Dress comfortably. A suit may not be necessary. Wear something that ud be confident in. I wore a Jean and v-neck T-shirt. When I looked round the interview room, a lot of peeps wore suits or at least tucked in their shirts. I almost let it affect me (tinking I was under-dressed) but I didn't. Trust me when I say I was the only one wearing a jean and T-shirt (with good shoes tho ) cos that's how I dress. I'm not really a suit person (last time I wore one was during the job interview where I currently work).

So, be comfortable in whatever u put on (whether suit, jean or native).

3). Be confident, maintain eye contact with the VO.

Above all, Pray and let God take control.

Wishing u all the best.

sirRiddy:
Hello guys,
please any ideas on getting good and affordable leather gloves? Location? Prices
This weather is dealing with me and I stupidly failed to take advantage of black friday sales.
I also do not want to make the yet again stupid mistake I did while choosing a network
provider.
cc OjaP msnas mystiqme godG bigfrancis21 slimmy05 warriboy21 biikeys and all my people here

It's surprising. Many ordinary gloves going for over $20 (N9000). Boss, you should be balling in Manhattan sha. At least, you guys still get double digit temperatures (in degree Celsius) during the day. In the meantime before you get your gloves when outdoors, always wear a hoodie into which you can put your fists in the pockets.

Congratulations Zino! All the best. I was interviewed by the VO (Lady) at d extreme end. I was wearing a black shirt on blue jean n an ash high boot. I think i saw someone like u according to ur description. I will b picking my passport at Isolo too. Congrats once again

Zino55:
Hello guys. Thanks for the good job. I'm an ardent follower of this thread and iv learnt a lot I must say. I made a promise dat I'd share my transcript whether approved or not so someone can learn from it.

Thanks to airich01 who helped pay my sevis, although I had contacted sirddy, Mayflower and walspring who also agreed to assist pay. Thanks guys.

Visa approved today 28th 7:15 am appointment, Lagos. Was asked only 3 questions.

Back date to 27th, arrived lagos at about 7:00 pm. Fesobi (thanks bro) already told me how to locate a hotel at Lewis street obalende. Checked in and was seriously hungry from the journey. The hotel had only EBA and eguisi soup. Haa..I didn't want to eat anything that would affect my body system as I and eguisi have not been on good terms for a while now(make I nor go dey sh*t for embassy). Went out to look for something more suitable to eat. All the while, the visa interview was on my mind (how would it go? Hope I get a white paper? What shud I even wear? Hope my punk (hairstyle) will not disqualify me? Hope a Jean won't be too casual? etc)

I just took the food back to the hotel, ate and revised the 3 questions I felt were most important to me( what are u goin to do in the USA?, How did u find out about this sch?, Why did u choose this school).  I knew I'd be able to handle any other question thrown at me, but those 3 questions had to be given perfect answers).

Interview day. Arrived the consulate at about 6:30am. Waited for a while then a man told those of us for 7:15 to queue up. Did all d formalities and we got into the hell.

A lot of persons were being denied cos I was seeing blue slips.  Didn't loose focus tho. Was trying to strike up a conversation with some peeps while waiting for biometrics but no one was willing to talk (in my mind, I was like: haa! Why una just serious like dis nawww).

While waiting I heard someone's interview and he was really doing great with the while Lady VO at the extreme end. When he mentioned the name of his school, I just knew who it was cos we had been in communication via contact gotten here on NL (he is right here on this thread). His visa was approved too (the Lady VO obviously had no choice).

Now my interview:

VO: Goodmorning Hw are u
Me: I'm well thanks (smiling)
VO: Pass me ur passport and i-20
Me: Here u go (passing it to him and smiling)
VO: Types for a while...(checks the i-20 again and murmurs *Valparaiso* How did u know about this school?
Me: My senior colleague in the office had his Msc in this same school. He is pretty good with his job. That is enough testament to the soundness of the program...(paused for a while) then continued talking.... Hence, I thought to apply and I got admitted.. And here am I today.
VO: You said you work for .........company, what does the company do?
ME: Its a conglomerate into several business segments of the Nigerian economy from shipping to maritime to oil and gas to IT etc.
VO: Okay. Passes me the white paper..Pick up your passport at Isolo after...bla bla bla (didn't even hear the other things he said: I only heard have a nice day and I said thank you and left).

I was surprised cos I was expecting more questions. No documents, didn't even ask about sponsor, or the number of schs applied to..I really give thanks to God and this wonderful thread.

Someone gave me an advise that I used and (maybe) it worked. Maybe it will work for someone too:

1). Don't be nonchalant with the interview but find a way to come through to the VO as really interested (but not interested) in the visa. Be calm when speaking and be bold too.

2). Dress comfortably. A suit may not be necessary. Wear something that ud be confident in. I wore a Jean and v-neck T-shirt. When I looked round the interview room, a lot of peeps wore suits or at least tucked in their shirts. I almost let it affect me (tinking I was under-dressed) but I didn't. Trust me when I say I was the only one wearing a jean and T-shirt (with good shoes tho ) cos that's how I dress. I'm not really a suit person (last time I wore one was during the job interview where I currently work).

So, be comfortable in whatever u put on (whether suit, jean or native).

3). Be confident, maintain eye contact with the VO.

Above all, Pray and let God take control.

Wishing u all the best.

Where can i download SAT practice test questions online
Post the link if you can assist please