ishow:
Hi all, I have been a silent follower and I have learnt a lot from this forum. My Visa was approved yesterday morning at Lagos Embassy. A big thank you to everyone who has contributed one way or the other to this thread. Here is my Interview Transcript

VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning (Wiith Smiile)

VO: Pass me your Passport and I20
Me: Passed it

VO: Why are you going to the US
Me: For my Master degree in Information System and Management

VO: What school
Me: Carnegie Mellon University

VO: When did you finish your Bsc
Me: 2007

VO: Where do yo work now
Me: I worked as Team Lead, Implementation and Support at XXXXXX company where I deploy software Solution to Investment Banks. Company XXXX is a local partner to XXXX software solution an Indian based company.

VO: When did you finish your Secondary
Me: 2001

VO: Are you Married
Me: Yes

VO: How are you paying for this
Me: I got a partial scholarship from the school and I have got an approved loan from XXXX company for the remaining part.

VO: Is the company here in Nigeria
Me: No, it's a UK based company

VO: I'm approving your Visa ...............
Me: Thank you ( and Left)

No document ask and whole thing was less than 5mins. In my view, I think applying to high profile school helps.

Congrats,
My guess should be PF for the loan
I wish to make some inquiries from you. I sent you a PM
Thanks

chinemomah2020:
Hello Great guru's in the house.. please i have a big question that has been bordering me and i need urgent response please guys. Have received my admission letter and i-20. But i didn't write any exam like TOFEL or SAT but i did well English in my O' level result and the school didn't ask for any of those and i also saw this on the school website:-

ETSU is no longer requiring SAT or ACT scores for admission from international students who complete secondary education outside of the United States.   ETSU strongly advises that students who take the SAT or ACT request scores to be sent to ETSU in the event that the students want to apply for scholarships.  Students who do not submit official SAT or ACT scores to ETSU will be required to take the COMPASS test upon arriving on campus.  The COMPASS test results determine placement in university level courses. Submitting SAT or ACT scores would eliminate the requirement to test upon arrival at ETSU.

ACT/SAT scores may be recommended or required if:

·   the applicant is applying for competitive scholarships;
·   the applicant is applying for admission into a specific program;
·  the applicant believes test scores provide further evidence of academic ability; or
·  the applicant is a prospective student-athlete.
Information about programs that require ACT/SAT scores is available on the websites that describe the program. 

Now my big question is? What will i tell the VO if am been ask Did you write any Exam..?

Please kindly advice me on what to say @ Lagosismyhome, Fedoricko, happyday Walspring.

Taking standardize test is not a perquisite to obtaining a travel visa. On the other hand, it add to the strength of your entire application.
As stated above, all who didn't take the SAT would be made to take a COMPASS test to determine their placement.
In my opinion you should have taken the SAT. At least that would have made you eligible for some sort of financial aid. Well, your folks may be up to the financial tasks.
Wish you all the best.

Pls, I was given a memo bearing Tb at the US embassy. After the guy that checked my ds-160 at the embassy told me I have a conflicting barcode different from what they have on their list. .He said I should reschedule my interview as well. All these happened on Tuesday. Pls what is the way forward around this?

chinemomah2020:
Hello Great guru's in the house.. please i have a big question that has been bordering me and i need urgent response please guys. Have received my admission letter and i-20. But i didn't write any exam like TOFEL or SAT but i did well English in my O' level result and the school didn't ask for any of those and i also saw this on the school website:-

ETSU strongly advises that students who take the SAT or ACT request scores to be sent to ETSU in the event that the students want to apply for scholarships.  Students who do not submit official SAT or ACT scores to ETSU will be required to take the COMPASS test upon arriving on campus. 

Ouch! This is a case of eating your cake and wants to have it. This isn't even a matter of the VO (that's a later discussion).
Let's take it from the scholarship horn. Except you are super hyper financially buoyant, 4 years international undergraduate tuition and expenses ain't no joke in the US (financially) so a scholarship would have been the best bet.

Secondly, even if you decide to proceed without a scholarship, you would still take the COMPASS test upon arrival which is equivalent to the SAT you evaded meaning you still took a standardized test anyway. Why not take the SAT that guarantees a scholarship since you would still be required to take another test?
That's not a smart move if you ask me. You really don't want to be struggling with financial burdens while trying to focus on your academics.

As for the VO part- Well, I'll say you should be more worried about the financial aspect of your education and I sincerely wish you all the very best with your interview.

My Dad is cable of paying my Undergraduate fee till i finish my course besides my course is starting by August 28th so i don't think there is much time for me to apply for SAT Exam.

chinemomah2020:
My Dad is cable of paying my Undergraduate fee till i finish my course besides my course is starting by August 28th so i don't think there is much time for me to apply for SAT Exam.

If that be the case, all you need is to prove to the VO you are financially capable if asked.

LagosismyHome:


It would be stated on your i20 with the amount

@LagosismyHome
Hello SIR/MA, please i need your help and advice .. I applied with my family for B1/B2 last year December 5th and we where both rejected and now I was given admission to study for my master program in the USA for Fall 2017.. Please, what are my chances of going to study because i was told for changing my plans is going to results into denial ....as a tourist and now for studies .. all in the space of six month ? Please advice sir/ma.

LagosismyHome:
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Hello ma, please i need your help and advice .. I applied with my family for B1/B2 last year December 5th and we where both rejected and now I was given admission to study for my master program in the USA for Fall 2017.. Please, what are my chances of going to study because i was told for changing my plans is going to results into denial ....as a tourist and now for studies .. all in the space of six month ? Please advice sir/ma.

nellyalph:


Give it at least a year... Here, they don't recommend you take all science courses in one semester. Courses like anatomy and physiology 1&2, chemistry, microbiology and sometimes nutrition. You have to space them in two semesters and add some non-science prerequisite courses to them to make it 12 hours. And mind you, all the courses I listed are 'with lab', hence 4 units.

You might be exempted you took the courses in the last ten years...

To add to this, A and P I&II alone will take him a full year. I in fall and II in spring. I is prereq to II. At the bold, most PA schools have changed the age of their science preqs (especially A&P and micro) to < 7 yrs.

I need your assistance everyone please ,
The academy I applied for the course starts by may 1st I was given a memo bearing Tb at the US embassy. After the guy that checked my ds-160 at the embassy told me I have a conflicting barcode different from what they have on their list. .He said I should reschedule my interview as well. All these happened on Tuesday. Pls what is the way forward around this?

saninwa:


Knows someone in Mississippi uni for women.

can u hook me up with him/her....av send a pm

....

everyevery:
I need your assistance everyone please ,
The academy I applied for the course starts by may 1st I was given a memo bearing Tb at the US embassy. After the guy that checked my ds-160 at the embassy told me I have a conflicting barcode different from what they have on their list. .He said I should reschedule my interview as well. All these happened on Tuesday. Pls what is the way forward around this?

The embassy already told you the way forward which is to reapply.

Biggy911:
Advice your brother here please...

Profile:
GPA 3.29/4.00
Electrical Engineering
GRE: 277
TOEFL: waived
proposed study: MA in Energy science.
Admission granted for Fall 2017: University of South Florida ,Tampa, FL (actually applied to five schools, others are yet to respond)

Now my question: Do you think my GRE will be an obstacle during my Visa Interview, irrespective of the fact that i already got the admission?

cc LagosNIV abujaniv

Biggy911:



ANY MORE ADVICE ON THE ABOVE FROM THE GURUS IN THE HOUSE

The score is poor..yes, but carry it with you..Chances are that you'll not be asked. Just show it if asked. Your UG CGPA along with a short convincing argument why you didn't do well on the GRE would go a long way..if asked for details about it.

whyqueu:



@LagosismyHome
Hello SIR/MA, please i need your help and advice .. I applied with my family for B1/B2 last year December 5th and we where both rejected and now I was given admission to study for my master program in the USA for Fall 2017.. Please, what are my chances of going to study because i was told for changing my plans is going to results into denial ....as a tourist and now for studies .. all in the space of six month ? Please advice sir/ma.

nobody can predict anything oooo.......... This is very possible to go for student visa after a rejection however you need to be able to convince the VO that you are a credible student and not a runaway immigrant ..... In this Trump era , anybody running away is just a joker as it is very difficult to survive illegally .

Anyway back to the topic yes it possible , but it on you to prove you are credible

There are free practice tools in their website. All with likely questions and answers at the back. Visit TOEFL ibt quick prep, you will find loads there.

snoopylinus:
hello guys
please is there anyone who can help with SAT and TOEFL materials ..please help upcoming friends

Congratulations!!

ishow:
Hi all, I have been a silent follower and I have learnt a lot from this forum. My Visa was approved yesterday morning at Lagos Embassy. A big thank you to everyone who has contributed one way or the other to this thread. Here is my Interview Transcript

VO: I'm approving your Visa ...............
Me: Thank you ( and Left)

No document ask and whole thing was less than 5mins. In my view, I think applying to high profile schools help

My People, watin dey happen. E don tay oo. I don miss una tire. my Oga biikeys i dey see you boss

Hello good day house, i ve a bsc in accounting, I 've 3.49/5.00 cgpa in a skul here in nigeria and I want to apply for masters in management or any business related course available to skuls within LA but am confused which exam to write btw Gmat and Gre, buh was told gre is beta tho i want to confirm from gurus in the house, i have ietls already, m just confused which exam to write base on the skul or embassy requirements, and if anyone have any suggestions of skuls to choose in LA, will really appreciate


thanks and God bless

saninwa:


Knows someone in Mississippi uni for women.

Mississippi People, where una dey. which city una hide ?

ishow:
Hi all, I have been a silent follower and I have learnt a lot from this forum. My Visa was approved yesterday morning at Lagos Embassy. A big thank you to everyone who has contributed one way or the other to this thread. Here is my Interview Transcript

VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning (Wiith Smiile)

VO: Pass me your Passport and I20
Me: Passed it

VO: Why are you going to the US
Me: For my Master degree in Information System and Management

VO: What school
Me: Carnegie Mellon University

VO: When did you finish your Bsc
Me: 2007

VO: Where do yo work now
Me: I worked as Team Lead, Implementation and Support at XXXXXX company where I deploy software Solution to Investment Banks. Company XXXX is a local partner to XXXX software solution an Indian based company.

VO: When did you finish your Secondary
Me: 2001

VO: Are you Married
Me: Yes

VO: How are you paying for this
Me: I got a partial scholarship from the school and I have got an approved loan from XXXX company for the remaining part.

VO: Is the company here in Nigeria
Me: No, it's a UK based company

VO: I'm approving your Visa ...............
Me: Thank you ( and Left)

No document ask and whole thing was less than 5mins. In my view, I think applying to high profile school helps.

Congratulations

Congrats ishow

VO: Is the company here in Nigeria
Me: No, it's a UK based company

VO: I'm approving your Visa ...............
Me: Thank you ( and Left)

No document ask and whole thing was less than 5mins. In my view, I think applying to high profile school helps.


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Hi bosses @LagosNIV @imperiouxx @lagosismyhome,

Please I studied Botany in my undergraduate but now i work in a bank. However, I got admission to graduate studies in botany.
Does answering that I work in a bank have a negative bearing on the visa decision, should the question come up?
Thank you

yinkdj1:
Hi bosses @LagosNIV @imperiouxx @lagosismyhome,

Please I studied Botany in my undergraduate but now i work in a bank. However, I got admission to graduate studies in botany.
Does answering that I work in a bank have a negative bearing on the visa decision, should the question come up?
Thank you

No. In Nigeria, anyone can work in a bank. You have to work anywhere to survive while you're planning a higher studies. You're a Botanist, now going for Botany.... Welcome home!

imperiouxx:


No. In Nigeria, anyone can work in a bank. You have to work anywhere to survive. You're a Botanist now going for Botany.... Welcome home!

Thank you boss

Have done that yesterday though, besides I rescheduled for 20th but I just want to be double sure I have the correct barcodes they complained for the first. The barcode on the ds-160 is now the same with the one on my visa interview confirmation page. And is still the same as the new application Id I was given. I want to believe all this aforementioned details are right Bro, thanks for your quick response

yinkdj1:


Thank you boss

Don't even blab about why banking. Let them know botany is your passion and have a set short/long term goal.

Best!

everyevery:
Have done that yesterday though, besides I rescheduled for 20th but I just want to be double sure I have the correct barcodes they complained for the first. The barcode on the ds-160 is now the same with the one on my visa interview confirmation page. And is still the same as the new application Id I was given. I want to believe all this aforementioned details are right Bro, thanks for your quick response

If the barcode on DS160 and appointment page are similar. You are good to go

Hello guys I applied for an F1 visa but I was denied this happen yesterday which was Wednesday I don't know if it's okay for me to reapply quickly cos on my F1 it's state that I should be in the state by may 6. And am having the opinion of deferring the admission to fall but my fear is will I be granted visa?

akandry:
Hello guys I applied for an F1 visa but I was denied this happen yesterday which was Wednesday I don't know if it's okay for me to reapply quickly cos on my F1 it's state that I should be in the state by may 6. And am having the opinion of deferring the admission to fall but my fear is will I be granted visa?

Maybe If you post your visa transcript, gurus could look into it, see where things went wrong and suggest a solution. And YES you can always reapply if you want

My seniors and my junior, did I even have junior in the house lol, don't mind o.

Pls is there any comprehensive website where I can search for courses in us, I.e website that contain all university in us for Mr to search my course.

I want to study energy economics, I had B.eng + M.Eng mechanical in engineering. Probably to study at PhD level.

Pls assist me