₦airaland Forum

LagosismyHome:
1. Western union quick pay is the commonly used method however in the past " Nigeria " western union did not have quick pay so it could not be done in Nigeria. This seek help is for someone abroad to help u pay mostly by WU...... recently someone mentioned a branch of 1st bank in lekki that now offers quick pay and hence sevis payment

2. I am not sure

3. U need at least 6 months date on ur passport to attend an F1 visa so also to travel so ideally may is 6months to Nov so you need new passport. Definitely to travel at least

4. You can print what you have but the tuition waiver amount will be on your i20 and that where the VO will be able to see and pick it up from. .... but u can carry any soft copy u have just for carrying sake

I really appreciate your concern and time spent answering. I am more educated by your explanation. I have started the re-issue process this morning. Do you help people with the WU SEVIS payment, or I should refer back to Walspring for this? I would want to complete the payment in about 40hrs from now latest. I will print all you mentioned.

Thank you as I await your response

cosxzbay:
Are you kidding ? How can someone reject UPenn offer for UVA , or maybe you meant Pennstate? these are two different schools in Pennsylvania (Ivy league,and Public school)

You're amazed? Checkout GRE thread for details.

You will learn a lot from how such decision was made. But, the real gist is her focus and thoroughness in getting those full packages. An inspiration and a guide for upcoming dudes.

You will learn a lot studying her profile. She epitomized a true scholar.

Capitas7:
I really appreciate your concern and time spent answering. I am more educated by your explanation. I have started the re-issue process this morning. Do you help people with the WU SEVIS payment, or I should refer back to Walspring for this? I would want to complete the payment in about 40hrs from now latest. I will print all you mentioned.

Thank you as I await your response

No i dont really do SEVIS because i hardly need naira in exchange.... yes you can check with walspring or others

For passport there is a booklet shortage world wide for Nigerian passport so if i were you that what i will start working on. Find out where exactly has the booklet and how long it will take you to get a new passport asap
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LadunaI:
You're amazed? Checkout GRE thread for details.

You will learn a lot from how such decision was made. But, the really gist is her focus and thoroughness in get those full packages. An inspiration and a guide for up coming dudes.

No right thinking individual will reject UniPenn for UniV, it has to be PenState and not UniPenn.

Iblad0994:
The application fee is $65 .. and I haven't deposited any tution fee yet . But school fees is $11000

Oh ok.All the best man.

ziggy3579:
The University of Findlay.... I tried replying your mail but it's not delivering

Hey man.how have you been? Did you submit bank statement?

Congrats bro. I finally found one SAU dude... I'd send you a pm, thats my school.

Onicemus:
Right now , as I'm typing this success transcript down, im on my knees, I feel like crying, I feeling like jumping, but I know for sure that I'm really grateful to the almighty God for what he did today, I got to the embassy like some minutes before 7.. appointment was by 7:30.. @ abuja embassy... was nervous because for a while I've not seen a transcript from abuja.... fast forward.....

I did the necessary thingy.. most of the people present were b1b2 visa categories ... fast forward to the transcript

The vo was a young guy.. was denying people sha.. and they self weren't prepared.. all thanks to Nairaland .. I learnt a lot.. yankee loading

Vo: Good Morning how're you, with a smile
Me: Good Morning sir, I'm good and you?
Vo: im great
Pass your documents.. ( I gave him my I-20 and passport and SEVIS confirmation.. he returned my SEVIS confirmation

Vo: why're you going to the USA
Me: to pursue my bachelors degree in computer and information sciences at SAU which I'll study for the duration of 48 months

Vo: are you married?
Me: no sir
Vo: what's your highest qualification
Me: I obtained a diploma in unizik.. psychology precisely sir
Vo: psychology? ( nodded his head) then why computer science at SAU ?
Me: ( I already knew he'll ask this) after my diploma from unizik , I proceeded to work at *** computer center where I was tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that the computers are free from viruses and malware.. I've always been fascinated about computers right from a tender age.. so my experience at the Computer center further fueled my interest in studying computer science at SAU
Vo: what're you doing currently
Me: I work at ** computer center
Vo: that's cyber cafe?
Me: yes sir
Vo: have you traveled out
Me: no sir ( I was denied a b1b2 visa last year sha)
Vo : how many schools did you apply to
Me: 3, Oklahoma state university, southern Arkansas university and Arizona state university
Vo: then why SAU ?
Me: the core of my decision for choosing SAU is because I'll be part of an ongoing research that forcuses on cyber security under professor ..*** .. group .. I mean it's quite obvious about the current situation of our country Nigeria in terms of cyber security, so being part of this course will equip me with the expertise that'll enable me thwart cyber attack and ensure Nigeria is safe as far as cyber security is concerned





I want to say a big thank you to God almighty, I know he answers prayer especially after I was denied visit or tourist visa last year.. I love you mum for the support, (my family... siblings) my uncle Sheldon and uncle Dan for their support both financially and with prayers , God bless them for me ,to @texreem who gave me a mock interview a month before this day ... thank you baba.. to @osazee, whom I learnt a lot from.. God bless your hustle bro.. I'll read your transcript soon, to bimpe.. my baddest guy, you contributed.. and to Lagosismyhome, though you refused to review my transcript because of your busy schedule, I thank you for your contributions here .. I've learnt a lot.. I asked God for a stress free interview and that's what he did .. thanks y'all.. and I wish every fAll applicants success ...

femi321:
No right thinking individual will reject UniPenn for UniV, it has to be PenState and not UniPenn.

Yes it is PennState, but the decision on where to attend does not and should not solely rest on the school ranking.

slimmy2005:
I just received my I-20. Whats the next step.

Na to go embassy... Dem don approve my visa tooo...!

Onicemus:
Right now , as I'm typing this success transcript down, im on my knees, I feel like crying, I feeling like jumping, but I know for sure that I'm really grateful to the almighty God for what he did today, I got to the embassy like some minutes before 7.. appointment was by 7:30.. @ abuja embassy... was nervous because for a while I've not seen a transcript from abuja.... fast forward.....

I did the necessary thingy.. most of the people present were b1b2 visa categories ... fast forward to the transcript

The vo was a young guy.. was denying people sha.. and they self weren't prepared.. all thanks to Nairaland .. I learnt a lot.. yankee loading

Vo: Good Morning how're you, with a smile
Me: Good Morning sir, I'm good and you?
Vo: im great
Pass your documents.. ( I gave him my I-20 and passport and SEVIS confirmation.. he returned my SEVIS confirmation

Vo: why're you going to the USA
Me: to pursue my bachelors degree in computer and information sciences at SAU which I'll study for the duration of 48 months

Vo: are you married?
Me: no sir
Vo: what's your highest qualification
Me: I obtained a diploma in unizik.. psychology precisely sir
Vo: psychology? ( nodded his head) then why computer science at SAU ?
Me: ( I already knew he'll ask this) after my diploma from unizik , I proceeded to work at *** computer center where I was tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that the computers are free from viruses and malware.. I've always been fascinated about computers right from a tender age.. so my experience at the Computer center further fueled my interest in studying computer science at SAU
Vo: what're you doing currently
Me: I work at ** computer center
Vo: that's cyber cafe?
Me: yes sir
Vo: have you traveled out
Me: no sir ( I was denied a b1b2 visa last year sha)
Vo : how many schools did you apply to
Me: 3, Oklahoma state university, southern Arkansas university and Arizona state university
Vo: then why SAU ?
Me: the core of my decision for choosing SAU is because I'll be part of an ongoing research that forcuses on cyber security under professor ..*** .. group .. I mean it's quite obvious about the current situation of our country Nigeria in terms of cyber security, so being part of this course will equip me with the expertise that'll enable me thwart cyber attack and ensure Nigeria is safe as far as cyber security is concerned





I want to say a big thank you to God almighty, I know he answers prayer especially after I was denied visit or tourist visa last year.. I love you mum for the support, (my family... siblings) my uncle Sheldon and uncle Dan for their support both financially and with prayers , God bless them for me ,to @texrem who gave me a mock interview a month before this day ... thank you baba.. to @osazee, whom I learnt a lot from.. God bless your hustle bro.. I'll read your transcript soon, to bimpe.. my baddest guy, you contributed.. and to Lagosismyhome, though you refused to review my transcript because of your busy schedule, I thank you for your contributions here .. I've learnt a lot.. I asked God for a stress free interview and that's what he did .. thanks y'all.. and I wish every fAll applicants success ...

Congrats...I am not texreem Texrem...ngwam!! God bless your new journey

234ng44uk:
Thank God for USA. For UK visas, incomplete documents is a ground for refusal, even documents that aren't expressly stated as required. More irritating is the fact that you'll have to wait for 3 weeks to receive visa outcome.

Ohh that's better then compare to Canada

iCool:
Yes it is PennState, but the decision on where to attend does not and should not solely rest on the school ranking.

Everything UniV will offer you UPenn will offer and maybe much more especially when you have funding for both option.... but Pennstate ok that a different conversation

LagosismyHome:
Everything UniV will offer you UPenn will offer and maybe much more especially when you have funding for both option.... but Pennstate ok that a different conversation

Let me find and paste her explanation... Even if we replace PennState with UPenn, her decision would still have made sense for her particular situation.

I might sound crazy but after 2 sleepless nights of thorough contemplation, I think I will have to resign the Penn State appointment. Yes, I have spent about 300k to send transcripts, ship I-20 and paid reservation on an apartment lease but it's really about what I want out of the PhD program. The stipend Virginia is offering is actually a little less than Penn but it's a GRA that is guaranteed till I finish my program so long as I maintain 3.0GPA, and the research fellowship covers all tuition fees and health insurance. On top of that, my POI guarantees funding for travel for conferences, and pushes his students to deliver poster presentations and publish papers every year. He seems to invest a lot of time in his students and I really like that. And in that department, there are 3 other Profs in the same research area. That encourages sharing of information and the students can always assist and encourage each other.

On the Other hand, Penn State offers a GTA for the first year and you are supposed to explore research areas within your first year and hopefully match a Prof that can offer you GRA. If that fails, then you are stuck with GTA till you find GRA or maybe till the end of your program. In my case, there is only 1 Prof in my research area. So the big question is ...what if she does not have funding? And I remember her telling me last 2 years when I was just exploring that she had no funding and that if I were to apply and be accepted, my only hope would be the departmental GTA which is what is happening now. I tried to contact her again during this application process but she never responded. So I don't know if situations have changed.

My main objective of studying for a PhD is build research skills and I want to start developing that from day 1. That will even facilitate an early completion of the program. I don't want to be stuck 'building communication skills' and at the end of the first year, I can't even set up a simple experiment and no headway on how to start my research. The other good thing about Virginia is that in my 3rd/4th year, I will be required to serve partly as a TA to build communication skills. That way, it's like getting the best of both worlds.

Whilst Carnegie Mellon rejected me, I was never going to go there because they are not strong in my research area. In fact, they don't even offer it. I know I might sound silly but I just wanted to test it because Nastydamus was going to apply there and he had my same GRE scores, LOL. The last school is UPitt, no news from that end at all and frankly, I can't be bothered.

No, I am not waiting for Ohio. I spent my money and time to apply and I want to know what they eventually decide. It's also a fully funded program through strictly GRAs.

In the end, Penn State is higher ranked than UVA but I don't think the difference is so significant. I don't want to join a program that I am not really happy with just because of a 'little bit more name' . And I really hope that I am making the right decision. It's the immensity of my contribution to knowledge that will give me Green Card (if Trump go gree) and a rewarding career in research.

Sorry for my long speech this hot Sunday afternoon!

joeluv:
Congrats. That's a very good one. I see your post and see your very good with R. Am for fall 2017 in Applied economics and thr professor for my statistics course says been proficient with R would help a lot. Any suggestions on how I should go about learning this software. It's been a while I left school and I feel like a block head sometimes.

No need to feel like a block head bro, it will take time but you would master it eventually. To start with, you have to download and install R, Tinn R and R studio. Download R here: https://cran.r-project.org/bin/windows/base/ and R Studio here: https://www.rstudio.com/products/rstudio/download2/
You can download Tinn R (Just like a text pad for R) and search for tutorials on R online, I can help from there.

Best.

iCool:
Let me find and paste her explanation... Even if we replace PennState with UPenn, her decision would still have made sense for her particular situation.

Sure thanks for sharing and she definitely has valid reasons..... But I think the correction is that it Pennstate package Vs Uni V and not UPenn

LagosismyHome:
Dont let this your good cgpa waste at all... with this gpa the easiest way to have gotten funding is to Write GRE, score high and then apply for masters in the USA and not applying without GRE

Anyway since you still want to apply for phd in the US ... then best to take GRE. If u can study hard for it and write it before the master program start that would be better. Send me a pm if you need help in paying for GRE. You have a good gpa . You should have mentioned the above back in sept and i would have sorted you out based on this gpa for sure

Unfortunately, I would love to write but next year. 47,000 pounds is too much for me to ignore now (lol) but i would contact you anyways. Thanks very much sister, I really appreciate.

neahyo:
Unfortunately, I would love to write but next year. 47,000 pounds is too much for me to ignore now (lol) but i would contact you anyways. Thanks very much sister, I really appreciate.

if you have time , write it now and then GRE doesn't expire for next 5 years so at least you have it when you target 2019 application and then apply early

Hello guys, anyone in Illinois State University? I need to ask some questions.thanks

iCool:
Yes it is PennState, but the decision on where to attend does not and should not solely rest on the school ranking.

When it comes to IVY league, that statement in bold doesn't apply. NOBODY says No to an IVY League, at least nobody with a thinking brain

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femi321:
There are many determined and talented, low-income students in Nigeria who only require financial resources and access to information to better their educational future. For the 11th year, the United States Embassy, Nigeria seeks to identify academically qualified and highly motivated, low-income students in Nigeria to join the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP).

OFP’s mission is to assist talented and determined, low-income students who are good candidates for financial assistance from U.S. colleges and universities but lack the financial resources to cover the up-front cost of obtaining admission.

OFP works closely with students through regularly scheduled meetings and seminars to assist them throughout the application process to secure admission and scholarships to attend colleges and universities in the United States. OFP finances the cost of the application process, including registration fees for required standardized examinations and provides free membership to the U.S. EducationUSA Advising Center for its participants. OFP expects a sincere commitment from the students to give their energy and time to the program so that they may achieve their dreams of study in the United States.

Applicants are welcome from all the states in Nigeria. However, students must be able to reach our offices in Abuja or Lagos on a monthly basis during the program for full participation. Participants will work with our EducationUSA Advisors from June 2017 – August 2018 to try to secure places and financial assistance to begin study in the U.S. in August 2018.

NOTE: ENTRANCE INTO THIS PROGRAM IS NO GUARANTEE OF A SCHOLARSHIP OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDY IN THE U.S.

HOW TO APPLY

OFP is accepting applications from prospective undergraduates and graduate students.

Send an email to AbujaEducationusa@state.gov or LagosEducationusa@state.gov requesting an electronic undergraduate or graduate application form.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The selection of finalists for OFP is highly competitive, given limited funding. We look for applicants with:

Strong academic record/ transcript
Robust participation in extracurricular activities
Involvement in leadership roles
Excellent community service participation
Financial Need
NOTE: Undergraduate Applicants– If WAEC results are not available; the student must be currently in SS3. If WAEC results are available, they must be from May/June WAEC.

Students who have already started a University education are NOT eligible to apply.

Requirements

Complete Application Form
Just send us an email at AbujaEducationusa@state.gov or LagosEducationusa@state.gov requesting an application form which is in PDF format. Fill out the document and send as an attachment to our email.
Academic Results:
Undergraduate Applicants– Attach a copy of your WAEC “O” Level results (from WAEC website). Include Cambridge A’Level or IGSCE results if applicable or available.
Graduate Applicants– Attach a copy of your Final year results and degree results (if available) First Class only (STEM majors preferred).
Letters of recommendation:
Undergraduate Applicants: Request a teacher or your school principal to complete a letter of recommendation form, attesting to your character, talent and skills. Please do not include a basic testimonial that does not talk about you as an individual.
Graduate Applicants: Provide the details of a lecturer, professor, or Head of Department (HOD) that we can contact to find out more about you.
Transcript:
Undergraduate Applicants: Send a scanned copy of your transcript from JS1 to SS3 including your mock and first term results, if possible.
Graduate Applicants– Send a scanned copy of your transcripts that show a GPA of 4.5 or above on a 5.0 scale.
Essays:
Write two essays, one from Group A and one from Group B, each of about 250– 300 words. The essay topics will be on the application form you receive. (Essay topics will be found on the form)
Send a scanned copy of any relevant supplementary certificates of achievement

NOTE: Please send all documents to AbujaEducationusa@state.gov or LagosEducationusa@state.gov as attachments with proper titles e.g. “Femi King Transcript”, “Femi King WAEC” etc

Abuja Address:

EducationUSA Advising Center
Public Affairs Section
Embassy of the United States of America
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area, Abuja.
Tel: 09-4614251; 09-4614241
E-mail: AbujaEducationusa@state.gov

Lagos Address:

EducationUSA Advising Center
Public Affairs Section
U.S. Consulate General
2, Walter Carrington Crescent,
Victoria Island, Lagos
Tel: 01-4603801; 01-4603803
E-mail: LagosEducationusa@state.gov



APPLICATION DEADLINE- JUNE 16, 2017

If you are a first class graduate or someone that just wrote WAEC, this might help you in achieving your dream. If you graduated with a high 2:1, If I were you I would apply too, you never can tell. All the best.

texrem:
Congrats...I am not texreem Texrem...ngwam!! God bless your new journey

Lol baba you know I was referring to you... thanks sir

femi321:
When it comes to IVY league, that statement in bold doesn't apply. NOBODY says No to an IVY League, at least nobody with a thinking brain

Help me make a choice then for Industrial engineering, I got admitted to all 5 -


Lamar Univ, Beaumont, Texas

Texas A&M Univ, Kingsville

Univ of Houston, Texas

Auburn Univ, Alabama

Louisiana State Univ, Baton Rouge


I listed in the order I was accepted.

LagosismyHome:
if you have time , write it now and then GRE doesn't expire for next 5 years so at least you have it when you target 2019 application and then apply early

Alright ma, i will work on it with immediate effect. I will send a pm right away. Thanks.

iCool:


Help me make a choice then for Industrial engineering, I got admitted to all 5 -


Lamar Univ, Beaumont, Texas

Texas A&M Univ, Kingsville

Univ of Houston, Texas

Auburn Univ, Alabama

Louisiana State Univ, Baton Rouge


I listed in the order I was accepted.

The choice still lies with you but If I were you, I will consider Uni of Houston,Auburn or Louisiana State University because of the Alunmi network,ranking and job prospect in the City. LSU and Houston are very good schools with company affiliations. Don't really know much about Auburn in Alabama Then again, If you get funding in any of the schools you listed and you didn't get from the others, I guess destiny has made the decision for you already. I will choose the school with funding, schooling here without funding is HELL if your dad is not one of the politicians back home.

iCool:


Help me make a choice then for Industrial engineering, I got admitted to all 5 -


Lamar Univ, Beaumont, Texas

Texas A&M Univ, Kingsville

Univ of Houston, Texas

Auburn Univ, Alabama

Louisiana State Univ, Baton Rouge


I listed in the order I was accepted.

There is a school in Louisiana with a good on campus recruitment , although I think it the school in Lafayette and not Baton Rouge .. For me Louisiana will be high on which to accept , although I am just looking at oncampus recruiting prospect after graduation and not overall package

Please, if you already contacted me for Mock interview, kindly remind me via email or my phone number and we can fix a date

femi321:
The choice still lies with you but If I were you, I will consider Uni of Houston,Auburn or Louisiana State University because of the Alunmi network,ranking and job prospect in the City. LSU and Houston are very good schools with company affiliations. Don't really know much about Auburn in Alabama Then again, If you get funding in any of the schools you listed and you didn't get from the others, I guess destiny has made the decision for you already. I will choose the school with funding, schooling here without funding is HELL if your dad is not one of the politicians back home.

@ bolded.

My brother, decision hasn't been easy.

No funding from LSU and Auburn, had some issues with my application that resulted in late admission.


I still deh look sha - around 18k due to partial funding to attend Tamuk or UofH for a year versus 39k to attend Auburn for same duration.

LagosismyHome:
There is a school in Louisiana with a good on campus recruitment , although I think it the school in Lafayette and not Baton Rouge .. For me Louisiana will be high on which to accept , although I am just looking at oncampus recruiting prospect after graduation and not overall package

I need about 34k to attend there. Wish I got partial funding.

iCool:
@ bolded.

My brother, decision hasn't been easy.

No funding from LSU and Auburn, had some issues with my application that resulted in late admission.


I still deh look sha - around 18k due to partial funding to attend Tamuk or UofH for a year versus 39k to attend Auburn for same duration.





I need about 34k to attend there. Wish I got partial funding.

You got partial funding in Uni of Houston? If yes that's your best bet. Uni of Houston is a good school in a great town with plenty of Nigerians. Its home away from home. This 18k, does it including living expenses?

iCool:
@ bolded.

My brother, decision hasn't been easy.
No funding from LSU and Auburn, had some issues with my application that resulted in late admission.
I still deh look sha - around 18k due to partial funding to attend Tamuk or UofH for a year versus 39k to attend Auburn for same duration.

I need about 34k to attend there. Wish I got partial funding.

well for sure go with what makes the most financial sense ......... a school is what you make out of it . Yes some schools make it easier if they have a great oncampus recruitment but hey work with what you have and shine your eyes well . NSBE used to be a good networking those days but not sure of the current status if people actually still get jobs there . But however you decide, You just be hustling for Job after school from day 1 so your eyes and ears will be everywhere .

Mac2016:
3.33/4.00 on WES.

Do you mean publish academic papers or would non-academic books that I have already written do as well?

Nice GPA...
Academic papers please, they show research prospects (No matter how simple).
There are lots of journals that you can publish in for free...

Thank you. I would do just that and I would keep in touch. I am a she. Lol.

neahyo:
No need to feel like a block head bro, it will take time but you would master it eventually. To start with, you have to download and install R, Tinn R and R studio. Download R here: https://cran.r-project.org/bin/windows/base/ and R Studio here: https://www.rstudio.com/products/rstudio/download2/
You can download Tinn R (Just like a text pad for R) and search for tutorials on R online, I can help from there.

Best.