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monistick:
Good afternoon everyone. please, Is there anyone who can shed more light on how to fill the details for recipients for WES evaluation. After adding recipients , I noticed it showed that it would be sent electronically to the institutions. Is that the normal way it is being sent to the institutions?

Does WES now send electronic reports? That's a good one. There's nothing wrong in whether the report is electronic or hard copy. Is it a problem? WES is trusted and reliable over there and they deal with many Schools there.

Sanctus1:
I go choose the money order

Unless you have about 2 weeks to spare, I advice you paythrough western union.

Mayorboi:
Unless you have about 2 weeks to spare, I advice you paythrough western union.

I can still pay through western union even though I choosed the money order

sayilousnwa:
Good morning Ladies and gentlemen in the house, please I want to know;

1) Can someone use a scanned copy of his i20 from School for an F1 visa interview?

2) Is it wise to book an Interview next month as against Fall 2018?

3) Is there anyone in California, San Diego City that can help me pick my i20 forward it for me here? Please I beg oooooooh

1) NO. Wait for your original copy. Sign it too.

2) NO. 120 days before resumption is recommended.

3) MAYBE. But why not register on eshipglobal & have them pick it up.

Sanctus1:
I can still pay through western union even though I choosed the money order

Well... I dunno. You probably need the WU coupon.

Dancingpotato:
we have 2units course(which means 2hrs), 3 unit course (3hrs), 4 unit course(4hrs) and so on. to get a 60 hours, you add up your lasts course units that sum up to 60 units which is equivalent to 60hrs.

Thanks Sis

creabyn:
Hello House, I am a silent follower of this thread and my F1 visa was delayed today at the Lagos US Consulate. My appointment was for 6:30. Window 5, A black American Woman with Long Hair (She did not smile and was typing all through the interview)

My Transcript.

V.O: Good Morning

Me: Good Morning Ma

V.O: Pass me your Passport and I20, please be fast I don't have all day

Me: Passed it sharply

V.O: (Picked my passport and scan it, without picking up my I-20) Why are going to the US.

Me: I'm going to the US to study a Masters Degree in Nutrition Sciences at the Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas.

V.O: Why are you going to the US when you can study it online.

Me: Nutrition Science is a practical applied science that focus on dietary concerns and health issues relating to food choices, eating and medicine and going to the US will provide the best practical knowledge (V.O cuts me).

V.O: How many schools did you apply to?

Me: 3 schools, Texas Woman's University, Florida International University and Oklahoma State University.

V.O: Why this school?


ME: I choose TWU over others because the program focuses on Nutrition Intervention, Diet Therapy and also Nutrition Intervention using Evidence-Based nutrition practice which is Inline with my Career Path. I also fell in love with Prof. Vicky Imrhan Research on the role of Nutrition in the prevention and treatment of the chronic disorders like Diabetes and Cancer.

V.O: Did you do any test for this course?

ME: Yes, I did GRE and TOEFL

V.O: Who is going to pay for all this?

Me: My Mother

V.O: What does she do?

Me: She is a successful entrepreneur that owns a Food Processing Company, Cosmetics Production and Distribution company as well as a Private school.

V.O: Im sorry Bla Bla Bla...Passes the Blue Paper.

Me: Composed myself and marched out of the hall

Please people what did I do wrong.

I am planning to reapply again but I need to get it right. Kindly help!

Thanks

I think she decided when she said its a program you can study online. You should be more convincing on why your physical presence is mostly needed.

bigfrancis21:
Legally, your spouse would not be allowed to do anything, be it to work or do business. She needs legal residence to do any of those two and also a business license to operate a business. Everything here is controlled and when it comes to business you nearly always need a permit or license to do most things. Her best bet would have been her to enter on F1 visa also like you, instead of as a dependent, so she can go to school here at the same time (a US degree is very necessary here) you are going to school and also be able to work on campus, thus killing two birds with one stone. Your kids can then be dependents on you two, which makes the burden much less strenuous for you. My 2 cents.

Please @bigfrancis21 and @lagosismyhome, kindly reply my email

creabyn:
V.O: (Picked my passport and scan it, without picking up my I-20) Why are going to the US.

Me: I'm going to the US to study a Masters Degree in Nutrition Sciences at the Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas.

V.O: Why are you going to the US when you can study it online.

Me: Nutrition Science is a practical applied science that focus on dietary concerns and health issues relating to food choices, eating and medicine and going to the US will provide the best practical knowledge (V.O cuts me).

You probably met a VO who familiar with Nutrition field and It doesn't help that this particular school has this

Our program is offered both 100 percent online or through a combination of online and classroom courses on our campuses in Denton and Houston. https://twu.edu/nutrition-food-sciences/graduate-programs/ms-in-nutrition/

The VO did ask a valid question especially since the school has an online program and your response did not answer the specific question since the school does have an online program .

Don't really have much feedback , maybe if you had stronger reasons on the value of Classroom compared to Online especially Internship / hands on opportunities or maybe how you are a person who learns better in a classroom when you interact and work closely with others . Or that the internet is Slow/ rubbish for accessing course materials (maybe if you live outside the big cities )

Thank Oga Mayorboi for your swift response I apprecaite. Please are you in San Diego now, if Yes please can I have your contact so we fit relate please bro as I need to explain somethings to you please.

Mayorboi:
1) NO. Wait for your original copy. Sign it too.

2) NO. 120 days before resumption is recommended.

3) MAYBE. But why not register on eshipglobal & have them pick it up.

Hello
What is the most convincing response when the vo asked why United States and why this school?

creabyn:
Hello House, I am a silent follower of this thread and my F1 visa was delayed today at the Lagos US Consulate. My appointment was for 6:30. Window 5, A black American Woman with Long Hair (She did not smile and was typing all through the interview)

My Transcript.

V.O: Good Morning

Me: Good Morning Ma

V.O: Pass me your Passport and I20, please be fast I don't have all day

Me: Passed it sharply

V.O: (Picked my passport and scan it, without picking up my I-20) Why are going to the US.

Me: I'm going to the US to study a Masters Degree in Nutrition Sciences at the Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas.

V.O: Why are you going to the US when you can study it online.

Me: Nutrition Science is a practical applied science that focus on dietary concerns and health issues relating to food choices, eating and medicine and going to the US will provide the best practical knowledge (V.O cuts me).

V.O: How many schools did you apply to?

Me: 3 schools, Texas Woman's University, Florida International University and Oklahoma State University.

V.O: Why this school?


ME: I choose TWU over others because the program focuses on Nutrition Intervention, Diet Therapy and also Nutrition Intervention using Evidence-Based nutrition practice which is Inline with my Career Path. I also fell in love with Prof. Vicky Imrhan Research on the role of Nutrition in the prevention and treatment of the chronic disorders like Diabetes and Cancer.

V.O: Did you do any test for this course?

ME: Yes, I did GRE and TOEFL

V.O: Who is going to pay for all this?

Me: My Mother

V.O: What does she do?

Me: She is a successful entrepreneur that owns a Food Processing Company, Cosmetics Production and Distribution company as well as a Private school.

V.O: Im sorry Bla Bla Bla...Passes the Blue Paper.

Me: Composed myself and marched out of the hall

Please people what did I do wrong.

I am planning to reapply again but I need to get it right. Kindly help!

Thanks

Sorry man. But you really tried. What's the total fee on your I-20? Isn't it possible to change your major because Nigeria is not advanced yet for Nutrition Science.

LagosismyHome:
You probably met a VO who familiar with Nutrition field and It doesn't help that this particular school has this

Our program is offered both 100 percent online or through a combination of online and classroom courses on our campuses in Denton and Houston. https://twu.edu/nutrition-food-sciences/graduate-programs/ms-in-nutrition/

The VO did ask a valid question especially since the school has an online program and your response did not answer the specific question since the school does have an online program .

Don't really have much feedback , maybe if you had stronger reason on the value of Classroom compared to Online especially Internship / hands on opportunities or maybe how you are a person who learns better in a classroom when you interact and work closely with others . Or that the internet is Slow/ rubbish for accessing course materials (maybe if you live outside the big cities )

Okay, Will try and draft a response to something around your advice on convincing the VO why I want to study in the US while Uni offers the course online. Kindly check your mail.

Thanks so much.

DeeTus:
Sorry man. But you really tried. What's the total fee on your I-20? Isn't it possible to change your major because Nigeria is not advanced yet for Nutrition Science.

$31,478...That is the course I want to study, I don't think I can change it.

Regards.

Just want to say this forum helped alot 3 years ago to get here and I appreciate. I will help with questions that I have answers to. So shoot!

creabyn:
$31,478...That is the course I want to study, I don't think I can change it.

Regards.

Mine is also 31k plus in dollars, please may I ask how you intend to pay for this when you get to the US or u have substantial amount to back u up while over there. I hope you understand me.

creabyn:
Hello House, I am a silent follower of this thread and my F1 visa was delayed today at the Lagos US Consulate. My appointment was for 6:30. Window 5, A black American Woman with Long Hair (She did not smile and was typing all through the interview)

My Transcript.

V.O: Good Morning

Me: Good Morning Ma

V.O: Pass me your Passport and I20, please be fast I don't have all day

Me: Passed it sharply

V.O: (Picked my passport and scan it, without picking up my I-20) Why are going to the US.

Me: I'm going to the US to study a Masters Degree in Nutrition Sciences at the Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas.

V.O: Why are you going to the US when you can study it online.

Me: Nutrition Science is a practical applied science that focus on dietary concerns and health issues relating to food choices, eating and medicine and going to the US will provide the best practical knowledge (V.O cuts me).

V.O: How many schools did you apply to?

You did well. You obviously practiced and gave reasonable justifications except for the one important question . This is just a case of choosing the wrong program. VOs check you against section 214b, once your intent is unclear, then you get the reject paper. Since most schools are able to offer their nutritional science program completely online, you really don't have any cogent reason to be physically present in the US. Perhaps, you would have made a genuine case for research activities. Using a particular research lab as the motivation for applying and how hands-on experience is all you need.

Also, if I were to be in your shoes, I would find a school with the same program and strong research labs. If you decide to change your major only, then you should be ready to justify why you chose to change your major. They've got your application history.

Congratulations. I am making an application for a masters program in Eastern Illinois University can we connect. I sent you PM. My email address okparavivian2008@yahoo.com

Pasblack:
A journey I was forced to take..... about 3yrs ago, my who was so keen about me coming over to the usa forced to apply to the same school who got admitted to and I obliged. Since it was not my own plan, I paid application fee and did not send my transcript till a year later after which I wrote the school to waive TOEFL for me because in addition to my first decree, I have obtained a professional diploma but the school rejected by saying I had finished the program over 2years and as such my proficiency in English needs to be proved (as if I don forget how to speak the language over time).
I enrolled for TOEFL then on the day of the exams, I was not allowed to write the exams because I had an expired International passport. I was so pained and frustrated (at this time, I already developed interest in schooling abroad). I decided I was going to renew my passport then re-enrolled. I however wrote the school requesting them to tick transcript as received on my account checklist on their site. that was wen another person responded to my mail and told me he has received the transcript and having gone through it he has decided to push for TOEFL waiver for me....which he did (first miracle).
I was admitted by the school and I booked appointment at the embassy (21/7/2017). I discovered after booking that my current place of work(as filled in DS-160 does not really relate to the program I'm going for and that gave me a lot of fear. So I started praying about it.
prepared the best I can then I went for the interview yesterday at 6:30

Went through all the checks but I think there was an issue with my ds-160 because after the biometrics, others were told to keep all other docs expect their passport and I-20 but in my case I was told to hold on to it as other checks I have passed thru have been looking at the same form for too long than necessary. Eventually assigned to window 2, 'a black american'. She approved only one person before me (trust me, over 12 people were ahead of me) I was so nervous and scared........

VO: good morning
me: good morning ma, (passing her my passport and form I-20 before she asked)
VO: after scanning my passport, please pass me your ds 160
Me: gave it to her (and she scanned too)
VO: I see you are going for ur masters in Geographic information science and cartography at Eastern Illinois University
Me: yes ma
VO: tell me the process of application
Me: I saw the programme I was interested in, Paid application fee, sent in my official transcript and then wrote my statement of purpose(trust me I was not that eloquent because of fear)
VO: how many exams did you write?
Me: None, they were all waived for me
VO: you mean you didnt write either GRE or TOEFL?
Me: waived
VO: how many schools did you apply to?
Me: just one, though I considered University of Maryland, Baltimore but I eventually applied to just EIU.
VO: how many unit course is required for your graduation
Me: 32
VO: can u mention some of the core courses?
Me: remote sensing, introduction to GIS, landscape ecology, accounting (den I wen blank) so I said and some other courses I cant remember right now
VO: how does your current work relate to your study and how will it help you
Me: (knowing so well that they do not relate at all, I had to cook something up) I was employed for a project in this company. we were to develop a map showing all telecomms mast managed by my company in the country, noting their distances to each other, the peculiarity of each of the sites etc. then after the project, I was en grafted into the system as 'diesel logistics' (which by the way is exactly what I do)
VO: what do you intend doing after this programme?
Me: I intend setting up a consultancy firm....because where I worked before, we contract some jobs because we couldnt handle them but with my first decree background in urban and regional planning and a professional science masters in GIS, I will be well grounded in getting required data analysed then used for planning purpose
VO: who is your sponsor
Me: my cousin and my sister (was expecting her to say where does she work but she didnt ask)
VO: hands over my form I-20....keep this very well as you will be needing it at POE then asked, u want to pick your passport up at ISOLO
Me; yes....thanks



no document was checked.....I see the hand of God in this......wishing others best of grace.

ormorteey:
You did well. You obviously practiced and gave reasonable justifications except for the one important question . This is just a case of choosing the wrong program. VOs check you against section 214b, once your intent is unclear, then you get the reject paper. Since most schools are able to offer their nutritional science program completely online, you really don't have any cogent reason to be physically present in the US. Perhaps, you would have made a genuine case for research activities. Using a particular research lab as the motivation for applying and how hands-on experience is all you need.

Also, if I were to be in your shoes, I would find a school with the same program and strong research labs. If you decide to change your major only, then you should be ready to justify why you chose to change your major. They've got your application history.

Thanks so much for the response but I have a friend who is currently studying the same course in that Uni. Will try and justify the reason for choosing this program better this time.

Hello my people

Please I am stuck on the Wes website and I need an urgent help...I am at that point where I have to fill recipients and I got a 249usd fee after I added just a school as the recipient.. In the past, I have read from many people claiming that a 212usd fee came up after they filled the recipient.

Please I want to pay the 212usd fee too..how do I have it reduced to 212usd? I tried removing myself as recipient but it was looking impossible.. What do I do please? Bigfrancis21 and all

Pasblack:
A journey I was forced to take..... about 3yrs ago, my who was so keen about me coming over to the usa forced to apply to the same school who got admitted to and I obliged. Since it was not my own plan, I paid application fee and did not send my transcript till a year later after which I wrote the school to waive TOEFL for me because in addition to my first decree, I have obtained a professional diploma but the school rejected by saying I had finished the program over 2years and as such my proficiency in English needs to be proved (as if I don forget how to speak the language over time).
I enrolled for TOEFL then on the day of the exams, I was not allowed to write the exams because I had an expired International passport. I was so pained and frustrated (at this time, I already developed interest in schooling abroad). I decided I was going to renew my passport then re-enrolled. I however wrote the school requesting them to tick transcript as received on my account checklist on their site. that was wen another person responded to my mail and told me he has received the transcript and having gone through it he has decided to push for TOEFL waiver for me....which he did (first miracle).
I was admitted by the school and I booked appointment at the embassy (21/7/2017). I discovered after booking that my current place of work(as filled in DS-160 does not really relate to the program I'm going for and that gave me a lot of fear. So I started praying about it.
prepared the best I can then I went for the interview yesterday at 6:30

Went through all the checks but I think there was an issue with my ds-160 because after the biometrics, others were told to keep all other docs expect their passport and I-20 but in my case I was told to hold on to it as other checks I have passed thru have been looking at the same form for too long than necessary. Eventually assigned to window 2, 'a black american'. She approved only one person before me (trust me, over 12 people were ahead of me) I was so nervous and scared........

VO: good morning
me: good morning ma, (passing her my passport and form I-20 before she asked)
VO: after scanning my passport, please pass me your ds 160
Me: gave it to her (and she scanned too)
VO: I see you are going for ur masters in Geographic information science and cartography at Eastern Illinois University
Me: yes ma
VO: tell me the process of application
Me: I saw the programme I was interested in, Paid application fee, sent in my official transcript and then wrote my statement of purpose(trust me I was not that eloquent because of fear)
VO: how many exams did you write?
Me: None, they were all waived for me
VO: you mean you didnt write either GRE or TOEFL?
Me: waived
VO: how many schools did you apply to?
Me: just one, though I considered University of Maryland, Baltimore but I eventually applied to just EIU.
VO: how many unit course is required for your graduation
Me: 32
VO: can u mention some of the core courses?
Me: remote sensing, introduction to GIS, landscape ecology, accounting (den I wen blank) so I said and some other courses I cant remember right now
VO: how does your current work relate to your study and how will it help you
Me: (knowing so well that they do not relate at all, I had to cook something up) I was employed for a project in this company. we were to develop a map showing all telecomms mast managed by my company in the country, noting their distances to each other, the peculiarity of each of the sites etc. then after the project, I was en grafted into the system as 'diesel logistics' (which by the way is exactly what I do)
VO: what do you intend doing after this programme?
Me: I intend setting up a consultancy firm....because where I worked before, we contract some jobs because we couldnt handle them but with my first decree background in urban and regional planning and a professional science masters in GIS, I will be well grounded in getting required data analysed then used for planning purpose
VO: who is your sponsor
Me: my cousin and my sister (was expecting her to say where does she work but she didnt ask)
VO: hands over my form I-20....keep this very well as you will be needing it at POE then asked, u want to pick your passport up at ISOLO
Me; yes....thanks



no document was checked.....I see the hand of God in this......wishing others best of grace.

hello brother.. I have also applied for the same course In the same school and I have submitted all my required documents.. Patiently waiting for the admission decision by prof Barry... He said it's going to take up to a week... I will really like us to relate more... Please kindly reply your pm.. Thanks

Well, you can do that money order too.
However, the best and fastest is the Western Union Quick pay option.
Anybody with a valid ID in the USA can walk into the Western Union store and pay it for you.
Cheers!!!

Sanctus1:
I go choose the money order

LagosismyHome:
You probably met a VO who familiar with Nutrition field and It doesn't help that this particular school has this

Our program is offered both 100 percent online or through a combination of online and classroom courses on our campuses in Denton and Houston. https://twu.edu/nutrition-food-sciences/graduate-programs/ms-in-nutrition/

The VO did ask a valid question especially since the school has an online program and your response did not answer the specific question since the school does have an online program .

Don't really have much feedback , maybe if you had stronger reason on the value of Classroom compared to Online especially Internship / hands on opportunities or maybe how you are a person who learns better in a classroom when you interact and work closely with others . Or that the internet is Slow/ rubbish for accessing course materials (maybe if you live outside the big cities )

Very much on point response. Poster should study the points here, develop it and re-fire. You may even meet another VO that is not familiar with this like the earlier one. Good luck

creabyn:
$31,478...That is the course I want to study, I don't think I can change it.

Regards.

How do you intend to pay this money? The gospel truth is you will struggle to get your visa unless you come up with some cogent reasons on why you want to study this major and how it would be beneficial to you and your home country.

Good day awesome people, please I want to ask, my cousin stays in jacksonville, FL and my school is st ambrose university which is located in davenport, iowa. I want to if it will be advisable for me to stay at my cousin's place and be going to school from there?. Also anyone in st ambrose university or has applied to the school?. Your assistance will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Moreover, am expecting my 1-20 next.

Guys please what exchange rate for naira to dollars do schools use when it comes to Bank financial statement, i was thinking is 305 been CBN official rate. please help and clarify me...cos i have googled am seeing 305.44 and 360.55.

THE DISTANCE FROM JACKSONVILLE,FL TO DAVENPORT IS ABOUT 1,133.7 miles, CAN YOU BE STAYING IN NIGERIA THEN BE GOING TO SCHOOL IN SOUTH-AFRICA DAILY?

HonNellymike12:
Good day awesome people, please I want to ask, my cousin stays in jacksonville, FL and my school is st ambrose university which is located in davenport, iowa. I want to if it will be advisable for me to stay at my cousin's place and be going to school from there?. Also anyone in st ambrose university or has applied to the school?. Your assistance will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Moreover, am expecting my 1-20 next.

HonNellymike12:
Good day awesome people, please I want to ask, my cousin stays in jacksonville, FL and my school is st ambrose university which is located in davenport, iowa. I want to if it will be advisable for me to stay at my cousin's place and be going to school from there?. Also anyone in st ambrose university or has applied to the school?. Your assistance will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Moreover, am expecting my 1-20 next.

Over 16 hours one way by driving .............so one word : IMPOSSIBLE

HonNellymike12:
Good day awesome people, please I want to ask, my cousin stays in jacksonville, FL and my school is st ambrose university which is located in davenport, iowa. I want to if it will be advisable for me to stay at my cousin's place and be going to school from there?. Also anyone in st ambrose university or has applied to the school?. Your assistance will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Moreover, am expecting my 1-20 next.

Ah. Have you seen a US map?

Your proposition will be impossible. Iowa is in the midwest, Florida is in the atlantic southeast.

Shakitibob0:
Hello my people

Please I am stuck on the Wes website and I need an urgent help...I am at that point where I have to fill recipients and I got a 249usd fee after I added just a school as the recipient.. In the past, I have read from many people claiming that a 212usd fee came up after they filled the recipient.

Please I want to pay the 212usd fee too..how do I have it reduced to 212usd? I tried removing myself as recipient but it was looking impossible.. What do I do please? Bigfrancis21 and all

You don't need to make yourself a recipient because they will upload a copy of your transcript online for you to view so you do NOT necessarily need a hard copy anyway.

Go to your account profile and edit your mailing address to that of the school you wish WES to send your transcript to upon completion, no need for extra recipient except you are applying to more than one school that also needs WES evaluation. That brings your total payment down to $212. You should be able to remove the extra recipient (to yourself).

nevicochidinma:
Guys please what exchange rate for naira to dollars do schools use when it comes to Bank financial statement, i was thinking is 305 been CBN official rate. please help and clarify me...cos i have googled am seeing 305.44 and 360.55.

Use N365 or N370 to be on the safe side. Most of these schools have a currency exchange website that they go to to convert foreign figures to their US equivalent and these websites use the black market exchange rate (which regular banks in Nigeria also use), rather than the official CBN exchange rate (the rate at which Nigerian banks buy dollars from CBN).