Why? Any problem with the school?

Markikus:


They granted me admission last month. Not going there though

TWoods:


Nigerians ALWAYS “put God first in everything they do”... yet the country remains a hellhole that everyone wants to run away from. Who is deceiving who? Your visa applications are being reviewed by people who could care less about your God. If you read Romans 13, God is not in the business of interfering in the visa decisions of sovereign nations. You either qualify on merit or not. Praying, when you haven’t done your home work and certainly do not meet the criteria, is a waste of your time. Your pastors have obviously failed you in not teaching you very well. You can’t be praying for a fraudulent visa application to succeed. It’s like praying for God to take control of a willful abortion.

Twoods abeg help me tell them the truth

StarBoy54:
Why? Any problem with the school?

No! They offered me a 20% scholarship. I got a better offer.

dmajor1:
Hi guys, I got a lot from this tread and I know it's only natural to give back. Visa approved on the 25th of April and this is how it went.

VO: (with a smile) Good morning.

Me: Good morning sir.

VO: How are you?

Me: I'm fine thank you? How are you?

VO: I'm fine. Thank you. (I have already passed my passport, sevis receipt and i20 to him by now). So, you're here for a student visa.

Me: Yeah.

VO: Tell me about the program you're going for.

Me: I'm going for a chemistry doctoral program at Florida State University. I'd be taking courses in Molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics... (he motioned for me to stop).

VO: Tell me about your background.

Me: I have a bachelors degree in Chemistry and Masters degree in analytical chemistry. I currently work at a Pharmaceutical firm as a Medical Sales Representative (motioned me to stop. He was typing all along).

VO: So your 2nd degree is from University of Ibadan?

Me: Yes

VO: And you've being working at a pharmaceutical firm since...

Me: February last year (he nodded).

VO: how many other schools did you apply to?

Me: five others.

VO: five in total?

Me: no. Five others aside FSU.

VO: oh... Six in total. Who's paying?

Me: I got a graduate Assistantship (nods and reaches for white paper).

VO: I have approved your visa. Congratulations and have a good day (I didn't here more than this).

Me: Thank you. Have a good day too.

Thanks to everyone in here whose stories have one time or the other inspired hope.

Congratulations! I tap d good news. Please reply your pm.

femi312:
You have to pay SEVIS fee at least 3 days before your VISA interview date. It is $200 and you cant make the payment in Nigeria. Someone outside Nigeria has to make the payment for you or you can go to Cotonou to make the payment. The easier option is for someone to make the payment for you but have it in mind there is a western union charge of $10. Fill the coupon here https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html and send it to whoever will make the payment for you.

Thank you so much , and I really appreciate, I will will run around about it, but you know banks doesn’t make it so easy for someone to send money abroad in this Nigeria, and what’s your idea over this bro/ma’am

banji001:



Thank you so much , and I really appreciate, I will will run around about it, but you know banks doesn’t make it so easy for someone to send money abroad in this Nigeria, and what’s your idea over this bro/ma’am

Contact @Walspring; he can help you.

Gospelozy:

Congratulations! I tap d good news. Please reply your pm.

Madam @Gospelozy you are still on the pms

Nikkydave:
Good morning House,

Am applying for a 6 weeks certification program in school of aeronautics (airline career)USA. Am an experienced banker but want to change career as I needed to run a shift program to enable me attend to my family and other things.
The school will be sending i20 this week and am processing SEVIS as well.
Since its only 6weeks course, hope they would grant me and my two kids Visa as I would want them to travel with me.
Please I need your advice.

I dont know y this just keep coming to my head after reading this post; "run run run away"

dmajor1:
Hi guys, I got a lot from this tread and I know it's only natural to give back. Visa approved on the 25th of April and this is how it went.

VO: (with a smile) Good morning.

Me: Good morning sir.

VO: How are you?

Me: I'm fine thank you? How are you?

VO: I'm fine. Thank you. (I have already passed my passport, sevis receipt and i20 to him by now). So, you're here for a student visa.

Me: Yeah.

VO: Tell me about the program you're going for.

Me: I'm going for a chemistry doctoral program at Florida State University. I'd be taking courses in Molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics... (he motioned for me to stop).

VO: Tell me about your background.

Me: I have a bachelors degree in Chemistry and Masters degree in analytical chemistry. I currently work at a Pharmaceutical firm as a Medical Sales Representative (motioned me to stop. He was typing all along).

VO: So your 2nd degree is from University of Ibadan?

Me: Yes

VO: And you've being working at a pharmaceutical firm since...

Me: February last year (he nodded).

VO: how many other schools did you apply to?

Me: five others.

VO: five in total?

Me: no. Five others aside FSU.

VO: oh... Six in total. Who's paying?

Me: I got a graduate Assistantship (nods and reaches for white paper).

VO: I have approved your visa. Congratulations and have a good day (I didn't here more than this).

Me: Thank you. Have a good day too.

Thanks to everyone in here whose stories have one time or the other inspired hope.

Congratsssss

Nikkydave:
Good morning House,

Am applying for a 6 weeks certification program in school of aeronautics (airline career)USA. Am an experienced banker but want to change career as I needed to run a shift program to enable me attend to my family and other things.
The school will be sending i20 this week and am processing SEVIS as well.
Since its only 6weeks course, hope they would grant me and my two kids Visa as I would want them to travel with me.
Please I need your advice.

I dont know y this just keep coming to my head after reading this post; "run run run away

hilaryxoxo:


WOW! Thank you so much for this. I am sending you a PM right away. Lets talk more.
I think i'd be re-apply. For my CFA, I already passed level 1, would be writing level 2 in June so hopefully, I get to apply to the schools as a level 3 candidate. One thing though, I would say that my applications were very whisky. I plan on doing way better this time.

Of the schools you mentioned, I already knew about the Princeton program, i don't think its for me though. I'm waay out of speck relative to the class average. If I could change my GPA, maybe i'd have more confidence to apply but unfortunately, its pretty much set in stone - Though very good, it'll look so meager compared to the perfect 4.0's.

I just checked the Columbia MSFE program, it looks really really good but it is SUPER EXPENSIVE. 100k per year for two years! My parents would faint! I'd add Toronto to my list, not so sure about Vanderbilt and Baruch. The former doesn't strike me, it seems like just another regular "MSF" and as for the latter, the school "Baruch College" doesn't strike me as a prestigious school. Its not even ranked on QS world ranking and THE World University Ranking.

Financial engineering is a no-go area for me. I was actually considering it before but i don't think I want to be competing with those Chinese guys, it seems like more of their thing.

Are you proficient with C++ ? i actually want to learn it, probably after my exams in June... Also, what extracurricular is there to be involved in as a working professional?

Great!
I will reply to your PM ASAP

1. Being a level 3 candidate is a big one!

2. The extra time to plan your apps is also an added advantage

3. Don't let average admission statistics scare you. Yeah those programs are insanely competitive but coming from an African background and being a female (I guess so) are also advantages on up our side. If you check class stats, you'll discover that Africans make up an very small percentage of their class. They want a diverse class and they may want to go below their "standards" to get someone with a unique background in. These schools want to tell the whole world how diverse they are. You can be a case study for them lol. Also, there are very very few females in Finance. So having that too is an advantage for diversity. If you're male, I worries, you are still African lol.

4. But getting that diversity slot is not easy. You have to plan strategically. I'll suggest you try and show passion in your applications. Make sure ALL the admissions officers know you in person. Keep regular conversations with them (at least 3 mails per week and 1 Skype conversation every two weeks). Ask them intelligent questions (not questions on their FAQ). Also discuss your weak academic profile with them and tell them how passionate you are about attending their program. This strategy helped me to get into some very competitive programs and I'll share my email conversations with you.

5. MSFE at Columbia is great. If that's your only wonderful admission offer, you can augment your family contribution with some student loans. Job placements are strong and with good work on your side, you can get a decent job and repay your loans fast.

6. Baruch is not a big name college but their finance program is one of the best on the market and very competitive to enter. If getting a job is your main goal, Baruch is okay. It has location advantage and a very huge reputation. Check Wallstreetoasis and GMATclub for reviews

7. If competition is the reason you're scared of FE, I think you should try it out (smiles). At the end of the day, your main goal is getting a nice job, not competing with some Chinese folks lol.

8. Nah... I'm not proficient in C++. I initially wanted to learn it and follow the FE route but I changed my plans and followed another career path.

Will reply your PM

Hello folks

Please I'd like to seek your opinion.
Got admission to last month and a tuition deposit of $500 is to be paid after 30 days of admission decision. Contemplating to pay or not as I just received I-20 last week.

Any advise?
Thinking $500 is too much to throw at something not yet guaranteed.

UzzyBreeze:
Hello folks

Please I'd like to seek your opinion.
Got admission to last month and a tuition deposit of $500 is to be paid after 30 days of admission decision. Contemplating to pay or not as I just received I-20 last week.

Any advise?
Thinking $500 is too much to throw at something not yet guaranteed.

Some schools demand for enrollment deposits. It's normal for some programs. Speak with your admission officer for a waiver. Tell them about your financial constraints and how paying the fee will affect your traveling. If they agree, fine! If they don't, you'll have to pay it else they will terminate your admission.

That's how it works

Chidinho10:



Great!
I will reply to your PM ASAP

1. Being a level 3 candidate is a big one!

2. The extra time to plan your apps is also an added advantage

3. Don't let average admission statistics scare you. Yeah those programs are insanely competitive but coming from an African background and being a female (I guess so) are also advantages on up our side. If you check class stats, you'll discover that Africans make up an very small percentage of their class. They want a diverse class and they may want to go below their "standards" to get someone with a unique background in. These schools want to tell the whole world how diverse they are. You can be a case study for them lol. Also, there are very very few females in Finance. So having that too is an advantage for diversity. If you're male, I worries, you are still African lol.

4. But getting that diversity slot is not easy. You have to plan strategically. I'll suggest you try and show passion in your applications. Make sure ALL the admissions officers know you in person. Keep regular conversations with them (at least 3 mails per week and 1 Skype conversation every two weeks). Ask them intelligent questions (not questions on their FAQ). Also discuss your weak academic profile with them and tell them how passionate you are about attending their program. This strategy helped me to get into some very competitive programs and I'll share my email conversations with you.

5. MSFE at Columbia is great. If that's your only wonderful admission offer, you can augment your family contribution with some student loans. Job placements are strong and with good work on your side, you can get a decent job and repay your loans fast.

6. Baruch is not a big name college but their finance program is one of the best on the market and very competitive to enter. If getting a job is your main goal, Baruch is okay. It has location advantage and a very huge reputation. Check Wallstreetoasis and GMATclub for reviews

7. If competition is the reason you're scared of FE, I think you should try it out (smiles). At the end of the day, your main goal is getting a nice job, not competing with some Chinese folks lol.

8. Nah... I'm not proficient in C++. I initially wanted to learn it and follow the FE route but I changed my plans and followed another career path.

Will reply your PM

WOW! Thank you so much for this! Please check your PM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UzzyBreeze:
Hello folks

Please I'd like to seek your opinion.
Got admission to last month and a tuition deposit of $500 is to be paid after 30 days of admission decision. Contemplating to pay or not as I just received I-20 last week.

Any advise?
Thinking $500 is too much to throw at something not yet guaranteed.

Chidinho10:



Some schools demand for enrollment deposits. It's normal for some programs. Speak with your admission officer for a waiver. Tell them about your financial constraints and how paying the fee will affect your traveling. If they agree, fine! If they don't, you'll have to pay it else they will terminate your admission.

That's how it works

Wait fess..... I believe the $500 is a token from your normal school fees and its just a guarantee on their side to reserve you a spot.

You can email the school and explain to them about how visa works and that you are not sure of the visa outcome yet, hence paying the fee will be a risk.

Ask if they have a refund policy in case you are not able to secure a visa, otherwise let them give you a waiver.

aadeyi:




Wait fess..... I believe the $500 is a token from your normal school fees and its just a guarantee on their side to reserve you a spot.

You can email the school and explain to them about how visa works and that you are not sure of the visa outcome yet, hence paying the fee will be a risk.

Ask if they have a refund policy in case you are not able to secure a visa, otherwise let them give you a waiver.

Yeah, it's deposit for securing your seat and it is deducted from your first semester tuition. A lot of schools do it especially business schools. If you don't pay, your seat goes to someone else

Some schools waive it while others do not
And most times, it is nonrefundable

Chidinho10:



Some schools demand for enrollment deposits. It's normal for some programs. Speak with your admission officer for a waiver. Tell them about your financial constraints and how paying the fee will affect your traveling. If they agree, fine! If they don't, you'll have to pay it else they will terminate your admission.

That's how it works

financial constrains for $500 , except if that not the exact words used .........The school would think if $500 is a struggle which is chicken change compared to a school fees, then this person is not serious

but yes , i probably would write to the school asking for their refund policy if visa is not given then you know what risk you are willing to take

LagosismyHome:


financial constrains for $500 , except if that not the exact words used .........The school would think if $500 is a struggle which is chicken change compared to a school fees, then this person is not serious

but yes , i probably would write to the school asking for their refund policy if visa is not given then you know what risk you are willing to take

Yeah I get your point
I actually did that and got a waiver. One school agreed to waive and another school refused. That was why I suggested it.

Asking for refund policy is another nice option also.

ThePianoGuy:
very possible but not advisable because you will really have to give a good response to convince any vo!!!! Just apply to a top university!!!! Peace

LagosismyHome:


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financial constrains for $500 , except if that not the exact words used .........The school would think if $500 is a struggle which is chicken change compared to a school fees, then this person is not serious

but yes , i probably would write to the school asking for their refund policy if visa is not given then you know what risk you are willing to take [/quote]

nwendujudy:
[quote author=LagosismyHome post=67218007]

financial constrains for $500 , except if that not the exact words used .........The school would think if $500 is a struggle which is chicken change compared to a school fees, then this person is not serious

but yes , i probably would write to the school asking for their refund policy if visa is not given then you know what risk you are willing to take

Thanks for the contributions.
Exactly my tot. If I complain to them of "just" $500, then may appear unserious and it appears to be the only admission I'll pursue but at the same time, #181,500 will be gone��‍♂️ if the visa no later work out.

It is clearly stated as non-refundable though.

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@UzzyBreeze

Speak to them.
You miss 100% of shots you don't take
Explain your financial situation to them. No school will terminate your admission because you pleaded with them to waive your enrollment fee. They have given you 30 days to pay and they can only decline your admission if the 30 days elapses without you paying. I was in a similar situation with a higher fee involved. So my advice is based on my experience.

My 2 cents
Goodluck!

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It's stated Non refundable 500$ no be beans o.

Hey Buddy. Hows it coming at your side. Omo i lost my old contacts, my phone crashed. Kindly pm your us number. We should hook up soon! i plan visiting naija soon too!

MsNas:

That means I need to come and start collecting maintenance money from you then Happy Married Life

Good evening everyone, i have paid my sevis pls what is the next thing i need to do, pls what is the site for visa application and what are the things i need to do before my interview. Pls answer this.

Mekurexx:
I want to use this medium to thank Nairaland and this thread especially for input, knowledge, criticisms and knowledge that has been shared for a long time. I gained insight from this thread before I went for my interview, moved here and even when settled here. 2 years later I am celebrating my masters graduation (cum laude). I cant begin to @ all the monikers that left in Fall 2016 but I trust everyone is doing good and also getting ready for graduation. Thank you all for everything

Congrats Bro.