imperiouxx:


Cheers!

donanod:
Good day everyone.
I have learnt a thing or two here and I think it’s best I give back.

My visa interview on 22nd May went thus:

VO: Why are you going to The University of Texas Arlington?
Me: To pursue my MS in Materials Science and Engineering

VO: How did you get to know UTA?
Me: A combination of advise from EducationUSA Advisers and my interest in Materials for Solar energy research informed my choice

VO: Did you apply to other schools?
Me: Yes I did - Stevens Institute of Technology and University of North Texas

VO: So why did you pick UTA over the others?
Me: My correspondence with the Graduate Advisor at UTA convinced me that the Materials Science and Engineering program at UTA matched my proposed research focus best

VO: When did you get your Bachelors?
Me: 2015

VO: What did you do afterwards?
Me: Went for my NYSC which concluded in October 2016

VO: Where did this take place?
Me: Told her

VO: What were your duties and responsibilities?
Me: I taught Physics and Further Mathematics to secondary school students

VO: Who will be funding your studies?
Me: My Dad will

VO: What does he do?
Me: Told her

VO: Do you know anyone in the US?
Me: Yes, my Uncle and Sister

VO: What is your sister’s major?
Me: Told her

VO: Your visa has been approved, be sure to keep your I-20 well because it’s very important. You will be contacted via text and email as soon as your passport is ready for pickup.

For some context:
UG GPA: 3.51/4.00 (Major: Materials Science and Engineering)
GRE: 315 - Q160 V155 AW3.0
TOEFL: 105 - R26 L28 S26 W25

What worked for me may or may not work for you. Similarly, what works for you may or may not work for me. However, we never know what works until we try.

I believe in God and He was and still is very important in all this.

Thanks to everyone who makes out time to offer their opinion and advice here.
Cheers!

GraceofGodfollo:


I tap on an Approval with no stress.

tactmayor:


Congrats...were you given any form of funding??.

abromeo:
why do you want to study this course?

Why this university?

I choose CSUB because of they gave me admission early and they have good facilities to help student in their studies more over in CSUB i wouldn't just be another face in the crowd. i will work closely with highly qualified and experienced professors in modern classroom and laboratory settings

I have a National Diploma degree in computer science with this background this course is going to enhance my knowledge more and Nigeria is transferring her business processes from manual to automated so acquiring technical skills will make me remain relevant in the Nigerian business world. I hope to build modules and software's that will restructure the Nigeria business world.I hope to have an IT company in the southwestern  of Nigeria just like Adela did here in Lagos. .i know this program will help increase my  knowledge and give me the ability to design, implement and improve software solutions across Nigeria

Where are you going to in the US 


I'm going to California State University Bakersfield, for my undergraduate degree in computer science


Why this university?


I choose CSUB because of the amount of quality research going on there in the field of Computer Science. I came to know that my research interest matches with the faculty there also as student I will be assigned a professor as my mentor and i had email correspondence with  Professor Albert Cruz  in which we had similar research interests and I wish to join his research group ..he also he made me to know that i wouldn’t have issues settling in the new environment besides at CSU Bakersfield, I wouldn’t just another face in the crowd. I will work closely with highly qualified and experienced professors in modern classroom and laboratory settings.


Why do you wish to study in the US ?

Ans. United State schools are way ahead in research in fields like Computer science. when compared to other countries of the world. Moreover, they stress on practical knowledge & not just book learning. A degree from united state  is globally recognized as the academic standards are very high. Nigeria Universities do not have enough facilities to support students in their research, whereas US Universities have sound infrastructure to support students to gain both the theoretical as well as practical knowledge.Hence a degree on here does not really help in fulfilling the career goals of a person like me

What are the courses offered ? or What type of courses are there ?

Ans. There are a variety of courses offered at California State University such as Data Management,  Java , c++ ,information technology, software management, Application package , introduction to computer science...e.t.c  

How  many schools did you apply to

3  schools

CSUB ,TROY university Alabama,Wichita state university

O; how did you hear about this school 

ME : i discovered this school by extensive online research via google.com and academic search engines such as usnews.com internationalstudent.com, and i narrow my research to the school that has my research interest.


[b]Vo: whos paying 
[/b]
Me: My Mom. She an Real Estate Agent she sells and buy landed property.

what area will you specialize in

Me: Software development . This is because of the low rate of software development here in Nigeria. Actually that gap need to be close.

When did you finish high school?

ME: 2012

VO: What have you been doing since?

ME: I first went to obtain my National diploma degree in computer science at Yaba college of technology 

VO: what course your ND IN and what year did you finish?

ME: In Computer science and finished in 2017

VO: Have you traveled out before

ME: I havent had any reason to until now.

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I need more review please , thanks


Please help check and criticize ....Thanks

femoalaofin:
Hi, you sent me a pm?? Wassup?

UzzyBreeze:
An extract from a proposed transcript for your kind consideration and constructive faulting.


VO- Why Bleep University?
Me- [s]"Apart from the fact that I was impressed by the level of responsiveness of bleep Uni grad admission with consequently led to early admission decisions"[/s], bleep also houses 3 National Research Centre of Excellence.( names them)
I intend to take advantage of this facilities to carry out research peculiar to my concentration. [s]Furthermore more, my prog duration is "20 months at Bleep which I consider ideal as i would be able to bag this degree within the shortest possible time frame."[/s]


I'm having a feeling the quoted isn't a good point enough. Kindly advise accordingly. Thanks!

imperiouxx:


Hey God is Good. How are you doing?

It's been a while. I think you're on my facebook, right?

Yea, 7+ years on this thread and still counting

donanod:

Yes, I was

Raycupid:
Please this is my proposed transcript, scrutinize mercilessly as I would rather get it here than from the VO
Me:Good morning
VO: good morning,pass ur i20 and passport
Me: passes them
VO : where re u heading to?
Me : Prairie View A & M university Texas, for my masters in electrical Engineering.
VO: So why PVAMU?
Me: I chose PVAMU for some reasons,the main ones being that I would love to have the opportunity to work with two professors from the university, prof obiomon and prof xianglang ,during my search for schools I was very intrigued on their approach in the fields of micro electronics where they instead of the Norm of viewing them mainly as tools in computer Engineering and telecommunications, instead utilized them for computational Biology and systems pharmacology in their various researches. In addition to this PVAMU Is well equipped with good laboratories and research centres with Notable fundings from both NASA and NIH, I Look forward to working in center for computational systems biology which is one of the six main research centers of the dept.
VO: What would this course do for u?
Me: I currently work As Junior maintenance engineer in *** pharmaceutical, this degree with a concentration in microelectronics would give me the required training in machine circuitry and also design and maintenance of electronic components such as this used in microprocessor used in control systems for manufacturing processes, this would see me rise to the position of a senior maintenance and controls Engineer. Also as because of my proposed research topic, I look forward to working with the pharmacology research team.
VO: How did u get to know about PVAMU?
Me: it was one of the schools recommended by a senior colleague ,so I then researched more about it via college sites.
VO: how many schools did u apply to?
Me: Three schools, PVAMU ,University of Louisville, UND.
VO: What have u been doing after Graduation?
Me: First I did my NYSC and then after that I got a job as a maintenance engineer at ***pharmaceutical.
VO: Who would be sponsoring you?
Me: my parents would co sponsor with my aunt and her husband
********* PS: My first degree was in mech Engineering.
please gurus take a look and highlight any loopholes or things I didn't address

Demonicide:
Hello fam, I'm between the devil and the deep blue sea. I was denied admission to Cleveland St uni earlier today, the reason was because my ND/HND is equivalent to an associate degree. Therefore, i am not qualified for a Msc degree program. Now, they have tabled an option for me, that option is to join a Bsc undergraduate in their 3rd year. Then after the program has been finalised, I can go ahead with a MPH degree with them. Gurus in the house what do you think I should do?

tactmayor:


Full funding?....Im askin cos I have close to similar profile as yours.

Lilaf:
Hello everyone !

Visa Granted today at Lagos US embassy


Appointment was for 6.45am but with Lagos traffic, I got there 7.10am. I forgot to take along my DS-160....my village pple won get me but God took over......lol

To cut the long story short......the conversation between the VO and I went thus:

VO: not smiling (good morning)

Me: smiling)Good morning

Vo: Why do wanna study public administration

Me: the company I work for wants to extend its services to include political campaigns. so I believe a degree in PA would earn me promotion at my place of work. Moreso, I would be taking some courses dat would distinguish me as a skilled analyst in political trends. I av been in contact with my course advisor and she has advised me to take bla ....bla courses .

Vo: hold on a second....i need to be excused urgently.

Me: the break in transmission lasted for about 3mins....was jus busy praying to God to take control.

Vo: ok thank you. So did you take any exam

Me: No ma'am, no exam was required but my degree cert was evaluated by WES.

Vo: what did you study at the undergraduate level.

Me. Hist and strategic studies university of Lagos.

Vo : what year?

Me: 2012.

Vo: What av u been doing

Me.....been working at bla bla bla.

Vo: are u married?

Me: No

Vo: have you travelled before?

Me: No

She gave a straight look...


Vo: What courses will u be doing and units please. Give me a breakdown.

Me: I paused.....listed the courses for first semester and total units needed to graduate.

Vo: how many schools did u apply to

Me: 2....bla and bla

Vo: (getting irritated) ma'am, don't give details jus number will do.

Me : ( for my mind......issokay I no go do am again)

Vo: who is funding this

Me: my dad

Vo: What does he do

Me: business....bla and bla....it was so long a discussion and she kept on typing and googling. She even asked me to spell sef.....i com tire.....lol

Vo: bank statement with u.....(the look on her face changed to that of a doubting thomas)

IMe: handed it over

Vo: this is not a bla ...bla.....

Me: it's his personal savings.

Vo: (deep sigh) Why USA, why not canada , UK or any of country

Me : ( I gave a big smile)...... it's a known fact that USA has one of the best educational systems and It has a culture that embraces intellectualism and academic freedom.... I mean I rilly appreciate that. More so, I will benefit immensely from its excellent research facilities.

Vo: okay.....i will be issuing you a visa ....in bla..bla...go Pick it up...


Me: that wasn't clear.

Vo: she repeated what she said.

Me ::: thanked her with a big smile..


I have been a silent member tho, but I appreciate you all......


IN ALL, Allah (swt) DID IT. I am a living testimony.....

donanod:

I got partial funding. This doesn’t mean you can’t get full funding though.

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:

1. You should have evaluated your credential with WES
2. Do not take that offer, I repeat, Do not take that offer. kick back and relax, evaluate your transcripts, Write GRE if you haven't, and reapply to other schools, and hustle for funding. accepting this their Greek gift means you'll have to pay out of state tuition, aside other unwarranted expenses , that implies financial recklessnes.

Demonicide:
Hello fam, I'm between the devil and the deep blue sea. I was denied admission to Cleveland St uni earlier today, the reason was because my ND/HND is equivalent to an associate degree. Therefore, i am not qualified for a Msc degree program. Now, they have tabled an option for me, that option is to join a Bsc undergraduate in their 3rd year. Then after the program has been finalised, I can go ahead with a MPH degree with them. Gurus in the house what do you think I should do?

imperiouxx:


Hey God is Good. How are you doing?

It's been a while. I think you're on my facebook, right?

Yea, 7+ years on this thread and still counting

Demonicide:
Hello fam, I'm between the devil and the deep blue sea. I was denied admission to Cleveland St uni earlier today, the reason was because my ND/HND is equivalent to an associate degree. Therefore, i am not qualified for a Msc degree program. Now, they have tabled an option for me, that option is to join a Bsc undergraduate in their 3rd year. Then after the program has been finalised, I can go ahead with a MPH degree with them. Gurus in the house what do you think I should do?

thirdpage:


Sorry to hear about this. I was in same shoes early this year... When uni of Iowa rescinded my admission offer after sending admission letter. The reason was same as yours. Even your WES evaluation will not help. Some of these schools are research level institutions and evaluate degrees in-house.

Hopefully you applied to more than one school. It's always advisable, to guide against issues like this. It's also not advisable to take thier offer considering that your HND is generally seen to be equivalent to 4-year Bsc in the US and convincing the VO may be difficult.

Ctemi:


Hi. Am also graduate of polytechnic but I ve to evaluate both diploma bf I ws gven admission bck then in 2015 and I remba d vo dat interviewed me telling me dat my program is jst two and hw come am going for Msc, I have to show him my evaluated transcript frm Wes whc make him approved my visa. It’s better u evaluate ur ND/HND result to avoid unnecessary questioning or denial. Tanks

GraceofGodfollo:


So you're hr

jolowizzy11:
congrats mate.... my interview is near I'm anxious...

Demonicide:
so tell me, how were you able to overcome yours?

drdamy:
Where are my iglobal university fellows. How una take do reference letter and the processing. As canada deny make i try usa

godG:


Oh, I see. But I doubt the fact that international students cannot apply [of course, I could be wrong.]. While it's true that it's not a stand-alone MSc, prospective international undergrad students can still apply. There are no programs in UW-Madison that a certain category of students cannot apply to. Tittle 9, bro.

Chidinho10:


It is very important for you to read instructions before choosing schools to apply. UW-Madison's MS Finance is just like a 5th year program for their undergraduates. They take courses in their fourth years (final year of undergraduate), do a summer internship and then complete the coursework in their 5th year. A lot of schools do such and I remember one of the Texas schools having such a platform. The program is not open to international applicants or even applicants from other universities.

Thank you