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Haryormeesey:
This is my propose transcript.
Guys please tell me where I need to improve

WHY ARE YOU GOING TO THE U.S ?
I am going to the U.S to pursue a bachelors degree in supply chain management at southern Arkansas university magnolia.

WHEN DID YOU FINISH HIGH SCHOOL
2011

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING
After my high school in 2011, I did a one year program in computer studies and after that I went for my national diploma and in 2015 I did a one year industrial attachment at xxxxx company where I was luckily retained.

SO WHY ARE YOU JUST GOING FOR YOUR BACHELORS DEGREE
I discussed with my boss 3years ago about my career plans which I considered to be 3-4-4. That is 3years with them, then proceed for 4years bachelors degree, then come back for another 4years before going for my Masters degree.

TELL ME YOUR STUDY PLAN
I will be taking 120 hours of credit course over the period of 48month which some of the courses I will be taking includes: leadership ethics, human resources management, entrepreneurship, supply chain management, total quality management and so on.

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL
Southern Arkansas university is a public institution located in magnolia, Arkansas. Situated less than 20miles north of the Louisiana state line. It was founded in 1909 and it utilizes a semester based academic calendar. It as a 17:1 student to instructor ratio.

HOW MANY SCHOOL DID YOU APPLY TO
4. Penn state uni, Michigan state uni, uni of Houston Victoria and southern Arkansas uni.

HOW MANY ADMIT
2. SAU and University of Houston Victoria.

SO WHY SAU
I chosed this school because it has a corporative and experiental educational program which integrates classroom experience into real life world connecting me with the experts in my field of study and also it has a structured curriculum which aligns with my career aspiration with the aim of developing me with the technical, analytical and concepted skills to become a globally attuned leader in my profession

WHAT WILL THIS COURSE DO FOR YOU
It will better equip me with the requisite technical expertise coupled with the experience and expertise that would prepare me for a leadership role at my place of work when am back to Nigeria. Also a degree in supply chain management is in high demand. A lot of companies here outsource this skill because it's professional expertise and skill supply is still very low. I intend to learn this skill using global best practise that can be modelled for use here.

HOW DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS SCHOOL
Even though SAU was recommended to me by my boss. I did an extensive research online for schools offering supply chain management. I narrowed down my s

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS COURSE
My current line manager told me how taking a course in supply chain management was very instrumental to his career growth and I also aspire to become a supply chain manger in the nearest future.

WHO IS SPONSORING
My Aunty

Please sirs/ma kindly help me proofread this transcript

Cc lagosismyhome
theamerican
Femi312
Sorelee
Chidinho10
Folmus
imperiouxx
Bigfrancis

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

godG:
You are joking right? Bro, I school in UW-Madison. I am still not sure that an international student cannot get admitted into the MS Finance track. Come on! There are many international students who got admitted into the program after one or two semesters of their undergrad career. That international student are barred from the program is a bit ridiculous.

jolowizzy11:
congrats .. I'm happy for you . my i-20 has arrived I need you guys to gimme some tips cause my interview is knocking @ the door......tanks

Krach:
Congrats. Just want to know, if one can do the whole Visa application process himself? Again, I hardly have seen anyone in this platform traveling on self-sponsorship? or is it not allowed if even you have the fund? Thanks

Hisvoice:
All glory to God for everything. My appointment was scheduled for 6:30am. I got there around 6:00am and went for the documentation. I realised during the screening that my appointment form was missing but was cleared by one of the Officials after I tendered my ds160 form. Here is the main transcript:

VO: Good morning. Can i have your i-20 and passport?
Me: Hands over both documents.
VO: Why are you going to US?
Me: I am going for my Phd in Biological Sc. at Northern Illinois University.
VO: Tell me about your academic qualifications.
Me: I hold B.MLS and M.Sc in Med. Microbiology.
VO: Did you apply to other schools?
Me: Yes
VO: How many?
Me: 3 others
VO: Name them.
Me: UA Tulascoosa, MSU and Msspi state University.
VO: What will this degree do for you?
Me: It will give me an opportunity to be a senior researcher and an academic lecturer particularly in the University where I worked now...(VO cut in....)
VO: So you work in a University?
ME: Yes
VO: What is the name of the University
Me: ** NIgeria
VO: what do you do?
Me: I conduct medical screening for newly admitted students and newly employed Staff. I advise....(VO cut in again..)
VO: Are you married?
Me: Yes.
VO: Any kid?
Me: Yes

He was busy typing during the initial conversation, but changed his countenance and looked straight up.

VO: Are your family members following you?
Me: No (in ''oga calm down'' grin. I know where you dey go)
VO: Why leaving your wife behind?
Me: She's into the same Profession and she's very comfortable
VO: Who is paying for the 2 dependent expenses quoted at $12000?
Me: I have full Graduate assistantship (VO cut in...) but any short fall will be catered for by my uncle
VO: I have seen that already. Why your Uncle and not your parent?
Me: My parents are retired. My uncle is always interested in my career pursuit and when this PhD offer came, he was more than willing to support.
VO: Ohk. Where does he work?
Me: Chevron oil and gas
VO: Pass me the SOA. I will put you under Administrative processing to verify the documents. (He kept back my i-20, SOA and passport). We'll get back to you in three days. I checked my online status this afternoon, it showed ''ISSUED.''
Special thanks to Lagosismycrib, Walspring, Scholastical, Electronic and all others during the GRE and admission time. Danke!



When you were placed on administrative processing , did they call your own to confirm if he's truly your sponsor or they just called the bank ?

Chidinho10:
Did you read my comment properly?

International APPLICANTS cannot apply for that MS Finance program!

It is only open to undergraduates at UW-Madison which may be international or local students.
But for someone in Nigeria or anywhere else in the world applying for MS Finance at UW-Madison, is not possible.

See attached image
Nawao

tactmayor:
Alright bro, I checked the website and they wrote there that they accept applications anytime. Will apply for spring 2019.

godG:
Oh, got you, bro. My bad. Was confusing your use of "international applicants" with "international students".

Demonicide:
All these expenses are not even the issue. It's how to convince them at the embassy.

godG:
That doesn't sound convincing, to me, sir. You mean if someone else at the said place of work had told you that a certain program wqs instrumental to his/her growth, you would consider such program? Why not talk about the things you love doing that is related to your proposed program and how you want to gain a more nuanced understanding of that thing or field?

Plus, you should be weary of these proposed responses. Don't be mechanical in front of the VO, just flow.

pressy4uu27:
pls is dere no undergraduate transcript here all I c is masters and Ph is deer no chance for undergraduate if dere are plsss I would like to no if I some1 finished secondary school in 2010 and wants to apply to any of the universities in the u.s by 2018 plsss what are the chances

adedoja99:
That Morehouse man just got his visa approved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God paved the way, and I cleared the rest with my hardwork. Thank you so much nairalanders. Transcript loading soon.

adedoja99:
That Morehouse man just got his visa approved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God paved the way, and I cleared the rest with my hardwork. Thank you so much nairalanders. Transcript loading soon.

Haryormeesey:
This is my propose transcript.
Guys please tell me where I need to improve

WHY ARE YOU GOING TO THE U.S ?
I am going to the U.S to pursue a bachelors degree in supply chain management at southern Arkansas university magnolia.

WHEN DID YOU FINISH HIGH SCHOOL
2011

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING
After my high school in 2011, I did a one year program in computer studies and after that I went for my national diploma and in 2015 I did a one year industrial attachment at xxxxx company where I was luckily retained.

SO WHY ARE YOU JUST GOING FOR YOUR BACHELORS DEGREE
I discussed with my boss 3years ago about my career plans which I considered to be 3-4-4. That is 3years with them, then proceed for 4years bachelors degree, then come back for another 4years before going for my Masters degree.

TELL ME YOUR STUDY PLAN
I will be taking 120 hours of credit course over the period of 48month which some of the courses I will be taking includes: leadership ethics, human resources management, entrepreneurship, supply chain management, total quality management and so on.

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL
Southern Arkansas university is a public institution located in magnolia, Arkansas. Situated less than 20miles north of the Louisiana state line. It was founded in 1909 and it utilizes a semester based academic calendar. It as a 17:1 student to instructor ratio.

HOW MANY SCHOOL DID YOU APPLY TO
4. Penn state uni, Michigan state uni, uni of Houston Victoria and southern Arkansas uni.

HOW MANY ADMIT
2. SAU and University of Houston Victoria.

SO WHY SAU
I chosed this school because it has a corporative and experiental educational program which integrates classroom experience into real life world connecting me with the experts in my field of study and also it has a structured curriculum which aligns with my career aspiration with the aim of developing me with the technical, analytical and concepted skills to become a globally attuned leader in my profession

WHAT WILL THIS COURSE DO FOR YOU
It will better equip me with the requisite technical expertise coupled with the experience and expertise that would prepare me for a leadership role at my place of work when am back to Nigeria. Also a degree in supply chain management is in high demand. A lot of companies here outsource this skill because it's professional expertise and skill supply is still very low. I intend to learn this skill using global best practise that can be modelled for use here.

HOW DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS SCHOOL
Even though SAU was recommended to me by my boss. I did an extensive research online for schools offering supply chain management. I narrowed down my s

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS COURSE
My current line manager told me how taking a course in supply chain management was very instrumental to his career growth and I also aspire to become a supply chain manger in the nearest future.

WHO IS SPONSORING
My Aunty

Please sirs/ma kindly help me proofread this transcript

Cc lagosismyhome
theamerican
Femi312
Sorelee
Chidinho10
Folmus
imperiouxx
Bigfrancis

imperiouxx:
This is another reason why it would have been perfect if she goes for her F2 interview by the middle of your first semester. As it is right now, she only going with you to keep you company. You will need a good source of personal funding for her up keeping except you got a very huge funding that can go around 2 people.

Idibia18:
Goodluck on your visa interview.
Please, I need you to clarify me on something. I know as a fact that Undergraduate admission requires High school transcript. Can evaluated Waec result by Wes suffice as high school transcript?
Gurus in the house please o! I need answers

Nellahen:
Please can anyone give me information about studying education/teaching maters. I have carried out my own research but i would like to hear from someone personal experience thank you

godG:
That doesn't sound convincing, to me, sir. You mean if someone else at the said place of work had told you that a certain program wqs instrumental to his/her growth, you would consider such program? Why not talk about the things you love doing that is related to your proposed program and how you want to gain a more nuanced understanding of that thing or field?

Plus, you should be weary of these proposed responses. Don't be mechanical in front of the VO, just flow.

Ovitbaby:
Visa denied on the 5th June,2018.6.45am.Lagos

This is my transcript below.

VO-What course are you going in for?

Me-Masters degree in Applied statistics and decision analytics in Western Illinois University

VO-Why did you choose this course?

Me-In my place of work (You fell into his trap;This has being the most common escape root for applicant for years now and they know this.) they encourage staff to further their education.

VO-cuts in...o you will be returning back to your place of work. (I know he will ask the denial question) This is where he rejected you.

ME-Yes.and I continued..the knowledge of this course will assist me as a manager in making good decisions with data.Data is very key to our business.Also,I would be able to think statistically in making decisions at work.I noticed in Nigeria,most buisnesses make wrong decisions with data and in the long run they can not sustain their business.
I remembered in 2016,when Nigeria was into recession,not many businesses survived.
Also,with the knowledge of this course I can give good advice to my managent and mentor my team members and work hand in hand with the operation s team to prepare budget .

VO-Have you travelled out of Nigeria.

Me-I have not had a need until now.

VO- Are you married-

Me-No.

VO-Do you have kids.Me-No.

VO-Do you have relatives in the US?

Me-No.

VO-Who is your sponsor?

Me-My sister,she is an optometrist,she owns her clinic and optical laboratory.

VO.-sorry your Visa is not approved.

Please I need help,as am about to reapply a second time.

Advice;
You can refire but don't mention your work ooo....There are other rigorous reasons you can chip in first b4 any other.

hankMacoy:
My Interview Experience

[b]V.O: Good morning. You are welcome. May I have your passport.
Me: Good morning.
V.O: Why are u going to the United States?
Me: I want to pursue an MBA in Finance.
V.O: How many schools did you apply to in the US?
Me: 2. Names them.
V.O: how many gave you offers.
Me: I got one offer .
VO: what's your education?
Me: I told him.
VO: So you have Bsc and masters?
Me: gave details.
VO nodded.
V.O: Starts telling me about me (work experience) as he was starring at the computer... To which I said yes
VO: any test?
Me: I took the GMAT.
VO: your score?
Me: says the score
VO: the breakdown of the d score?
Me: brings out the result and reads out the details.
VO: how did u get the scholarship?
ME: I submitted my GMAT n transcripts and applied to the school. I also wrote three essays.
VO: who is your sponsor?
Me: names.
VO: what's your relationship with the sponsor?
Me: says.
VO: Why not your your immediate family member?
Me: He is my sponsor. He mentors me and we are family relation. Same surname. Same grandfather.
VO: usually sponsors are family relations like brother or sister or parents.
Me: This is my sponsor
VO: what does he do?
Me: tells him my sponsor's profession
VO: Ok. I'll place you on administrative processing. We'll confirm the account statement.
Everything seems Ok.[/b]

So I'm in suspense now.
What should I expect?

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; 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!