innamorat:
Good evening house, please i would love to apply for PhD program in the US.. Please what are the requirements and can someone give me an estimate of the finance involved

And you want to apply to a PhD program? If you cannot do a simple google search, how will you cope with 5 years of incisive research?

winterstorm:
So I decided to join this forum because I didn't want anyone to fall mugu to any yeye visa agent like I did... It was really bad....I didn't know there could be some kind of reward in it for me.

Went for my visa today 6:30 am, it was just a fascinating conversation that left me deaf!

What visa agents do to people ehn? May God help us all, and the way people were by that gate waiting the coming of our Lord , just to see if you will come out with White or blue paper..how won't they refuse people!

If I start telling you there were blue papers then I may forget to tell you that they had wings / were flying....but you my friend are different so believe and go for it!


Me: Good morning ..

Vo: Good morning ma'am, pass me your I-20 and
passport... how are you today?

Me: I'm okay, how are you?

Vo: Oh! I'm fine, thanks. What state did you say you are
going to again?

Me: Florida,....Miami Florida.

Vo: What school are you going to there?

Me: Florida international university.

Vo: Oh! And which program?

Me: International business....

Vo: Why this school?

Me: Out of all the schools I applied to, they offered me
graduate assistantship.....

Vo: Ooh! Hmp!

Me: .... that covers some of my tuition expenses and
stipends.

Vo: Types... Looking at me from somewhere else while
typing...

Me: Looking at her while admiring her person....

Vo: So you picked this school because of the funding?

Me: Yes! I did..... and their school ranks 7th in
international business...

Vo: Oh!! Typing...so did you take any test for this
funding...

Me: Ma,am??

Vo: Did you take any test?

Me: Oh! Yes I took my GRE, I scored .. ***..

Vo: Could you tell me the break down?

Me : The verbal is uhmm... ***, quantitative is ***,
analytical is *!

Vo: hmmm...typing and looking at me from a screen or
something somewhere...

Vo: What do you plan to do with this degree?

Me: I want to be able to own and manage a
consultancy firm of my own in the future ....that will
focus mainly on exportation of goods and
services here in Nigeria.

Vo: Ooh okay!!! Who is paying?

Me: My uncle is sponsoring, my mom will be
supporting me where necessary... I Laugh.

Vo: She laughs do you have their SOA?

Me: Yes! yes I do..... Fetching only my uncle's SOA
,..she was watching me caaaarefully like a
hawk....I hand it to her.

Vo: Looks and says "you are sure your uncle is okay
with you taking this"? It's very bulky.......she sighs
and look through, laughing.

Me: Yes!

Vo: What does this your uncle do?

Me: He owns a haulage company of his own and fuel
station
around the Eastern part of the country.

Vo: hmhmm!

She seem to be looking at my face on a screen somewhere.... Or something..

Vo: Are you married?

Me: No, I'm single .

Vo: Any kid ..

Me: No, I laughed ...

Vo: Laughed too.... You mean no child outside
wedlock...

Me: I smiled, chuckled then shook my head... (in my
mind { abeg make una no koba meoo, I no know if
you don go born outside wedlock} )

Vo: Then she typed, looked at my face and typed some
more.... ... Still typing....

Vo: Guy your visa is approved (I deaf!) please make
sure you take your I-20 to... something.....keep it
well something.... something... Like that...

Me: Thank you very much...have a lovely day ...

She was reading my body language a lot !! but it was more like she wanted to talk some more or just to know my kind of person NOT looking for a reason to Deny me.

Ubah1 ... God bless you! And every single person that spends their time to help others here...

Lagosismyhome.
Imperiouxx
Ekiee's
Ladyguinivere
Omobendel24
Seyewest
Franknetter
Justwise
One other Wooden guy like that
Femi312
Tolatif
Ladylco
Ayenikunle
KDK

I can keep going but you all....are amazing!

Indeed there is God and there is need for prayers!
You will know when you face situations that are " deus ex machina"



..... Good luck to you all.. In fact my war with the visa agents just started.

Hold your schools to give you funding if you can.

Ladies Don't rub too much eye-shadow and pancake nau, Wear good shoes. Guys! wear good shoes and sucks, don't wear 1,500 to F1 visa interview . Don't try to state things the way you wrote/cram them...Change them as quickly but calmly as you can..Don't wear dead/old shirts nau...I kuku wear white.

Finally, be nice to everyone you see, someone somewhere is watching, for instance, I caught my Vo looking at me when I was laughing at the queue woman and when I was helping one mama like that. She kuku gave I and that mama.

Thank you God!.....

Thanks for the advice. God bless your new journey!

enthusiasm:
My visa was approved last week and I picked up my passport yesterday.
[s]I learnt from the transcripts here and I'm here to post mine.[/s]
me: ESIA. GWU for my masters in ** he didnt even let me finish.
me: thank you! my course i written differently in my document my masters is in ***.
me: I have a B.sc in **** and afterwards I started working in *** ( he was just nodding)
me: Its one of the best schools for my field of study in the world.. I did my research using my field of study as focus.. I also chose it specifically because of the way the courses are tailored, we get to study in *** (nodding and cuts me in)
me: I chose it because I want a career in ******* more than I want anything else. I'll be specializing in **** and afterwards I hope to work with so so so and so places. gerara here man!

Congrats but I must tell you, your transcript is one of the most uninformative transcripts I've ever seen here. It's like that person that dashed out a goat but would still hold on to the leash. When does what one studied or going to study become a password that needed to be hidden?

Visa Approved on 5th of July.

I was directed to a cool guy at window 5. I was listening to the conversation with others before me and I was able to get an idea of his question type. He was also standing throughout his interviews

Vo: Good morning with a big smile, and motioned for me to pass my documents.
Me: Good morning

Vo: *asked a question, can't really remember* but it was similar to why I am going to the usa?
Me : I am going for my masters Industrial Relations and Human Resources (was supposes to be the other way around but I just flowed) at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Vo: why HRIR?
Me: because I studied HR in my undergrad it helped me understand the importance of HR in every org. HR is the arm of business that manages the people in the organization and Industrial Relations refers to the institutions that are put in place to manage the people. The people are an organization's greatest asset so as an HR you are managing the greatest asset in an organization and studying this course is in line with my career goals

Vo:How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 6, Cornell Uni, U of M, Penn State, U of Denver Colorado, U of Texas Arlington and West Virginia

Vo: Mouthed 6, nodded his head, seeming impressed and said "how many admits?
Me: 4, mentioned U of M, Penn state ( this was a mistake, their decision was still pending), U of Colorado, U of Texas. (Didn't mention WVU as the 4th admit)

Vo: So why this school?
Me : Of the schools that accepted me, U of M is ranked higher. It is a prestigious school sometimes called a public ivy league. The business school is ranked 16th by usnews.com (at this point was nodding in approval to what I was saying) and HRIR program is one of the best internationally. I also spoke with the current students and alumni, and they confirmed the benefits of the program structure and curriculum. (At this point he was looking at his computer doing some stuffs, not sure he was typing) I just had the inkling to continue talking) I would also have the opportunity to participate in the Carlson intl HR case competition which is hosted by the CSOM with all schools in the US that has the HR program in participation, even schools outside the US ( he looked up and continued to listen to me). It's a great competition which will allow students give real solution to live business cases. (He nodded)

Vo: looking at his computer,when did you graduate?
Me: Jan 2016

Vo: still looking at his computer, When did you finish your NYSC?
Me: (it now occurred to me he was trying to confirm my Answers with what's on my ds160) Last year. 2017. May

VO: what have you been doing since then?
Me: I worked (corrected myself) I am working as an Executive Assistant to the CEO At... And I mentioned my duties. (He nodded in confirmation)

V.o : I Can see you are covered with tuition waiver (looking at my I-20) , so who's responsible for the deficit?
Me: my Dad
Asked me what My dad does and I told him. I was about saying I have his bank statement here but he was already nodding, seeming impressed
Then he started doing stuff on his computer for a long while. I just started praying for favour but somehow with his demeanor, I had a feeling I got it already.

V.o - noticed something on his computer and asked have you Paid for your sevis,
(I replied yes and he seemed unsatisfied so I told him the receipt was with him with other documents then he nodded again, asked when I paid and I said 3 days ago. He seemed satisfied after crosschecking)

Vo: have you applied for visa before
Me: no

V.o : are you single
He looked up and smiled when I was saying yes and chorused it with me.
He then returned my sevis and I-20 saying I have been approved and collect my passport etc...

( it was more like a conversation and I demonstrated using my hands. I didnt use all my rehearsed words. No documents asked. It was just God's favour)

Thanks to the nairaland family, started this journey July last year here on NL. grateful to femi321 who was the first to answer my naive questions then, profOjah for putting me through, Chidinho, ponpon and others I failed to mention. Thank you!

innamorat:
Good evening house, please i would love to apply for PhD program in the US.. Please what are the requirements and can someone give me an estimate of the finance involved

Pick a school through Google search and check their website.

All the info you requested would be there.

Best of luck!

thebee001:
Visa Approved on 5th of July.

Cheers!

thebee001:
Visa Approved on 5th of July.

I was directed to a cool guy at window 5. I was listening to the conversation with others before me and I was able to get an idea of his question type. He was also

Congrats. It was a discussion because your choice of schools were really good and shows you are a genuine student. All the best in Twin cities and prepare for the crazy winter in Minneapolis

thebee001:
Visa Approved on 5th of July.

I was directed to a cool guy at window 5. I was listening to the conversation with others before me and I was able to get an idea of his question type. He was also standing throughout his interviews
Thank you!

Congrats.... God bless your new journey

Gospelozy:

Thanks for the advice. God bless your new journey!

You are welcome! Amen.
Thank you.

thebee001:
Visa Approved on 5th of July.

I was directed to a cool guy at window 5. I was listening to the conversation with others before me and I was able to get an idea of his question type. He was also standing throughout his interviews

Vo: Good morning with a big smile, and motioned for me to pass my documents.
Me: Good morning

Vo: *asked a question, can't really remember* but it was similar to why I am going to the usa?
Me : I am going for my masters Industrial Relations and Human Resources (was supposes to be the other way around but I just flowed) at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Vo: why HRIR?
Me: because I studied HR in my undergrad it helped me understand the importance of HR in every org. HR is the arm of business that manages the people in the organization and Industrial Relations refers to the institutions that are put in place to manage the people. The people are an organization's greatest asset so as an HR you are managing the greatest asset in an organization and studying this course is in line with my career goals

Vo:How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 6, Cornell Uni, U of M, Penn State, U of Denver Colorado, U of Texas Arlington and West Virginia

Vo: Mouthed 6, nodded his head, seeming impressed and said "how many admits?
Me: 4, mentioned U of M, Penn state ( this was a mistake, their decision was still pending), U of Colorado, U of Texas. (Didn't mention WVU as the 4th admit)

Vo: So why this school?
Me : Of the schools that accepted me, U of M is ranked higher. It is a prestigious school sometimes called a public ivy league. The business school is ranked 16th by usnews.com (at this point was nodding in approval to what I was saying) and HRIR program is one of the best internationally. I also spoke with the current students and alumni, and they confirmed the benefits of the program structure and curriculum. (At this point he was looking at his computer doing some stuffs, not sure he was typing) I just had the inkling to continue talking) I would also have the opportunity to participate in the Carlson intl HR case competition which is hosted by the CSOM with all schools in the US that has the HR program in participation, even schools outside the US ( he looked up and continued to listen to me). It's a great competition which will allow students give real solution to live business cases. (He nodded)

Vo: looking at his computer,when did you graduate?
Me: Jan 2016

Vo: still looking at his computer, When did you finish your NYSC?
Me: (it now occurred to me he was trying to confirm my Answers with what's on my ds160) Last year. 2017. May

VO: what have you been doing since then?
Me: I worked (corrected myself) I am working as an Executive Assistant to the CEO At... And I mentioned my duties. (He nodded in confirmation)

V.o : I Can see you are covered with tuition waiver (looking at my I-20) , so who's responsible for the deficit?
Me: my Dad
Asked me what My dad does and I told him. I was about saying I have his bank statement here but he was already nodding, seeming impressed
Then he started doing stuff on his computer for a long while. I just started praying for favour but somehow with his demeanor, I had a feeling I got it already.

V.o - noticed something on his computer and asked have you Paid for your sevis,
(I replied yes and he seemed unsatisfied so I told him the receipt was with him with other documents then he nodded again, asked when I paid and I said 3 days ago. He seemed satisfied after crosschecking)

Vo: have you applied for visa before
Me: no

V.o : are you single
He looked up and smiled when I was saying yes and chorused it with me.
He then returned my sevis and I-20 saying I have been approved and collect my passport etc...

( it was more like a conversation and I demonstrated using my hands. I didnt use all my rehearsed words. No documents asked. It was just God's favour)

Thanks to the nairaland family, started this journey July last year here on NL. grateful to femi321 who was the first to answer my naive questions then, profOjah for putting me through, Chidinho, ponpon and others I failed to mention. Thank you!

Congrats, God bless your new journey.

Is there anyone studying biotechnology or a related course here.? I sincerely need help( convincing reasons) on how to justify a switch from pharmacy to biotechnology.
I actually wanted a MS in pharmacology but my grades weren't stellar and my GRE scores were abysmal.
Also, what is the job outlook for biotechnologists in the US post - graduation?
What is the prospect of biotechnology in Nigeria? What are the names of biotechnology companies in Nigeria?
I would not mind having list of average schools in the US with pharmacology /toxicology programs with funding.
Thanks.
Cc: Twood, Time2smile, Imperioux and other great minds on this platform.

Please I need someone to put me through any schools that doesn't require TOEFL or GRE for admission. I studied microbiology and graduated 2016, want to apply for masters programme and need someone to please put me through schools admissions and requirements. Thanks

Geedhey:

over 6M closing balance.. i-20 required $17k plus

I think the problem is from the funds available. Your tuition fee is 6m and the person sponsoring you has 6m. How will the person sponsoring you (your bro) cope after paying your tuition, 7m or more would have been better. Get a good SOA and reapply

Chidon360:


Yea, I will be going to PVAMU by God's grace...I got my i-20 since may, went for my ist interview in June which I was delayed. Then I re-booked appointment to be interviewed ending of this month. Class resumes by August 16

can we private chat please thanks

Good morning!

Having find your way here you have been delivery from agents, praised the Lord!.

Your will need GRE, TOEFL, Transcripts recommendation letters from your lecturers, write a good SOP, some (very few) programs might ask for statement of research intent.

Start your school search now, you could use some help from these websites; gradcafe, petersons.com, USnews.com. Usually its advisable that when making choice of school there should be a mix of ambitious, moderate, and safe, in your final list.

Email the grad coordinator if the respective programs you intend to apply to and ask them questions that can not be easily gotten from the program website. Questions about funding, which faculty is launching a new project (it means the faculty will have some form of funding) etc.

There are still many things I have to tell you. I will advise you follow this thread; https://www.nairaland.com/1832477/how-achieve-high-scores-gre read from first page to the end, by the time you are down you will have a better perspective.

Cost analysis;
GRE: $205
TOEFL: $180
Application fees for about 5 schools (it is usually advisable to apply to more than 1 school): average of $60*5 = $300
Transcripts: depending on your school it could cost you 30k.

If the school you are applying to asked you to do WES then like additional $200. ( I will advise you to avoid school that ask for WES and Official transcript except you are 70% sure of admission or you are bucks up - omo baba olowo).

Goodluck.

innamorat:
Good evening house, please i would love to apply for PhD program in the US.. Please what are the requirements and can someone give me an estimate of the finance involved

femi312:
What course?

Had my bsc and msc in microbiology, would like to go for food science and technology in my PhD

.

Nahum777:
I am sorry, but this transcript is useless to people who might want to learn from it. Why post at all if you wanted to censor the useful parts? ******** I bet you wouldn't have learned from the transcripts of others if they were like yours. Like I said, I am sorry, but we have to say it like it is.

I think I put everything up there except my personal information. But if more than one person subscribes to your opinion, I'll definitely edit. The only thing I left out is my course and career and I don't see how that helps anyone. I'm sure before we get to this stage, we all have in mind what we want to study.

Tunmise100:


Congratulations oooo. When GRACE speaks it becomes easy.

Yes oo
Thank you!

tolatof:


Congrats..
But this transcript is not useful to anyone ******. I am even ***** you posted this kind of *********.

Congrats again

���lol!
I'll calm down and rewrite when I get back to work. I'm trying to even remember everything! The people that post comprehensive interviews here should be applauded seriously!

dilodavid:
This is the kind of person who will never allow his best friend to copy from him in the examination hall. Grow up fellow. You must have gained a lot from here and now you are forming boss. You shouldn't have bothered sharing your encrypted transcript.

Judgina! You know me so well. Don't worry, I'm posting a better one in a bit. I actually thought this was detailed and I can't really remember what questions came in what order. I will edit and refire.

thebee001:
Visa Approved on 5th of July.

I was directed to a cool guy at window 5. I was listening to the conversation with others before me and I was able to get an idea of his question type. He was also standing throughout his interviews

Vo: Good morning with a big smile, and motioned for me to pass my documents.
Me: Good morning

Vo: *asked a question, can't really remember* but it was similar to why I am going to the usa?
Me : I am going for my masters Industrial Relations and Human Resources (was supposes to be the other way around but I just flowed) at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Vo: why HRIR?
Me: because I studied HR in my undergrad it helped me understand the importance of HR in every org. HR is the arm of business that manages the people in the organization and Industrial Relations refers to the institutions that are put in place to manage the people. The people are an organization's greatest asset so as an HR you are managing the greatest asset in an organization and studying this course is in line with my career goals

Vo:How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 6, Cornell Uni, U of M, Penn State, U of Denver Colorado, U of Texas Arlington and West Virginia

Vo: Mouthed 6, nodded his head, seeming impressed and said "how many admits?
Me: 4, mentioned U of M, Penn state ( this was a mistake, their decision was still pending), U of Colorado, U of Texas. (Didn't mention WVU as the 4th admit)

Vo: So why this school?
Me : Of the schools that accepted me, U of M is ranked higher. It is a prestigious school sometimes called a public ivy league. The business school is ranked 16th by usnews.com (at this point was nodding in approval to what I was saying) and HRIR program is one of the best internationally. I also spoke with the current students and alumni, and they confirmed the benefits of the program structure and curriculum. (At this point he was looking at his computer doing some stuffs, not sure he was typing) I just had the inkling to continue talking) I would also have the opportunity to participate in the Carlson intl HR case competition which is hosted by the CSOM with all schools in the US that has the HR program in participation, even schools outside the US ( he looked up and continued to listen to me). It's a great competition which will allow students give real solution to live business cases. (He nodded)

Vo: looking at his computer,when did you graduate?
Me: Jan 2016

Vo: still looking at his computer, When did you finish your NYSC?
Me: (it now occurred to me he was trying to confirm my Answers with what's on my ds160) Last year. 2017. May

VO: what have you been doing since then?
Me: I worked (corrected myself) I am working as an Executive Assistant to the CEO At... And I mentioned my duties. (He nodded in confirmation)

V.o : I Can see you are covered with tuition waiver (looking at my I-20) , so who's responsible for the deficit?
Me: my Dad
Asked me what My dad does and I told him. I was about saying I have his bank statement here but he was already nodding, seeming impressed
Then he started doing stuff on his computer for a long while. I just started praying for favour but somehow with his demeanor, I had a feeling I got it already.

V.o - noticed something on his computer and asked have you Paid for your sevis,
(I replied yes and he seemed unsatisfied so I told him the receipt was with him with other documents then he nodded again, asked when I paid and I said 3 days ago. He seemed satisfied after crosschecking)

Vo: have you applied for visa before
Me: no

V.o : are you single
He looked up and smiled when I was saying yes and chorused it with me.
He then returned my sevis and I-20 saying I have been approved and collect my passport etc...

( it was more like a conversation and I demonstrated using my hands. I didnt use all my rehearsed words. No documents asked. It was just God's favour)

Thanks to the nairaland family, started this journey July last year here on NL. grateful to femi321 who was the first to answer my naive questions then, profOjah for putting me through, Chidinho, ponpon and others I failed to mention. Thank you!

Congrats too!
That guy at window 5 is a real Gee.

10 Universities with lowest out - of-state tuition
10. West Texas A & M University, Canyon, Texas. $8,959
9. Dickinson State University, Dickinson, North Dakota. $8,918
8. New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico $8,650
7. Alcorn State University, Mississippi $8,500
6. Bemidji State University, Minnesota. $8,386
5. South West Minnesota State University, Minnesota. $8,386
4. Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio. $8,096
3. University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa, Texas. $7,866
2. Gordon State University, Barnesville, Georgia. $6,761
1. Minot State University. Minot, North Dakota. $6,568

Source is from a youtube video.
Nairalanders in any of these schools can help update with the current tuition fees and funding opportunities available on campus. Thanks.
Fees quoted are per semester.

femi312:
Congrats. It was a discussion because your choice of schools were really good and shows you are a genuine student. All the best in Twin cities and prepare for the crazy winter in Minneapolis

thanks!

lol @ crazy winter. so I've been hearing. I'd do well to get enough warm clothing.

So all those guys bashing my previous transcript. By the time I'm done with this one, I'm sure you will be calm.

So my interview was for 6:45, I got into Lagos the previous day and lodged a trekkable distance to the embassy. So I got there really early. Then.. the whole queue and biometrics things.
When I was in the interview line, there were two men and like 5 or so women VOs. I wanted the elderly man in Windows 2 to interview me because I saw him approve a visa. I kept praying but when it was getting to my turn I felt I might be assigned to the notorious Windows 7 so I quickly ran to the restroom. Lol!
I came back and joined the windows 2 myself and the uniformed orderly saw me and called me out, I just kept smiling. I was later pointed to the guy in Windows 5 who turned to be the best.
Me: Goodmorning as I pass him my i20 and sevis

VO: Goodmorning.

Me: I started explaining without being asked ' my course is International Development Studies' it's written differently on my document.

Vo: (nods) where are you going (or something like that I'm not sure.)

Me: I'm going for my masters in IDS at the Elliott school of international affairs, George Washington University ( he actually didnot let me finish)

VO: oh that's a good school.

Me: thank you

Vo: what's your academic background

Me: I have BSc in Political science and administration, graduated 2015 and afterwards I did some volunteering job before proceeding to work as a legislative aide to the honourable member representing my constituency.

Vo: so why are you going for this course

Me: I chose this because I want a career in development and policy research (spoke slowly and dimmed my eyes while shaking my head to show how passionate I am) I believe the most effective tools of development are Good policies and research. (To this he nods his head very well and types) I'll be specializing in International Development management, because I'll love to work with development organizations and in the long run hopefully AU.

VO: how many schools did you apply?

Me: 4 ; UMASS, Uni. Of Kansas, St Joseph uni and GWU.

Vo: how many admitted you
Me: all

Vo: so why did you choose this one

Me: it's one of the best schools of international affairs in the world. (He nods) I did my research using my field of study as focus and it's top ten in US and top 30 in the world. I chose it specifically because of the way the courses are tailored, we get to study in cohorts, there's this capstone... (he cuts in)

Vo: yea yea I know about that.
Vo: who is your sponsor
Me: family

Vo: I'll be approving your visa, I also didn't hear anything else, I was listening but I didn't hear. He didn't circle my white paper either.

It seemed like a long interview now but it was not up to 2 minutes and it seemed so easy because of his body language, he was practically nodding at everything I said, it is GRACE. However I comported myself well, smiled a bit and spoke my phonee too, I kind of noticed they like that, but what do I know! A relaxed body language and eye contact helps a lot. I was looking at him even when he wasn't looking at me. I'm super grateful for this platform and I hope my transcript helps someone too.
All the best!!!

exxy:

Yes

Hello bro, how is life like in Mississipi as touching funding, accommodation and transport?
I trust you are doing great.

enthusiasm:
So all those guys bashing my previous transcript. By the time I'm done with this one, I'm sure you will be calm.

So my interview was for 6:45, I got into Lagos the previous day and lodged a trekkable distance to the embassy. So I got there really early. Then.. the whole queue and biometrics things.
When I was in the interview line, there were two men and like 5 or so women VOs. I wanted the elderly man in Windows 2 to interview me because I saw him approve a visa. I kept praying but when it was getting to my turn I felt I might be assigned to the notorious Windows 7 so I quickly ran to the restroom. Lol!
I came back and joined the windows 2 myself and the uniformed orderly saw me and called me out, I just kept smiling. I was later pointed to the guy in Windows 5 who turned to be the best.
Me: Goodmorning as I pass him my i20 and sevis

Me: I chose this because I want a career in development and policy research (spoke slowly and dimmed my eyes while shaking my head to show how passionate I am) I believe the most effective tools of development are Good policies and research. (To this he nods his head very well and types) I'll be specializing in International Development management, because I'll love to work with development organizations and in the

Me: family

Vo: I'll be approving your visa, I also didn't hear anything else, I was listening but I didn't hear. He didn't circle my white paper either.

It seemed like a long interview now but it was not up to 2 minutes and it seemed so easy because of his body language, he was practically nodding at everything I said, it is GRACE. However I comported myself well, smiled a bit and spoke my phonee too, I kind of noticed they like that, but what do I know! A relaxed body language and eye contact helps a lot. I was looking at him even when he wasn't looking at me. I'm super grateful for this platform and I hope my transcript helps someone too.
All the best!!!

You are real G, we spoke and you listened to our criticsisms.
God Bless you.
Thanks for this...
Congrats Man, More wins to come.

It's rare for a Nigerian to get such backlash and not respond back aggressively. Guess OP is teachable

tolatof:


You are real G, we spoke and you listened to our criticsisms.
God Bless you.
Thanks for this...
Congrats Man, More wins to come.

enthusiasm:
So all those guys bashing my previous transcript. By the time I'm done with this one, I'm sure you will be calm.

So my interview was for 6:45, I got into Lagos the previous day and lodged a trekkable distance to the embassy. So I got there really early. Then.. the whole queue and biometrics things.
When I was in the interview line, there were two men and like 5 or so women VOs. I wanted the elderly man in Windows 2 to interview me because I saw him approve a visa. I kept praying but when it was getting to my turn I felt I might be assigned to the notorious Windows 7 so I quickly ran to the restroom. Lol!
I came back and joined the windows 2 myself and the uniformed orderly saw me and called me out, I just kept smiling. I was later pointed to the guy in Windows 5 who turned to be the best.
Me: Goodmorning as I pass him my i20 and sevis

VO: Goodmorning.

Me: I started explaining without being asked ' my course is International Development Studies' it's written differently on my document.

Vo: (nods) where are you going (or something like that I'm not sure.)

Me: I'm going for my masters in IDS at the Elliott school of international affairs, George Washington University ( he actually didnot let me finish)

VO: oh that's a good school.

Me: thank you

Vo: what's your academic background

Me: I have BSc in Political science and administration, graduated 2015 and afterwards I did some volunteering job before proceeding to work as a legislative aide to the honourable member representing my constituency.

Vo: so why are you going for this course

Me: I chose this because I want a career in development and policy research (spoke slowly and dimmed my eyes while shaking my head to show how passionate I am) I believe the most effective tools of development are Good policies and research. (To this he nods his head very well and types) I'll be specializing in International Development management, because I'll love to work with development organizations and in the long run hopefully AU.

VO: how many schools did you apply?

Me: 4 ; UMASS, Uni. Of Kansas, St Joseph uni and GWU.

Vo: how many admitted you
Me: all

Vo: so why did you choose this one

Me: it's one of the best schools of international affairs in the world. (He nods) I did my research using my field of study as focus and it's top ten in US and top 30 in the world. I chose it specifically because of the way the courses are tailored, we get to study in cohorts, there's this capstone... (he cuts in)

Vo: yea yea I know about that.
Vo: who is your sponsor
Me: family

Vo: I'll be approving your visa, I also didn't hear anything else, I was listening but I didn't hear. He didn't circle my white paper either.

It seemed like a long interview now but it was not up to 2 minutes and it seemed so easy because of his body language, he was practically nodding at everything I said, it is GRACE. However I comported myself well, smiled a bit and spoke my phonee too, I kind of noticed they like that, but what do I know! A relaxed body language and eye contact helps a lot. I was looking at him even when he wasn't looking at me. I'm super grateful for this platform and I hope my transcript helps someone too.
All the best!!!

Congrats!!

enthusiasm:


Judgina! You know me so well. Don't worry, I'm posting a better one in a bit. I actually thought this was detailed and I can't really remember what questions came in what order. I will edit and refire.

Please which hotel did you lodge and how much?......

enthusiasm:
So all those guys bashing my previous transcript. By the time I'm done with this one, I'm sure you will be calm.

So

Vo: yea yea I know about that.
Vo: who is your sponsor
Me: family

Vo: I'll be approving your visa, I also didn't hear anything else, I was listening but I didn't hear. He didn't circle my white paper either.

It seemed like a long interview now but it was not up to 2 minutes and it seemed so easy because of his body language, he was practically nodding at everything I said, it is GRACE. However I comported myself well, smiled a bit and spoke my phonee too, I kind of noticed they like that, but what do I know! A relaxed body language and eye contact helps a lot. I was looking at him even when he wasn't looking at me. I'm super grateful for this platform and I hope my transcript helps someone too.
All the best!!!

Congrats man. Your transcript was helpful.