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Osiokoye:
I was at the embassy too on Monday at 7:30am. Was also placed on AP by the male consular officer. I’m hoping we get a quick response and our visa will be issued. Congratulations to you

thirdpage:
Oh! Congratulation to you too. Buh the male VO wasn't smiling at all... you wanna share your transcript?

@Tunmise100 Thanks bro!

Quoran:
A genuine student shouldn't be asking this question.

Jaked:
As i don't knw now...its ur headache Abi?...ode

Osiokoye:
Really?? he was actually really nice. I will share my transcript after approval. Do they check for bank balance or they just check if the bank statement is genuine??

Jaked:
Computer will lead the way of the future...they have become widespread and interface with every aspect of life ..with these a comprehensive demand for computer specialist will exist...as an intending I will be able to design,implement,evaluate computer base system,process or program to meet desire needs...

Pls is this ok if am being asked what will the course do for me....thank u guys

tactmayor:
Were u given funding?...Please could you share your profile; GRE, GPA etc

haywhizzy21:
Congrats daking

Tunmise100:
Congratulations scholar. Go and Excel

NefT:
I finally collect am today.

Dem approve am on saturday 21st July 2018.
Infact i go knack my white lace native with cap ontop am as a typical Yoruba man wey I be; the plan na to dey unique for the entire crowd.
Na so the lady wey do finger print for me just dey smile dey sere me. She wished me the best all the same
Na so the CGI guy almost carry me go d fair in complexion african american lady wey no get joy at all she just dey dash baba blue everywhere. I almost leave the queue but finally he direct me go inner room windows 8.
First girl was almost denied, see drama oh! D guy almost dey cry saying, "dem fit afford am" I was surprised the guy retrieved the blue paper after so much plea. Na so him circle white paper telling the little girl going for undergraduate to send a new bank statement of at least six months tothe consulate. Na so she carryherself comt, she spent over10mintes during the drama.

The next lady enter, na straight baba blue less than a 2 minutes.

Na so i enter smiling a little bit tensed.


VO: Good morning
Me : Good morning,
VO: Where are you going to
Me: I am going to to Uni of Kansas fo my doctorate degree in chem engin
VO: how will you pay
Me: I have an annual rent reduction scholarship and my Uncle will be paying for the rest
VO: why would he want to sponsor
Me: I lived with him for 15years, he has been sponsoring my education, encouraging me togofor a Phd that opportunities that come with it are endless

VO: do you have his statement, what does he do
Me: him retire for NNPC as director, presently dey run farming with properties in in US and UK
VO: peruse d letter head, oh he is an engineer, did not bother looking at main statement.
ME: na engineer him be o
VO: i can see you arecredible studnt, i will be approving your vis, quickly picked white paper, me no hear anything again o
VO: sorry what is keck or something. He was asking about the skul I applied last year
Me: i explained, na so he say make i no worry, see joy! I no know when i raise my hand up, people just dey look me, say wetin dey do this yoruba man.
I got outside, na so i bone face because of the tax collector, the taught I was denied.
Na so village people follow me reach consulate o! I noticed say i was still holding passport and white paper.

I had to spend another 1:15minutes to gain access to the consulate and submit it back due to protocol.

The secret: i had to apply for a PhDsince first denial last year was on the basis of going for another ma sters and the consular told me to go apply for a PhD. Although, i went back with a new i-20 then with a comment saying i have been admitted for a PhD but that i willhave to complete the masters program, the second interview didnt go well as planned, later I pondered on my possible flaws and learnt from all my mistakes vowing not to go with a masters i-20 after the second denial.
Also, my DS160 are all consistent except the school

Danielaz5:
Finally in the US. Left Lagos via Ethiopian Airlines on June 24th got to Addis Ababa then Dublin then Chicago which was my POE then entered a domestic flight to Michigan on July 25th (my final destination).
This thread has been helpful to me even though I joined some weeks ago and to those who have been denied and need help but are too shy please drop your transcript don't let your shyness prevent you from enjoying this calm place. Thanks to major contributors and advisers may God reward you.

Jaked:
Computer will lead the way of the future...they have become widespread and interface with every aspect of life ..with these a comprehensive demand for computer specialist will exist...as an intending I will be able to design,implement,evaluate computer base system,process or program to meet desire needs...

Pls is this ok if am being asked what will the course do for me....thank u guys

oraclemania:
Here is my Proposed Transcript

VO; GOOD MORNING
ME; MORNING SIR, *As I pass my Passport and i-20*

VO; What are you going to US for?
Me; Going to study MBA in Project Management

VO; How did you know about this school?

Me; My undergraduate Supervisor who is a Professor and a Manager in Xoxoxo told me about few schools that I can apply to so as to study Project Management, then I searched online and looked at what their courses entailed, and I applied to Three of them and this Particular school gave me admission First.

VO:Why this course?

ME: Why I choose Project Management, it will build up my Managerial and leadership Skills, will be well grossed up in Statistical analysis, will be able to Facilitate the use of appropriate technologies for enquiry and problem solving in the Organization....

*(VO cuts in... Where do you work?)*

Me; I work at my Dads Cocoa Processing Company, as a Quality Control officer.
NOTE; I'm thinking Or should I say I'm doing an online Course related to Project management.

VO; What's your Highest Qualification?
Me; B.sc INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY

VO; Why going for a program different from ur First Degree?
Me; *(Honestly I don't know what to say here, But I have to try and say something)* Due to the my present place of work and little experience I've gathered there its an eye opener, and I want to further in that field in other to help me gain And know how to Apply Critical thinking skills and proven management theories and practices to analyze, evaluate, and decide on a wide range of project management business for the organization. Nevertheless its a Certificate Course that would increase my qualifications and gain more stand for a higher post.

VO; WHAT WILL THIS PROGRAM DO FOR YOU?
ME; it will help me construct and Optimize project management business opportunities in competitive market, also at the end of the course I should be able to foster interdisciplinary teamwork and collaborative work environment, will be able to plan, execute, monitor and control projects.

VO; who is sponsoring you?
Me; My Dad, as I forward the SOA.

VO; You did any Entrance exam?
Me; Yes.. PTE 5.5

Please I know this wkmt be correct enough, I need someone to please let me know my mistakes in my replies!!! This is the best I know for now!!!

thirdpage:
VO: What is your bachelor’s degree?
3P: (While still searching for the letter). It’s Statistics. (Actually, I have HND in Statistics)

VO: What year?
3P: 2012

VO: Did you take GRE?
3P: No, I took the GMAtT

VECOH1:
Good evening everyone, pls who knows the earliest possible date for F1 visa interview in Lagos embassy as at today.

NefT:
Sorry! How did you book your flight and how much did it cost you.

Fikky1:
Hello All,

I really appreciate the insight on this forum. I will be going for my second interview on 13th August in Lagos. During my first interview, I was just too jittery and I stuttered a lot. The VO asked me what if my sponsor (uncle) chooses not to sponsor me what will I do. I stuttered and said my mom has some savings but the VO asked if I was with my mom's statement (I wasn't). However, I have prepared a proposed transcript for my second appearance and I would appreciate your scrutiny. I am very much open to constructive criticisms.

Why MPA (Masters in Public Administration)

I was always interested in finance as a child. But when I interacted with career mentors during my teenage years in secondary school, I developed a higher interest in governance, hence my choice of undergraduate study. Political science. But then because I had always loved finance, I enrolled for my professional certification ACCA and decided that I would do a higher degree that would tie the two together for me. An MPA degree achieves this for me.

Why ETSU
I was particularly interested in schools that offered public administration with a high emphasis on finance. During my search for such schools and their required courses, the MPA degree at ETSU stood out because of the concentration in public financial management. There is also an option for internship or consultancy where I will work at a municipality and get practical experince on goverenance and policy making

What will this degree do for you?
With this MPA degree, I will be able to evaluate public policies and initiate solutions for the future of Nigeria because I will be equipped with real-life steps in budgeting and risk analysis of public expenditure among others. This, in turn, will help me better contribute to the public policy process of the country.

Why USA
I chose the US for this degree because I want to be armed with concrete solutions of Nigeria’s future and not just contest and win elections as a politician. It makes sense to me to get knowledge and experience from a system that actually works, the American system.

How many schools did you apply to?
Two. ETSU and Ohio University

Why did you choose ETSU over Ohio University?
ETSU has a separate concentration for public financial management. I chose this over the finance integrated courses at Ohio University. I also received a full tuition waiver from ETSU.

What have you been doing since you graduated
I did my NYSC at a pensions company and I worked as an intern with an investment team that managed over 200 billion naira in pension assets. I understood how with the right regulations in place, it is possible for the Nigerian government to create wealth for future retirees. The more reason for my choice of study. Currently, I work with the finance team as an internal control officer at an IT firm where I ensure adherence to laid down policies and processes. I also conduct audits and recommend changes to policies where necessary

Who is paying for your study?
I have a full tuition scholarship and my uncle will be paying for my living expenses

What does he do?
He owns a telecommunications company and partners with MTN, Glo and 9 mobile etc. He also has a chain of laundromats.

Why is he sponsoring you?
He has been responsible for my education since secondary school. I funded my ACCA certification myself as an undergraduate and when he saw how far I had come and how much further I was willing to go with the public sector, he told me I had all of his support. More importantly, he is looking to establishing a new division at his company that will automate tax collection and management on behalf of the government. I will be an ideal fit for staffing the new division with my MPA and ACCA certifications. Having a team with the right personnel will improve our chances of securing such partnerships with the government.

What if he decides to stop sponsoring you?
I sincerely doubt that this would ever happen because he has been responsible for my education for many years now. We have both come a long way in my academic pursuit and he is one of the few people that actually cheer me on to bag more degrees. He was highly impressed with my scholarship and I know my living expenses is not difficult for him to handle.

What will you do upon graduation?
I will return to take up a role at my uncle’s new public-private partnership division. When I gather more industry knowledge, I will finally ease myself into the public service in the long run.

What are the graduation requirements for your program?
I need 36 credit hours to graduate. I have to complete 18 credits in core MPA courses, 12 credits in my concentration, 3 credits from an internship or consultancy and 3 credits from a management report

What courses will you be taking?
Public budget and finance
Introduction to public administration
Quantitative policy analysis for public managers
Law and ethics in public service
Public sector financial management
Risk management
Non-profit development
Public organization theory
Public personnel management
One guided elective
An internship or consultancy with a municipality

Please let me know what questions I may have to prepare for as well. PS: I wrote GRE and Toefl
THANK YOU ALL

Haryormeedey:
Congratulations bro.
Please I sent you a mail.
Kindly check

rkay:
Second intervew was on 21st of july Saturday. After telling myself for days that they won't give me this visa because nothing has really changed, I was a reckless unprepared mess.

I was directed to the man in window 3. He approved the 2 people in front of me.

Vo: (with a smile) good morning
Me: (with a smile) good morning sir.
Vo: how are you today?
Me: I'm fine thank you.
Vo: pass me your documents
(I did)
So what are you going to study? (typing)
Me: I'm going to study a masters in electrical engineering from Iowa State University with a specialization in Controls and systems.

Vo: are you married?
Me: no

Vo: have you ever travelled outside the country before
Me: (thinking aye mi temi bami) no

Vo: why this course? ( he started typing furiously)
Me: (my speech wasn't as confident as the first interview) I had my undergraduate degree in electrical and electronic engineering and I had my project on the development of ... Since then I have built up an interest in systems. Also after studies, I've been taking online courses that have better increased my knowledge on them. After my masters, I will like to work in a research and development department of productions companies like shell, Procter and gamble. Making ground breaking researches for the better optimization of their systems to increase productivity of the company.
Vo: still typing (he nodded)
He typed typed typed.
Vo: so who will be sponsoring you?
Me:my father and my maternal uncle
Vo: let me have their statements
Me: (handing them over) please note that I had a fixed deposit prior to this and now it has matured. Hence the discrepancies.
He nodded
He perused the statements
Started typing again. For minutes.

Vo: your visa is approved. .....handing me white paper.
Me: thank you very much
Vo: you're welcome. Have a nice day.
I won't lie guys. My speech wasnt as good as I posted. I was really affected by the mindset I brought to the interview. I don't know my saving grace maybe the but I thank the VO that believed in me

Credah:
Hi all
I’m a graduate of computer engineering from the University of Lagos. I’ll like to write GRE and Toefl to get full scholarship into a university in the USA.. pls what do I need to know for preparations for the exam and also post exam knowledge and anyother thing that will help me both for the exam and visa
Thanks a lot

daking10:
Yeah...was given a tuition waiver and graduate assistantship position.

GRE: 319, Q-162 V-157
TOEFL: 106

Ajibade105:
This is the thread you need https://www.nairaland.com/1832477/how-achieve-high-scores-gre Read from page 0 to the last page in the GRE thread then, for visa, paying SEVIS fee, etc you need this particular thread. Success Ahead!