paroh137:


Honestly bro, I would advise you to take your current studies like your life depends on it. Like if you don't study people are gonna kill you in cold blood. Read until your eyes fall out. Seek leadership positions, make the most of your time here and graduate with great grades. I personally feel it's better to go to US on a Master's than as an undergrad.

PS I wish someone had told me this when I was in year 2. Oh well.

What are your reasons for the emboldened, man?

paroh137:


Honestly bro, I would advise you to take your current studies like your life depends on it. Like if you don't study people are gonna kill you in cold blood. Read until your eyes fall out. Seek leadership positions, make the most of your time here and graduate with great grades. I personally feel it's better to go to US on a Master's than as an undergrad.

PS I wish someone had told me this when I was in year 2. Oh well.

"Like if you don't study people are gonna kill you in cold blood..." lolzz

Thanks a lot for your words

yemiosinbajo:


What are your reasons for the emboldened, man?

Cost, mainly. Plus a little more maturity and knowledge before moving to unfamiliar territories

EncephalonPikin:
Thumbs up on the great work going on here. Two years back, I was seeking help concerning undergraduate admission into U.S schools and I was advised by Walspring and Lagosismyhome at the time(i.e @ part 10 of this thread). I was 16 then and I was seeking full-time ride scholarships as my parents aren't financially buoyant. I was told I had to score high on the SAT cos my high school GPA isn't so impressive(3.38) while my waec GPA is 3.33, unfortunately I performed poorly(1150/1600). I went on to apply in an attempt to see what could happen, I got admitted into some colleges (Elmira college, University of New Hampshire,Unity college,University of Southern Mississippi, St John's College- can't remember the rest),with insufficient scholarships. The highest fund I got was from Elmira College, a $108,000 presidential scholarship but the school was too expensive as I still had $27000+ to pay per year and I didn't have a dime. I got other minor scholarships from other schools but they were all less than $20000.
I tried again last year since I learnt that SAT validity was 5 years but I kinda knew it was a futile attempt. I desire to retake the SAT but there are no funds.
I am now 18 and in a Nigerian University(200L currently studying an Engineering course) and I still have desire to go through the process once more.
Will it be better to count my losses and try again when I graduate(i.e MSC) or do I keep hoping a break-through would come somewhere and I'll be able to retake the SAT?
Thanks for your time
CC: Bigfrancis21, walspring, lagosismyhome and other well meaning nairalanders...

If you'll listen, focus on your current undergraduate studies, graduate with at least 4.0/5.0 cgpa and come in here for your master's instead. Life here would be much easier for you. There's really no rush in coming to America. Truly speaking.

Ok

tactmayor:
Please guys, I need to pay my application fee and Nigerian bank mastercard and visa cards are not going through. Who can help please. It is very urgent.

Are you still on this? I thought the schools I helped you paid for gave you admission. In fact I thought you are in Yanke already. Pm me if you still need help.

bigfrancis21:


If you'll listen, focus on your current undergraduate studies, graduate with at least 4.0/5.0 cgpa and come in here for your master's instead. Life here would be much easier for you. There's really no rush in coming to America. Truly speaking.

Thanks

folmus:


Are you still on this? I thought the schools I helped you paid for gave you admission. In fact I thought you are in Yanke already. Pm me if you still need help.

I was given admission but no funding. That hindered me.

folmus:


Are you still on this? I thought the schools I helped you paid for gave you admission. In fact I thought you are in Yanke already. Pm me if you still need help.

Can you assist me with sevis fee payment?

Can someone help... How much is TOEFL now.....and who know about Manhattan college
Your bro needs help ooo

My NL Family,
I just picked up my passport with my F1 visa.
I've come back to appreciate this wonderful family....
I've been an avid follower of this thread, and must add here that the information gathered from here contributed to this success.
I'll post my transcript shortly.

LearnAndObey:

Can you assist me with sevis fee payment?

won't be available for that.

sospunky:
My NL Family,
I just picked up my passport with my F1 visa.
I've come back to appreciate this wonderful family....
I've been an avid follower of this thread, and must add here that the information gathered from here contributed to this success.
I'll post my transcript shortly.

congratulations, safe trip

It's just for the bank to cross-check the SOA send from the embassy to be sure it correspond with what they have and that it was legally given by the bank.

kenzygist:


Is it possible for the bank to reveal an applicants account balance to the consulate during verification?

Any advice on Prodigy Finance loan. I got admitted into my top choice of University with no funding. Is there anyone that have had experience with Prodigy finance or Mpowerfinancincing loan as I am thinking of applying. My resumption date is Spring 2019.

sospunky:
My NL Family,
I just picked up my passport with my F1 visa.
I've come back to appreciate this wonderful family....
I've been an avid follower of this thread, and must add here that the information gathered from here contributed to this success.
I'll post my transcript shortly.

Are you resuming for Fall2018?

With a school fees of $49k and I got funding of 30k dollars....if I am able to pay the remaining balance, can one survive and hussle for living expenses while in the US?

Yes Fall 2018

Predstan:


Are you resuming for Fall2018?

To all F1 visa hopefuls, here is my transcript, if i can make it...then anyone determined enough can make it.

I had my visa interview on Aug 28th 2018 at the Abuja Consulate.

A little bit of my background....I'm married and also a mother of 3, i work in a private Company here in Nigeria. I started this journey in 2016 from Part 12/13 and now part 14 God decided to settle me finally...along the way i was denied first for B1/B2 in 2016, scammed of some substantial amount in March 2018, denied Canadian Study visa in May 2018....went through 3 different agents all to no avail.....this time around i decided enough is enough i must do it myself.So from the admissions processing to the end of this F1 study visa application i did by myself. So i know first hand what its like to Fail, and yet i never stopped pursuing my dream of studying abroad.

Before going in finally for my interview...i went into the bathroom, and gave myself a perp talk...and also asked the Holy Spirit to take over.

I was on the queue and while waiting I noticed pink papers flying around....i refused to be fazed by the rejections around.i was interviewed by the man in window 9.

V.O: hi goodmorning (a small smile)
Me: good morning

V.O: passport and I20
Me: handed it over

V.O: i see you've chosen the California State University San Bernardino..why this school?
Me: I chose Calstate SB because they have one of the best business management programs in the world, according to US News and World report from 2014 till date.

V.O: He looked at my i20 and said whats the relationship btw business management and information technology(thats whats stated in my i20).
Me: i said yea ...(smiling) My course is not fully captured in the i20, im going to be studying an MBA with a concentration in Business Intelligence and Information Technology.

V.O: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 2 schools...i mentioned them, University of Massachusetts Lowel and CSUSB.

V.O: oh, I see, Why Calstate SB ( for the 2nd time)
Me: Actually i was drawn to CSUSB because of the course Business Intelligence and Information Technology, the course objectives particularly gives me all i need.

V.O: while typing his attention was drawn to something...next he turned to me and asked have you ever applied to any other schools in anyother country?
Me: i said yes..i applied to the University of Guleph in Ridge Town, Ontario CA.

V.O: (He tried to play a fast one on me here by asking) University of Guleph is in Waterloo right?
Me: The name sounded off...i said no, not at all...University of Guleph is in Ridge Town Ontario CA.
V.O : Oh i remember now.

V.O: why are you going for your Masters?
Me: I've been offered a conditional promotion in my Company as a business development Mgr for surpassing my monthly and quarterly targets successively, one of the requirements for this offer is i must have a masters degree.

V.O: if you had an opportunity to study in any other Country...will you take the Offer?
Me: i said no...not with this course I'd be doing..the course offers me all i need.

V.O: what do you do for a living?
Me: I work in xyz as a Senior Business Executive in the Business Development Unit.

V.O: So what do you do for your Company when you resume work every morning?
Me: i develop business...I'm tasked with sourcing for new clients, ensuring that xyz's products are evenly distributed in our local markets here.

V.O: May i see your bank statement?
Me: i passed them over

V.O: how will you fund your program?
me: first i said my husband and i earn monthly and then I'd still be earning 50% of my monthly take home because of the conditional promotion from my Company, I'm also a director for a local production outfit here in Nigeria and then my husband and uncle will also support me fully.
VO was perusing my bank statements at this time.

V.O: i see a lodgement from xyz company
Me: Oh yes..that's my company, Im a director in that Company.

V.O: (He was now on my sponsors statement) why is this person willing to give you this amount of money?
me: I said he's my uncle,he's actually my dads only brother and he does alot for me from time to time

V.O: I will need to verify this statements, i hope you know if found to be false, youll be banned for 10years.
Me: i said Im aware..go ahead
He asked me this 3times
if it checks out, you will have your visa (photocopied my 120)
Me: Thats fine.

N.B
All this happened within ten minutes or so in the most cordial mood possible, my composure was 199%, i answered all the questions looking into his eyeballs. I was also very well dressed.


Exactly One week after I collected my pp.

It has been a very busy period for me.

I took time preparing my application. I was over prepared.

Tips: Fund your account, be truthful, look and act responsible and then pray,pray, dont stop praying.

I want to thank each and everyone that posted his/her transcripts, it helped me a lot.To all that did mock with me,my God reward you.

Pls i need a cheap university in the US for my masters

solaiphones:
Pls i need a cheap university in the US for my masters

Hit google.

Humble11:


Hit google.

Congrats dear! Thanks for sharing......All the best!

sospunky:
To all F1 visa hopefuls, here is my transcript, if i can make it...then anyone determined enough can make it.

I had my visa interview on Aug 28th 2018 at the Abuja Consulate.

A little bit of my background....I'm married and also a mother of 3, i work in a private Company here in Nigeria. I started this journey in 2016 from Part 12/13 and now part 14 God decided to settle me finally...along the way i was denied first for B1/B2 in 2016, scammed of some substantial amount in March 2018, denied Canadian Study visa in May 2018....went through 3 different agents all to no avail.....this time around i decided enough is enough i must do it myself.So from the admissions processing to the end of this F1 study visa application i did by myself. So i know first hand what its like to Fail, and yet i never stopped pursuing my dream of studying abroad.

Before going in finally for my interview...i went into the bathroom, and gave myself a perp talk...and also asked the Holy Spirit to take over.

I was on the queue and while waiting I noticed pink papers flying around....i refused to be fazed by the rejections around.i was interviewed by the man in window 9.

V.O: hi goodmorning (a small smile)
Me: good morning

V.O: passport and I20
Me: handed it over

V.O: i see you've chosen the California State University San Bernardino..why this school?
Me: I chose Calstate SB because they have one of the best business management programs in the world, according to US News and World report from 2014 till date.

V.O: He looked at my i20 and said whats the relationship btw business management and information technology(thats whats stated in my i20).
Me: i said yea ...(smiling) My course is not fully captured in the i20, im going to be studying an MBA with a concentration in Business Intelligence and Information Technology.

V.O: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 2 schools...i mentioned them, University of Massachusetts Lowel and CSUSB.

V.O: oh, I see, Why Calstate SB ( for the 2nd time)
Me: Actually i was drawn to CSUSB because of the course Business Intelligence and Information Technology, the course objectives particularly gives me all i need.

V.O: while typing his attention was drawn to something...next he turned to me and asked have you ever applied to any other schools in anyother country?
Me: i said yes..i applied to the University of Guleph in Ridge Town, Ontario CA.

V.O: (He tried to play a fast one on me here by asking) University of Guleph is in Waterloo right?
Me: The name sounded off...i said no, not at all...University of Guleph is in Ridge Town Ontario CA.
V.O : Oh i remember now.

V.O: why are you going for your Masters?
Me: I've been offered a conditional promotion in my Company as a business development Mgr for surpassing my monthly and quarterly targets successively, one of the requirements for this offer is i must have a masters degree.

V.O: if you had an opportunity to study in any other Country...will you take the Offer?
Me: i said no...not with this course I'd be doing..the course offers me all i need.

V.O: what do you do for a living?
Me: I work in xyz as a Senior Business Executive in the Business Development Unit.

V.O: So what do you do for your Company when you resume work every morning?
Me: i develop business...I'm tasked with sourcing for new clients, ensuring that xyz's products are evenly distributed in our local markets here.

V.O: May i see your bank statement?
Me: i passed them over

V.O: how will you fund your program?
me: first i said my husband and i earn monthly and then I'd still be earning 50% of my monthly take home because of the conditional promotion from my Company, I'm also a director for a local production outfit here in Nigeria and then my husband and uncle will also support me fully.
VO was perusing my bank statements at this time.

V.O: i see a lodgement from xyz company
Me: Oh yes..that's my company, Im a director in that Company.

V.O: (He was now on my sponsors statement) why is this person willing to give you this amount of money?
me: I said he's my uncle,he's actually my dads only brother and he does alot for me from time to time

V.O: I will need to verify this statements, i hope you know if found to be false, youll be banned for 10years.
Me: i said Im aware..go ahead
He asked me this 3times
if it checks out, you will have your visa (photocopied my 120)
Me: Thats fine.

N.B
All this happened within ten minutes or so in the most cordial mood possible, my composure was 199%, i answered all the questions looking into his eyeballs. I was also very well dressed.


Exactly One week after I collected my pp.

It has been a very busy period for me.

I took time preparing my application. I was over prepared.

Tips: Fund your account, be truthful, look and act responsible and then pray,pray, dont stop praying.

I want to thank each and everyone that posted his/her transcripts, it helped me a lot.To all that did mock with me,my God reward you.

solaiphones:
Pls i need a cheap university in the US for my masters

This question is a bit vague. When you say cheap school, in what terms are you referring? If financially, what is your range?
That said, I do not think this is a better approach for seeking a school to study. If you would be investing so much money studying abroad, it wouldn't hurt to also invest time by doing some basic research yourself. One good way to start is to visit the education section under www.usnews.com
I wish you the very best.

Time2Smile:

To the best of my knowledge
1) The most recent academic year should be SS3. Thus, the courses here should be those the student took in SS3/WAEC.

2) Nigeria uses three(3) terms in a year, so it should be Trimester.

3) The title of the courses in 1 above.

4)I don't know, but none will work here.

5)Full year. The SS3 final exam and WAEC is based on a full year's work.(Actually 3 years of study)

Thanks. Will see how this goes.

Please guys. I need serious advice.

My sister is my sponsor. She's married for 2yrs now.
Her bank statements still has her maiden name (Same surname with me) but she already changed her name in most of other things.
Now when filling ds160. I'm confused on what to fill. whether her current full name or name on bank statement. and also If I send the bank statements to my school. my I20 will come with the name on it.
I don't know which name to use.

Help

skido04:
Please guys. I need serious advice.

My sister is my sponsor. She's married for 2yrs now.
Her bank statements still has her maiden name (Same surname with me) but she already changed her name in most of other things.
Now when filling ds160. I'm confused on what to fill. whether her current full name or name on bank statement. and also If I send the bank statements to my school. my I20 will come with the name on it.
I don't know which name to use.

Help

Use exactly the same name that is on the document (bank statement) you will submit to the school or present during visa interview.
Some schools (my school) don't write the name of your sponsor on your I-20, they only specify the relationship as the source.

Please how many months statement of account is needed for US School admission .i wanted to do printing of it. Tnx

nelem:


In everything please avoid agents (some might be real, some might be fake) however it is also best the young lad comes on this particular thread and asks reasonable questions, am sure he will be duly guided/directed. i am certain he can handle everything all by himself.

He would need to get an Int'l Passport if he doesnt have one yet, write the SAT & TOEFL/IELTS.

1.Is it a must for one to take SAT & TOFEL/IELTS test If the university does not demand it as a requirement for admission?

2. I graduated from a polytechnic and have an HND civil engineering, but planning to study Electrical Engineering as an undergraduate, as I have work experience in that field,with some certificate and by God's grace a liscence soon ....is this a good move to make as it concerns visa approval?

3. I read Some of the interview transcript and most of the guys applied to more than 1 school and V. O seems to ask how many school... Must one apply to more than one school?

Am preparing for fall (August) 2019...!

Thanks for your answers... Am planning to use an agent but a friend adviced... DYI... Just as he did and was successful. Am New here and I want to learn

justwise:

please Mr justwise I want to have your whatsapp number or mail so we can communicate im new to this and I don't even know where to start