MyAmericandream:
Yes, just checked now, the message is still intact. But I still I have my passport though.

uzzyj:
Please, I need some tips cos I will be reapplying again......Thank you in anticipation

Nempi:





Thanks for your kind response. Will it affect my chances during the interview?


I also realized that the course on my i20 is different from what I've in my offer letter. Is this an issue?

Nempi:





Thanks for your kind response. Will it affect my chances during the interview?


I also realized that the course on my i20 is different from what I've in my offer letter. Is this an issue?

CuteRedd:
I'll suggest that you just focus on the real GRE questions and answers posted on the group. So you don't be overwhelmed with other things you will see there

100kobo:

GRE is not a few weeks preparation exam. Joining those groups at a time very close to your exam MAY be counter productive. This is just an advice, it's entirely up to you to decide.

Sherlock5577:

Check this:
https://www.nairaland.com/1832477/how-achieve-high-scores-gre
A few weeks left may be counter productive like someone mentioned earlier, but never to late. You may gain something.

demmysoft:
@walspring and other gurus' in the house, l am having difficulties in paying my application fees in Virginia international university. Its just $70, Can someone assist me pls.

npmi:

Which yeye Bulgaria where you can't even get part time job as a student, no work permit nothing nothing, please western Europe like Germany and co..... is the best . Eastern Europe is nonsense.

demmysoft:
@walspring and other gurus' in the house, l am having difficulties in paying my application fees in Virginia international university. Its just $70, Can someone assist me pls.

LORRDDD:
The person that paid my sevis fee made a mistake in my date of birth. Instead of 27/5/92, they wrote 17/5/92. Any cause for alarm?

LORRDDD:
The person that paid my sevis fee made a mistake in my date of birth. Instead of 27/5/92, they wrote 17/5/92. Any cause for alarm?

tamaratare:
Hello everyone,

I'm a graduate from a school of nursing, and I'm planning on applying to a college in Texas for nursing still. My TOEFL score is 73. Please what are my chances of getting a visa? Thanks

fairheart:
Dear, you have a chance.

jerrypeacelinks:



Stick to what you have on your i-20.

You can respond this way.

I am going to ABC University to pursue my masters in "the one on I-20" with a concentration in "the one on your admission letter".

Or you can forget the concentration part completely and STICK TO ONLY WHAT IS ON YOUR I-20.



Thanks so much. I appreciate.

I wish you the best.

jerrypeacelinks:



Stick to what you have on your i-20.

You can respond this way.

I am going to ABC University to pursue my masters in "the one on I-20" with a concentration in "the one on your admission letter".

Or you can forget the concentration part completely and STICK TO ONLY WHAT IS ON YOUR I-20.

Thanks so much. I appreciate.



Thanks so much. I appreciate.

I wish you the best.

GboyegaD:


Thought this school isn't fully accredited and some VOs are aware of that.

Ogunwandetosin:
Visa got denied at the Lagos consulate on Wednesday, 28th November, 2018.

V.O: How did u knw abt d skool?
Me: online, on mastersportal.com

V.O: Ur highest degree
Me: BSc Biochemistry

V.O: what av u bin duin since u graduated
Me: My credentials jst got released, a few months ago but since I graduated, bin goin to d office wit my dad to see how tinz are being run in a corporate environment(V.O cuts in) wat kinda company? Freight forwarding company...........(Wasn't allowed to say this: while I awaited decisions from schools which I applied to bcuz I plan to av a Masters degree b4 officially going into d corporate world)

V.O: But u graduated many years ago(talking based on wat I av here)
Me: No, graduated in September, 2017

V.O: so it means u ddnt go to uni immediately afta high skool
Me:Finished high skool in 2012 and started uni in 2013

V.O: Did u see any family member wen u travelled to d UK?
Me: No, jst went on sightseeing wit my family and we all came back(wanted to say I av a UK visa on my passport dat expires in 2020 but I ddnt)

V.O: Who will pay?
Me:My dad

V.O: Gave me blue boy....... Looool

BSc Biochemistry(Sept. 2017), Master of biochemistry nd biotechnology, tho MSc biochemistry is wat is on d I-20(Eastern Illinois University, Spring 2019)...............I plan to try again in Abuja but d earliest date nw is Jan 15th, paid visa fee yesterday already, still checking out for December appointment

Ubah1:

Sorry about the outcome of your interview. You can use emergency appointment. Just choose the current available date and request for emergency appointment but give it 2weeks before booking

Johnolap:
Hello gurus this is my transcript, please help me go through it and also give me tips on how to improve on it. Thanks in anticipation.
VO and Me: Good Morning
VO: Why are you going to the US?
I am going to the US to study for PhD in Environmental Design and Planning at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
VO: Why did u choose to study in the US instead of Nigeria?
There are universities here in Nigeria that offer Environmental Design and Planning, but they focus more on the theoretical aspect, and do not provide the practical research opportunities for my preferred course.
VO: Tell me your study plans/Program schedule?
I plan to go for PhD in Environmental Design and Planning at Virginia Tech. It will require a total of 90 credit hours including minimum of 30 hours core course work. I will be taking courses like Innovation in Construction, Sustainable facility system, Sustainable Infrastructures system, Principles and practices of Construction, series of independent study, seminars, proposal and dissertation. And after the program I will be coming back to Nigeria to start a lecturing job at my Alma Mata.
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
I applied to two schools. Virginia Tech and Mississippi State University.
VO: How many admission did you get?
I got one, Virginia Tech. However Mississippi State University is yet to notify me of their decision.
VO: Why Virginia Tech? /Why did you choose this school over others?
I have a soft spot for intelligent infrastructure. In 2016, Virginia Tech has invested approximately $79 million into intelligent infrastructure. This will make them the nation’s best in this area and it will be an honor to study in this type of school. Also, Dr. Axxx who is a proponent in this area has agreed to be my supervisor because she was impressed with my undergraduate academic performance and my programming skills. Therefore I will benefit from this school because, I will be learning a lot from practical work and experience.
VO: How did you get to know about this school?
I did an extensive research online using academic websites such as US News, gradschools, education USA and I focused my search based on my area of interest and schools that match my ambition and goals.


VO: Tell me about your course?
This course, Environmental Design and Planning requires a minimum of 90 credit hours including minimum of 30 credit hours of core courses and I will be offering courses like Innovation in construction, Principles and practices of construction, advanced fundamentals of Construction Management, sustainable infrastructures system. Also at graduation I would have successfully completed qualifying and preliminary exams, proposal defense and dissertation defense.
VO: What will PhD do for you?
It will provide me with knowledge and skills to be an academic and a credible researcher. Also, having a PhD will make me assume a top position when starting a Job at my Alma Mata, UNIOSUN.
VO: Why EDP/What will this course do for you?
I am very passionate about my country, and I have seen the wrong construction practices here in Nigeria which has led to many kinds of building failures, so this course will give me in depth knowledge coupled with my experience on how efficient, sustainable and safe buildings can be constructed using new innovations and technology.
VO: What are your plans after graduation?
I will be coming back to Nigeria to start a lecturing job at UNIOSUN, my Alma Mata.
VO: What is your research topic?
I don’t have one yet, but my research area will be focused on intelligent infrastructure.
VO: What is your total credit units?
90 credit hours including minimum of 30 hours core courses.
VO: What are the courses you will be taking this semester?
Innovation in Construction, Sustainable facility system, Sustainable Infrastructures system, Principles and practices of Construction I and II, Seminar in Environmental Design and Planning.
VO: What are the requirement for graduation?
The requirement for graduation is a minimum of 90 credit hours with a minimum of 30 hours of core coursework. Also I must successfully complete the Qualifying and Preliminary exams, Proposal defense, and Dissertation defense.

VO: Did you write any test(s)?
Yes, GRE and TOEFL.
VO: Who is your Sponsor?
I got funding from the school to cover the out of state and in-state tuitions, and monthly stipends for the first year, and I was promised renewal every year provided I meet the minimum academic requirement. And my Uncle will pay the differentials.
VO: What does your Uncle do?
He works as the general manager of CON Nigeria Limited.
VO: What does the company do?
They are retail outlet of petroleum products including AGO, PMS, DPK and Engine Oil. Also the company is into construction of buildings.
VO: What is intelligent infrastructure?
Intelligent infrastructure is the integration of sensing, computing, and communications capabilities into traditional urban and rural physical infrastructures such as roads, buildings, and bridges for increasing efficiency, resiliency, and safety.

Adhheir:


What are the likely emergency dates, one could get? I don't know why I'm skeptical about it. Phobia has seeped into my mind already but its not a do or die affair, Germany doesn't teach my prospective program in English, I was already learning the language for simple communication. Its quite hard to plan and timely execute in thus part of the world, the odds are GOLIATHS!

Ubah1:

Sorry about the outcome of your interview. You can use emergency appointment. Just choose the current available date and request for emergency appointment but give it 2weeks before booking

Ogunwandetosin:
Thanks. But itz like emergency appointment is only for people who haven't been refused a visa in the past 6months.

Adhheir:


What are the likely emergency dates, one could get? I don't know why I'm skeptical about it. Phobia has seeped into my mind already but its not a do or die affair, Germany doesn't teach my prospective program in English, I was already learning the language for simple communication. Its quite hard to plan and timely execute in thus part of the world, the odds are GOLIATHS!