thayor21:
congrats bro...all the best...pls did the school mentioned the amount u received on the letter given

Yes they stated it

[quote author=slamcole post=73512895]Good afternoon here. Visa approved today at the US consulate in Abuja this morning. Here's my transcript

ME: Good morning ma'am (with a wry smile)
VO: passport and 1-20 please.


VO: why USM
ME: It is classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie foundation. And the Biological Science department has a diverse approach to their graduate program where researches provide solutions to problems affecting one health

VO: number of schools applied to
ME: 3. I named them.

VO: Why the choice of USM
ME: Aside from the fact that I got a GA, there's also am ongoing research in the lab of Prof **** which is in line with my background as a veterinarian.(not sure I mentioned the scope of the research)

VO; Do you have a letter from the school indicating the funding offered.
ME: YES. Gave it to her

VO: What similarities are there between your background as a vet and molecular biology
ME: As a practicing Vet, an added Knowledge of molecular biology will not only help me better diagnose animal diseases but also develop preventive and curative approaches to the disease, with emphasis on zoonotic diseases.

VO: Plan after graduation
ME: Upon completion of the MSC, I'll have acquired adequate research knowledge, and practical exposure as to enable me pick up a faculty position made available to best graduating students like me from my alma matter upon my return to Nigeria.

VO: Travelled out of the country before.
ME: No I've had no reason to go out of Nigeria

VO: Do you have any relatives or siblings in the US
ME: no I don't

VO: Congratulations, I'll be approving your visa

Things I ensured
1. I ensured I cleared my mind of the interview worried the previous day and assured myself it's not a do or die affair

2. I practiced multiple times in front of the mirror and also with individuals. As a fast speaker, I ensured I learnt the art of clearly stating my statements

3. Upon arrival at the venue, I interacted with people and get to know few.

4. As previously advised(dont know how true), applicants are been monitored upon entrance into the premises for appearance, posture and gestures that could make them look not confident or jittery. So I ensured I maintained a bossy outlook (even when I'm not), ensured my hands were at akimbo and also did not lower my gaze.

5. It's advised to find a way of putting one's strongest point very early in the interview process. As in my case, the VO did not even bother to check for any information on my 1-20 nor did she ask if I got funding until I made mention of it.

6. Lastly as it has been mentioned here, do not forget the GOD factor.


I hope this helps someone.



You were asked why you chose USM twice? what if you gave the same answer hope it won't raise a red flag? like you saying like i said earlier then same answer.

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Both questions sounds similar but mean different things in the context.

The first WHY USM, was to find out what I like about the school and what attracts me to the school.

The second WHY USM was in relation to the other two schools I applied to and got admit. The VO wanted to know my reason for opting for usm even when I have admit from other schools.

And you'll see that my response were different, because I saw it as an opportunity to actually bring up some interesting facts.

Good day house please if one is denied Visa like last week and school resumes January can one apply again or what do you people suggest

No problem!

Ogunwandetosin:
Can I also pm u sir?

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Hi.....i also got my visa approved today at Abuja....i was given the white paper and my bank statement wasn't collect...i just checked now and i am on administrative processing.
Have u checked your status...im worried

I wasn't told to bring any extra documents the man just circled the location where i would get my visa and when i checked now its on AP....e don tey wey i don even hear of people on AP...i would send my transcript soon...the AP just destabilized me

Olawale008888:
I wasn't told to bring any extra documents the man just circled the location where i would get my visa and when i checked now its on AP....e don tey wey i don even hear of people on AP

Dont worry. It will change to issued soon.. Just continue praying, that Abj get choko for head recently. You will get it bro I pray for you.

Congratulations! Glad you took your time to do the needful. As we have said here time and again, practicing the transcript, getting familiar with it or storing what to say in your memory prior interview helps (couple with other factors). I also like that you did not see it as do or die. I am sure you went in cool, calm and collected.

slamcole:
Good afternoon here. Visa approved today at the US consulate in Abuja this morning. Here's my transcript

ME: Good morning ma'am (with a wry smile)
VO: passport and 1-20 please.


VO: why USM
ME: It is classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie foundation. And the Biological Science department has a diverse approach to their graduate program where researches provide solutions to problems affecting one health

VO: number of schools applied to
ME: 3. I named them.

VO: Why the choice of USM
ME: Aside from the fact that I got a GA, there's also am ongoing research in the lab of Prof **** which is in line with my background as a veterinarian.(not sure I mentioned the scope of the research)

VO; Do you have a letter from the school indicating the funding offered.
ME: YES. Gave it to her

VO: What similarities are there between your background as a vet and molecular biology
ME: As a practicing Vet, an added Knowledge of molecular biology will not only help me better diagnose animal diseases but also develop preventive and curative approaches to the disease, with emphasis on zoonotic diseases.

VO: Plan after graduation
ME: Upon completion of the MSC, I'll have acquired adequate research knowledge, and practical exposure as to enable me pick up a faculty position made available to best graduating students like me from my alma matter upon my return to Nigeria.

VO: Travelled out of the country before.
ME: No I've had no reason to go out of Nigeria

VO: Do you have any relatives or siblings in the US
ME: no I don't

VO: Congratulations, I'll be approving your visa

Things I ensured
1. I ensured I cleared my mind of the interview worried the previous day and assured myself it's not a do or die affair

2. I practiced multiple times in front of the mirror and also with individuals. As a fast speaker, I ensured I learnt the art of clearly stating my statements

3. Upon arrival at the venue, I interacted with people and get to know few.

4. As previously advised(dont know how true), applicants are been monitored upon entrance into the premises for appearance, posture and gestures that could make them look not confident or jittery. So I ensured I maintained a bossy outlook (even when I'm not), ensured my hands were at akimbo and also did not lower my gaze.

5. It's advised to find a way of putting one's strongest point very early in the interview process. As in my case, the VO did not even bother to check for any information on my 1-20 nor did she ask if I got funding until I made mention of it.

6. Lastly as it has been mentioned here, do not forget the GOD factor.


I hope this helps someone.

homirefacuny:

Dont worry. It will change to issued soon.. Just continue praying, that Abj get choko for head recently. You will get it bro I pray for you.

Thanks bro

Hello Gurus, I was filling my ds-160 and found out there was no space to add more sponsors. I went for interview last july with my uncles statement. I'm going this time with both his own and my sisters own, I'm now confused on who to write on DS 160. Please help?
I really appreciate all the advice I have gotten here

Lizzy828:


But how do I show home ties and how do I defend my course@ psychology and how much money should one's sponsor have in their account

.

U show home ties by telling the vo what will make u come back to Nigeria after ur studies,u choose the course psychology urself u should be able to tell the vo while u choose the course and the benefits of the course to ur country when u come back to Nigeria. Ur sponsor should have more than what is stipulated in ur I-20

Hello house, I just got a message in my mail box that have successfully rescheduled my appointment without doing that cuz am to go for my interview this Wednesday

quick question guys.. my uncle who is my sponsor isn't around at the moment but he bank with Gtbank and he can sent his statement directly to the embassy.

please I want to ask if this is enough or do I still need to take his physical statement to the embassy ?
can he send a printout pdf copy to me for to print out as evidence to the embassy

please I would appreciate all your replies and comments.[/quote]

ajayiolatunb:
Please house, I need your opinion on this, if a school issued me a language training/program i20 because I didn't meet the criteria for their English language requirements, can this affect my chances of getting my visa during my interview. Please I need your opinion..

I think out of my own experience i can be able to answer this question, please dont try taking language training(ESL) to the embassy why because i have been in this same type of situation some time around july this year and i was denied visa, i took ESL to the embassy after i was been advice here by some great minds such as Boss Lagosismyhome and imperiouxx...not that i did not listen to their advice but at that time i just felt maybe it will turn out positive for me but the reverse was the case...so please obey every advice from this thread and you will be fine, you can as well seat for any standardized test to meet their requirements but please Do not take ESL to the embassy...why do you want to spend so much money for language training when you can as well do that here in Nigeria at a very low cost? this just my opinion im still a novice here anyways.

slamcole:
Good afternoon here. Visa approved today at the US consulate in Abuja this morning. Here's my transcript

ME: Good morning ma'am (with a wry smile)
VO: passport and 1-20 please.


VO: why USM
ME: It is classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie foundation. And the Biological Science department has a diverse approach to their graduate program where researches provide solutions to problems affecting one health

VO: number of schools applied to
ME: 3. I named them.

VO: Why the choice of USM
ME: Aside from the fact that I got a GA, there's also am ongoing research in the lab of Prof **** which is in line with my background as a veterinarian.(not sure I mentioned the scope of the research)

VO; Do you have a letter from the school indicating the funding offered.
ME: YES. Gave it to her

VO: What similarities are there between your background as a vet and molecular biology
ME: As a practicing Vet, an added Knowledge of molecular biology will not only help me better diagnose animal diseases but also develop preventive and curative approaches to the disease, with emphasis on zoonotic diseases.

VO: Plan after graduation
ME: Upon completion of the MSC, I'll have acquired adequate research knowledge, and practical exposure as to enable me pick up a faculty position made available to best graduating students like me from my alma matter upon my return to Nigeria.

VO: Travelled out of the country before.
ME: No I've had no reason to go out of Nigeria

VO: Do you have any relatives or siblings in the US
ME: no I don't

VO: Congratulations, I'll be approving your visa

Things I ensured
1. I ensured I cleared my mind of the interview worried the previous day and assured myself it's not a do or die affair

2. I practiced multiple times in front of the mirror and also with individuals. As a fast speaker, I ensured I learnt the art of clearly stating my statements

3. Upon arrival at the venue, I interacted with people and get to know few.

4. As previously advised(dont know how true), applicants are been monitored upon entrance into the premises for appearance, posture and gestures that could make them look not confident or jittery. So I ensured I maintained a bossy outlook (even when I'm not), ensured my hands were at akimbo and also did not lower my gaze.

5. It's advised to find a way of putting one's strongest point very early in the interview process. As in my case, the VO did not even bother to check for any information on my 1-20 nor did she ask if I got funding until I made mention of it.

6. Lastly as it has been mentioned here, do not forget the GOD factor.


I hope this helps someone.

Congratulation bro...happy for you.
and i tap to this testimony IJN.

Hello, i want to write sat exam next year march but i dont know where to register for it and also for tutorial.

Fatty16:
Hello, i want to write sat exam next year march but i dont know where to register for it and also for tutorial.

Google SAT registration in Nigeria, u will see college board, u can click on it and follow the procedures and check if that will ok for u to register.I think there is a date in March.

Hi guys, pls how long does it take for a visa status on AM- Admistrative Processing to change. Today makes mine 3 working days

Where are you in Nigeria? If you are in Lagos, let me know.

Fatty16:
Hello, i want to write sat exam next year march but i dont know where to register for it and also for tutorial.

Hello house someone with useful information should pls respond. What's the best method your family back in naija can pay your tuition to your school in the US if you are not travelling with it for security reasons?

slamcole:


Both questions sounds similar but mean different things in the context.

The first WHY USM, was to find out what I like about the school and what attracts me to the school.

The second WHY USM was in relation to the other two schools I applied to and got admit. The VO wanted to know my reason for opting for usm even when I have admit from other schools.

And you'll see that my response were different, because I saw it as an opportunity to actually bring up some interesting facts.

I can't agree any less with your analysis. I hope somebody is learning? Questions are contextual and you must situate it so as to produce the most suiting response. Sometimes these questions don't come in the most anticipated format, since they are aware that most applicants use websites like Nairaland to prepare. So to test you, they revise the questions and once you know your onions, you would always deliver.

Your school in the US is in best position to suggest how money could be transferred. Please contact the centre for international students at your school. I am sure they will guide you. That's where you'll get the answer, not here.

uniquefurlife:
Hello house someone with useful information should pls respond. What's the best method your family back in naija can pay your tuition to your school in the US if you are not travelling with it for security reasons?

slamcole:
Good afternoon here. Visa approved today at the US consulate in Abuja this morning. Here's my transcript

ME: Good morning ma'am (with a wry smile)
VO: passport and 1-20 please.


VO: why USM
ME: It is classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie foundation. And the Biological Science department has a diverse approach to their graduate program where researches provide solutions to problems affecting one health

Congratulations, i tap from your success

uniquefurlife:
Hello house someone with useful information should pls respond. What's the best method your family back in naija can pay your tuition to your school in the US if you are not travelling with it for security reasons?

fairheart:
Your school in the US is in best position to suggest how money could be transferred. Please contact the centre for international students at your school. I am sure they will guide you. That's where you'll get the answer, not here.

This being said, you could also try "Flywire.com" they offer such services globally.
Godspeed!

OgbeniOptional:

Wait o, I didn't put secondary school there o, just my university Hope I'm safe

If you are going for graduate studies, you don't have to bother.

Sirtenburg:
Good evening to you all. I just realised I made a mistake on my ds160, instead of 29months I indicated 18 months for my duration ofstudy..on my I20 the start date is January10 2019 to may31st 2021..should I tell the v.o before the proper interview or I should ignore it? going for my mba at ashland university,ohio and my interview is on 5th of Dec
.

Ignore it unless you r asked. Then defend reasonably.

Jpoppins:
Good morning guys , please my interview is on Tuesday and I’ve been practicing hard . I feel prepared , and can answer any question I’m asked but my problem is tension , nervousness and fear . Please how can I get myself to relax during the interview , i don’t want my voice to be shaky and appear nervous. I really want to be calm , doesn’t anyone have tips on what I can do or even take to be calm ?

One good tip to tense yourself is to remind yourself you are going to have a conversation. If that doesn't help, then see yourself as a celebrity and the VO as one of your fan who is dying to have a conversation with you. Remember that the VO is as nervous as you are so relax and make yourself comfortable.

GboyegaD:


One good tip to tense yourself is to remind yourself you are going to have a conversation. If that doesn't help, then see yourself as a celebrity and the VO as one of your fan who is dying to have a conversation with you. Remember that the VO is as nervous as you are so relax and make yourself comfortable.

VO is nervous ke why if u may ask?

what are the documents needed to take for the interview ?

derrydinny:
level of studies is undergraduate
certifications are waec(I don't understand this clearly)
age is 18
how much is the cost of taking a GRE and TOEFL and how hard are they, what are the subjects also? what is WES evaluation please?

How is the ASUU strike killing you? What level are you at the moment and what is your course of study? While I understand your situation, please do not neglect your current studies while trying to gain admission to the US as I have seen this happen to a few. Most importantly, focus on what you have at hand while you pursue the abroad option as well. I have seen people with very good grades gain admission and left for their studies abroad. In essence, one shouldn't suffer for the other.

Oegbeyem1:
I applied in July with my mom's account and was denied, this time around I want to apply for visa with another school's i20. They offered me full tuition waiver for spring 2019 but my question is can I change my sponsor (for living expenses) because my mom doesn't have money in her account again, is it advisable/okay to change sponsor?

Shouldn't be too much of an issue since you have full funding now.