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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Nobody: 11:40am On Feb 07, 2019
I have a GRE score of 140V & 152Q, I intended to pursue postgraduate studies in Electrical Engineering in the US. I have been searching for schools that admit within 290-300 GRE score, pls any school suggestion of that caliber is highly welcomed. Also I finished B.Eng Elect/Elect with a CGPA of 3.80/5.00 but after conversion with the WES website online, it turn out to be 3.26/4.00. pls how true is that?.
Lastly, paraventure I was admitted, could such a low GRE score jeopardize my chances of getting a visa at the embassy?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Ubah1(m): 11:40am On Feb 07, 2019
LagosismyHome:


sorry to hear this , but people warned you about california miramar University. Please if you want to go back , kindly change that school

others might say i know x and y in that school but when............ It is not easy to get a visa so choose your school and your package wisely

Don't mind him jare. Atleast I advised him to cancel the appointment than wasting the fee. He could have used same fee to book another appointment and go with a better school. Always good to learn from the experience of others.

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Ubah1(m): 11:46am On Feb 07, 2019
pflourish:
I have a GRE score of 140V & 152Q, I intended to pursue postgraduate studies in Electrical Engineering in the US. I have been searching for schools that admit within 290-300 GRE score, pls any school suggestion that caliber is highly welcomed. Also I finished B.Eng Elect/Elect with a CGPA of 3.80/5.00 but after conversion with the WES website online, it turn out to be 3.26/4.00. pls how true is that?.
Lastly, paraventure I was admitted, could such a low GRE score jeopardize my chances of getting a visa at the embassy?


Your score will not jeorpadize your chances of getting visa. You should be more worried of your chances of getting admission with that score. Though some people have gotten admission and funding with that score range, you too can but most schools have started releasing offers of admission, so have to search more for schools that still have their admission window open. You can send me a pm

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by JoeBazz(m): 11:53am On Feb 07, 2019
Thank you so much for the advice. Please can I pm you? I need guidance in choosing and applying to another credible school with funding. Am waiting for your response ma
LagosismyHome:


sorry to hear this , but people warned you about california miramar University. Please if you want to go back , kindly change that school

others might say i know x and y in that school but when............ It is not easy to get a visa so choose your school and your package wisely
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by gsk4reality: 12:58pm On Feb 07, 2019
Hello,
I recently joined the discussion and I am still a newbie here. I am still trying to wrap my head around many of the procedures and requirements to study abroad
I have some few questions to ask the highly esteemed nairalanders. I wish to study for an undergraduate degree in US.
I have NECO as my O'level result. Does WES evaluate Neco and do US universities accept it?

I have Upper Credit both ND and HND in geological engineering. However, I want to study a new course entirely for my undergraduate degree(preferably any Language related course or HR course) Do I need to evaluate my ND and HND result via WES for this undergraduate study?

One of the major issues am trying sort out is how to finance my education over there. If I manage to provide proof of funds for and also pay the initial down payment for my tuition, how do I survive over dia... I need open advice from fellow nairalanders who are experienced on this.

Lastly, which school will you recommend with low tuituon in US. Thanks
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Auditmonkey(f): 1:17pm On Feb 07, 2019
Thank you for the response. I'll look into sending my transcript to Tamuc immediately.

Ubah1:


1. Yes, Texas A&M University-Commerce now requires WES Evaluation.

2. If you get a Teaching assistantship/Research Assistantship position at Texas A&M University-Commerce, your tuition fee will be waived and some stipend paid to you. There are several type of funding in Texas A&M University-Commerce like the Julie Gouch scholarship, this scholarship if awarded qualifies you to pay fees as in-state student thereby reducing over 50% of the fees.

As for the schools you applied to, wake forest and Williams & Mary college are top ranked schools, your GPA is not competitive for such school. They require minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Wretch32: 4:29pm On Feb 07, 2019
Any reviews on the following schools:
1. Bowie state university
2. Clark Atlanta university
3. Brown university ( it’s an Ivy League school I heard)

Is either of these schools a red flag school ?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by biikeys(m): 4:34pm On Feb 07, 2019
GboyegaD:


Put yourself in the VOs shoes, why would you approve Visa for a domestic help? Doesn't that mean she is working on a non-working Visa?

Lol
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by LagosismyHome(f): 5:05pm On Feb 07, 2019
GboyegaD:


Put yourself in the VOs shoes, why would you approve Visa for a domestic help? Doesn't that mean she is working on a non-working Visa?

At first glance some things seems obvious as NO but when you dig deep you be surprise at what is out there.....

The link below shows "on paper " it is possible

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-niv-typedomesticemployee.asp
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by JoeBazz(m): 5:22pm On Feb 07, 2019
I noticed the denial rate of recent is very high, no one was given visa 6am,8am,9am today except a man on wheelchair going for medicals. May God help us o

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Milkshakes01(f): 6:04pm On Feb 07, 2019
Post your transcript

JoeBazz:
I noticed the denial rate of recent is very high, no one was given visa 6am,8am,9am today except a man on wheelchair going for medicals. May God help us o
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Jerido: 6:50pm On Feb 07, 2019
Good evening my beloved ones in the house.
Please help me out on this : if one wants to go and study Medicine in the US, what are those requirements one need for undergraduate study.
Thanks.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by gsk4reality: 6:59pm On Feb 07, 2019
gsk4reality:
Hello,
I recently joined the discussion and I am still a newbie here. I am still trying to wrap my head around many of the procedures and requirements to study abroad
I have some few questions to ask the highly esteemed nairalanders. I wish to study for an undergraduate degree in US.
I have NECO as my O'level result. Does WES evaluate Neco and do US universities accept it?

I have Upper Credit both ND and HND in geological engineering. However, I want to study a new course entirely for my undergraduate degree(preferably any Language related course or HR course) Do I need to evaluate my ND and HND result via WES for this undergraduate study?

One of the major issues am trying sort out is how to finance my education over there. If I manage to provide proof of funds for and also pay the initial down payment for my tuition, how do I survive over dia... I need open advice from fellow nairalanders who are experienced on this.

Lastly, which school will you recommend with low tuituon in US. Thanks


Please whoever has one or two information about my questions shld kindly drop them. I will so much appreciate it.....
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by LagosismyHome(f): 7:01pm On Feb 07, 2019
JoeBazz:
Thank you so much for the advice. Please can I pm you? I need guidance in choosing and applying to another credible school with funding. Am waiting for your response ma

I am not very good with pm at all.

The best place is here. This site and google is rich with information
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by gsk4reality: 7:02pm On Feb 07, 2019
JoeBazz:
I noticed the denial rate of recent is very high, no one was given visa 6am,8am,9am today except a man on wheelchair going for medicals. May God help us o

Yes o.. A friend of mine went for interview last month... 25th of January precisely, she narrated the same ordeal...nearly everyone interviewed that day was denied except for an old woman going to the US for medicals I think....

I don't know if its the same in Abuja....
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Time2Smile(m): 7:08pm On Feb 07, 2019
LagosismyHome:


At first glance some things seems obvious as NO but when you dig deep you be surprise at what is out there.....

The link below shows "on paper " it is possible

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-niv-typedomesticemployee.asp
Yeah, I was quite surprised when someone posted the link. But it is possible "on paper" is apt to describe it.
One of the requirements is that the domestic employee will have to be paid minimum wage or prevalence wage, whichever one is higher for every hour worked.
She can't meet the conditions for the "domestic help" she wants to take along.
Seems it is meant for Middle East Princes and aristocrats.

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by timioladipupo(m): 7:36pm On Feb 07, 2019
JoeBazz:
I noticed the denial rate of recent is very high, no one was given visa 6am,8am,9am today except a man on wheelchair going for medicals. May God help us o

Post your transcript bro
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by domex007: 7:49pm On Feb 07, 2019
JoeBazz:
I noticed the denial rate of recent is very high, no one was given visa 6am,8am,9am today except a man on wheelchair going for medicals. May God help us o


Yeah, i heard this too.
My colleague at work said his brother was denied b1/b2 today.
He read it in the news that trump increased visa denials by 40% from africa.
Until i see proof i refuse to believe because the denial rate in africa (especially Nigeria) has always been high.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Muyiwa951: 8:12pm On Feb 07, 2019
I got my Visa today 6am at Lagos. Will post my transcript soon. Please who is in St Andrew University, NC? Or someone who is in north carolina?

Please house does anyone knows any best airline that is very affordable as i need an urgent booking as my program starts Feb 25?

Thanks as i await my response

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by ToluwalekeA: 8:31pm On Feb 07, 2019
I just got admitted with Full Funding with GSU atlanta for Masters Fall 2019.i still have 6 other MS application and 2 PhD left and expecting a decision
Below is my profile.
GRE 287
BSc GPA 3.77/4 Nig
MS GPA. 3.4/4. UK
Publication:1
Two years teaching experience as a per time lecturer
6 letters of recommendation, only two required thoug
TOEFL waived
Professional certification in Project management
6 pages SOP
1 award

Note: My GRE result was worse, had less than 20th percentile in each section with Analytical writing of 3.0

Pls always try your luck, dont let a low GRE score stop you from applying. JUST TRY

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by kidUrbane: 8:52pm On Feb 07, 2019
@dipomania070
Wassup with your WES evaluation? Have you recieved the tracking number? I’ve received mine and it’s been delivered already. I think WES takes too long to evaluate documents though or I might just be overreacting. They last attended to my document (University transcript) on 1st of February and now that they’ve received the WAEC document only God knows when they’ll conclude the evaluation. I’m just trying to beat the deadline.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by domex007: 8:57pm On Feb 07, 2019
Muyiwa951:
I got my Visa today 6am at Lagos. Will post my transcript soon. Please who is in St Andrew University, NC? Or someone who is in north carolina?

Please house does anyone knows any best airline that is very affordable as i need an urgent booking as my program starts Feb 25?

Thanks as i await my response



congratulations.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by KingStefan(m): 9:01pm On Feb 07, 2019
Congratulations!
Please post your transcript.
Muyiwa951:
I got my Visa today 6am at Lagos. Will post my transcript soon. Please who is in St Andrew University, NC? Or someone who is in north carolina?

Please house does anyone knows any best airline that is very affordable as i need an urgent booking as my program starts Feb 25?

Thanks as i await my response
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by dipomania070: 9:01pm On Feb 07, 2019
kidUrbane:
@dipomania070
Wassup with your WES evaluation? Have you recieved the tracking number? I’ve received mine and it’s been delivered already. I think WES takes too long to evaluate documents though or I might just be overreacting. They last attended to my document (University transcript) on 1st of February and now that they’ve received the WAEC document only God knows when they’ll conclude the evaluation. I’m just trying to beat the deadline.

Bro it just got delivered today also. I guess it takes 2days for WES to update it. Then 5-7days for evaluation but not sure though
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by kidUrbane: 9:10pm On Feb 07, 2019
dipomania070:


Bro it just got delivered today also. I guess it takes 2days for WES to update it. Then 5-7days for evaluation but not sure though

Okay. Thanks Bro.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by kidUrbane: 9:28pm On Feb 07, 2019
Dear House,
I just want to share my experience on this admissions journey thus far with the hope that someone would have had similar experience and maybe proffer a solution.
I applied to a masters program with the hope of securing funding. However, few weeks after I submitted my application, SOP, recommendation letter and resume inclusive, a professor in the department reached out to me to inform me that my application is still missing my transcript and that I need to submit it ASAP so that a decision can be reached. He also mentioned that assistantships are not automatic stressing that I would have to contact the faculty member I am interested in working with and that they (faculty member) are the ones that will recommend me for funding. I was shocked because I thought assistantship would be automatic since I met their admissions requirement. I have tried to reach out 3 faculty members and only one responded to my enquiry. He requested that I send the SOP and Resume I submitted to the graduate school to him. I did but I haven’t heard from him. My issue now is this, the SOP I submitted and by extension sent to him had the name of the faculty member I originally intended to work with and I didn’t want to alter anything in the SOP since he demanded for the same one I submitted to the graduate school because he might lay his hands on it later and discover that I had to alter it and he might just be disappointed and take me for a fraud. I also don’t think it is right to contact faculty members who we don’t share similar research interest just to land an assistantship. I would really appreciate ideas or suggestion on how to proceed with the hunt for funding. Thanks.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by femzy9099: 9:54pm On Feb 07, 2019
Hello nairalanders, you guys are doing a great jobs.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by FA13(m): 10:19pm On Feb 07, 2019
ToluwalekeA:
I just got admitted with Full Funding with GSU atlanta for Masters Fall 2019.i still have 6 other MS application and 2 PhD left and expecting a decision
Below is my profile.
GRE 287
BSc GPA 3.77/4 Nig
MS GPA. 3.4/4. UK
Publication:1
Two years teaching experience as a per time lecturer
6 letters of recommendation, only two required thoug
TOEFL waived
Professional certification in Project management
6 pages SOP
1 award

Note: My GRE result was worse, had less than 20th percentile in each section with Analytical writing of 3.0

Pls always try your luck, dont let a low GRE score stop you from applying. JUST TRY

Full funding for Masters?

Congratulations....

And what program are you going for?

Unique application though- 6 pages SOP, where I was told to submit one page. You tried!
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by domex007: 10:30pm On Feb 07, 2019
domex007:




congratulations. welcome to trumpland
i used ethopia airline for 840$ on the 4th december but my state is NJ
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by JoeBazz(m): 1:23am On Feb 08, 2019
Visa Denied Today 7/02/2019
Vo: Good morning

Me: Good morning

Vo: pass your passport and i20

Vo: which course do you want to study?

Me: Computer information system

Vo: why this course?

Me: My passion for ICT started when I was in the university to the extent I had to apply as an apprentice to a cyber cafe in school where I learnt alot on ICT, I learnt computer networking, network servers, computer processes, Excel, Microsoft word and also Nigerian company's and organisations are moving their business processes from manual to automated and for me to be relevant and valuable in this field I need to acquire technical skills so that I can develop business modules and business softwares that will revolutionize Nigerian business world. I hope to work with organisations like Andela in order to encourage upcoming business softwares developers and a means to give back to the society.

Vo: how did you know about the school?

Me: I once participated in an online Android forum at XDA developers, my senior advisor saw was impressed with my zeal and my contributions and asked me my plans in the future and I told him I want to go for master's in computer information systems then he recommended California miramar University to me, I made research about the school curriculum and the school environments and I saw the school has a flexible curriculum with approach in both practical and theoretical aspect of the course I want to study, and I also found out on Wikipedia that California miramar University is one if the top 10 universities in business education field. California Miramar university is located in California, the state with silicon value (world technology hub) I hope to look for my self an expert in silicon value that will mentor me in business software development and information security systems.

VO: who is sponsoring you?

Me: my mum, she is a health care professional and owns an IT consultancy firm and logistics company with office in London and Lagos Nigeria.

Vo: have you traveled out of the country before?

Me: No

Vo: are you married?

Me: No

Vo: Do you have a kid?

Me: No

Vo: you are not qualified for this visa, this paper will explain why...he passed me the blue paper


Please what have I said wrong house?

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