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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Humble11: 2:12am On Feb 08, 2019
JoeBazz:
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?


You are still asking what you said wrong... huh? Change your school
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by mcafeez: 2:38am On Feb 08, 2019
JoeBazz:
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?


If you ask me... lack of home ties.
And also Your mom being a business woman, having biz in London and naija and u haven't traveled out to anywhere ?? Even for holiday ?? Oga drop me I no dey go again...
Then, ur school....

Just my suggestion thou

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by ToluwalekeA: 3:03am On Feb 08, 2019
FA13:


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!


Geoscience
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Ubah1(m): 3:19am On Feb 08, 2019
ToluwalekeA:


Geoscience

Masters in Geoscience at GSU doesn't require GRE, reason your poor GRE score was overlooked.

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Ubah1(m): 3:25am On Feb 08, 2019
FA13:


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!

Some schools require 500 word SOP, it must not be lengthy. Perhaps GSU are cheerful givers in terms of funding master's students

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Nobody: 6:54am On Feb 08, 2019
FA13:


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!

Who reads a 6-page SOP? I'm sure they didn't even read beyond the first page

I always tell applicants - don't make things hard for yourself

- A short and coherent SOP (1K words max unless your school gives you word count)
- 1-page resume (the average person spends 10 seconds on a resume)
- Clear LOR showing your skills AND EXAMPLES OF SITUATIONS WHERE YOU SHOWED THOSE SKILLS (highlight those skills while sending your LOR requests to your referees)

Shikenah! No long thing...

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Demonicide(f): 7:09am On Feb 08, 2019
Ubah1:


Some schools require 500 word SOP, it must not be lengthy. Perhaps GSU are cheerful givers in terms of funding master's students
Georgia State University you mean?

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Ubah1(m): 7:38am On Feb 08, 2019
Demonicide:
Georgia State University you mean?

Yes.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Senatorbee(m): 7:49am On Feb 08, 2019
bracelum:


Who reads a 6-page SOP? I'm sure they didn't even read beyond the first page

I always tell applicants - don't make things hard for yourself

- A short and coherent SOP (1K words max unless your school gives you word count)
- 1-page resume (the average person spends 10 seconds on a resume)
- Clear LOR showing your skills AND EXAMPLES OF SITUATIONS WHERE YOU SHOWED THOSE SKILLS (highlight those skills while sending your LOR requests to your referees)

Shikenah! No long thing...

Please what of a situation where my graduate school ask me to write this for funding opportunities
How many pages can I write. Expecially when the word EXTENSIVE surface


Please write an EXTENSIVE personal statement addressing:

Why are your reasons for attending graduate school (e.g. why have you selected this path, what major goals do you see graduate school connected to/influencing in your life)?

Why do you feel you should be granted an assistantship?

As part of your experience as a GA, are there any specific skills or abilities that you would like to learn / develop (e.g. statistics, speaking skills)?

What deficits / weaknesses do you feel you currently have that may be related to your position as a GA?

What are your expectations of working as a GA / Research Associate (e.g. tasks you will be asked to complete, experiences you hope to be a part of)?

In terms of educational expertise, what areas of interest are you most interested in? What plans do you have to grow in this area?

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Cocao(f): 8:31am On Feb 08, 2019
Senatorbee:

Please what of a situation where my graduate school ask me to write this for funding opportunities
How many pages can I write. Expecially when the word EXTENSIVE surface


Please write an EXTENSIVE personal statement addressing:

Why are your reasons for attending graduate school (e.g. why have you selected this path, what major goals do you see graduate school connected to/influencing in your life)?

Why do you feel you should be granted an assistantship?

As part of your experience as a GA, are there any specific skills or abilities that you would like to learn / develop (e.g. statistics, speaking skills)?

What deficits / weaknesses do you feel you currently have that may be related to your position as a GA?

What are your expectations of working as a GA / Research Associate (e.g. tasks you will be asked to complete, experiences you hope to be a part of)?

In terms of educational expertise, what areas of interest are you most interested in? What plans do you have to grow in this area?


This is pretty much explicit. The school is giving you express expo already. If you cannot write beautifully, employ someone who will. Long story short, tear this up!
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Senatorbee(m): 9:21am On Feb 08, 2019
Cocao:



This is pretty much explicit. The school is giving you express expo already. If you cannot write beautifully, employ someone who will. Long story short, tear this up!
Have been writing on these
Can u assist also?
Am really open to assistance and proof reading
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by ToluwalekeA: 10:55am On Feb 08, 2019
Ubah1:


Masters in Geoscience at GSU doesn't require GRE, reason your poor GRE score was overlooked.

Dont say what you dont know. Check their requirements and see for yourself. I sent my official GRE score to them cos it was part of my application checklist. Before my GRE got to them by ETS, my application was pending. A friend of mine encouraged me to apply after he had GRE 287 and still had Full funding in three good schools in the US. He is currently there right now. Cheers

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by ToluwalekeA: 11:01am On Feb 08, 2019
[quote author=bracelum post=75522626]

Who reads a 6-page SOP? I'm sure they didn't even read beyond the first page

I always tell applicants - don't make things hard for yourself

- A short and coherent SOP (1K words max unless your school gives you word count)
- 1-page resume (the average person spends 10 seconds on a resume)


- Clear LOR showing your skills AND EXAMPLES OF SITUATIONS WHERE YOU SHOWED THOSE SKILLS (highlight those skills while sending your LOR requests to your referees)

Shikenah! No long thing...

[/quote
It depends on your Intro and POI. Like me i did alot of projects while in school so I explained everything in details. I got a PhD admission in the UK and that was what the POI recommended via mail before i got the admission. She wanted to be sure i was equipped to carry out the research. So if your Intro is straight to the point and you write what they can relate with then no problem

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Ubah1(m): 11:11am On Feb 08, 2019
ToluwalekeA:


Dont say what you dont know. Check their requirements and see for yourself. I sent my official GRE score to them cos it was part of my application checklist. Before my GRE got to them by ETS, my application was pending. A friend of mine encouraged me to apply after he had GRE 287 and still had Full funding in three good schools in the US. He is currently there right now. Cheers

That you sent it doesn't mean they require it. I have checked and didn't see it on their admission requirement. You can show me too with a screenshot.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by ToluwalekeA: 11:13am On Feb 08, 2019
ToluwalekeA:


Dont say what you dont know. Check their requirements and see for yourself. I sent my official GRE score to them cos it was part of my application checklist. Before my GRE got to them by ETS, my application was pending. A friend of mine encouraged me to apply after he had GRE 287 and still had Full funding in three good schools in the US. He is currently there right now. Cheers

Meanwhile i had three admission with my profile for Spring 2019 buh my POI advised that i defer the admission to fall 2019 to be considered for funding cos there was no funding for spring. That was why i fired 6 other applications. Louisiana, BGSU and Michigan
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by ToluwalekeA: 11:16am On Feb 08, 2019
Ubah1:


That you sent it doesn't mean they require it. I have checked and didn't see it on their admission requirement. You can show me too with a screenshot.

When u apply online, you will see it. Plus i called the departments to formally know their requirements. Thats all the first thing i do before applying.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Ubah1(m): 11:20am On Feb 08, 2019
ToluwalekeA:


When u apply online, you will see it. Plus i called the departments to formally know their requirements. Thats all the first thing i do before applying.

Okay. I checked the geoscience website and it wasn't stated. Maybe it's a general requirement by graduate school.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by ToluwalekeA: 11:21am On Feb 08, 2019
Ubah1:


That you sent it doesn't mean they require it. I have checked and didn't see it on their admission requirement. You can show me too with a screenshot.

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Ubah1(m): 11:26am On Feb 08, 2019
[quote author=ToluwalekeA post=75529666][/quote]

Like I said, this is just a general graduate school requirement from international students. On departmental site it's not listed as requirement. Check well. Your GRE didn't play a role in their evaluation

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by ToluwalekeA: 11:31am On Feb 08, 2019
Ubah1:


Like I said, this is just a general graduate school requirement from international students. On departmental site it's not listed as requirement. Check well. Your GRE didn't play a role in their evaluation

Okay. The screenshot was from College of Art and Science requirements. On the department requirement you have this that in addition to the requirements byy the college of art and science.

Well i may agree with you, buh lets wait and see other applications. Cheers

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by ToluwalekeA: 11:33am On Feb 08, 2019
Ubah1:


Like I said, this is just a general graduate school requirement from international students. On departmental site it's not listed as requirement. Check well. Your GRE didn't play a role in their evaluation

Okay
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Ubah1(m): 11:39am On Feb 08, 2019
ToluwalekeA:


Okay. The screenshot was from College of Art and Science requirements. On the department requirement you have this that in addition to the requirements byy the college of art and science.

Well i may agree with you, buh lets wait and see other applications. Cheers

Yeah, that means applicants must first meet the college of arts and science requirement. From what I have read so far from their site, the Department doesn't use it for admission purposes. That's a good one for those with low GRE score, they can look for department that doesn't lay emphasis on GRE score and apply there. Thanks for the update.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by ToluwalekeA: 11:44am On Feb 08, 2019
Ubah1:


Yeah, that means applicants must first meet the college of arts and science requirement. From what I have read so far from their site, the Department doesn't use it for admission purposes. That's a good one for those with low GRE score, they can look for department that doesn't lay emphasis on GRE score and apply there. Thanks for the update.

Also Ohio University and University of Texas at El Paso doesn't require GRE for Geoscience either MS or PhD

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Ubah1(m): 11:47am On Feb 08, 2019
ToluwalekeA:


Also Ohio University and University of Texas at El Paso doesn't require GRE for Geoscience either MS or PhD

That's good. Will share with my friend that's in your field and doesn't want to write GRE.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Davidkking(m): 12:51pm On Feb 08, 2019
Jerido:
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.
You can't study medicine in your undergraduate level in US......apply for biology first for bachelors degree.....then you'll have to study for another 4 years in medical school......followed by 2 to 4 years of residency

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Davidkking(m): 12:56pm On Feb 08, 2019
Jerido:
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.
Am looking to study biology too then switch to medicine ...... What school are you looking at?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by femzy9099: 5:10pm On Feb 08, 2019
Hello Nairalanders, you guys are doing great job.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by GboyegaD(m): 5:46pm On Feb 08, 2019
bracelum:


Who reads a 6-page SOP? I'm sure they didn't even read beyond the first page

I always tell applicants - don't make things hard for yourself

- A short and coherent SOP (1K words max unless your school gives you word count)
- 1-page resume (the average person spends 10 seconds on a resume)
- Clear LOR showing your skills AND EXAMPLES OF SITUATIONS WHERE YOU SHOWED THOSE SKILLS (highlight those skills while sending your LOR requests to your referees)

Shikenah! No long thing...


Admission into graduate program is a bit different. Apparently, you may have to talk to a fellow student who's been on the committee. What I understand is that the first few lines/paragraph is key but for those finally selected, their SOP is read and analyzed to see if they are the perfect fit for the program.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by xcaper(m): 6:11pm On Feb 08, 2019
I applied to the same school as well waiting for admission[quote author=chqakinns post=75475101][/quote]
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Cocao(f): 6:37pm On Feb 08, 2019
Senatorbee:

Have been writing on these
Can u assist also?
Am really open to assistance and proof reading

Unfortunately, I cannot write these things as I am too pressed for time. But I am open to proofreading and editing though.

Regards,
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by ToluwalekeA: 7:14pm On Feb 08, 2019
xcaper:
I applied to the same school as well waiting for admission

Which school
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by JoeBazz(m): 7:25pm On Feb 08, 2019
Hi guys, my undergraduate course is chemistry and I graduated with CGPA of 2.46, I want to apply to Southern Illinois university Edwardsville and Illinois state university for masters in chemistry. Please what is my chance here? I need advice because I know my CGPA is poor. You guys response will be valuable to me.
Thanks

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