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naira0:
What a comic relief! Baba you're spreading fallacy here. Success is when opportunity meets preparedness. Location doesn't matter once you fail to do your home work. VOs don't care who is who except you have a diplomatic fiat.

I just grinned at his assumption.

AgreatMan:
If engineering guys are saying funding is hard, what do u want people in arts and commercial sciences to say?

My post was based on why he didn't get more admissions n not necessarily on funding. U have to be admitted first b4 funding.

You forgot that some schools don't admit if there is no funding available. He didn't list the names of the schools he applied to and his GPA. That will help in give him advice

naira0:
What a comic relief! Baba you're spreading fallacy here. Success is when opportunity meets preparedness. Location doesn't matter once you fail to do your home work. VOs don't care who is who except you have a diplomatic fiat.

U want me to talk but I will not talk. that Lagos-Abuja discussion was not my original idea. I was buttressing what someone who got d Visa from Abj said.

@Brown2Green
In 2016, I got a Visa in Abuja (not US Visa o) and it took me 4 days. Last year, it took me 2 months plus Legwork to renew d same Visa in Lagos.

fairheart:
SUCCESSFUL VISA INTERVIEW NUGGET TWO

If you complain that this is too long for you to read, I'm afraid to say you're not a student

HERE WE GO! First, I want you to understand I am sharing whatever you read here from personal experience as Study-abroad Consultant and as someone who has many students in my circle. Just take what you know is helpful and leave the rest. I'm going to use many words to explain few things. That is the trick of world's education system!

NOTE that the US embassy wants you to come for interview because they want to see and hear you first before they know you’re eligible for the category of visa you’re seeking. If not, there would be no need for interview. So, in this sense, you are required to prepare to be well seen and heard well.

Your next homework in preparing yourself for a successful F1 visa interview is to be psychologically calm—so that you can be seen (as genuine) and heard by the VO. Effectiveness begins in the mind, not from the documents, or the people you know. You must tackle fear, anxiety, and self-doubt rooted in lack of confidence in your own abilities. If you have never had any major interview or breakthrough a very difficult professional goal in your life, you could be a victim of fear and tension. I remember how I used to avoid eyes contact when I needed to talk to people. But now, a man that's not afraid will look you in the eyes, smiling and able to express exactly what he wants to say. So, the goal is to stand in front of the VO and remain psychologically calm as possible. To achieve this state of mind, especially if you are afraid of your upcoming interview, you may need the following:

ONE: YOU NEED AN INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT.
Get that ready as soon as you can. List all the generic questions you know the VO usually ask during F1 interview. Take each question at a time. What do you think would be ideal to say to a question like, "How did you hear about this school?" Write the response down. It should be moderate, simple and unique according to your academic and career goals. No story! If you find it hard coming up with a fine response, seek for help.

TWO: HAVE YOUR TRANSCRIPT IN YOUR HIPPOCAMPUS
I saw a transcript here last week in which the applicant quoted the VO as saying he did not need to have a prepared transcript for the interview (and visa was granted). How ignorant of the VO! The fact that he/she is a VO does not mean they have absolute understanding of how interview is conducted. Ask the VO if he/she did not prepare for the interview that got him/her the consular job? One of the things that portray a student as “not genuine” in front of a VO is inability to talk well during the interview. Believe me, this is one of the strongest reasons most F1 visas have been refused. The fundamental reason for interview is to check on the student whether he’s genuine or just taking advantage of the F1 visa category to migrate and “Japa” as some persons here would say.

So, how did you pass the exams that got you the first class, or second class upper or lower on your certificate? Because you studied your textbook, of course! Because you studied it and became familiar with the information, you kill the questions related to what you have studied on examination day. Even Presidents of nations prepare transcript for interviews, because they know they could mess up if such is lacking. There is no man that can speak and express himself effectively (especially when tense or under pressure) except the information has been well-stored and familiar with. There are not so many students who have trained their mind to be creative with words and expression when under pressure. Most of us shut down temporary and unable to say what we really desire to say or should say when under pressure and afraid.

So, for a student going for a major interview in a decade, except you really know what to say, you may not be able to say it. You should know what to say. You should know what you want to say based on your unique case ahead of the interview and that is why you need prepared yourself a transcript for the interview. Know it! Review it! Ask yourself questions and answer them about it. If I tell you that you will not be afraid upon citing the consular at the embassy, I may be wrong. Fear and doubt are a part of our existence as human being, and it is okay. Your duty as a student going to get the F1 visa is to rise above them and say what you should say to earn an approval.

I remember a time in 2016. As an advocate for youth education and our role in shaping future society, I was invited to speak at a church with over 100 members. Due to work, I did not get to outline what I will be speaking on, though the pastor sent me a topic my sermon or talk should revolve. I wanted to go on stage without a prepared speech, but when I look at the fact that I need to quote certain bible verses, I changed my mind and prepared heading and sub-heading for the speech. I then read, revise, and read what I will be saying. When I got on stage, with all eyes on me, I greeted the audience and delivered a very motivating speech. Because I had prepared what to say—knowing that the audience is aware of the topic—everything went well. The same is necessary for the F1 visa interview.
Though things may go wrong due to certain things outside our direct control, yet, preparation against possible fear, anxiety and doubt attack attracts success.

Research shows that the hippocampus (a part of the limbic system in the brain where information and memories are retrieved) lags when your mind is under pressure and fear. Now, imagine if you've nothing stored up related to this interview and your fear of “what if I am refused” captured you? This is to say you may not be able to express yourself well; confusion! The consular may think you’re not a genuine student. Though, there is exception for students who stammer.
So, read the transcript from time to time. Get familiar with it. Does that mean cramming? You call it cramming; I call it PREPARATION FOR A MAJOR INTERVIEW—one that is a defining moment for the rest of your career and even life.

IN addition to this, have mock over and over with someone who can assess you. This is as crucial as having the transcript.


THREE: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
I have seen professionals at the top of their career who have strong self-doubt in themselves. Once you tell them to go achieve something new, they come up with all sort of excuses that, if you trace the root of these excuses, you will find them in lack of confidence. Young, old, educated and uneducated all have issue of personal faith—depends on the level of success we are trying to achieve. You need to tell yourself that if others have done it and get their visas, you can do it, and do it better. A prospective student going for his interview soon told me that this evening. That's confidence!

I broke the chain of my own self-doubt several years ago, when I started reflecting on how strong I have been in the face of difficult situations. You, too, have seen a lot. You need to remind yourself that if you could go through what you've been through, be it your undergraduate education, professional training, personal growth--or whatever, you can also handle this coming interview. Revisit the list of your progresses, academic and professional experiences and endeavours. You have had your own success here and there, although you remember your failures more. So, don't listen to any shallow voice saying you can't have a nice interview and get the visa. Even Bill gate, Warren Buffet or Jeff of Amazon have times they take care of their self-doubt too. Take care of yours too, so you can do things confidently pursue and achieve your heart desires.

You need a lot of “I can do it”; a lot of "I am going to smile in there and talk to the VO”; a lot of "this is what I want for my career, and I'm going to get it." Tell yourself all these positive stuffs to heat up the root of your self-doubt and observe them dry.


FOUR: DRESS WELL & NEAT
I do not have much to say here as "well and neat" have different meaning to each person. But I will recommend you wear something you are comfortable in. Look your best. But mind you, simplicity is the best! Don't dress to the interview like Olosho (smile)


FIVE: HOPE FOR THE BEST; BALANCE YOUR EXPECTATIONS
As a young person, life has taught me that it is erroneous to think everything will always go the way I want. Sometimes, we are victim of circumstances we know nothing of, and that we cannot control—even after we have done our ultimate best!

Do not see the F1 visa as do or die, except you want to experience high blood pressure. If you have done your best, allow things to happen. Exhale all the worries that “what if I am refused” may have induced. What if you’re refused? So? You reapply! What is you’re refused again? You reapply! You don't give up just like that!

But have you also thought of “what if I am one of those good number of students Fairheart saw in his dream that got their visas in 2019? Of course! Think about that too!

This is what I call balanced expectation. Sometimes, life is 50/50! But this does not mean you should follow the erred opinion that what will be will be. No, most times, things be because we make them be. You still need to do your best. Just make sure you balance your expectation. Funny enough, balanced expectation on results we expect from our endeavours induce calm state of mind and boost confidence. Try it and see how all your worries and anxiety will be lifted. This is a magic pill I have used to liberate myself from unnecessary worries and anxiety when pursuing something I badly desire.

A balanced expectation is vital as we go through life and its modus operandi. King Solomon once said there is “factor of time and chances” at the centre of events that occur to every human being in life. Some things will go wrong even when we do the right thing. Some things will go right, even when we make mistakes and mess up. Why? Time and chances! These are forces of fate. You could be refused in May and get the visa in June or July. I always quote a close friend who was refused 8 times and got it the 9th time. I still ask why and what he did wrong during those 8 appearances at the embassy. Just imagine it too!

SIX: LAY YOUR CAUSE BEFORE GOD
This is my last advice for all of you going for F1 this fall. Whether you believe in God or not, there is God. There is God o! And one of His attributes is that, He listens to genuine prayers of those who have faith in Him. I am not trying to motivate you. This is the reality. God hears prayer! So, if you are worried, pray. If you are unsure, pray. If you think you may experience hard luck, pray. If you have stubborn confidence that you will get a visa approval, pray.

A friend told me that each time he fast and pray on a particular thing he wants, door always open. He then said if fasting is not part of the prayer for the request, he hardly see the result. We both laughed. I almost took him for a prayer warrior. But then, I remember Jesus saying in Matthew 17:21 that without fasting and prayer, certain miracle will not happen.

Hey, maybe you should pray and fast too about this favour. Because you may need God's favour or good luck (the secular term for favour) to supplement your preparation. This could be the last thing to do to open the door.

Alright dreamers! I will try and re-post this for Spring 2020 students. Don’t forget, the approval rate will be higher than refusal this year. Keep counting the visas. God bless!

Nice Job! What a great advice

fairheart:
SUCCESSFUL VISA INTERVIEW NUGGET TWO

If you complain that this is too long for you to read, I'm afraid to say you're not a student

HERE WE GO! First, I want you to understand I am sharing whatever you read here from personal experience as Study-abroad Consultant and as someone who has many students in my circle. Just take what you know is helpful and leave the rest. I'm going to use many words to explain few things. That is the trick of world's education system!

NOTE that the US embassy wants you to come for interview because they want to see and hear you first before they know you’re eligible for the category of visa you’re seeking. If not, there would be no need for interview. So, in this sense, you are required to prepare to be well seen and heard well.

Your next homework in preparing yourself for a successful F1 visa interview is to be psychologically calm—so that you can be seen (as genuine) and heard by the VO. Effectiveness begins in the mind, not from the documents, or the people you know. You must tackle fear, anxiety, and self-doubt rooted in lack of confidence in your own abilities. If you have never had any major interview or breakthrough a very difficult professional goal in your life, you could be a victim of fear and tension. I remember how I used to avoid eyes contact when I needed to talk to people. But now, a man that's not afraid will look you in the eyes, smiling and able to express exactly what he wants to say. So, the goal is to stand in front of the VO and remain psychologically calm as possible. To achieve this state of mind, especially if you are afraid of your upcoming interview, you may need the following:

ONE: YOU NEED AN INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT.
Get that ready as soon as you can. List all the generic questions you know the VO usually ask during F1 interview. Take each question at a time. What do you think would be ideal to say to a question like, "How did you hear about this school?" Write the response down. It should be moderate, simple and unique according to your academic and career goals. No story! If you find it hard coming up with a fine response, seek for help.

TWO: HAVE YOUR TRANSCRIPT IN YOUR HIPPOCAMPUS
I saw a transcript here last week in which the applicant quoted the VO as saying he did not need to have a prepared transcript for the interview (and visa was granted). How ignorant of the VO! The fact that he/she is a VO does not mean they have absolute understanding of how interview is conducted. Ask the VO if he/she did not prepare for the interview that got him/her the consular job? One of the things that portray a student as “not genuine” in front of a VO is inability to talk well during the interview. Believe me, this is one of the strongest reasons most F1 visas have been refused. The fundamental reason for interview is to check on the student whether he’s genuine or just taking advantage of the F1 visa category to migrate and “Japa” as some persons here would say.

So, how did you pass the exams that got you the first class, or second class upper or lower on your certificate? Because you studied your textbook, of course! Because you studied it and became familiar with the information, you kill the questions related to what you have studied on examination day. Even Presidents of nations prepare transcript for interviews, because they know they could mess up if such is lacking. There is no man that can speak and express himself effectively (especially when tense or under pressure) except the information has been well-stored and familiar with. There are not so many students who have trained their mind to be creative with words and expression when under pressure. Most of us shut down temporary and unable to say what we really desire to say or should say when under pressure and afraid.

So, for a student going for a major interview in a decade, except you really know what to say, you may not be able to say it. You should know what to say. You should know what you want to say based on your unique case ahead of the interview and that is why you need prepared yourself a transcript for the interview. Know it! Review it! Ask yourself questions and answer them about it. If I tell you that you will not be afraid upon citing the consular at the embassy, I may be wrong. Fear and doubt are a part of our existence as human being, and it is okay. Your duty as a student going to get the F1 visa is to rise above them and say what you should say to earn an approval.

I remember a time in 2016. As an advocate for youth education and our role in shaping future society, I was invited to speak at a church with over 100 members. Due to work, I did not get to outline what I will be speaking on, though the pastor sent me a topic my sermon or talk should revolve. I wanted to go on stage without a prepared speech, but when I look at the fact that I need to quote certain bible verses, I changed my mind and prepared heading and sub-heading for the speech. I then read, revise, and read what I will be saying. When I got on stage, with all eyes on me, I greeted the audience and delivered a very motivating speech. Because I had prepared what to say—knowing that the audience is aware of the topic—everything went well. The same is necessary for the F1 visa interview.
Though things may go wrong due to certain things outside our direct control, yet, preparation against possible fear, anxiety and doubt attack attracts success.

Research shows that the hippocampus (a part of the limbic system in the brain where information and memories are retrieved) lags when your mind is under pressure and fear. Now, imagine if you've nothing stored up related to this interview and your fear of “what if I am refused” captured you? This is to say you may not be able to express yourself well; confusion! The consular may think you’re not a genuine student. Though, there is exception for students who stammer.
So, read the transcript from time to time. Get familiar with it. Does that mean cramming? You call it cramming; I call it PREPARATION FOR A MAJOR INTERVIEW—one that is a defining moment for the rest of your career and even life.

IN addition to this, have mock over and over with someone who can assess you. This is as crucial as having the transcript.


THREE: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
I have seen professionals at the top of their career who have strong self-doubt in themselves. Once you tell them to go achieve something new, they come up with all sort of excuses that, if you trace the root of these excuses, you will find them in lack of confidence. Young, old, educated and uneducated all have issue of personal faith—depends on the level of success we are trying to achieve. You need to tell yourself that if others have done it and get their visas, you can do it, and do it better. A prospective student going for his interview soon told me that this evening. That's confidence!

I broke the chain of my own self-doubt several years ago, when I started reflecting on how strong I have been in the face of difficult situations. You, too, have seen a lot. You need to remind yourself that if you could go through what you've been through, be it your undergraduate education, professional training, personal growth--or whatever, you can also handle this coming interview. Revisit the list of your progresses, academic and professional experiences and endeavours. You have had your own success here and there, although you remember your failures more. So, don't listen to any shallow voice saying you can't have a nice interview and get the visa. Even Bill gate, Warren Buffet or Jeff of Amazon have times they take care of their self-doubt too. Take care of yours too, so you can do things confidently pursue and achieve your heart desires.

You need a lot of “I can do it”; a lot of "I am going to smile in there and talk to the VO”; a lot of "this is what I want for my career, and I'm going to get it." Tell yourself all these positive stuffs to heat up the root of your self-doubt and observe them dry.


FOUR: DRESS WELL & NEAT
I do not have much to say here as "well and neat" have different meaning to each person. But I will recommend you wear something you are comfortable in. Look your best. But mind you, simplicity is the best! Don't dress to the interview like Olosho (smile)


FIVE: HOPE FOR THE BEST; BALANCE YOUR EXPECTATIONS
As a young person, life has taught me that it is erroneous to think everything will always go the way I want. Sometimes, we are victim of circumstances we know nothing of, and that we cannot control—even after we have done our ultimate best!

Do not see the F1 visa as do or die, except you want to experience high blood pressure. If you have done your best, allow things to happen. Exhale all the worries that “what if I am refused” may have induced. What if you’re refused? So? You reapply! What is you’re refused again? You reapply! You don't give up just like that!

But have you also thought of “what if I am one of those good number of students Fairheart saw in his dream that got their visas in 2019? Of course! Think about that too!

This is what I call balanced expectation. Sometimes, life is 50/50! But this does not mean you should follow the erred opinion that what will be will be. No, most times, things be because we make them be. You still need to do your best. Just make sure you balance your expectation. Funny enough, balanced expectation on results we expect from our endeavours induce calm state of mind and boost confidence. Try it and see how all your worries and anxiety will be lifted. This is a magic pill I have used to liberate myself from unnecessary worries and anxiety when pursuing something I badly desire.

A balanced expectation is vital as we go through life and its modus operandi. King Solomon once said there is “factor of time and chances” at the centre of events that occur to every human being in life. Some things will go wrong even when we do the right thing. Some things will go right, even when we make mistakes and mess up. Why? Time and chances! These are forces of fate. You could be refused in May and get the visa in June or July. I always quote a close friend who was refused 8 times and got it the 9th time. I still ask why and what he did wrong during those 8 appearances at the embassy. Just imagine it too!

SIX: LAY YOUR CAUSE BEFORE GOD
This is my last advice for all of you going for F1 this fall. Whether you believe in God or not, there is God. There is God o! And one of His attributes is that, He listens to genuine prayers of those who have faith in Him. I am not trying to motivate you. This is the reality. God hears prayer! So, if you are worried, pray. If you are unsure, pray. If you think you may experience hard luck, pray. If you have stubborn confidence that you will get a visa approval, pray.

A friend told me that each time he fast and pray on a particular thing he wants, door always open. He then said if fasting is not part of the prayer for the request, he hardly see the result. We both laughed. I almost took him for a prayer warrior. But then, I remember Jesus saying in Matthew 17:21 that without fasting and prayer, certain miracle will not happen.

Hey, maybe you should pray and fast too about this favour. Because you may need God's favour or good luck (the secular term for favour) to supplement your preparation. This could be the last thing to do to open the door.

Alright dreamers! I will try and re-post this for Spring 2020 students. Don’t forget, the approval rate will be higher than refusal this year. Keep counting the visas. God bless!

Thank you for this piece. You just lifted my Fear.

Greetings,

I am new to this thread, I'll like to seek more knowledge and clarification from the elders here on this great forum. I got admitted to University of Michigan Ann Arbor for my PhD Degree in Chemical Engineering coupled with a full Graduate Research Assistantship Position that covers all my entire cost both tuition and fees without any deficit (0.00).

Please I'll like to know if I'll still need to go along with the SOA to the embassy or not. Thanks and I await your kind response.

Prexy1999:
Greetings,

I am new to this thread, I'll like to seek more knowledge and clarification from the elders here on this great forum. I got admitted to University of Michigan Ann Arbor for my PhD Degree in Chemical Engineering coupled with a full Graduate Research Assistantship Position that covers all my entire cost both tuition and fees without any deficit (0.00).

Please I'll like to know if I'll still need to go along with the SOA to the embassy or not. Thanks and I await your kind response.

You don't need to go with any Statement of Account.

AgreatMan:
I think you need to figure out why a lot of schools turn u down first.

8 applications r quite a lot. Your test scores were average but they r adequate. Can u share your CGPA? If your undergraduate CGPA was tight, the only other thing we can blame is your SOP n LOR, relevant software or experience.

Can u handle softwares like MATLAB, ORIGIN and ABAQUS? You don't hv to master them before u sneak them into your CV (ask d Indians n Chinese). The Indians n Chinese don't only claim knowledge of things they can't fully do, their overall presentation is usually neat. They also spend money getting people to Behind up their application. Even your CV might not have been worded properly.

Did your recommenders wrote great stuffs or did they just wrote a few lines?

The most important document in my opinion is your SOP. was it well articulated or will they have a hard day deciphering what u wrote because of grammar n punctuation usage? If I am to make a guess, your SOP is probably the biggest culprit.

Find out what the problem is first.

CGPA is never my problem though ,I have a 4.52/5.0 CGPA . I will be glad if u can help me review my SOP and I can send u d recommendation letter my Prof sent also to help me check it out. God bless

Prexy1999:
Greetings,

I am new to this thread, I'll like to seek more knowledge and clarification from the elders here on this great forum. I got admitted to University of Michigan Ann Arbor for my PhD Degree in Chemical Engineering coupled with a full Graduate Research Assistantship Position that covers all my entire cost both tuition and fees without any deficit (0.00).

Please I'll like to know if I'll still need to go along with the SOA to the embassy or not. Thanks and I await your kind response.

congrats ,seems ur GRE score is so high cos I have a friend that applied there and was not giving funding too

Brown2Green:
beezee719@gmail.com

I message u already

hayzedd007:
congrats ,seems ur GRE score is so high cos I have a friend that applied there and was not giving funding too

They fund all PhD students. They don't fund MSc. Seems your friend applied for MSc.

congrats ,seems ur GRE score is so high cos I have a friend that applied there and was not giving funding too

I did GRE three times, I first scored 309( Q155,154 AWA 4.5), 316( Q160, V156 AWA 4.0) and 324( Q165, V159 AWA 5.5).

I also did TOEFL twice as well 98 and 111 respectively. I graduated with a GPA of 4.87/5.0.

There is a friend with a GRE score of 314 that wasn't funded at all and he's also a first class guy as well, in fact he's my roommates in school.

Time2win:
They fund all PhD students. They don't fund MSc. Seems your friend applied for MSc.

Prexy1999:
congrats ,seems ur GRE score is so high cos I have a friend that applied there and was not giving funding too

I did GRE three times, I first scored 309( Q155,154 AWA 4.5), 316( Q160, V156 AWA 4.0) and 324( Q165, V159 AWA 5.5).

I also did TOEFL twice as well 98 and 111 respectively. I graduated with a GPA of 4.87/5.0.

Oboy EPP your brother na, gimme study tips abeg...finding it hard to comprehend.....PS I just started my prep

Prexy1999:
There is a friend with a GRE score of 314 that wasn't funded at all and he's also a first class guy as well, in fact he's my roommates in school.

Was he admitted for PhD?

What's playing down here is not making informed decisions during application.

You should weigh your profile critically to know schools that's ambitious and safe.
It is always wise to apply to at least 2 safe schools that'll give admit and full funding .

Yes, he was admitted but on wait list for funding. And he has gotten a full scholarship with a deficit of $6,500 from Stevens Institute of Technology and a also a full Graduate Assistantship position from the University of Kentucky last two weeks.

Time2win:
Was he admitted for PhD?

Prexy1999:
Yes, he was admitted but on wait list for funding. And he has gotten a full scholarship with a deficit of $6,500 from Stevens Institute of Technology and a also a full Graduate Assistantship position from the University of Kentucky last two weeks.

Okay.

Hello house, I just gained admission into Lincoln university in MBA in Human resources management my background is engineering, and I was employed as a graduate trainee into one of the multinationals and later employed fully into the organisation. presently working in one of the multinational companies in Nigeria as human resources executive . for two years now..I wrote GRE. Now I am preparing for my visa interview in a month's time. Please house how can I ace the interview and convince the VO since my background is in engineering when I'm being asked these two questions " why Lincoln university, and why am i leaving engineering to human resources management. @theamerican and other gurus in the house pls help.

alex5050:
Hello house, I just gained admission into Lincoln university in MBA in Human resources management my background is engineering, and I was employed as a graduate trainee into one of the multinationals and later employed fully into the organisation. presently working in one of the multinational companies in Nigeria as human resources executive . for two years now..I wrote GRE. Now I am preparing for my visa interview in a month's time. Please house how can I ace the interview and convince the VO since my background is in engineering when I'm being asked these two questions " why Lincoln university, and why am i leaving engineering to human resources management. @theamerican and other gurus in the house pls help.

first of all why are you going for an MBA?

Hello house, I just gained admission into Lincoln university in MBA in Human resources management my background is engineering, and I was employed as a graduate trainee into one of the multinationals and later employed fully into the organisation. presently working in one of the multinational companies in Nigeria as human resources executive for two years now..I wrote GRE. Now I am preparing for my visa interview in a month's time. Please house how can I ace the interview and convince the VO since my background is in engineering when I'm being asked these two questions " why Lincoln university?, and why am i leaving engineering to human resources management?@theamerican and other gurus in the house pls help.

Prexy1999:
congrats ,seems ur GRE score is so high cos I have a friend that applied there and was not giving funding too

I did GRE three times, I first scored 309( Q155,154 AWA 4.5), 316( Q160, V156 AWA 4.0) and 324( Q165, V159 AWA 5.5).

I also did TOEFL twice as well 98 and 111 respectively. I graduated with a GPA of 4.87/5.0.

Jesus

Oga you know book oooo

Prexy1999:
congrats ,seems ur GRE score is so high cos I have a friend that applied there and was not giving funding too

I did GRE three times, I first scored 309( Q155,154 AWA 4.5), 316( Q160, V156 AWA 4.0) and 324( Q165, V159 AWA 5.5).

I also did TOEFL twice as well 98 and 111 respectively. I graduated with a GPA of 4.87/5.0.

Nice, i have a friend that got in last year fall for the same PhD Chem. Engr., you might want to connect with him on LinkedIn (Akinola James).

Thanks a lot boss, I'll look out for him and add him up. Thank you sir and God bless you in abundance ❤❤❤

denniece1:
Nice, i have a friend that got in last year fall for the same PhD Chem. Engr., you might want to connect with him on LinkedIn (Akinola James).

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BarristerAlarig:
Jesus

Oga you know book oooo

Good morning house ... what is the minimum amount that must be in in the statement of account, I want use for interview ?

akpumping30:
Good morning house ... what is the minimum amount that must be in in the statement of account, I want use for interview ?

Double the amount on your I-20 or more is an advantage.

UzzyBreeze:
Double the amount on your I-20 or more is an advantage.

okay ... thanks

alex5050:
Hello house, I just gained admission into Lincoln university in MBA in Human resources management my background is engineering, and I was employed as a graduate trainee into one of the multinationals and later employed fully into the organisation. presently working in one of the multinational companies in Nigeria as human resources executive for two years now..I wrote GRE. Now I am preparing for my visa interview in a month's time. Please house how can I ace the interview and convince the VO since my background is in engineering when I'm being asked these two questions " why Lincoln university?, and why am i leaving engineering to human resources management?@theamerican and other gurus in the house pls help.

Why Lincoln University? First of all.. Which of the Lincoln Universities are you referring to?
From the way you sound, I can guess you have well over 2 years work experience in HR management. That's good enough to justify your cause if you ask me. My concern is the MBA program you chose. Why not masters program?

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Brown2Green:
Why Lincoln University? First of all.. Which of the Lincoln Universities are you referring to?
From the way you sound, I can guess you have well over 2 years work experience in HR management. That's good enough to justify your cause if you ask me. My concern is the MBA program you chose. Why not masters program?

Lincoln university,Oakland,california....Almost all of my colleagues get their MBA from this institution and they are all back to Nigeria to get promoted to a managerial level. in this field, MBA has more relevance than MSC, alot of guys here has MSC but they are not being considered for managerial position. The company believe they MBA is an executive-level business course designed for people with executive or management level experience and that the degrees are designed to develop leadership skills and offer professionals the opportunity to formally recognise their business expertise hence it create a significant room for growth in this organisation.

I will appreciate every replies I got from this...kindly help

alex5050:
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Almost all of my colleagues get their MBA from this institution and they are all back to Nigeria to get promoted to a managerial level. in this field, MBA has more relevance than MSC, alot of guys here has MSC but they are not being considered for managerial position. The company believe they MBA is an executive-level business course designed for people with executive or management level experience and that the degrees are designed to develop leadership skills and offer professionals the opportunity to formally recognise their business expertise hence it create a significant room for growth in this organisation.

I will appreciate every replies I got from this...kindly help

Pm me let me see your transcript.

alex5050:
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Lincoln university,Oakland,california....Almost all of my colleagues get their MBA from this institution and they are all back to Nigeria to get promoted to a managerial level. in this field, MBA has more relevance than MSC, alot of guys here has MSC but they are not being considered for managerial position. The company believe they MBA is an executive-level business course designed for people with executive or management level experience and that the degrees are designed to develop leadership skills and offer professionals the opportunity to formally recognise their business expertise hence it create a significant room for growth in this organisation.

I will appreciate every replies I got from this...kindly help

All you said is true. MBA is MBA - there is no substitute for it (at least for now).

Also, your reason for an MBA is legit. All you have to do is to create a good story around it and you'll be fine.