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bracelum:
Keep beating around the bush and dribbling yourself. A simple LinkedIn research would tell you that most graduates of this program find their way into the industry even with the "research-focus" of the program.

I'm not here to debate about professional or research programs. I just wanted to tell you that you screwed yourself up and you don't have to accept it because it doesn't change anything.

If your career goal is research, you have to make it very clear to the VO to avoid them second-guessing. You clearly did not do that and you can't blame the VO for denying you.

hansmond93:
I respect your input a lot but I think u made a mistake.
He's going for Msc Computer science this year with a focus in Software Engineering.... It's a research MSC because it's Computer science,

And a lot of schools offering Computer Science have a software engineering research laboratory to conduct research in software engineering.... So u can also do research in Software Engineering even though Msc software engineering is a professional Msc.

hansmond93:
I respect your input a lot but I think u made a mistake.
He's going for Msc Computer science this year with a focus in Software Engineering.... It's a research MSC because it's Computer science,

And a lot of schools offering Computer Science have a software engineering research laboratory to conduct research in software engineering.... So u can also do research in Software Engineering even though Msc software engineering is a professional Msc.

tyleer:
Haba, the VO clearly stated desperation as his reason for denial. I was also interviewed on May 16th by the Old white VO, these interviews are subjective, he was just acting angry on the said date, maybe I should let you know that all through my interview, he was standing and rushing everything, he only asked me profile based questions like when did I graduate and what I have been doing, which I answered well, the next thing was to return my I20 and passport, he even forgot to give me the yellow paper, to show you how ruthless he was.
I'm not saying you're wrong, but in this particular case I don't think the research issue earned him a deniaI. I have friends who flopped during their interview but were still approved cos of "full funding." Your advice should be noted buh it doesn't guarantee approval

bracelum:
I have already treated this issue. Go back and read my previous posts.

tyleer:
Haba, the VO clearly stated desperation as his reason for denial. I was also interviewed on May 16th by the Old white VO, these interviews are subjective, he was just acting angry on the said date, maybe I should let you know that all through my interview, he was standing and rushing everything, he only asked me profile based questions like when did I graduate and what I have been doing, which I answered well, the next thing was to return my I20 and passport, he even forgot to give me the yellow paper, to show you how ruthless he was.
I'm not saying you're wrong, but in this particular case I don't think the research issue earned him a deniaI. I have friends who flopped during their interview but were still approved cos of "full funding." Your advice should be noted buh it doesn't guarantee approval

sharwama:
My heart goes out to everyone who got hurt in here today. I wish I could hug you right now; you didn't deserve to be "casualties" of a war of words that should never have begun in the first place, a war you neither saw coming nor was "prepared" to fight.
People often say "sticks and stones may break my bones but words would never hurt me". That's not true. Words spoken or written can hurt a lot.
If someone gets hit by a bullet, chances are they'd survive if they get swift medical attention. I mean they could undergo surgery and the bullet could be taken out, right?
But when words hit you, especially hurtful, harsh or bitter remarks, who do you run to? I mean surgeons can't stitch emotional wounds, they can't even see it, to start with.
You are the only one who knows how much it hurts and where exactly it hurts.
Sharwama believes words should be used to build people up and not tear them apart.
She wishes people would be more careful with their choice of words.
It's okay to call a spade a spade but HOW we call it, is also very important. No one has ever died from giving or receiving constructive criticism, maybe we could choose that more often. Maybe we could choose kindness more often. Maybe we could imagine walking in someone else's shoes more often...
Once again, my heart goes out to anyone who got hurt in here today. I'm so sorry. I see you, I wrote this for you my friend.
I hope this gets to you in time, I hope I'm not too late.
May the force be with you!

pierre92:
This doesn’t make sense

bracelum:
Baba, all these things na excuses! Just take responsibilities for what happened and improve on your lapses.

Or are you trying to say the VO did not approve anyone that day? No dey talk this thing jare

If you share your transcript now, we may identify some of the lapses (I seriously encourage you to do that so you can avoid a repeat). If to say I no mention that guy error now, he for make everybody believe say the VO was harsh on him.

tyleer:
Sure, I agree improvement is key.

oluwaisgreat:
pls check your inbox

hansmond93:
He's going for a research Msc not a Profesional Msc.

Msc Computer Science (software engineering track)

Not Msc Software Engineering.
Clear?

bracelum:
Baba, all these things na excuses! Just take responsibilities for what happened and improve on your lapses.

Or are you trying to say the VO did not approve anyone that day? No dey talk this thing jare

If you share your transcript now, we may identify some of the lapses (I seriously encourage you to do that so you can avoid a repeat). If to say I no mention that guy error now, he for make everybody believe say the VO was harsh on him.

bracelum:
Baba, all these things na excuses! Just take responsibilities for what happened and improve on your lapses.

Or are you trying to say the VO did not approve anyone that day? No dey talk this thing jare

If you share your transcript now, we may identify some of the lapses (I seriously encourage you to do that so you can avoid a repeat). If to say I no mention that guy error now, he for make everybody believe say the VO was harsh on him.

Brown2Green:
You for drop your own transcript too na

sharwama:
My heart goes out to everyone who got hurt in here today. I wish I could hug you right now; you didn't deserve to be "casualties" of a war of words that should never have begun in the first place, a war you neither saw coming nor was "prepared" to fight.
People often say "sticks and stones may break my bones but words would never hurt me". That's not true. Words spoken or written can hurt a lot.
If someone gets hit by a bullet, chances are they'd survive if they get swift medical attention. I mean they could undergo surgery and the bullet could be taken out, right?
But when words hit you, especially hurtful, harsh or bitter remarks, who do you run to? I mean surgeons can't stitch emotional wounds, they can't even see it, to start with.
You are the only one who knows how much it hurts and where exactly it hurts.
Sharwama believes words should be used to build people up and not tear them apart.
She wishes people would be more careful with their choice of words.
It's okay to call a spade a spade but HOW we call it, is also very important. No one has ever died from giving or receiving constructive criticism, maybe we could choose that more often. Maybe we could choose kindness more often. Maybe we could imagine walking in someone else's shoes more often...
Once again, my heart goes out to anyone who got hurt in here today. I'm so sorry. I see you, I wrote this for you my friend.
I hope this gets to you in time, I hope I'm not too late.
May the force be with you!

tyleer:
Visa Delayed May16th

Walter Carrington Lagos Consulate. 7am
School: Grand valley state university. (No funding)

Me: Good morning (with a smile)
VO: Pass me your Docs please! (While standing)
Me: passed I20 and passport
VO: You were denied last year? Why apply again??
Me: I got a study leave approval at work
VO: When did u complete undergraduate studies? ( Obviously looking at my ds160 on his system)
Me 2014
VO: afterwards?
Me: I observed my compulsory National youth Service at bla bla bla
VO: afterwards?
Me: I gained employment to work with *** Cinemas ltd in 2017 as an account officer.
VO: *Nods his bald head* so you're going for Msc Accounting?
Me: yes
VO: I can see you're paying some money?
Me: My dad will sponsor my program
VO: What does he do
Me: He is a senior Manager at Zenith bank and also invests in real estate (at this point I was expecting him to at least collect my dad's statement)
VO: Started romancing my passport front n back and eventually returns it with my I20 *you still do not qualify*
Me: Thanks.

He forgot to give me the yellow paper. I got outside even d security me laff say Baba dem no even give u any paper . Some said I shouldn't have booked 7am that the stuff is quota based bla bla bla. I need corrections if I was at fault and if it's due to no funding, ild take my time and refire!

tyleer:
Visa Delayed May16th

Walter Carrington Lagos Consulate. 7am
School: Grand valley state university. (No funding)

Me: Good morning (with a smile)
VO: Pass me your Docs please! (While standing)
Me: passed I20 and passport
VO: You were denied last year? Why apply again??
Me: I got a study leave approval at work
VO: When did u complete undergraduate studies? ( Obviously looking at my ds160 on his system)
Me 2014
VO: afterwards?
Me: I observed my compulsory National youth Service at bla bla bla
VO: afterwards?
Me: I gained employment to work with *** Cinemas ltd in 2017 as an account officer.
VO: *Nods his bald head* so you're going for Msc Accounting?
Me: yes
VO: I can see you're paying some money?
Me: My dad will sponsor my program
VO: What does he do
Me: He is a senior Manager at Zenith bank and also invests in real estate (at this point I was expecting him to at least collect my dad's statement)
VO: Started romancing my passport front n back and eventually returns it with my I20 *you still do not qualify*
Me: Thanks.

He forgot to give me the yellow paper. I got outside even d security me laff say Baba dem no even give u any paper . Some said I shouldn't have booked 7am that the stuff is quota based bla bla bla. I need corrections if I was at fault and if it's due to no funding, ild take my time and refire!

fairheart:
You had a huge opportunity right there! Could you add up the rest of your response to the bolded part of your transcript below? Grand Valley may not offer you admission, but you could get a GA. Don't pay another visa fee yet. By the way, how much if the total cost of the program?

Devilcalibour:
the way they sip their coffee annoys me

Tochillz:
Visa approved today for 7:45am
No GRE no TOEFEL
It’s God
Thanks to this family..I learnt a lot

I will be posting my transcript later
Please if you are going to University of New Haven
Say hi!

Tochillz:
Visa approved today for 7:45am
No GRE no TOEFEL
It’s God
Thanks to this family..I learnt a lot

I will be posting my transcript later
Please if you are going to University of New Haven
Say hi!

tyleer:
Tuition $12,900
Living $10,000
Just $22,900 total.

Tochillz:
Visa approved today for 7:45am
No GRE no TOEFEL
It’s God
Thanks to this family..I learnt a lot

I will be posting my transcript later
Please if you are going to University of New Haven
Say hi!

tyleer:
Visa Delayed May16th

Walter Carrington Lagos Consulate. 7am
School: Grand valley state university. (No funding)

Me: Good morning (with a smile)
VO: Pass me your Docs please! (While standing)
Me: passed I20 and passport
VO: You were denied last year? Why apply again??
Me: I got a study leave approval at work
VO: When did u complete undergraduate studies? ( Obviously looking at my ds160 on his system)
Me 2014
VO: afterwards?
Me: I observed my compulsory National youth Service at bla bla bla
VO: afterwards?
Me: I gained employment to work with *** Cinemas ltd in 2017 as an account officer.
VO: *Nods his bald head* so you're going for Msc Accounting?
Me: yes
VO: I can see you're paying some money?
Me: My dad will sponsor my program
VO: What does he do
Me: He is a senior Manager at Zenith bank and also invests in real estate (at this point I was expecting him to at least collect my dad's statement)
VO: Started romancing my passport front n back and eventually returns it with my I20 *you still do not qualify*
Me: Thanks.

He forgot to give me the yellow paper. I got outside even d security me laff say Baba dem no even give u any paper . Some said I shouldn't have booked 7am that the stuff is quota based bla bla bla. I need corrections if I was at fault and if it's due to no funding, ild take my time and refire!

bracelum:
You see what I was saying? If you no share transcript now, you go make everyone believe say na VO fault.

BOLD 1: So, you did not take a leave last year during your application? That was not a good reason and I feel you set a sad impression from that point. You can say stuff like "I couldn't articluate my study plan properly to the VO and I was rejected". A follow-up question might be "So, tell me about your study plan". Then, you can climb the wheel and murder your interview there.

BOLD 2: You nailed your coffin at this point. You should have connected your jobs to this current degree. Something like " I did my NYSC and due to my passion in accounting, I taught high school students basic knowledge on bookkeeping, cashflows etc(don't lie o! Make sure it's true). Thereafter, I secured a job as an Account Manager in Bleep where I prepared annual financial records and performed several accounting functions like X, X and X".

Since your dad is financing the trip, I don't think the funding was a problem.

Also, ignore all those things they told you about applying at 7am bla bla bla. Prepare well for your visa interview and you will nail it even though you do it in the middle of the night.

bracelum:
You see what I was saying? If you no share transcript now, you go make everyone believe say na VO fault.

BOLD 1: So, you did not take a leave last year during your application? That was not a good reason and I feel you set a sad impression from that point. You can say stuff like "I couldn't articluate my study plan properly to the VO and I was rejected". A follow-up question might be "So, tell me about your study plan". Then, you can climb the wheel and murder your interview there.

BOLD 2: You nailed your coffin at this point. You should have connected your jobs to this current degree. Something like " I did my NYSC and due to my passion in accounting, I taught high school students basic knowledge on bookkeeping, cashflows etc(don't lie o! Make sure it's true). Thereafter, I secured a job as an Account Manager in Bleep where I prepared annual financial records and performed several accounting functions like X, X and X".

Since your dad is financing the trip, I don't think the funding was a problem.

Also, ignore all those things they told you about applying at 7am bla bla bla. Prepare well for your visa interview and you will nail it even though you do it in the middle of the night.

tyleer:
Thanks I appreciate, those points are noted. I guess I'm motivated to give it a better shot. I was already thinking funding is the only way

fairheart:
Sounds very good! This will save him when next he reapply. I was particularly interested in the section he cut off. He could have earn the interest of the VO from there too.

fairheart:
I will tell a student to contact you. She is going to the same school!