bwiizy92:
Thanks to all the guys(ladies included) ensuring that this thread keep rolling. Approval after some days on AP. When @Sharwama posted her dream inspired transcripts to lighten the mood, I didn't imagine I will experience her dreams... literally the forces were on my side. Let this brighten your day today..here is the transcripts below
V.O: Good morning
Me: Good morning
V.O: Pass me your passport and I-20
Me: obliged
V.O: you are going to CMU for what
Me: masters degree in chemistry
V.O: did you apply to other schools
Me: mention the two other schools, IIT and Auburn
V.O: where do yo live
Me: Port Harcourt
V.O: what did you graduate with at University of Ilorin
Me: replied...
V.O: have you had any issues with the police or any law enforcement before
Me: replied No
V.O: where do you live
Me: I answered Port Harcourt, he nods and said correct
V.O: where do you work
Me: told him XYZ limited in PH
No big W's( why, what, whatsoever)..unlike Sharwama I didn't want to push my luck...but the mood was dampened by the AP. The rest is history today.
Big ups to @Agreatman @Time2win and all the guys doing good for free in the house...

I remember this transcript during your AP.
Congrats.

How long did the AP last?

Sosao:
Thanks for you input .
I will be grateful if you can be more detailed or can I on you?

Feel free

kacey007:


I just paid my Visa fee now but I am yet to receive my 1-20. Is it possible to book an appointment in other not to miss the available dates?

Please kindly assist me on the process You took.

.

dumbiri99:

Even some fresh applicants are seeing far dates like aug 10 when i am seeing new dates. I am seeing june 14 even after saying i have been denied in the last 12 months

Please can you assist me with the application?

Brown2Green:


If you pay any money to an untrusted source, don't come here to complain.

You should be sure of who you're spending such a sum to.

Thanks bro, can you assist me on how to go about it?

juliouze:

Thanks bro, can you assist me on how to go about it?

I don't understand .
What stage are you on presently?

bwiizy92:
Thanks to all the guys(ladies included) ensuring that this thread keep rolling. Approval after some days on AP. When @Sharwama posted her dream inspired transcripts to lighten the mood, I didn't imagine I will experience her dreams... literally the forces were on my side. Let this brighten your day today..here is the transcripts below
V.O: Good morning
Me: Good morning
V.O: Pass me your passport and I-20
Me: obliged
V.O: you are going to CMU for what
Me: masters degree in chemistry
V.O: did you apply to other schools
Me: mention the two other schools, IIT and Auburn
V.O: where do yo live
Me: Port Harcourt
V.O: what did you graduate with at University of Ilorin
Me: replied...
V.O: have you had any issues with the police or any law enforcement before
Me: replied No
V.O: where do you live
Me: I answered Port Harcourt, he nods and said correct
V.O: where do you work
Me: told him XYZ limited in PH
No big W's( why, what, whatsoever)..unlike Sharwama I didn't want to push my luck...but the mood was dampened by the AP. The rest is history today.
Big ups to @Agreatman @Time2win and all the guys doing good for free in the house...

All I can say is GOD IS GREAT!

Brown2Green:

I don't understand .
What stage are you on presently?

Just got my i20 , my admission is for fall 2019, August.
I want to apply for visa interview

Any 2019 fall ETSU applicant here ! Halo! I am a current student

juliouze:

Just got my i20 , my admission is for fall 2019, August.
I want to apply for visa interview

Step 1
Register and save the print out coupon page for your Sevis fee.
You will need your Sevis ID and school code from your I20

http://Fmjfee.com

Step 2
Send the coupon payment page to anyone in the US to pay for your Sevis ($200)
..@wallspring has helped some people here to do that.

Step 3
Register and fill the DS-160 form

https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/default.aspx

(Take your time to fill it and ensure you send a copy of the confirmation page to your mail and also have a copy of the application details )

Step 4
Signup for Visa appointment

https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/confirmreceipt?sfdcIFrameOrigin=null

Fill in the details as required.

Step 5
Make payment of $160 at any GT bank near you.

Step 6
Go back to the Visa appointment site and click on 'schedule appointment'.
Follow the prompt till you get to where you need to enter the receipt number. Enter it from the receipt given to you at the bank.
Them pick a date..
Print out your confirmation page.

Tried to put it in the best way you can understand.

Loooool e pain you sha.

Anyhoo, that a few people contacted you does not mean that everyone has gleaned from your experience. That excuse is rather **** because I'm assuming you came here to learn before you went for your interview. Also, I didn't ask you to rush here to post anything, if that's what you think others do, then nawa for you.

But your words in bold have placated me.

Cheers.

juliusdudu:


Hey, I did not ask you any direct question. You can skip it and let it go if what I posted offends you. Live and let others live!

A few people contacted me privately and I offered my help in my little way. Not everybody will rush here to post transcripts of a visa that is not yet in his or her hands.

Anyway, relax, I will post the transcript later for others to pick one or two points.

Chiezzh:
Any 2019 fall ETSU applicant here ! Halo! I am a current student

hi, I'm a prospective student in ETSU, I've tagged u and sent u mails, but no response, can i have ur contact pls

juliouze:

Please can you assist me with the application?

Why should l. Do it yourself. That is an advice

sheke01:


Facebook username should look like this: facebook.com/kay100

Noted, thanks boss, i tink say na email attached to my fb acct o, thank God say i never submit my ds160..thanks boss

Thanks to @wellspring AKA Adewale for the prompt and dutiful payment of my Sevis fee, I got my confirmation in less than 24 hours.

Thanks bro.

NB: He is legit, so don't fret.

The school gives extended date in case there is issue that warrants you extending your program ie sickness.. It's easy for them to reduce your stay than to extend it. [sup][/sup][sub][/sub]

jhulee:
Okay
Another thing
My program is a 9 month masters program but my I 20 has my start and end date as 13Aug 2019 and 31 May 2023 respectively. Please what do I do? �
Please help

Did you write any test?

Hello Nairalanders, I would be an ingrate if i don't share my transcript cuz what I learnt from this forum helped me during my interview and am still learning from other folks view.
Now a bit of background information about my Journey to studying abroad, just think it will encourage someone out there.
Journey started right after NYSC, but my focus was on UK and Australia ( Germany, Finland etc a no no due to the language stuff) and I applied to like 8 schools looking at Chevening and Commonwealth scholarship. after applying like 3 times for both scholarship and not been picked I said now I need to broaden my horizon, mind you I have browsed through what it takes to study in the USA but due to nthe fact that I have to write GRE, I just bone USA.
In between, I applied to Unilag for MSc Anatomy ( focused on it and paused hunting for oversea study) and did quite well. Job hunting started again in Nigeria, Academia will be like you need to be registered for PhD bla bla bla but from my MSc experience I said PhD is outside the country. Afterwards, I said its time to write GRE, I mean no be spirit dey do the exam na, so I prepared well amidst my part time job and apprenticeship (rookie tailor I am) and got 303. Then I focused on PhD in Biomedical sciences, applied to like 3 schools and was still rejected, I cried rivers of tears. Now the week I got my last reject, after the depression thing for like a week, I asked myself what else and I went back to look at the rejection letter, what wast written there was that: your academic background is not fit enough..... then a Lecturer Mentor of mine said Girl, why don't you try MSc. So, the search began again for schools with funding in Biomedical sciences. Picked ETSU, cuz it was clearly stated GA was on ground plus they've got my previous transcript and test score with them (sending those documents cost a fortune as we all know). Now, since fall admission (2018) don pass, I applied for Spring (2019) even though people say Spring dont usually come with funding I just said let me try ( it wont hurt anybody na). Applied to other schools too ( Penn state and Purdue but for fall 2019)
Surprisingly, ETSU admission came in first with full funding (GA) and deficit of 4 million.
With Nairaland's help, I filled the DS 160 form myself and everything that follows ( paying visa, schedule appointment etc)
Now for those that have siblings in the USA (I have 3 with same surname oooo), i was honest and filled their name there with their status. Also, filled in my part time job and that I have a Msc already too (although a friend advised against this) and my previous travel history in the US
To my Interview, was interviewed by a female VO
VO: pass me your I20 and passport
VO: what are you going to do in the US
me: to do my MSc in Biology conc Biomedical science at ETSU
VO: where did you hear about the school
me: from searching Anatomical society of america which has list of grad schools in anatomy and cell biology
VO: as a GA what would you be doing
me: taking up 2 lab sessions in a week
VO: how will this deficit in your account be covered
me: by my Dad and I passed the account statement I printed since Novemebr
VO: what do you currently do
me: am an Anatomy Instructor in bla bla bla
VO:Do you have siblings in the USA
me: yes, 3
VO: where are they and what are they doing
me: in ABC state doing this and that
VO: I will be approving your visa etc
After like 4 days I picked my Visa
Personally, I think you are responsible for searching out schools yourself, also if it requires that you do GRE don't cut corners with schools that doesn't require GRE, just do it. Also, funding helps lot I mean how many average Nigerians get $44,980 for schools when Americans themselves take loans to study. Also, asking questions can help a lot: Knowledge is power
In between @ shawarma, can't wait to meet you in ETSU Biological science department (the best in ETSU ( free foods and stationery) lus our executive aide is bae) and Johnson city where the Transit bus is free for students , housinga nd food are cheap too
Wishing everyone the best in Life.

Floral895:
Hello Nairalanders, I would be an ingrate if i don't share my transcript cuz what I learnt from this forum helped me during my interview and am still learning from other folks view.
Now a bit of background information about my Journey to studying abroad, just think it will encourage someone out there.
Journey started right after NYSC, but my focus was on UK and Australia ( Germany, Finland etc a no no due to the language stuff) and I applied to like 8 schools looking at Chevening and Commonwealth scholarship. after applying like 3 times for both scholarship and not been picked I said now I need to broaden my horizon, mind you I have browsed through what it takes to study in the USA but due to nthe fact that I have to write GRE, I just bone USA.
In between, I applied to Unilag for MSc Anatomy ( focused on it and paused hunting for oversea study) and did quite well. Job hunting started again in Nigeria, Academia will be like you need to be registered for PhD bla bla bla but from my MSc experience I said PhD is outside the country. Afterwards, I said its time to write GRE, I mean no be spirit dey do the exam na, so I prepared well amidst my part time job and apprenticeship (rookie tailor I am) and got 303. Then I focused on PhD in Biomedical sciences, applied to like 3 schools and was still rejected, I cried rivers of tears. Now the week I got my last reject, after the depression thing for like a week, I asked myself what else and I went back to look at the rejection letter, what wast written there was that: your academic background is not fit enough..... then a Lecturer Mentor of mine said Girl, why don't you try MSc. So, the search began again for schools with funding in Biomedical sciences. Picked ETSU, cuz it was clearly stated GA was on ground plus they've got my previous transcript and test score with them (sending those documents cost a fortune as we all know). Now, since fall admission (2018) don pass, I applied for Spring (2019) even though people say Spring dont usually come with funding I just said let me try ( it wont hurt anybody na). Applied to other schools too ( Penn state and Purdue but for fall 2019)
Surprisingly, ETSU admission came in first with full funding (GA) and deficit of 4 million.
With Nairaland's help, I filled the DS 160 form myself and everything that follows ( paying visa, schedule appointment etc)
Now for those that have siblings in the USA (I have 3 with same surname oooo), i was honest and filled their name there with their status. Also, filled in my part time job and that I have a Msc already too (although a friend advised against this) and my previous travel history in the US
To my Interview, was interviewed by a female VO
VO: pass me your I20 and passport
VO: what are you going to do in the US
me: to do my MSc in Biology conc Biomedical science at ETSU
VO: where did you hear about the school
me: from searching Anatomical society of america which has list of grad schools in anatomy and cell biology
VO: as a GA what would you be doing
me: taking up 2 lab sessions in a week
VO: how will this deficit in your account be covered
me: by my Dad and I passed the account statement I printed since Novemebr
VO: what do you currently do
me: am an Anatomy Instructor in bla bla bla
VO:Do you have siblings in the USA
me: yes, 3
VO: where are they and what are they doing
me: in ABC state doing this and that
VO: I will be approving your visa etc
After like 4 days I picked my Visa
Personally, I think you are responsible for searching out schools yourself, also if it requires that you do GRE don't cut corners with schools that doesn't require GRE, just do it. Also, funding helps lot I mean how many average Nigerians get $44,980 for schools when Americans themselves take loans to study. Also, asking questions can help a lot: Knowledge is power
In between @ shawarma, can't wait to meet you in ETSU Biological science department (the best in ETSU ( free foods and stationery) lus our executive aide is bae) and Johnson city where the Transit bus is free for students , housinga nd food are cheap too
Wishing everyone the best in Life.

Congrats there. I'm also heading to Fisk at Nashville, Tennessee.

Baba ‘farabale’ (calm down)....He wasn’t even attacking or taking it personal.

juliusdudu:


Hey, I did not ask you any direct question. You can skip it and let it go if what I posted offends you. Live and let others live!

A few people contacted me privately and I offered my help in my little way. Not everybody will rush here to post transcripts of a visa that is not yet in his or her hands.

Anyway, relax, I will post the transcript later for others to pick one or two points.

Good day everyone, this is my proposed transcript.

Help enhance and criticise . Thanks.

Me: Good morning
Vo: Good morning , your passport and I-20 .
Me: Passes it.
Vo: Why are you going to the US.
Me: For my bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Vo: How many schools did you apply to.
Me: Four, namely Fisk University, Washington and Lee University, Wheeling Jesuit University and Southern Illinois University at Edwardville . Admitted into Fisk and WJU.
Vo: How did you hear about Fisk university?
Me: I did an online research for universities that offer a flexible computer science bachelor's degree program. Fisk University was one of the universities I came across after stream lining my search to those university whose entry requirements aligns with my test scores.

Vo: Why Fisk ?
Me: Aside that I was awarded a full scholarship, there is an on-campus program in Fisk university that really interests me, its the Google In Residence Program. Every fall Google assigns a senior software engineer as an adjunct lecture at Fisk University.The adjunct lecturer teaches the computer science freshman , introduction to computing and programming. They also help computer science majors with internship placement, access to tech fairs and hacklathons and a whole lot of opportunity.
Vo: Why Computer Science ?
Me: I have always had a passion for software and programming. After my high school, I attended an IT centre where I learnt about web development and designing. I feel this is the perfect time to advance in my programming career.
Vo: What afforded you the full scholarship?
Me: My admission application in total which includes my SAT score, Evaluated High School Transcript, Letter of Recommendations from high school teachers,Resume and Admission essay ranked me at the top of the applicants pool.
Vo: What's your study plan?
Me: Some of the courses I will be taking in my freshman year include Introduction to Programming with Python,Basics of Object Oriented Programming, Calculus 1&2, Critical thinking and some compulsory seminars and laboratory practicals.
Vo: What are your after-school graduation.
Me: After four years of studying Computer science, I will have acquired a lot of experience, skills and knowledge enough to start a digital start-up here in Nigeria. I hope to concentrate on transportation. When we look at the degree of traffic gridlock in Lagos, especially in the Third mainland bridge. This can lead to mental stress, depression and inefficiency.With the power of technology, I hope to solve such social problems.
I also hope to branch into e-commerce , by approaching it from another perspective which is customer-driven. This will help the productivity of retail stores, business start-up and entrepreneur.


My interview is next week Tuesday. Anyone who is willing for a mock interview, please help me.
Any other possible question , please throw them at me.

Thanks

Kaylhey20:
Good day everyone, this is my proposed transcript.

Help enhance and criticise . Thanks.

Me: Good morning
Vo: Good morning , your passport and I-20 .
Me: Passes it.
Vo: Why are you going to the US.
Me: For my bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Vo: How many schools did you apply to.
Me: Four, namely Fisk University, Washington and Lee University, Wheeling Jesuit University and Southern Illinois University at Edwardville . Admitted into Fisk and WJU.
Vo: How did you hear about Fisk university?
Me: I did an online research for universities that offer a flexible computer science bachelor's degree program. Fisk University was one of the universities I came across after stream lining my search to those university whose entry requirements aligns with my test scores.

Vo: Why Fisk ?
Me: Aside that I was awarded a full scholarship, there is an on-campus program in Fisk university that really interests me, its the Google In Residence Program. Every fall Google assigns a senior software engineer as an adjunct lecture at Fisk University.The adjunct lecturer teaches the computer science freshman , introduction to computing and programming. They also help computer science majors with internship placement, access to tech fairs and hacklathons and a whole lot of opportunity.
Vo: Why Computer Science ?
Me: I have always had a passion for software and programming. After my high school, I attended an IT centre where I learnt about web development and designing. I feel this is the perfect time to advance in my programming career.
Vo: What afforded you the full scholarship?
Me: My admission application in total which includes my SAT score, Evaluated High School Transcript, Letter of Recommendations from high school teachers,Resume and Admission essay ranked me at the top of the applicants pool.
Vo: What's your study plan?
Me: Some of the courses I will be taking in my freshman year include Introduction to Programming with Python,Basics of Object Oriented Programming, Calculus 1&2, Critical thinking and some compulsory seminars and laboratory practicals.
Vo: What are your after-school graduation.
Me: After four years of studying Computer science, I will have acquired a lot of experience, skills and knowledge enough to start a digital start-up here in Nigeria. I hope to concentrate on transportation. When we look at the degree of traffic gridlock in Lagos, especially in the Third mainland bridge. This can lead to mental stress, depression and inefficiency.With the power of technology, I hope to solve such social problems.
I also hope to branch into e-commerce , by approaching it from another perspective which is customer-driven. This will help the productivity of retail stores, business start-up and entrepreneur.


My interview is next week Tuesday. Anyone who is willing for a mock interview, please help me.
Any other possible question , please throw them at me.

Thanks

Other possible questions:
When did you finish your O'Level
What have you been doing
Why are you not having your bachelor's degree in Nigeria.

It is Hackathons not Hacklathons

So far your responses are well articulated.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Floral895:
Hello Nairalanders, I would be an ingrate if i don't share my transcript cuz what I learnt from this forum helped me during my interview and am still learning from other folks view.
Now a bit of background information about my Journey to studying abroad, just think it will encourage someone out there.
Journey started right after NYSC, but my focus was on UK and Australia ( Germany, Finland etc a no no due to the language stuff) and I applied to like 8 schools looking at Chevening and Commonwealth scholarship. after applying like 3 times for both scholarship and not been picked I said now I need to broaden my horizon, mind you I have browsed through what it takes to study in the USA but due to nthe fact that I have to write GRE, I just bone USA.
In between, I applied to Unilag for MSc Anatomy ( focused on it and paused hunting for oversea study) and did quite well. Job hunting started again in Nigeria, Academia will be like you need to be registered for PhD bla bla bla but from my MSc experience I said PhD is outside the country. Afterwards, I said its time to write GRE, I mean no be spirit dey do the exam na, so I prepared well amidst my part time job and apprenticeship (rookie tailor I am) and got 303. Then I focused on PhD in Biomedical sciences, applied to like 3 schools and was still rejected, I cried rivers of tears. Now the week I got my last reject, after the depression thing for like a week, I asked myself what else and I went back to look at the rejection letter, what wast written there was that: your academic background is not fit enough..... then a Lecturer Mentor of mine said Girl, why don't you try MSc. So, the search began again for schools with funding in Biomedical sciences. Picked ETSU, cuz it was clearly stated GA was on ground plus they've got my previous transcript and test score with them (sending those documents cost a fortune as we all know). Now, since fall admission (2018) don pass, I applied for Spring (2019) even though people say Spring dont usually come with funding I just said let me try ( it wont hurt anybody na). Applied to other schools too ( Penn state and Purdue but for fall 2019)
Surprisingly, ETSU admission came in first with full funding (GA) and deficit of 4 million.
With Nairaland's help, I filled the DS 160 form myself and everything that follows ( paying visa, schedule appointment etc)
Now for those that have siblings in the USA (I have 3 with same surname oooo), i was honest and filled their name there with their status. Also, filled in my part time job and that I have a Msc already too (although a friend advised against this) and my previous travel history in the US
To my Interview, was interviewed by a female VO
VO: pass me your I20 and passport
VO: what are you going to do in the US
me: to do my MSc in Biology conc Biomedical science at ETSU
VO: where did you hear about the school
me: from searching Anatomical society of america which has list of grad schools in anatomy and cell biology
VO: as a GA what would you be doing
me: taking up 2 lab sessions in a week
VO: how will this deficit in your account be covered
me: by my Dad and I passed the account statement I printed since Novemebr
VO: what do you currently do
me: am an Anatomy Instructor in bla bla bla
VO:Do you have siblings in the USA
me: yes, 3
VO: where are they and what are they doing
me: in ABC state doing this and that
VO: I will be approving your visa etc
After like 4 days I picked my Visa
Personally, I think you are responsible for searching out schools yourself, also if it requires that you do GRE don't cut corners with schools that doesn't require GRE, just do it. Also, funding helps lot I mean how many average Nigerians get $44,980 for schools when Americans themselves take loans to study. Also, asking questions can help a lot: Knowledge is power
In between @ shawarma, can't wait to meet you in ETSU Biological science department (the best in ETSU ( free foods and stationery) lus our executive aide is bae) and Johnson city where the Transit bus is free for students , housinga nd food are cheap too
Wishing everyone the best in Life.

Waooo! Very brilliant transcript!
Waiting for the gurus in the house to do justice to it... that been said, I wish you God’s favor brother!

Kaylhey20:
Good day everyone, this is my proposed transcript.

Help enhance and criticise . Thanks.

Me: Good morning
Vo: Good morning , your passport and I-20 .
Me: Passes it.
Vo: Why are you going to the US.
Me: For my bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Vo: How many schools did you apply to.
Me: Four, namely Fisk University, Washington and Lee University, Wheeling Jesuit University and Southern Illinois University at Edwardville . Admitted into Fisk and WJU.
Vo: How did you hear about Fisk university?
Me: I did an online research for universities that offer a flexible computer science bachelor's degree program. Fisk University was one of the universities I came across after stream lining my search to those university whose entry requirements aligns with my test scores.

Vo: Why Fisk ?
Me: Aside that I was awarded a full scholarship, there is an on-campus program in Fisk university that really interests me, its the Google In Residence Program. Every fall Google assigns a senior software engineer as an adjunct lecture at Fisk University.The adjunct lecturer teaches the computer science freshman , introduction to computing and programming. They also help computer science majors with internship placement, access to tech fairs and hacklathons and a whole lot of opportunity.
Vo: Why Computer Science ?
Me: I have always had a passion for software and programming. After my high school, I attended an IT centre where I learnt about web development and designing. I feel this is the perfect time to advance in my programming career.
Vo: What afforded you the full scholarship?
Me: My admission application in total which includes my SAT score, Evaluated High School Transcript, Letter of Recommendations from high school teachers,Resume and Admission essay ranked me at the top of the applicants pool.
Vo: What's your study plan?
Me: Some of the courses I will be taking in my freshman year include Introduction to Programming with Python,Basics of Object Oriented Programming, Calculus 1&2, Critical thinking and some compulsory seminars and laboratory practicals.
Vo: What are your after-school graduation.
Me: After four years of studying Computer science, I will have acquired a lot of experience, skills and knowledge enough to start a digital start-up here in Nigeria. I hope to concentrate on transportation. When we look at the degree of traffic gridlock in Lagos, especially in the Third mainland bridge. This can lead to mental stress, depression and inefficiency.With the power of technology, I hope to solve such social problems.
I also hope to branch into e-commerce , by approaching it from another perspective which is customer-driven. This will help the productivity of retail stores, business start-up and entrepreneur.


My interview is next week Tuesday. Anyone who is willing for a mock interview, please help me.
Any other possible question , please throw them at me.

Thanks

dumbiri99:

Why should l. Do it yourself. That is an advice

Thank you, someone has taken me through the process already. Keep your advice.

Hello Flora!
You mind if we can connect?

Floral895:
Hello Nairalanders, I would be an ingrate if i don't share my transcript cuz what I learnt from this forum helped me during my interview and am still learning from other folks view.
Now a bit of background information about my Journey to studying abroad, just think it will encourage someone out there.
Journey started right after NYSC, but my focus was on UK and Australia ( Germany, Finland etc a no no due to the language stuff) and I applied to like 8 schools looking at Chevening and Commonwealth scholarship. after applying like 3 times for both scholarship and not been picked I said now I need to broaden my horizon, mind you I have browsed through what it takes to study in the USA but due to nthe fact that I have to write GRE, I just bone USA.
In between, I applied to Unilag for MSc Anatomy ( focused on it and paused hunting for oversea study) and did quite well. Job hunting started again in Nigeria, Academia will be like you need to be registered for PhD bla bla bla but from my MSc experience I said PhD is outside the country. Afterwards, I said its time to write GRE, I mean no be spirit dey do the exam na, so I prepared well amidst my part time job and apprenticeship (rookie tailor I am) and got 303. Then I focused on PhD in Biomedical sciences, applied to like 3 schools and was still rejected, I cried rivers of tears. Now the week I got my last reject, after the depression thing for like a week, I asked myself what else and I went back to look at the rejection letter, what wast written there was that: your academic background is not fit enough..... then a Lecturer Mentor of mine said Girl, why don't you try MSc. So, the search began again for schools with funding in Biomedical sciences. Picked ETSU, cuz it was clearly stated GA was on ground plus they've got my previous transcript and test score with them (sending those documents cost a fortune as we all know). Now, since fall admission (2018) don pass, I applied for Spring (2019) even though people say Spring dont usually come with funding I just said let me try ( it wont hurt anybody na). Applied to other schools too ( Penn state and Purdue but for fall 2019)
Surprisingly, ETSU admission came in first with full funding (GA) and deficit of 4 million.
With Nairaland's help, I filled the DS 160 form myself and everything that follows ( paying visa, schedule appointment etc)
Now for those that have siblings in the USA (I have 3 with same surname oooo), i was honest and filled their name there with their status. Also, filled in my part time job and that I have a Msc already too (although a friend advised against this) and my previous travel history in the US
To my Interview, was interviewed by a female VO
VO: pass me your I20 and passport
VO: what are you going to do in the US
me: to do my MSc in Biology conc Biomedical science at ETSU
VO: where did you hear about the school
me: from searching Anatomical society of america which has list of grad schools in anatomy and cell biology
VO: as a GA what would you be doing
me: taking up 2 lab sessions in a week
VO: how will this deficit in your account be covered
me: by my Dad and I passed the account statement I printed since Novemebr
VO: what do you currently do
me: am an Anatomy Instructor in bla bla bla
VO:Do you have siblings in the USA
me: yes, 3
VO: where are they and what are they doing
me: in ABC state doing this and that
VO: I will be approving your visa etc
After like 4 days I picked my Visa
Personally, I think you are responsible for searching out schools yourself, also if it requires that you do GRE don't cut corners with schools that doesn't require GRE, just do it. Also, funding helps lot I mean how many average Nigerians get $44,980 for schools when Americans themselves take loans to study. Also, asking questions can help a lot: Knowledge is power
In between @ shawarma, can't wait to meet you in ETSU Biological science department (the best in ETSU ( free foods and stationery) lus our executive aide is bae) and Johnson city where the Transit bus is free for students , housinga nd food are cheap too
Wishing everyone the best in Life.

Brown2Green:


I remember this transcript during your AP.
Congrats.

How long did the AP last?

Twas sparse with weekends and public holiday... roughly 10days

No i dont have...lost my dad and couldn't complete my studies at knutsford university accra ghana since 2010....
My story is just a long one hmmmmm

Johnolukolade:


What's your level of education? Do you have a university degree?

Mohene:
Thank you so much have seen all i need my problem is that im going to a community college....and have not seen a post on people going to community colleges hmmmmmmm

You can’t see the exact transcript you want the way u want it to be. Just Try and reconstruct those ones u saw to the way it will suit ur college of choice and degree.
All the best to you.

Brown2Green:


Step 1
Register and save the print out coupon page for your Sevis fee.
You will need your Sevis ID and school code from your I20

http://Fmjfee.com

Step 2
Send the coupon payment page to anyone in the US to pay for your Sevis ($200)
..@wallspring has helped some people here to do that.

Step 3
Register and fill the DS-160 form

https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/default.aspx

(Take your time to fill it and ensure you send a copy of the confirmation page to your mail and also have a copy of the application details )

Step 4
Signup for Visa appointment

https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/confirmreceipt?sfdcIFrameOrigin=null

Fill in the details as required.

Step 5
Make payment of $160 at any GT bank near you.

Step 6
Go back to the Visa appointment site and click on 'schedule appointment'.
Follow the prompt till you get to where you need to enter the receipt number. Enter it from the receipt given to you at the bank.
Them pick a date..
Print out your confirmation page.

Tried to put it in the best way you can understand.

Thanks Alot bro, I'll contact you if I have further questions. God bless you bro.

Thank you so much...
quote author=jossywayne post=79018767]

You can’t see the exact transcript you want the way u want it to be. Just Try and reconstruct those ones u saw to the way it will suit ur college of choice and degree.
All the best to you.[/quote]