Wretch32:
Congratulations
Can I send a dm?

Thanks. sure

Done

nelem:


Thanks. sure

I have been a silent follower and I have learnt a lot here but I need help in decision making about choice of school. I am a doctor and I am about to apply for a Master of Public Health program. I need help from gurus on this, I want to pick between University of Florida and University of South Florida for my application. University of Florida is top rated in the state of Florida, I think second in ranking in the state but not among the top 20 schools of public health by the Usnews and times ranking of MPH schools. University of South Florida is ranked 6th in the state but is Top 15 in Usnews and times ranking of schools of public health. Now they both offer the concentrate in mph that I want. I want to pick a school in Florida along with the other schools I want to apply to. How do I make a decision. Which of the two schools would give me a competitive edge seeing that UF is ranked higher than USF in the state but USF MPH is ranked higher than UF MPH by Usnews.

Outside of the Ivy League programs, these are the programs within my outlay and I am trying to get into a competitive program without depending solely on funding even though I expect to get funding. Please I need people who understand how to make these decisions to help me.

nelem:

Visa Interview

Me: Good morning
VO: good morning
VO: why are you going to the US?
Me: I am going for my master’s degree in computer science & quantitative method at Austin Peay State University (APSU) Clarksville, Tennessee
VO: how did you hear about this course?
Me: I did an extensive search online using msinus, usnews offering computer science and I also streamlined my search with reference to universities offering predictive analytics & also from time to time I attend some SAP-organized webinars where the speakers talk about how companies are maximizing the use of predictive analytics to enhance their business objectives.
VO: what other schools did you apply?
Me: I named the remaining 4 universities and I got admitted to all. (Wright State Uni, Georgia Southern Uni, Uni of New Haven, Middle Tennessee State Uni)
VO: why did you choose APSU?
Me: I chose APSU because it offers extensive courses that synchronize field studies in computer science with research analysis which will give me the needed technical expertise to be able to effectively implement the SAP predictive analytics tool and I also got a graduate assistantship that gave me a full tuition and some stipends.
VO: who is sponsoring you?
Me: my uncle
VO: pass his account statement. She flips through page by page.
VO: I will be approving your visa.
Gives me a white paper showing pickup modalities…

Thanks everyone

Congratulations

nelem:

Visa Interview

Me: Good morning
VO: good morning
VO: why are you going to the US?
Me: I am going for my master’s degree in computer science & quantitative method at Austin Peay State University (APSU) Clarksville, Tennessee
VO: how did you hear about this course?
Me: I did an extensive search online using msinus, usnews offering computer science and I also streamlined my search with reference to universities offering predictive analytics & also from time to time I attend some SAP-organized webinars where the speakers talk about how companies are maximizing the use of predictive analytics to enhance their business objectives.
VO: what other schools did you apply?
Me: I named the remaining 4 universities and I got admitted to all. (Wright State Uni, Georgia Southern Uni, Uni of New Haven, Middle Tennessee State Uni)
VO: why did you choose APSU?
Me: I chose APSU because it offers extensive courses that synchronize field studies in computer science with research analysis which will give me the needed technical expertise to be able to effectively implement the SAP predictive analytics tool and I also got a graduate assistantship that gave me a full tuition and some stipends.
VO: who is sponsoring you?
Me: my uncle
VO: pass his account statement. She flips through page by page.
VO: I will be approving your visa.
Gives me a white paper showing pickup modalities…

Thanks everyone

congratulations

Inimbom:
I have been a silent follower and I have learnt a lot here but I need help in decision making about choice of school. I am a doctor and I am about to apply for a Master of Public Health program. I need help from gurus on this, I want to pick between University of Florida and University of South Florida for my application. University of Florida is top rated in the state of Florida, I think second in ranking in the state but not among the top 20 schools of public health by the Usnews and times ranking of MPH schools. University of South Florida is ranked 6th in the state but is Top 15 in Usnews and times ranking of schools of public health. Now they both offer the concentrate in mph that I want. I want to pick a school in Florida along with the other schools I want to apply to. How do I make a decision. Which of the two schools would give me a competitive edge seeing that UF is ranked higher than USF in the state but USF MPH is ranked higher than UF MPH by Usnews.

Your decision should be made with regards to the National ranking of your own program, not the overall ranking of the school, not the ranking of the school in the state. Sometimes, schools can have all manner of poor rankings but might be doing very well in the particular program u are interested in.

If I were u, I will apply to both schools anyways. What can go wrong?

Good day house, I want to sincerely thank all those who have taken it upon theirselves to put smiles on the faces of dreamers yet to reach their destination. Walspring thanks for helping out with the sevis fee payment Respect!!!.

Please is anyone here in or going to Indiana university Bloomington ?

Plz house, I want to ask, will the United States postal service give a tracking number if a payment was made by them for Sevis
Plz I need a response fast

nelem:

Visa Interview

Me: Good morning
VO: good morning
VO: why are you going to the US?
Me: I am going for my master’s degree in computer science & quantitative method at Austin Peay State University (APSU) Clarksville, Tennessee
VO: how did you hear about this course?
Me: I did an extensive search online using msinus, usnews offering computer science and I also streamlined my search with reference to universities offering predictive analytics & also from time to time I attend some SAP-organized webinars where the speakers talk about how companies are maximizing the use of predictive analytics to enhance their business objectives.
VO: what other schools did you apply?
Me: I named the remaining 4 universities and I got admitted to all. (Wright State Uni, Georgia Southern Uni, Uni of New Haven, Middle Tennessee State Uni)
VO: why did you choose APSU?
Me: I chose APSU because it offers extensive courses that synchronize field studies in computer science with research analysis which will give me the needed technical expertise to be able to effectively implement the SAP predictive analytics tool and I also got a graduate assistantship that gave me a full tuition and some stipends.
VO: who is sponsoring you?
Me: my uncle
VO: pass his account statement. She flips through page by page.
VO: I will be approving your visa.
Gives me a white paper showing pickup modalities…

Thanks everyone

Congratulations!!
Pls do you have any form of funding?

Yeechi:

Congratulations!!
Pls do you have any form of funding?

Yes I do.

crownzeal:


Please how many months statement of account will be okay.

Latest 6 months statement of account

Yeechi:

Congratulations!!
Pls do you have any form of funding?

Yes, it was one of the reasons nelem chose the school. I guess you missed that information

nelem:

Visa Interview

Me: Good morning
VO: good morning
VO: why are you going to the US?
Me: I am going for my master’s degree in computer science & quantitative method at Austin Peay State University (APSU) Clarksville, Tennessee
VO: how did you hear about this course?
Me: I did an extensive search online using msinus, usnews offering computer science and I also streamlined my search with reference to universities offering predictive analytics & also from time to time I attend some SAP-organized webinars where the speakers talk about how companies are maximizing the use of predictive analytics to enhance their business objectives.
VO: what other schools did you apply?
Me: I named the remaining 4 universities and I got admitted to all. (Wright State Uni, Georgia Southern Uni, Uni of New Haven, Middle Tennessee State Uni)
VO: why did you choose APSU?
Me: I chose APSU because it offers extensive courses that synchronize field studies in computer science with research analysis which will give me the needed technical expertise to be able to effectively implement the SAP predictive analytics tool and I also got a graduate assistantship that gave me a full tuition and some stipends.
VO: who is sponsoring you?
Me: my uncle
VO: pass his account statement. She flips through page by page.
VO: I will be approving your visa.
Gives me a white paper showing pickup modalities…

Thanks everyone

Wow! Congrats! We have a similar profile for middle Tennessee State University, Can I send you a pm?

nelem:

Visa Interview

Me: Good morning
VO: good morning
VO: why are you going to the US?
Me: I am going for my master’s degree in computer science & quantitative method at Austin Peay State University (APSU) Clarksville, Tennessee
VO: how did you hear about this course?
Me: I did an extensive search online using msinus, usnews offering computer science and I also streamlined my search with reference to universities offering predictive analytics & also from time to time I attend some SAP-organized webinars where the speakers talk about how companies are maximizing the use of predictive analytics to enhance their business objectives.
VO: what other schools did you apply?
Me: I named the remaining 4 universities and I got admitted to all. (Wright State Uni, Georgia Southern Uni, Uni of New Haven, Middle Tennessee State Uni)
VO: why did you choose APSU?
Me: I chose APSU because it offers extensive courses that synchronize field studies in computer science with research analysis which will give me the needed technical expertise to be able to effectively implement the SAP predictive analytics tool and I also got a graduate assistantship that gave me a full tuition and some stipends.
VO: who is sponsoring you?
Me: my uncle
VO: pass his account statement. She flips through page by page.
VO: I will be approving your visa.
Gives me a white paper showing pickup modalities…

Thanks everyone

I celebrate with you my friend

sharwama:

I celebrate with you my friend

thanks sharwama. i celebrate you too. your soothing words/replies calm the thread alot.

nelem:

Visa Interview

Me: Good morning
VO: good morning
VO: why are you going to the US?
Me: I am going for my master’s degree in computer science & quantitative method at Austin Peay State University (APSU) Clarksville, Tennessee
VO: how did you hear about this course?
Me: I did an extensive search online using msinus, usnews offering computer science and I also streamlined my search with reference to universities offering predictive analytics & also from time to time I attend some SAP-organized webinars where the speakers talk about how companies are maximizing the use of predictive analytics to enhance their business objectives.
VO: what other schools did you apply?
Me: I named the remaining 4 universities and I got admitted to all. (Wright State Uni, Georgia Southern Uni, Uni of New Haven, Middle Tennessee State Uni)
VO: why did you choose APSU?
Me: I chose APSU because it offers extensive courses that synchronize field studies in computer science with research analysis which will give me the needed technical expertise to be able to effectively implement the SAP predictive analytics tool and I also got a graduate assistantship that gave me a full tuition and some stipends.
VO: who is sponsoring you?
Me: my uncle
VO: pass his account statement. She flips through page by page.
VO: I will be approving your visa.
Gives me a white paper showing pickup modalities…

Thanks everyone

Good afternoon. please do i have to take along a letter given for GA? what if i don't have a letter yet but i am sure that i will get it, because it was stated on their program website that i would be given full tuition waiver and stipends. do i have to request a letter from the school?

nelem:

Visa Interview

Me: Good morning
VO: good morning
VO: why are you going to the US?
Me: I am going for my master’s degree in computer science & quantitative method at Austin Peay State University (APSU) Clarksville, Tennessee
VO: how did you hear about this course?
Me: I did an extensive search online using msinus, usnews offering computer science and I also streamlined my search with reference to universities offering predictive analytics & also from time to time I attend some SAP-organized webinars where the speakers talk about how companies are maximizing the use of predictive analytics to enhance their business objectives.
VO: what other schools did you apply?
Me: I named the remaining 4 universities and I got admitted to all. (Wright State Uni, Georgia Southern Uni, Uni of New Haven, Middle Tennessee State Uni)
VO: why did you choose APSU?
Me: I chose APSU because it offers extensive courses that synchronize field studies in computer science with research analysis which will give me the needed technical expertise to be able to effectively implement the SAP predictive analytics tool and I also got a graduate assistantship that gave me a full tuition and some stipends.
VO: who is sponsoring you?
Me: my uncle
VO: pass his account statement. She flips through page by page.
VO: I will be approving your visa.
Gives me a white paper showing pickup modalities…

Thanks everyone

Congratulations. What's the deficit on your I 20

Inimbom:
I have been a silent follower and I have learnt a lot here but I need help in decision making about choice of school. I am a doctor and I am about to apply for a Master of Public Health program. I need help from gurus on this, I want to pick between University of Florida and University of South Florida for my application. University of Florida is top rated in the state of Florida, I think second in ranking in the state but not among the top 20 schools of public health by the Usnews and times ranking of MPH schools. University of South Florida is ranked 6th in the state but is Top 15 in Usnews and times ranking of schools of public health. Now they both offer the concentrate in mph that I want. I want to pick a school in Florida along with the other schools I want to apply to. How do I make a decision. Which of the two schools would give me a competitive edge seeing that UF is ranked higher than USF in the state but USF MPH is ranked higher than UF MPH by Usnews.

depending on what you are using the MPH ......... If the MPH is used as a stepping stone to integrate in the system and go on to get matched then i would say pick the cheapest school as possible . If it that you want to follow MPH path , well that too i have my doubt on how much financial Earnings MPH career path brings within the USA. outside the USA maybe , within USA . All the people i know even those who went to the Top schools for MPH and remained there , i wont work for that salary but that me.. So When it comes to MPH , i am very cautious with that course and spending Top dollars / Expensive school but its a great degree to use as a stepping stone

Philtos:


Good afternoon. please do i have to take along a letter given for GA? what if i don't have a letter yet but i am sure that i will get it, because it was stated on their program website that i would be given full tuition waiver and stipends. do i have to request a letter from the school?

Yes please go with the GA offer letter. Schools send soft & hard copies as well.

Afo1k:
Congratulations. What's the deficit on your I 20

thanks.
About $7k

sharwama:

Yes, it was one of the reasons nelem chose the school. I guess you missed that information

�.I actually did miss it..

Philtos:


Good afternoon. please do i have to take along a letter given for GA? what if i don't have a letter yet but i am sure that i will get it, because it was stated on their program website that i would be given full tuition waiver and stipends. do i have to request a letter from the school?

is it listed on your i20

Inimbom:
I have been a silent follower and I have learnt a lot here but I need help in decision making about choice of school. I am a doctor and I am about to apply for a Master of Public Health program. I need help from gurus on this, I want to pick between University of Florida and University of South Florida for my application. University of Florida is top rated in the state of Florida, I think second in ranking in the state but not among the top 20 schools of public health by the Usnews and times ranking of MPH schools. University of South Florida is ranked 6th in the state but is Top 15 in Usnews and times ranking of schools of public health. Now they both offer the concentrate in mph that I want. I want to pick a school in Florida along with the other schools I want to apply to. How do I make a decision. Which of the two schools would give me a competitive edge seeing that UF is ranked higher than USF in the state but USF MPH is ranked higher than UF MPH by Usnews.

The both of them are good schools.

Something you must put into consideration is the total deficits. This is very key.
MPH does not have a high ROI here so put the cost into consideration and weigh it critically with your pocket.

LagosismyHome:


is it listed on your i20

I am yet to get my I-20. so i don't know if it will be there.

hollateejay:



Wow! Congrats! We have similar profile for middle Tennessee State University, Can I send you a pm?

I’m equally going to MTSU. Send me a pm

Please if you have funding for mechanical engineering (MSC) or know any school that gives funds, Just drop the school name.
The school I got admitted to no give me

guys abeg what is the meaning of DS-160 confirmation number?

SHARWAMA’S DIARY OF GRATITUDE.
So I just got back from DHL and I have my passport
Mama I made it, it's no longer a dream or a story I wrote out of anxiety. It's real. All I feel right now is gratitude, pure gratitude. There's got to be a God up there who really cares about Sharwama a lot and His angels are all over NL, yes I have encountered some of them, I know them by name. I will post my transcript shortly but first, I'd like to write about the amazing angels I met on this platform, who became a great part of my success story.
TEXREM
After writing my GRE and TOEFL last year September 28 and October 27 respectfully, my best friend Ayo told me to go to NL and look for someone named Texrem. She said, "he is so busy but if he accepts to help you, you'd be in safe hands". So I created a username just so I could contact Texrem. I remember sending him a message asking for his help as I commenced the journey of choosing schools and applying. I remember his reply “I would be glad to help you”
He didn’t have to keep to his words, but he did anyways.
First, he went through my SOP’s for some schools, despite his busy schedule and said they were ok. However, at the bottom of that mail, he wrote “also apply to ETSU!’
ETSU was already on my mind and with Texrem’s "order", I shaa shaa applied.
March 13, I received my admission letter from ETSU with international merit scholarship that covered 50% of tuition. I was super excited and I informed Texrem. Few days later, I got a GA offer from the department of Biology, estimated at $35,906, my deficit was $9,590 (insurance inclusive) and I fainted. I didn’t even apply or ask anyone for asssitanship. I believe it had to do with applying early( before the priority deadline) and my overall application. The offer was just too generous and I also informed Texrem.
He has really been a part of the whole process, you know.
From guiding me on how to complete my dynamic form, getting the right financial statetment for my I-20, to paying my SEVIS fee and I-20 shipping fee. Yeah he handled all that
Then professors started writing to me, trying to convince me to pursue thesis in their labs, giving assurance of how much impact working with them would have on my career. It was overwhelming. I felt like a celebrity, I swear down! Again Texrem was there to caution and guide me. He directed me on how to schedule skype interviews with professors and I was eventually able to choose a lab I love. He taught me how to politely say "No" to a professor. I never sent a mail without Texrem going through it. I mean I always thought it was a bad thing to turn down offers from people you hold in high esteem but not anymore. I’m allowed to respectfully say NO.
Texrem also guided me on how to schedule my interview and complete DS -160. Although my interview was booked for June 7, I sent my transcript in the first week of April, he took time to read and approved. I also kept mentioning that I needed a mock interview, he didn't even answer me for that one
Instead he did something I would never forget in my life!
It was on a hot afternoon on the second/third week of April. By after 3, I was having my siesta when my phone rang.
It was Texrem, I kukuma picked.
Me: Good afternoon,
T: Good afternoon. Then he said Good morning
Me: oh, yes the time difference, sorry.
Next thing I heard was
What’s your study plan?
I froze instantly, I mean which one is study plan again this hot afternoon?
Then it hit me! That was an interview question!
I screamed out loud “Texrem No, Texrem nooooo, I am not ready at all at all. I mean I didn't see this coming"
He didn’t even answer me, he was quiet, he was waiting patiently.
I took deep breaths and answered.
Brethren from that moment, it was a back to back something! Uncle kept bombarding me with questions, sounding so formal and official, I nearly piss for body, I swear down.
You know my favourite part? Where he said “ I will be approving your visa” and ended the call. I cried ooo, I was like Lord I want to hear same words from a VO.
That surprise mock interview gave me a whole new level of confidence. He showed me what pressure felt like and I knew I could handle the real interview. I was anxious but hell yeah I was ready…
As my interview drew imminent, I tried getting him to do a second mock but he was extremely busy. A day to my interview, he called me.
June 6th, I was sounding so low that evening; fear, anxiety and uncertainties. I thought he called to do mock for me, instead he left several tips and words of encouragement before ending the call like ; I believe you have gotten the visa, you already have great responses, just go and deliver, make sure you smile, have pauses before and between your sentences, so it won't seem like you crammed, be polite to the VO, it's okay to say sir/ma, it won't kill you, make sure you stare into the VO's eyes while answering, like see I no dey commot here without white paper
There are so many more phenomenal things I wish I could share but I’d rather press pause here because words have started failing me or maybe it's coz I have started crying. Like look how far Sharwama has come. From reading for over 9 hours everyday for GRE and 6 hours daily for TOEFL, writing essays/letters of intent/ diversity statement. I even quit my job. Gosh, it's all over now, it freaking paid off.
So this is me saying I owe so much to you; thank you Texrem, for everything that you do, for pushing me when I needed to be pushed, for scolding me when I failed to follow simple instructions, for believing in me when I couldn't believe in myself, for all the crazy jokes that made me laugh, for making out time for me despite how tight your schedule is, and most of all, for "coming down to my level". Thank you so much. I really hope you can be proud of me and how much I have evolved on this journey. Yes, I am coming to TN to buy you chicken and chips God bless you immensely, you are the best!
NAIRA0
I got to know him personally last month(May 1). I didn't even know he was a tech guy, I just loved his maturity. Naira0 has been super supportive, from checking up Sharwama , to offering his blunt opinions and even conducting an intensive mock interview for me. This guy drilled me that day, hey fada! questions I never expected and so on. At the end he was like "I wanted to make sure you can think under pressure and you can. That's a good thing"
So yeah, I had two mock interviews from two cute tech guys, all hail Queen Sharwama, the baddest of them all
June 1st, When I was so worried about the new social media check, Naira0 kept reassuring me "Sharwama as long as you are not a terrorist and into shady stuff, you will be fine" He really gave me so much mental, spiritual and emotional support, something only a kind heart can do for another.
Naira0, if you are reading this, I tried to write your name correctly for once in my life . I just want to thank you for everything you have done for me, I wish I could write more. You are nairamazing and I can't thank you enough. You are a friend and a blessing indeed.
ORIMAHSPENCE
No, he is not a tech guy but he is so adorable I got to know him last month. If the visa fever comes in the middle of the day or at night, I could easily chat him up and he would have something super encouraging to say or share. Plus he is an amazing writer, that might explain the initial connection
Spence, thank you for all that you have done for me, for your calls and messages, for your kind words and relentless support. You never stopped wishing me well on this journey and you saved my ass from a stupid mistake I would have made. How about I buy you a cold bottle of dom perignon at some place really nice in Tennessee, I look forward to it, I mean what do you think? I'm just so grateful
Ultimately, to my Nairaland family, what would I have done without you guys? Thank you for accepting this drama queen, for embracing my creative madness and for letting me drink from springs of wisdom and years of inestimable experience. Thank you so much, can we have a group hug please
I will post my transcript ASAP and I will try not to paint anything, straight to the point, bracelum's style
Wait let me drink water first biko

Davidkking:
guys abeg what is the meaning of DS-160 confirmation number?

Same as the application ID

Brown2Green:


Same as the application ID

i didn't see any application ID......i'm applying from https://cgifederal.secure.force.com

Davidkking:

i didn't see any application ID......i'm applying from https://cgifederal.secure.force.com

hope this is the site sha?.......first available date is july 17