Abdulrahmon68:



Brother, why na?

There is no difference in your input from what this man posted. You are still saying the same thing with his response . If you ask me I will say his responses to those questions are very okay and intelligent. They are very short and on point. Am very sure he knows how respond to other addendum questions maybe that's why he didn't include them. So save yourself from stress.

I hope this helps also

You know it's good having divers views and perspectives. Don't let him save his stress o. lol. Thanks Bro

Charitoo:
... I'm going for a PhD degree in Physics at Florida State University, Tallahassee (maybe you can then mention your area of interest)

... "US is a superpower"(sounds kinda vague sha)... maybe "Schools in the US are top class and well equipped with world class research facilities that will afford me the opportunity of carrying out excellent research or you can add that a degree is the US has an international recognition"... "The highest powered magnetic laboratory in the world is in FSU where I'll be studying." (if you'll be mentioning this at all, state how it affects your study there, I think)
... As per why Florida, the first statement doesn't really address the question; make your reason research based, or program based and if possible state how this research is unique... I chose FSU because I am interested in the research of Dr XYZ on this. The research is unique as it deals with the abc'ing of xyz using efg.... (I think you get the idea)


.... you can add, How did you know about the school? What will this degree do for you ? and What will you be doing as a Research Assistant ?

I hope this helps.

Thanks bro. Your inputs are well noted

Hello Gurus in the house. I need a scrutiny on my proposed transcript. My interview is this Friday 17th of May.

vo: what are you going to do in the US.

me: I'm going for a PhD program in Physics, with specialization in condensed matter physics.

vo: why did you choose US

me: US is a superpower. the research facilities available are world class. The highest powered magnetic laboratory in the world is in FSU where I'll be studying.

vo (cuts in) so why Florida State university.

me: As I've said earlier, there is the presence of the national high magnetic field laboratory which is the highest powered lab in the world. The research work of Dr xxxxx who will
be supervising me was a huge deciding factor for me because it matches my research interest. he is working on the fabrication of nanomaterials with improved optoelectronic, biological, and chemical properties suitable for use in solar energy harvesting and LEDs.

vo: how many other schools did you apply to?

me: 7

vo: how many gave you admission.

me: 2 though another 2 are yet to respond.

vo: who will be sponsoring you.

me: I have an assistantship and a deans scholarship that covers my tuition and stipends.

vo: what qualified you for that?

me: the strength of my application did. I graduated with a first class for my Bsc and also a distinction grade for my Msc. my robust teaching experience with students ranging from secondary school to university students is also a factor that was considered.

vo: what are your plans after graduation

me: I intend come back to my alma mata to pick up a lecturing appointment. I was appointed a Tutorial assistant there during my masters program and it will be a delight to be back there.

vo: Are you married.

me: yes with a baby.

vo: so why are you not going with them.

me: our baby is just 7 months old, and the change in environment, particularly weather condition, may likely tell so much on him, and I don't want to take that risk.

vo: I will be approving your visa. pick your passport in the address circled (hands over the white paper) in 3 working days time.

me: thanks so much.

Please I need scrutiny. I actually envisage a short interview.

Miaanita:
Good evening guys, I got an admission from Purdue university with full funding and have accepted the admission by writing the graduate coordinator.

Pls what is the next step to take so as to get my I-20 form.. Will I have to upload any financial document again cos am confused pls..

Anyone in the house to help me figure this out or will I have to call the admission office to ask about what next to do...

Anyone available to pick my call so that we can talk better on phone pls..

What should be done to get my l-20 form pls?

Also whats the official financial support document needed for a person that has funding pls?

God bless you as you do this

That's huge. Since you got funding which will include stipend, all you should do is upload the proof of funding instead of statement of account.

I also got full funding from my school, and what I uploaded is my proof of funding.

Daringtohope:
I posted my transcript about F2 visa rejection in Lagos a couple of weeks ago. I decided to reapply immediately, and I was able to get a date in Abuja. The screening process was quite long and tedious compared to Lagos. Also, my baby was a bit restless, so I kept moving back and it took a while for my turn. This is the transcript of the interview as I can remember it;

VO: Good afternoon.

Me: Good afternoon Ma.

VO: Pass me your passport.

I gave her our passports and I-20s. She took her time to go through the I-20 and typed for a while.

VO: Where is husband studying?

Me: He is studying Molecular Biology in the University of ABC.

VO: How long have you been married?

Me: We have been married for 4 years it will be 5 years in a few months.

VO: How many children do you have?

Me: We have one child.

VO: Has he visited since he left?

Me: Yes, he visited us in August of last year.

VO: I can see that there is a shortfall in the living expenses on the I-20, how do you pay the rest?

Me: My husband has full funding and we have some personal savings.

She excused herself and left the cubicle with the passport and I-20 for about 5 minutes. While she was away, I was worried that maybe she was not convinced about the funding. Therefore, when she came back, I quickly said;

Me: I have the funding letter from his school here, would you like to see it?

VO: That wouldn’t be necessary (while smiling).

VO: Was he working before he left for the United States?

Me: He was working as a lecturer, and he is currently on study leave.

VO: What will you be doing in the U.S?

Me: I will be busy raising my child as well as providing physical and emotional support for my husband.

VO: Have you traveled before?

Me: No, I have not had a reason to travel.

VO: Do you or your husband have any relatives in the United States?

No: We don’t have any relatives in the U.S.



VO: I will be approving your visa. Please excuse me I need to get a document for you.

Me: Thank you Ma. (I few tears of joy rolled down from my eyes.)

She left and came back with a document containing instruction for student visa applicants stating that students are only allowed to enter U.S 30 days before the start of the program and not after the start date on the I-20. It also contains a reminder to take along and present I-20 at the port of entry.

I give all praises and thanks to Almighty Allah. I prayed fervently, did several mock interviews, and prepared written answers to likely questions. I big thank you to everyone on this thread. I learned a lot from here. By the way, I use full hijab that covers me from head to toe. I hope this will encourage and be useful for someone.

Congrats ma. I'm encouraged by this your testimony.

4gunners:


Do you mean you had Skype interview with your POI. Which program did you apply to?

Not with my POI. The Prof that interviewed me did on behalf of graduate admission committee. And again, I think he was interested in my application. I applied to Physics Dept

4gunners:
When did you receive your USF admit, I applied since November but I've not heard from them.

I had a Skype interview with them Jan 31 and I was told the grad admission committee will send message early march or late February

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GboyegaD:


Very feasible provided your funding can cover the amount needed for the 3 of you. She can say she is a stay at home mom since you had your child and you guys want to remain together. If you have some good savings, go with the account to show additional proof of funds resides what you get from the funding.

Thanks Boss. Noted

LagosismyHome:


It feasible but nobody can predict the outcome. You just have to go for it and hope for the best.

Some people have been given together and some have been denied so it hard to say. Just be prepared to defend how you intend to take care of all 3 and why you need your family to be there. If they are not given then they can always try again.

It might be better to go first , secure yours first and they go for theirs later even if it a few days later

Thanks so much

please house, I need help out

samdgreat2011:
Good morning to everyone here (Nigerian time).

I did a Skype interview yesterday for my PhD application to USF. It was a very friendly chat, took around 23 mins. Seems I'm going to get a good funding.

My question is this.

I wish to go with my wife and baby. How feasible is it for us to get our f1 and f2 visas at the same time and travel together (I'm referring to visa application/VO issues).


I know there issues about home ties etc, hence this question.

Good morning to everyone here (Nigerian time).

I did a Skype interview yesterday for my PhD application to USF. It was a very friendly chat, took around 23 mins. Seems I'm going to get a good funding.

My question is this.

I wish to go with my wife and baby. How feasible is it for us to get our f1 and f2 visas at the same time and travel together (I'm referring to visa application/VO issues).


I know there issues about home ties etc, hence this question.

Please add me to the group. 08137800925

DengXioping:
For those whose interview was slated for 04/09/18. We've created a WhatsApp group where we can interact and discuss about logistics.
You can join via the link below: https:///0sK83Hjr63201rrLm3wUtz

Thanks.

You can also hit me up on 08169024819 to join the group.

I've not fully concluded if I will be going. I'm in Ibadan.

samdgreat2011:
I was invited for the test and interview. My date is 05/09/18. I applied for Assistant Lecturer, Physics

I was invited for the test and interview. My date is 05/09/18. I applied for Assistant Lecturer, Physics

Timika:
That looks like it, But who will confirm that to us?

I think application for Abuja closed earlier than that of Lagos. Let's still hope that we'll get messages from Lagos.

OLUGBENGA08:
Has anyone received any feedback from EducationUSA OFP?

Nothing yet.

I contacted them, and I was told those shortlisted will be invited for an interview. From the response, it seems they've started contacting some people; interview will be in batches I guess. See the response below.

We are contacting them by email. If you have been shortlisted, you will contacted when it is time for you to be interviewed.

Has anyone got any response for the application made?

folmus:


Everything you need is on this thread. No need personalized emails: Oya take this:

femi312:
There is this saying that says ''If we don't fight we have failed, but if we fight we can either fail or succeed''. So forget the tuition part for now and put in some work. First, you need to decide on the course you want to study, To save you some stress start from this website http://graddecision.org/ to know the application process, So step 1) Decide on the course you want to study 2) Search for schools using a)www.msinus.com (open this website with a laptop, you should see a list of school and ranking for some of the most common courses, you can start from there b)www.gradschools.com c)www.google.com (you can just type 'msc in bla bla in the us in google' d) www.usnews.com e) www.4icu.org . 3) check up the website of the schools you find, to see the requirements. most schools will require GRE and some will require both gre and toefl . 4) Register for standardize exam and take it. You can register for gre as soon as you are ready and prepared to take the exam. Its done online at www.ets.org. You can also get all the information you need about the exam on the website. You will get adequate materials to prepare for the exam in this dropbox I created https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t9ot6d07hp1lkm7/AADL_dTihjEvNBRCBsmAcoXja?dl=0

TOEFL is an English test required by some US universities. though, some schools waive due to the fact that Nigeria is an Anglophone country.
For toefl, all you need are the speaking noteful videos in the link below, the ets toefl guide is enough to ace the exam for other sections. Just download the toefl ETS Guide from there website and the simulation test.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/45tvc3ifi8wh8sh/AACXR5j6l3nsWK8vZx5P28TVa?dl=0

As for the Tuition, if you have good results (GRE, GPA, Toefl), SOP and LOR; US schools do offer assistanship to graduate students. This can either be Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant or Administrative Assistant. Depending on the school, if you get an assistantship, your Tuition will be waived and you will also be paid a monthly stipend that can take care of your living expenses. One advice, once you shortlist schools, send emails to the grad cord of the schools and ask specific questions relating to that course and funding opportunities, be very explicit.

Lastly, there are basically 2 admission session in the US, Spring (Jan) and Fall (August). Schools admit more students in Fall, so Its advisable you plan towards Fall 2018. If you plan to resume in fall 2018, make sure you submit all your application documents before ending of Dec 2017. If you don't give it a trial, you will never know.My philosophy in life is to always do my part, with that I don't get to regret later. Above all, if you believe in God,pray to him..if not, good for you.

If you have any question, drop it here and you should get more than one good answer.

I plan to write my GRE around October. Planning for 2018 admissions. I have contacted some schools and I have an idea of schools I'll be applying to.

I'll appreciate any further advice.Thanks

iminabo:
Please send to me-speaktosylvester@gmail.com , thanks and God bless

Please I also need help.

samdgreat2011@gmail.com

Yes I got the same thing. Also not sure of what to expect.

Faithdamsel:


U can authenticate ur documents all in one day if u go dere on tym. Pls try and do NPC attestation of birth, its very important. Best of luck..

sorry for asking many questions. Do I need to get add transcript to the document that needs to be legalized, because my school only requested me to get a DV without stating what it should comprise of. was thinking only certificates would do.

leviizu:
please faithdamsel, heloo! I have booked an appointment to legalise my documents on the 9th of june, can I legalise and pre enroll the same day?
do I need details of my account balance to pre enroll?

I also booked 9th of June. Have you done your Abuja things? I still have to go all the way to Abuja for certification and the likes. At what point do you think the DV will be released. Can't afford to spend all that amount and miss the deadline of 25th.

Faithdamsel:

First go to abuja and authenticate ur document at ministry of education and foreign affairs den proceed to d embassy for legalization wich is 110k and pre enrollment wich is 13k. Read tru d trend carefully, u will find d ans u need. Best of luck.

Yea thanks I read through it. The only question that has not been answered is about how long it takes before one can get it.

Hello friends, please I need help concerning how to obtain a Dichiarazione di Valore. I read through some of the stuffs on this thread and saw many things. Below is a part of the message sent to me by the school and I've been asked to submit before June 25


However, as the course is a Master's of the Trieste University (UniTS), the rule of UniTS is that, as a student,
you can be registered only if you can obtain from the Italian Embassy in your country a "Dichiarazione di Valore"
which certifies that your curriculum studiorum is equivalent to the Italian "Laurea Specialistica"
(12 years of primary and secondary school and a University study degree allowing you to enter in a Ph.D. programme).
We are writing to the Italian Embassy in your country in this respect (see attached letter).

What is the first thing to do?
Is it the same thing as legalization?
Will I have to pay N52K?

please help a brother in need.