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bracelum:
Hahaha! Clap for yourself. Unfortunately, not everyone thinks the same way you do.

The cost of education (not just education) is not only the value attached to the $$ sign in the tuition. In everything we purchase, there are monetary and non-monetary costs as well as monetary and non-monetary benefits. When faced with such a situation, a smart person will open a spreadsheet and run the numbers. A smart person will evaluate the alumni benefits, the location, the quality of education, the network, the career opportunities, the prestige (yeah, the prestige) and the quality of classmates. All these are benefits and costs that are not associated with tuition but are what determines the educational experience of people. Depending on what you want to get out of the educational experience, these factors are even more influential than the tuition.

After running the numbers, a smart person will choose the option that provides the highest utility. I believe the 18-year-old boy did something similar and that was why I was moved to provide the best guidance I could provide. Some people are just too damn smart and age is never a determining factor for smartness.

So, next time, when faced with two decisions like that, never compare the monetary costs alone. If you do so, you will lose out on a hell lot of utility. I don't expect you understand or accept, but you don't take a horse to a river and force it to drink water. Use your brain well!

For someone that wants to have a wonderful educational experience (including those factors I listed), Northeastern University trumps the University of Arkansas significantly. I'm beginning to think that you are a student at the University of Arkansas which explains why you are getting so emotional about the issue.

No more comments on this again.

No need to even talk more over this. As if success is based on the school you attend. Rubbish!!! I will never take a huge loan just to attend a top ranked school and spend 4 to 10 years of my life working to pay the loan. Everyone with his or her choices.

CuteRedd:
you are assuming the amount is the issue whereby the transcript didn’t show any hint of that being the problem. @bolded Good, that’s the best we can all do which is to advice people and not otherwise as I stated earlier. Not everyone agrees with our school of thought on matters and that should be ok. I am not even in support nor against his decision i just want us to be careful in denigrating people’s decisions when we don’t have enough context.

I am not assuming, i know the tuition fees for Northeastern University, it's very expensive.. The bottom line is that he couldn't prove why he chose the expensive school over a less expensive one. Both are very good schools. Put yourself in the V.O position, why do you want to spend over 20m per year for a program? Without a good answer, a V.O might not approve the person.

chiboy429:
Most schools but not all schools offers free tuition even in some schools that offer free tuition there are some courses within the school that requires tuition. Schools that offers free tuition requires you take of your living expenses which the German embassy requires you to block 8700€ in a German account before you would be offered a visium.

I thought the 8700€ is required by the german embassy for all schools or a sponsor in Germany before issuing a visa. Is there an exception to this? Kindly throw more light

CuteRedd:
lol as I said it’s your opinion. There are a million factors to choose Harvard are you kidding me? the exposure, networks, contacts, doors, prestige etc! Unparalleled!! UF bawo? There are some jobs you can’t even get without going to certain schools eg Consulting jobs (McKinsey,Bain etc). We can be too short sighted when it comes to these things I think it’s the Nigerian Mentality.

I believe there are other schools cheaper than the university you attended. With cheaper accommodations and cost of feeding. Why you attended your school is your choice and no one should hassle you for that. We all have different goals and pursuits abeg. Anyone wanting to take a risk for factors best known to him/her in choosing a better but expensive school shouldn’t be tagged unreasonable.

Pls it’s one thing to advice people it’s another to call nonsense people’s life decisions.

Well you are getting the whole picture wrong. A V.O will want to know why you chose such an expensive school without any form of funding over another good school that's quite affordable. Seeing 65k$ on your i20 screens an alarm on their head they will want to know why you are spending such amount of money. So if you tell the V.O about jobs you can't get with UF, you are indirectly telling him/her that you are eyeing the big money over there and might permanently stay over there and that means you haven't overcome the 214B non immigrant rule. Also taking a huge loan just cos you want to attend a top ranked school is not a nigerian thing and i won't advice anyone to do that. If you have the money to pay, then give a good reason why you chose the school. Well, Lagosismyhome has answered what's on my mind.

CuteRedd:
doesnt make sense for you maybe. There are various reasons why one chooses a school regardless of how expensive it is pls!.... Him wanting to go to NEU because of his friend is another thing entirely. As I mentioned earlier nothing from his transcript shows that he can’t afford the fees. He wasn’t even asked that at all.

V.O knows only few nigerians can actually afford US tuition fees without any form of assistantship. His honesty would have saved him but he flopped when asked why he chose the school. The V.O will conclude he is going there cos of his friend.

bracelum:
So, based on your explanation, if I choose Harvard University over the University of Florida, it is an unwise decision. Right?

Considering that Harvard is damn expensive but ranked higher, and the University of Florida is a good and cheaper school.

So if harvard university gave you admit and the tuition fees is 85k$ without funding, then you choose it over university of florida that's also well respected and the tuition fee is 35k$. How is choosing harvard university a good choice. How many Nigerians can afford their tuition fees? Let's be realistic and leave ranking aside now. We haven't even talked about living expenses in both states

CuteRedd:
so if a school is more expensive than the other I shouldn’t choose the more expensive but better ranked school? Don’t see how that should be a factor at all. Also coupled with the fact that his financial ability wasn’t asked. What I can point out is she obviously has a different position on the ranking of both schools.

Maybe Arkansas is ranked better in Journalism than Northeastern because I wonder why she was shaking her head.

Just because a school is better ranked with huge tuition fee, then you choose it over another good school with low tuition fees? Doesn't make sense. Don't you think the V.O might be thinking he wants to go and meet his friends over there probably stay with him if he can't afford to pay the fees later. Just take a look at Northeastern university tuition fees and the cost of living in boston, you Will shake your heard. University of arkansas should have been a good choice, cost of living in arkansas is lower too.

ManOfPeace2000:
I had my f1 visa but was denied. here is my transcript
vo:go morning. pass my your passport and i20
meI couldn't return the greeting because questions are coming very fast) I passed them
vo:what school
me: Northeastern University
vo:how did you know about this school
me:my senior in secondary School is currently a student of this University (cut in(
vo:who is he to you
me:he's a good friend of mine
vo: thanks for telling me the truth
vowas busy typing)why this school
me: because they offer experimental program which turn classroom experience into real life.they also provide Excellent learning program through internship program , which I believe will help me learn from expert in my field ( cut in)
vo: that's ok. how many school did you apply to
me:3
vo: name them
me:Northeastern University, Ohio State University and University of Arkansas
vo:were you admitted to University of Arkansas
me: yeah
vo:why did you choose Northeastern University over them
methis is the only time she was paying good attention to me and she was also trying her possible best to understand me. but I was under tension) Northeastern University was my top choice and widely recognized in us than iniversity of Arkansas (she was nodding in disagreement)
vo:what do you want to study
me: liberal studies
vo:why
me:this course will enable me to become a journalist so choosing liberal studies will improve my writing,and critical thinking (cut in)
vo:sorry I can't approve your Visa
me: please why
vo: handed me the blue paper.

am open for any advice or suggestions

am 18years , finished school last year. no exam. no scholarship but none of them were asked.
I really messed up
I want to reapply next month.because I really need to study in us . I was under pressure during my interview that's why I said lot of rubbish
I plan to reapply next month. because I really need to study in us so as to make my dreams come true

Your problem started on why you chose northeastern over university of arkansas. If Northeastern university didn't offer you any form of funding and you chose it over university of arkansas, then you made a wrong choice cos Northeastern university though ranked higher, the tuition fee is very high and your answer on why you chose it doesn't sound convincing at all if not to go and meet your friend, probably stay with him. Please choose university of arkansas and refire or find a good reason why you chose Northeastern university.

chiboy429:
congratulations sis, thats quite a remarkable success and achievement so far. this is a result of hard word and determination. I tap into your testimony sis. I would like to get info from you asap as my situation is similar to that of yours.

although, my msc focus is at uni bayreuth Germany . I have beeb given admission but no funding yet . so I mailed my course coordinator about it he asked me to forward a Motivation letter indicating my funding needs . I need a compelling mail like yours to streamline mine. I would like to speak with you more on this , I am not a burden and can work independently with little supervision.

Thank you so much.
God bless you more
Best regards

I thought germany is free education?

fairheart:
You are not consistent enough. You can't be dabbling from a school to school and expect the VO to take you serious. 2 refusal shouldn't have pushed you to abandon the school; why not push on the third time with the same school, or chill for a year and then reapply? You've got to show you know what you are doing. Have we talked before?

There is nothing wrong in changing school as far as you have a reason for it. He got GA in the new school, so why can't he change? Or you expect him to stick with same school that didn't offer any funding?

Abacino007:
I have been denied 4 times
2 for wichita State University
2 For Central Michigan University

Okay i pray you get it this time. If it's me, i would have changed school and aim for full funding. All the best this time

Abacino007:
Central Michigan University

Which school did you use for your previous interview?

Abacino007:
BSc Economics (3.65) finished 2016
27 years of age
IELTS (6.5)
GMAT (450)
Going for MA Economics (CMU)

GA with monthly stipends with 50% tuition fee waiver which qualifies me for instate Tuition fee.

I have been denied 4 times already. This will be my fifth attempts

Which of the CMU?

Davidkking:
Someone should reply abeg nah?

No one here can tell you your chances, Only the v.o can decide. Many have gotten visa with student loan.

sillysassysally:
Guys, i wanted to share that i got admission to do my MSc in Finance at McGill University. I remember how the journey all started here, trying to prep for GRE and what not...

I wish everyone awaiting admission decisions all the best!

Wow congrats. Was there funding attached to the offer?

JoeBazz:
Please when? Because I applied 2nd week of February and I haven't gotten admission decision

Last year Dec

JoeBazz:
Hello house,
Has anyone gotten admission for fall 2019 at yeshiva university?

Yes i got admission there

solihp:
I got admitted into American University for both their MS Biostatistics and Statistics. If I was to attend I would have chosen the Biostatistics as it was the best match for me in all the schools, I am actually drawn to it. However, I was given a teaching assistantship position with some funding that is inadequate. Pretty sad about this particular offer

Pick the one with TA, when you get to USA, you switch to your choice of course

handoffire:
Yes I have, No response from him yet after that.

I also emailed the departmental secretary about two days ago about Graduate Assistantship opportunities. , but no response from her also , am thinking of sending the email again but I don't want to look desperate.

Send him a reminder. Sometimes they do forget.

handoffire:
I emailed a Professor after being admitted into University of Missouri; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering for MS fall 2019 to be considered as an MS candidate under his supervision with consideration for assistanship: The professor replied that he would be happy to consider me as an advisee, that i should send him my Resume,
Transcript and any publications/project report.

What does he mean by consider me as an advisee and is there a chance of getting a GA from an academic advisor?".

Do what he said first and see the result.

Callmeibironke:
Hello,

Can one earn a Master's degree in a different course from the one in B.sc.

Microbiology - B.Sc.
Looking at Data Science - M.Sc.

No working experience in data science

You should be concerned about get visa with the course since you don't have any experience in data science. Better you go for a related course to avoid visa wahala then switch when u get to the school.

pragya2017:
I have a question as regards this. For instance if i have $40,000 on my I20 as cost of attendance from the school. If my program is two years, will the VO multiply it by 2? and check it against my bank statement or they will just check the $40,000 against the bank statement.

Thank you

If you are sponsoring yourself, the V.O will multiply it by 2. But if you have a sponsor, they will use balance for 1year.

clemenzo4real:
Please, I need it. My mail is clement.odumenya@yahoo.com. my phone number is 07061850942. I have the requirements.

Delete your details. He is not real! He is indirectly looking for people that will patronize him with his 50% discount which I don't think is real too

If you got the offer, kindly signify ... else we tag it fake

RazurSharp:
Hello guys, I have a challenge. I graduated with 4.1 GPA in Computer Science and I don't have GRE. Are there good State schools in the US that can admit me for MS in any computer related course without GRE. I found some schools, but they ones I saw all have their computer programs Online which could affect my visa chances.

Kindly recommend good public schools (non red flag) that can admit me. Please, assist a brother. I need to apply quickly.

Why are you all avoiding GRE. This is something that could open doors to lots of opportunities for you. Please try and write it

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Rickramzy:
Seriously? Oh I'm finished!

Thanks a lot @Time2win

You are not finished. Just look for someone who can help you. Also message @walspring here, he can assist

Rickramzy:
Please I need help ooh, where do I pay my SERVISFEE in Abuja today, please its urgent!


Please help a brother!

You cant pay it in Nigeria. Look for a friend in USA or go to Eco bank at seme border and pay it

Moneymaker13:
Pls gurus in the hous, can someone with a third class apply for assistanship?

Have you gotten admission?

Yildiz:
Good morning all,
I recently sent a prof. at cleveland state university an email for an opening in his lab but he did not response. Just today I saw an email for the department Chair offering me a teaching assistantship. The offer came as an attached pdf file with my name on the letter. He also sent me an advert to apply to the department. On the teaching assistantship pdf, part of the conditions is for me to apply to the the school. I am just confused about the whole thing. He gave me 9 days to accept the offer.
First of all his email checks out on the department website. How should I proceed please.

Apply to the department formally, then mail them on what next to do.

Abdulrahmon68:
Thanks for the quick response and for enlightening me.

Could you please assist me with the names of the schools with low tuition fee? And the steps apply for the admission. Thanks very much!

Use the nairaland search button, someone has posted it earlier but i can't remember the particular page.