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Hey Good People of Nairaland,
I had my interview today, i practiced well, did lots of mocks with someone, read nairaland transcripts like dieeeeeeeeeeee, downloaded both transcripts on the first page of this thread, and more importantly, i prayed and asked God for Favour which i expereinced today.

6:30am appointment today.

Transcript:
I was interviewed by a Black American, she wasnt even smiling.
The person just ahead of me and myself were both approved. I think every other person na blue paper

VO: Can i have your i-20 and passport?
Me: Hands over both documents.
VO: How did you hear about Tennessee Tech
Me: One of my lecturers back at Unilag had his phd at Tennessee Tech, so it was recommended, i also spoke to current students of the school (Waves hand like policeman for me to stop)
VO: did you apply to other schools.
Me: Yes
VO: How many
Me: 8 others
VO: Name them
Me: names about 7
VO: Why Tennesse Tech?
Me: Two profs are interested in me( i named both profs) (She cuts me off again)
VO: Was tennessee the only school that gave you funding?
ME: YEs, i had impressive scores
VO: Where do you work
Me: ** NIgeria
VO: what do you do?
Me: I am a tech consultant
VO: How about housing and all?
Me: I spoke to students of the school and they told me about the off campous and on campus accommodation
VO: you mean you haven’t made plans yet?
Me: I was waiting to get my Visa Approved before finalizing on my housing plans.
VO: WIll you get monthly stipends?
Me: YES
VO: Do you have an idea of how much?
Me: Yes aboout a $*, and housing goes for about $**
VO: Pick up your Visa at bla bla bla...
She then smiles and said some things that i wasn’t interested in listening.

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I was tensed like tennesssee....
But in all, just be confident, smile, make gestures with hands..Dont talk too fast (she gestured to me to slow down) and more importantly PRAYYYY

Wuantilla:
Fellowship of $4000
In-State Tuition waiver

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Wuantilla:
I received some stipend and a TA position.

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Anfieldboss:
Bros I'm telling u from experience. I'm an Electrical Engineer, I wrote Applied Instrumentation and Control last year, the questions were purely Process Control. All Control candidates write the same exam whether you're an Electrical or Chemical Engineer.

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