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gbadeolu1:
Hello guys. Got my visa approved today at the Abuja consulate.
2nd time attempt. Again, first to be interviewed.

Here's my my transcript:

VO: Good morning (I replied)
VO: have you ever been to the US before?
Me: No. Not to the US.
VO: OK. How about any other country?
Me: Yes.
VO: Where?
Me: China. (He didn't hear, and I had to repeat that)
VO: for how long were you there?
Me: 2 years (he said oh, cool)
VO: what did you go for?
Me: I went there for my Master's program.
VO: Ok.
*The conversation above took place under the first one minute or so, even before taking my biometrics*

VO: ok, please place your fingers for capturing. (I did)
VO: pass me your passport and documents. (He perused my i20 and typed at length. At a point he nodded his head as though in agreement with something. That sent a relaxing feel across my mind. I was like, this man is getting convinced I'm worthy o. lol

VO: What's your highest qualification?
Me: Master's degree
VO: In what?
Me: Mechanical Engineering.
VO: what's your specific area in mechanical engineering during your MS?
Me: Electrochemical Corrosion (At this point, I was uneasy because my PhD research will not be exactly in this area any longer, and I will have to explain why it so. I wasn't really happy at this point. Thanks I have my nose mask on, cos my smile went away momentarily. lol)

VO: Ok, I see you have assistantship. How much of your tuition does it cover?
Me: My tuition is around 33k but my overall expenses is $52,741 and that's even below my assistantship. And I have about 4k in surplus.
VO: Yeah, that's right.
VO: Are you single or married?
Me: I'm married. (He briefly glanced at my ring finger, it was empty.
VO: So, will your family go with you to the US?
Me: No they won't. (He waited for more explanation) I continued to say, "but I plan to pay scheduled visit to Nigeria at least once in an academic session". A beautiful expression came on his face when he heard "scheduled visit" I really could perceive it. And he continued to type at length.

VO: What does your wife do?
Me: She's into sales of clothing materials, shoes and bags.
VO: Ok. He puts my newest passport in a box beside him leaving the old one behind at his front. At this moment, I knew it's a YES!
He handed me the white paper and said "It will take about a week before your visa will be ready and you will need that paper to claim it"
Me: Oh, ok.
VO: You can go.
Me: Wow. Thank you very much. God bless you.
VO: you're welcome.

I'm the happiest man today!!!

babs4swag:
Please anyone going from lagos to missouri university of science and technology who have gotten his or her accommodation should kindly contact me, I need help regarding accommodation

LagosismyHome:
Who said what God cannot do does not exist..... Read your Bible well . God does not lie, that one thing God cannot do

Numbers 23:19
“God is not a man, that He should lie ....

Friedpotato:
Hello brother, your story really touched me and every day we learn that doing it ourselves is the best and not to use any agency of any kind. I finished high school in 2013 but just started school last year august so you have a lot of time ahead of you. Don't be bothered about your friends in school, everyone has their own path and I believe you have chosen the right part.

Now, if you want to make progress, you have a lot of research to do. I know for a fact that public schools in Germany, Norway, Belgium and some other scandinavian countries are tuition free. It appears your parents can pay for the living expenses so you are good to go. Start making your research and reaching out to people who are already there.

pennstate:
What will the program do for you?
The program will provide me with the skills needed to have a successful career as a Hydrogeologist, specifically in the areas of contaminant hydrogeology/groundwater geochemistry. I intend to establish a/my consulting firm (Groundwater Treatment Plant) to provide consulting services to the Nigerian Breweries to help purify their water from radioactive elements before production. As well as State and Federal Ministry of Environment, in the remediation of polluted sites.

I ll be taking courses such as Aquifer Systems, Introduction to Groundwater Modelling, Hydrology, Aqueous Geochemistry.

Uriel12:
Which schools asked?

HollyMadison:
Please where can I get international passport? I need to renew and there’s no booklet in Lagos

Lordsagna:
Alright ma'am, what of school to apply for pre medical?...how much should I budget for the 32-page

Redmi007:
Hello everyone.

Please for those that applied for undergraduate programs. How were you able to Submit your Academic Records (WAEC) because The University of Houston's website says "We prefer these to be submitted electronically through your school counselor via email or the Common Application. They can also be sent by mail to 4434 University Drive, Houston, TX 77204."

Hey man!
Sorry for the late response.

For schools that prefer the docs to be sent electronically through your school. Just do as @Curios2020 said

Invite your counselor or any school rep responsible for that through filling out his email and phone number on the common app then he'll be able to upload it as a PDF or DOCX file through a link which will be sent to him.

However, most schools whose application are through the school website might require you the applicant to submit unofficial copy for now.

Please how were you able to do it thanks...also can NECO be used in place of WAEC

cc
TrillionBrains

HollyMadison:
https://blog.prepscholar.com/colleges-with-no-application-fee



List of USA colleges with no application fee

Redmi007:
Hello good day.

Please may I know the if you applied using waec or neco...also what documents did you use

Emmanuelkanayo1:
Good day everybody, please who is going to Middle Tennessee State University for Fall 2021 kindly chat me

Chiremi:
Hello guys. I just got admission to the University of Colorado Boulder for MSc in Mechanical Engineering fall semester without funding. How do I go about it? Would really appreciate ya'll insights.

Emeritusseun:
Yeah, classes started since three weeks.

Aquilapriscilla:
Hi ,Sir I need your help and I sent you a pm.

Uriel12:
There are not many undergraduate applicants here

Flaame:
Hello bro/sis,I'm in the same category with you but the only difference is I'll be applying as a transfer student from a school in Cyprus to any school generous with findings, please how are these schools you posted here? Are they generous in funding? 09077862197 @whatsApp...

Walspring:
Go ahead and send me mail. Looking forward to it.

zeeLady:
The american educationl journey will take money. People apply to as many schools as they can to boost their chances. I know people who applied to as many as 13 schools. It depends on you. Some people apply to one high end school, One average school and one "low" end school just to be safe. Some people also apply to only schools with less than $30 app fee. The choice is yours. The more schools you apply to, the more options you might have.

Greatadams:
Nice idea but I think Nairaland don’t allow sharing on link so mail me at adamsgreat15@gmail.com for the group link

Greatadams:
Is there anybody here preparing for the SAT is there any sort of whatapp group or we create one to help in the studying by sharing tips and materials

Juwon21:
For those that have traveled for the spring session, or resuming for in-class, I wish you all God's best in your studies. Please don't forget this thread, once awhile we would love to read your traveling experience to the states, tips and advice for others coming too. I love the one that someone on the thread share the last time about things like phones, electrical mouth, pepper etc.

FieryJoe:
Thanks for your response.
I'm applying to:
Delaware state university
University of Georgia
Springfield College
Does anyone have positive or negative experience with these schools?

Emmanuelkanayo1:
Good day everyone ,please does anyone has a format on how to write professors for a PhD position?
Does anyone also know how to secure an assistantship at middle tennessee state university ?

Walspring:
You can use your waec or neco result but if they ask for it to be official then you contact waec or neco office to do that but you pay for it.

Also you can use your school own from JS 1 to SS3 issued by your secondary school.

ashawoKGB:
Your particular scores in all the subject you took during your secondary high school

Firefox01:
Let's connect bro.

Firefox01:
Hi guys, I've been stuck at 300level since 2019 and quite frankly I'm sick and tired already. I'm considering taking SAT and TOEFL and acing it to start all over abroad. Problem is I'm an art student. Do you guys know whether journalism students are funded in US schools scholarship wise?