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TRUMPMAD:
Still showing no date available.

Chidinho10:
Congratulations and I wish you the very best


But this XYZ something is not cool. People are here to learn. Maybe someone here may be interested in your school for fall 19 and knowing you got full financial support will be motivating. If everybody dey XYZ their schools, this thread may not be as cool as it is.

Goodluck!!

Gewezzy1:
I noticed they no longer ask for Standardized test..I.

UjuJoan2:
Questions like that is why I dislike coming to this section. Nigerians Sha . . . SMH!

Joadez01:
Hello house just got admission for masters in Business Administration and Management at American National University, Virginia USA. Please, how do I go about applying for scholarship and preparing for visa interview?

Wuantilla:
Transcript

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning
VO: What program are you going for?
Me: A PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, College Station
VO:What specific research are you going for in Mechanical Engineering
Me: Biomechanics
VO: Can you expantiate on what you’ll be doing in Biomechanics?
Me: Explained what Biomechanics was and my Thesis proposal
VO: Are you married?
Me: No
VO: Any children?
Me: No
VO: Who’ll be sponsoring your education?
Me: My Dad
VO: What does he do?
Me: He’s a retired Operations manager from DPR, but also a distributor for Nestle Plc
VO: Your VISA has been approved. Please pick it up at the designated location. Have a nice day.

Wiseoldman:
Hello House,

Please whats is the criteria for getting scholarship or tuition waiver from for MSC in MECH in US schools. I am asking to check my chances of getting one, as I feel I might be at a disadvantage due to the fact that I don't have a recent research experience. The MSC is for career movement into more technical roles (Design/Research). But the scholarship or some sort of funding would be required to make this move.

Profile:
1. First Class in Engineering.
2. 5 Year production engineering post uni work experience.
3. GRE (320)
4. TOEFL (108)
5. Recent research experience (This is where i have the concern, I don't have a recent research experience, I have 5 year old published paper though).

Please help with pointers and general advice to help build a solid admission case.

Merci.

Ije5oma:
Hello @tufin,

I tried reapply around 4am but I still couldn’t book an appointment..I’m bothered cos my school is resuming soon



Hi Guys

If you were previously refused a visa in the last 6 months and you could not apply, check it NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I checked for someone moments ago and i was able to get a date for the person.

dgreat001:
Lol... He not she.
Thank you for your invaluable opinion. May I, however, note that the study of English in Nigeria is focused on 3 or 4 areas of concentration. Nothing much (academics/discussions) on the area of research I hope to major in: Rhetoric and composition.

So, my thought for going for another master's in English is to redirect my area of research to this new focus. As this will enhance my chances to pick up a lecturing role (in writing units/immersion prog unit) and serve as a background for academic progression in an area I'd like to be an expert and authority in via a PhD degree.

This is on the broader outlook. Thanks.

adedoja99:
Oh, why na!! In my opinion, I don't think they give guys going to study English in the US a chance, like you can study it here, Nigeria is an English speaking country. Another problem is the Master's you hold again

dgreat001:
Good morning everyone. Many thanks to everyone who has made this group quite enlightening. This is my first post here and I think I need more enlightenment.
Visa denied twice at the Lagos consulate

Brief background: I hold an M.A. degree in English (concentration: Syntax) but I was admitted on a full scholarship into Uni of Louisville for a master’s program in Rhetoric and Composition (under English dept). However, on the two occasions of my interview, the need for another master’s in the same discipline was always the brick wall.

VO: Why are you going to the US
Me: I’m going to the US to resume into the dept of English, Uni of Louisville for a master’s programme in Rhetoric and composition
VO: What is your highest qualification?
Me: A master’s in English
VO: So why are you going for a master’s in the same discipline
Me: Though under the broad discipline of English, I am going to study for another master’s because of my change of research focus. My first master’s was on Syntax but my understanding that Rhetoric and composition is a relatively new area of study in Nigeria which has little academics who specialize in it made me decide to take on this master’s to lead discussion in the area and be among those to frontier it into prominence in Nigeria (I might not have fully captured all word-for-word).
VO: Which other schools did you apply to
Me: BGSU, UND, WSU
VO: What made you choose Uof L
Me: The university is one of the well ranked public research institutions with cutting edge research capacities. It gives the opportunity to translate research findings into innovative practices through participation in conferences and workshop. I am excited to state that I was offered the opportunity to present one of my research works at the Discourse and Semiotics workshop also.

I was about furthering with my reasons for the choice of the school and he brought the blue stuff out.

Any help on this will be greatly appreciated as I planto give it a shot one last time. Thank you all.

paulemi:
;DLol..... Badt guy. A'won dedicated PA!

You're obviously doing a nice job as her dedicated PA. We all want to learn, yeah. But it's not really everything that can be shared on here you know..... Things like helping to critique my SoP when I'm done writing for example.
Cc: LagosismyHome

paulemi:
You're right ma'am. I do have relatives in Sacramento, and that's one of the major reasons the school is my preferred school. I'm hoping that should help reduce expenses at least.

LagosismyHome, I've seen how you help people on here with your wealth of experience on USA travel issues, I could gain a lot from your knowledge. I wonder if you would mind if I sent you a PM occasionally when the need arises.
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bod911:
Oh thanks, have you heard of anyone able to book?

bod911:
Bro, please have you been able to book an appointment? Any changes.

tyma21:
Is it possible to change the sponsor’s name and moreover won’t it be like *what changed and why did she change her mind*?

Getting a sponsor is not a difficult thing just thinking about how feasible its going to be.

Please can i get your number so i can chat with you privately?

tyma21:
I went for my Interview today and was denied.
Please here is my transcript. I will really appreciate if i can get anyone to help me to know where i went wrong cos i will be applying for another interview soon and if possible anyone have idea of the earliest date and help me with better preparation.

VO: Goodmorning,pls pass me your Visa nd i20
VO: can you tell me your educational qualifications?
Me: i had my first degree in Law at the UNi... after which i proceeded for my 1yr certification at the Nigerian Law school as a Legal Practisioner
VO: ooh! So you are a lawyer
Me: Yes, i am
VO: where are you going to?
Me: i am going to the USA for my masters degree in public Administration at the Uni of Illinois,Springfield.

VO: how many school did you apply to and what interest you about the school?
Me: i applied to just UIS and aside from the fact that the school offers a masters degree program in a course that alines with my profession as a legal practitioner, the school also provides a form of liberal arts system in which i do not only get to offer MPA only as a masters degree course but also offers as a graduate degree course in public sector labour relations. And also prior to my interview, i had exchanged several emails with a lecturer in the department who advised me on the importance of having a qualification in MPA as a legal practitioner.

VO: why MPA?
Me: i choose MPA because the course is a plus to my career as a legal practitioner as it will enable me understand the legislative complexities involved in policy making, analysis and decision making and also to ensure sustainability and efficiency in the processess involved in formulating, implementing and enforcement of this policies into law.

VO: what career plan do you hve with MPA?
Me: upon my graduation as an MPA holder i am returning back to my country as cos as a degree in MPa you can work in any government parastatals. i would be working as an Administrative Service Manager ensuring proper analysis of incentives, ensuring policies are made subject to societal needs and also as a liason officer to policy affected group such as the labour sector.

VO: what part of Administration?
VO: Administration of policies in areas of social inclusion, rights and sustainability of the rules of law.

VO: did you write any exam?
Me: Yes, i wrote an online examfrom the school which ranges from English, mathematics,QR and Verbal Reasoning. Every other exams was waived for me due to my results from the University.( all the exams was waived)

VO: who is your sponsor?
Me: My aunt

VO:why is she sponsoring you and why cant your parent sponsor you?
Me: she has been the one sponsoring my education right from secondary school.
VO: sorry .......


He was typing all through the interview and i made sure I maintained a good eye contact. He stopped typing when he asked for my sponsor.

TWoods:
If you knew this already why did you bother to ask the question? Feel free to use it for whatever purpose.

ghs007:
I called the US consulate in Lagos today and was told that if denied a visa, you can reapply at any time and I also went to the consulate for the education USA orientation today and confirmed from a visa officer present during the orientation that appointments can be scheduled anytime after denial.

Mervyn98:
Is it true that I have to wait for six months after being denied a student visa before reapplying?

whyqueu:
Good Morning guys ,


I went for my interview today for 6:30 am.

Window 3,



VO : Good morning and Why are you going to the US
Me : For my Master in Agricultural Science with a concentration in Plant Breeding

VO: what School
Me : Tarleton State University for my masters

VO: Why Tarleton
Me : I choose Tarleton State university because of the Opportunity to Research with two Professor, Prof Ted Ford and Professor Bradt Poe. Professor Ted ford research on Plant Breeding for the past 25 years coupled with hundreds of research and journal that's I'm a fan of . The most interest part is that he has given me and opportunity to reaserch with him along side Prof Brady Poe on a Research topic on " Variability and Use of multiple seed vigour indices to predict field emergency and potential longevity performance in Vigna Uniculata " he cuts in

VO : How many school did I apply to
Me : 5 schools

VO: Any standardised Exam
Me : TOEFL

VO : Score
Me:91

VO: Where do I work
Me: INternational Institute of Tropical Agriculture

VO: Who is your Sponsor
Me: Actually my father is my main sponsor and I also have some Personal saving that I have been saving for years for this journey

VO: that's very Good! Do you have your Father's Bank statement ?
Me: No

VO: Okay
Nah so VO they type for like 2 minutes they look my i20 like say tomao no dey

Naso : e give me white letter say make I send the bank statement showing the available money for the journey.I should send it to any DHL in white paper and all...

Naso I waka gegeli oo... The embassy was full like rice today ..VO just they give blue everywhere.


Please Guy: my problem is my father doesn't have a money in one bank (He's also a stoke broker and all) because its not safe to have a single bank. That's why I didn't go with one .. but now my fear is ..If I transfer money to the account now and send the bank statement with my ID card it won't be a Red Flag ?? Send the money now to the account won't sound as if it a problem
Please advice and Kindly help me .

Please I'm really scared oooo.

cc sorelee
lagosismyhome
TheAmerican
uncle twoods
femi312
imperiouxx
bigfrancis21

Please all I need serious advice so as not to miss it ...I need your help .. You guys are all I have !! please kind help !

Mervyn98:
Please guys, I'm trying to schedule an appointment but they are telling me no available appointment dates. Is anyone else experiencing this?

bigfrancis21:
Has anyone denied recently been able to successfully schedule another appointment?

ezenwa28:
Hello house, please my wife has a HND in computer science, Is there any possibility for her to apply for nursing program in US what will be the requirements . Thank you

sekinatmi:
Hello wonderful people,

I have been trying to create profile so I can book appointment but I have not been to. Please I need help

bod911:
Even for those denied in the last 6 month?

yuscodguy:
Good evening my people, I need your help on this gurus. I was denied b1/b2 visa last year which makes me to have a login detail. So I want to schedule my appointment now but I don't know the email address I used then, please what can I do.

Sorelee:
honestly it is a drastic step and i dont think its fair enough. I will advice that applicants who fall in this category should try booking late at night/midnight,who knows they might just be lucky to get a date ......anyone tried this method?

Quoran:
Yeah. Some can barely get an appointment date yet some others have been interviewed multiple times in a short while. I think that's what they are trying to fix.

LagosismyHome:
Quota is some thing different

There is a "rumor" because I don't know if it confirmed.

For F1 who have been recently denied / refused visa , when you try to reschedule it blocks you and say no appointment is available. So technically not allowing anyone who has been refused to apply within 6 months

Quoran:
Are You sure about this ? A woman who's a former visa officer on Quora (Kathryn Berck) said there's nothing like Quota for student visas. She said it does exist for visa categories like H1-B.