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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by linux28: 1:43pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
hi every1 pls why do us embassy reject community college student :i was just rejected! pls cn anyone tell me skul in the states tht dont require sat or toefl for application for admission. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by FutureDon(m): 2:08pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
@Ricky Rozay Learn to be logical with whatever appraisal you have to make. I don't want to make direct comments to what you've just said, as it's not the reason why we are here 2 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by RickyRozay: 2:10pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
linux28: hi every1 Sorry about your Denial bro.. If you have been following this thread lately, you will see that community colleges are seen as RED FLAGS at the Embassy.. The VOs see it as an associate degree/Diplomas and students willing to study at community colleges are seen as potential immigrants, and are Marked as students who are Unserious and willing to travel to the US by any means possible.. Desperados as we call them.. I have lots of schools in the US that don't require SAT, I usually put it up here for peeps to check them out, but I have come to realise that if I keep doing that then I'm not helping you guys... You need to take the SAT.. It is not difficult and when you take the SAT then apply to a good 4 year university.. Most especially a state university because they are always cheap and affordable and they are ACCEPTABLE at the Embassy.... So, when you do all this things, then I can Boldly say to you that you have 95% Chance of getting your F-1 Student Visa if you cover the loop holes and do all the required I told you above... And always make sure you contribute on this thread.. Try to say something. Don't be in the dark. You guys should stop killing urself secretly in one corner, assuming you have posted here about this community college, different peeps here would have advised you further and you wouldn't have been denied today... So I will advice you take your time to read previous threads and I promise you will gain a lot and see some useful tips... Cheers bro.. 2 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by RickyRozay: 2:10pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
linux28: hi every1 |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by RickyRozay: 2:15pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
FutureDon: @Ricky Rozay I definately know it's about the UK issue... There is one thing you need to know is that the truth really hurts... I say what I know, because I have been on that issue for long.... No worry u won't understand wetin person eyes don see... If dem show you Honey and YoYo Bitters, u wan tell me say u no go know which one sweet pass. Cheers bro.. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by linux28: 2:16pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
[quote author=Ricky Rozay] i ave written toefl already am planning to write sat (even the us embassy ask for sat)by oct(next available date). i want to start applying now for spring .pls can u send me the name of those schools i am applyin for premedicine |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by bigfrancis21: 2:43pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
TaylorGang: Plss house am a stammer...I stammered at a point during my last interview....and I was denied,am looking forward to reapply soon...pls is it wise for me to tell d v.o that am a stammer and tell he/she that I will tak my words bit by bit...so I cn express myself.thanks guys Sorry for your denial bro. My younger brother used to stutter as a kid but suddenly as he grew up it just went away, but for a little left, say 5%. He's an undergraduate now in his final year and it doesn't affect him in anyway. My dad, who my brother got it from, is a little stammerer. But he learned to overcome his own such that you won't know. My dad's younger brother also stutters but learned to overcome his own in public and private speeches such that you'd never know. Stammerers do learn how to manage, if they can't overcome, stammering. If you can't overcome it, yes then it is quite imperative that you first mention it at your next interview. The VOs are understanding and they'll take it easy with you. As you stuttered, they'll assume it was out of fear or lack of confidence, not actually knowing you stutter for real. Also, do post your interview for review and correction. It will help you a lot. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by bigfrancis21: 3:18pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
yomisley: is it a must that nigerian must do english test before someone can study abroad. i believe nigeria is an english speaking country . pls advice me nairalander No. Its not a must. Some US schools waive the English requirement for Nigerians because English is our official language of educational learning. The same applies to some UK universities too. While the rest demand for TOEFL/IELTS notwithstanding. It all depends on your school. Look up their TOEFL requirement and see whether you qualify for a waiver or not. On most US schools' websites, they'll write first that TOEFL is required from international students. You might at first believe you need to write TOEFL/IELTS because you're an international student. Don't assume yet. Read further. They usually write the list of countries exempted from providing the TOEFL requirement such as UK, Jamaica, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia etc because not all international students are foreign-language speaking. Some do speak English too. UK citizens especially, whose students are international students from the US angle. So check the list of exempt countries and if Nigeria is there, then you don't need TOEFL. If Nigeria isn't on the list, you'll need to write TOEFL or find another school that doesn't need TOEFL, that's if you don't want to write TOEFL. Note: I used TOEFL to also include the IELTS exam. Both are generally accepted worldwide. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by foohard: 3:29pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
vivysparkles: You are correct, my passport is actually ready. There is an issue here o. My vsa was stamped on my passport that's cancelled. I attached the 2 passports because a customer representative told me I have to go with the 2 passports because I used the old one for my application simply because the one wasn't ready. I guess I can't travel with that or is it possible to travel with a passport that has been cancelled? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by risherris: 3:48pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
TaylorGang: Plss house am a stammer...I stammered at a point during my last interview....and I was denied,am looking forward to reapply soon...pls is it wise for me to tell d v.o that am a stammer and tell he/she that I will tak my words bit by bit...so I cn express myself.thanks guyssorry for that delay...the point is , no VO will ever rush you when answerinG questions,when next you appear,take your words bit by bit please. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by GboyegaD(m): 4:06pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
TaylorGang: Plss house am a stammer...I stammered at a point during my last interview....and I was denied,am looking forward to reapply soon...pls is it wise for me to tell d v.o that am a stammer and tell he/she that I will tak my words bit by bit...so I cn express myself.thanks guys Yes you can just tell her that you talk slowly because you stammer. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by imperiouxx(m): 4:13pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
@TaylorGang, Adding to other comments, you should let him/her know. No crime in making them get to know you before having misconception about you. Best of luck. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by OjaP: 4:14pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
@ BigFrancis and Gboyega I have talked to Geology Professors in many of the TX universities in the past. The only thing common with what they all said was free tuition + RA/GA which benefits come in form of a monthly stipend. They said I won't have to pay a dime if given admission. Same thing goes for MS candidates. Only UT El Paso told me I will have to pay in-state while they offered a RA. I am still surprised about this 50% law as I know many geologists who got in to those schools without paying a dime. Most of the Geology departments have substantial endowments, foundations and grants from government agencies and oil companies. This is where they get the millions used in bank rolling this from. If the fund is from NSF, they want to make sure they spend all the money before the expiration of the grant else it goes back to NSF. So, they freely offer you free tuition and the rest. Or is it that departments of geology in these schools simply do not follow the 50% rule? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by GboyegaD(m): 4:44pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
OjaP: @ BigFrancis and Gboyega Like I said earlier, the tuition fee thing is dependent on your research professor however, by rule, they only waive out of state tuition and if your professor wants, he could get you a full tuition waiver. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by OjaP: 4:48pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
GboyegaD: Thanks GboyegaD. I can fully understand now. But wait oo. Can we say the Profs are breaking the rule? In that case, it becomes no rule or law. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by TaylorGang: 5:13pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
bigfrancis21:my interview went this way Me: Gud morning sir V.O: didn't reply.. V.O:giv me ur passport..and my i-20 Me:I passed the passport and d i-20 V.O: why do u want to study in d US Me: told him..actually gav him a long response and I stammer during d speech V.O: how many schools did u apply to Me: 4 schools V:0: name them Me: I named them wit dia locations V.O:he mentioned some tests and asked me which one I took Me: I took SAT V.0: what's ur SAT score Me: I told him 1020 V.O: started typing and afta some time he said he can't issue me a visa now..that I can reapply Note:I saw d guy in morning when a speedboat brought them..he was smoking..and I guess I was a bit tensed up and I stammered..@d 1st question. My interview was in Lagos on tuesday 30th july..I will reapply soon my soon..my skl(Concord University) opens on d 19 of august.. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by TaylorGang: 5:13pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
bigfrancis21:my interview went this way Me: Gud morning sir V.O: didn't reply.. V.O:giv me ur passport..and my i-20 Me:I passed the passport and d i-20 V.O: why do u want to study in d US Me: told him..actually gav him a long response and I stammer during d speech V.O: how many schools did u apply to Me: 4 schools V:0: name them Me: I named them wit dia locations V.O:he mentioned some tests and asked me which one I took Me: I took SAT V.0: what's ur SAT score Me: I told him 1020 V.O: started typing and afta some time he said he can't issue me a visa now..that I can reapply Note:I saw d guy in morning when a speedboat brought them..he was smoking..and I guess I was a bit tensed up and I stammered..@d 1st question. My interview was in Lagos on tuesday 30th july..I will reapply soon my soon..my skl(Concord University) opens on d 19 of august.. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by GboyegaD(m): 5:21pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
OjaP: No, but remember that students are paid from the research grants of their professors thus, if a professor chooses to pay the student's tuition from his grant, the school can't stop that. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by OjaP: 5:37pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
GboyegaD: Exactly my point. BigFrancis, that the state sets a rule doesn't mean you still can't get full waiver. You may have missed these good Texas schools because you didn't talk to the profs if you can get a grant. Overall, the rule doesn't apply in most cases because the profs/dept. are the ones who pay most times and not the graduate school. Thanks for clarifying Gboyega. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by Espice(m): 6:28pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
Ricky Rozay: U'r so right my brother. UK is has got nothing to offer,just collecting foreigners hard earned money. If you do your master's in the U.S. You're expected to do a one year OPT (especially if u'r a STEM student), but in UK, you do a master's programme of about 4.5million-6mill naira without any industrial/practical training. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by Nobody: 7:04pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
@Linux28, you acted like Thomas. You gave away N26,400 just like that? It's quite unfortunate. You could have used this money for something else. @ Amefrica, sorry i didn't get your friend request or perhaps mistaken deleted it. Are you on facebook? You can drop me your id. I would add you right away. I am currently online on facebook. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by vivysparkles(f): 7:19pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
foohard: Kai...I made sure I detached my expired passport. U should leave the passport with DHL. They usually ask for errors on the visa, they should be able to give u d best advice in this situation. they most likely will return it n tell u if ill need to pay or do anything. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by bigfrancis21: 7:35pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
OjaP: Missed kwa? I don't miss anything oo. I'm very much content with my UM. I'm surprised at what you said. Well, I guess what you just said applies to research assistants. What about teaching assistants? I also think the special full waiver case applies to PhD students mainly right? What about masters students like me? Anyway, I was going by what I read on the schools' websites when I was applying last year. 1) University of Texas, Dallas: Applicants and students who receive a UT Dallas research assistantship or teaching assistantship and are classified as non-resident/out-of-state in their admission offer letter will have non-resident/out-of- state tuition waived and will pay tuition at the resident/in-state rate. Applicants and students who are awarded a UT Dallas competitive scholarship and are classified as non-resident/out-of-state in their admission letter may receive in conjunction with the scholarship a "competitive scholarship waiver." This waiver allows a student to pay tuition at the resident/ in-state rate. The state of Texas strictly limits how many competitive scholarship waivers may be offered, and the awarding of such waivers is at the sole discretion of the University. 2) University of Texas, Austin: Graduate Research Assistantships 3) University of Houston:
4) Texas A&M University:
Its all these that made me run away from Texas. Anywhere I put head, half tuition waiver, half tuition waiver. Haba! 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by foohard: 8:33pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
vivysparkles: Thanks jare. I actually wanted to drop it with them but they called the embassy and they referred me to website that people can travel with expired or canceled passport with valid VISA. They said if I'm not comfortable with it, I can send to the embassy to issue on my new passport buh they can't promise when it will be ready and my orientation program commence on 20th of this month. So, I just collect am like that since they said I can travel with it. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by vivysparkles(f): 9:09pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
foohard: Naija politics self! No b two days dem carry stamp dis one? How come all of a sudden they can't promise when a restamping would be ready |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by foohard: 9:43pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
vivysparkles: You they mind them? When are you traveling? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by foohard: 10:25pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
Hello house, You can snap 4 copies of passport photograph with embassy requirements (2"X2", or 5cmX5cm) at just 200 naira at new star photo in lagos. I thought it would be rejected was why I didn't share earlier but its what I used and was accepted and its what I even have on my sexy VISA. Hope that help. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 10:48pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
foohard: Hello house, Can the location get any vaguer than that? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by vivysparkles(f): 11:03pm On Aug 01, 2013 |
foohard: 18th...ph to miami, lufthansa |
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