Walspring:


First of all, tell him to come here and read , also the school is funny if they really want him to come before August ending they should have send his I-20 since May or before now and transfer funds for him to pay visa fee, sevis fee too..

Anyway let him start reading from page 3 to the latest page 7 so that he can get learn from both granted and delay transcripts. Also tell him to go and pay for visa fee and sevis fee, since full tuition he will still need to show financial support during his interview at the embassy

Not really funny as you might have imagined...

The admission officer only asked if he could get to US before August ending.

He was notified yesterday...

He needs tips... Currently, he's working very hard to complete his MSC project here...

adewoleray:

Really grateful to u. U have just given me a vital information that money can never buy.
God bless u abundantly
I plan doing Masters in Public Health, MPH.
Pls is it under STEM ?
Secondly, going back to P.hD or another masters, will the F1 visa be applied for again in Nigeria, or right there in the US

I don't think MPH is part of STEM.
If you choose go back to school, you don't have to leave to get another visa stamping since you will still be in F-1 status. If however you decide to go outside the country to say Nigeria for some personal reasons, then you will need to go for visa stamping; which you can always do in Canada or Mexico before travelling or in Nigeria when you get there.
Keep in mind that a visa is an entry document, all you need to care about while in the US is maintaining your status.

Pls how much does GRE and TOEFL will likely cost me ?

coobboy:

Lol i spent 1day and 13hours on greyhound bus from NY to dallas (twice) it was kinda fun, but stressful tho, dropping from one place to the other. Also it would make u see more of america.

You try gan, 4hrs 30 mins from Baton Rouge to Houston only, I retired from Greyhound....

imperiouxx:

Long stopover is what usually kills long trip by greyhound.

The characters I met/meet inside greyhound is what kills them

adewoleray:
People are really getting a full funding and partially funding financial aids for masters in the US
Pls how are they doing it ? All I have is 2m, and I desire an mph in the US
Pls how can I do it ?

It's all about packaging and endurance bro, because it can't just land on your doorstep like that (depending on the school, your course/program and your profile (ie your academic background and work experience). Hence, just like Walspring said , you have to do vigil all day and night trying to do the following:

(1) Get a school of your choice.
(2) Check out for professors you can work with in your department as a Graduate Assistant (either Research Assistant or Teaching Assistant** although the TA is mostly for PhD students).
(3) Study the professor's profile. Know his/her research area if you are going for RA position, or you go for TA position if you have the required skills (both academic and personal).
(4) Construct a concise email that you will send the professor. Please don't make these mistakes at this stage:
(a) Sending "....... please I need funding" or sending something that looks like a generic email. Present yourself properly and don't go straight to funding like Bigfrancis said earlier "don't be direct....". Talk about the knowledge you will gain and not the funds.
(b) Don't email two professors in a department @ a time(a week interval is OK), because you don't know if they are close & also their discussions. It can show that you are just desperate.

Then you have to expect snubs, rejections (out of funds) and acceptances from the different profs you emailed.
However, in some PhD programs, you don't have to contact any prof before getting a Graduate Assistantship (tuition waiver + monthly stipend & others) but as for masters, you have to do it (in most cases) or all you can get is just 50% scholarship base on your academic background.

NB: Most funds (full) are given in Fall and I guess you are running out of time. But nothing is impossible bro, maybe one has been waiting for you.

Hope it helps!!

adewoleray:
Pls how much does GRE and TOEFL will likely cost me ?

Naira or dollars?

Anyway Toefl 180 dollars while GRE is 195 but you can confirm it on their website in case you are doubting

ets.com/gre

ets.com/toefl

Then convert the dollar back to naira

biikeys:


I don't think MPH is part of STEM.
If you choose go back to school, you don't have to leave to get another visa stamping since you will still be in F-1 status. If however you decide to go outside the country to say Nigeria for some personal reasons, then you will need to go for visa stamping; which you can always do in Canada or Mexico before travelling or in Nigeria when you get there.
Keep in mind that a visa is an entry document, all you need to care about while in the US is maintaining your status.

I wont have opportunity to apply for U.S. visa anymore, I wonder how second time application will be after some years of good status in U.S.

@mystiqume, how was it?

rkarang:


Not really funny as you might have imagined...

The admission officer only asked if he could get to US before August ending.

He was notified yesterday...

He needs tips... Currently, he's working very hard to complete his MSC project here...

Let him read thread to get much tips viewing thread for an hour can't stop his Msc project

kpolli:


You try gan, 4hrs 30 mins from Baton Rouge to Houston only, I retired from Greyhound....



The characters I met/meet inside greyhound is what kills them

Hey brother, wassup? Long time. I took greyhound for long trip once and ever, 8hrs trip ended being 17hrs.

Pls is it a must I must change my passport status to married before going for the interview? Or can I just go with my marriage certificate as proof of marriage? I was told I have to go to abuja for the change and I don't have the time. Thanx.
Pls @ walspring reply

bridestiny:
Hi everyone, Great job and congratulations to the recent visa successes!

Is there anyone in Texas paying in-state tuition after one year in Texas?

@ Zeezahbee, Walspring et al.

one-year requirement for state residency doesn't apply to F-1 students unless you have a pending I-485 petition.

Walspring:


Naira or dollars?

Anyway Toefl 180 dollars while GRE is 195 but you can confirm it on their website in case you are doubting

ets.com/gre

ets.com/toefl

Then convert the dollar back to naira

God bless

Cyclotron:


It's all about packaging and endurance bro, because it can't just land on your doorstep like that (depending on the school, your course/program and your profile (ie your academic background and work experience). Hence, just like Walspring said , you have to do vigil all day and night trying to do the following:

(1) Get a school of your choice.
(2) Check out for professors you can work with in your department as a Graduate Assistant (either Research Assistant or Teaching Assistant** although the TA is mostly for PhD students).
(3) Study the professor's profile. Know his/her research area if you are going for RA position, or you go for TA position if you have the required skills (both academic and personal).
(4) Construct a concise email that you will send the professor. Please don't make these mistakes at this stage:
(a) Sending "....... please I need funding" or sending something that looks like a generic email. Present yourself properly and don't go straight to funding like Bigfrancis said earlier "don't be direct....". Talk about the knowledge you will gain and not the funds.
(b) Don't email two professors in a department @ a time(a week interval is OK), because you don't know if they are close & also their discussions. It can show that you are just desperate.

Then you have to expect snubs, rejections (out of funds) and acceptances from the different profs you emailed.
However, in some PhD programs, you don't have to contact any prof before getting a Graduate Assistantship (tuition waiver + monthly stipend & others) but as for masters, you have to do it (in most cases) or all you can get is just 50% scholarship base on your academic background.

NB: Most funds (full) are given in Fall and I guess you are running out of time. But nothing is impossible bro, maybe one has been waiting for you.

Hope it helps!!

It helps a lot. Thanks and I really appreciate u. I will do as u have adviced. God bless

adewoleray:

It helps a lot. Thanks and I really appreciate u. I will do as u have adviced. God bless

…welcome and God bless you too.

biikeys:


I don't think MPH is part of STEM.
If you choose go back to school, you don't have to leave to get another visa stamping since you will still be in F-1 status. If however you decide to go outside the country to say Nigeria for some personal reasons, then you will need to go for visa stamping; which you can always do in Canada or Mexico before travelling or in Nigeria when you get there.
Keep in mind that a visa is an entry document, all you need to care about while in the US is maintaining your status.

I read something like MPH is eligible for a one year OPT there can't be any further extension after the one year OPT unlike some other courses where their OPT can be extended by another 17months or so
Pls is this correct ?

godG:


Thanks, bro. Mine was actually to check if I'm game with it before accepting the itinerary. I honestly don't know the price.

it's good

kpolli:


You try gan, 4hrs 30 mins from Baton Rouge to Houston only, I retired from Greyhound....



The characters I met/meet inside greyhound is what kills them

took greyhound from TN to GA, you'll meet all sorts of US retards and ex-convict.

chummygirl:
Pls is it a must I must change my passport status to married before going for the interview? Or can I just go with my marriage certificate as proof of marriage? I was told I have to go to abuja for the change and I don't have the time. Thanx.
Pls @ walspring reply

It doesnt matter if you already have your passport before you got married since you have marriage certificate with you but VO might correspond that by asking when do you get married in order to check if truly what you saying is genuine if i am not wrong

adewoleray:
God bless

Thanks and same to you big boss

biikeys:

No, you don't have to.

are you sure about that?

bridestiny:
Hi everyone, Great job and congratulations to the recent visa successes!

Is there anyone in Texas paying in-state tuition after one year in Texas?

@ Zeezahbee, Walspring et al.

Nop, I haven't heard of any. Like I have spent one year and am not getting any. Even people that have been here more than 2years.

You could check out other states but not texas

adewoleray:

I read something like MPH is eligible for a one year OPT there can't be any further extension after the one year OPT unlike some other courses where their OPT can be extended by another 17months or so
Pls is this correct ?

Mph is not stem. Inshort any medical course is not stem. I guess it was before but they took it off. MPh get just 1 year of OPT

imperiouxx:


Hey brother, wassup? Long time. I took greyhound for long trip once and ever, 8hrs trip ended being 17hrs.

I think greyhound is actually expensive for long trips. if one check out for flight earlier, you could get a good deal.

Stewee:


Lmao
I hail you bruh!
How much did you pay for the trip?

It's actually always Not cheap. You could add a few bucks and fly peacefully

rkarang:
Greetings to all members of this great thread. One of my folks just got Masters admission into a sch in US with full tuition waiver plus teaching assistantship... The sch wants him to get to US before August ending; though, the program commences in September.

Brief Info: First Class in Mathematics from UI
GRE score: 310 no TOEFL.
His US admission: Msc Mathematics

He needs your guide as regards getting VISA...
The required doc etc.

Thanks

If the person actually got full funding, he won't be taking a chill. You are even the one asking question on his behalf.

Abeg how did he get that funding when he doesn't even know how to move his legs to Gtbank and pay damn fee. Pay sevis fee ASAP.

Person wey get head no get cap. The school wants him to come fast because he should start getting ready for the TA position.

@ All

Thanks everyone for your inputs.

@ Zeezahbee, I sent you a pm.

Thanks

imperiouxx:


Hey brother, wassup? Long time. I took greyhound for long trip once and ever, 8hrs trip ended being 17hrs.

I'm good and you?

slimmy05:
took greyhound from TN to GA, you'll meet all sorts of US retards and ex-convict.

Exactly

angel34real:
Visa approved this morning at Lagos consulate. Transcripts coming in a giffy.

. . Visa approved by 7:30am. Have benefited a lot from peoples's experiences and suggestion.Deem it expedient to post mine as it could help someone out there....Mine was simply the wonder of God @work.Left 4 Lagos from Port Harcourt on Tuesday evening (16:30hrs arik air flight).I arrived @ about 17:30hrs headed straight to Piccadilly hotel..Headed to d embassy the next day 4my interview schedule for 06:30am .Did check in, observed all the do's and biometrics and was called in window 7. The following conversation ensued. VO; Good morning 2U. Me; Morning (with a brisk but possessing smile); VO: Can I have your first four right fingers to validate the biometrics; Me; Confidently had dat done.
VO: you are going for what course? Me: I am going for Master degree in Geology with specific emphasis on sedimentary petrology and stratigraphy. VO: which state are you heading to; Me: Texas state. VO: you have a first degree here in Nigeria; Me: yes ma'am; VO: what course; Me: same course Geology. VO: when did you finish and what have you been doing; Me: finished In 2008 from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, kaduna state and immediately after my studies I went for my NYSC Program where I worked as a secondary school teacher, just before I finished service, I got employed by my current employer. Vo: where do you work: Me:Masters Energy oil & gas co. Limited in port Harcourt. Vo: what do you do; Me: work in the petroleum analytical laboratory as a senior geoscientist analyst where I carry out sampling, testing, quality assurance and recertification on white petroleum products such as premium motor spirit, automotive gas oil, dual purpose kerosene, aviation fuel, low pour fuel oil and analysis of crude from vessels and shore tank while ensuring Nigeria and international specifications are adhered to without compromising product quality using classical and modern instrumentals methods such as distillation apparatus, colorimeter, specific density meter, conductivity meter, viscosity meter, and flash point apparatus testing for its quality, Density, observed viscosity at 20 degree Celsius, flash point, appearance, colour, water interface rating, copper corrosion, pour point, specific gravity, smoke point, odour and electrical conductivity. I also carry out analysis and testing of base oil and various grades of Masters Energy lube oil such as the engine oil, hydraulic oil, gear oil, asphalt oil and bitumen oil using svm3000 stabinger viscometer. VO: how much do you earn: Me: 350,000. Vo: how do you plan paying your fees: Me: I will do that ma'am; Vo: can I have your statement; Me: looked at me like this lady is independent. I have a good income, hence a good savings. VO; took my docs aside and informed me to pick up my visa on Monday in port Harcourt dhl office trans amadi. Me: thanks.

My profile GRE. Verbal reasoning=157, quantitative reasoning=159. Analytical writing= 4.0. Toefl=100.

NB: No document was asked aside my bank statement, payslips, test score sheets, letter of introduction from my company nor letter of employment.

Thanks to everybody that has assisted me one way or the other since I joined this thread. Special thanks go to my good friends (more than just friends); Kennyronny and Darklight. Also, God bless Imperioux, Slimmy05, profojah, walspring. et al. The list is endless. GOD bless you all.

Key is; Pray, fast, prepare early, don't be intimidated by denials you see for people before you.

chummygirl:
My sponsors are my husband and my uncle. Pls what will I tell the VO if I am asked why my uncle is also sponsoring me. My husband statement of account is not very rich. Pls I need a reply. Thanx

Most of the time its honesty and confidence that can do it, You can say ur uncle sponsored ur undergraduate degree n he will also sponsor this. And explain what he does very well so they know he's capable.
More importantly pray very well

angel34real:
. . Visa approved by 7:30am. Have benefited a lot from peoples's experiences and suggestion.Deem it expedient to post mine as it could help someone out there....Mine was simply the wonder of God @work.Left 4 Lagos from Port Harcourt on Tuesday evening (16:30hrs arik air flight).I arrived @ about 17:30hrs headed straight to Piccadilly hotel..Headed to d embassy the next day 4my interview schedule for 06:30am .Did check in, observed all the do's and biometrics and was called in window 7. The following conversation ensued. VO; Good morning 2U. Me; Morning (with a brisk but possessing smile); VO: Can I have your first four right fingers to validate the biometrics; Me; Confidently had dat done.
VO: you are going for what course? Me: I am going for Master degree in Geology with specific emphasis on sedimentary petrology and stratigraphy. VO: which state are you heading to; Me: Texas state. VO: you have a first degree here in Nigeria; Me: yes ma'am; VO: what course; Me: same course Geology. VO: when did you finish and what have you been doing; Me: finished In 2008 from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, kaduna state and immediately after my studies I went for my NYSC Program where I worked as a secondary school teacher, just before I finished service, I got employed by my current employer. Vo: where do you work: Me:Masters Energy oil & gas co. Limited in port Harcourt. Vo: what do you do; Me: work in the petroleum analytical laboratory as a senior geoscientist analyst where I carry out sampling, testing, quality assurance and recertification on white petroleum products such as premium motor spirit, automotive gas oil, dual purpose kerosene, aviation fuel, low pour fuel oil and analysis of crude from vessels and shore tank while ensuring Nigeria and international specifications are adhered to without compromising product quality using classical and modern instrumentals methods such as distillation apparatus, colorimeter, specific density meter, conductivity meter, viscosity meter, and flash point apparatus testing for its quality, Density, observed viscosity at 20 degree Celsius, flash point, appearance, colour, water interface rating, copper corrosion, pour point, specific gravity, smoke point, odour and electrical conductivity. I also carry out analysis and testing of base oil and various grades of Masters Energy lube oil such as the engine oil, hydraulic oil, gear oil, asphalt oil and bitumen oil using svm3000 stabinger viscometer. VO: how much do you earn: Me: 350,000. Vo: how do you plan paying your fees: Me: I will do that ma'am; Vo: can I have your statement; Me: looked at me like this lady is independent. I have a good income, hence a good savings. VO; took my docs aside and informed me to pick up my visa on Monday in port Harcourt dhl office trans amadi. Me: thanks.

NB: No document was asked aside my bank statement, payslips, test score sheets, letter of introduction from my company nor letter of employment.

Thanks to everybody that has assisted me one way or the other since I joined this thread. Special thanks go to my good friends (more than just friends); Kennyronny and Darklight. Also, God bless Imperioux, Slimmy05, profojah, walspring. et al. The list is endless. GOD bless you all.

Key is; Pray, fast, prepare early, don't be intimidated by denials you see for people before you.

Which school re u heading to in Texas?

chummygirl:
Pls is it a must I must change my passport status to married before going for the interview? Or can I just go with my marriage certificate as proof of marriage? I was told I have to go to abuja for the change and I don't have the time. Thanx.
Pls @ walspring reply

just go with marriage
cert.simple

kpolli:


You try gan, 4hrs 30 mins from Baton Rouge to Houston only, I retired from Greyhound....



The characters I met/meet inside greyhound is what kills them

Lol
Meth heads and junkies.