[quote author=Tena11]Fellows. My name is Yinka, a graduate from a uni here trying to make good with my life. Ive been to the american embassy 4 times already but refused. Im a mature student, looking to take a medical route in the U.S however I am aware that they do not grant visas to non-imigrants from Nigeria to study medicine since medical study there offers residency. I had to apply for undergrad admission with option to transfer credits attained here. The processing with schools went smoothly however the denials have been in the way of my progress.

The last interview I had lasted for a min or so:

VO: Why do you want to travel to the united states?
ME: To complete my undergrad degree in biology.

VO: You are 24!
ME: Yes sir

VO: what have you bn doing since completion high sch:
Me: Academics( told abt my remedials, diploman and undergrad)

VO: Tells me to hold on, then after a while he says why not apply for a Masters degree in Biological sciences?why do you want to go back to restudy bio? If u have graduated, pls reapply or if u havent complete ur education and reapply anytime.


Big Question is this.. DO I REAPPLY FOR A MASTERS? I HAVE ALL THAT IS NEEDED! AND HOW SOON
CAN I APPLY FOR SPRING or wait years for spacing? I just need candid advise ..[/qu



@ tena the vo has given u the answer just apply for masters and that same course he told you about and then u shud write test if needed like gre and toefl then u shud be fine...mehn 4 times is getting out of hand so act fast so u can pursue ur dreams mehn...best of luck!!!

obusco4lyfe: USPS! Dts really gonna stain there rep....

USPS isn't bad ooo

product:

I advise u to chose parent . As ur brother can represent ur Parents in any form . Will also make ur financial source presentable before the Consular .

Big difference. . . Ur brother is not ur parent

Hi guys, I am a spring 2013 hopeful and in the process of writing GRE. Does anyone know a center I can write the test in Ibadan (preferably) or Lagos (alternatively) and the current cost pls? Cheers.

House

Its been a while I left something on hn by with stuffs . Anything new in the house . I see F -1 visas .

@ yinka

Try and apply for GD and u ill be fine . Pray hard as the lord giveth .
Will be checking in some other time . Am working out ma flaws too so no ish .

imperiouxx:

Going to check the email and reply you soon. I'm sorry.

Alright sir. Will definitely be waiting for it.

kpolli:

USPS isn't bad ooo

they usually wait 4 mail going to a particular destinatn 2 get bulky b4 dey deliver it nt even concernd if itz a mata of urgency. I'm sure my doc z wit dem bt dey waitin 4 more mails b4 delivering it

Tena11: Fellows. My name is Yinka, a graduate from a uni here trying to make good with my life. Ive been to the american embassy 4 times already but refused. Im a mature student, looking to take a medical route in the U.S however I am aware that they do not grant visas to non-imigrants from Nigeria to study medicine since medical study there offers residency. I had to apply for undergrad admission with option to transfer credits attained here. The processing with schools went smoothly however the denials have been in the way of my progress.

The last interview I had lasted for a min or so:

VO: Why do you want to travel to the united states?
ME: To complete my undergrad degree in biology.

VO: You are 24!
ME: Yes sir

VO: what have you bn doing since completion high sch:
Me: Academics( told abt my remedials, diploman and undergrad)

VO: Tells me to hold on, then after a while he says why not apply for a Masters degree in Biological sciences?why do you want to go back to restudy bio? If u have graduated, pls reapply or if u havent complete ur education and reapply anytime.


Big Question is this.. DO I REAPPLY FOR A MASTERS? I HAVE ALL THAT IS NEEDED! AND HOW SOON
CAN I APPLY FOR SPRING or wait years for spacing? I just need candid advise ..

Dr. Yinka,I'm so sorry to hear this. Please, apply for Masters in Molecular Biology or Public Health. When you get in, you can always redirect your path. But, if you have Masters in Public Health after 3semesters here in America lots of opportunities for you, especially in the Southern part. After then, you can pursue your Medicine dream.Pls, don't give up...Your dream will surely come through.Remember, So far you can conceive it, you can achieve it..

jimtosam:

Dr. Yinka,I'm so sorry to hear this. Please, apply for Masters in Molecular Biology or Public Health. When you get in, you can always redirect your path. But, if you have Masters in Public Health after 3semesters here in America lots of opportunities for you, especially in the Southern part. After then, you can pursue your Medicine dream.Pls, don't give up...Your dream will surely come through.Remember, So far you can conceive it, you can achieve it..

Pls, don't leave space o. You can still apply for Spring 2013. My school is still admitting. And if your undergraduate CGPA is fair, you can be considered for Graduate Assitantship. They will give you a phone call and interview you by phone.They will waive your tuition and you will still be collecting stipends.

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jimtosam:


Pls, don't leave space o. You can still apply for Spring 2013. My school is still admitting. And if your undergraduate CGPA is fair, you can be considered for Graduate Assitantship. They will give you a phone call and interview you by phone.They will waive your tuition and you will still be collecting stipends.

@jimtosam,

Do you mean waive of out state tuition + stipend but you still pay in state? Cross check that very well because waiving of tuition + stipends is usually for PhD. Except you are in one of the ivy league universities and/or you have good research already done.

Julie55: Hello house,
I was denied F1 visa last month.
The interview was so short,the VO was typing MOST of the time. He rarely looked at me.
I was asked just 4 questions-
1)Why Public Health?
Me- I have a passion to serve people, and improve the quality of health for those around me, rising need for public health specialists in Nigeria, etc
2)Who is sponsoring you?
Me- My Dad
3)What does he do?
Me- An engineer
4)What work do you do?
Me- A dentist
I answered fully. No documents were asked. After a long period of typing, he just said, Sorry....and that was all.
I was denied last year also. Same course, though a different school. So this year, I applied to a less expensive, but equally good school.
I have re-applied and will be going soon.
A few questions-
--Im trying to fill a new DS 160, but there is really nothing to change. I filled to first one as carefully, and truthfully as I could.I do not know how else that form could be filled.
--Do I need to snap a fresh passport? I still have copies of the passport I submitted last month.
--How about wearing a good sweater this time around. I felt too cold the other time.
--The 'remarks' section on my I20 says 'all funding subject to Consular Verification' Abeg apart from bank statements, what other 'verification' would they need?
--What else can I do, guys?
Hope to hear from you all!

Congratulation bro..........
I'm glad to come across this Forum Trend, I have a sponsor she's a citizen of United State and she stayed at Flint, MI but I don't know anything about this, but she's ready to pay for the school fees and other expenses. Can you help me out how to apply for student visa or you give me a guide line. Can you please email me on biodunerubami@yahoo.com.

jimtosam:

Dr. Yinka,I'm so sorry to hear this. Please, apply for Masters in Molecular Biology or Public Health. When you get in, you can always redirect your path. But, if you have Masters in Public Health after 3semesters here in America lots of opportunities for you, especially in the Southern part. After then, you can pursue your Medicine dream.Pls, don't give up...Your dream will surely come through.Remember, So far you can conceive it, you can achieve it..

I'm glad to come across this Forum Trend, I have a sponsor she's a citizen of United State and she stayed at Flint, MI but I don't know anything about this, but she's ready to pay for the school fees and other expenses. Can you help me out how to apply for student visa or you give me a guide line.

jimtosam:

Dr. Yinka,I'm so sorry to hear this. Please, apply for Masters in Molecular Biology or Public Health. When you get in, you can always redirect your path. But, if you have Masters in Public Health after 3semesters here in America lots of opportunities for you, especially in the Southern part. After then, you can pursue your Medicine dream.Pls, don't give up...Your dream will surely come through.Remember, So far you can conceive it, you can achieve it..

Bros, abeg what school is that?

imperiouxx:

@jimtosam,

Do you mean waive of out state tuition + stipend but you still pay in state? Cross check that very well because waiving of tuition + stipends is usually for PhD. Except you are in one of the ivy league universities and/or you have good research already done.

some schools actually do grant tuition waivers + GA for MS only students o, especially if u have a high undergrad CGPA n good test scores. I wan dey build up my list of those schools against next august. I hope Jimtosam furnishes us wt d name of his school.

imperiouxx:

@jimtosam,

Do you mean waive of out state tuition + stipend but you still pay in state? Cross check that very well because waiving of tuition + stipends is usually for PhD. Except you are in one of the ivy league universities and/or you have good research already done.

Some schools actually give full tuition waiver plus stipends for MS. I am a witness

webstradamus:

Some schools actually give full tuition waiver plus stipends for MS. I am a witness

Oya, you too, Webstra, abeg, what's ur school name? we go dey more gingered to study harder for GRE o

webstradamus:

Some schools actually give full tuition waiver plus stipends for MS. I am a witness

Webstradamus,
Welcome back to this thread, where have you been? I know you have been in yankee studying hard

webstradamus:

Some schools actually give full tuition waiver plus stipends for MS. I am a witness

That's great but on what ground? I know the common one is waiver of out state + stipend.

Find Out!:


some schools actually do grant tuition waivers + GA for MS only students o, especially if u have a high undergrad CGPA n good test scores. I wan dey build up my list of those schools against next august. I hope Jimtosam furnishes us wt d name of his school.

I know that for sure and/or if you have good research.

longman56: Hi guys, I am a spring 2013 hopeful and in the process of writing GRE. Does anyone know a center I can write the test in Ibadan (preferably) or Lagos (alternatively) and the current cost pls? Cheers.

The current cost varies from center to center. The common cost is at about N40,000.

jimtosam:


Pls, don't leave space o. You can still apply for Spring 2013. My school is still admitting. And if your undergraduate CGPA is fair, you can be considered for Graduate Assitantship. They will give you a phone call and interview you by phone.They will waive your tuition and you will still be collecting stipends.

What school is that

Mystiqme: So I have been on this thread since 2010 and I have been following up throughout my GRE and TOEFL process, through my application process and through my spring rejects but I finally had my interview last Friday and this is how it went down.
It was pretty short (about 3 mins) as I told God I wanted the previous day and out of my over 20 documents, only 2 were requested by the VO.
I was at the Lagos embassy and about 4 VOs were interviewing:the African-American on Counter 1,one white guy on 2,one elderly guy on 3, and one other guy on the last counter.
The guy on C2 refused all the women that came for visiting(Did he think they were pregnant ). Anyway my token number was 174 and when i saw 173 on C2, I don dey fear but I don dey prepare my mind for a difficult interview even though I was sure I would make it.Suddenly C1 flashed 174 and I walked up to him on jelly legs. It seemed I had forgotten everything I had rehearsed. Anyway....
The Interview
Me: Good morning
VO: Pass your documents, please.
Me: I passed them. He scrutinized them and at the same time was looking at my face. Maybe he dey look this small boi wey dey go do PhD.
VO: Did you take the GRE?
Me: Yes I took it (I passed him my scores).
VO: Do you have your transcript?
Me: Yes, I do. I pass am.
VO: Looked at my transcript and asked 'What is ecology?' I guess this question came up because I studied Botany and I am going for a PhD in Ecology.
Me: I don already dey blow answer afterall na my turf na, but he stopped me and asked:
VO: What is the difference between Botany and Ecology?
Me: Botany is basically the study of plants while Ecology is the study of plants in their environment..both biotic and abiotic. Short like that, I no sabi talk too much
VO: So what will this degree do for you?
Me: Well, I already work here as a ...... so it will enable me get promoted more rapidly in my place of work.
As I was answering the last question He was already tearing the green ticket.
VO: Alright, I am granting you your Visa, go and collect it on Wednesday at Ikeja.
Me: In a small voice..thank you. I was trying to hide a smile but I was not successful.
All the best guys, I will try to be available to answer any questions. Cheers!

Congratulation bro..........
I'm glad to come across this Forum Trend, I have a sponsor she's a citizen of United State and she stayed at Flint, MI but I don't know anything about this, but she's ready to pay for the school fees and other expenses. Can you help me out how to apply for student visa or you give me a guide line.

bigfrancis21:

The current cost varies from center to center. The common cost is at about N40,000.

Thanks for your response but do you know any GRE test center in Ibadan or Lagos?

Find Out!:


some schools actually do grant tuition waivers + GA for MS only students o, especially if u have a high undergrad CGPA n good test scores. I wan dey build up my list of those schools against next august. I hope Jimtosam furnishes us wt d name of his school.

The name of the school is Western Illinois University (www.wiu.edu). Their tuition is even cheaper compare to other American Universities.Most of Naija guys here are on GA cos it's not easy to pay the tuition with 20hrs on campus job. And most of the times their GA here is not about grade. Cos, 2.2 guys even get GA. It's about department. I know about 4 sure departments; Communication, Economics, Mathematics, Physics. Unless if the student does not apply. They get lot of research grants from Federal Government. Others get too but a little competitive. Others may require interview but those 4, they don't always interview. I still know about 3 more in Illinois that gives GA a lot...The stipend goes to the tune of 1.1k (full).Two-third (900).

@jimtosam,

That's good. GA these days is a decision of the department rather than the school. Guys applying to school should always write the department to know of any support they render to students and it's on first come for serve bases.

jimtosam:


Pls, don't leave space o. You can still apply for Spring 2013. My school is still admitting. And if your undergraduate CGPA is fair, you can be considered for Graduate Assitantship. They will give you a phone call and interview you by phone.They will waive your tuition and you will still be collecting stipends.

Jimtosam i don't mind that kind of schl o

Mr Imperiouxx i need to chat with you privately abeg how make we do am.

@fadinus,

Sorry I don't use the chat....this their study is a killer of time. Email me, I will try and reply it.

imperiouxx: @fadinus,

Sorry I don't use the chat....this their study is a killer of time. Email me, I will try and reply it.

Will do that.

imperiouxx: @jimtosam,

That's good. GA these days is a decision of the department rather than the school. Guys applying to school should always write the department to know of any support they render to students and it's on first come for serve bases.

Wanna talk with u privately also pls, hw can we do that.

My sister got her visa earlier this week.
A few lesson for anyone in a similar situation:
1. You can have as many sponsors as are available to you. As many as.......
2. She had a visiting visa she never used. That was not a problem to her. The CO was more than friendly to her.
3. School started 2 weeks ago. No problem. Deja Vu.
4. She barely passed GRE. It was a requirement by the school. The CO asked for it and she handed over her not so good score.