Abeg ppl o. Please answer a sister.. Can I change my appointment? Without having to pay another 48k.. Want to move it closer, got my I-20 earlier than expected. School start late August. Thanks!!!

Hello people!! Congrats to all those who got their visa approved! I can imagine how you must feel. Relieved!! So I am also hoping to get to school for my masters this fall by the grace of God.. My school finally issued my I-20 last week, I have paid the sevis fee and filled out the ds160 form. I also paid for the visa fee but scheduled my interview for July 28th, omo I did that because even though my school would be sending out my I-20 with DHL, I really don't want any drama with delay or error in I-20, So decided to put it as far as possible just incase. Reading all your comments, I feel like that's too late, my school resumes last week in August so like a month from resumption date is my Interview. Abeg I hope there is no latest date from resumption to apply for visa interview or so?? From my research don't think there is. Let me know though. Thanks all!! And honestly, applying for visa in Lag and Abuja is there really any difference? It's all Gods favour 100%.

Sent you an email. Thanks!

sirRiddy:
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Hello, I am grad student in USA. I see some many people posting for profile evaluation and I would like to give some suggestions to those who are gonna apply based on my past experiences and mistakes i did while applying and selecting the universities.

1. Do a thorough research about the university and the department. Make sure that the university is good enough. How can you do that? The best way is to ask somebody who is currently doing MS in your desired specialization there. It is always ok to get suggestions from from first year grad students but the best is to ask people from the second year. The reason is because, first year students are just getting knowing about the university and the department. Most popular universities have Facebook pages. You can post a question there. At least try to get opinion from 4 or 5 person. If you get a negative review from all the five that means its always good to stay away.Opinion from students from another department is not reliable. For eg. If you are looking for CS in XYZ university, ask opinion from students doing MS in CS not EE.

2. Know about the department policies and rules. Know about the CPT (Internship). requirement. for the university. CPT is approved by your graduate adviser. Different universities and departments have different policies regarding that. Some university departments allows CPT 40hr/week anywhere in US after 18 credits. Some allows 40 hrs/week during summer and allow to do internship within 100 miles radius during spring and fall. It totally varies. A university which is flexible is the best. A university whose rules are stricter may not help you much even if it sits in IT hubs like silicon valley.

3. Know about the expenses and the surrounding city. Get ready to struggle as you first few months in US wont be easy for you.

Hello All,

I am currently in the process of applying for grad school and all your comments have been very helpful! . However, I have some questions and would be grateful if any one can assist.

1. @sirRiddy said something about funding for Masters Program. After researching all i see is Graduate assistantship (TA) not funding, the funding I see is only for PHD students. Please can someone expatiate on this? Asides from scholarships, graduate assistantship (TA) and Private loans what other means of funding is available to international students going for an MS program?

2. I am also reading for GRE but was considering going for lessons instead (Don't consider myself a fast learner and might need extra tutorial). Can someone recommend a company? or do you think the Magoosh vidoes would help regardless of the individuals level of assimilation?

3. I want to pay ahead of time for a day to take the GRE test but from what I see the test seats a full for April. Are there companies that reserve this slot that I could contact?

Thanks all! I am a beginner in all this and the whole process of applying is overwhelming! Your responses would help greatly! Thanks!

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