Gent009:


To ur answer of tell me about this course, u are talking about ur study plan. To this question it will be better to briefly explain ur course and what u will do with it after ur studies.

To ur answer of tell me about ur study plan u can make it stand out by adding the names of the lecturers taking the course. i.e I will be taking 3 credit hours in Innovation and construction which will be taught by Dr Robert Collins...


Out of all ur possible questions outlined u might only be asked just 1/3 it's best if u just put ur foot forward in all situation and give ur best point first for every question.

And ur answer to the how did u find out of this school question which is being asked 90% of the time. I think u can find a more personal answer to it, something unique and captivating. Coz when u start with I did an extensive research the V.O might just cut u short immediately and move to the next question.

All this are just my personal view, but well what do I know

Noted. Thanks so much for your response.

Johnolap:
Hello gurus this is my transcript, please help me go through it and also give me tips on how to improve on it. Thanks in anticipation.
VO and Me: Good Morning
VO: Why are you going to the US?
I am going to the US to study for PhD in Environmental Design and Planning at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
VO: Why did u choose to study in the US instead of Nigeria?
There are universities here in Nigeria that offer Environmental Design and Planning, but they focus more on the theoretical aspect, and do not provide the practical research opportunities for my preferred course.
VO: Tell me your study plans/Program schedule?
I plan to go for PhD in Environmental Design and Planning at Virginia Tech. It will require a total of 90 credit hours including minimum of 30 hours core course work. I will be taking courses like Innovation in Construction, Sustainable facility system, Sustainable Infrastructures system, Principles and practices of Construction, series of independent study, seminars, proposal and dissertation. And after the program I will be coming back to Nigeria to start a lecturing job at my Alma Mata.
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
I applied to two schools. Virginia Tech and Mississippi State University.
VO: How many admission did you get?
I got one, Virginia Tech. However Mississippi State University is yet to notify me of their decision.
VO: Why Virginia Tech? /Why did you choose this school over others?
I have a soft spot for intelligent infrastructure. In 2016, Virginia Tech has invested approximately $79 million into intelligent infrastructure. This will make them the nation’s best in this area and it will be an honor to study in this type of school. Also, Dr. Axxx who is a proponent in this area has agreed to be my supervisor because she was impressed with my undergraduate academic performance and my programming skills. Therefore I will benefit from this school because, I will be learning a lot from practical work and experience.
VO: How did you get to know about this school?
I did an extensive research online using academic websites such as US News, gradschools, education USA and I focused my search based on my area of interest and schools that match my ambition and goals.


VO: Tell me about your course?
This course, Environmental Design and Planning requires a minimum of 90 credit hours including minimum of 30 credit hours of core courses and I will be offering courses like Innovation in construction, Principles and practices of construction, advanced fundamentals of Construction Management, sustainable infrastructures system. Also at graduation I would have successfully completed qualifying and preliminary exams, proposal defense and dissertation defense.
VO: What will PhD do for you?
It will provide me with knowledge and skills to be an academic and a credible researcher. Also, having a PhD will make me assume a top position when starting a Job at my Alma Mata, UNIOSUN.
VO: Why EDP/What will this course do for you?
I am very passionate about my country, and I have seen the wrong construction practices here in Nigeria which has led to many kinds of building failures, so this course will give me in depth knowledge coupled with my experience on how efficient, sustainable and safe buildings can be constructed using new innovations and technology.
VO: What are your plans after graduation?
I will be coming back to Nigeria to start a lecturing job at UNIOSUN, my Alma Mata.
VO: What is your research topic?
I don’t have one yet, but my research area will be focused on intelligent infrastructure.
VO: What is your total credit units?
90 credit hours including minimum of 30 hours core courses.
VO: What are the courses you will be taking this semester?
Innovation in Construction, Sustainable facility system, Sustainable Infrastructures system, Principles and practices of Construction I and II, Seminar in Environmental Design and Planning.
VO: What are the requirement for graduation?
The requirement for graduation is a minimum of 90 credit hours with a minimum of 30 hours of core coursework. Also I must successfully complete the Qualifying and Preliminary exams, Proposal defense, and Dissertation defense.

VO: Did you write any test(s)?
Yes, GRE and TOEFL.
VO: Who is your Sponsor?
I got funding from the school to cover the out of state and in-state tuitions, and monthly stipends for the first year, and I was promised renewal every year provided I meet the minimum academic requirement. And my Uncle will pay the differentials.
VO: What does your Uncle do?
He works as the general manager of CON Nigeria Limited.
VO: What does the company do?
They are retail outlet of petroleum products including AGO, PMS, DPK and Engine Oil. Also the company is into construction of buildings.
VO: What is intelligent infrastructure?
Intelligent infrastructure is the integration of sensing, computing, and communications capabilities into traditional urban and rural physical infrastructures such as roads, buildings, and bridges for increasing efficiency, resiliency, and safety.

Hello gurus I still await ur comments on this proposed visa transcript. My interview is scheduled for next week. Thanks.

Hello gurus this is my transcript, please help me go through it and also give me tips on how to improve on it. Thanks in anticipation.
VO and Me: Good Morning
VO: Why are you going to the US?
I am going to the US to study for PhD in Environmental Design and Planning at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
VO: Why did u choose to study in the US instead of Nigeria?
There are universities here in Nigeria that offer Environmental Design and Planning, but they focus more on the theoretical aspect, and do not provide the practical research opportunities for my preferred course.
VO: Tell me your study plans/Program schedule?
I plan to go for PhD in Environmental Design and Planning at Virginia Tech. It will require a total of 90 credit hours including minimum of 30 hours core course work. I will be taking courses like Innovation in Construction, Sustainable facility system, Sustainable Infrastructures system, Principles and practices of Construction, series of independent study, seminars, proposal and dissertation. And after the program I will be coming back to Nigeria to start a lecturing job at my Alma Mata.
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
I applied to two schools. Virginia Tech and Mississippi State University.
VO: How many admission did you get?
I got one, Virginia Tech. However Mississippi State University is yet to notify me of their decision.
VO: Why Virginia Tech? /Why did you choose this school over others?
I have a soft spot for intelligent infrastructure. In 2016, Virginia Tech has invested approximately $79 million into intelligent infrastructure. This will make them the nation’s best in this area and it will be an honor to study in this type of school. Also, Dr. Axxx who is a proponent in this area has agreed to be my supervisor because she was impressed with my undergraduate academic performance and my programming skills. Therefore I will benefit from this school because, I will be learning a lot from practical work and experience.
VO: How did you get to know about this school?
I did an extensive research online using academic websites such as US News, gradschools, education USA and I focused my search based on my area of interest and schools that match my ambition and goals.


VO: Tell me about your course?
This course, Environmental Design and Planning requires a minimum of 90 credit hours including minimum of 30 credit hours of core courses and I will be offering courses like Innovation in construction, Principles and practices of construction, advanced fundamentals of Construction Management, sustainable infrastructures system. Also at graduation I would have successfully completed qualifying and preliminary exams, proposal defense and dissertation defense.
VO: What will PhD do for you?
It will provide me with knowledge and skills to be an academic and a credible researcher. Also, having a PhD will make me assume a top position when starting a Job at my Alma Mata, UNIOSUN.
VO: Why EDP/What will this course do for you?
I am very passionate about my country, and I have seen the wrong construction practices here in Nigeria which has led to many kinds of building failures, so this course will give me in depth knowledge coupled with my experience on how efficient, sustainable and safe buildings can be constructed using new innovations and technology.
VO: What are your plans after graduation?
I will be coming back to Nigeria to start a lecturing job at UNIOSUN, my Alma Mata.
VO: What is your research topic?
I don’t have one yet, but my research area will be focused on intelligent infrastructure.
VO: What is your total credit units?
90 credit hours including minimum of 30 hours core courses.
VO: What are the courses you will be taking this semester?
Innovation in Construction, Sustainable facility system, Sustainable Infrastructures system, Principles and practices of Construction I and II, Seminar in Environmental Design and Planning.
VO: What are the requirement for graduation?
The requirement for graduation is a minimum of 90 credit hours with a minimum of 30 hours of core coursework. Also I must successfully complete the Qualifying and Preliminary exams, Proposal defense, and Dissertation defense.

VO: Did you write any test(s)?
Yes, GRE and TOEFL.
VO: Who is your Sponsor?
I got funding from the school to cover the out of state and in-state tuitions, and monthly stipends for the first year, and I was promised renewal every year provided I meet the minimum academic requirement. And my Uncle will pay the differentials.
VO: What does your Uncle do?
He works as the general manager of CON Nigeria Limited.
VO: What does the company do?
They are retail outlet of petroleum products including AGO, PMS, DPK and Engine Oil. Also the company is into construction of buildings.
VO: What is intelligent infrastructure?
Intelligent infrastructure is the integration of sensing, computing, and communications capabilities into traditional urban and rural physical infrastructures such as roads, buildings, and bridges for increasing efficiency, resiliency, and safety.