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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by phdmscbsc: 10:38pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
towbaynah: this is great, thanks for sharing, congratulations. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by phdmscbsc: 10:40pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
cmbagwu: this is great, thanks for sharing, congratulations. 2 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by OluDare01(m): 10:43pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
I don't poke-nose but from what I can see, you don't like being told the truth or better still you're temperamental. Happyday told you nothing but the truth. My problem with people here is they hate you when you tell them the truth. A 291 cannot get you into CSC even if you had 4.0/4.0; take it or leave it. Go rewrite the GRE, ace your QA with a 160 and do well in the other sections, that would make your profile more competitive. My little 50 cents and sorry for poke-nosing k199192: 7 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Nobody: 10:56pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
benugo:First, What area of Civil do you want to specialize in? Transportation? Structural? Geotechnical or Environmental? Nobody can really recommend schools for you, you have to do the research yourself. Mail graduate coordinators and ask about funding? Specific requirements etc. Its always good to also mail faculties in your field, who you might be willing to work with even though some schools will say you don't have to. Your masters GPA is over what? If its over 5, then you can check Texas A&M University, College Station (Very good school with industry connections) , University of Virginia is also a good school known for its transportation engineering, If your specialization is Environmental or Geo-Environmental, you can check University of North Carolina at Charlotte (There is a renown Nigerian Prof who specializes in Environmental/Geo-Environmental, sending him an email might be a good idea. His research projects are in collaboration with Duke Energy, EPRI etc). University of Colorado at Boulder (From there website they say GRE is optional, you might want to use that to your advantage), University of Maryland college park, Louisiana state University are also some good schools you can also look into. Nobody can give you a scenario about funding because they change each year.Funding depends on when you applied, how well you package your application and if you have rapport with the Grad cord or a faculty earlier. I know someone with a first class and 337 in GRE, he never got funding in Berkeley for masters though. I heard of another who has a less GRE to yours, he got admit for PHD in Civil at University of Virginia(top school) because he met his Advisor at a conference he presented at. So at times, only good grades don't really matter,you need recommendation and building of rapport. If you are applying for fall, make sure your application is in, latest November 30. It matters in some situations. Funding doesn't cover accommodation, in most schools you get a tuition waiver and a stipend of min of $1800/month, with health insurance paid for. In some schools also you might need to pay student fees per semester which wont be more than $2500. What you use the stipend for is left to you. I must say, don't go and apply to one nonsense school because of funding, dream big and spread your risk. 2 top schools, 2 moderate schools and 1 tier 2 school is fine. You don't want to spend the next 3- 4years of your life doing Phd in one school you are not happy at. I will send the latest ranking of schools in Civil to you, so start from there and start sending emails. Cheers 7 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by omoluabiguy(m): 10:56pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by OluDare01(m): 11:00pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
omoluabiguy:Modified. It was a typo ![]() Lol make I dey on my lane abi? ![]() Abeg help me modify the post from your quote. Thanks |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by omoluabiguy(m): 11:02pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
OluDare01: I know... Was just teasing you. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by phdmscbsc: 11:04pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
hi nairalanders, i am ready to go for visa interview again after the last denial ( i had posted the transcript earlier). although my post was not that attended to but i have read tru couple of approved transcripts (except for the fact that i didn't see any denied transcript that re-applied, to learn from or ask questions) . in the light of this, i want to ask for more respond and request for visa interview this time, please nairalanders. * a friend suggest, i go to the embassy for visa education that they usually give every Wednesday by 10am (probably that will give me more opportunity to ask questions and regain my confident nto get the visa. Nairalanders, what do you suggest i do to have a better chance of redeeming my postgrad. study plan in the US this year. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Tunnyz(m): 11:10pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
phdmscbsc:I've seen ur pm n I've replied. Check d email associated with ur NL profile 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by phdmscbsc: 11:13pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
Tunnyz: thanks for being magnanimous in rendering help when needed please i need mock interview too. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by mjksho(m): 11:15pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
sirRiddy: I found this to be very true. But that TPD 101 na pure water. If you don't get an A, you will probably never get an A in Tech. ![]() |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by chinemomah2020(m): 11:24pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
ChristianGrey2: I am a silent reader of this thread and i really benefited from this thread. Praise be to Allah.I had my interview on friday and it was approved. Visa issued Yesterday. This is what transpired between the consular officer and i. ME- Good Morning CO- Good Morning. ME- How are you doing? CO- Fine thanks. ME- You welcome CO- Pass your passport and i-20 ME- Sure CO- Why are you going to the US. ME- I am going to the US to undertake a course of studies in International business trade and commerce at Kalamazoo college in Michigan CO- How did you heard about this school? ME- I made an intensive search online using academic websites such as usnews, Princeton reviews and Peterson and then i narrowed down my search based on schools that offer experiential learning. Afterwards i consulted the schools website to gain information about their application process. CO- Why did you choose this school? me- I chose this school because they offer hands on learning components through excellent internships programs and summer study abroad programs. I believe this will help me learn from expert and also widen my employability skills. Among the schools that accepted me this school offered me the most financial aid package. CO- How many schools did you consider? ME- four. Bates college, Northeastern University, Kalamazoo and UMaine. CO- Why did you pick Kalamazoo over northeastern ME- I prefer to study at a liberal arts college because of small teacher to student ratio which allows for better interaction between faculty and students. C0- Northeastern is a liberal arts college. ME- Please madam northeastern university is not a liberal arts college. it is a research university offering masters and doctorate programs. C0- How do you intend funding your education ME- The school has offered me a scholarship and my parents will foot the remaining. C0- She typed for a while and said i have approved your application. ME- Thank you and have a great day. CO- You too. Confirmento.. Congrats Bro and thank you for sharing your transcript in full..Remain Bless! |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by chinemomah2020(m): 11:33pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
Hephzibah2010: Good evening everyone... I've been a silent follower of this thread for a while when I applied for a student visa... My visa was approved today and here goes my transcript... Vo: Good morning Me: Good morning Vo: Pass your passport Me: Passed it Vo: your I-20 Me: passed it Vo: why did you pick the school? Me: I visited the school during my last trip to the states and the educational facilities and conducive learning environment was pleasant and a friend who is an alumni recommended the school Vo: What do you do? Me: I work with my uncle as an executive assistant and he's the director of protocol to bleep Vo: Are you married? Me: no Vo: do you have any children? Me: no Vo: who's sponsoring you? Me: my father Vo: what does he do? Me: told him Vo: what was your undergraduate degree? Me: International law Vo: what school? Me: told him Vo: your visa has been approved and he hands me two white papers and told me to pick up my passport The importance of prayer cannot be overemphasized... Just do your best and leave the rest for God... No bi lie @Bolded and Congrat for your approval.. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Nobody: 11:36pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
LOL. Got C in TPD and D or E in CVE 401. I was a gangster in undergrad, only liked my CS, Maths and Economics courses. ![]() mjksho: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Ardedaryor(m): 11:49pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
phdmscbsc: Link to delayed visa transcript https://www.dropbox.com/s/3nq0ft9sr52twe7/DELAYED_VISAS_PART_7.pdf?dl=0 Mind you ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by benugo(m): 11:50pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
femi321: Thanks for the good advice. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by benugo(m): 11:59pm On Jun 13, 2017 |
happyday: Thanks for sharing. Regards. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by phdmscbsc: 12:16am On Jun 14, 2017 |
thank you for bringing this to my notice, i am sincerely greatful. Walspring et al, i acknowledge and appreciate your great effort. indeed,this is right place to be Ardedaryor: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by OGreene: 12:18am On Jun 14, 2017 |
Then, I got a mail from Berkeley saying they do not give scholarships to International students, but only California residents. The email came from their Undergrad office, might be same for their postgraduate.This should explain why your friend didnt get any aid. They later sent me a link to apply for Graduate Student Instructor GSI and the likes but I didnt. It was a general email and I wasnt ready to ask if I am eligible or not because I was already considering the schools in the East coast. So anyone applying to Berkeley, confirm you can apply for assitantships even if you are not entiled to the financial aid, and how much you can get from it. femi321: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by shinebamo: 12:21am On Jun 14, 2017 |
Fatezee:hmmn. thank you |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by mjksho(m): 12:27am On Jun 14, 2017 |
sirRiddy: Hehehehe. So I still try. I had B in all the Spider courses, na only those White House Chemistry courses chop my GP like Indomie. CSC 201 and 208 was good for me too. That Yeye Fortran we do that time. 10 people per PC at Intecu. ![]() 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Nobody: 12:50am On Jun 14, 2017 |
Haha, white house courses were quite fine for me even though many complained about them. From what you wrote, you were in an engineering program which are more difficult than Computer Science where I graduated from. All those MEE courses that gave students hell lol. Grateful I did not have to face them ![]() What year and department did you graduate from? Mine was CS, 2014 instead of 2013 (ASUU wahala) mjksho: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by mjksho(m): 1:51am On Jun 14, 2017 |
sirRiddy: You, brother are a dodger of bullets. Part 1 was a smooth sail in White House but part 3 when we resumed those 4 units CHM courses was like the holocaust. 4 pointers were dropping like the dollar. I finished from Chemical Engineering. The same set with you. ASUU, NASU, FJay crisis, our set was unlucky. We escaped strike in only 400L. Chances are that I will even know your face, except you are one of those efikos that don't show up in faculty lectures ![]() 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by joekent: 1:55am On Jun 14, 2017 |
Please Gurus help with good schools in US for Msc Program. My Profile goes below. Cgpa: 3.09/5 Mathematics and Statistics (Bsc) Gre:273 I need name of schools to choose. Thanks |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Nobody: 3:34am On Jun 14, 2017 |
mjksho:Oh! I knew many people who I lived in final year around. Anishere and crazy KEO. I sent you a pm. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 4:10am On Jun 14, 2017 |
Lamexx: Not necessarily @bolded part |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by tayonani: 4:40am On Jun 14, 2017 |
k199192:check newmexico highland versity 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Nobody: 4:44am On Jun 14, 2017 |
joekent:If you want to hear the truth, My advice to you is to re-write GRE, except you are looking for schools that don't require GRE. Your GPA is not that awesome so you need to boost your chances. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by rashfad(m): 5:05am On Jun 14, 2017 |
blacnewton:please assist me with mock interview too |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by joekent: 5:47am On Jun 14, 2017 |
femi321:Bro just sent you Pm now.. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by malory84: 5:57am On Jun 14, 2017 |
Hey everyone. It's been such a long time I came on here. Hope everyone is enjoying the summer. Is anyone coming to the University of Texas at Arlington this Fall? Or intending to come? I could answer some questions.You can pm I could help in anyway I can. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by mjksho(m): 7:07am On Jun 14, 2017 |
sirRiddy: Knowing those guys lasan, you are family. Their rooms were below mine in 2014 in Awo Block 8. I stayed at the Med Floor. PM answered Sir. 2 Likes 1 Share |
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