lionlee216:


And i hope you thicked yes on your ds 160 when you were asked if you have immediate relative in the usa? If you choose no, dont create problems for yourself when there is none

Thanks for your response,
i clicked NO because i dont have immediate relatives[b][/b] there.

The friend i am going to see was my colleague during bsc days, running his phd in a school and in another state different from where my school is located.

gspeed360:

My thoughts exactly... If you didn't fill yes to having relatives and all, wherever the destination is. just tell them that was the best price deal you could get at that point in time. That you'll be taking a bus to your school...

Okay, thanks.

Femmyy90:
Hello my fellow nairalanders ... Have been following this thread for some weeks now .. And am waiting for my original copies of 1-20 and acceptance letter from college of the cayons CA and which I don pay for SEVIS fee ... And I would be going for the interview next months .... Anybody Else going for interview next month should PM make we do coaching lesson

More Transcript Good News Ahead !

i will suggest you keep doing the right thing you are doing, i dont think of other better ''coaching lesson'' aside reading tru transcripts, writing and practicing your own transcript that suit your situation.

Fortunate4real:


i will suggest you keep doing the right thing you are doing, i dont think of other better ''coaching lesson'' aside reading tru transcripts, writing and practicing your own transcript that suit your situation.

Thanks bro

[quote author=teepee4Him post=58469875]Greetings and Congratulations to all Fall 2017 Students. Just thinking I should drop few words in a bid to assist those travelling in here. I will tag it - THINGS I WISH I DID/KNEW BEFORE TRAVELLING TO THE U.S.

1. I wish I knew a student in my school : By all means, PLEASE get at least two 'CORRECT' students in your prospective school that can advice you. Information sometimes can be more useful than thousands of dollars as a new student. I never knew any student in my school then and I still regret a little till date. To make matters worse I entered when school wasn't in session. So, I met no 'CORRECT' student until orientation day.
Likewise, make plans to attend the Orientation. I know some will tell you it is not important BUT I THINK IT IS. Apart from the valuable information you will get, you will also get the opportunity to meet new people. I will never forget the Guy that 'gingered' me after orientation to knock at doors and speak directly with Professors for Jobs - TAs, RAs and the likes. That paid off for me.

2. I wish I learnt a handiwork : To some that are financially comfortable, this might not be necessary but to others on the street this might aid to ease of some stress - Learn a trade. (Fashion designing, Hair dressing, Barbing, even Mechanic). My fisrt day in U.S, after picking me from the airport, my uncle drove me to a restaurant and then to have his hair cut. Lo and Behold - I was shocked to learn he had just had an hair cut for $20 (especially because I just had mine cut two days ago in naija for less less than #300.) I did calculation immediately and was kinda

3. I wish I knew how to drive and came with an International Drivers License. Imagine me - I had access to a small car at home then in naija and wasn't working BUT I JUST DECIDED NOT TO LEARN HOW TO DRIVE. That's one of my foolish decisions. Public transportation in the U.S is 'Zero in some cities' and if you dont have a car, it is as simple as you dont have a leg - YOU WILL BE CARRIED ABOUT, not without stress, heavy bills etc. Why not save yourself the stress now and learn in naija. Likewise, INTERNATIONAL Drivers License is permitted to drive with in some states.

4. I wish I spoke the truth. Well, I am not the kind of person that believes in lying but whatever came upon me at the POE when asked if I came with food items, I still can't fathom. I at first said no to the officer. I later said except few dried fishes and snacks. However, I had several types of foodstuffs, from dried fish to Garri to Ogbonno, to Egusi etc. I had to be delayed for about an hour and half where I later now listed all I can remember was in my bag . Not without fear and anxiety. Save yourself the stress and simply tell them what's in there. (They already know)

5. I wish I came with a minimum of three jeans and probably a snickers. . For new students, I don't believe the first few months will be one where you need to spend money on stuffs like wears except you are obo. One or two correct jeans will do the magic. JJC like me, I don't put on jeans in naija so I came with

[color=#990000][/color] what this man has said up there is worth its weight in GOLD! Except you have a huge supply of inexhaustible funds, pls learn a skill before u get on that plane. Especially mechanic and hairmaking, and for those who can play musical instruments infact money go dey look for you! This is another reason why u shud look for reputable schs in cities where u will get more opportunities to make side cash based on your skills rather than a sch in a village where even if every1 patronise u, u still wont make ends meet. Besides u will stand out very quickly in a rural area which might not be good for u on the long run. My 2cents

Oseni007:
My cousin was the scout guy,told me how the black VO was going ballistic on applicants. Good luck on your next application, Got a few notes to write here next week. Cheers

No be small thing. That black VO really dealt with the female scout in the team. I wonder if that lady has ever undergone such drilling before. And if I recall correctly, she was eventually denied. The guys that were approved by the man were just lucky... let's call it grace. There was one particular scout I would have delayed if I was the VO because he was so vague in most replies ... but he got approved! These things are highly subjective. God bless our efforts o.

Laadeh:

Wish you the best in your next interview. Go get it bro!

Thanks dear. God bless our hustle

LagosismyHome:


Sorry for the delay but you made some obvious mistake .... you states you had research assistantship. So my question was this not on your i20 ?

If yes then the question on who sponsoring you was answered incorrectly. You made the focus to be about your uncle and not about your funding based on what you wrote. I would say you just had a slight delay. Go through transcript and cover all bases on how others have responded and you should be fine next time around. Best of luck

Thanks, but I believe I mentioned that I have a research assistantship and that my uncle would be footing the rest. I'm sorry I didn't include it in the transcript. I will modify it. I remember mentioning that, just that it skipped my memory as I was typing my transcript. His issue wasn't that the money wouldn't be enough. It was that it is a company account, which still sounds weird to most people I have told because I also came with letters from the bank and the man himself that owns the company, concerning the company. But like I said, God knows the best.

Thanks for the advice. If it comes up again, I shall certainly not forget to mention it.

Hello fellow nairalanders... Have been a silent follower on this thread and i will be going for my visa interview at the embassy in two weeks time. Pls i ve a sample of a rehearse interview on which i practiced and i wld be grateful if u pple can correct some of the loopholes in it. Thanks.

VO- Gudmorning
Me- Gudmorning sir/ma
VO- Pass me ur passport and i-20
Me- Ok
VO- Why r u going to US?
Me- I am going to US to pursue a bachelor degree in Accounting and business conmerce which will take me a total of 48months.
VO- When did u finish ur high school?
Me- I finished 2009
VO- What have u been doing since then?
Me- After my high school i went for my Ordinary National diploma in Business Admin and after that i went for my Industrial training which i finished in 2013. I also went for a professional course in NIM. Since then i ve been assisting my mum in her business as a supervisor.
VO- How many schools did u apply to?
Me- I applied to three schools
VO- Mention them
Me- BGSU, Murray state univ and Arkankas state univ
VO- Why Bowling Green state university?
Me- Yeah i applied to three universities buh i choose BGSU cos of the combination of the course i applied for which suit my career interest and also i choose the university becos Accounting course in BGSU is no #1 in Ohio and also the institution has a stronger relationship with public and private organisations in terms of internship whIch will give the experience i needed not only in class also on the field.
VO-How did u hear about the school?
Me- My uncle who is an alumni of the school gave me a good recommendation abt the school and he is now doong well as a senior lecturer at the university of ibadan. I also went online to make more research about the school and i find it more commendable for the course i applied for
VO- What will u do with the course after graduate?
Me- After graduating i will be coming back home to take up my mum's business cos by that time she won't have enough strength to manage the business.
VO- What kind of business do your mum do?
Me- She is a contractor... She supplies building materials for public and private organisations and she is also one of the distributors of Dangote group of companies.
VO- How many kids do ur mum have?
Me- Three... Am d second and only son.
VO- Who is your sponsor?
Me- My mum.
VO- ok.
I wld appreciate ur advice and corrections. Thanks

rashfad:
VISA approved yesterday morning, around 7:30am. First person on the queue was denied but I was undisturbed at all.

I was interviewed by a man in his 40s, I think but can't remember the window number again oh !

My Transcript goes thus:
VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning,how was your night



VO: Pass me your passport and I-20 Form
I humbly obliged.

VO: Why this university?
Me: Then I started stameering then I gather the composure to tell him Concordia's health care administration offers a major concentration in master of business administration programs​,& Prof Montgomery has kept in touch with me since the beginning of my admission process on her next research as it affects mortality rate in sub saharan africa

VO: What's healthcare administration?
Me: Healthcare​ administration is the branch of business administration that deals with setting up of primary health care system and hospital networks

VO: What courses will you be taken?
Me: Listed some and started looking at him as usual cos all this while my eyes didn't even blink

VO: How many universities did you applied to?
Me: 3

VO: List them?
Me: Listed them for him

VO: Your Visa has been approved,pick it up at bla bla.


NB: It was a tough call,but I kept my cool along the line. You folks should try and prepare answers to each question,and all this it aligns with my area of interest has casted o. Research is the surest thing.


Special thanks to Texrem and cutemorgan...of a greatest lasuite like me,and my ever reliable padi patovicky. Seriously if he better for every man ajibole no go dey oooo. Thanks for being there

nah me dey your front he asked me why do i want to go to my school, i told him students are being given great opportunities to identify their God's giving gifts at their ist year of the program through the youth for the nation practical internship program, vo asked me how do dey do that i told him by teaching the students how to pray, counseling, giving hospitality and public relations, and they will also give them great opportunity to minister with pastor joel osteen...vo how did you know the school? Me through testimonies of alumni students a woman was healed from cancer and the other students life was transformed from being drug addict to normal life, vo asked me again how did you hear about the school dat know about the alumni bla bla me through Facebook vo what course will you be taking in i told him Christian doctrine, chapel, student ministries... The next thing i see nah blue paper....

My School told initially that if they ask me why the school i should say i choose christ for the nation Institute because i want to study theology and receive training for higher ministerial skills...pls i want to reapply and correct my mistakes from any corrections i will get from the house thanks

Ability247:


Thanks, but I believe I mentioned that I have a research assistantship and that my uncle would be footing the rest. I'm sorry I didn't include it in the transcript. I will modify it. I remember mentioning that, just that it skipped my memory as I was typing my transcript. His issue wasn't that the money wouldn't be enough. It was that it is a company account, which still sounds weird to most people I have told because I also came with letters from the bank and the man himself that owns the company, concerning the company. But like I said, God knows the best.

Thanks for the advice. If it comes up again, I shall certainly not forget to mention it.

To the best of my knowledge, company account is at disadvantage with F1 to some extent depending on whom your VO is; B1/2 with company account won't have an issue. Infact, three of my colleague and I got our B1/2 with our company's account in 2014. A company is an entity on its own; if it liquidates what happens to you? I will advise you use your uncle personal acct in future. I am not a VO; this is just my view BUT COMPANY ACCOUNT AND F1 VISA ARE LIKE A MARRIAGE WHERE ONE IS BEING COMPELLED ON OTHER; IT WON'T WORK.

folmus:


To the best of my knowledge, company account is at disadvantage with F1 to some extent depending on whom your VO is; B1/2 with company account won't have an issue. Infact, three of my colleague and I got our B1/2 with our company's account in 2014. A company is an entity on its own; if it liquidates what happens to you? I will advise you use your uncle personal acct in future. I am not a VO; this is just my view BUT COMPANY ACCOUNT AND F1 VISA ARE LIKE A MARRIAGE WHERE ONE IS BEING COMPELLED ON OTHER; IT WON'T WORK.

... Bros abeg no vex so company cannot sponsor someone again because me nah my uncle dey sponsor me buh nah him company name i dey use because him no get sufficient balance for his personal account and even him dey go embassy nah him company account him dey use he's d ceo, so what should you advise me on that one

nah me dey your front he asked me why do i want to go to my school, i told him students are being given great opportunities to identify their God's giving gifts at their ist year of the program through the youth for the nation practical internship program, vo asked me how do dey do that i told him by teaching the students how to pray, counseling, giving hospitality and public relations, and they will also give them great opportunity to minister with pastor joel osteen...vo how did you know the school? Me through testimonies of alumni students a woman was healed from cancer and the other students life was transformed from being drug addict to normal life, vo asked me again how did you hear about the school dat know about the alumni bla bla me through Facebook vo what course will you be taking in i told him Christian doctrine, chapel, student ministries... The next thing i see nah blue paper....

My School told initially that if they ask me why the school i should say i choose christ for the nation Institute because i want to study theology and receive training for higher ministerial skills...pls i want to reapply and correct my mistakes from any corrections i will get from the house thanks

good afternoon my nairaland peeps , can i buy a one way ticket to the states with an F1 visa without having a problem at the port of entry or it's mandatory i buy a return ticket ?

abeg make una advice me . thanks

Loso351:
... Bros abeg no vex so company cannot sponsor someone again because me nah my uncle dey sponsor me buh nah him company name i dey use because him no get sufficient balance for his personal account and even him dey go embassy nah him company account him dey use he's d ceo, so what should you advise me on that one

What will happen to your uncle's company if the money is spent on your education?

Loso351:
... Bros abeg no vex so company cannot sponsor someone again because me nah my uncle dey sponsor me buh nah him company name i dey use because him no get sufficient balance for his personal account and even him dey go embassy nah him company account him dey use he's d ceo, so what should you advise me on that one

Che him dey go as a student ni? At the bold You fit try your luck. but carry him personal acct with the little wey dey there with the company acct. good luck!!

Hello House,

I wrote my GRE last year. q151 v149 A4.0

i stopped the applications along the way because i diverted some of the money intended for use then.

I am considering re writing the GRE and also TOEFL

Some schools i tried contacting wants me to evaluate my transcript. Most of the schools are in south dakota.

Intended study is M.ed Curriculum and Instructions, 3.17/5

WES free evaluation: 3.02/4.0

I intend to use IERF. DO THEY BOOST GPA TOO ?

Any advice

Mekurexx:
I have up to $500 USD... if you need to make any payment, sevis etc. send me a message!

Boss I also want to make a payment for sevis fees what the cost now in naira

kekenation:
Hello House,

I wrote my GRE last year. q151 v149 A4.0

i stopped the applications along the way because i diverted some of the money intended for use then.

I am considering re writing the GRE and also TOEFL

Some schools i tried contacting wants me to evaluate my transcript. Most of the schools are in south dakota.

Intended study is M.ed Curriculum and Instructions, 3.17/5

WES free evaluation: 3.02/4.0

I intend to use IERF. DO THEY BOOST GPA TOO ?

Any advice

Abeg make we help this bro; I don see this post like 3 times since yesterday. If you feel your GRE scores are low, try another one. Why are you looking for GP booster? Check Cameron Uni; they should admit you with waiver. Abeg go evaluate your transcripts if it's compulsory or check other schools that do not need evaluation. Good luck!!

good afternoon my nairaland peeps , can i buy a one way ticket to the states with an F1 visa without having a problem at the port of entry or it's mandatory i buy a return ticket ?

abeg make una advice me . thanks

folmus:


To the best of my knowledge, company account is at disadvantage with F1 to some extent depending on whom your VO is; B1/2 with company account won't have an issue. Infact, three of my colleague and I got our B1/2 with our company's account in 2014. A company is an entity on its own; if it liquidates what happens to you? I will advise you use your uncle personal acct in future. I am not a VO; this is just my view BUT COMPANY ACCOUNT AND F1 VISA ARE LIKE A MARRIAGE WHERE ONE IS BEING COMPELLED ON OTHER; IT WON'T WORK.

Someone I know recently got approved with a company account. And the owner of the company isn't even related to the person by blood. If my uncle's personal acc could do the job, I would have used it. If he moves large chunks of money there now, it would look suspicious. I am just praying for more grace this time

Please I'd like to ask. Can someone carry 3 boxes to the airport? 1 big box, and 2 small ones that can substitute for another box23kg. Because I know the airline policy is 2 23kg luggage.
The first box will be 23kg or even less. And since I don't have a second box that can carry so much or weigh 23kg or even close, can one carry 2 small bags/boxes that'll substitute the second 23kg.

cc: Lagosismyhome, femi312, and others.
Thanks

olarich30:
good afternoon my nairaland peeps , can i buy a one way ticket to the states with an F1 visa without having a problem at the port of entry or it's mandatory i buy a return ticket ?

abeg make una advice me . thanks

Yeah one way is the advisable ticket for a student. Except you want to buy PTA in banks that's where you'll need a return ticket. But your one way ticket doesn't give any issue at the POE as they don't expect you back so soon.

Ability247:


Someone I know recently got approved with a company account. And the owner of the company isn't even related to the person by blood. If my uncle's personal acc could do the job, I would have used it. If he moves large chunks of money there now, it would look suspicious. I am just praying for more grace this time

How are you sure he was asked about account? Did he apply for student visa? And not all student were asked the questions about account. His case may be differ from yours. I rest my case. Go with grace. Wish you good luck!!

riskyjay777:
Hello fellow nairalanders... Have been a silent follower on this thread and i will be going for my visa interview at the embassy in two weeks time. Pls i ve a sample of a rehearse interview on which i practiced and i wld be grateful if u pple can correct some of the loopholes in it. Thanks.

VO- Gudmorning
Me- Gudmorning sir/ma
VO- Pass me ur passport and i-20
Me- Ok
VO- Why r u going to US?
Me- I am going to US to pursue a bachelor degree in Accounting and business conmerce which will take me a total of 48months.
VO- When did u finish ur high school?
Me- I finished 2009
VO- What have u been doing since then?
Me- After my high school i went for my Ordinary National diploma in Business Admin and after that i went for my Industrial training which i finished in 2013. I also went for a professional course in NIM. Since then i ve been assisting my mum in her business as a supervisor.
VO- How many schools did u apply to?
Me- I applied to three schools
VO- Mention them
Me- BGSU, Murray state univ and Arkankas state univ
VO- Why Bowling Green state university?
Me- Yeah i applied to three universities buh i choose BGSU cos of the combination of the course i applied for which suit my career interest and also i choose the university becos Accounting course in BGSU is no #1 in Ohio and also the institution has a stronger relationship with public and private organisations in terms of internship whIch will give the experience i needed not only in class also on the field.
VO-How did u hear about the school?
Me- My uncle who is an alumni of the school gave me a good recommendation abt the school and he is now doong well as a senior lecturer at the university of ibadan. I also went online to make more research about the school and i find it more commendable for the course i applied for
VO- What will u do with the course after graduate?
Me- After graduating i will be coming back home to take up my mum's business cos by that time she won't have enough strength to manage the business.
VO- What kind of business do your mum do?
Me- She is a contractor... She supplies building materials for public and private organisations and she is also one of the distributors of Dangote group of companies.
VO- How many kids do ur mum have?
Me- Three... Am d second and only son.
VO- Who is your sponsor?
Me- My mum.
VO- ok.
I wld appreciate ur advice and corrections. Thanks.

Very good but you have to practice the questions and answers randomly you might not come across with this.. Or any other suggestions In the house

Afternoon pals as I have just apply too two skulls in USA,as an international student I did not write either Act/Sats exams because majority of the school don't ask for it what too ask can I be given admission,?

folmus:


How are you sure he was asked about account? Did he apply for student visa? And not all student were asked the questions about account. His case may be differ from yours. I rest my case. Go with grace. Wish you good luck!!

Thanks, but yes the person was asked and it was for F1 too. Few days before my interview. If I wasn't sure, I wouldn't have mentioned it.

mathewakin123:
Afternoon pals as I have just apply too two skulls in USA,as an international student I did not write either Act/Sats exams because majority of the school don't ask for it what too ask can I be given admission,?

You did?





Seriously though, you will just have to wait and see.

gaviria:
Please I'd like to ask. Can someone carry 3 boxes to the airport? 1 big box, and 2 small ones that can substitute for another box23kg. Because I know the airline policy is 2 23kg luggage.
The first box will be 23kg or even less. And since I don't have a second box that can carry so much or weigh 23kg or even close, can one carry 2 small bags/boxes that'll substitute the second 23kg.

cc: .
Thanks

No I don't think so, that's why sometimes they tell someone carrying 2 boxes with one that is less than 23kg and one more than 23kg to move some of the stuffs in the more box to the less box. Its advisable you buy a big box to avoid unnecessary charges. By the way, IF you are connecting a flight in the US, you will pay for all luggage

teepee4Him:
Greetings and Congratulations to all Fall 2017 Students. Just thinking I should drop few words in a bid to assist those travelling in here. I will tag it - THINGS I WISH I DID/KNEW BEFORE TRAVELLING TO THE U.S.

Waooo.. that was so key and on point Bro.. God bless for you for sharing these with us. Pls have sent you a PM, kindly revert.

femi312:
No I don't think so, that's why sometimes they tell someone carrying 2 boxes with one that is less than 23kg and one more than 23kg to move some of the stuffs in the more box to the less box. Its advisable you buy a big box to avoid unnecessary charges. By the way, IF you are connecting a flight in the US, you will pay for all luggage

Alright thanks a lot. But can I use a small duffle bag as hand luggage to keep with me In the overhead compartment? Yes I know one will pay for luggage, but hope it won't be too much, around what price range is it usually like?