Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / New
Stats: 3,207,744 members, 8,000,160 topics. Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2024 at 12:15 AM

General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 - Travel (52) - Nairaland

Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Travel / General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 (753402 Views)

General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 / General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 / General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 (2) (3) (4)

(1) (2) (3) ... (49) (50) (51) (52) (53) (54) (55) ... (432) (Go Down)

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by ProfOjah1234: 8:17am On Jul 18, 2017
OluDare01:

Congratulations and welcome to Tennessee
Chemistry goons just dey invade TN.. grin

1 Like

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Longman525: 8:22am On Jul 18, 2017
Morning guys, I've been a silent reader on this thread for a while, but anytime I come on this discussion group and see testimonies I feel sad about my 3rd class grade which always makes me feel as an intruder on here, I was denied 2 months ago (B1B2) and since then I've been looking for a way to re-apply as a student but my poor grade keeps drawing me back, to the gurus in the house, is there any solution to this? And what advice do you have for me concerning my US schooling ambition?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Joan011: 8:30am On Jul 18, 2017
Rheenah:

There is no need for a new thread. Whaever question about F1 students and info you need ask it here. There are willing and experienced people ready to help
Thanks for the info, but i was refering to the comment i made earlier not f1 visa stuff and it likes
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by electronic(m): 8:59am On Jul 18, 2017
OluDare01:
If you wanna book flight, please no rule says you must fly from Lagos, always check Lagos and Abuja and compare the price.
A friend saved 100k by booking Abuja to Nashville Lufthansa for 530k
Really 530k? WoW....
shocked expensive anyhow....
I also observed too that Abuja's route is cheaper in some cases...
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by mecigr8s: 9:18am On Jul 18, 2017
Adkunltitpost=58568662:
Thank you Jesus! To God Almighty be all glory, honour and adoration. Visa APPROVED few minutes ago. Remember ProfOjah's friend delayed the day ProfOjah was approved.

Congrats,bro, on your approved visa! If you would not mind, we may relate;I am also heading to Middle Tennessee State University, together with two other compatriots whose visa have also been approved.In the next coming days, two other guys admitted into MTSU will also be going for their interview; it's going to be a "full house". Many shout out to our MTSU senior men out there; @kenkool, Djmakson, Phakus, Sahid(Ashiwaju) and to others schooling in Tennessee : Oludare01, Texrem,et al.

7 Likes 1 Share

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by smithutomi: 9:19am On Jul 18, 2017
My visa got approved 7.30am today. Psalm 37:5. Transcript loading...

17 Likes

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by mecigr8s: 9:20am On Jul 18, 2017
OluDare01:

Congratulations and welcome to Tennessee

Baba, I sent you a PM some couple of weeks back but did not see any reply.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Victorgold(m): 9:28am On Jul 18, 2017
I want to thank the house for ttheir assistance so far it has been very helpful ..... I am the guy who complained about giving money to some one to help me get a masters program ....he sent me a mail today which reads as follows ....thanks for applying to Kettering for an ESL program ( which is an English program) and there would be a Skype hang out when ever am ready ..... I need advice and also how to convince the VO .... He said its cuz I don't have tofel or GRE
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by LagosismyHome(f): 9:40am On Jul 18, 2017
Victorgold:
I want to thank the house for ttheir assistance so far it has been very helpful ..... I am the guy who complained about giving money to some one to help me get a masters program ....he sent me a mail today which reads as follows ....thanks for applying to Kettering for an ESL program ( which is an English program) and there would be a Skype hang out when ever am ready ..... I need advice and also how to convince the VO .... He said its cuz I don't have tofel or GRE

Lol... ESL is not a Master program
Why would a VO give you a visa to go to the US to learn basic english. Is Nigeria not an english speaking country ? . This program is for people who english is a second language and is not an academic credit program

That what happens when you dont do things yourself and learn from it . If you have a bsc then its really not that difficult. Go online read about schools and their requirements and that helps shape what u need to do

how much did you pay for this shocked

12 Likes

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by ponlear(m): 9:40am On Jul 18, 2017
fredoricko:

Got it.

You can take out your email address.
Thanks bro
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by folmus: 9:51am On Jul 18, 2017
LagosismyHome:


Lol....an ESL is not a Master program
Why would a VO give you a visa to go to the US to learn basic english. Is Nigeria not an english speaking country ? . This is program for people who english is a second language and is not an academic credit program

That what happens when you dont do things yourself and learn from it . If you have a bsc then its really not that difficult. Go online read about schools amd their requirements and that helps shape what u need to do

how much did you pay for this shocked

And don't know what is done on your behalf. The agent wants to use that to ' free' himself. He will say : Che you no get admission? grin

2 Likes

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by DejiZaddy: 9:56am On Jul 18, 2017
mecigr8s:

Please how sure is MTSU, because all the schools I've been applying to have denied me cos of funding. Do I need to contact faculty before I apply? Help a brother, my miracle must come by Spring 2018. beg

Congrats,bro, on your approved visa! If you would not mind, we may relate;I am also heading to Middle Tennessee State University, together with two other compatriots whose visa have also been approved.In the next coming days, two other guys admitted into MTSU will also be going for their interview; it's going to be a "full house". Many shout out to our MTSU senior men out there; @kenkool, Djmakson, Phakus, Sahid(Ashiwaju) and to others schooling in Tennessee : Oludare01, Texrem,et al.

1 Like

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Jamezy4u: 10:00am On Jul 18, 2017
Please, how do I know my passport is ready for collection?

I went for interview on friday morning, can it be ready at the collection centre I choosed by now?

I just tracked it and it is showing "Issued" on the U.S Department of State but showing "Your passport is still with the US embassy/Consulate"

Please, when can I go for a pick up?

Thanks
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Sallysweet: 10:18am On Jul 18, 2017
Visa approved this morning, 7 am.

To God alone be all the praise!!! To all the great minds in here, thank you for your selflessness and labour of love.

I arrived early enough to go through all the protocols. Calm, collected and confident in His Grace. All the studying and research I had done went back stage and I allowed God take fore and centre stage as only His Favour and Grace mattered at this point.

VO: Good morning how are you?( with a beautiful smile)

Me: Good morning( smiling politely ) I am very well thank you. How are you as well?

VO: Fine thanks for asking.

VO: Why are you going to the United States?

Me: I am going to study for my Masters Degree at Western Illinois
University.

VO: Why this school?

Me: Apart from being rated to be one of the best mid-western and regional universities, the communications department faculty professors invest time in being readily accessible to graduate students.These professors, I also discovered during my search are organisational communications consultants for a number of national and international organizations and so I believe they will present real life practical experiences whilst teaching.  The curriculum at the Communications department is tailored to achieving, effective organisational communications across disciplines.

VO: Tell me your study plan.

Me: During my study I will complete a total of 33 semester hours of course work and thesis. I will be completing 27 semester hours of course work with four core courses and 6 semester hours of thesis work.

VO: what was your first degree?

Me: I graduated with B.Sc Geography from the University of Lagos. My choice of study was Business Administration. I had been admitted on Merit to the faculty then but a policy change at the time made me unable to enrol. I was then offered Geography. I have since after graduation returned to my passion. I have also had trainings in Communications and a professional certification in marketing communication

VO: How many schools did you apply to?

Me: I applied to five(5) schools.

VO: Which Schools?

Me: The University of Alabama, The University of San Francisco, DePaul University, Grand Valley State University and Western Illinois University.

VO: How many acceptances?

Me: I have gotten acceptance from all five schools ma’am.

VO: Why are you choosing to study Communications?

Me: ( Smiling sweetly) This graduate degree will be leveraging on my experiences since the last 7 years in communications , It will also increase my skills  and teach me to master methods of effective organisational communication across disciplines. This type of skill is in huge demand. A lot of companies here outsource this skill because it's professional expertise and skill supply is still very low. I intend to learn this skill using global best practices that can be modelled for use here.

VO: ……Nodding and nodding typing and typing.
Did you take any tests?

Me: I wrote the TOEFL test and was prepared to write the GRE however, these schools waived the requirement due to my professional experiences. Western Illinois in particular requested that I submit a five paged scholarly writing sample. This was submitted and approved.

VO: Are you married?

Me: Yes Ma

VO: Do you have children?

Me: Yes ma, I have two children.

VO: Congratulations on that.

Me: Thank you ma.

VO: Will you be travelling with your children?

Me: No ma. They will remain here with my husband. My mother lives with me as well as a live-in nanny.

VO: She nods as though satisfied with my answer and then asked “ Have you travelled before?”

Me: Yes Ma. I have visited London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Accra and recently, the United States.

…..She then requests for my other passport and examines them.
VO: Are these visas work related?

Me: No ma, I went on vacations.

VO: I'll be approving your visa. She hands me the victory paper and tells me I'll be contacted to be informed where to pick up.

Me: Thank you ma. Have a pleasant day.

To all those still hoping for their miracle, I pray that God blesses your hard work and grace your life with a beautiful testimony.

43 Likes 2 Shares

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by LagosismyHome(f): 10:26am On Jul 18, 2017
Jamezy4u:
Please, how do I know my passport is ready for collection?

I went for interview on friday morning, can it be ready at the collection centre I choosed by now?

I just tracked it and it is showing "Issued" on the U.S Department of State but showing "Your passport is still with the US embassy/Consulate"

Please, when can I go for a pick up?

Thanks

Yeah you come here and ask questions and learn but simple thing like sharing your transcript so others can learn there is radio silence ............. ok o

5 Likes

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by LagosismyHome(f): 10:27am On Jul 18, 2017
Sallysweet:
Visa approved this morning, 7 am.

To God alone be all the praise!!! To all the great minds in here, thank you for your selflessness and labour of love.


Congrats .. God bless your new journey

1 Like

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by mudi1012: 10:39am On Jul 18, 2017
Good day house , please i would like to know if the immigration officers will write on the I-20 at the POE ??
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by aamstih: 10:48am On Jul 18, 2017
My brother if only wishes were horses...

Credit: femi321

There is this saying that says ''If we don't fight we have failed, but if we fight we can either fail or succeed''. So forget the tuition part for now and put in some work. First, you need to decide on the course you want to study, To save you some stress start from this website http://graddecision.org/ to know the application process, So step 1) Decide on the course you want to study 2) Search for schools using a)www.msinus.com (open this website with a laptop, you should see a list of school and ranking for some of the most common courses, you can start from there b)www.gradschools.com c)www.google.com (you can just type 'msc in bla bla in the us in google' d) www.usnews.com e) www.4icu.org . 3) check up the website of the schools you find, to see the requirements. most schools will require GRE and some will require both gre and toefl . 4) Register for standardize exam and take it. You can register for gre as soon as you are ready and prepared to take the exam. Its done online at www.ets.org. You can also get all the information you need about the exam on the website. You will get adequate materials to prepare for the exam in this dropbox I createdhttps://www.dropbox.com/sh/t9ot6d07hp1lkm7/AADL_dTihjEvNBRCBsmAcoXja?dl=0

TOEFL is an English test required by some US universities. though, some schools waive due to the fact that Nigeria is an Anglophone country.
For toefl, all you need are the speaking noteful videos in the link below, the ets toefl guide is enough to ace the exam for other sections. Just download the toefl ETS Guide from there website and the simulation test.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/45tvc3ifi8wh8sh/AACXR5j6l3nsWK8vZx5P28TVa?dl=0

As for the Tuition, if you have good results (GRE, GPA, Toefl), SOP and LOR; US schools do offer assistanship to graduate students. This can either be Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant or Administrative Assistant. Depending on the school, if you get an assistantship, your Tuition will be waived and you will also be paid a monthly stipend that can take care of your living expenses. One advice, once you shortlist schools, send emails to the grad cord of the schools and ask specific questions relating to that course and funding opportunities, be very explicit.

Lastly, there are basically 2 admission session in the US, Spring (Jan) and Fall (August). Schools admit more students in Fall, so Its advisable you plan towards Fall 2018. If you plan to resume in fall 2018, make sure you submit all your application documents before ending of Dec 2017. If you don't give it a trial, you will never know.My philosophy in life is to always do my part, with that I don't get to regret later. Above all, if you believe in God,pray to him..if not, good for you.

OR

Don't even bother learning a trade as 'worldly people' had advised it is still not easy, just go and do MMM.

Sundayalaba4:
My people am new here.. I need list of schools where i can do my PGD in US with free application form and without requesting for any standard exam.. Pls kindly help a brother.. thank you

3 Likes

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Rheenah: 10:52am On Jul 18, 2017
ProfOjah1234:
I got to the embassy around 6:10am.. I quickly joined the queue for 6:30appointment, Naso person shouted my name from the queue. *Ojah, wetin you con do for embassy*. (In my mind, I con meet my grandpapa). He is a friend from Unilag, going for MSc in Chemistry at MTSU with assistanship. Naso we con dey follow eachother like instagram on every stage from outside till the biometric stage.
Unfortunately, he was denied, as I stood behind him, as directed by the CGI guy, to be interviewed by the same VO (woman in her early 30s) in window 5..
The guy sef bleep up. VO was asking him "Why the school" and the guy dey tell VO say the school get nice building bla bla.. As she give am 214b, my mind cut.. Naso I carry myself go meet her...



This guy was bereft of the precious information on nairaland, I met him that day I got mine approved and he has been on my neck ever since that very day. I did my best and introduced him to this forum, to read every valuable advises & transcripts here which he obliged..

TODAY he got his visa approved.. He will drop his transcript soon!!.. Thanks Nairalanders!!
This kin story dey sweet me

6 Likes

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Rheenah: 10:52am On Jul 18, 2017
Thank you Jesus! To God Almighty be all glory, honour and adoration. Visa APPROVED few minutes ago. Remember ProfOjah's friend delayed the day ProfOjah was approved.
Guy na you Congrats ooo

1 Like

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Rheenah: 10:55am On Jul 18, 2017
LagosismyHome:


Yeah you come here and ask questions and learn but simple thing like sharing your transcript so others can learn there is radio silence ............. ok o
grin
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by dannyfrank(m): 11:04am On Jul 18, 2017
Thank you Jesus! To God Almighty be all glory, honour and adoration. Visa APPROVED few minutes ago. Remember ProfOjah's friend delayed the day ProfOjah was approved.
congratz.did u mk a sligjt changes in ds160 before going bk?

1 Like

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Hushee(m): 11:14am On Jul 18, 2017
Femmyy90:


Kindly go to ABIA poly why some people are like this you are looking for free things and you wil be expecting big money from it bah??... you still have to think very well maybe you should go for handwork that will not cost you at all embarassed
Lol. See finishing o

1 Like

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by gaviria: 11:16am On Jul 18, 2017
Classic90:
You have a very good GRE score. Check Texas A and M, College station
The GRE doesn't ascertain admission into college station. And you also have to ask what the undergrad GPA was.

1 Like

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Nobody: 11:21am On Jul 18, 2017
gaviria:

The GRE might not get admitted to college station. And you also have to ask what the undergrad GPA was.

My thoughts exactly
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Hushee(m): 11:22am On Jul 18, 2017
DejiZaddy:
Hello guys please I desperately need your help. I studied Food science and I'm trying to apply for MS in the US. I have not been able to secure funding from Purdue, Missouri, Utah State, North Dakota state. I got 313 in my GRE. Please I need a "sure" school and course to study for this coming Spring. Please HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP
Check this out:

http://www.unl.edu/gradstudies/prospective/programs/Nutrition_Interdepartmental... If you're not comfortable with that, you can check out their food science department.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Hushee(m): 11:26am On Jul 18, 2017
Rheenah:

Free application form and no standard exam required. And you want good education. You are not serious
Rheenah don para o
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Rheenah: 11:31am On Jul 18, 2017
Hushee:

Rheenah don para o
Lol nooooo grin grin

1 Like

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Hushee(m): 11:35am On Jul 18, 2017
Victorgold:
I want to thank the house for ttheir assistance so far it has been very helpful ..... I am the guy who complained about giving money to [b]some one [/b]to help me get a masters program ....he sent me a mail today which reads as follows ....thanks for applying to Kettering for an ESL program ( which is an English program) and there would be a Skype hang out when ever am ready ..... I need advice and also how to convince the VO .... He said its cuz I don't have tofel or GRE

That person should be jailed, how is ESL a masters program?

4 Likes

Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by fisayoprisca: 11:35am On Jul 18, 2017
Thank you for the work here, please help me. please my problem is with my passport, my passport will expire next year January, but it is 5months and 6months needed for traveling. I have used this passport to apply for my I-20. I want to know if I will be granted visa with is passport? Though I am planning get another passport before going for my interview.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Victorgold(m): 11:36am On Jul 18, 2017
LagosismyHome:


Lol... ESL is not a Master program
Why would a VO give you a visa to go to the US to learn basic english. Is Nigeria not an english speaking country ? . This is program for people who english is a second language and is not an academic credit program

That what happens when you dont do things yourself and learn from it . If you have a bsc then its really not that difficult. Go online read about schools amd their requirements and that helps shape what u need to do

how much did you pay for this shocked


What do I .... Can I still meet up for fall semester and if there is any school that don't admit with English proficiency exam help me thanks

(1) (2) (3) ... (49) (50) (51) (52) (53) (54) (55) ... (432)

Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 19 / GENERAL Irish (student)visa & Work Permit-New THREAD*** / General Australian Visa Enquiries

(Go Up)

Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health
religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket

Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 59
Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland.