evelynne20:
Me:good morning ma(no reply)
Vo:why this school
Me:I chose this school cos the school offers courses that are in line with my future goal,it av outstanding faculty reputation and great professors in my field
Vo:what are ur plans after graduation?
Me:my plan is to secure a job in the university of lagos where I wud work as a lecturer of English language
Vo: would u lecture just English or literature or both
Me:I became confused at that point because I didn't prepare for that question ,I didn't even knw wat to tell her so I just told her I would lecture English and a bit of literature
Vo: m sorry u are not qualified (so she gave me d blue paper)

You can't prepare for all exact questions in AN Interview. You need to know the in and out of what you are going for not just cramming answers. You should be able to come up with apt answers no matter what is asked because you understand the scope of what you applying for.

tboii:
I have been a silent follower here..My visa was approved at the Lagos consulate this morning 6:30am by a lady in window. 7

V.o: is there no place you can study greenhouse in Nigeria rather than going to the USA.
Me: there are places I can here but the method that are being used here can’t be compared to the state. For example in the USA translucid glasses are used to build the green house but here transparent polythene are used and I need to learn the modern design so that I can implement it here..

I like to see intelligence.

Congratulations

Mayorboi:


I like to see intelligence.

Congratulations

that was where he killed the VO cos m sure the VO wasnt expecting such an intelligent answer ... O foh VO lenu danu

tboii:
I have been a silent follower here..My visa was approved at the Lagos consulate this morning 6:30am by a lady in window. 7.. I applied for a community college and got admitted , tho some guys here said community colleges are red flag..but all I noticed is be genuine with your ds 160 , prepare well and pray for favor

Vo: good morning
Me: smile( good morning )
V.o: pass me your passport, i20 and sivess
Me: passed it
V.o: where are you going to in the USA ?
Me : am going to Houston community college for my associate degree in applied Horticulture/ horticulture operations
V : how did you know about the school ?
Me: A lecturer from my previous institution recommended the school
V.o: where is your previous institution ?
Me: Rufus giwa polytechnic owo, Ondo state
V.o: what did you study
Me : crop and soil management
V.o: Tell me about it
Me: crop and soil management is a course that talks about how crops and soil can be managed, crop can be classified into different categories which are roots, harvesting period, leaves, economic importance. Then soils can also be classified into two, the organic and the inorganic soils
V.o: what’s your qualification
Me: ordinary national diploma
V.o: ok, why Horticulture?
Me: for the business expansion of my fathers farm by implementing the green house farming system, he deals majorly with the exporting of cocoa so we are trying to diversify.
V.o : which country does he export to
Me: Ukraine and turkey
V( was busy typing) do you have any immediate relative or distance relative in the USA ?
Me: yes ( distance relative )
V.o: uncle or Aunty
Me: uncle
V.o: what does he do ?
V: I don’t know what he does.. we are not closed.. I just know he stays in Maryland
V.o: why did you choose community college, why not university ?
Me: I want a degree am going to do for 2 years so that I can come back to my fathers farming business and implement what I have learnt, I don’t want a university degree that’s going to last me 4-5 years in the state.
V.o: is there no place you can study greenhouse in Nigeria rather than going to the USA.
Me: there are places I can here but the method that are being used here can’t be compared to the state. For example in the USA translucid glasses are used to build the green house but here transparent polythene are used and I need to learn the modern design so that I can implement it here..
Vo: have you traveled outside the country
Me: no, I don’t have any reason to travel out.. just traveling now because of my schooling
V.o: I will be approving your visa.. Bla bla..bla I no even hear anything wey she dey talk again.. just collect my i20 and walked out of the room happy and smiling.. no document was asked

You deserve no other thing than to be approved bro

tboii:
I have been a silent follower here..My visa was approved at the Lagos consulate this morning 6:30am by a lady in window. 7.. I applied for a community college and got admitted , tho some guys here said community colleges are red flag..but all I noticed is be genuine with your ds 160 , prepare well and pray for favor

Vo: good morning
Me: smile( good morning )
V.o: pass me your passport, i20 and sivess
Me: passed it
V.o: where are you going to in the USA ?
Me : am going to Houston community college for my associate degree in applied Horticulture/ horticulture operations
V : how did you know about the school ?
Me: A lecturer from my previous institution recommended the school
V.o: where is your previous institution ?
Me: Rufus giwa polytechnic owo, Ondo state
V.o: what did you study
Me : crop and soil management
V.o: Tell me about it
Me: crop and soil management is a course that talks about how crops and soil can be managed, crop can be classified into different categories which are roots, harvesting period, leaves, economic importance. Then soils can also be classified into two, the organic and the inorganic soils
V.o: what’s your qualification
Me: ordinary national diploma
V.o: ok, why Horticulture?
Me: for the business expansion of my fathers farm by implementing the green house farming system, he deals majorly with the exporting of cocoa so we are trying to diversify.
V.o : which country does he export to
Me: Ukraine and turkey
V( was busy typing) do you have any immediate relative or distance relative in the USA ?
Me: yes ( distance relative )
V.o: uncle or Aunty
Me: uncle
V.o: what does he do ?
V: I don’t know what he does.. we are not closed.. I just know he stays in Maryland
V.o: why did you choose community college, why not university ?
Me: I want a degree am going to do for 2 years so that I can come back to my fathers farming business and implement what I have learnt, I don’t want a university degree that’s going to last me 4-5 years in the state.
V.o: is there no place you can study greenhouse in Nigeria rather than going to the USA.
Me: there are places I can here but the method that are being used here can’t be compared to the state. For example in the USA translucid glasses are used to build the green house but here transparent polythene are used and I need to learn the modern design so that I can implement it here..
Vo: have you traveled outside the country
Me: no, I don’t have any reason to travel out.. just traveling now because of my schooling
V.o: I will be approving your visa.. Bla bla..bla I no even hear anything wey she dey talk again.. just collect my i20 and walked out of the room happy and smiling.. no document was asked

This is indeed Gods Favour, am realy Happy for you, Congratulations!!!! mine is next inline. #TeamSpring2018#

tboii:
I have been a silent follower here..My visa was approved at the Lagos consulate this morning 6:30am by a lady in window. 7.. I applied for a community college and got admitted , tho some guys here said community colleges are red flag..but all I noticed is be genuine with your ds 160 , prepare well and pray for favor

Very articulate.. ...welldone

Congrats and God bless your new journey

gbaby4live:


Congrats brother.

As far as am concerned, I don't believe in all these red flag school stuff. If you do your homework well and really understand why you are going to the USA. Then no issue about Red flag or no red flag.

NB: USA needs us more than we do.

It's either sarcasm or irony or you just don't know what you're saying.

gbaby4live:


Congrats brother.

As far as am concerned, I don't believe in all these red flag school stuff. If you do your homework well and really understand why you are going to the USA. Then no issue about Red flag or no red flag.

NB: USA needs us more than we do.

There are some schools that no amount of preparation can help the matter,

although if someone is a serious student who did proper research then that school should never been applied to in the first place

Good evening/morning everyone.

Please, I'll just go to the point.

I on the verge of applying to UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND. I had some concerns which I've clarified through correspondence with the department.

However, I want to do a masters degree in applied economics. I noticed now it's stated as "MPS in APPLIED ECONOMICS. Instead of the normal MSc/Ma that were used to.

So my question is, please is MPS (Masters of Professional Studies) in Economics same as, say MSc in economics?

Thing is, nah that MPS Dey confuse me. I just want to know so I don't go fool myself after paying admission fee and looking like a zombie at the embassy.

Please daddys and mummys, help me. I don't mind any form of explanation. Even if yabbing follow join. (Bros Femi)

Walahi I don ready for any VO...make them just try ask me why I chose my school na there them go believe say my brain de hot..

gbaby4live:


Congrats brother.

As far as am concerned, I don't believe in all these red flag school stuff. If you do your homework well and really understand why you are going to the USA. Then no issue about Red flag or no red flag.

NB: USA needs us more than we do.

Lol! Wake up bro. You are only given a privilege to study in the best and biggest country in the world. US has been existing before you and would still be after you! They don't need us, they giving us the privilege to be better when you can prove yourself as a genuine student!

Stanleych007:
Walahi I don ready for any VO...make them just try ask me why I chose my school na there them go believe say my brain de hot..

Lol! You only prepared for the question "why you chose your school"? Your leg go bend ooo

Bobo419:
Good evening/morning everyone.

Please, I'll just go to the point.

I on the verge of applying to UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND. I had some concerns which I've clarified through correspondence with the department.

However, I want to do a masters degree in applied economics. I noticed now it's stated as "MPS in APPLIED ECONOMICS. Instead of the normal MSc/Ma that were used to.

So my question is, please is MPS (Masters of Professional Studies) in Economics same as, say MSc in economics?

Thing is, nah that MPS Dey confuse me. I just want to know so I don't go fool myself after paying admission fee and looking like a zombie at the embassy.

Please daddys and mummys, help me. I don't mind any form of explanation. Even if yabbing follow join. (Bros Femi)

The MPS is the same as MSC in Economics just that it is non-thesis based and is created specially for professionals who are only interested in pursuing a master's degree in Economics to boost their job chances, chances of promotion etc. The MPS you see is just a title. So if you just need a master's degree to better your chances in the US job market, then the MPH program is the best for you. However, if you have plans for a PhD afterwards or sometime in the future, then go for the traditional thesis-based MSc in Economics program.

tboii:
I have been a silent follower here..My visa was approved at the Lagos consulate this morning 6:30am by a lady in window. 7.. I applied for a community college and got admitted , tho some guys here said community colleges are red flag..but all I noticed is be genuine with your ds 160 , prepare well and pray for favor

Vo: good morning
Me: smile( good morning )
V.o: pass me your passport, i20 and sivess
Me: passed it
V.o: where are you going to in the USA ?
Me : am going to Houston community college for my associate degree in applied Horticulture/ horticulture operations
V : how did you know about the school ?
Me: A lecturer from my previous institution recommended the school
V.o: where is your previous institution ?
Me: Rufus giwa polytechnic owo, Ondo state
V.o: what did you study
Me : crop and soil management
V.o: Tell me about it
Me: crop and soil management is a course that talks about how crops and soil can be managed, crop can be classified into different categories which are roots, harvesting period, leaves, economic importance. Then soils can also be classified into two, the organic and the inorganic soils
V.o: what’s your qualification
Me: ordinary national diploma
V.o: ok, why Horticulture?
Me: for the business expansion of my fathers farm by implementing the green house farming system, he deals majorly with the exporting of cocoa so we are trying to diversify.
V.o : which country does he export to
Me: Ukraine and turkey
V( was busy typing) do you have any immediate relative or distance relative in the USA ?
Me: yes ( distance relative )
V.o: uncle or Aunty
Me: uncle
V.o: what does he do ?
V: I don’t know what he does.. we are not closed.. I just know he stays in Maryland
V.o: why did you choose community college, why not university ?
Me: I want a degree am going to do for 2 years so that I can come back to my fathers farming business and implement what I have learnt, I don’t want a university degree that’s going to last me 4-5 years in the state.
V.o: is there no place you can study greenhouse in Nigeria rather than going to the USA.
Me: there are places I can here but the method that are being used here can’t be compared to the state. For example in the USA translucid glasses are used to build the green house but here transparent polythene are used and I need to learn the modern design so that I can implement it here..
Vo: have you traveled outside the country
Me: no, I don’t have any reason to travel out.. just traveling now because of my schooling
V.o: I will be approving your visa.. Bla bla..bla I no even hear anything wey she dey talk again.. just collect my i20 and walked out of the room happy and smiling.. no document was asked

Congrats. Your answers were excellent and of course you were moving from ND to HND. That's a good reason to attend a community college. That makes it a solid reason you were approved also.

Another reason was you made the VO realize that you weren't gonna stay in the US for long. That you don't care and weren't desperate at all.

Third, farming is a good business in the West.

Fourth, you don't want a university degree but associate degree which is obviously true.

Congrats. Your responses were great! Very, very nice.

hello house,

Pls I was denied visitor visa twice this year, one in January, the other one in October (Me and my mum went, and we were both denied),

I will be planning to go for my Masters next year fall 2018...

Is it advisable to apply again pertaining to my two denials this year....

Pls reply...

Pls kindly do comment on my situation pls

Miaanita:
hello house,

Pls I was denied visitor visa twice this year, one in January, the other one in October (Me and my mum went, and we were both denied),

I will be planning to go for my Masters next year fall 2018...

Is it advisable to apply again pertaining to my two denials this year....

Pls reply...

Pls kindly do comment on my situation pls

Yes. Post your transcripts in the other section first. Guys are there to examine them.

Morning house, please advice is needed on this, my undergraduate course is Telecoms and info Tech, I'm currently working in my dad's Agricultural firm as a farm manager, and I'll be going for my MBA with a concentration in Management information systems in one of the US schools, I hope the cross carpet won't be an issue during interview? I mean working in a filed that doesn't relate with my undergraduate course of study.

Lagosismyhome
Walespring
Imperiouxx

This is me again

Hello everyone,
Please i need help paying for my 120, just got my admission for spring 2018 last week Wednesday and I just sorted financial statement yesterday.
I would really appreciate any help given.
Thank you

Shigoboy:
Morning house, please advice is needed on this, my undergraduate course is Telecoms and info Tech, I'm currently working in my dad's Agricultural firm as a farm manager, and I'll be going for my MBA with a concentration in Management information systems in one of the US schools, I hope the cross carpet won't be an issue during interview? I mean working in a filed that doesn't relate with my undergraduate course of study.

Lagosismyhome
Walespring
Imperiouxx

State Excellent reasons why you've decided to switch, this requires excellent preparation. Many persons in your situation have gotten visas, why should your case be different? ....I hope this helps

sthillz:
Hello Everyone!

Well done on your contributions.

I want to apply for a business course, been doing some research but can't seem to find tangible info.
Ive been an entrepreneur for 4 years with no business knowledge or background. I studied in England, did my Bsc and returned to Nigeria in 2013.

Any recommendations for a business school? Preferably around Virginia, DC, Maryland

make research on ldsbc.edu

Utah.. is a nice business school..am planing to apply still making reseach

Hello House, I applied for a professional master's degree at University of Maryland, recently I was asked to send my transcript directly from my school. I thought a scanned copy was enough to process my application. Right now I don't want to waste money knowing admission is not guaranteed. Please bigfrancia help out.

Please house i need to book my flight as soon as possible any suggestion of good and affordable flight rate. I am planing to travel first week in january.

Unstoppable100:
Hello House, I applied for a professional master's degree at University of Maryland, recently I was asked to send my transcript directly from my school. I thought a scanned copy was enough to process my application. Right now I don't want to waste money knowing admission is not guaranteed. Please bigfrancia help out.

What do you want him to help you out with? 'Tell you that admission is guaranteed?'
If you are serious about studying in the US then u must be prepared to invest in it.

olabs201:
Please house i need to book my flight as soon as possible any suggestion of good and affordable flight rate. I am planing to travel first week in january.

EthiopianAir in alliance with Asky.
Lagos � Lome � Newark NJ.

Approx 14 hours total flight time.

Silva094:
Hello house my interview is near, I have my associate degree in nursing and got admission with Cleveland State University in pre-nursing (2years prerequisites and 2years into the main stuff = 4years) but my question is nursing a red flag? Am 23 years old (female) thanks in anticipation to your response

Please I need response/advice

bigfrancis21:


The MPS is the same as MSC in Economics just that it is non-thesis based and is created specially for professionals who are only interested in pursuing a master's degree in Economics to boost their job chances, chances of promotion etc. The MPS you see is just a title. So if you just need a master's degree to better your chances in the US job market, then the MPH program is the best for you. However, if you have plans for a PhD afterwards or sometime in the future, then go for the traditional thesis-based MSc in Economics program.

Thanks Big Francis.

God bless you.

bigfrancis21:


The MPS is the same as MSC in Economics just that it is non-thesis based and is created specially for professionals who are only interested in pursuing a master's degree in Economics to boost their job chances, chances of promotion etc. The MPS you see is just a title. So if you just need a master's degree to better your chances in the US job market, then the MPH program is the best for you. However, if you have plans for a PhD afterwards or sometime in the future, then go for the traditional thesis-based MSc in Economics program.

Can I PM you? My interview is on the 8th of December.

brightdocare:


make research on ldsbc.edu

Utah.. is a nice business school..am planing to apply still making reseach

Thank you

Is it university of Utah?

Hello house.Please when I was asked to submit a bank statement by university, I submitted that of one of my uncle and now due to some reasons I'll be taking the bank statement a bank statement of another uncle of mine to the embassy.1) I want to know if the school specifies the exact name of sponsors on the i-20.2) Can I be denied as a result of this.3) If yes, please what do you think is the solution.

Hi guys, my f1 visa interview was yesterday at 6:30am and it was approved miraculously. I was interviewed by a fresh looking friendly dude and was first on his counter. Me walking towards his counter with so much confidence but very scared inside of me.

ME: Good Morning (with a soft smile) and stretching my passport towards the space unconsciously without waiting for him to ask.
VO: Good Morning (looking so serious), receives my passport and asks for my i-20.
ME: How are you today (soft smile trying to gather some confidence) and passing on the i-20 to him.
VO: I'm fine. Thank you (me feeling more relaxed by his response)
VO: Why MBA? (typing and typing and looking at my i-20)
ME: I believe with my current level of technicality, an MBA will bridge the gap between mere technicality and leadership and the core business thereby making me a complete and competent manager. (shocked at him asking this as a first question)
VO: Whats your work? (still typing and looking at my i-20)
ME: I'm a network engineer (a bit relaxed)
VO: Explain your work (now take a break from typing and looking straight at me)
ME: My major job role is general network administration, I also attend to customer issues remotely and on-site (me quoting all i filled in my work experience page on ds-160 and a bit relax and keeping 100% eye contact)
VO: What do you as network administration? (still looking at me)
ME: I configure routers, radios etc...(me shocked in my mind at the question)
VO: Explain a star network (typing and typing)
ME: A star network is such that there is a central hub/station bla..bla...bla...(Me sooooo shocked to be asked such a question and getting more tensed)
VO: Did you apply to other schools?
ME: Yes I applied to 2 other schools, uni of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh and uni of Bridgeport in Connecticut. (a bit relaxed again)
VO: How many admissions did you get? (typing and looking at me)
ME: I got just one admission from Lincoln University which has always been my first choice, the other 2 are yet to be decided and communicated across to me. (me gathering more confidence)
VO: Did you write a standardized test?
ME: Yes i took test of English as a foreign language (me feeling cool and confident again)
VO: What was your score?
ME: I scored an 89 (feeling so cool)
VO: What was your *fast fast talk*
ME: Sorry, can you repeat yourself? (now feeling a bit tensed)
VO: What was your score breakdown?
ME: I honestly can not remember the exact breakdown but i can only remember i had my least score in speaking which was 20. (now i felt very foolish at my answer feeling like i have failed, at this point, on the background, i could hear other VOs rejection speech, i was soooo tensed)
VO: How do you intend to pay your fees?
ME: My father {full name} is sponsoring me.
VO: What does your father do?
ME: He is the CEO of {company name}
VO: What does his company do?
ME: His company in into bla...bla..blaa (a bit confident again)
VO: What will you do when you finish your studies?
ME: I will come back to Nigeria and resume back at my current place of work (with so much confidence)
VO: What do you mean...by resuming back?
ME: I am on a study leave (confidently)
VO: Oh.....back to your current job role?
ME: No, I must have been qualified for a top job role after completion of my study in Lincoln University.
VO: What top job role will you take up at work place? (looking seriously at me)
ME: Well..i do not know. That will be left for the management to decide but I am pretty sure it will be a managerial role (a bit tensed again hearing another rejection speech on the background)
VO: What position do you wish to take up?
ME: IT manager (i had to think this out in milliseconds, feeling so uncomfortable why the questions keep coming but never lost focus of the eye contact)
VO: typing and typing and typing for maybe 30 seconds, places his hand on my passport and keeps somewhere next to him.
ME: at this point all on my mind was *white paper, white paper, whiter paper, white paper........still keeping the eye contact
VO: suddenly pulls out the white paper, checks his computer for something, circles a part of the white paper and finally makes the speech.....your visa...bla...bla...bla, you will receive a text or email when your passport is ready, pick it up from the location I have circled for you on the paper, make sure you also go with your i-20 when going for your passport.
ME: Thank you (still in shock but keeping the eye contact), receives the paper and look at it briefly feeling sooooo cool.
ME: Have a great day! (thumbs up) and walks out!

Please I need help, been here a long time, read transcript from part 7 till date. I went for f1 visa twice in July for fall admission but was denied both times. I processed my admission myself and prepared well, so I thought...  pls gurus help out.

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I have TOEFL.
The program u applied to for masters in very much in line with my undergraduate study but I don't presently work as a teacher or lecturer.

My transcript on both occasions.

July 6th.
Me: Good morning
Vo: Good morning
Me: Pass me your passport, form i20 and sevis
Me: Passed...
Vo:  Why are you going to the US
Me: I'm going to Cleveland state university to study for my masters degree in Educational Administration and Leadership.
Vo: what's your highest educational level
Me: Bsc Economics Education
Vo: what is micro and macro economics
Me: Micro economics is the study of economics that involves individuals household, while Marco economics involves the nation as a whole.
Vo: Why this course
Me: because it will enable me study the theory, practical and guiding principle of educational administration because I will own my own learning facility and also become an educational consultant.
Vo cuts in... you are too fast, what did you say about educational consultant.
Me: I repeated a few lines from what I said.
Vo: Are you married
Me: yes
Vo: Children
Me: I have a kid
Vo: I am sorry you do not qualify at this time, pass me blue paper 214b

July 25th
Me and Go said good morning almost the same time.
Can I have your passport, form i20 and sevis
Me: passed...
Vo: can I have your confirmation, the one with the barcode
Me: showed both ds 160 and confirmation, asked which, Vo pointed at the ds 160 and I passed...
Took a while before the interview started
Vo: What's your highest qualification
Me: Bsc Education
Vo: in what
me: Economics education
Vo which other schools did you apply to
Me: Ferris state university  (very true)
Vo: why are you not attending ferris.
Me: paused like 2seconds.  (I was expecting why this school and not in that twist) I chose Cleveland state university because the school really promote research and development and virtually all the courses in the curriculum really align with my career prospect.
Vo: I guess since you also chose ferris, all the courses too should align with your career prospect.
Me: but at CSU I have to do a principal clinical internship in addition to my 5semesters and these program Educational administration, research is important blah blah, I don't remember how I ended the sentence.
Vo: which class will you be taking? Spiff or Mat...something (sounded like people's name)
Me: Sir I don't quite understand the question
Vo: nevermind
Vo: where do you work
Me: bleep ltd
Vo: what do you do
Me: I work as a human resources officer and my job description is affiliated to safety regulations at the work place. I listed some of my work description as listed on my ds 160 form
Vo: are you married
Me: yes
Vo: Children
Me: I have a son
Vo: Age
Me: He will be 3 in November.
Vo: who will be paying for your schooling.
Me: my dad will be paying
Vo: what does he do
Me: He works at bleep company and also have a forklift contracting company.
Vo gave me a blue paper 214b told me to read it.

Honestly I was more calm this time and it felt so close...

Pls guru help a brother. I have another interview in Dec. Same school. I will also like personal coaching if someone has time to spare from his/her busy schedule.