triplebaba:
Please guys how can I pay my application fee to troy university Alabama from nigeria. Have tried all possible means but its not working. Please its urgent.

The last time i checked, payment is free if you can find a way around but dunno if they have another payment method now..

dlare:
Good evening all, i am a newbie here and i would like a little help/advise. my I-20 was just emailed to me last week but the hard copy would be received this week. School starts 1st week in Jan 2018, is it possible to get an interview date within this short period of time?, please i will like to know if anyone has had this type of experience and share tips. Thank you.

It is possible to get interview date, go and pay your visa fee and other fee needed

belragazzo:
Good day good people, I never gave furthering my studies abroad a thought cos I perceive my CGPA cannot guarantee me admission into a good school in the USA, Until a friend of a friend who graduated with a 3rd class got admitted into a good USA University this year with TA.

Pls good people I know Google is my friend but information is key, someone might just know the precise school that's ideal for my profile.
ELECTRICAL and ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
CGPA: 3.30/5.0

I plan on writing both GRE and TOEFL by January, and I might ace the GRE cos the quant section feels like a walk in the park to me. Bosses in the house pls recommend schools with FEB 1 as deadline for funding for fall 2018 if I could still make it, cos age is not on my side, and if otherwise recommendations are still welcome .... Thanks

Abeg make una no dodge this question like a plague, ur answers might go a long way pls.

I came in on F1 visa and resumed school this fall, but I want to stop and resume elsewhere fall 2018.

I intend going back to Nigeria this Christmas but a bit uncertain on what to do for 8 whole months before next fall session. You know I already resigned from my job when I left Nigeria. Is it okay to stay back in US and do an internship for 6 months and then go back for the visa process? Do I need a j1 visa?

My current f1 visa expires 2019, do I need to go through the visa application process again if I am resuming in another school? I am not transferring this semester grades to the new school, it will be a fresh start for a different program next year. How should I go about it?

TWoods:


You finished your bachelor's 20 years and you obviously haven't used it at all with respect to a career... so why should the VO believe that you really want to spend 2 years in an Agronomy masters program for career advancement? An MBA is better, even at that... you might find it difficult convincing them why an MBA is now useful to you after 20 years.

Looool! All I can see from her post is an intended immigrant trying to use the student visa as a means to achieve it

Respect All,
Please I want to apply for a PhD in one of the iv league schools in Yankee,
I will spend about 40k for application and 100k for GRE.
I'm a med doc,the acceptance rate is 14percent yearly,
Please should I apply for this programme??
Kindly advice me please.

Beautyaddy:


Looool! All I can see from her post is an intended immigrant trying to use the student visa as a means to achieve it

No offence sir, but over 90%of the people on this thread are intending immigrants in the guise of students. before you say I am wrong, how many people on this thread have come back to NG after their studies?

k199192:

No offence sir, but over 90%of the people on this thread are intending immigrants in the guise of students. before you say I am wrong, how many people on this thread have come back to NG after their studies?

Actually, you're right.

I was just posting out my thoughts

Havre:
I came in on F1 visa and resumed school this fall, but I want to stop and resume elsewhere fall 2018.

I intend going back to Nigeria this Christmas but a bit uncertain on what to do for 8 whole months before next fall session. You know I already resigned from my job when I left Nigeria. Is it okay to stay back in US and do an internship for 6 months and then go back for the visa process? Do I need a j1 visa?

My current f1 visa expires 2019, do I need to go through the visa application process again if I am resuming in another school? I am not transferring this semester grades to the new school, it will be a fresh start for a different program next year. How should I go about it?

You're already out of status the minute you stop attending school full time so it is not possible to do an internship anywhere... you'd be working illegally. That alone is enough to ensure you won't get another F1 visa. The expiration date of your current F1 visa only holds meaning as long as you are attending the school that is printed on your visa stamp.

Secondly, should you quit this program and appear for another F1, your chances are much slimmer as it shows that you really aren't that interested in schooling. It is assumed that you took great care to obtain admission to this school, so what happened that changed your mind after just a few months?

NiklausAkins:
Hello house,
Please when going for the Visa interview, is it the bank statement I used in getting admission that i'l take to the embassy or I can get a better statement with better amount of money inside?? And take for the interview

Anybody??

platypelloid:
Respect All,
Please I want to apply for a PhD in one of the iv league schools in Yankee,
I will spend about 40k for application and 100k for GRE.
I'm a med doc,the acceptance rate is 14percent yearly,
Please should I apply for this programme??
Kindly advice me please.

Doc, as i advised earlier... pick at least 3 schools - 1 ivy league and 2 mid tier (but still very well respected schools). The goal is to give yourself a buffer should you lose out on your ivy league school. The N140K you intend to spend will be a worthy investment a few years down the road so don't worry about it now.

Since you're a medic, the GRE subject test may be easier for you. You may want to consider acing this... it will absolutely give you an edge in the application process.

OG2TURN:

Abeg make una no dodge my question like a plague, ur answers might go a long way pls.

That's because there are thousands of schools in the US. Expecting someone to go searching for a school that meets your criteria... while you sit here twiddling your thumbs, is unserious.

Bro just send them a mail telling them that you can't pay through flywire and would like to defer payment. Let the letter be written by you and signed by sponsor. That's what I did. I'm applying there too. Fermmyo@gmail.com

triplebaba:
Please guys how can I pay my application fee to troy university Alabama from nigeria. Have tried all possible means but its not working. Please its urgent.

platypelloid:
Respect All,
Please I want to apply for a PhD in one of the iv league schools in Yankee,
I will spend about 40k for application and 100k for GRE.
I'm a med doc,the acceptance rate is 14percent yearly,
Please should I apply for this programme??
Kindly advice me please.

Mafits will register u for
GRE with 50k. Google the name.

TWoods:


You finished your bachelor's 20 years and you obviously haven't used it at all with respect to a career... so why should the VO believe that you really want to spend 2 years in an Agronomy masters program for career advancement? An MBA is better, even at that... you might find it difficult convincing them why an MBA is now useful to you after 20 years.

Exactly my point, that's why I'm dragging my feet applying, I know it will be tough getting the student visa, so which way if any at all?

samee72:


Exactly my point, that's why I'm dragging my feet applying, I know it will be tough getting the student visa, so which way if any at all?

Don't waste your time and money, emigrate through other means.

Beautyaddy:


Looool! All I can see from her post is an intended immigrant trying to use the student visa as a means to achieve it

Exactly so if you can see through me already I wonder how it will look like to the VO, that's actually why I've been delaying my application, so which way forward, if any at all? �

platypelloid:
Respect All,
Please I want to apply for a PhD in one of the iv league schools in Yankee,
I will spend about 40k for application and 100k for GRE.
I'm a med doc,the acceptance rate is 14percent yearly,
Please should I apply for this programme??
Kindly advice me please.

The question is why shouldn't you? A man that has no dream is a dead man, in life nothing is certain. All you can do is always do your part and hope for the best. However applying to one school is not advisable even if the acceptance rate is 80%. Just like T wood said, look for other good schools to apply to and see this as an investment that you will reap one day. All the best.

TWoods:


Don't waste your time and money, emigrate through other means.

I'm sending you a pm so I don't derail the thread.

I didnt get into my course of choice. It was conditional upon passing an exam in school and I didnt. So had to opt for another course; but I have decided to start afresh, I am very interested in schooling.
Also if I want to do an internship, I will have to apply for j1 right? I dont want illegal work, its why I am asking to get better info now. Just trying to know what options I have.
I wish its easy to get internship in Nig, would have started applying. Being jobless for 6-7 months wont be easy.

TWoods:


You're already out of status the minute you stop attending school full time so it is not possible to do an internship anywhere... you'd be working illegally. That alone is enough to ensure you won't get another F1 visa. The expiration date of your current F1 visa only holds meaning as long as you are attending the school that is printed on your visa stamp.

Secondly, should you quit this program and appear for another F1, your chances are much slimmer as it shows that you really aren't that interested in schooling. It is assumed that you took great care to obtain admission to this school, so what happened that changed your mind after just a few months?

Or is it better completing the session spring 2018 and move to another school for fall?

What changes do I need to make then? Just i20 or together with SEVIS?

NiklausAkins:
Hello house,
Please when going for the Visa interview, is it the bank statement I used in getting admission that i'l take to the embassy or I can get a better statement with better amount of money inside?? And take for the interview

Yes but If any particular person is stated on your i20 as the source of funds, then you have to provide that person's SOA. However, if it's just stated family fund, then you can use any family member (dad,mum,uncle etc)

k199192:

No offence sir, but over 90%of the people on this thread are intending immigrants in the guise of students. before you say I am wrong, how many people on this thread have come back to NG after their studies?

Just two people which are happney and justwise if i am not wrong

PrinceDekunle:


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!

Na wa for this response.

TWoods:


That's because there are thousands of schools in the US. Expecting someone to go searching for a school that meets your criteria... while you sit here twiddling your thumbs, is unserious.

Sir trust me, I've been doing my home work, looking for answers from gradschool, us news , Quora, profile evaluator, meet University and the likes. But one might not be privy to the precise info required in my case, for instance the priority deadline for international students for UFL is December 15 if I'm not mistaken, but my friend who is already in the school told me not to go by that info as I can still apply before on or before January 15 and still get waivers, so it's all about first hand information.

platypelloid:
Respect All,
Please I want to apply for a PhD in one of the iv league schools in Yankee,
I will spend about 40k for application and 100k for GRE.
I'm a med doc,the acceptance rate is 14percent yearly,
Please should I apply for this programme??
Kindly advice me please.

Depending on your plans.....if you need the masters or phd just as a stepping stone to later move on to residency for me ooo.... there no need paying that money for ivy league . I go to the cheapest school as most people i have seen with that plan never end up using the degree

samee72:


Exactly my point, that's why I'm dragging my feet applying, I know it will be tough getting the student visa, so which way if any at all?

I beg to defer . . .... there is no age limit to a degree like a master degree or an MBA . The more important thing is been able to explain clearly why you want to do now and what value it will add to you.

Even here i have seen a 28 year who was given visa for first degree .

Havre:
I i didnt get into my course of choice. It was conditional upon passing an exam in school and I didnt. So had to opt for another course; but I have decided to start afresh, I am very interested in schooling.
Also if I want to do an internship, I will have to apply for j1 right? I dont want illegal work, its why I am asking to get better info now. Just trying to know what options I have.
I wish its easy to get internship in Nig, would have started applying. Being jobless for 6-7 months wont be easy.

Based on the bold then it would be very difficult to convince a Vo to give you another chance with F1 through Nigeria

I dont know what options are left but this appears to be a tough wall to climb

LagosismyHome:


Depending on your plans.....if you need the masters or phd just as a stepping stone to later move on to residency for me ooo.... there no need paying that money for ivy league . I go to the cheapest school as most people i have seen with that plan never end up using the degree

Just curious, what do you mean by they don't use the degree? After Ivy league, they got jobs that are not applicable to the degree or they went into business?

LagosismyHome:


Depending on your plans.....if you need the masters or phd just as a stepping stone to later move on to residency for me ooo.... there no need paying that money for ivy league . I go to the cheapest school as most people i have seen with that plan never end up using the degree

I beg to differ. As a doc, he has plenty of opportunities. He can get into molecular biology, translational medicine, pathology, pharmacology, epidemiology and public health... phd programs in top tier schools here. He is almost guaranteed to get 100% fellowships (once accepted, you get a free ride to school and get paid at least $28,000 per year in stipends)... he can do this for 2 years, and get a masters - while sitting for his residency exams. He can then cross over to a residency program. Why waste your time with a cheap degree when you can get a solid degree in an ivy league that will make your residency resume even more attractive? A lot of US medical students take time off to obtain masters/phd programs in research that really boost their resumes. That's why you find a lot of MD/Phd dual degree holders in big league university hospitals - they are doctors that are also heavily involved in research. My own brother did this before starting his residency and it was of tremendous benefit to him. I am very reticent to this mentality of just looking for the cheapest path of least resistance to everything when you can certainly strive for excellence.

I would argue that bro should think about what specific area he wants to specialize in for his residency, then seek out researchers working in that area, contact them directly with his plans.