Twhizzy2:
How much is it, please?


Good day fam, my visa was delayed in lagos embassy yesterday 19th October, 2018 and below is my transcript.
Please advise and correct my flaws. I'm open to any form cos am already sick. Though, I intend to reapply soonest.

VO' Hi, pass me your i20 and passport
Me- Good morning, here you go
VO- why are you going to the US
Me- In going for my master's degree in Sustainability management at Illinois institute of technology in Chicago
VO- How do you intend to pay for your tuition cos it's expensive
Me- I have been working for 3 years. so I have savings and my uncle who is a successful poultry farmer and also a major distributor of poultry farm products in Ibadan, Oyo State will cater for the rest
VO- even the average American citizen can't foot the bill
Me- told her well, with my uncles sponsorship and my savings, I can afford it. She didn't request for any bank statement or anything. She replied I'm ineligeable for visa.

CuteRedd:
Pls do keep writing....We need to enlighten people. I belong to several GRE and MSINUS groups which are full of Indians and i have made lots of friends along the way. These guys are "go getters" their tenacity is quite infectious.

Infact i have found some study buddies among them and i have improved alot in my GRE study. I was targeting fall 2019 before into some low tier schools because i also have a 9-5 job in a tech firm.

But i have decided to push it to 2020 because most of the top tier schools funding deadlines have either passed or are coming up soon and i wont be able to meet them. Also my course of study isn't really in low tier schools which has to do with Tech Innovation. Another great factor is the time it offers me to be more embedded in more tech and community projects in the next 8 months which would strengthen my application.

My target schools are Boston University for their dual degree, Cornell University, University of Virginia and some other mid tier schools.

One thing i decided to do is to check out their requirements and understand what is required. I have 8 months from now to put my best foot forward. I have also identified some bias that can work on my behalf.

1. African
2. Female
3. In Tech (3 magic words that sells like hot cake right now)

Secondly, i have reached out to alumni's in my proposed program on linkedin for tips etc, I found out for Boston University the rate of Africans applying to that course is very low. Infact 2016 set just had 1 African a Sudanese.... Spoke to her and found out she didn't even have the "top notch GRE score needed" Same with a friend who just got into Harvard but diversity, etc played a part.

Indians: What people don't understand is that they are in competition with each other for admit spots. An Indian once told me they are held to a higher standard than others from other countries just because they are too many of them that are just as good. That's why you find an Indian who got 320 in GRE crying and saying how can he get 330 can you imagine?

Funding: The art of predicting every factor before it happens restrains anything from happening. I believe in taking a step at a time. You never know what can happen.

The inspiring story of how Koye got into INSEAD is a testimony to this among others https://www.bellanaija.com/2018/01/mogbekeloluwa-koye-ladele-shares-inspiring-insead-journey/

Another Great factor is: THE LONG TERM PLAN. Many Nigerians are very short sighted and they don't see the future nor the cycle change of leadership turning. The relationships, networks and pedigree etc can really do wonders for your future.

I am just encouraging people to make the best out of every opportunity that comes your way. Strive for the best as it plays out well in the long run. At least TRY!

iamblisz:


Baba please how do I join such groups, my gre is in few weeks time. Please���� help, thank you

homirefacuny:


You shouldn't have mentioned personal savings even if you have $50k in your account. Supposedly you have gotten a GTA that covers your tuition now, na different matter entirely. Pls don't give up, defer the admission and when next you go, mention a strong sponsor other than YOURSELF.

CuteRedd:
Not everyone is a guy on Nairaland. Search for GRE Group Study on Facebook. Good luck

Adhheir:

Sire, I disagree; personal savings is not a weakness; a strong sponsor is fine too tho. Good personal statement plus sponsor is not a red flag. What about people that have dependents, some even seek F2 visas for them. Interviews are just too subjective that's all. And the school might be really expensive with no form of funded aid to supplement

homirefacuny:


You shouldn't have mentioned personal savings even if you have $50k in your account. Supposedly you have gotten a GTA that covers your tuition now, na different matter entirely. Pls don't give up, defer the admission and when next you go, mention a strong sponsor other than YOURSELF.

iamblisz:


Baba please how do I join such groups, my gre is in few weeks time. Please���� help, thank you

100kobo:

I don't agree with this. He has been working for 3 years. If he mentioned that he has saved up for this program, it is quite in place. I will advice that this candidate gives another shot at the interview and be sure that both statements of account sufficiently covers his i-20 amount with a little extra.

That VO elected to refuse him even without checking his statement to ascertain his readiness. Another VO may be lenient and chose to look at his statements.

100kobo:

I don't agree with this. He has been working for 3 years. If he mentioned that he has saved up for this program, it is quite in place. I will advice that this candidate gives another shot at the interview and be sure that both statements of account sufficiently covers his i-20 amount with a little extra.

That VO elected to refuse him even without checking his statement to ascertain his readiness. Another VO may be lenient and chose to look at his statements.

fairheart:
Original.

Sapalo007:
NEWS: Visa-seeking Nigerian students lament sad experiences at US embassy
https://punchng.com/visa-seeking-nigerian-students-lament-sad-experiences-at-us-embassy/

Sapalo007:
NEWS: Visa-seeking Nigerian students lament sad experiences at US embassy
https://punchng.com/visa-seeking-nigerian-students-lament-sad-experiences-at-us-embassy/

Sapalo007:
NEWS: Visa-seeking Nigerian students lament sad experiences at US embassy
https://punchng.com/visa-seeking-nigerian-students-lament-sad-experiences-at-us-embassy/

LagosismyHome:


Getting a US Student visa has never been easy ..... even 20 years ago the number of rejections was much higher than successful applicants

Adhheir:

I think since the B1/B2 route has been made very draconian to go through, everyone automatically became students; making student applications very high and rejection rates higher, I don't believe everything I read. Although the denial rates are high but they might not be telling the full stories too, some people's application and interview might not be convincing at all even for you as a Nigerian to pity your countrymen and grant them a visa If you're in the VO's shoes. We still have success stories and more are definitely still coming...keep the fire burning

spankyflex:
look at etsu. but sat will increase your chances of getting funding

fairheart:
write here emmanuelkingx@gmail.com. Can rob minds. How old are you

Sapalo007:
NEWS: Visa-seeking Nigerian students lament sad experiences at US embassy
https://punchng.com/visa-seeking-nigerian-students-lament-sad-experiences-at-us-embassy/

wumzy:
Hello everybody,

I have a female friend that needs a female roommate in ETSU Tennessee for next semester. If you have anyone coming to ETSU in spring 2019, please private message me. Thank you

Gloryemo:





hmmmm, but why should it be so hard? people want a better standard of education and after putting all the necessary efforts, they get denied.. not so fair to be honest.

Gewezzy1:
Is interview always hard for children of well meaning Nigerians going to study abroad?

iamblisz:


Baba please how do I join such groups, my gre is in few weeks time. Please���� help, thank you

iamblisz:


Baba please how do I join such groups, my gre is in few weeks time. Please���� help, thank you