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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Pcane: 8:04am On Jul 06, 2019 |
help!!!!! proposed transcript VO: Good morning, how are you? Me: Morning, I am fine and you VO: Where are you going? Me: I’m going to the University of North Texas for my Masters in Public Health with specialization in Public Health Administration. VO: How many schools did you apply to? Me: 4 VO: How many admitted you Me: all admitted me VO: Name them Me: Texas A and M University, Georgia State University, University of North Texas, and Louisiana State University V.O: Why Public health Administration Me: According to the World Health Organization, healthcare system ranking, Nigeria is ranked 187 out of 190 participating countries of the world making her one of the worst healthcare system in the globe. The program is committed to the improvement of health services through health services research and community based participatory research. VO: Why the UNT: Me: Aside from giving me 80per cent funding and its accreditations. UNT has done a lot of practicable study in Africa on real healthcare reforms with a focus on under-served and rural areas. Again, Its cohort practical oriented programme has an extensive track record in Community-Based Participatory Research which creates solutions for a healthier community in cognizance with the cultural background. Also with its interprofessional education activities (IPE) where they also bring in nurses doctors, physician assistants, and pharmacists so we can learn how to work with all these different healthcare perspectives. VO: How did learn about the school Me: I knew about the school during the 2014 Ebola outbreak, I particularly took interest in the works of dr. Patrick Moonan, a graduate of the School, and the recipient of the 2019 President’s Alumni Award for Distinguished Service in recognition of his work in combating the Ebola virus in West Africa I did a lot of research on the institutions and this particular school aligned with interest in the area of research, and community engagement. UNT has conducted yearly research on various African countries where they seek to study and identify major PH problems and proffer practical solutions. VO: What will the course do for you? This course on completion will enable me to gain necessary skills in management strategic orientation and Initiative Professionalism to develop the necessary tools in upturning the health index of the country by engaging the already existing health organizations in the local communities. VO: What have you been doing upon your graduation? Me: Upon my graduation, I went for a one-year compulsory national service where I was posted to one of the major national daily newspaper where I function as a health reporter. At the course of my duty, I've worked with Save the children Nigeria, Red Cross Nigeria, World health organization in Nigeria, Nigerian heart foundation, NAFDAC among others in the area of awareness creation and sensitization on the area of emerging endemic diseases, policy-making, advocacy and checking mating the government excesses. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by rozay111: 8:17am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Somebody should please help me. I have also tried UC browser but all to no avail. rozay111: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by sharwama(f): 8:20am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Adex9:Why US? Your response is kinda flat. Yes we know degrees awarded by US institutions are greatly recognised but so are Canada and UK institutions and you'd also be able to achieve your "career goals". So what's really so special about US to YOU? You get that answer, 2-3 sentences and you move on with your life Why WKU You need to prioritise and personalize, the information you are passing. Your transcript is just turnioniown "Asides WKU’s various accreditations and recognition, wku is known for its teaching excellence, wku offers a curriculum where I get to acquire community experience which would help me translate knowledge gained in the classroom to real life experiences, gaining both theoretical and practical knowledge" You can get those in any good school, it certainly doesn't explain why you chose WKU at all. You can even get those in UNN, UniCAL, UNIBEN e.t.c, there's nothing special about those "Asides been offered $1602 in scholarship, the ongoing research by Professor Gretchen who is my advisor and would be working closely with interests me as it aligns with my career goals, it focuses on the analysis of workplace health promotion of small, rural workplace" Okay this is neither too good nor too bad but you need to apply powder and brighten up the face Is that $1602 or $16002. If it's 1602, it doesn't sound impressive and the goal is to never ever release unimpressive information, keep it to yourself! Thank you. So as it stands now, an ongoing research is the only "strong" reason. But you didn't talk about the research properly, it's kinda confusing. Please, you need to go back and do some research, find out other amazing features about your school or the program, something that really stirs you, that when you talk about it, the VO will see sparks in your eyes. Glory glory glory Why MPH? Your reasons for this degree are not quite clear, you are saying so much and making little impact. The goal is to make a good impression in as many powerful sentences as necessary. Tell me, what exactly will this degree do for you? Will it qualify you for a promotion, a salary raise, a new job, will it give you an edge over other contenders in your sphere? Is there a particular position you are targeting? Write it, be specific with details. Tell me SPECIFICALLY, what can you bring to the table after this degree, no don't give me a generic "medicopolitical" manifesto, what can you achieve with this degree but you haven't achieved now, where do you see yourself in the next 2-3 years and what exactly would you be doing differently if you had this degree? Me =VO by the way Please put yourself first, improving the Nigerian health sector isn't the reason your uncle will spend about $60K and you know it! Think, think and get those personal answers and flesh them out in clear cut sentences. I pray you understand what I am showing you Ehen, "rounded that up in april 2018", you didn't round up anything ooo, you "rounded off". They are two different things and a graduate shouldn't confuse them. You are welcome sir Ok, so you are not leaving your job? You will come back? Do you have a study leave that you can show the VO or any evidence? "I am going to equip myself to be able to take up more challenging roles and carry out my duties better" What challenging roles exactly, you have to be specific and avoid ambiguity. Hold on, you are contradicting yourself. This degree is not because you want to carry out your present duties better, it's because you want newer, greater and probably more rewarding responsibilities, as you implied earlier. Please be consistent with the information you are passing. You don't have a relative in the US if you didn't write it in your DS -160. How did you learn about this sch? "I also spoke to a friend of mine..." Is this really necessary? Your INTENSIVE online research as well as mentioning some of the search engines(if need be) is fair enough! Ehen, I hope you are not going with your uncle's company statement? Go with his personal statement of about 6 months, to show financial credibility. Okay I am tired, I should stop writing. I wish you all the best and May the force be with you 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Adex9: 8:33am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Thank you for your response, I’ll work on it and revert ASAP. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Talksub(m): 8:48am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Drekales: My CGPA is 2.88 which is a second class lower |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by vish123: 8:50am On Jul 06, 2019 |
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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by amb001: 8:51am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Adenosine01:Who confirmed this for 2nd attempt pls |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by sharwama(f): 8:56am On Jul 06, 2019 |
hybeenoni:I celebrate with you my friend, Congratulations 2 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Deefav: 8:56am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by DavidhumeNO: 9:01am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Hi Sharwama. Is it a bad decision to take my uncle's company's statement of account? Even if he is the owner of the company and he backs it up with a sponsorship letter? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by amb001: 9:02am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Who cares 4 16th August 2019 Abuja consulate for reapplication of visa interview? It is currently open. Ii tink it's best to keep on checking. Dates will open. Someone might have picked the oda date as the post was made yesterday night |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Johnolukolade(m): 9:05am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Talksub: How did you come up with 2.3 BTW? Use WES and you stand a chance of getting a GPA higher than 2.7/4.0 |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by sammybtc(m): 9:07am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Status: Visa approved July 1st, 2019 School name: University of Illinois Urbana Champ Funding: GA with $4 deficit Sponsor: Uncle VO--Good morning ME--Good morning ma/sir VO--Pass me your passport and I20, please? ME--I did VO--What would this degree do for you? ME-- (I was shocked because I wasn't expecting that to be my first question)I really want to be a professor, having acquire Bsc getting a masters degree will help me to achieve my career goal VO--How many schools did you apply to? ME--I applied to 2 schools; UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA CHAMP, UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS TENNESSEE. VO--Why did you apply to 2 schools ME--Both schools gave me admission quite early so I did not bother to apply to any other schools VO--(angrily) I said why ME--I repeated the same answer VO--(She kept nodding)okay, so tell me what you will be doing for your assistantship ME-- I will be grading, tutoring, taking attendance and preparing academic instructional materials VO--(she keeps typing seriously for like 2mins) ME--(while I was standing forming mumu smile) VO--At this point, I will be approving your visa ME-- thank you ma. Thank you all for selfless services rendering here. Without nairaland, I wouldn't have had an easy journey. 25 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by sharwama(f): 9:18am On Jul 06, 2019 |
DavidhumeNO:Uncle and company's statement of account Abort! Abort!! Abort!!! Agent David, do you copy, I just said Abort!!! The odds are really not in your favour with respect to recent happenings. However, if this is all you have, then roll with it. Have faith in yourself and your beautiful American dream and let your light shine across the room A VO might end up falling in love with you and your goals and probably not pay so much attention to this. May the force be with you my friend. 2 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Manifoldlove: 9:19am On Jul 06, 2019 |
@Sharwama on the beat again! If OP takes these to heart, I can bet you 95% success! By the way, I learnt alot from same already!�� sharwama: 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Drekales: 10:01am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Talksub: You are very good to go. Just make sure you score above 300 in your GRE. 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by sharwama(f): 10:35am On Jul 06, 2019 |
sammybtc:Congratulations my friend, I am really happy for you 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Bussy3261: 10:41am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Pls help, Is there any available date in lagos for last two months denail?? Pls |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Marshalynk: 10:49am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Sorry are you a VO? Because the way you analyse this.....it seems you're an American vo ....to be honest you think the way the vos think..... sharwama: 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Nobody: 10:50am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Talksub: Personally, I'd suggest you target fall 2020, so you can have enough time to determine 4-6 schools that fit your profile, prep for the tests, and complete your apps by December. However since your GRE is close, study really well using lots of practice tests. Ace it; Quantitative >160 (as an engineering guy) and TOEFL >100. Then package your statement of purpose, and recommendations. A tip here is to draft the letters yourself then show to your Profs or senior colleagues at work (whom you want to use). I'd suggest you use 1 Prof. & 2/3 colleagues from work whom you can convince to provide outstanding recommendations. In the SOP, use your lengthy technical experience to your advantage, by highlighting critical issues you've encountered in the Nigerian O&G industry which spurred you to pursue a Master's degree in the States (I am assuming you're still going for an engrg. MS). Then as our Seniors in the GRE thread would say; spread your applications wisely considering your GPA. You can get funding (full/partial), just give yourself enough time to hunt for it . Best wishes. 2 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by sharwama(f): 11:09am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Pcane:Congratulations on putting this transcript together. However, I care about you enough to point a few things out. Your response to Why Public Health Administration, I am not sure you understood the question. So let me rephrase it for you please; What will this degree do for you? Why this course? Why not pursue a Master's in fishery or crop science, what is so special about PHA, what's in it for you, what do you stand to gain by bagging this degree in this field? Do you understand it now? The first part of the response you gave sounds like a statement of problem in a final year research project The last part sounds like what an admission officer or a school's website would say about the program You need to personalise your response. You didn't pay #59200 to go and state Nigeria's problem or indirectly "advertise" a program to a VO This your 80% funding, is it an assistantship or a fellowship, or scholarship? Please be clear about it coz it's an asset! Let's apply small Mary Kay to your response shaa UNT specifically the department of ............ has done a lot of practicable study in Africa on real healthcare reforms with a focus on under-served and rural areas. I intend to leverage on the research experience and academic expertise of my professors. Did you see what I just did? Don't you just love Sharwama You don't have to follow my sample, I just love PERSONAL and SPECIFIC responses. The IPE is also a lovely reason, good job! So funding, research and IPE. Three beautiful reasons, that's what's up Please if you prefer the other reasons, you can go with them, I just felt these three were more unique and specific to you, plus I hate stories How you learned about this school I just don't know what to say, honestly. I just know you have some conflicting and probably unnecessary details in there. Keep it simple, short and sweet. You did your homework! Your response to what will this course do for you should be thesame response to Why Master's in Public Health Administration, please remember this. Also, I did not understand one thing in that your response. You were using big big grammar but there was no impact. Don't give the VO headache, I beg you Please just hit the nail on the head, be specific about your intentions. What are your post graduation plans? Okay you served at a newspaper firm, fine. You functioned as a health reporter, what a wawu What do you mean by "at the course of my duty" do you mean "in the course of my duty"? Hold on, are you still serving or what have you been doing since you rounded off NYSC, do you have post NYSC work experience relevant to your proposed field? Ultimately, your transcript needs at be worked on. Please anticipate more questions. How you got 80% funding, if it's a GA, what would your responsibilities be, what's your study plan, na the same thing as tell me about your program, so don't be confused, did you sit for standarized tests, just expect more questions please. Ehen, the 20% nko, who will take care of the kini? I wish you all the best. Ok bye 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Olaaa19: 11:15am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Bussy3261: I believe this is why we are here to help each other out Please don't let us overlook some questions Please help us and give answer to the question Those denied last month What available early date is in Lagos embassy now and is that 27 of July available for those denied too or it is not Please help |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Davidkking(m): 11:25am On Jul 06, 2019 |
Marshalynk:She was once a VO oo.....the thing sef shocked me when I found out |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Esther52190: 12:03pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Proposed transcript Good day everyone, my visa interview is next week Wednesday. Please help me review my transcript. Background: ms in business analytics, no funding. Vo:Why are you going to the US? Me:I am going for my masters degree in business analytics in University of Illinois at Chicago Vo:Why USA and not Nigeria? Me:USA has been rated the best destination for higher education. The findings are not based on just the popularity among students but also on the quality and wide range of educational programs. 80% of the world research is happening in USA. I would also like to be taught by world class professors. Studying in us will not only boost my knowledge but will give me competitive edge on my return to Nigeria. Vo:How many schools did you apply to? Me:4- University of Illinois at Chicago, Kent state university, university of Connecticut and university of Cincinnati Vo:How many gave you admission? Me:2- University of Illinois at Chicago and Kent state university Vo:How did you hear about the school? Me:Through online research. I used times higher education and usnews.com Vo:Why Uic? Me:Uic has superior coursework in business analytics than other schools I applied to. I would also be privileged to work with professor Bleep whose current research on data driven dynamic system aligns with my interest Vo:What is your study plan? Me:I will be required to take on 32 hour credit program. It also includes a capstone project at the end of the second semester which will help me apply classroom learning to real world problems. Some of the courses include: data mining for business, Financial statement analytics, revenue mgt etc Vo:What is your undergrad degree? Me:Accounting Vo:How is business analytics related to accounting/ why the change of degree? Me:Accounting is about reporting on financial statement and in the business world we have to be able to do more than just report on numbers, we have to be able to turn financial data into actionable insights to make recommendations to mgt for key decisions. There is a talent gap between identifying key data trends, technological acumen, data mining and extraction with statistical modeling Vo:When did you graduate? Me:June 2016. Vo:What have you been doing since? Me:I went for my nysc and completed it in dec 2017. After which I decided to take Nigerian accounting professional exams (iCan) which will give me a better leverage in the Nigerian job market. The exam is in 3stages and it was very tedious to combine with work. I am on my last stage now. Vo:What are your plans after your study? Me:I really want to work as a management consultant at a top consulting firm here in Nigeria. Unfortunately, a masters degree is the minimum requirement for such a position. This degree will qualify me for this position when I return. Vo:Who is your sponsor? Me:My parents Vo:What do they do? Me: My dad is an executive director in Bleep . My mum is an entrepreneur and she sells fabrics |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Pcane: 12:18pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
sharwama: Thank you so very much. Guess I still have a lot of work to do. I took GRE(316) TOEFL wasn't part of the requirement but I took it anyway (82). The 80% was just tuition wavier. I have a deficit of almost $30k(plus living expenses). My uncle will do the needful. 2 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Okeyogwo: 12:18pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Good day gentlemen and ladies. I was previously denied 2 months ago and I have been booked for another appointment next week. I want to know if there is a change of the documents I am expected to go with or should I go with the same set of documents I went to the embassy with during the first interview. Please I need to be guided. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Stellyhardy: 2:22pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Hi fam, my account was just suspended for 72hours, pls what’s the maximu number of times I can log in to check for available dates in a day ? Epp me |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Nobody: 2:27pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Stellyhardy: you were probably over checking. Initially the site warns you that you are about reaching your maximum time that you should complete your transaction. just be patient and wait for the 48-72hrs. rest assured even before the 48hr it will be unblocked nothing to fret about. even if you call the customer care line you will be told to wait for that 48-72hrs. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by sharwama(f): 2:38pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Okeyogwo:Hi, I am so sorry about your denials Do you have any idea why you were denied? Do you still remember the encounter you had with the VO, the questions and responses? Maybe you can tell us first. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by sharwama(f): 2:44pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Marshalynk:Honestly, I wish I was a VO so I can approve visas for all my friends and loved ones . Then I will give 10 years ban to all the boys I fell in love with but couldn't love me back 6 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by sharwama(f): 2:46pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Davidkking:Oga David oooo Na diz kin lie dey fit tear person pant! Your lie get weight I swear |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by amb001: 2:51pm On Jul 06, 2019 |
Olaaa19: No one will use his profile to check this for you. Anyone checking stands the risk of having his account blocked. If you are looking to reapply, do d check ursef...and b strategic (and wish for luck) so as not to hv ur account blocked for visiting too often. |
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