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sharwama:

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

[quote author=Rosetinah post=79787698]Plz house, I'm new here.. I need advice. My visa was refused on June 19 at lagos embassy. I have GA and deficit of 8k ..plz is it true that it us better i go to abuja embassy for my reapplication or still go back to lagos...

My interview was short...by the black America lady

Vo - why r u going to US
Re - for my masters in information systems at mtsu

Vo - why masters
Re - this program will ... Vo cut me

Why this sch
Re - i have a GA offer and...VO cut me

I'm sorry ure not qualified.. U can always reapply.


@Rosetinah please I Pm you, I want to ask you somethings about MTSU. Kindly reply.

Ahh okay thanks I will try back after 72hours but does that mean I have to make another payment when the account is opened ?

Stellyhardy:
Ahh okay thanks I will try back after 72hours but does that mean I have to make another payment when the account is opened ?

No.

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Avoid generic responses.
I think the VOs are tired of them

juliouze:
This is my proposed transcript, please help a brother out, interview is on Monday ejor ooo.
Any form of correction or abuse is highly needed lol ( PS pardon my grammatical semantics, they're not good enough and possibly typographical errors as well ) plus any form of mock interview will be highly appreciated. Please I'm begging ni oo.
• Why are you going to the US?
==>I’M GOING TO THE U.S FOR MY MASTER’S DEGREE IN STATISTICS

• What will you specialize in for your degree?
==>BUSNINESS ANAYSIS

• What will be your major?
==>STATISTICS

• Who is your current employer? What do you do?
==>I CURRENTLY WORK with U.B.A AS JUNIOR DATA ANALYST; I INTERPRETE DATA WITH DATA VISUALIZATION USING VARIOUS TOOLS LIKE EXCEL, POWERBI, TABLEAU AND GIVE REPORTS FOR DECISION MAKING.

• Why are you planning to continue your education?
==>I’VE ALWAYS LOVE TO WORK WITH DATA, WHICH MADE ME TO OBTAIN MY BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN STATISTICS, TO BE THE BEST DATA ANALYST, ONE HAVE TO IMPROVE HIS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ON Latest TECHNOLOGIES AROUND THE WORLD, THIS DEGREE IN THE U.S WILL GIVE ME SUCH OPPORTUNITY.

• Can you not continue your education in your home country? WHY U.S?
==>THE UNITED STATES IS KNOWN TO BE THE TOP COUNTRY IN TECHNOLOGY AND DATA, BIG TECH COMPANIES LIKE GOOGLE, FACEBOOK AND MICROSOFT RELIES HEAVILY ON DATA, THESE MAKE STUDYING THIS COURSE IN THE U.S AHEAD OF ANY OTHER COUNTRY IN THE WORLD, I WOULD BE EXPOSED TO MORE ADVANCE SKILLS IN DATA analysis AND I WOULD BE HAVING AN INTERNSHIP DURING MY PROGRAM, WHICH WOULD ALSO GIVE ME OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE SOME HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE.

• How will this study program relate to your past work or studies?
==>WORKING AS DATA ANALYST,THIS PROGRAM WILL IMPROVE MY SKILLS AND EXPOSURE TO DATA SCIENCE, I WILL BE ABLE TO LEARN MORE ON LATEST SOFTWARES THAT ARE BEING USED IN THIS FIELD. IT WILL MAKE ME BE A BETTER DATA Scientist AND I'll BE ABLE TO WORK IN ONE OF THE BIG TECH COMPANIES IN THE WORLD.

• Why this school?
==>When I tried looking up for schools that matched my profile and desired career pursuit, university of Idaho was a perfect match
• How did you know about this school?
==> I used usnews.com and Princeton review and my brother recommended the school as well

• How many Schools did you apply to
==> 3 schools, Eastern Michigan University, university of Idaho and middle state Tennessee university
• When did you graduate from University?
==> I graduated 2016
• What have you been doing?
==>I went for my compulsory Nysc program and been working with United Bank of Africa for some months now
• What do you understand by data analysis?
==>It's a process of inspecting, cleansing ,transforming and modeling data with the primary aim of discovering useful information ,making conclusion and decision making .
• Why Statistics?
==>I've had a huge zeal for problem solving for a long time,coupled with my passion for mathematics and understand how real life problems can be solved, mathematics wouldn't have given me adequate exposure to real life problems so I chose statistics instead
• What do you plan to do with this degree?
==> I intend to come back to my country and continue my job in United Bank of Africa as a senior data analyst
• How many schools did you get admitted to?
==> 2 schools
• How many schools rejected you?
==> One school
• Have you been to the US before?
==>No
• Do you know your professors at that university? What are their names?
==> Professor **** in the department of mathematics and ********
• What city is your school located in?
==> Moscow
• Did you write any standardized test?
==>Yes I wrote TOEFL,GRE wasn't required
• What was your previous GPA?
==> 3.83
• How will you manage the cultural and educational differences in the US?
==> I've been introduced to some educational and cultural groups already and I won't have problem enjoying them
• Why do you want to pursue a degree in the US?
==> Aside the exposure to practical work that I'll get, I get to see and work with great minds like professor ***** who is a Don in the use of powerbi and other tools for data analysis, I believe a degree under such great minds will give me Alot of knowledge in my career field

• Can I see your high school/college diploma?
==>Yes, there it is
• What is your monthly income?
==>******
• What is your sponsor’s annual income?
==> I don't know precisely
• How do you plan to fund the entire duration of your education?
==>mother and my uncle will be sponsoring me
• How much does your school cost?
==>About $44k
• How will you meet these expenses?
==>I've been promised a ga upon my arrival once the vacancy is open and my mother and uncle will foot the bill till I get the GA
• Who is going to sponsor your education?
==>My mother and uncle
• What is your sponsor's occupation?
==>My mother owns a private hospital (medical doctor ) and my uncle owns an IT firm in Lagos here
• How else will you cover the rest of your costs?
==>My mother,uncle and brother will assist with those
• Do you have a copy of your bank statements?
==>Yes my uncle's.
• Did you get offered a scholarship at your school?
==>I was promised schorlaship upon arrival
• Do you have relatives or friends currently in the US?
==>Yes, I have a brother
• What are your plans post-graduation?
==>I'll come back to continue my job as a senior data analyst
• Do you have a job or career in mind after you graduate
==>Yes my previous job is a good place to continue
• Do you plan on returning back to your home country?
==>Yes definitely
• What are your plans after graduation?
==>Return back to my country to continue my job
• Will you continue to work for your current employer after you graduate?
==>Definitely I will.

Just so you know, am having a hard time believing your "a promise of GA" statement. A VO would likely not believe it too and this might cast that tiny bit of doubt on your sponsor financial capacity to sponsor you. This tiny bit of doubt might lead to denial.

Questions like "why weren't you given the GA instead of being promised"? "What if the GA doesn't come, what would you do then"? will play in the mind of the VO.
You don't want to be seen as a potential "out of status" material if the GA doesn't come as planned

I'll suggest you don't mention that promise except you have adequate documentation to back up your claim.

You having multiple sponsors already cast some doubt on their sponsorship capacity

Just my opinion, am not a VO and would never be

Good evening everyone,
I applied for OFP USA and have been invited for an interview. I hold a First Class degree in chemical engineering. I am yet to write the GRE and other standardization exams due to lack of funds.
Please any beneficiary in the house that can help me ace the interview and possible questions to expect.
Should I shoot for msc or PhD if asked to choose. What are my chances. I am interested in renewable energy. Thanks in anticipation of your response.

Previously denied, 16th August is open in Abuja, 4 spaces....hurry!!!

Tonyelolia:
Previously denied, 16th August is open in Abuja, 4 spaces....hurry!!!

Please what of Lagos embassy for those denied B4?
Won't it be open atall

Olaaa19:


Please what of Lagos embassy for those denied B4?
Won't it be open atall

I don't know about that, I changed from Lagos to Abuja because I searched for available dates in Lagos for a month and didn't see, I eventually saw in Abuja

Olaaa19:


Please what of Lagos embassy for those denied B4?
Won't it be open atall

If you are desperate, take Abj. Doesn't matter where u do interview. I'm sure they are already aware u dint c dates in Lagos dat y u took Abj.

Adiahakiet:
Good evening everyone,
I applied for OFP USA and have been invited for an interview. I hold a First Class degree in chemical engineering. I am yet to write the GRE and other standardization exams due to lack of funds.
Please any beneficiary in the house that can help me ace the interview and possible questions to expect.
Should I shoot for msc or PhD if asked to choose. What are my chances. I am interested in renewable energy. Thanks in anticipation of your response.

please guys I need response. Anyone that can help

Please I need someone to clarify me on these...
1. I was refused F1 Visa twice in 2013 and 2014 respectively. I had to keep off since then due financial constraints. But I have the intention to reapply for fall 2020, hope my previous profile with them won't be a problem?
2. Having done with undergraduate since 2012 coupled with my age which is above 30 years, would there be any reason for a V.O to refuse me visa on the basis of submitting sponsor's account statement instead of self sponsoring?

Evening fam,available date in Lagos July 27 is a Saturday,does the embassy open on Saturdays?

Rosetinah:
Plz house, I'm new here.. I need advice. My visa was refused on June 19 at lagos embassy. I have GA and deficit of 8k ..plz is it true that it us better i go to abuja embassy for my reapplication or still go back to lagos...

My interview was short...by the black America lady

Vo - why r u going to US
Re - for my masters in information systems at mtsu

Vo - why masters
Re - this program will ... Vo cut me

Why this sch
Re - i have a GA offer and...VO cut me

I'm sorry ure not qualified.. U can always reapply

Are you sure this is all that transpired between you and her. What do you think is the reason why you were denied. What were the possible weaknesses in your application

Stellyhardy:
Evening fam,available date in Lagos July 27 is a Saturday,does the embassy open on Saturdays?

Better choose it and stop asking questions questions

Esther52190:
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 

USA has been rated the best destination for higher education by who exactly? Exalting US above other nations will not get you a visa my friend
The findings are not based on just the popularity among students but also on the quality and wide range of educational programs.
Please what do you mean by this?
80% of the world research is happening in USA
Who told you this, is your source credible?
would also like to be taught by world class professors.
We have such professors in Germany, Australia and even Ghana! Why not go there?
Studying in us will not only boost my knowledge but will give me competitive edge on my return to Nigeria.
Ok this is a lil bit better, even though it's still bland.
Please work on the entire response
Why UIC
Please get a powerful third reason. Since you don't have funding, you really have to wow the VO, so puhleeze wow away
Your study plan is incomplete please, I hope you know this question is similar to "tell me about your program".
Talk about the duration, is it 56 months or 2 days, talk about the credit hours for core courses, elective courses and thesis, talk about the GPA required for graduation, would you be required to present seminars, participate in lab rotations, then you can mention some of the courses you look forward to taking until the VO begs you to keep quiet for goodness sake

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 
At the end of the day, you neither answered the questions nor convinced me (not as if I'm a VO) about the need for the switch. Infact you succeeded in intimidating me with technical terms from your field, terms I struggled to comprehend because I am STEM inclined
Please this is a very important question and you need a sound response. How does accounting relate to business analytics, or why have you chosen to pursue this degree instead of Accounting. Be specifically clear about the connection and don't tell stories please.
The exam is in 3stages and it was very tedious to combine with work. I am on my last stage now.
My mind wandered as I read this
Is this a way of saying you currently don't have a job? Is this probably a way of saying you find exams stressful? Is this a way of suggesting you probably can't cope with the rigours and academic demands of a grad school
I pray you understand my point. Never leave loopholes in your response! Tie every loose end please

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.
I would have commented on this but we both know why I won't. I really believe you can do better, honestly. Ok I can't ignore this. So how about you mention a couple of firms you've specifically got your eyes on and an appetizer of what you intend bring to the table with this degree. That way it really sounds like a post graduation plan. Girl you need to own this response, make it yours, breathe it all in and exhale in front of the VO
Let your light shine, okay? You've got this!
Does your mum really sell fabrics too
Will you be attending the interview with both SOAs, I mean from your dad and your mum? If not, then don't say parents are sponsors please.
I wish you all the best my friend and success in your ICAN coz I believe You CAN

Good day everybody, please i need help in scrutinizing my proposed transcript, i have an appointment in two weeks time in abuja.

VO: Why do you want to study in the United states?
Me: I want to study in the United States because American universities are widely known for their quality of education and research program and also their program structures lay equal emphasis on both theory and practical knowledge
VO: How many schools do you apply to and why?
Me: I applied to two schools and i made thorough research on them and
VO: Where did you get admission?
Me: Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Mississippi State
VO: Why did you choose to study at this university?
Me: I chose to go to mvsu because of the diversity and cultural activities in the university, there is also a summer internship program they recommend for first and second year students which expose them to science and they also give out of state tuition waiver which makes it affordable for international students
VO: Why did you choose this course?
Me: I chose to study biology because it involves the study of life and living organisms which is something I had always been curious about since I was in high school and it is also a vast major which is going to be an advantage for me in securing a job in Nigeria
VO: How many schools accepted and rejected you?
Me: One accepted me and the other put me on a waiting list
VO: Who is your sponsor and what does he/she do for a living?
Me: My sister and she is a business woman that owns a frozen food store where she wholesales and retails frozen foods in large scales.
VO: What are your plans after graduation?
Me: To come back home because my whole life is right here
VO: Mention the names of some professors of the university you applied to?
Me: Professor Rachel V Beecham, Professor Julius Ikenga (both biology professors)

If there is also anymore questions you think i might be asked please tell me oooo

Thanks

sharwama:

USA has been rated the best destination for higher education by who exactly? Exalting US above other nations will not get you a visa my friend
The findings are not based on just the popularity among students but also on the quality and wide range of educational programs.
Please what do you mean by this?
80% of the world research is happening in USA
Who told you this, is your source credible?
would also like to be taught by world class professors.
We have such professors in Germany, Australia and even Ghana! Why not go there?
Studying in us will not only boost my knowledge but will give me competitive edge on my return to Nigeria.
Ok this is a lil bit better, even though it's still bland.
Please work on the entire response
Why UIC
Please get a powerful third reason. Since you don't have funding, you really have to wow the VO, so puhleeze wow away
Your study plan is incomplete please, I hope you know this question is similar to "tell me about your program".
Talk about the duration, is it 56 months or 2 days, talk about the credit hours for core courses, elective courses and thesis, talk about the GPA required for graduation, would you be required to present seminars, participate in lab rotations, then you can mention some of the courses you look forward to taking until the VO begs you to keep quiet for goodness sake

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 
At the end of the day, you neither answered the questions nor convinced me (not as if I'm a VO) about the need for the switch. Infact you succeeded in intimidating me with technical terms from your field, terms I struggled to comprehend because I am STEM inclined
Please this is a very important question and you need a sound response. How does accounting relate to business analytics, or why have you chosen to pursue this degree instead of Accounting. Be specifically clear about the connection and don't tell stories please.
The exam is in 3stages and it was very tedious to combine with work. I am on my last stage now.
My mind wandered as I read this
Is this a way of saying you currently don't have a job? Is this probably a way of saying you find exams stressful? Is this a way of suggesting you probably can't cope with the rigours and academic demands of a grad school
I pray you understand my point. Never leave loopholes in your response! Tie every loose end please

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.
I would have commented on this but we both know why I won't. I really believe you can do better, honestly. Ok I can't ignore this. So how about you mention a couple of firms you've specifically got your eyes on and an appetizer of what you intend bring to the table with this degree. That way it really sounds like a post graduation plan. Girl you need to own this response, make it yours, breathe it all in and exhale in front of the VO
Let your light shine, okay? You've got this!
Does your mum really sell fabrics too
Will you be attending the interview with both SOAs, I mean from your dad and your mum? If not, then don't say parents are sponsors please.
I wish you all the best my friend and success in your ICAN coz I believe You CAN

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sharwama:

USA has been rated the best destination for higher education by who exactly? Exalting US above other nations will not get you a visa my friend
The findings are not based on just the popularity among students but also on the quality and wide range of educational programs.
Please what do you mean by this?
80% of the world research is happening in USA
Who told you this, is your source credible?
would also like to be taught by world class professors.
We have such professors in Germany, Australia and even Ghana! Why not go there?
Studying in us will not only boost my knowledge but will give me competitive edge on my return to Nigeria.
Ok this is a lil bit better, even though it's still bland.
Please work on the entire response
Why UIC
Please get a powerful third reason. Since you don't have funding, you really have to wow the VO, so puhleeze wow away
Your study plan is incomplete please, I hope you know this question is similar to "tell me about your program".
Talk about the duration, is it 56 months or 2 days, talk about the credit hours for core courses, elective courses and thesis, talk about the GPA required for graduation, would you be required to present seminars, participate in lab rotations, then you can mention some of the courses you look forward to taking until the VO begs you to keep quiet for goodness sake

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 
At the end of the day, you neither answered the questions nor convinced me (not as if I'm a VO) about the need for the switch. Infact you succeeded in intimidating me with technical terms from your field, terms I struggled to comprehend because I am STEM inclined
Please this is a very important question and you need a sound response. How does accounting relate to business analytics, or why have you chosen to pursue this degree instead of Accounting. Be specifically clear about the connection and don't tell stories please.
The exam is in 3stages and it was very tedious to combine with work. I am on my last stage now.
My mind wandered as I read this
Is this a way of saying you currently don't have a job? Is this probably a way of saying you find exams stressful? Is this a way of suggesting you probably can't cope with the rigours and academic demands of a grad school
I pray you understand my point. Never leave loopholes in your response! Tie every loose end please

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.
I would have commented on this but we both know why I won't. I really believe you can do better, honestly. Ok I can't ignore this. So how about you mention a couple of firms you've specifically got your eyes on and an appetizer of what you intend bring to the table with this degree. That way it really sounds like a post graduation plan. Girl you need to own this response, make it yours, breathe it all in and exhale in front of the VO
Let your light shine, okay? You've got this!
Does your mum really sell fabrics too
Will you be attending the interview with both SOAs, I mean from your dad and your mum? If not, then don't say parents are sponsors please.
I wish you all the best my friend and success in your ICAN coz I believe You CAN

How was work at the embassy today ma? ........jokes apart I feel like you actually worked or interned at the embassy before.......no one would go to the embassy with this knowledge and get denied......abeg don't leave us...... I'm still putting some finishing touches to my transcript, would send it to you soon

Adebanjo669:
Good day everybody, please i need help in scrutinizing my proposed transcript, i have an appointment in two weeks time in abuja.

VO: Why do you want to study in the United states?
Me: I want to study in the United States because American universities are widely known for their quality of education and research program and also their program structures lay equal emphasis on both theory and practical knowledge
VO: How many schools do you apply to and why?
Me: I applied to two schools and i made thorough research on them and
VO: Where did you get admission?
Me: Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Mississippi State
VO: Why did you choose to study at this university?
Me: I chose to go to mvsu because of the diversity and cultural activities in the university, there is also a summer internship program they recommend for first and second year students which expose them to science and they also give out of state tuition waiver which makes it affordable for international students
VO: Why did you choose this course?
Me: I chose to study biology because it involves the study of life and living organisms which is something I had always been curious about since I was in high school and it is also a vast major which is going to be an advantage for me in securing a job in Nigeria
VO: How many schools accepted and rejected you?
Me: One accepted me and the other put me on a waiting list
VO: Who is your sponsor and what does he/she do for a living?
Me: My sister and she is a business woman that owns a frozen food store where she wholesales and retails frozen foods in large scales.
VO: What are your plans after graduation?
Me: To come back home because my whole life is right here
VO: Mention the names of some professors of the university you applied to?
Me: Professor Rachel V Beecham, Professor Julius Ikenga (both biology professors)

If there is also anymore questions you think i might be asked please tell me oooo

Thanks

Undergraduate?

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You want to finish Sharwama Last two weeks I broke down coz you were rushing me. Sharwama do this, do that. You don't even care if I have eaten fufu or not. I should reply ASAP as if you are paying me I should give you my number so we can talk extensively
Ehen! My mum said she heard me talking and struggling in my sleep few nights ago, she said I was shouting "you are not qualified for this visa, go away, leave my window"
You see what you people have done to me
I can't continue like this please, I am someone's child
If I log in and I have an opinion about something, I will gladly give it. But you see my inbox, mba, mba, you people should come outside osiso. Let me emulate my mentor mummy LagosismyHome. This is the only place you can catch me henceforth
Thank you. God bless you and God bless these United States of America
P.S : Thank you so much Dbelles, Nerdychukz, naira0 and Abdulrahmon68 for checking up on me while I was away, I am a lot better now. I full ground remain, I hold my side, as you can see I don resume my noise making

Davidkking:

Undergraduate?

Yes

This was all.. I think mayb for the why this school? I won't start with my GA offer again.. Hoping for the best in nxt interview.. Thanks.

dumbiri99:

Are you sure this is all that transpired between you and her. What do you think is the reason why you were denied. What were the possible weaknesses in your application

Hello everyone, gurus and bosses in the house.
I had my interview on the Monday 24th of June, 7am. I was interview by a young lady at Window 1. I was refused.

This was the conversation we had

VO: Where are you going to
Me: Irvine California

VO: What program and how did you get to know about the School
Me: Masters of Business Adminstration and Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. Through an alumni of the school who's my dad's friend's son

VO: Why do you want to study this course
Me: I need access to large business networks, this program will help me to with more knowledge and understanding to innovate, create ideas to form a successful business and also to help an existing business to grow and expand.

VO: How many schools did you apply to
Me: 2

VO: Did you take any test?
Me: No, it wasn't required but I had a virtual interview before I was given an admission

VO: Who's Sponsoring you
Me: My brother

VO: Why your brother?
Me: My dad's late so he's in charge of the family business and has money.

VO: I see you've been here before, is there anything you want to add
Me: Well the last time I was still having my NYSC so I think that's why I wasn't granted but now I'm done, I want to further my education.

VO: I'm sorry you're not qualify then she gave me a pink paper

Please is there anything wrong with my answers. Why was I not given?
Kindly help out. I plan to go again

Thanks

Davidkking:

How was work at the embassy today ma? ........jokes apart I feel like you actually worked or interned at the embassy before.......no one would go to the embassy with this knowledge and get denied......abeg don't leave us...... I'm still putting some finishing touches to my transcript, would send it to you soon

Work was fine ooo
My colleagues and I worked our asses off to ensure worthy applicants got their visas approved I actually work at the consulate and the traffic was crazy this evening. I even just got home
Choi! Sharwama you can blow lie shaaa
When you finish putting the touches, please let me know. I might be at JFK or JC by then sef

sharwama:

USA has been rated the best destination for higher education by who exactly? Exalting US above other nations will not get you a visa my friend
The findings are not based on just the popularity among students but also on the quality and wide range of educational programs.
Please what do you mean by this?
80% of the world research is happening in USA
Who told you this, is your source credible?
would also like to be taught by world class professors.
We have such professors in Germany, Australia and even Ghana! Why not go there?
Studying in us will not only boost my knowledge but will give me competitive edge on my return to Nigeria.
Ok this is a lil bit better, even though it's still bland.
Please work on the entire response
Why UIC
Please get a powerful third reason. Since you don't have funding, you really have to wow the VO, so puhleeze wow away
Your study plan is incomplete please, I hope you know this question is similar to "tell me about your program".
Talk about the duration, is it 56 months or 2 days, talk about the credit hours for core courses, elective courses and thesis, talk about the GPA required for graduation, would you be required to present seminars, participate in lab rotations, then you can mention some of the courses you look forward to taking until the VO begs you to keep quiet for goodness sake

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 
At the end of the day, you neither answered the questions nor convinced me (not as if I'm a VO) about the need for the switch. Infact you succeeded in intimidating me with technical terms from your field, terms I struggled to comprehend because I am STEM inclined
Please this is a very important question and you need a sound response. How does accounting relate to business analytics, or why have you chosen to pursue this degree instead of Accounting. Be specifically clear about the connection and don't tell stories please.
The exam is in 3stages and it was very tedious to combine with work. I am on my last stage now.
My mind wandered as I read this
Is this a way of saying you currently don't have a job? Is this probably a way of saying you find exams stressful? Is this a way of suggesting you probably can't cope with the rigours and academic demands of a grad school
I pray you understand my point. Never leave loopholes in your response! Tie every loose end please

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.
I would have commented on this but we both know why I won't. I really believe you can do better, honestly. Ok I can't ignore this. So how about you mention a couple of firms you've specifically got your eyes on and an appetizer of what you intend bring to the table with this degree. That way it really sounds like a post graduation plan. Girl you need to own this response, make it yours, breathe it all in and exhale in front of the VO
Let your light shine, okay? You've got this!
Does your mum really sell fabrics too
Will you be attending the interview with both SOAs, I mean from your dad and your mum? If not, then don't say parents are sponsors please.
I wish you all the best my friend and success in your ICAN coz I believe You CAN

@sharwama, thanks for the assessment. I really appreciate it. I will work on my response. Please, can I send you a pm

sharwama:

Work was fine ooo
My colleagues and I worked our asses off to ensure worthy applicants got their visas approved I actually work at the consulate and the traffic was crazy this evening. I even just got home
Choi! Sharwama you can blow lie shaaa
When you finish putting the touches, please let me know. I might be at JFK or JC by then sef

@shawama.... Can you please help me out with my own proposed transcript I posted some minutes ago

Adebanjo669:


@shawama.... Can you please help me out with my own proposed transcript I posted some minutes ago

I have closed market for today. Let me go and rest, abi did I not try .
You didn't specify if it's a BSc shaaa. Tomorrow abeg

Hurray!!!! Sharwama is back

sharwama:
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
All those people bombarding my inbox, please whatever it is you want to tell me, tell me here. If you want to toast me, toast me here too. You want to give me money, give me here
You want to finish Sharwama Last two weeks I broke down coz you were rushing me. Sharwama do this, do that. You don't even care if I have eaten fufu or not. I should reply ASAP as if you are paying me I should give you my number so we can talk extensively
Ehen! My mum said she heard me talking and struggling in my sleep few nights ago, she said I was shouting "you are not qualified for this visa, go away, leave my window"
You see what you people have done to me
I can't continue like this please, I am someone's child
If I log in and I have an opinion about something, I will gladly give it. But you see my inbox, mba, mba, you people should come outside osiso. Let me emulate my mentor mummy LagosismyHome. This is the only place you can catch me henceforth
Thank you. God bless you and God bless these United States of America
P.S : Thank you so much Dbelles, Nerdychukz, naira0 and Abdulrahmon68 for checking up on me while I was away, I am a lot better now. I full ground remain, I hold my side, as you can see I don resume my noise making

Good day everybody, please i need help in scrutinizing my B.SC degree proposed transcript, i have an appointment in two weeks time in abuja.

VO: Why do you want to study in the United States?
Me: I chose to study in the United States because American universities are widely known for their quality of education and research program and also their program structures lay equal emphasis on both theory and practical knowledge
VO: How many schools do you apply to?
Me: I applied to two schools; Alcorn State University and Mississippi Valley State University
VO: Where did you get admission?
Me: Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Mississippi State
VO: Why did you choose to study at this university?
Me: I chose to go to MVSU because of the diversity and cultural activities in the university like the university international week which is an annual celebration designed to highlight the international diversity of the campus and educate the community on those cultures, there is also a summer internship program the department of natural sciences and environment health recommend for their first and second year students which expose them to a wide range of possibilities in sciences and also MVSU give out of state tuition waiver which makes it affordable for international students
VO: Why did you choose this course?
Me: I chose to study biology because it involves the study of life and living organisms which is something I have always been curious about and interested in since I was in high school and it is also a vast major which is going to be an advantage for me in securing a job as a biomedical scientist in Nigeria
VO: How many schools accepted and rejected you?
Me: One accepted me and the other put me on a waiting list
VO: Who is your sponsor?
Me: My sister
VO: What does he/she do for a living?
Me: She is the CEO of her own company, she owns a frozen food store where she wholesales and retails frozen foods in large scales.
VO: What are your plans after graduation?
Me: I intend to use my degree to secure a job as a biomedical scientist. My dream job would be to work in Biomedical Limited, Nigeria, it is Nigeria’s first intravenous fluid company and it is going to help me a lot in my research programs


Someone should please help me ooooooo
If there are also anymore questions you think i might be asked please tell me oooo

Thanks

sharwama:

I have closed market for today. Let me go and rest, abi did I not try .
You didn't specify if it's a BSc shaaa. Tomorrow abeg

PROPOSED TRANSCRIPT

*Where are you going to?*
I'm going to New Mexico State University, Las Cruces to pursue a Masters in Public Health (with special interest in Environmental Health).

*Why the US?*
I chose to study in the US because schools in the US are top class and well known for their world class research facilities. Also, a masters degree from an American University is highly recognized in Nigeria, and thus will give me an edge in the highly competitive Nigerian labor market.

*How did you know about the school?*
Through personal research using online resources such as Google as well as visiting the school website for further information.

*How many schools did u apply to?*
Two - New Mexico State University and Michigan Technological University.

*How many admission did u get?*
Two

*Why this school over MTU?*
NMSU's program aligns more with my interest due to its multidisciplinary approach to analyzing environmental/public health issues as reflected in its course requirements.
Also, the admission from MTU is without funding while NMSU gave me an assistantship which covers the full tuition and part of the living expenses.

*But you have a BSc in Applied Botany?*
Yes... Environmental Botany, more precisely, which required that I take some courses on Environmental Pollution Monitoring. This motivated me to pursue a career in environmental health where I would be able to influence decision-making in the Nigerian environmental sector as it affects public health.

*When did you graduate?*
2017.

*What have you been doing since then?*
I went for the compulsory one year national service which I finished March this year. On my return, I have been working as a research assistant with one of my lecturers during undergraduate studies, Dr Bleep. My role is to carry out environmental audit on Telecommunication Base Station (TBS) sites, in order to access the effect of emissions from each site on the surrounding locality.

*Tell me your study plans*
My program will cover a minimum of 42 credit units in total. Courses will include Environmental Public Health Issues, Biostatistical Applications in Public Health, and Evaluative Approaches in Public Health.

*What will this program do for you/what are your plans after graduation?*
This program will equip me with skills to take up a job as an environmental health specialist and be able to use such skills in analyzing environmental health risks present in Nigeria today such as indoor and outdoor air pollution, waste generation and handling practices, wastewater and effluent generation and disposal, among others.

*Any standardized test?*
Yes. I wrote GRE and TOEFL, scoring 308 and 98 respectively.

*Who is sponsoring you?*
I have an assistantship which covers tuition and some other expenses. The rest is to be taken care of by my maternal uncle, Mr Bleep

*What does he do?*
He works with the Lagos State Bleep Agency where he heads the Bleep unit of Bleep LGA.

*Why would your uncle want to sponsor you?*
He studied abroad, and his experience strengthened his support of my study abroad plans