Princekenuk:
Is there anyone heading to Murray State University, Kentucky? I just got this admission notification from them.


Dear Student, Please see attached letter regarding your admission status. I will need a financial guarantee with at least 23,702.00 US dollars before I can issue your I-20.



Is it a good offer?

please I just sent you a message

NoTimeZone:
I got admitted to three test-optional schools.
Arizona State Uni, Kent State Uni (both Accountancy), University of South Alabama (Business related majors) with a common app fee waiver, and others are yet to give me a response.

Did you write for an app fee waiver?

Hello! I am so happy you got your visa. Can the reciprocity fee be paid with card?

Ellamma1:
Congratulations dear, please tell me more about the GRE or drop your contact so I can communicate you through other means...thank you

Tulacious123:
Good morning afternoon and happy new month to you all.Please I need help ASAP with less competitive schools that offers PhD Communication and possibly fully funded.Thanks

This is not how things work on this thread. I don't think there is one person who has schools for every program for everyone here.
Nobody can actually give you the best school for you; you have to search for it by yourself. This is one of the homework you have to do before you get your visa. Don't skip the process, or you will miss out better schools with better offer. Search for your own schools.

Universities in the US for PhD in Communication (use this search string on Google, and you will see long list of schools to explore). Check the department for funding, and contact the graduate coordinator of each school you plan to do before you start the application at all.
This is my field, so I can tell you authouritatively that every department of communication in every single university in the US offers GTA to both some MA and PhD applicants--if you meet admission requirement and if position is available and they deem you suitable to fill it. But note: that a communication program has GTA doesn't mean it will be offered to you if you're accepted. This is why I said you should contact every school and ask question about it before you start your application at all.

If you have questions, ask. but don't skip your own homework!
All the best!

Pls house I need advise. I made a little error on my DS 160 form. My interview is on 6th November. It's an emergency F1 Visa appointment. Should i fill a new DS 160 form?

nitdude:
Pls house I need advise. I made a little error on my DS 160 form. My interview is on 6th November. It's an emergency F1 Visa appointment. Should i fill a new DS 160 form?

Since your interview is still on the 6th, you can retrieve your former DS-160 form, fill the new form and then update your new application ID on your visa page. Don't forget to submit the new DS-160 form

RukayatAkanji:
Good evening guys, please @Legit215, I've been unable to open the transcript compiled, I used WPS and Google docs. Can u recommend an app to use?

The same problem I've been having. I pointed it out to him, he said i should do this, do that... which didn't work

fairheart:


This is not how things work on this thread. I don't think there is one person who has schools for every program for everyone here.
Nobody can actually give you the best school for you; you have to search for it by yourself. This is one of the homework you have to do before you get your visa. Don't skip the process, or you will miss out better schools with better offer. Search for your own schools.

Universities in the US for PhD in Communication (use this search string on Google, and you will see long list of schools to explore). Check the department for funding, and contact the graduate coordinator of each school you plan to do before you start the application at all.
This is my field, so I can tell you authouritatively that every department of communication in every single university in the US offers GTA to both some MA and PhD applicants--if you meet admission requirement and if position is available and they deem you suitable to fill it. But note: that a communication program has GTA doesn't mean it will be offered to you if you're accepted. This is why I said you should contact every school and ask question about it before you start your application at all.

If you have questions, ask. but don't skip your own homework!
All the best!

Thanks

Ajibade105:
What is the name of the school? I have friends applying and I might recommend your school...

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

The college of Law gives merit based scholarships which comes together with your admission.

Alwaysbecool:
Good afternoon fellow Nairalanders,

Been following this thread for sometime and I can say you guys are really doing a wonderful job. I have really learnt a lot on this thread. I have a question that needs an urgent answer please.

I hope to attend my interview soon but my main problem is that i am a security personnel and will be attending the interview from work and in my uniform since its around 12pm. My question is don't you think the uniform may work against me during the interview? I would have gone to change to mufti but that may not be possible since am at work.

Awaiting your reply and thanks.

Hello bro,

This is a life changing opportunity and I believe you don't wanna loose it. I would advise that you take mufty to work and change towards your interview time.
.I believe you should dress smart and nice.

My humble opinion.

Download Doc File on play store or search how to open docx file on google, the app will come up to install

Ifesinachi22:


The same problem I've been having. I pointed it out to him, he said i should do this, do that... which didn't work

Date: 30 Oct 2020
Interview time: 11am
I got there 7am and was allowed in by 9:30am

Me: Good morning Sir
Vo: Good morning

Vo: Pass me your passport, I-20, Ds160 and Sevis fee receipt

Me: While passing it, I need to say that my program is stated differently on my I-20. My program is MA International Development Studies. My school says the SEVIS system uses some set of codes for variety of programs and that is why it is stated differently on my I-20

Vo: oh okay. We will get to that

Me: Alright

Vo: So where is Ohio

Me: Sorry, you mean the school

Vo: Yes

Me: Athens

Vo: Why did you choose Ohio

Me: I chose Ohio for 3 reasons
1. Ohio gave me a tuition scholarship
2. As part of my program I will be learning a second language. No other school offers this

Vo: cuts in. What language will you be learning.

Me: French, because in the field of development English and French are the two official languages

Vo: Yes that's true. So which other Universities did you apply to

Me: University of Pittsburgh, Western Michigan University and American University

Vo: so why did you choose ohio

Me: Like I said earlier. Ohio gave me a scholarship and I would learn a second language.

Vo: Oh true you said that. Have you travelled outside Nigeria before

Me: No

Vo: Where have you travelled to in Nigeria

Me: Edo, Kano, Kaduna, Zaria, Minna, Abuja, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo

Vo: Who is paying the rest of your fees

Me: My aunt

Vo: How is she related to you.

Me: She's my mum's sister

Vo: Where is she

Me: Here in Lagos..She works for so so so

Vo: I will be approving your Visa. Gives me a white paper. Go and pay your reciprocity fee. You will be told when you can pick up your passport.

No questions on Gre or Toefl. He didn't check my bank statements also. All the best to does preparing for interview.
Congratulations, I also want to apply to Ohio university for the same course please what your CGPA in Nigeria. Thank you.

LagosismyHome:


what the condition attached to the offer ?

GPA requirement

donmattalayo:


Thank you!

Grade: 6.2/7.0 (1')
GRE: 306 (Q154)
TOEFL: Waived for Nigerians

If you need any other information, don't hesitate to ask.

Please before applying, did you talk with any of the professor's to seek their advice based in your profile or you just applied like that?

Lildairo:



Hello bro,

This is a life changing opportunity and I believe you don't wanna loose it. I would advise that you take mufty to work and change towards your interview time.
.I believe you should dress smart and nice.

My humble opinion.

. Thanks a lot bro. Really grateful.

WELLDONE EVERYONE.. PLEASE I WANT TO ENQUIRE THE PROCEDURES FOR SOMEONE THAT HAS A FOREIGN(US) CITIZEN SPONSORING THE STUDENT VISA AND TUITION

Ftos:
You people should post your transcript to help others!

Visa Transcript as requested. �

VO: Hello, Good morning
Me: Hi Good morning
**he looked at my I-20 and said**
VO: So Bleep University? Why Bleep university?
Me: I chose Bleep University because based on my research, I found that the school ranks in the Top 100 schools in the US and...
**he interrupts me**
VO: Why not the other 99?
Me: Because Bleep university gave me a partial scholarship.
VO: where did you do your Undergrad
Me: University of *******
VO: Okay.. cool. So Are you married?
Me: No
VO: Any children?
Me: None
VO: where do you work?
Me: I work at *******
VO: Okay... so who is going to be sponsoring your education?
Me: I have been working for over xx years now and I have saved up a size-able amount to sponsor my education. Also, my mom is going to support me financially.
VO: what does your mom do?
Me: she does ******* and *******
VO: Okay. Can I have your bank statements?
Me: (handed it over to him… they were my personal bank statement as my i-20 said self-sponsorship)
(He looked it over for a while, points at something to show a colleague, returns it...)
VO: Have you ever been outside Nigeria before?
Me: Yes I have
VO: Where have you been?
Me: I have been to the UAE and I was also in Singapore last year.
VO: What did you go to do in Singapore?
Me: I went on vacation.
VO: Why Singapore
Me: after seeing the movie Crazy Rich Asians, I have always wanted to visit Singapore to see the sites.
VO: Okay cool!
(Types into the computer...)
VO: Okay, I’ll be granting you your visa. Please proceed to....
(i honestly wasn’t listening at this point But I already knew the drill based on previous transcripts)



Tips
Pray for favor!
Prepare well! Do mock interviews with friends...
Get there 1hr before the time. (I stayed in a hotel close to the embassy the night before)
Put on comfortable shoes.

If you need possible questions to prepare you, please reach out to me here.

It is not for you to prepare to lie or arrange your story ooo.. no! It’s just to be better articulated and coherent when you’re in front of the VO. Cuz those nerves!!! so they don't embarrass you.

All the best guys!!!

.

RubyPrincess:


Visa Transcript as requested. �

VO: Hello, Good morning
Me: Hi Good morning
**he looked at my I-20 and said**
VO: So Bleep University? Why Bleep university?
Me: I chose Bleep University because based on my research, I found that the school ranks in the Top 100 schools in the US and...
**he interrupts me**
VO: Why not the other 99?
Me: Because Bleep university gave me a partial scholarship.
VO: where did you do your Undergrad
Me: University of *******
VO: Okay.. cool. So Are you married?
Me: No
VO: Any children?
Me: None
VO: where do you work?
Me: I work at *******
VO: Okay... so who is going to be sponsoring your education?
Me: I have been working for over xx years now and I have saved up a size-able amount to sponsor my education. Also, my mom is going to support me financially.
VO: what does your mom do?
Me: she does ******* and *******
VO: Okay. Can I have your bank statements?
Me: (handed it over to him… they were my personal bank statement as my i-20 said self-sponsorship)
(He looked it over for a while, points at something to show a colleague, returns it...)
VO: Have you ever been outside Nigeria before?
Me: Yes I have
VO: Where have you been?
Me: I have been to the UAE and I was also in Singapore last year.
VO: What did you go to do in Singapore?
Me: I went on vacation.
VO: Why Singapore
Me: after seeing the movie Crazy Rich Asians, I have always wanted to visit Singapore to see the sites.
VO: Okay cool!
(Types into the computer...)
VO: Okay, I’ll be granting you your visa. Please proceed to....
(i honestly wasn’t listening at this point But I already knew the drill based on previous transcripts)



Tips
Pray for favor!
Prepare well! Do mock interviews with friends...
Get there 1hr before the time. (I stayed in a hotel close to the embassy the night before)
Put on comfortable shoes.

If you need possible questions to prepare you, please reach out to me here.

It is not for you to prepare to lie or arrange your story ooo.. no! It’s just to be better articulated and coherent when you’re in front of the VO. Cuz those nerves!!! so they don't embarrass you.

All the best guys!!!

yaay... congrats ma'am.

@Ftos, see what I told you about going with your Bank statements. Doesn't matter if the VO request for it/not.
congrats again @ruby. God bless your endeavors.

RubyPrincess:


Visa Transcript as requested. �

VO: Hello, Good morning
Me: Hi Good morning
**he looked at my I-20 and said**
VO: So Bleep University? Why Bleep university?
Me: I chose Bleep University because based on my research, I found that the school ranks in the Top 100 schools in the US and...
**he interrupts me**
VO: Why not the other 99?
Me: Because Bleep university gave me a partial scholarship.
VO: where did you do your Undergrad
Me: University of *******
VO: Okay.. cool. So Are you married?
Me: No
VO: Any children?
Me: None
VO: where do you work?
Me: I work at *******
VO: Okay... so who is going to be sponsoring your education?
Me: I have been working for over xx years now and I have saved up a size-able amount to sponsor my education. Also, my mom is going to support me financially.
VO: what does your mom do?
Me: she does ******* and *******
VO: Okay. Can I have your bank statements?
Me: (handed it over to him… they were my personal bank statement as my i-20 said self-sponsorship)
(He looked it over for a while, points at something to show a colleague, returns it...)
VO: Have you ever been outside Nigeria before?
Me: Yes I have
VO: Where have you been?
Me: I have been to the UAE and I was also in Singapore last year.
VO: What did you go to do in Singapore?
Me: I went on vacation.
VO: Why Singapore
Me: after seeing the movie Crazy Rich Asians, I have always wanted to visit Singapore to see the sites.
VO: Okay cool!
(Types into the computer...)
VO: Okay, I’ll be granting you your visa. Please proceed to....
(i honestly wasn’t listening at this point But I already knew the drill based on previous transcripts)



Tips
Pray for favor!
Prepare well! Do mock interviews with friends...
Get there 1hr before the time. (I stayed in a hotel close to the embassy the night before)
Put on comfortable shoes.

If you need possible questions to prepare you, please reach out to me here.

It is not for you to prepare to lie or arrange your story ooo.. no! It’s just to be better articulated and coherent when you’re in front of the VO. Cuz those nerves!!! so they don't embarrass you.

All the best guys!!!

On Saturday, I was suspended for 72 hours on visa appointment booking page

He just weak me

Loloking:
Anyone going to Siue(southern Illinois university Edwardsville) who have gotten their visa approved. I was awarded a scholarship. My interview is next week. Please guys My question is when I am asked why this school? Should my scholarship be my first point. Those who have gone for the interview and gotten approved, congratulations pls let us know how is the approval rate guys?

If asked why this school, you can start by saying how good the program is, ranking and all. But if he/she proceeds to ask why not other schools with better ranking, the answer about scholarship would be perfect.

Any which way, scholarship is never a bad thing.

thekingofafrica:
if you’re providing an account statement of about 14 million, how do you defend such huge funds, lol even adults that have worked all their life’s don’t have that much fund, secondly if you can prove you can take care of your first 9 month, who wild take care of your second year? I think it’s wise to allow your parent and your Acct statement reflect on your i20

Depends on where you work. People are able to save up this much sir. also you can chip in during the interview that your parents would be supporting you. they would most likely ask what they do, and then you can state that.

I don't think this should be a problem.

Modelove:
Please have they later emailed you that your passport is ready for pick up

They didn’t. I sent a mail to Lagos NIV after 10 business days elapsed from the 13th. I sent a mail on the 27th. They replied me on the 28th. I picked up on the 29th.

JadePrincess:


They didn’t. I sent a mail to Lagos NIV after 10 business days elapsed from the 13th. I sent a mail on the 27th. They replied me on the 28th. I picked up on the 29th.

Thanks so much for your response....Please what was the content of the email you sent? And please I need the full email address you sent it to .....Because I have still not heard from them...

RubyPrincess:


Visa Transcript as requested. �

VO: Hello, Good morning
Me: Hi Good morning
**he looked at my I-20 and said**
VO: So Bleep University? Why Bleep university?
Me: I chose Bleep University because based on my research, I found that the school ranks in the Top 100 schools in the US and...
**he interrupts me**
VO: Why not the other 99?
Me: Because Bleep university gave me a partial scholarship.
VO: where did you do your Undergrad
Me: University of *******
VO: Okay.. cool. So Are you married?
Me: No
VO: Any children?
Me: None
VO: where do you work?
Me: I work at *******
VO: Okay... so who is going to be sponsoring your education?
Me: I have been working for over xx years now and I have saved up a size-able amount to sponsor my education. Also, my mom is going to support me financially.
VO: what does your mom do?
Me: she does ******* and *******
VO: Okay. Can I have your bank statements?
Me: (handed it over to him… they were my personal bank statement as my i-20 said self-sponsorship)
(He looked it over for a while, points at something to show a colleague, returns it...)
VO: Have you ever been outside Nigeria before?
Me: Yes I have
VO: Where have you been?
Me: I have been to the UAE and I was also in Singapore last year.
VO: What did you go to do in Singapore?
Me: I went on vacation.
VO: Why Singapore
Me: after seeing the movie Crazy Rich Asians, I have always wanted to visit Singapore to see the sites.
VO: Okay cool!
(Types into the computer...)
VO: Okay, I’ll be granting you your visa. Please proceed to....
(i honestly wasn’t listening at this point But I already knew the drill based on previous transcripts)



Tips
Pray for favor!
Prepare well! Do mock interviews with friends...
Get there 1hr before the time. (I stayed in a hotel close to the embassy the night before)
Put on comfortable shoes.

If you need possible questions to prepare you, please reach out to me here.

It is not for you to prepare to lie or arrange your story ooo.. no! It’s just to be better articulated and coherent when you’re in front of the VO. Cuz those nerves!!! so they don't embarrass you.

All the best guys!!!

Congratulations.
Please was your personal statement amount up to x2 of of the deficit amount? Or just enough to cover the first year??

RubyPrincess:


Visa Transcript as requested. �

VO: Hello, Good morning
Me: Hi Good morning
**he looked at my I-20 and said**
VO: So Bleep University? Why Bleep university?
Me: I chose Bleep University because based on my research, I found that the school ranks in the Top 100 schools in the US and...
**he interrupts me**
VO: Why not the other 99?
Me: Because Bleep university gave me a partial scholarship.
VO: where did you do your Undergrad
Me: University of *******
VO: Okay.. cool. So Are you married?
Me: No
VO: Any children?
Me: None
VO: where do you work?
Me: I work at *******
VO: Okay... so who is going to be sponsoring your education?
Me: I have been working for over xx years now and I have saved up a size-able amount to sponsor my education. Also, my mom is going to support me financially.
VO: what does your mom do?
Me: she does ******* and *******
VO: Okay. Can I have your bank statements?
Me: (handed it over to him… they were my personal bank statement as my i-20 said self-sponsorship)
(He looked it over for a while, points at something to show a colleague, returns it...)
VO: Have you ever been outside Nigeria before?
Me: Yes I have
VO: Where have you been?
Me: I have been to the UAE and I was also in Singapore last year.
VO: What did you go to do in Singapore?
Me: I went on vacation.
VO: Why Singapore
Me: after seeing the movie Crazy Rich Asians, I have always wanted to visit Singapore to see the sites.
VO: Okay cool!
(Types into the computer...)
VO: Okay, I’ll be granting you your visa. Please proceed to....
(i honestly wasn’t listening at this point But I already knew the drill based on previous transcripts)



Tips
Pray for favor!
Prepare well! Do mock interviews with friends...
Get there 1hr before the time. (I stayed in a hotel close to the embassy the night before)
Put on comfortable shoes.

If you need possible questions to prepare you, please reach out to me here.

It is not for you to prepare to lie or arrange your story ooo.. no! It’s just to be better articulated and coherent when you’re in front of the VO. Cuz those nerves!!! so they don't embarrass you.

All the best guys!!!

Congratulations on getting your visa. Can you help with mock interviews or just questions and tips if necessary?

chijiokekechi:


Congratulations on getting your visa. Can you help with mock interviews or just questions and tips if necessary?

seconded.

Francolisa65:
Hello! I am so happy you got your visa. Can the reciprocity fee be paid with card?

Nope. Has to be cash. in USD or Naira.

$110 or N43,000

Thank you!

dodoyinsolar202:
yaay... congrats ma'am.

@Ftos, see what I told you about going with your Bank statements. Doesn't matter if the VO request for it/not.
congrats again @ruby. God bless your endeavors.

Were there interview dates today

I actually called them first and I was told to send a mail.

I sent a mail to LagosNIV@state.gov

I told them the date my visa was approved and that I have not been called to pick up my document(s).
I also mentioned that the 10 business days window has elapsed and then went ahead to but my information for them to identify and search their system.

They replied and told me to go pick up. They replied the next day.

So, I'll advise that you send a mail. I understand your worry. I was worried too. It'll be fine!

cheers!

Modelove:
Thanks so much for your response....Please what was the content of the email you sent? And please I need the full email address you sent it to .....Because I have still not heard from them...

RubyPrincess:
I actually called them first and I was told to send a mail.

I sent a mail to LagosNIV@state.gov

I told them the date my visa was approved and that I have not been called to pick up my document(s).
I also mentioned that the 10 business days window has elapsed and then went ahead to but my information for them to identify and search their system.

They replied and told me to go pick up. They replied the next day.

So, I'll advise that you send a mail. I understand your worry. I was worried too. It'll be fine!

cheers!

Oohk...Thanks so much ....Please where did they state that one has to wait 10business days before sending mail? I just want to be very sure before sending the mail though my own never reach 10business working days. Did they give you reasons for the delay?