NewStats: 3,261,190 , 8,173,348 topics. Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025 at 01:58 PM 2t196z3e3g |
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Which kind ission dem give am for US? I mean, e high reach or masters as e be say the one e dey do for UK na small course, abi na bachelors you dey try describe and how many months remain for am to finish? I dey ask because VO no dey like use ear hear say person run leave course, them go flag am as immigration risk, unless e get ogbonge reason. So e go sweet if he finish but nothing stops him from applying shaaa, he just needs to make a strong case and justify his decision. Usually, since UK, US, AU, and CA dey share information, once one of them give you visa, e no dey too hard for the other three to reason your matter as long as you dey legit. I wish your friend well ooo. Collins4u1: |
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Have you considered https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/1832477/how-achieve-high-scores-gre/613 It might be super helpful, particularly because people there appear pretty generous with study materials and tips. More importantly, it gives you a sense of belonging to a “community”. Best wishes! psrsx: |
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Not necessarily, I mean it depends. For example, when requesting your I-20, if you used a POF indicating your dad as a sponsor, Your I-20 will reflect your dad’s name. So in this case, you need to go to the interview with a POF from your dad but now the statement can reflect more money in his but never ever less money. If you used your personal money as POF, then you can show a personal bank statement upon request since you are self-sponsored. Of course you can have a combination of both. But the oga kpatakpata of them all is this: whatever is on your I-20. If you have a deficit on your I-20, you must have a POF that can completely cover that and if possible, kukuma add jara on top. Sorry for the lengthy explanation, to type for computer just dey sweet me this night. Best wishes! Nzealibaba: 1 Like 1 Share |
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Gotta see your transcript first. Tom1Akin: |
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Walk me through your funding, so I can understand this better. Ideally, a PhD "funding" comes with tuition waivers and monthly stipends. The latter are expected to take care of most living expenses for a frugal student. Overall, if at all you have a deficit, it shouldn't be too much. So walk me through your funding if you'd like to. Else, it's fine. Go with all the evidence of financial at your disposal. Best of luck. FrostyButter: 1 Like |
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If it is funded, why do you need multiple sponsors? What's your deficit or what are you not telling? Anyways, you are free to have multiple sponsors, however, that just further indicates how the degree might be a huge financial burden for your family, such that you require three sponsors, especially if it's a degree you can comfortably obtain from Nigeria. FrostyButter: |
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1) Yes, but why would he? 2) No idea 3) Bad idea I seriously hope you get the GA. Best of luck. Paultaiwo101: |
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Say whatever is on your I-20 and quit allocating brain resources to things you can't control or change, like this. I don't see a huge difference between both, if you had written nursing on your DS-160, then it's your legal right to start panicking. Focus on how to ace the interview jare. Best of luck. mimme14sure: |
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Not sure I understand what you mean by closing date, but I do know a lot of summer programs round off 1st or second week of August, with the new academic year beginning on the third or fourth week of August. Grad coordinator is probably enjoying summer break, I would consider mailing the executive aide or someone in the issions office. I hope this helps. Dotman23: |
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akinbo3:I don't think you need the help of any agent. Use https://www.cheapfareguru.com/ Apply filters to get cheaper deals okay? Bon voyage ![]() 1 Like 2 Shares |
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fairheart:Hehehehe, I am so glad you understand. I have been awake for two straight nights, doing homework, grading papers, studying for exams and doing lab experiments. It's crazy and so so different. Yet, it is nice to be here. I saw snow for the first time yesterday, it was beautifully cold, I just wanted to put it in my mouth ![]() ![]() ![]() Goodluck to all those planning to come over, success in your interviews. Winter is upon us. May the force be with you. 18 Likes 1 Share |
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Nad95:1) I don't know, I wouldn't care. 2) Yes, absolutely yes. 3) When your Dr. Gives you anti malarial and includes vitamin C and panadol. Have you asked why? It's called SYNERGY. These drugs synergize with each other to produce maximum benefit. Now GRE, TOEFL, powerful LOR, SOP, GPA all work in synergy to get you ission, and improved chances of good funding and visa approval. End of story. Next person!!! 2 Likes |
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bidemi1190:Does generic sound good to you? Do you have any idea how many persons are seeking the same ission as you are? So here's the thing: Most schools will require your recommenders to their recommendations letters online via a portal as soon as you input your recommenders email address. Now, you can decide to see the letters or you can waive your rights to view the letters. I suggest you waive your rights. Some professors don't feel comfortable writing a LOR if they know you would read it, it kinda says "you don't trust me" So your Professors need to write their own letters and this plays a huge role in determining if you will get itted or not. In summary, the Letter "qualifies" you for "ission consideration" 1 Like |
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dgee1:No, I don't think it is "very necessary", I just think it's a "sensible" thing to do coz sometimes VOs question if you have taken standardized tests or not to help them satisfy their curiosity about the authenticity of your studentship. It's not a guarantee that you'd get your Visa approved because you took the test, but it's just a way of making sure there are no loopholes. It's like saying "anyhow you want it, I am ready for you today today" ![]() ![]() ![]() I wish you all the best. 3 Likes |
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lastborn19:I oppose the motion, don't do it please.This stuff doesn't guarantee you Visa cha cha, otherwise people will volunteer to pay such fees without the school asking ![]() ![]() ![]() I wish you all the best. 3 Likes |
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Americanpizza:ALL my African guys in Chemistry department got full funding this fall. I don't know about the availability of funding for Spring but I do know you have a really good chance as long as your overall application is impressive. ETSU is pretty generous. We work for them and we get a degree almost for FREE ![]() ![]() ![]() I wish you all the best. 7 Likes |
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KingEzo:So here's the thing It could be possible, cases like that aren't really common. Let me burst your brain small. What shall it profit you, to suffer and apply to schools, even receive beautiful scholarship without taking standardized tests only to be denied Visa by a VO simply because when he or she asked "did you take any standardized tests?" you unfortunately responded "No" Can you ever forgive yourself? When I want to do something, I do it thoroughly, no loopholes, I tighten all ends. Besides, taking these exams and obtaining great scores gives you the opportunity and flexibility to apply to reputable programs. Sometimes when you email Professors in order to get some sort off funding, they ask for GRE & TOEFL/IELT scores as well as your CV and transcript. These enable them make a decision, if they can consider you as a worthy investment, an asset. It helps them envisage what you can bring to the table. Okay, I have written too much. I don't know why God made me like this ![]() ![]() ![]() I wish you undiluted wisdom my friend. 10 Likes |
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NoFap123:Amen to your prayers, thank you so much. 3 Likes |
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LagosismyHome:You have no idea how much this means to me, thank you for sharing this with me. I really feel a lot better, God bless you. 7 Likes |
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Pillyportions:So you are not just going there to pursue education, you also have immigration abi job hunting intent. This is the problem right here. Please study the Social work in the abroad and return to your fatherland to make an impact. There are so many orphanages and NGOs and ministries that would rush you ![]() ![]() ![]() Social workers in the US are so much, the supply technically is higher than the demand. The implication of that is your degree won't be a bonus, they would employ an American citizen with lesser education over you. You can't compete with citizens even with your M.Sc. Your case could be different though but the odds don't seem good, the money you will spend, the returns don't seem good. However, it is important to study a course you are ionate about, so when the chips are down, when you are as exhausted and frustrated as I am right now, when you are fatigued knowing you have to teach several lab sessions, grade papers, attend classes between campuses, taking two to three buses coz you can't afford a car, even taking classes on weekends and conducting experiments on Sundays, when you get to this point when your life is no longer your own, only ion and genuine love for the pursuit of education and a better future can get you going. So my question is, why do you want this degree? Whatever your answer is, I have shared something with you, but if you can't take it, someone else will. Don't P.M me please, I am a mad woman right now, I am adjusting to something I was not prepared for. You should probably pray for me my friend. May the force be with you. 26 Likes 1 Share |
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Pillyportions:Regrettably, I can't permit you to ask me that type of question ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Pillyportions:ETSU, I repeat ETSU. I wish you all the best. 6 Likes |
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ybahrbz91:Close your eyes and let us pray! Lord help me to be nice, it won't be easy, just help me. Amen! 1) If Dr. Sand dies today, would you still attend this school? I am showing you something. Previously, VOs used to be mesmerized when you talk about being captivated by a professor's ongoing research or being thrilled by the prospects of being mentored by one. Now the jazz no too dey work. Please I beg you, come up with a better reason. You can use this to but don't start with this I beg you. Your second reason sounds cool so we just need to give it a nice intro Maybe you are ionate about neurorehabilitation for stroke survivors and fortunately, the MSc program at UIC stands out because of the multidisciplinary approach or something... I hope you get the picture. Please you have to work on why this school, ok? Next, why this course Do you what your English teacher taught you about Topic sentence? Sometimes it could be at the beginning, the middle or the end. Let me tell you, in a visa interview, your topic sentence must be at the BEGINNING!!! So, why this course. Just hit it. You decided to pursue M.Sc in Rehab because... gbam gbam gbam. Then you can start telling stories if you meet a patient VO. Moving forward, what will this course do for you You have great ideas but you didn't make much impact because you have unnecessary words causing distractions. "which would be brought to bear in delivering an evidenced based Rehabilitation service in other" Before you mentioned to improve the stroke survivor kini, I already lost interest coz these unnecessary lines distracted me. So why not tie your answers together, like the degree qualifies you for a position, and in that position, having already gotten the necessary skills, you would be able to attenuate premature death in stroke victims or something. I pray you see what I am showing you please. Your answers should always reinforce each other. If your dad's SOA can cover your cost, you really don't need to talk about your uncle. My opinion though. Ok, I am really tired, I think I will stop here. I just didn't want you to feel ignored, that's not nice at all. I wish you all the best my friend. Go get that visa! 5 Likes 1 Share |
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Chimmy609:Yes, money for hand, I-20 for ground ![]() You pay for the shipping, tell them where you want it to be delivered to, you pick it up and smile. Please let me know if you require additional information. 1 Like |
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Sosao:I am really sorry you have to deal with this, I also know words may not really help right now. I just need you to be strong. Let your PD know the other person has been unresponsive and probably seek his/her counsel. I believe you will get through this, you have fought so hard to get here and I am rooting for you, always. |
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kevwemanuel: Guy, your GP sweet die! E fresh like today bread. Write exam finish na, make you see your score so you go know school wey fit reason you based on your legit performance. Then as you dey gradcord or professors, you go fit clear them say like this ehhh, I reset GRE for myself coz the questions too simple, ETS insult me! You feel me abi? So just run your exams first, pikin dey suck breast before e dey chop Suya. Oya make I clear you. You see this journey, you need money. I repeat you need money. The GRE and TOEFL will cost you money, international port will cost you money unless say you don get am, transcript evaluation(if you need am) na money kill am, SEVIS fee na money kill am, I-20 shipping fee na money kill am, visa fee na money kill am, miscellaneous for previsa stage, you need money. Now that you have visa, let's hope you also have full funding, flight ticket and travel expenses nko, na money kill am. God punish Satan, your school con say you must run immunization package, Omo na money kill am too ooo Now, my insurance is about $1645 for a year, I have full funding but e no cover insurance, na money kill am, program fees like $1300 kak one side dey look me with bad eye. House rent for the first month, plus security deposit and utility bills, na money kill am ooo. As you land, dem no go give you money on top say you be GA, you have to work for a month na, so to chop, to buy bed or other supplies, na money kill am ooooo. Meanwhile, even if you are fully funded and there's no deficit on your I-20, e no purge you or run your belle say you get better sponsor and credible SOA. This journey no be moimoi, you gats tighten all your side, so if dem slap you for left, you fit run go right no be say you go dey middle make trailer jam you. You wise na. My sermon don too long, abeg package yourself, if dem yarn you say e easy and you fit run the matter without owo, Omo na setup! I just give you breakdown no be to crash your ginger ooo, na unto say, who go, na him know. Who enter river na him fit tell you say water dey wet and wave fit tear your pant. Fairheart my king, please send materials to him/her at your earliest convenience. Ok bye ![]() ![]() ![]() 31 Likes |
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Onyedika11:This happened to me too, like I only used my Magoosh for GRE and TOEFL for barely two weeks and I got denied access. Shebi dem say na one month access you go get, Upe! I shaaa wrote to B.Y MAFIT, I bombarded them with calls, still dem no shake body, dem no fear God for once! Las las , I enter exam hall and I still samankwe the questions. No let this one disturb you, work with the materials at your disposal, give it your all. The joy of seeing your beautiful scores, the joy of securing mad funding and visa approval will be worth the pain and sacrifice, I swear down! I wish you well my friend. 7 Likes |
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damsel143:Yeah, I replied you but I just don't know what we will be doing after we "connect", adim baffled. 2 Likes |
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Quonchovsymenez:Yaaaaay!!! Congratulations my friend, your efforts finally paid off. I wish you all the beautiful things life has to offer ![]() 2 Likes |
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Flaame:What I'm about to write now is my opinion and nothing but my opinion. Bold 1: That's a very terrible thing to say in the beginning, it leaves you at the mercy of the VO who now has to rely not just on his or her professional sense of judgement but on the supposed "previous judgement" of a colleague. There are better ways to answer this question. There are words you shouldn't mention at all in an F1 visa interview and Migration or its relatives is one of them! Bold 2: That you have known a lot about your program doesn't sound impressive. I keep singing it, keep every unimpressive information to yourself at the interview. Define "stronger funds", why not be specific please. Bold 3: So you were given a conditional ission, does the VO NEED to know about this? I won't say a word. Bold 4: Please don't say this, I beg you. It's not an exciting fact. You see, most schools cherish international students, we add not just monetary value to them, we also help them preach "diversity", something that has more monetary value, if you know, you know! If you are sure about the D2L, now that's a beautiful one. Bold 5: I won't say a word, so you can peacefully sound like a "naive undergraduate" for once ![]() Bold 6: I am not sure how I feel, in fact I feel like you had no plans to go to the university, no attempt was mentioned. What is an assistantship job? Guiding and instructing newbies on what exactly? Can you understand my emphasis on specificity? In fact I am tired. So from 2016- now you have been blogging and free lancing. Is this what you filled in your DS 160? Nollywood would probably not buy this story, how much more a VO. Should we blame the previous VO for considering you as a potential immigrant? You are even going for a course that is greatly available here in Nigeria and will be cheaper for your uncle. Ok, I won't say a word. Bold 7: I am not sure the question about qualifying or not will come up but if it does, don't respond like that please. That's not confidence, that's annoying cockiness. Why not simply smile and let the VO know you trust his or her sense of judgement. Just do back to sender peacefully and don't let village people use you by showing you know the standards of assessment. If I was a VO, I will deny you, you want to teach me my job abi, nonsense ingredients ![]() Bold 8: You are trying so hard to paint your sponsor as a very credible one. Don't do that, it shows desperation. Let the SOA do the talking. Shebi they said money answereth all things? If the VO needs more clarity, he or she will ask! Bold 9: Are you him? Is him you? How can you be so certain when you are neither the owner of the businesses nor the money. The last time he played a major role in your academics was in 2014, a lot has changed, Naira is like a dwarf before the dollar. Why not give a response centered on humility and gratitude that he is willing to help please. Conclusively, be careful of your choice of words, tone and attitude. They tell the VO who you really are. I wish you all the best, ok bye ![]() ![]() ![]() 5 Likes |
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