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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024

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  • @mcraysogah
    @mcraysogah  День назад

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  • @nakiemanyeyo5535
    @nakiemanyeyo5535 Месяц назад +5

    I enjoyed this interview so much😂😂. Learnt a lot and had a good laugh. Definitely subscribing to this channel.

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад +1

      Awww!!! Vim vim vim!🔥🔥🔥🔥
      Thank you

  • @deeworld949
    @deeworld949 25 дней назад

    I couldn't resist but subscribe. Great conversation 👍

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  25 дней назад +1

      @@deeworld949 lol thank you🤩
      We love you here😂

  • @emmanueltetteh4959
    @emmanueltetteh4959 29 дней назад

    Another educative one🔥

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  29 дней назад

      My brother! Report yourself lol

  • @techforexcellence
    @techforexcellence Месяц назад

    This is a lovely conversation. Great interview.

  • @Matherstv50
    @Matherstv50 25 дней назад +1

    Nice one boss 😅

  • @joojocrentsil
    @joojocrentsil Месяц назад

    This was so fun to watch

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      @@joojocrentsil oh thank you!

  • @jankssparks9162
    @jankssparks9162 Месяц назад

    very interesting conversation very apt and precise. @McRay you so good👌

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад +1

      @@jankssparks9162 Aww thank you

  • @The_Fred_Effect
    @The_Fred_Effect Месяц назад +3

    Top-notch video quality. I love your voice

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      lol thank you senior✌🏾🔥

    • @khenstone
      @khenstone Месяц назад

      Very true

  • @georgeantwi660
    @georgeantwi660 Месяц назад

    I am coming ooooo❤

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      @@georgeantwi660 just hurry 😂

  • @august_melon
    @august_melon 13 дней назад

    Something for the boys part dey weak me 😂😂

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  13 дней назад +1

      @@august_melon no be small Charley😂

  • @tedmareya8474
    @tedmareya8474 Месяц назад

    Great one @McRay , so motivating and very insightful , i have my Interview on the 9th of Dec and hope i will nail it, Notes taken Man thanks guys.....Definitely coming to USD Spring 2025.

  • @kendra.fafa41
    @kendra.fafa41 Месяц назад +1

    She started jumping before she crossed the road😂😂😂 her dad was like “she got it” The way she was happy

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад +1

      @@kendra.fafa41 oh you were there????😂

    • @kendra.fafa41
      @kendra.fafa41 Месяц назад +1

      @@mcraysogah Yeah I was there😂

  • @ananiaziadzo6511
    @ananiaziadzo6511 Месяц назад

    This interview is super 🎉. Congratulations 😂 bro🎉

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      @@ananiaziadzo6511 lol thank you!

    • @ananiaziadzo6511
      @ananiaziadzo6511 Месяц назад

      @mcraysogah I have started checking the same course. I should apply sooner for the next fall intake..I'm grateful 🙏 and hope to link up soon 🙏 🙌 akp3 sia

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      @@ananiaziadzo6511 great! Welcome

  • @ComfortAmaEssuman
    @ComfortAmaEssuman Месяц назад +1

    I got into 10 schools but i have to say im most interested in university of south dakota because of this channel. Thank you

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      @@ComfortAmaEssuman oh wow! Thank you

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад +2

      I think I should tell my Boss that I need a raise or?😂

    • @preciousghartey5530
      @preciousghartey5530 Месяц назад

      Eii show me the way😂

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      Jesus is the way 😂🤣🤣🤣
      Let me know what’s up with you

    • @ComfortAmaEssuman
      @ComfortAmaEssuman Месяц назад

      @@mcraysogah yesss, you need a raise 😂

  • @eshundavid400
    @eshundavid400 Месяц назад

    That woman!!!! She bounced me yayaaaaya. The way she was smiling i thought my visa was already approved ei😹😹

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      You don’t mean it…Eeeiii😂

  • @Chriscycaay
    @Chriscycaay Месяц назад

    I'm always checking your channel for new videos 😊
    I've applied for spring 2025, almost a month and still haven't heard anything

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      Lol thank you!😅

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      What program have you applied into?

    • @Chriscycaay
      @Chriscycaay Месяц назад

      masters in sustainability ​@@mcraysogah

  • @brendaaddae-manu2499
    @brendaaddae-manu2499 27 дней назад

    Great interview right there. This video was super interesting. I want to know which hotel she lodged in at
    Abidjan and how close was it to the embassy?

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  27 дней назад +1

      Hotel Bethany palace.
      She booked on Expedia

  • @EliasuYusufIbrahim
    @EliasuYusufIbrahim Месяц назад +1

    Always enjoy watching these videos you put out... Kuddos

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      @@EliasuYusufIbrahim oh, thank you my brother

  • @abdulwahidsekyere8609
    @abdulwahidsekyere8609 Месяц назад

    This interview is really lovely and insightful as well. I'm already thinking of putting in application already. How do i get in touch for more guidance as I plan to apply for Ms Business Analytics as well.

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад +1

      Aww Thank you! You can connect on Instagram or send email

  • @street2766
    @street2766 Месяц назад +1

    I’m also comming for business analytics in spring 25. I wish to know more about the curriculum. Is it straight data science or is it soft on coding part. Either way I’m coming tho lol. I just want to know

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      I would say it’s something because at times they explore python, R and excel stuff. The curriculum is pretty interesting

  • @FaustinaErasmus
    @FaustinaErasmus Месяц назад

    Enjoy this
    Please can u do an undergraduate process for us

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      Thank you!
      ruclips.net/video/sZi023Q_dHo/видео.htmlsi=OykiNcOkHRDWH6zM

    • @FaustinaErasmus
      @FaustinaErasmus Месяц назад

      @mcraysogah thank you so much

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      @ you are welcome 🤗

  • @LindaNkrumah-w1r
    @LindaNkrumah-w1r Месяц назад +1

    Hi McRay, I’ll be coming to USD in spring hopefully.. How can I get in touch with you please?
    My interview is in December

  • @olatejusamuel5719
    @olatejusamuel5719 29 дней назад

    Hello, I got accepted for spring 2025 and I am required to send my official transcript by November 8, my school will be sending the transcript on 4th of November, I'm afraid USD might not receive my transcript before that date. What should I do?

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  29 дней назад

      Please send the email and also cc Matthew.Colbert@usd.edu

  • @Afrocentricguide
    @Afrocentricguide 25 дней назад

    Good day Sir. I am not getting a date in Ghana. Do you think i should try Abidjan?

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  25 дней назад

      @@Afrocentricguide I’m skeptical about requests like this🤩

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  25 дней назад

      But if you have the means and you have peace within, go for it! Most of it is just risk

  • @khenstone
    @khenstone Месяц назад

    Please how is the servicing of the interest on the loans calculated whiles studying

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      *Rates as low as 9.99% (10.89% APR) available only for the fall 2025 semester and you must submit your application by December 31, 2024. This interest rate and APR includes a 0.25% discount for automatic recurring payments and a 0.75% discount from our limited-time early planner promotion.

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      The information above is from their website and you could get more via www.mpowerfinancing.com/

  • @joycelynahianyo1874
    @joycelynahianyo1874 Месяц назад

    Please what’s the best answer to give when you’re being asked how you’ll pay back the loan?

    • @Louisa_narkie
      @Louisa_narkie Месяц назад +1

      We wouldn’t say there is a ‘best’ answer but I said my dad was going to help me pay it off. They didn’t ask for his bank statement though. I would suggest you do not mention that you want to work here to pay it off.

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      Thank you, @Louisa!

  • @jaanalyticsseries
    @jaanalyticsseries Месяц назад

    Such an educative interview. McRay can you link me up with Louisa to help me secure an MPower loan. Have been admitted for MSc. Computer Science (Informatics concentration) Fall 2025. Have applied to the general GA. I would want to use the MPower as a backup. Thank You and hope to hear from you soon.

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  29 дней назад

      Hi there! Could you connect with me on Instagram?
      Thank you

    • @jaanalyticsseries
      @jaanalyticsseries 29 дней назад

      @ Sure will do that

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  29 дней назад

      @@jaanalyticsseries great!

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  29 дней назад

      @@jaanalyticsseries great!

  • @rejoicekonadu8962
    @rejoicekonadu8962 Месяц назад

    Please can you interview any undergraduate student from Ghana?

  • @novachrono97
    @novachrono97 27 дней назад

    Hi McRay,
    I would like to know if your friend could help us with preparations for the visa interview

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  27 дней назад

      Are you coming to USD?

    • @novachrono97
      @novachrono97 26 дней назад

      @mcraysogah No Sir but I'm going to ASU

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  26 дней назад

      raylizaghana.com/study-abroad/#google_vignette

  • @mcraysogah
    @mcraysogah  Месяц назад +1

    You are welcome to schedule an appointment with me via the link below:
    raylizaghana.com/study-abroad/
    Follow me:
    Instagram: instagram.com/@mcray_sogah
    Facebook: facebook.com/mcraysogah
    Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@mcray_sogah
    Linkedin: gh.linkedin.com/in/mcray-sogah-a1919010b

  • @MPetermedia
    @MPetermedia Месяц назад +1

    Hello there, can i be accepted to do my undergraduate in usd

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      @@MPetermedia yes of course! Everyone is allowed to apply

  • @maxwellehwi269
    @maxwellehwi269 3 дня назад

    What's the tuition fee for ms business analytics

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  3 дня назад

      Same as every department/program

  • @mirabelboye
    @mirabelboye 29 дней назад

    Please with the initial deposit,you pay to the school,what if my F1 interview is after the deadline,what do you advise i do ?

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  29 дней назад

      Which deadline please?
      Do you have an interview date?

    • @mirabelboye
      @mirabelboye 29 дней назад

      @@mcraysogah The school normally sends reminders for the payment of initial deposit for fees after you receive your i-20.I haven't gotten an interview date yet but i keep receiving those reminders,what do i do ?

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  29 дней назад

      @@mirabelboye Alright! So we advise students to pay that on time if you are assured of coming to USD, because it is not refundable.

    • @mirabelboye
      @mirabelboye 29 дней назад

      @@mcraysogah can I still pay after the deadline

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  29 дней назад

      @ yes you can but I would advise to first email the office isrt@usd.edu and cc matthew

  • @whatishappeningintheworld8491
    @whatishappeningintheworld8491 Месяц назад

    At what point do I need to submit an official transcript?

    • @usdinternationaloffice
      @usdinternationaloffice Месяц назад

      Hi there! We will let you know if our office would need that and the timeline given.

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      Have you applied already?

  • @chadvic1306
    @chadvic1306 29 дней назад

    Hello sir, pls i have an inquiry.
    My f1 visa was approved for a 2 yrs program. However, on my visa the time between the issuance date and expiration date is just 6 months. Is that normal ? Cuz i was expecting a 2 yrs visa validity

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  29 дней назад

      @@chadvic1306 which country?

    • @chadvic1306
      @chadvic1306 29 дней назад

      @mcraysogah Cameroon

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  29 дней назад

      @@chadvic1306 Mmmm, something might be wrong or not clear. I know of a Cameroonian student here and I think his visa is valid more than 6 months

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  29 дней назад

      Which school are you going to?

    • @chadvic1306
      @chadvic1306 29 дней назад

      On my Visa page the expiration date is 6 months from the issuance date. I've not yet entered the US but I know of a I 94 form that will determine your stay in the US. My concern Is if I'm going out of the US, will I need to apply for another Visa to re enter despite the fact that my I 94 Visa expiration date is still valid ??

  • @whatishappeningintheworld8491
    @whatishappeningintheworld8491 Месяц назад

    How can I increase my chances of getting an Assistantship? 🎉

  • @umikw3459
    @umikw3459 Месяц назад

    My loan was declined because of "debt burden being too much in future " What can i do to get approved for loan?

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      What kind of loan was it?

    • @umikw3459
      @umikw3459 29 дней назад

      @mcraysogah mpower student loan.

  • @KevCreates-u5x
    @KevCreates-u5x Месяц назад

    Boss is too late to apply for spring now?
    i'm from GH

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      @@KevCreates-u5x oops! The deadline was on October 15th

    • @KevCreates-u5x
      @KevCreates-u5x Месяц назад

      @@mcraysogah so unless fall next year?

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      @ yes sir!

  • @michaeltetteh2728
    @michaeltetteh2728 Месяц назад

    Please how much Mpower loan did she go with?

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      That usually depends on how much you need and mostly the amount quoted on your I20 is taken into consideration.

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      You could get on their website for more info

  • @SheStandsTall
    @SheStandsTall 27 дней назад

    I have been admitted to University of South Dakota for fall 2025. Please can I get in contact with you for assistance.🙏🙏🙏

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  26 дней назад

      raylizaghana.com/study-abroad/#google_vignette

  • @jankssparks9162
    @jankssparks9162 Месяц назад

    i want to ask how long did it take her to recieve her I-20 after getting her admission.

    • @Louisa_narkie
      @Louisa_narkie Месяц назад

      It took about 2-3 months. The international office had to take care of some stuff, hence the delay

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      Yep! The recent intake was quite big on us in the office

    • @jankssparks9162
      @jankssparks9162 Месяц назад

      @@Louisa_narkie oh okay . was there any cause of concern when you didn't get assistantship and had to resort to Mpower before your first interview?

    • @jankssparks9162
      @jankssparks9162 Месяц назад

      @@mcraysogah meaning best thing is to apply early so you can start the process on time

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  Месяц назад

      @ Correct! ✅

  • @philipowusu178
    @philipowusu178 24 дня назад

    Plz help me 😢,What should I say if I'm ask,why do I want a degree in computer science??plz reply

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  24 дня назад +1

      Hi there!
      If a visa officer asks why you want a degree in computer science, a strong answer would connect your goals to specific aspects of computer science and demonstrate a clear plan for your career.
      Here’s an example response:
      “I am pursuing a degree in computer science because it provides the essential skills and knowledge needed to solve complex problems and innovate in technology-driven fields. I’m particularly interested in areas like data analysis and systems administration, as these are crucial for making informed decisions and improving efficiencies within organizations. This degree will equip me to play a meaningful role in an industry that’s rapidly evolving and impacting every aspect of modern life. With my background and this advanced training, I aim to contribute to solutions that improve systems and experiences for people globally.”
      You could also personalize your response by mentioning any prior experience in IT or technology (e.g., working as an IT Specialist) or specific ways you hope to apply your skills to impact the industry or communities back home.

    • @philipowusu178
      @philipowusu178 17 дней назад

      @mcraysogah Thank u😁 Akpe

    • @mcraysogah
      @mcraysogah  17 дней назад

      @@philipowusu178 welcome