Most people are just observing, why not let us discuss other possibilities or share ideas

I think we should stick to this forum and include the WhatsApp later after the interview. My 2cents as some bro would say.

Please, assist and send to me via akandehammedadedamola@gmail.com

Stevostical:
Hi friends hope we are gearing up for interview invite which would come in about 6 weeks, sorry it took a while to send practice questions to you all. I hope am you all have gotten it. Hope it helps.

Stevostical:
Hi friends hope we are gearing up for interview invite which would come in about 6 weeks, sorry it took a while to send practice questions to you all. I hope am you all have gotten it. Hope it helps.

I saw you PM. When I tried replying it bounced.

Thank you all for your contributions, i understand all your point of views but this is a platform, whatsapp is a platform. if we are on whatsapp it still doesn't stop us from being here. Most of us here are on the facebook group, or following on twitter but we still visit here. I'm just talking of a platform that will give us information as soon as possible with notifications. Platform where we can ask and be rest assure of getting a response in couple of minutes or even seconds and not a day. Moreover, if we should say after interview then whats the use? We only need to wait for response after interview thats all. It now that information is really needed. And even all the people that did in the past and successful, where are they now? are they here to give us tips, no! because we have no access to them again after the shortlist is out but they will always be on whatsapp even if their numbers change, you can chat them all anytime and get information in the future. Well, couple of people accepted my view and have chatted me up. I will add them to the group if you think its cool, please by choice chat me up. ITS PURELY BY CHOICE. Thanks guys

pappiloo:
Thank you all for your contributions, i understand all your point of views but this is a platform, whatsapp is a platform. if we are on whatsapp it still doesn't stop us from being here. Most of us here are on the facebook group, or following on twitter but we still visit here. I'm just talking of a platform that will give us information as soon as possible with notifications. Platform where we can ask and be rest assure of getting a response in couple of minutes or even seconds and not a day. Moreover, if we should say after interview then whats the use? We only need to wait for response after interview thats all. It now that information is really needed. And even all the people that did in the past and successful, where are they now? are they here to give us tips, no! because we have no access to them again after the shortlist is out but they will always be on whatsapp even if their numbers change, you can chat them all anytime and get information in the future. Well, couple of people accepted my view and have chatted me up. I will add them to the group if you think its cool, please by choice chat me up. ITS PURELY BY CHOICE. Thanks guys

Chairman pause first jor.
Do you think I would have found out more details if not because of accessible threads like this?

What exactly are we going to be passing around sef?
Before long people will start posting jokes and motivational messages. They've not even said anything about interviews yet. Everything's inconclusive.

Anyway as you talk am is nor by force.

dossylvanus:



Chairman pause first jor.
Do you think I would have found out more details if not because of accessible threads like this?

What exactly are we going to be passing around sef?
Before long people will start posting jokes and motivational messages. They've not even said anything about interviews yet. Everything's inconclusive.

Anyway as you talk am is nor by force.

No offense bro, have you tried sharing anything we can learn from?

Dmasked1:


No offense bro, have you tried sharing anything we can learn from?

LOL what do you want me to share?
May God help us all?
You've never seen my posts on this thread? OK o.
We can encourage ourselves here, but that's about all we can do. We can only pray to get favourable results. Very soon you'll start seeing many unfounded rumors flooding this place.

Chevening has a website and a Facebook page. This page is full of information, except you want to regurgitate. Moreover I'm not mandated to share anything. Are you happy now sir?

There might already be a WhatsApp group somewhere sef and you guys are arguing about group or no group. Remember not all Chevening applicants are on Nairaland, if you want to create a group you are free jare.

Kabz:
There might already be a WhatsApp group somewhere sef and you guys are arguing about group or no group. Remember not all Chevening applicants are on Nairaland, if you want to create a group you are free jare.

Exactly. We live in an age of Twitter, Facebook and. Medium. There are several blogs and student forums dedicated to Chevening.

The options are there. Choose any one you want.

dossylvanus:


Exactly. We live in an age of Twitter, Facebook and. Medium. There are several blogs and student forums dedicated to Chevening.

The options are there. Choose any one you want.

I dig you bro.. and funnie thing is that peeps are taking this chevening thing like it's a Nigerian recruitment where you have no set time table of events.
So far so good chevening has kept their end of the bargain.. sending timely updates to all applicants.
So if they want, the could go ahead with joining things here and there... it still won't mean that you'd get an info which chevening wouldn't send to your mail.

Well I believe this place is still over sufficient... and I believe if a whatsapp group is set up..this place will most likely wither away... But the who am I to make deductions.

donasere:


I dig you bro.. and funnie thing is that peeps are taking this chevening thing like it's a Nigerian recruitment where you have no set time table of events.
So far so good chevening has kept their end of the bargain.. sending timely updates to all applicants.
So if they want, the could go ahead with joining things here and there... it still won't mean that you'd get an info which chevening wouldn't send to your mail.

Well I believe this place is still over sufficient... and I believe if a whatsapp group is set up..this place will most likely wither away... But the who am I to make deductions.

I ain't talking no more..

Guys, any info on what the blank status mean?
And are there people with the "being assessed" or "being reviewed" status?

donasere:


I dig you bro.. and funnie thing is that peeps are taking this chevening thing like it's a Nigerian recruitment where you have no set time table of events.
So far so good chevening has kept their end of the bargain.. sending timely updates to all applicants.
So if they want, the could go ahead with joining things here and there... it still won't mean that you'd get an info which chevening wouldn't send to your mail.

Well I believe this place is still over sufficient... and I believe if a whatsapp group is set up..this place will most likely wither away... But the who am I to make deductions.

Your perception of reality is admirable, an App is nothing compared to a Forum, in terms of extensive interactions about any subject of interest to all kinds of people. Some might have privacy concerns (hence cnt display phone numbers), others might not have a device that support WhatsApp, but almost every phone wt internet connection can easily log on to Nairaland. From experience, WhatsApp interactions are limited (in scope, & depth) and often time banal, in terms of participation, compared to most forums with a wider audience (both passive & active). Please, let us keep this thread alive, because aside from 'The Student Room' Forum, I dont reckon there is a better interactive platform n source of information about local n international scholarships like NAIRALAND.

It was a remarkable contribution and duly appreciated. Even though i wished i could dispute all your facts and present to you my argument. I wouldn't like to drag this further at all, we all want to achieve success and surely we would. And the whatsapp group as been disbanded because i so much believe in the majority and i don't think my opinion is the most superior one since it was a suggestion that i submitted earlier. And i duly apologize to all the people that as been earlier added to the group.

To the note of those who disagreed with the opinion:
1) Is what we called privacy not selfishness from past experience?
2) Is the limitations cited in other platform not just a mare and unrealistic or false excuses?
3) If Chevening timely notifications are adequately sufficient for you unlike Nigeria's method, why are you on this platform?

Lastly, to all the applicant of Chevening 2017/2018, i will advice us all to try and put in our extra efforts in acquiring more information on the Chevening process, most especially the Interview aspect. When you go through the net, you will come across many opinions and advises from the past successful scholars. Nigeria always record the highest number of applicants, for instance; last year 2016/2017, Nigeria recorded 3375 applicants out of 43,000 applicants from 114 countries and only 45 applicants was successful out of the 3375 applicants from Nigeria. Even the 45 success recorded was an increment from the previous years where 12 success was recorded. Now lets imagine how strict this would have been; knowing quiet well that a single mistake could take you out of the process. Then what can we do: I, as a person doesn't believe that anyone is more superior than i am and at the same time i do not think that i am superior than anyone, i believe we are equal and we all want the same thing, the only thing that will define us is how prepared we are. Following a saying which says ''a genius is a man who can do for $1 what any other man could do for $100''. To be fully prepared, i have some opinions to share with you from some of the things have come accrossed from most of the scholars and also the chevening officials online.

Firstly, be updated, be informed of the process, never miss a process (Your mail notification should be switched on and be in contact with other cheveners like you frequently)!!!

Secondly, Research on the likely questions to be asked which may include the following;
a) research on the three institutions you applied to, what makes them your choices, and what is unique about them, maybe their attention to research is what prompt your decision or their achievements and how you think you can gain from them.
b) research on the three courses you applied to, why do you select them, how can they improve you, how can they benefit the chevening community and your country (always remember that the utmost objective of chevening is to develop your country) so your answers to their questions must circle round the objectives of chevening as being stated on their website).
c) be prepared to answer questions on yourself and be equally ready to SELL YOURSELF out to them!!! That is, be prepared to give account of your previous commitments and all the successes you have attained so far, don't be afraid to let them know that you are the best candidate they are looking for, sell yourself o, it's not called being proud, it's called the presentation of your past achievements to lead to the attainment of your future aspirations.
d) be prepared to answer questions on why UK, why you wish to study in UK, how will it benefit you and your country?
e) how you wish to contribute to your country on your return. Here, try to connect your course of study with how it can benefit your country.
f) can you successfully finish a masters degree in UK?
g) do your have leadership potentials?
h) will your studies benefit someone else beside you?
I) what are your plans?

STUDY YOUR APPLICATION AS MANY TIMES AS POSSIBLE, FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.

Thirdly, practice with someone (like speaking test in IELTS, for those who as sat for IELTS) and always answer the questions truthfully.

A comment by an applicant who just finished the interview: ''I wish I had applied to the universities sooner, so I could have had an answer by now. I seemed to get the feeling that it would have been a plus to be accepted already'' another comment by another applicant ''The interview lasted about 40 minutes. I would say – it was not the hardest one in my life, but it was by far a good test for my English speaking skills. Because of difficulties in this manner – I doubted my success. However, happiness comes when you do not wait for it. At end of May, provisional selection letter arrived.

Comment by the officials: ''For the interview stage, Mr. Pagna said that shortlisted candidates should dress properly as the selection committee will judge according to their first impressions. He advises not to be nervous during the interview and to think of it as a normal discussion, which will make candidates feel more relaxed. Demonstrating fluency with the English language is also another important thing. Lastly, if interviewees don’t understand questions, they should ask the interviewers to repeat themselves so that they can respond correctly''. Another comment by an official: ''Mr. Seth Suonvisal: He advises that the first important thing candidates should do is articulate the importance of their choice of “Subject/Major” and how it links with their past experiences. They should state how the scholarship could help them achieve their goal or objectives to contribute to the development of their home country. Secondly, they should do some research on courses they wish to learn in order to prove to the evaluation committee that they have a strong fundamental knowledge of the subjects. Thirdly, they should work on their Action Plan; how they make use of what they are going to learn after completing the program. Candidates should avoid copying “Good sample of Personal Statement” examples from the Internet or anywhere else. They should personalize their own writing by just picking some nice adjectives, but not the whole sentence. He added that winning a scholarship is all about the “two Cs”- Capacity (or Capability) and Commitment”


Be enthusiastic, be confident, have a plan, practice your English, be specific, understand what you’re applying for.

Finally, PRAY PRAY AND PRAY.

Please don't keep what you know to yourself! Share your knowledge and experience with us. Success to us all

#RYTHM

Excellence @pappiloo. U have touched every stage of d scholarship couple with info on IELTS. This is a challenge to all to brace up and Keep on researching and by grace of God we shall have a course to smile

Weldone guys, my application status too is blank, don't know what this means.

Thank you

pappiloo:
It was a remarkable contribution and duly appreciated. Even though i wished i could dispute all your facts and present to you my argument. I wouldn't like to drag this further at all, we all want to achieve success and surely we would. And the whatsapp group as been disbanded because i so much believe in the majority and i don't think my opinion is the most superior one since it was a suggestion that i submitted earlier. And i duly apologize to all the people that as been earlier added to the group.

To the note of those who disagreed with the opinion:
1) Is what we called privacy not selfishness from past experience?
2) Is the limitations cited in other platform not just a mare and unrealistic or false excuses?
3) If Chevening timely notifications are adequately sufficient for you unlike Nigeria's method, why are you on this platform?

Lastly, to all the applicant of Chevening 2017/2018, i will advice us all to try and put in our extra efforts in acquiring more information on the Chevening process, most especially the Interview aspect. When you go through the net, you will come across many opinions and advises from the past successful scholars. Nigeria always record the highest number of applicants, for instance; last year 2016/2017, Nigeria recorded 3375 applicants out of 43,000 applicants from 114 countries and only 45 applicants was successful out of the 3375 applicants from Nigeria. Even the 45 success recorded was an increment from the previous years where 12 success was recorded. Now lets imagine how strict this would have been; knowing quiet well that a single mistake could take you out of the process. Then what can we do: I, as a person doesn't believe that anyone is more superior than i am and at the same time i do not think that i am superior than anyone, i believe we are equal and we all want the same thing, the only thing that will define us is how prepared we are. Following a saying which says ''a genius is a man who can do for $1 what any other man could do for $100''. To be fully prepared, i have some opinions to share with you from some of the things have come accrossed from most of the scholars and also the chevening officials online.

Firstly, be updated, be informed of the process, never miss a process (Your mail notification should be switched on and be in contact with other cheveners like you frequently)!!!

Secondly, Research on the likely questions to be asked which may include the following;
a) research on the three institutions you applied to, what makes them your choices, and what is unique about them, maybe their attention to research is what prompt your decision or their achievements and how you think you can gain from them.
b) research on the three courses you applied to, why do you select them, how can they improve you, how can they benefit the chevening community and your country (always remember that the utmost objective of chevening is to develop your country) so your answers to their questions must circle round the objectives of chevening as being stated on their website).
c) be prepared to answer questions on yourself and be equally ready to SELL YOURSELF out to them!!! That is, be prepared to give account of your previous commitments and all the successes you have attained so far, don't be afraid to let them know that you are the best candidate they are looking for, sell yourself o, it's not called being proud, it's called the presentation of your past achievements to lead to the attainment of your future aspirations.
d) be prepared to answer questions on why UK, why you wish to study in UK, how will it benefit you and your country?
e) how you wish to contribute to your country on your return. Here, try to connect your course of study with how it can benefit your country.
f) can you successfully finish a masters degree in UK?
g) do your have leadership potentials?
h) will your studies benefit someone else beside you?
I) what are your plans?

STUDY YOUR APPLICATION AS MANY TIMES AS POSSIBLE, FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.

Thirdly, practice with someone (like speaking test in IELTS, for those who as sat for IELTS) and always answer the questions truthfully.

A comment by an applicant who just finished the interview: ''I wish I had applied to the universities sooner, so I could have had an answer by now. I seemed to get the feeling that it would have been a plus to be accepted already'' another comment by another applicant ''The interview lasted about 40 minutes. I would say – it was not the hardest one in my life, but it was by far a good test for my English speaking skills. Because of difficulties in this manner – I doubted my success. However, happiness comes when you do not wait for it. At end of May, provisional selection letter arrived.

Comment by the officials: ''For the interview stage, Mr. Pagna said that shortlisted candidates should dress properly as the selection committee will judge according to their first impressions. He advises not to be nervous during the interview and to think of it as a normal discussion, which will make candidates feel more relaxed. Demonstrating fluency with the English language is also another important thing. Lastly, if interviewees don’t understand questions, they should ask the interviewers to repeat themselves so that they can respond correctly''. Another comment by an official: ''Mr. Seth Suonvisal: He advises that the first important thing candidates should do is articulate the importance of their choice of “Subject/Major” and how it links with their past experiences. They should state how the scholarship could help them achieve their goal or objectives to contribute to the development of their home country. Secondly, they should do some research on courses they wish to learn in order to prove to the evaluation committee that they have a strong fundamental knowledge of the subjects. Thirdly, they should work on their Action Plan; how they make use of what they are going to learn after completing the program. Candidates should avoid copying “Good sample of Personal Statement” examples from the Internet or anywhere else. They should personalize their own writing by just picking some nice adjectives, but not the whole sentence. He added that winning a scholarship is all about the “two Cs”- Capacity (or Capability) and Commitment”


Be enthusiastic, be confident, have a plan, practice your English, be specific, understand what you’re applying for.

Finally, PRAY PRAY AND PRAY.

Please don't keep what you know to yourself! Share your knowledge and experience with us. Success to us all

#RYTHM

Felicity101:
Weldone guys, my application status too is blank, don't know what this means.

Means your application is still being assessed

Stevostical:
Hi friends hope we are gearing up for interview invite which would come in about 6 weeks, sorry it took a while to send practice questions to you all. I hope am you all have gotten it. Hope it helps.

I would also appreciate it as well if you can send me the practice questions too.
Thanks.

Okay, thank you.

Dmasked1:

Means your application is still being assessed

Felicity101:
Okay, thank you.

Check your status again, there is a new trend in the application status from blank to under review

Comments your status, mine is under review

pappiloo:
It was a remarkable contribution and duly appreciated. Even though i wished i could dispute all your facts and present to you my argument. I wouldn't like to drag this further at all, we all want to achieve success and surely we would. And the whatsapp group as been disbanded because i so much believe in the majority and i don't think my opinion is the most superior one since it was a suggestion that i submitted earlier. And i duly apologize to all the people that as been earlier added to the group.

To the note of those who disagreed with the opinion:
1) Is what we called privacy not selfishness from past experience?
2) Is the limitations cited in other platform not just a mare and unrealistic or false excuses?
3) If Chevening timely notifications are adequately sufficient for you unlike Nigeria's method, why are you on this platform?

Lastly, to all the applicant of Chevening 2017/2018, i will advice us all to try and put in our extra efforts in acquiring more information on the Chevening process, most especially the Interview aspect. When you go through the net, you will come across many opinions and advises from the past successful scholars. Nigeria always record the highest number of applicants, for instance; last year 2016/2017, Nigeria recorded 3375 applicants out of 43,000 applicants from 114 countries and only 45 applicants was successful out of the 3375 applicants from Nigeria. Even the 45 success recorded was an increment from the previous years where 12 success was recorded. Now lets imagine how strict this would have been; knowing quiet well that a single mistake could take you out of the process. Then what can we do: I, as a person doesn't believe that anyone is more superior than i am and at the same time i do not think that i am superior than anyone, i believe we are equal and we all want the same thing, the only thing that will define us is how prepared we are. Following a saying which says ''a genius is a man who can do for $1 what any other man could do for $100''. To be fully prepared, i have some opinions to share with you from some of the things have come accrossed from most of the scholars and also the chevening officials online.

Firstly, be updated, be informed of the process, never miss a process (Your mail notification should be switched on and be in contact with other cheveners like you frequently)!!!

Secondly, Research on the likely questions to be asked which may include the following;
a) research on the three institutions you applied to, what makes them your choices, and what is unique about them, maybe their attention to research is what prompt your decision or their achievements and how you think you can gain from them.
b) research on the three courses you applied to, why do you select them, how can they improve you, how can they benefit the chevening community and your country (always remember that the utmost objective of chevening is to develop your country) so your answers to their questions must circle round the objectives of chevening as being stated on their website).
c) be prepared to answer questions on yourself and be equally ready to SELL YOURSELF out to them!!! That is, be prepared to give account of your previous commitments and all the successes you have attained so far, don't be afraid to let them know that you are the best candidate they are looking for, sell yourself o, it's not called being proud, it's called the presentation of your past achievements to lead to the attainment of your future aspirations.
d) be prepared to answer questions on why UK, why you wish to study in UK, how will it benefit you and your country?
e) how you wish to contribute to your country on your return. Here, try to connect your course of study with how it can benefit your country.
f) can you successfully finish a masters degree in UK?
g) do your have leadership potentials?
h) will your studies benefit someone else beside you?
I) what are your plans?

STUDY YOUR APPLICATION AS MANY TIMES AS POSSIBLE, FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.

Thirdly, practice with someone (like speaking test in IELTS, for those who as sat for IELTS) and always answer the questions truthfully.

A comment by an applicant who just finished the interview: ''I wish I had applied to the universities sooner, so I could have had an answer by now. I seemed to get the feeling that it would have been a plus to be accepted already'' another comment by another applicant ''The interview lasted about 40 minutes. I would say – it was not the hardest one in my life, but it was by far a good test for my English speaking skills. Because of difficulties in this manner – I doubted my success. However, happiness comes when you do not wait for it. At end of May, provisional selection letter arrived.

Comment by the officials: ''For the interview stage, Mr. Pagna said that shortlisted candidates should dress properly as the selection committee will judge according to their first impressions. He advises not to be nervous during the interview and to think of it as a normal discussion, which will make candidates feel more relaxed. Demonstrating fluency with the English language is also another important thing. Lastly, if interviewees don’t understand questions, they should ask the interviewers to repeat themselves so that they can respond correctly''. Another comment by an official: ''Mr. Seth Suonvisal: He advises that the first important thing candidates should do is articulate the importance of their choice of “Subject/Major” and how it links with their past experiences. They should state how the scholarship could help them achieve their goal or objectives to contribute to the development of their home country. Secondly, they should do some research on courses they wish to learn in order to prove to the evaluation committee that they have a strong fundamental knowledge of the subjects. Thirdly, they should work on their Action Plan; how they make use of what they are going to learn after completing the program. Candidates should avoid copying “Good sample of Personal Statement” examples from the Internet or anywhere else. They should personalize their own writing by just picking some nice adjectives, but not the whole sentence. He added that winning a scholarship is all about the “two Cs”- Capacity (or Capability) and Commitment”


Be enthusiastic, be confident, have a plan, practice your English, be specific, understand what you’re applying for.

Finally, PRAY PRAY AND PRAY.

Please don't keep what you know to yourself! Share your knowledge and experience with us. Success to us all

#RYTHM

Thanks Sir!

Dmasked1:


Check your status again, there is a new trend in the application status from blank to under review

Comments your status, mine is under review

some folks had 'being assessed' as their status, and still do. Whether they are in the majority is what I would like to know

areteox:
some folks had 'being assessed' as their status, and still do. Whether they are in the majority is what I would like to know

What's yours, being assessed is rare
It changed from blank to under review

Mine is under review. Anybody in the house who is conversant with all these terminologist-under review, assessed

Dmasked1:


What's yours, being assessed is rare
It changed from blank to under review

Still blank

surfmar11:
Mine is under review. Anybody in the house who is conversant with all these terminologist-under review, assessed

At this stage (in previous years) there are basically 2 kinds of status update: 'UNDER REVIEW' & 'UNDER REVIEW WITH BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION/LOCAL EMBASSY', and they come in no particular order. So, just keep hope alive.

areteox:
At this stage (in previous years) there are basically 2 kinds of status update: 'UNDER REVIEW' & 'UNDER REVIEW WITH BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION/LOCAL EMBASSY'. I'm praying I get the latter, if it is still tenable for this cycle. E get why

Most people are under review, so don't know what's happening and there are still some blanks too

Dmasked1:


Most people are under review, so don't know what's happening and there are still some blanks too

It is a good sign then