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Nony1:
I got a supervisor at u of Ottawa but he doesn't have funding so he advised me to seek for funding from foundations and he will also write to them that he will be my host. Any advice?? ??

Gurus, help! With this. No funding was a red flag during my application stage sha.

Dudubery:
Waiting on Utoronto as well...March be here already!!!

Guess we have done our best. Waiting on God and the school.

Awaiting University of Toronto, Manitoba and Ryerson. Anyone there or any advise?.
To elders of the land, what is your advise to someone awaiting admission decision?

Where's tnuola, God1son, Siga, Fhemmy, Justwise, Bumdish, Chrigo, ahyotomiwa, Richcasey and others making it happen here. Thank you.

thesoj:
Newcomers (i.e. wkkwl, andre99, kennynelcon, adeyemidare, chisco8, houseofb1, and others), my long post above may help you. Read painstakingly.

Thanks for the comprehensive list. I Was on this thread several months back when I was confused on whether US or Canada.

thesoj:
That's a lot of reading... just jump to Part 7. Read 7-8 and you should be fine, unless you are a super complex applicant or something.

Thanks man. And thank you for the links.

I am at admission stage. Reading from part one, now in part 4 and following part 9. It's an amazing journey.
Saw a comment on ghost readers. Am not one cos I wish I could answer questions on visa and admission, but am yet to secure one. So, I know I don't have authority to answer most questions. Till I have evidence (admission) to proof ( I will very soon in Jesus name).

Remember me................. Investigating the past, following the present, the future is bright. God bless.

Fall 2016 applicant. Reading the thread from part 1 but now in part 3. Just want to be current and also be conversant with the past. Wish us the best. Gracias.

Hello nairaLanders,

What are my chances, with GRE score of v-148 / q-148, CGPA 4.5/5 and five years volunteering experience for schools like penstate(geography), Illinois Urbana(geography) and Havard school of design?
Has anyone with a lesser profile enter to my potential university?
How can I pay for application with my GTB MasterCard? Most school asking for credit card
The GRE changing my mind to Canada but funding is another issue too. Help me with advises and comment

Thanks

Hello ladies and gentlemen sneh,

After GRE nack me apako (196), I have fully enter this group for mission Msc fall 2016.

To those that have achieve what am about to try, you are my mentors, i hail!. To my fellow about to start, the lord is our strength. To those that already started, God will make it happen. God be with us all
1) Course : Geography or Planning. Most of the schools emphasize contacting a faculty member before submitting application and i find it difficult to see those with focus on Africa. Please advise me
2) Cost of application : Most school ask for hard copy transcript before admission decision and that restrict multiple applications for me. Advise me!
3) Funding is a critical deciding factor for me. what are the chances of First class student getting one and where?

I need advises and replies to my questions. Direct reply here and private email are welcomed. Thank you

Best Regards,
Dare

BrainnewsNg:
Somebody please help:

Has MTN finally blocked this BIS PLAN AND SIMPLE SERVER?

Cos mine has stopped since 1st Sept. 2015 as early as 9:30am.

Mine stopped today @ around 6am

sonofananimal1:


YOU KNOW SAY NIGERIA NO SABI READ INSTRUCTION.

Like me

Lolz. Did you just put the blame on Nigeria ?.

Just watch your skillful act next time. Take care

sonofananimal1:
GOD QUESTION..

ONE WAY OR THE OTHER, YOU HAVE TO USE THE TWO. IF ONE KNOW HOW TO DRIBBLE AND SCORE, YOU PUT HIM AT THE FRONT, WHILE IF ANOTHER ONE ONLY KNOW HOW TO PASS BUT NOT SCORING, YOU PUT HIM AT THE MIDDLE.
SO IS A WIN WIN. NOT JUST DUMP ONE

Nice answer but no mark because you have "skillfully" derail from the instruction provided in the question that ask for a choice between an accurate passer with goal scoring ability but no dribbling skill and a dribbler with no pass accuracy and scoring ability. Thank you

maxit2:
Dare Cool down.
Your longitude and latitude is no longer needed.
1st class you say? how about you solve a problem. How about you create something ?
Must you be an employee? why will anyone employ you when we have those very nice google apps,maps and stuff to do all the geography for us. If you wanna be relevant you gatto solve a problem.

Thanks for the question.
As you said , you have the google app, map and stuffs to use. Therefore my problem isn't in your use of it but to create more of it that you can use and helping you whenever you face difficulty in using or interpreting it.
For accurate construction and interpretation of maps, analysis of geographical(locational) data e.g. crimes, flood, culture, economy, urban services perception, etc. Kindly contact me or someone in my field.
Am proficient in the use of ArcMap, SPSS, MS packages, ENVI and many more in which have been tested for four years and awarded a first class honours certificate by the famous University of Lagos, Nigeria. Be well informed that i also have 5 years volunteering experience as a teacher, in which 2 of my students won lagos state spelling and debating competition.Thank you

What do you do and your qualification?

maxit2:
Dare Cool down.
Your longitude and latitude is no longer needed.
1st class you say? how about you solve a problem. How about you create something ?
Must you be an employee? why will anyone employ you when we have those very nice google apps,maps and stuff to do all the geography for us. If you wanna be relevant you gatto solve a problem.

Thanks for the question.
As you said , you have the google app, map and stuffs to use. Therefore my problem isn't in your use of it but to create more of it that you can use and helping you whenever you face difficulty in using or interpreting it.
For accurate construction and interpretation of maps, analysis of geographical(locational) data e.g. crimes, flood, culture, economy, urban services perception, etc. Kindly contact me or someone in my field.
Am proficient in the use of ArcMap, SPSS, MS packages, ENVI and many more in which have been tested for four years and awarded a first class honours certificate by the famous University of Lagos, Nigeria. Be well informed that i also have 5 years volunteering experience as a teacher, in which 2 of my students won lagos state spelling and debating comeptition.Thank you

What do you do and your qualification?

sonofananimal1:
AND NA THE CRAMMING THOSE LECTURER DEY FAVOUR PASS INSTEAD OF YOUR OWN SKILL OF ANSWERING QUESTIONS

Are you sure you truly and skillfully answer the questions?.
What are the skills you applied towards emphasizing the points needed for an excellent mark?.
Does your skills derail or focus on following the provided instructions?.
Those are the questions you should ask yourself before applying "Skills" because useless is a footballer that always dribble but has no accurate pass and or ability to score goal.
If you are a manager, will you hire such player against one with no dribbling skill but accurate pass and goal scoring ability?

A first class student/graduate of a field is a highly focused individual in that field. Someone, who amidst distractions faced a particular task and did it diligently.
When you need someone to solve a problem with high diligency, time restriction and less distractions, hire a first class graduate from the field that the problem exist.
Thank you

Dare
First class graduate (Geography)

benjaminiyke:
Very nice Observations...I love my girlfriend so much but she's too materialistic;I send her 10k to 5k every month for reasons I can't fathom,am unemployed and the only thing I have now are my savings but she won't understand,she wants to wear nice clothes,shoes and expensive hairs. As long as I meet her demands she's happy but as soon as I tell her I don't have money to send,she begins to feel I don't love her. Recently I told her about my plan to travel abroad for my PHD program and she was very excited, she even promised to marry me immediately i come back to Nigeria,but unfortunately things didn't go according to plan and I had to delay my plans for the foreseeable future,when I told her about my decision She felt bad and told me she doesn't know if we will still marry based on my decision not to travel abroad because i promise her an Iphone 6 as soon as I get there. She treats me well and respects me but how can I deal with these are materialistic attitude? Your advice is most appreciated. Thanks

If your story is real, I wonder what you are still doing with her. Sure its not becos of sex?

sunky644:
To those that graduated with a strong second class upper division (4.0 out of 5). This university has scholarship opportunity for international students, you can get details at
www.umanitoba.ca

Thanks

dafemlions:
Kindly go through the post all over and let me know if you have additional questions by sending me an email at gre.nigeria@yahoo.com
gre.nigeria will also send you materials to prepare for the exam if you wish.

God bless you. Although this post is old, it is still very informative and useful. Thank you

pumpin26:
My interview happened on Monday 6.30am, but I have been busy reason for the delayed transcript. This forum thread has been fantastic and does 50% of the work needed for people to get their visa. The selfless service of gurus and members cannot be ignored. Sometimes their hard or straight talks often cause commotion , but its better they tell us the reality and what is possible than people chasing shadows . bbdd (he packaged and inspired me) and slimmy are often attacked for their straight talks, but these two guys were instrumental to getting my visa. Also, the tendency of people looking for the easiest way out of everything and not doing the necessary diligent home work are the major reasons for many denials. If advice given is followed and tailored to one’s application, then I see no reason why people can’t pick up their visas easily. The job of the VO is to look for reasons to deny people( VOs are doing their jobs), but our job is to not give the VO the chance, and block every loophole possible in our applications and during interviews by preparing for all possible questions. I believe the forum has helped immensely. The visa journey is not smooth, but achievable .

VO: morning
ME: morning
VO: what school are you heading to?
ME: University of Iowa
Vo: what program are you going for there?
Me: PhD in Health Informatics.
VO: How did you get to know about the school ?
ME: I did extensive research about schools offering PhD in Health informatics using professional websites like American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) , Health Informatics Forum and other search engines and streamlined programs in clinical informatics and health data analytics. This is in line with my research (…cut ) ( my advice every course has a professional website. Instead of people saying usnews, Princeton etc , that VOs keep hearing daily and I consider cliché. Mention the American professional websites of the course you want to study)
VO: why university of Iowa
Me: I have a Master’s degree in health informatics and the school is among the top schools offering training in the field of Health informatics. It has an excellent program in health data analytics.
VO: you have a masters degree?
Me: Yes I have a master’s degree in Health informatics from the University of Leeds
Vo : Health informatics and what’s that about?
Me: Health informatics is the use of information technology to leverage the delivery of health with the aim of improving the safety, quality and efficiency of heath service delivery..(cut)\
Vo: who is sponsoring you?
Me. The school is my sponsor. I am on full funding as stated on the i20. It covers.. tuition…(cut)
Vo : Do you have any other document that shows the breakdown of your scholarship other than i20.
Me: I gladly gave her my admission letter and I started smiling
She had no choice too , but also smiled with the good new

Hello, what's my chances of getting full funding package for doctoral program in geography or planning in a good school with a B.Sc. CGPA of 4.5/5, GRE awaiting, 5 years volunteer teaching experience and multiple awards. Am interested in fall 2016 admission and looking at reducing application costs. Thank you

sirRiddy:
I have not received my copies of either GRE, TOEFL or even WES. I guess maybe cos my area no dey map of Lagos.
I sent my transcripts to five schools and WES using NIPOST and they all got delivered. It was pretty cheap, just 350 naira per package and they all got their various destinations within a month.

Please, thought all transcripts are to be sent directly from school. How come you send yours yourself?

Team16:
You are welcome. Na wa for Canadian schools n supervisor issues, God will help us. Please, what's your research interest and course, if it's chem/mat eng. And your research interest is oil sands related maybe you should try Dr. Zenghe Xu. He has a topic already, so maybe you try adjusting your research interest to his. I've not applied for admission yet, I want to secure a supervisor first b4 I'll do anything. I wasted alot of money in apps fee for USA schools last year, so am being cautious. Also, try sending to as many professors as possible, you don't know who might like your write up. I call it write up cos it's not your interest just that you want to please them with it, get a supervisor and get in. A kind of spraying your seeds in the farm, some may germinate and some may die but your prayer is for 1 to survive. Try it n it might work. My little contribution o. It can be ignored.

Hello, like to enlighten me on how you wasted money on app to US ?cos i dey contemplate between Canada, US and Australia.

Thanks am aware of the GRE and TOEFL requirement in US and am preparing to write around October. That way I believe I will have more options. However, the final will be one that will offer me good funding opportunity. Whether Canada or US. That's why am seeking to meet those who have record success in this new task of mine.

kfrosh:
You have lots of researching to do. First thing is for you to decide which way to go either the Canadian way or the US way. Most US schools require you to write GRE and TOEFL(or any test of English) while most Canadian schools don't . Its best to focus on one country so as to be able to concentrate on sending your applications to @least 3 schools, hopefully maybe you will be able to get funding with admission into @least one of them.

Let's take it from there.

berexio1:
@adeyemidare...Be careful how u release ur contact infoon this platform. Spammers and fraudulent peeps are on the loose. Anyone who wants to contact u can do that on PM. Ask ur questions and pls leave out personal info.

Thanks . got it. much respect

lexyj123:
Anyone going to UBC VANCOUVER here? lets share things, thanks.

Hello,

Am preparing for fall 2016. Any advise?.
Thank you

Hello everyone,

Alongside five years experience as a volunteer teacher, i hold a First class honors(CGPA 4.5 on a 5 point scale) Bachelor of Science degree in geography, a Nigerian Certificate in Education and several awards which includes 2014 Best Departmental Graduating Student, etc .
Recently offered graduate assistant oppurtunity by University of Lagos (Nigeria), i seek a Graduate program ( preferably doctoral ) in my field (geography and planning) in US, Canada or Australia based on provided scholarship and future prospect after study.
Since this thread is for Canada ( from 1 -8, i hail!, una try), i will like to acquire infomation from those who have successfully done what am planning in canada or elsewhere and look forward to prompt responses to ensure my early preparation for 2016 fall admission.
Thank you.



Best Regards,
Dare M. Adeyemi

for resident of lagos
pls, who got gionee m2 recently, location of seller and price?.
for everyone
between it and infinix hot, what will you say?.
Expecting reply as it will help my decision because i need 1 Android today. Thank you

To: WIMC

i sent a mail to studygroup360 and got reply of necessary materials almost immediately. Thank you

hello ladies and gentlemen, i need all information about GRE and TOEFL towards postgraduate scholarship application in US AND Canada.
on the webpage of both exams , i think best date for me is in April. who do you guys think about nearness to exam date as relating to preparation. Thank you
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