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Please is there any computer science graduate here that has gotten admission?

If yes, i would really appreciate if you xan share the school(s) you applied to that admitted you.

Please anybody that has an idea on this, i need more light, thanks for your assistance.

Please where can one get his NIN card with a microchip

Lastbornbuns:
Test Experience

I took my ielts general test in March, computer based at British Council PortHarcourt. The staff were very friendly and nice. The environment is peaceful and quiet and they had water dispenser with disposable cups.

My speaking test went well enough. Although the video call was lagging because of network. I was so tensed and rambled a lot (imo) but I got a 7.5 in speaking. My examiner was very nice and patient. Some people got rude examiners. One particular lady was a bit mean and had zero patience. My heart was beating so fast. I didn't expect it to reach my turn so quickly but once I started speaking, I got settled.

My listening was okay. I made sure to focus on the audio. We had individual headsets and I reduced the volume on mine a bit to prevent headaches. The screen light was very bright. The audio clip wasn't too fast paced. Though the clip (where one speaker gives a lesson) tried to confuse me. There was one particular question that I changed the answer 3 times. Luckily, I changed it back to the right answer (my original answer) just when my time finished. I got a 9.0 in listening.

Reading was okay. My score here actually shocked me. I expected more. I finished all the questions in less than 30 minutes. I kept reviewing and reviewing and slept a bit (just closed my eyes and tried to refresh my mind) for around 20 minutes then I reviewed again. I got "paragraph matching" questions and flowchart. I got an 8.0 in reading.

Writing.. hmm. I expected a lot more from writing. Time was a serious problem because I spent more than the advised 20mins on the first one and started panicking. I thought I wouldn't have much time for the second essay. The second essay was difficult to begin. I kept thinking, "how am I supposed to write this? What type of prompt is this one now?" I looked at my time and just typed a few sentences (looking at a blank screen is so demoralising ). I actually finished the entire essay before i could think of a suitable way to paraphrase the topic (the intent/purpose of writing). I got an 8.0 in writing. Please always check for grammatical errors. I never made an error when practicing but come and see mistakes on that day. Like say na set up.

Overall, I got a band 8 C1 level. I didn't actively prepare per se. I was studying for Gre last year so did a lot of reading and writing. Also learnt words. All on Gregmat. When I booked my test, BC gave me access to GEL ielts (Guided E-learning) and acces to their "Ready Platform" didn't use it much because I had to go to nysc camp a month before my test date. A week to my test, I booked writing review sessions with prepmewell. My tutor said they expected a 9.0.
I also went through ieltsadvantage and ieltsliz that same week. Watched some videos, answered some questions.

One thing to note is this: don't restrict yourself when it comes to the writing section. There's no where BC or IDP says your essay must be in 3 paragraphs or if you're asked "not less than 150", don't write more than 170 or something like that. My 1st task was more than 4 paragraphs. I was already pressed for time and counting words (the computer does it if computer-based) or paragraphs wasn't something I wanted to do. I ended up writing almost or even a bit more than 200 for the 150. So don't let it be another issue for you. Also, the exam fatigue is very real. I was itching to run home by the time the writing started and the way the test is structured, even if you finish before time, you can't move on till the time ends. Perhaps it's because my speaking test was done same day so I had to be at the test center for the entire day but I was restless towards the end.

Finally, I would always advise computer based where its feasible. The computer based is not same question type for all. I had noticed that people mostly get lower scores in listening in paper-based because some centers blast the audio through a central speaker. And I couldn't wait 13 days to receive my result. Anxiety would've finished me.

Also, paper based can be distracting. You might be looking around and get lost somewhere but computer based, it's just you and your computer and the desks are partitioned. I also got the feeling like the computer camera might be on so.. gotta be on best behaviour and maintain eye contact (there's how you'll look down and it'll be like you're looking at "expo" ). The sound of typing wasn't a distraction to me. My test center is just too beautiful for words. So clean and quiet. Once you enter, you just start whispering it's very very calm.

Nice one.

Please what are the requirements to register for IELTS?
I heard of international passport, do you know if NIN can be used?

helinues:
Depends on the documents you are presenting

Let's say Education

helinues:
Documents and account statements.

Those 2 are really important

Account statement of like how much?

Ndyoo:
Some schools are strict on requirements. Best is to send the school an email requesting for a waiver. During our own time, it was common to use a letter from your university, nowadays I see them requesting Ielts of 6, 6,5 and 7,5.

But Is it required before or after getting the admission?

MrAAA2:
At the embassy stage, have a 2 set of copies (plus additional set of originals) of everything required as stated in the checklist, including other documents used during the admission application.

There's barely excess documents causing problems, rather too few documents.

Can one who doesn't have IELTS use proficiency letter?

Ndyoo:
First of all, the chancekarte is a point based system and you would do anything to increase your points so as to increase your chances.

That includes your experience : You need a letter of recommendation from current employer, or what we refer to here as Arbeitszeugnis from previous employment. Both of them are not the same. You can try with employment letter. I think it should be fine, but you would submit any documents that will increase your chances.

Language skills : A2 German will give you more points, so if you haven't started learning, get on board and take your exam at Goethe institute. English skills of up to B2 : Toefl/Ielts.

I think they expect you to have some links to Germany : like previous visits.

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Can someone who had his first degree in English language apply in German Uni with letter of English proficiency from the school?

Tsesi:
In terms of admission, if you get admission winter 2024, u can contact the school to defer, or you can enroll online before your appointment date comes near.

For this whole German process after using Daad u can try research online and Google universities in, or near big cities in Germany with or without tuition or uni-assit. U can also follow by searching for 'Nigeria students in Germany' telegram groups to get more info.

While waiting for Visa interview, apply for scholarships and other countries as plan B

Did you write IELTS?

Is it every germans school that requires it for master's program ?

004gist:
Three things at play


The dependancy issue.
Exchange rate issue
Job issue

Which do you think is the major issue

ekanDamie:
Any thing school in UK is a red flag for now except your parents are funding it and they are loaded.
Worse yet, don't let any useless agent sell any thing called pre masters to you.
That shiit is the worst reason to Japa on, we know HND limits people but don't just go through pre masters . You either look for a school that will give u direct masters or you just go to Europe or stay where you are. A word is enough for a wise don't fall victim

What's the best method to japa, and which country?

Japa has reduced.

Many couldn't afford when Dollar was 450, na now wey e be 1,600?

Dey play my fans

The people that asks us to endure, while the Government borrows and share amongst themselves, how do you feel?

Remove sterling instead of Mudryk na

We call white racists, but here in Nigeria our tribalism is on steroids.

Somebody should help me and plank this girl for neck.

Girls are the reason why good and understanding guys are getting insulted and called simp all the time.

Anybody can be cheated on, but how you react to it determines if you are a simp, a fool or an wise man.

Once a girl cheats on me, I don't break up officially, I just ghost her without any explanation.

NotBeenPaid:
Yes

Them never show you warning ⚠️?

NotBeenPaid:

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Yes I've been banned before using modified WhatsApp. I still use a modified version of WhatsApp until now.

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Still Using GB Whatsapp? Zuckabad has logged me out.

SoNature:
Those considering moving to the UK should reconsider their decision. There are better Japa options. Nothing good comes out of that Kingdom right now.

Like which other countries?

Abdul4trust1:
you're very wrong. Nothing like taking leave from your ppa.

Its called NYSC terminal leave.

Abdul4trust1:
three Weeks Terminal Leave Comes After Pop Not Before.

You are wrong, you can take your leave from your PPA 21 days before POP.

ayjay45:
OK sounds fair.

Just like animals do right?

we are animals, intelligent animals

bigpriik:
dey play transnistra is next .

Why would they invade transnistra?

Aren't they a friendly nation to Russia?

Immacharles:
Yes, I have.

Congrats, summer or winter ?

Lanre1st:
Ukraine 🇺🇦 has lost a lot and still counting, USA who stylishly drag them to war in the name of NATO has abandoned them in the midst of war. And you are still said they should not gree.

Negotiation with Russia not to join NATO should be alternative

Who told you that it's Ukraine membership bid to join NATO is the sole reason for the war?

Should Ukraine forfeit all her territories that Russia is occupying?

Lovenorth:
Who are you to challenge the Pope? He knows better than you, he loves Ukraine and Russia more than he loves you. He knows what he is saying, Russia is an invincible nation as at present. And it's clear that they are winning the war hence the need to stop the extermination of the Ukrainian people. One of the aims of invading Ukraine is to demilitarise them hence going to Kiev

Demilitarized a sovereign country?

Can you even listen to yourself?

You are too sentimental

Emtol01:
You mean Ukraine didn't violates Russia's Territorial integrity by allowing Russia's enemy (USA) staged their military base next to their door?

How are Russia and US enemies?

What war have they fought to declare them enemies?

Would Russia had invaded Ukraine if they had Nukes?

Why invade a country that didn't violate your country's territorial integrity?

Can Russia invade China assuming they decide to join NATO?

If it was Donbass region you wanted to help and secede, what took you to Kiev in the first place?

Ukraine should not gree for anybody, they have lost enough to just yield for free.

If Russia must win, let them win in a costly way.

Immacharles:
I think you should be more concerned about getting to the country first. You never can tell, what works for you might not work for another. You might get more opportunities in a smaller city more than the person staying in a big city. Apply to all schools if possible and then you can choose on the one to go for.

you are right, thanks.

have you gotten admission yet?

Immacharles:
It all depends on your course, but I know that steinfurt, FAU, Ruhr, Humboldt, Siegen, etc., have started their application.

Town or cities?

I'm conscious of the city oh, because of work opportunities.

What do you think?

Immacharles:
Ah, check very well o. Some have started applications while few has ended winter application for 2024

Please Which of them do you know?