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buchito1:
Hey guys. Please what was the last and latest Express Entry CRS score?

The last draw was for French proficiency. CRS cut off was 388. The last general draw had a crs cut off of 524

Ajoself:
Please, can they know of one visa to other countries like US was denied.

Yes, they will know especially for USA. Best to say it yourself

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.

missidy:
Ok, thank you. I'm not really good at maths that is why I need a tutorial center. MOD education in surulere said it's 100k for 4 weekends. The time feels very short especially for that amount that's why I'm asking questions.

Hi, instead of this, why not use gregmat? It's a website. 5 usd per month and you have access to video lessons, thousands of questions to work on and practice tests for the entire month. GreGmat dot com. They teach Quant, Verbal and Awa.

79733139:
The results come out after one week. They send it to your email, so after one week of taking the exams, start checking your inbox and spam mail.

Hi, is it for the paper based tef or e-tef?

Haiddi:
I did two months of study with her.

Good morning. I've sent you a pm.

Thank you so much for replying

Hahjascho:
What an old thread.

Being paid or not in an higher institution, depends on the department and its financial condition.

I did my service in University of Ibadan and I was not paid. However, some other corps members (in the same UI) got paid.

N.Y.S.C is great experience you would later cherish, even after the service. So, make it count.

Have a genuine intention and a clear plan of what you tend to achieve.

Whether you are paid or not, look at other things you might tend to gain in the long run...maybe in relation to your career progression or networks. If it's worth it, go ahead, and vice versa.

Make the best use of the period.

Hi all,
Please how much were you paid as a corper posted to a tertiary institution?

Cc: Nestech Hahjascho Kingzd

Mokason288:
if the mom is wise this is an opportunity to make her daughter score one of the highest score

Good things come in different packages

And why do you think her daughter can't get a high score with her own efforts?

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Romanoff:
They are far.

Your best bet is from 600k if you're looking for self contained in areas around wuse.

Is Karu okay?
Can I send you a mail?

Romanoff:
With this budget, your best bet is in lugbe, Kubwa, Lokogoma area.

Are these areas far? I mean 1k or more transport into wuse? What of 500k? Do you know or have any reliable agents?

Sorry for the plenty questions

Romanoff:
350 to 400.

Hi Romanoff. Please can you suggest some good secured areas near wuse 2 for a female living alone. Selfcon within 400k-450k. Thank you

Romanoff:
With this Budget, your best bet along Lugbe is the villages along the road. Are you okay with it?

Thanks for replying. What range do you think can get me a good place that's secure? 250-300k?

Hi Romanoff, sorry to bother you. Please I'd like to request your assistance. Do you know if there's any available selfcon for rent in kubwa/Arab road/Lugbe for 200-250k? Preferably closer to 200k 🙏🏼

We need to understand that love is not a zero-sum game. That you love your wife does not mean you have to love your mum less.

The way you feel your mum suffered for you, is the same way she feels her mum suffered from her.

Honestly whoever has this kind of mentality is probably not ready for marriage and should stick to their mum/dad.

Also, no parent should be encouraging this type of behaviour. As a woman, you will leave your parents to get married. As a man, you will leave your parents to get married.

captainbangz:
ey congratulations. please how many years is the duration of your course of study, at what level were you awarded and how many times did you receive payment?

Duration for my course of study was 4 years and I got the award at the start of my second year (so it was valid for 3 years) and I got paid thrice.

Babtunz:
Congratulations 🎉

Thank you

Lastbornbuns:
Been reading from the first page to tap motivation. This naija UG life is very risky. ASUU making threats left, right and center and fire brigade approach all thanks to coro..
100l: 4.1
200l: 4.8
Not where I want to be but hopefully
Currently in 300l second semester. CGPA: 4.4375
My department releases results at the end of every session not semester


Modified: I started a new page

300l: 4.6
400l: 4.6 I guess
Graduating gpa: 4.52

Total just paid me . Last payment, 2019/2020 awardee from unn.
What a pleasant surprise. I actually wrote it off because it was supposed to come, like, last year but it didn't and I've since finished school

gloniks:
We use 5.0
Thinking to try to get all 5.0 in the next 2 semesters and also rewrite two courses where E was the grade gotten.

With this is it possible?

I think I wasn't clear enough. I mean to get to 4.0/4.1 on a scale of 5.0 from 3.75 with 2 semesters left requires all A's. 4.5 is definitely out of it because the higher you go, the less movements your cgpa can make. Also, I don't know but I doubt you'll be allowed to rewrite a course you didn't fail.

Example: assuming you take 15 units per semester, in 8 semesters, you should've done 120 units. 4.5 means you should've gotten 540 out of a possible 600 credits.
So far, you've done 6 semesters (90 units) and have 3.75 so you have (90×3.75) 337.5. So assuming 5.0 in the remaining 2 semesters (30×5) you'll have an extra 150 units. So 337.5 + 150 = 487.5 out of a possible 600.
487.5÷120 = 4.0625

mujibson:
The year of graduation does not affect the shortlisting process; it may only determines the frequency of payments. Almost everyone on the list studying a four-year course have nearly graduated. Similarly, a significant majority of MSC/PHD awardees have completed their programs and are entitled to receive payments. During the induction, we were informed that the scholarship is effective from September 2021, meaning that any academic expenses incurred between 2021 till present will be fully reimbursed. Meaning that, even if you graduated last year, you'll be paid for both last year and the one before (2021) ... 24 months instead of 36.

But sha, it's well. There's no need for all these back and forth. May God provide a better offer.

Amen. Thank you.

[quote author=gloniks post=123471609][/quote]It's not possible. Depending on the amount of unit loads you've done and how many remaining, reaching 4.0 means getting all A's.

I'm assuming you're talking about CGPA and not per session GP.

Lastbornbuns:
Been reading from the first page to tap motivation. This naija UG life is very risky. ASUU making threats left, right and center and fire brigade approach all thanks to coro..
100l: 4.0975609756
200l: 4.7948717949
Not where I want to be but hopefully
Currently in 300l second semester. CGPA: 4.4375
My department releases results at the end of every session not semester


Modified: I started a new page

300l: 4.6

Current cgpa as at beginning of final year: 4.49

mujibson:
That statement is incorrect. She was admitted in 2018/2019 session, which is within the eligible period for application. It is worth noting that around 90 percent of scholarship recipients were admitted in same year (2018)

Furthermore, we have people admitted both in 2019/2020 and 2017/2018 sessions receiving the scholarship, indicating that the selection process may not be as straightforward as initially assumed. It seems no scholarship in Nigeria is 100 percent merit.

Yes but if we check it that way, I should've graduated last year; 2018/2019 to 2021/2022. Meanwhile, the notifications of award were sent in 2023

A journey ptdf started since 2020

Hannania:
It's probably not your competitiveness but your level. You should be on final year by now. Makes you not eligible

Yeah.. that's true. Thank you

mujibson:
Funny enough, we have 3 awardees from economics department in my school for this year UG ISS award.

I've been in this thread for long and I was silently rooting for you. I thought you weren't awarded because of your department, seems it's due to competition from your state.

Thank you 😊
Unfortunately, I didn't get it. Guess I wasn't as competitive as I thought. Congrats to the lucky winners.

Yourmalaika:
Please has anyone received their last payment yet?

I haven't