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Newcastle2023:
If the agency decides to recruit 350 candidates on blind merit, you probably won't make the list.

This is my problem with you people, the entitlement mentality! If they want it to go on merit and I'm not selected, it's good! I'll be forced to prepare better and get a better standing. We need to start promoting the best people if we must move forward. How is it fair not to call someone who scored 55% (because he's from the south) over who scored 12% (because he's from Borno) ? Be honest with yourself. Dont write for the sake of it, have a heart.

Newcastle2023:
Anybody that's exposed and well travelled knows that you would find some of the most intelligent persons from the Northern part of the country.

How did you make this assertion? You have google to compare the north and south in any fields of human endeavor as far education is concerned and you will see the huge difference. It's not even a debate. Also, please no one is saying there are no few gurus there, dont miss the point and drag us into futile arguments. Im saying the basis of employment should truly be on merit as they have always said it is.

Newcastle2023:
From each of those Northern States, they were more than 10 candidates with 1st Class Degrees and PhDs in various disciplines that are part of this recruitment process.

Leave first class and phd out of the arguments, it's not a basis to select candidates out of merit. Someone who scored 10% there shouldn't be selected over who scored 60% from the south is the crux of the argument. Dont tell me it's for equal distribution around the country please because that's also not fair. Lets take a look at recruitment into the military and other parastals, the govt usually says all local govt will have say 3slots. Kano alone has 44 LGAs beating over 3 southern states put together. When it comes to such, no one talks about "fairness" but when it comes to education we shout "fairness." This is wrong! I maintain that we need to start promoting the best people in Nigeria.

Newcastle2023:
For a recruitment that will engage just a few hundreds, there are more than enough overly qualified candidates from both the North and South.

Of course, there are more than over qualified. Pick the most qualified based on merit not on federal character or equal distribution.

Newcastle2023:
Let's focus on what we can do to increase our chances and be respectful to others. I'm from the North and I unapologetically hold my own around the world.

We have done all we can for now or havent u taken the exams? Oh, you're from the north, you have a greater chance more than I, even though I scored over 90%.

Good luck to us

Burchester:
I think cut off marks will depend on states ?? it cant be the same for all.

No it can't be same for all states. Southern Nigeria will likely get very high scores as cut off mark while northern state can even get as low as 20 as cutoff mark, you know those guys nor like school like that. This disparity is one of the major problems in modern Nigeria. How can someone who scored 35 not given a chance over who scored 20 is beyond me. Our system is not truly on merit. We dont encourage the best brains. But we have to deal with it. See you in the interview stage.

delishpot:
Going by the way many people saw the test questions before exams, I will be more inclined to pick people with scores within the 45% to 60% range. those who scored 70% to 100% I will look closely into or call them for a test again but this time in person. I just hope they will not punish those who wrote without orijo and scored average points simply because some saw the orijo and scored high points. I mean those of you who wrote and scored 50% to 60% should not have to be afraid that the cut off would be raised because of the ones who already saw the questions and cheated their way to high scores. That would be unfair and if that happens I will say ..............next time look for a way to cheat your way to the top too cos obviously cheating pays.

I hope the people at Testmi and NCDMB will use wisdom in this one. It's a shame thing went out of hands this way

Some who scored 45 - 60 also cheated with the expo but they were just too slow and dull to get 70+. How can you weed them out? Ehn.. oversabi

kosiemma:
I have received my admission letter from TUM. Can I apply for Student visa at German Embassy in Cotonou. Since the number of of applicants in Nigeria is too much and they are very reluctant in giving applicants appointments date

Can I apply to TUM now? Do they accept notarized documents from high court? Did u use uni-assist?

@Easternheart & mayo47 thanks for the explanation

Easternheart:
As we approach, the start of a new application. Do well to gather all required documents,

1) A copy of Certs and transcript to upload
2) also mail your transcript and certs directly from your school to the intend school you want to study, pls start early.
3) WAEC/ NECO Certs with scratch card.
4) CV, Letter of Motivations, and check if it's a requirement in the school you're applying to.
5) Bank statement showing 5.5M and sponsorship letter.
6) IELTS/TOEFL, some achools require this too.

I wish all prospective applicants good luck including myself

I just started looking at this Norway stuff. Oboi .. I confuse die like this. I have read some pages to get myself up to speed and already selected courses. My priority now is UiS... civil engineering programme. But my brother I need clarifications.

1. I just rounded up my NYSC and my school hasnt processed my cert but I have my result statement & transcript. Will that be okay?

2. You said my school needs to mail documents (cert and transcript), is it by post or email?

3. Dont I need to get admission first before sending these documents (cert and transcript) to avoid wastage of money?

4. If I provide 5.5m account, do I still need to provide a sponsorship letter?

5. Is jobs easy to get in Norway? Cos u know say man gats make the pepper ooo... cos shingbai nor gum boys

Thanks in adv

Easternheart:
What they are interested in, is only the closing balance on the account statement and also sponsor letter (if you have a sponsor). so even if you put the money in your account this week and get the bank statement next week. It won't affect anything.

Thanks. Sorry to derail the thread but is this applicable to all countries where bank account statement are required or just Norway? Im just trying to spread my net to several countries well

Easternheart:
To be sincere that money no dey ground. One has to borrow and put in the bank in order to get bank statement, then you can send back the money to the owners. We also hope thing get better so that once admission starts rolling out next year, the money will be available too.

Will they accept this? I thought they only want to see a bank statement with sizeable monthly cash inflows and outflows... not just one lump sized inflow

What do u think?

Is it possible to secure msc scholarship in Norway ? I'm up for the challenge if there is.

Why does the thread say studying in Finland is free when aalto university is saying 15k euros per yr for an engineering course?

GreatMage:
Bsc but you can still upload your transcript...

I dont have my cert now cos of strike and school still being closed. I'm scared that if I start they might request for it

I want apply to TUM and other top schools in Germany

Will uniassist require my bsc certificate or only transcript during the application process?

Pls I need urgent reply

uche06:
When embassy opens... Hope not much visa refusals

Are they not open yet? How come people are getting emergency dates? Is it not same embassy they will visit for interviews?

Lekiboboe:
U are welcome,

Well it all depends on you,
if you av a minimum of 2.1 & you are able to craft your Masters application well (SOP, Mail etc.) and woo a Potential Supervisor on why he/she should accept u to his/her Lab., then there should be light at the end of the tunnel for u.
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Thanks man. I've begun to search for schools and will start crafting mails. Thanks once again for all your good works here

Lekiboboe:
U are welcome Honorable Miscellaneous

If u are also interested in a Non-Thesis Scholarship (Course-based Masters)
Google
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (Non-Thesis) at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec for Eligible Programs (Not all Programs are eligible).

Check if they have a program that relates with your former degree that u can go for, also check if u meet the admission & scholarship requirements , the step by step application guide is all there...

So SHOOT YOUR SHOT

Thanks man. Im just interested in anything that can give me full funding. Cos I dont have one kobo to give those Canadian guys... shingbai nor gum me.

I have taken gre, toefl... I'm going for msc in civil engineering. I have high cgpa from my bsc studies

I'm just bothered about getting funding, what term is appropriate to even apply for now that covid 19 issue is still on. Professors may likely not be accepting intl students now due to current climes the world finds herself

Lekiboboe:
U are welcome, Amen

Yes, Non-appearance, it is only on a very rare occasion an Applicant is called for an interview

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Thanks a ton Lekiboboe!

Lekiboboe:
Hi,

At times some Full or Partial Funded Canadian Scholarship (thesis-based) are not Advertised e.g MasterCard Scholarship, some are directly from the department, it all depends on the supervisors of schools you contact i.e if after u contact a Potential Supervisor and u are accepted, then u can proceed & ask if there is funding available.
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Thanks a lot. God bless you. I'm currently going over them. But how's the Visa process like? Is it a non-appearance visa i.e we dont visit the embassy to be asked questions?

Please guys, how can I get fully funded Canadian scholarship? What school offers such or is it the Canadian govt?

How's the Canadian visa approval process like? If one writes gre, toefl and secure admission with a university, how easy is getting the visa? I heard canada is very difficult when compared to usa and Germany, can anyone clarify? What's the equivalent naira amount to start the Visa process? What about if I secure a scholarship? Will it be easy?

Coldie:
As far as it's not a scholarship u can always get another admission. Even if u want to pay out of risk of loosing your admission read about the schools refund policy and deferment of admission policy.

To me though don't pay, I don't know about now but last year when I tried Germany only people who got AD were scholarship people. I have read through most of these post apart from some random people telling u they know of someone nobody here had talked about getting an AD, maybe nothing has changed

Kallyyally read up

What about those with first class category A? What was their status last year? Did they get AD?

Why is no one talking about polystyrene ceiling? I would like to know about it

walexies:
Almost all schools have the caveat stating "you can send in your bachelor certificate later, so far you have your transcript".
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Is it possible to sort uni-assist schools that offer courses in English?

Georgy12:
Because it is late for uni-assist process now.

Okay I get. thanks

Georgy12:
Hello everyone, please I want trying to find a german university that doesn't uni-assist which I can get an admission for computer science msc.thanks

Sorry to ask but why dont u want a uni-assist school?

walexies:
Almost all schools have the caveat stating "you can send in your bachelor certificate later, so far you have your transcript".......

Thanks man

Is it relatively easy to get visa If I secure admission from Canadian universities for msc programme?

Larryhillz28:
You should atleast have your transcript of records

Yes, I have my transcript

Please guys can anyone help with good schools for civil engineering in Germany that does not ask about bsc certificate during application? I am going for msc and my uni is still closed so cant get the cert now and I need to start sending applications. The specialization for my course in daad website are not what I want

PS: I have my transcript. I want free tuition schools pls

Does anyone here use instaforex for trading? How reliable are they? Do they charge fees even though I dont trade for some days (due to unforeseen events or busy schedules)?

Can anyone recommend simple graphic addictive games on android? I dont want all these high end shooting games. I dont enjoy them. I dont also enjoy pes/fifa on phone. I also enjoy racing games. Just recommend all u can following my guidelines pls. My phone is 4gb ram

suleyoung:
translate it to English with ur browser na.

Yea, I'm using a phone to easily glance through but my chrome isnt doing that even though I have turned the button on several times. I just tire

Are those TU9 schools tuition free? I just visited TU Berlin..... na german dem dey write. I confuse