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Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by PhatIon: 4:27pm On Sep 13, 2013 |
thekid123: Dear all, Did you even read the administrative review procedure in the Tier 4 policy guidance that I suggested that you should read earlier? If you did, you wouldn't need to ask these questions and you would have known that it is a normal process (in a successful administrative review) for the applicant's passport to be requested for the Entry Clearance to be issued and for the refusal decision to be overturned, provided your application didn't fail on other grounds because it is not enough just to ask them to issue you an entry clearance because you proved and made them realize that they made a mistake in assessing your CAS but didn't score points for maintenance (and in such a case they could admit their error in assessing the CAS but still refuse the application on another ground - not scoring enough points, 10 points, for maintenance). So, it is my hope that your bank statement at the time of your initial application was OK. This indicates that they're working on your administrative review application. This is one of the reasons why I just love the UK's Points Based System - Administrative review. Unlike in other Visa categories that aren't really Points-based. If you still haven't read the Tier 4 policy guidance, I suggest you read it. Good luck and take care Sir/Madam. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by PhatIon: 2:42pm On Sep 04, 2013 |
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Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part2 by PhatIon: 2:41pm On Sep 04, 2013 |
thekid123: Dear All, Your questions are specifically answered in the UKBA Policy guidance: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/pbs/Tier4migrantguidance.pdf you can download and read that part on administrative review process. It specifically stated the maximum number of days it takes and you will be contacted if it takes longer than that and the reason for the delay will be explained (but I don't think it'll even get to that in this your own kind of case). If this is true and as clear as you've explained, please, I beg you to follow up with the administrative review process and ensure that they correct their mistake if they made any. Sometimes, dignity is very important (I guess that is partly the reason why the school wants you to ensure that UKBA corrects their mistake, if that was the case, because it's a stain on a sponsor's reputation - in a way - each time a student they're sponsoring is refused. It sometimes makes it seem like they sponsored someone who isn't genuine or financially qualified). Even if you'll have to re-apply, it should be on record (for future reference if there is any need) that you brought their attention to their mistake. Not doing that means you somehow accepted their decision and mentioning it in future may have little or no evidence of dignity and may just seem like an excuse. This is a points based system for goodness sake! And points should be correctly awarded without sentiments or errors. This is my humble opinion. I may be wrong though. I wish you good luck sir/madam. 2 Likes |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 6:06pm On Nov 10, 2012 |
whizkidy: Bros u still dey come here? Don't worry we will join you guys next year. Pressid must give all of us scholarship next year. Lol @Whizkidy: AMEN. I just saw the advert and thought that I should broadcast it here. I wish you the best sir. Take care |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 4:56pm On Nov 09, 2012 |
Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Scholarship Scheme for Postgraduate students http://www.studyandscholarships.com/2012/11/nigeria-lng-scholarship-scheme-for-postgraduate-students.html |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 2:35pm On Oct 21, 2012 |
"I never said this journey would be easy, and I won't promise that now. Yes, our path is harder, but it leads to a better place." -BARACK OBAMA |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 7:26pm On Oct 16, 2012 |
'Funmbi: Don't mention it, You're welcome. |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 7:22pm On Oct 16, 2012 |
logbon72: As for me, it's not money that is delaying me, but positive responses from potential supervisors, that I contacted (as directed by the application procedures), who need to give their consent (about availability of space) before I can go on to make a formal application. |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 7:58pm On Oct 15, 2012 |
'Funmbi: You can try: presidentialscholarshipscheme@gmail.com I believe it should work. |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 7:40pm On Oct 10, 2012 |
All PRESSID awardees who wish to join the facebook group: MAIDEN PRESSID SCHOLARS can now search for it on facebook and join the group. The creator of the group has now made it searchable. Thanks |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 11:52pm On Oct 08, 2012 |
dualprince: Mr DUALPRINCE: YOU'RE ALSO SOMEONE I ADMIRE SO MUCH FROM THE LITTLE INTERACTION HERE ON NAIRALAND, I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO IDENTIFY AND GREET YOU, BUT LIKE YOU KNOW, ACTIVITIES AND TIME DIDN'T PERMIT US ALL TO IDENTIFY OURSELVES... BUT MY CONSOLATION IS THAT, I BELIEVE I MUST HAVE SEEN YOU TODAY, AND YOU TOO, WOULD HAVE SEEN ME, WHETHER WE RECOGNIZED EACH OTHER OR NOT, SAME FOR ALL THE OTHER AWARDEES ...LOL... |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 11:33pm On Oct 08, 2012 |
logbon72: I SAW YOU FROM A DISTANCE, BUT I WASN'T OPPORTUNE TO GREET YOU, ALTHOUGH I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO. I ADMIRE THE PERSONALITY THAT YOU EXPRESSED SO FAR, HERE ON NAIRALAND, SO MUCH. VERY RESPONSIBLE AND DECENT... KEEP IT UP SIR |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 11:20pm On Oct 08, 2012 |
ijanarado: So so great to see all of us life today. PeralAdams, phatIon, Silence, logbon, nanaiky etc. God bless us allYEAH! IT WAS GREAT,... AND I WAS SO INSPIRED BY YOUR SPEECH... THAT WAS SO COURAGEOUS, AND INTELLIGENT TOO... KEEP IT UP MA'AM... *in R.kelly's voice* usually, I don't say this, but I think I'm just gonna go ahead and say it: I LOVE YOU ALL |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 11:07pm On Oct 01, 2012 |
GiantParrot: Hello forumites, if one's ultimate goal in postgraduate studies is getting a PhD, is a UK taught masters going to be helpful in actualizing that goal? I've been hearing stories about the importance of relevant research experience in obtaining PhD admissions and that US schools for instance do not consider taught masters degrees when evaluating applications for PhD degrees. Does anyone have any info on this? How about UK schools? do they accept taught masters degrees if one intends to go further for a PhD. Your responses will be very helpful. thanks. I contacted the graduate administrator of a UK university recently, and from the response I got, masters is not a prerequisite for PhD admission, what is most important is to find a potential supervisor who is willing to take you on as his/her PhD student, after contacting the supervisor with your CV attached and being able to convince, with overlapping research interest. But evidence of ability to do research in that area of interest (which I think a research masters-MPhil is enough to show or research work experience) can be an added advantage but not a prerequisite. I don't know much about US schools... "I no get GRE"...lol... |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 8:10pm On Oct 01, 2012 |
...Ok... Before it is too late (to apologize)... In the spirit of Nigeria's Independence anniversary, I want to use this opportunity to tender an unreserved apology to anyone and everyone who I've offended knowingly or unknowingly by any of my comments, views, opinions etc. so far. Although, this is an anonymous forum, I believe in peace, and anonymity is not, and shouldn't be an excuse for me to act or behave otherwise. Once again, I'M SORRY. |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 1:22pm On Sep 30, 2012 |
wizzle04: ...OK... Correction taken... |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 12:57am On Sep 30, 2012 |
I also want to say few things about a question earlier posted about: if any of the awardees would want to serve the country in Maiduguri. In my honest opinion I think that question is not too fair to Maiduguri as a place, because I believe security or insecurity is not a function of a place or region, and it is not so fair to label a place or region as permanently unsafe. What makes any patriotic Nigerian think that Maiduguri is a place that should be avoided forever? or a place that can't be the safest place in Nigeria in two years from now? I think patriotism (or maybe faith in Nigeria) should make Nigerians hope and wish that everywhere in Nigeria should be crisis-free. If it is about this "you are on your own" mentality, what makes you think it can't be the turn of your state tomorrow? Every human being naturally has the instinct to survive and avoid any perceived danger, if Maiduguri is unsafe, even a Maiduguri indigene may not like to work there while it's unsafe, same with if my own state or city or town is unsafe, I would also not like to work there under that condition, that doesn't mean I don't like my state and same for the Borno state indigene as well and this also applies to a non indigene too to an extent. Maiduguri was once peaceful and I believe it can be peaceful again, let us adopt a mentality of "we are all in this together" and stop tribalizing, politicizing, or regionalizing insecurity and hope that peace returns to all parts of Nigeria. MAIDUGURI CAN BE PEACEFUL AGAIN, WHY CAN'T ANY NIGERIAN WORK THERE THEN? I CAN. |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 12:11am On Sep 30, 2012 |
GiantParrot: Although, I didn't know much about the facts that you put forward, but one thing I must say is that: this write up is evidence-based, and I like that (although I honestly can't verify all the facts), I shouldn't lie for love...lol... But I love this to the extent that, if I had no stand or was indifferent about this issue of merit, I would have been more convinced by this (but I actually have a stand, I support merit completely, which actually makes this easier for me to like). This was just so articulate, "on point" etc. I guess GiantParrot would make a good lawyer as well, that's on a lighter note. I've said it before, Let me just re-emphasize it: Anybody that merit doesn't favour in a situation, still has a chance to work harder to have a good chance to be selected some other time, but in a quota based system, working harder to be better qualified does not improve one's chances, one would probably need to be BORN AGAIN! to another tribe, family, community, state etc. 1 Like |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 9:06pm On Sep 29, 2012 |
Elcherino4: @Immortal! Prof. Julius Okojie works unda d Nigerian gov't & has to dance to their tune. Even d GEJ has pple he is loyal to, datz 9ja 4 u. Mr. Elcherino4: Your write-up was very touching. Yes, I was awarded, but that has not successfully made me to shy away from reality, neither has it deceived me to think that this scheme is (or is going to be) the absolute solution to Nigeria's problem if the right infrastructure is not put in place in Nigerian universities and the nation in general, neither has it made me think that the problems of disunity or insecurity can be solved by this scheme or by awarding most or all the scholarships to educationally disadvantaged groups in the country (I don't mind forgoing my own award if that will make Nigerians unite, but we know that may just not be enough), neither has it changed what I stand for, and the reservations I have about altering criteria, the quality of the test, using WAEC results, delaying the final lists etc. (you can read my previous posts to verify), and also, Neither has it changed my belief in the use of merit (I may be wrong to think the use of merit will solve our problems better than the use of quota has done so far, but at least, I have a right to my opinion) despite the fact that, I also respect the rights of people who believe in quota, to their own opinion. As for me, I stand by merit even if it won't favour me & would be the reason why I won't be awarded (even if quota would have favoured me), but how many people who are in of support of quota would still support it, if it won't favour them (even if merit would have favoured them better)? The case of Nigeria is now so serious that, scholarships to 101 citizens with conditions that are not very nice (see guarantor's form for example) can not independently solve Nigeria's numerous problems, other things have to be put in place as well. Thanks for raising those issues anyway |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 10:51pm On Sep 28, 2012 |
dualprince: Well said... I CONCUR... |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 1:05pm On Sep 27, 2012 |
All awardees should please check their mailboxes for some additional information from NUC. Thanks |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 7:24am On Sep 25, 2012 |
This thread has so far (in my opinion) been the most decent I've seen on nairaland, with people freely expressing their opinions very responsibly. I know and understand that anybody who doesn't make the final list will not be very happy to miss this kind of opportunity due to the kind of test we did in Abuja (which I feel, almost everyone would feel that: with much more time could have been answered almost perfectly, and the test didn't really evaluate our abilities in our various fields), despite my reservations about the quality of the test, I want to clearly state here that: I WAS AWARDED THE SCHOLARSHIP WITHOUT "LOBBYING" WITH ANYONE OR INFLUENCING IT IN ANY OTHER WAY. Even if I can't verify the claims of other people, at least I can verify mine, even if others can possibly lie to me, I can't lie to myself. So I'm another 1/101 fraction of the 101 awardees who got the scholarship without knowing anyone to influence it, but God. However, as previously noted, being told a score by anyone does not mean it's the truth, I can't even trust the scores posted by people in this anonymous online forum anymore, how are you sure people are posting their true scores? Or that they aren't trying to arouse sympathy (which is quite easy to get if you post a higher score than you really got) under these circumstances? although, I didn't want to raise any controversy, mention names or say anything about it before, but now, I just want to point one fact out to buttress my point to anyone that has been very observant here that: even here on nairaland, some people have posted different scores on different occasions, which one is their "real score"? ...That is not very consistent, and for that observation alone, I'm sorry I can't trust any PRESSID score posted on nairaland again, and even changed my mind about those I trusted before. But that doesn't mean that all posted scores were wrong anyway. If WAEC results were truly used, it means that you'll need to know people's "true" waec results before making any judgement. based on what was previously explained, it's possible to score from as low as 5 to as high as 30 from WAEC results and test scores would be multiplied by 0.7 with 70 as the maximum score. so, in a hypothetical situation that someone with a "high test score" such as 80, but with "not a very good" WAEC result and scored just 5 points. That person will then score (80x0.7)+5=56+5=61, even someone who scored 50 (which is an average test score) but has 30points from waec will score higher (65) than the person in that hypothetical situation with a "high" test score. This is not to say that I supported the use of WAEC results (you can read my previous posts to verify) and someone (maybe whizkidy) even said it could be used to defend corruption or nepotism, but I'll prefer to say it this way: it actually makes it more difficult to know the final score because we can't know the quality of the WAEC result of all the candidates, which actually creates more controversies or uncertainties (the fact that I was awarded, should not blur my sense of judgement). So, it's better to actually find out if there are people who intended to study the same course with you that were awarded, but had the same or less scores than you in both the test and/or WAEC results, Then you have a right to complain or protest!. I still feel that we all should have made it, but it may not be too fair (on those who were awarded without any corruption or nepotism) to say it's all a SCAM. Imagine and consider that: there is no criteria that will favour all the 449 as long as it's 101 that'll be selected out of the 449, another criteria (whether quota or merit-based) may favour you but it will always be at the expense of some other people. If I didn't make it too, although I may not have talked or reacted the way you did, but it would surely have pained me too, so, I honestly feel the pain of those that didn't make it. Above all, better things lie ahead of us all whether with PRESSID or not. May God help us all (amen). |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 1:52am On Sep 24, 2012 |
Ayo 47: Congrat to everyone that made the list and I pray deep inside me for those that didn't for God's favour to envelope you all in all your endeavours.I have been following this topic for weeks now, writing down every useful details I know will be of great help in making my dream of graduating with a first class a reality.Am a student that just gain admission to study Economics and Statistics in UNIBEN and i pray everyday in my heart that God should help me graduate with a first class as I go to the university, just like you all.I will want to say you all are my mentor. My mentor, you can be of a great assistance in making this dream of mine a reality by sharing with me that little secret of yours you used in achieving this success with me, am ready to learn.My 2go id is:IROMINI 9 facebook id: AYO IROMINI.Please, i beg don't ingnore my post.GOD bless u for reading and even going further in sharing with me the tips i need to graduate with a first class. Mr. Ayo47: May God bless you too. Although, I don't think there is one perfect recipe for making a first class honours degree, because I think there are differences in factors which have effects on it such as: an individual's natural ability, personality, habits or quality, nature of the University or department of study (course content, volume, policy etc.), God's grace or favour (some people also describe this as being lucky, fortunate, favoured, blessed etc.) and so on. All these factors may not be the same for everybody & may differ from one undergraduate to the other, notwithstanding, I still think some things are quite general which you should try to apply to your own situation to "walk your own path" and "write your own history". I may not be entirely correct, but I think you need to: develop a very good attitude towards learning, have the right priorities, take every course serious (do each one like you want to get 100%, although you'll fall below that in reality, but not so low like if you set a low target for yourself and fall below it) i.e. Try to score A in almost every course, I repeat, TRY, Also try to know what's important to read and what isn't necessary, extraneous materials might be time consuming and a waste of time. The exams you'll be doing are internal exams, therefore, try to take good notes (or photocopy the notes of classmates that have good notes) and read and master your notes first or materials given to you by your lecturer before reading anything else like old notes, textbooks (if you need to or have the time to do so) and not the other way round (i.e. other materials before your lecturer's material), know that he/she would be the one to set exams and marking schemes. Study and understand each of your lecturers individually, try to know what they emphasize, answers they want and appreciate, be a good psychologist...lol... Be very observant, You can only do all these by attending lectures regularly because that's when you get to know some of their preferences. Read rigorously and try to know when and how you read best, and capitalize on that , but sometimes when your result doesn't reach what you want, just try to know your mistakes and learn from them...I can't say it all or know it all, but you can do it your own way, be the best of yourself... and also more importantly, hope for God's grace. But also remember, I consider it a better prayer to pray for what will be the best for you (because God knows) than to think you know the best (first class honours), and then pray for it. But do the best you truly can and leave the rest to God and pray that he blesses your work with the grade that will be the best for you. May God help us all (amen) 1 Like |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 1:58pm On Sep 22, 2012 |
Nice and educative post by Mr Logbon72. Thanks Please oh, I'm seeing a new notification here on my nairaland profile that I have a new PM email request, but I can't find the mail in my e-mailbox and I don't know who sent it. So, if you're the one that sent it & you're reading this, please resend the email request from my nairaland profile. Thanks |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 7:11am On Sep 22, 2012 |
Nkematics: Congratulations to all that made it, and for others like me that didn't make,let us take heart. It is not the end of the world for us. God hasn't abandoned us, and I believe He has made plans for us. God bless you all,God bless Nigeria. @Mr Nkematics: Thanks. May God continue to bless you sir (amen) 1 Like |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 7:09am On Sep 22, 2012 |
xlyze: Big congrats to pearladams, ij, phation and the rest that made it! Esp that extra favoured one extra candidate. I'm happy for you all and I thank God seriously on ur behalf. Keep d green-white-green flying high where ever u find urselves. Your new lives just started with a big BANG! @Mr xlyze: Thanks. May God continue to bless you sir (amen). |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 7:04am On Sep 22, 2012 |
GiantParrot: Congrats to all those who made the list; for those who did not make the list I believe there will be more opportunities in future. Your first class will definitely count for something no matter how long it takes, just keep the fire burning. I happen to be among the shortlisted persons who have not applied for admission. I am not aware of any of the 25 schools that is still open for September 2012 admissions or January 2013 admissions. I guess one would have to apply for September 2013. If any one has a contrary or different opinion or information, I would appreciate that you let us know so we can factor that into our upcoming decisions.Mr Giantparrot: I also had this question about the personality of the guarantor when I saw that information. Or can the guarantor be just anybody? If not, what should his/her qualities, qualification etc be?. Please, anyone who has been able to clarify or verify this from NUC should let us know. Thanks. |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 7:01am On Sep 22, 2012 |
Nanaiky: @phatlon,i guess i am in ur shoes as regrds not avn applied to schools.....pls can i have ur contact,...email/phone no....tnx bro @Ms Nanaiky: yes you can ma, the pleasure is mine . I've sent you an email request PM from your nairaland profile. Once you check and reply that mail in the mailbox of the email account you used to open your nairaland account, the reply will come to my email address and we can start communicating PRIVATELY *turns attention to the others* Yeah! Privately! and how and where this goes totally depends on miss Nanaiky, the ball is fully in her court, she's fully in control...lol... #justKidding #okBYE. |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 6:55am On Sep 22, 2012 |
dualprince: hi forumites, i wish to ask for some clarifications just in case any one has answer to my question... while its clear that one can apply to more than university, can someone apply for a course not listed in the engineering and science discipline for example since they stated "etc" on the website? Pls guys respond asap as it may not be easy to secure admission in a field not related to your undergraduate course>>>> Mr Dualprince: This is a clarification that I've needed, ever since I saw the advert. But strictly based on what was in the advert, the use of: "allied" and "etc." shows that other courses apart from the stated ones would be allowed, but they ("allied" and "etc." courses) were not well defined or described. For example, can one register for an MSc, M.Phil or Ph.D degree which has a different name (and could be a universal set e.g. Biology, Zoology, botany etc.) but contains those ones (which are actually subsets e.g. Molecular biology, genetics etc ) specifically stated, and then specialize one's research in any of the areas listed or covered by "allied" or "etc." that they're willing to sponsor?, or must one find a school offering the degrees using the names of, or named with those names listed or those which qualify for "allied" or "etc." in the advert? Please I'll like to hear you thoughts about these, Ladies and gentlemen. |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 4:19am On Sep 22, 2012 |
SilENSE: @Mr Silense: Thanks for the advice (about applying to other schools as well because of the inherent uncertainties in almost any admission process). I guess that will be a good idea. It seems the NUC's statement insinuated that too, by using the word: "any", and not using "only one" or "the university you previously selected in your application" etc. in the statement: "apply to any of the top 25 universities approved for the scheme". Or what do you think, ladies and gentlemen? |
Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 4:10am On Sep 22, 2012 |
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Education / Re: Pressid Scholarship Aptitude Test Scores - First Class Graduates by PhatIon: 4:09am On Sep 22, 2012 |
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