₦airaland Forum

dejilale:
Hello seniors, pls I really need clarification on this;
I am 29,I graduated in 2010 with a 2/2 (CGPA 2.9) and I intend going for my masters in canada. What are my chances pls.

bjmme:
you can get Pgd not master

blaugrana82:
2.90 and you got masters admission? what year, course and how did u do it? cos schools in Canada aren't accepting anything less than 3/4 which is equivalent to 3.75 CGPA for masters. so I'm still wondering how u got a masters program admission with 2.90 CGPA if truly. pls enlighten us. it would be highly appreciated

andre99:
I'm really getting confused here, @lawmerchant said i can easily get a masters admission with a 3.73 CGPA, @snoop4dem also said he got a masters admission for a CGPA as low as 2.9, @blaugrana82 said it is not possible to get admitted with a CGPA lower than 3.75, it is always stated on university's website admission requirement have atleast Grade B, I already got an offer letter from a college, shoud i go ahead with my visa application? People with experience shd enlighten us here.

andre99:
Hello house, what are my chances of getting a TRV, i av a 2:1 with a CGPA of 3.73, i intend going for a PGC instead of a Masters program, i hope it's not a red flag to the VO.

thesoj:
Yep, you can get a master's admission with that CGPA (though it would require an amazing application as well as a strategic choice of schools). uOttawa on their website somewhere states that they accept 2:2 for some programs (e.g. Electronic Business Technologies and some other programs). @MichaelFinn a long time ago (part 8, I think) got admission to uOttawa with a 2.54 CGPA. I can also imagine that some other schools with a 2:1 requirement may accept a 2:2 student with an extremely good application (excellent recommendation letters, relevant work experience, extraordinary SOP, personal contact with the admissions office, etc).

Your work is cut out for you, but you can do it!

What is your course of interest?

o2:
Do we have a ghanian on this thread. I need to know whethe I can come in to ghana with naira to buy dollar. Can I get the dolla at a cheaper rrate.

Ethan45:
Forgive me if i may but did you carry foodstuffs along with you and did they have your baggage checked? People be like dont take this and that, you may be charged and your stuffs thrown away, can you pls enlighten me if you took any stuff like indomie or diary(milk) products.Thanks for the info Bro,what is good for bonnyface is good for bonnyyash.

Folafetty:
Hi Kriss congrat again on your Visa

I just want to ask did CIC ask you to present a new offer letter before medicals? I reapplied since March 23rd and it's more than 14 weeks already, just really bodered.
Thanks

Buskod:
33000 @ IOM

Gastuso:
Bro don't overwork yourself on this issue to avoid unnecessary tension. Your RSA account according to CIC is part of ur POF if you have one. If you are a member of any registered Coperative society, you can get a statement from them and it form part of your POF. I can't mislead you in this regard, but the onus of accepting or rejecting this piece of information lies within you.
Best of luck

Tosyne16:
I applied to Canadian Mennonite university for their pre-professional program in nursing. It's quite a young school...its inception is just about twenty years. It's a Christian School (Mennonites). The tuition is less expensive like you said and they have a 20percent discount for international students from developing countries. I am still in Nigeria but from what I have read, watched and heard about the school...its genuine and fast coming up. I asked a brother in Winnipeg and he said he knows the schools but it's normal popular because it's still new sort of. I feel it's a place I will enjoy being in for at least a year till I cross to nursing school. Someone on thisnthread who knows Winnipeg can all help out. That's d summary I can give

Duchynwa:
I want to share my testimony here and thank u guys for the nice work u have been doing here. I have been a silent follower of this thread and I must confess that I am impressed by the selfless help being rendered well by you my wonderful people. Keep up the good work and may God bless us all.

I submitted my first visa application /study permit on January 31st 2016 with an up front medicals. On 13th March, I got an email that my processed passport has been dispatched to VAC office and upon collection, I was denied.

Reasons :
1)that I don't have enough money to pay my tuition fees without working in canada (by the way I was given a full Scholarship clearly stated in my admission letter) and,
2.that I may not return to Nigeria after my studies due to lack of assets here.

I addressed the concerns raised by the Visa officer and replied on 31st March (I was suppose to resume in May 1st, spring term).

To the glory of God who is ever faithful, the Holy Spirit my greatest friend and through the intercession of the Sweet Virgin, Our Lady of Perpetual Help whose Son refuses Her nothing,on 24th June, I got an email with a letter that the study permit has been approved and that my visa has been issued.
I also got very lucky, my supervisor approved deferment of my admission a day to the deadline before my admission will be automatically revoked.
So I will be starting this fall.

I must admit that the denial wasnt funny at all and the waiting was something else especially when I couldn't meet up with the Spring term n my supervisor refused to defer my admission because I have been denied visa earlier.

In all I give God all the glory.
For those of you who have been denied before, dont give up, dust it off n try again and for those who are still awaiting response from the embassy keep hopes alive and pray, the God that did it for me at the eleventh hr must surely arise on your behalf. Amen. It can only be God in whom all things are made perfect. I have be following this thread n have read stuffs people point out here as a case for possible denial but I told myself, my case is different if there are any lapses in my application, God pls perfect it. He did it for and will surely do it for all the hopeful here if you believe.

If anybody is going to Ontario this fall, I'll love if we hook up.
Thanks and God bless us all

Duchynwa:
I want to share my testimony here and thank u guys for the nice work u have been doing here. I have been a silent follower of this thread and I must confess that I am impressed by the selfless help being rendered well by you my wonderful people. Keep up the good work and may God bless us all.

I submitted my first visa application /study permit on January 31st 2016 with an up front medicals. On 13th March, I got an email that my processed passport has been dispatched to VAC office and upon collection, I was denied.

Reasons :
1)that I don't have enough money to pay my tuition fees without working in canada (by the way I was given a full Scholarship clearly stated in my admission letter) and,
2.that I may not return to Nigeria after my studies due to lack of assets here.

I addressed the concerns raised by the Visa officer and replied on 31st March (I was suppose to resume in May 1st, spring term).

To the glory of God who is ever faithful, the Holy Spirit my greatest friend and through the intercession of the Sweet Virgin, Our Lady of Perpetual Help whose Son refuses Her nothing,on 24th June, I got an email with a letter that the study permit has been approved and that my visa has been issued.
I also got very lucky, my supervisor approved deferment of my admission a day to the deadline before my admission will be automatically revoked.
So I will be starting this fall.

I must admit that the denial wasnt funny at all and the waiting was something else especially when I couldn't meet up with the Spring term n my supervisor refused to defer my admission because I have been denied visa earlier.

In all I give God all the glory.
For those of you who have been denied before, dont give up, dust it off n try again and for those who are still awaiting response from the embassy keep hopes alive and pray, the God that did it for me at the eleventh hr must surely arise on your behalf. Amen. It can only be God in whom all things are made perfect. I have be following this thread n have read stuffs people point out here as a case for possible denial but I told myself, my case is different if there are any lapses in my application, God pls perfect it. He did it for and will surely do it for all the hopeful here if you believe.

If anybody is going to Ontario this fall, I'll love if we hook up.
Thanks and God bless us all

Huzzie:
Thanks man...
Spouse's document
All Application forms including Representative form ( Me)
Letter of purpose
Invitation letter
Marriage certificate
Change of name
Letter of employment (spouse)
Vacation letter
Certificates; birth cert, WAEC, Diploma, B.Tech, AAT, NYSC
CV


My documents
Landed property documents
Financial statements $6000+
Study permit and work permit (coop)
My letter of employment (coop) and confirmation of studies letter from school
Two months pay stub
Transcripts.

I did everything from Canada, addressed it to Ghana
The Visa Officer,
High Commission of Canada,
Visa section,
P.O. Box 1639,
Accra, Ghana.

Just a pointer to anybody applying for SOWP, if you don't see the "proof of relationship" as one of the required, you have to double check your answers. I guess this was the only thing that I missed in the first application.
Proof of finances wasn't one of the required, but man one must be wise.....

thesoj:
Yep, you can get a master's admission with that CGPA (though it would require an amazing application as well as a strategic choice of schools). uOttawa on their website somewhere states that they accept 2:2 for some programs (e.g. Electronic Business Technologies and some other programs). @MichaelFinn a long time ago (part 8, I think) got admission to uOttawa with a 2.54 CGPA. I can also imagine that some other schools with a 2:1 requirement may accept a 2:2 student with an extremely good application (excellent recommendation letters, relevant work experience, extraordinary SOP, personal contact with the admissions office, etc).

Your work is cut out for you, but you can do it!

What is your course of interest?

KayPapi:
Praise God!!!. How did you resolve those 2 reasons you gave, your advice is much appreciated. Congrats once again

thesoj:
It's not a red flag whatsoever as long as you can explain to the VO why a PGC not a masters. There are totally legitimate reasons for choosing a PGC over a masters, e.g. a more practical education with skills that immediately translate to the workplace, a less theoretical education, better understanding of industry needs, etc.
I don't think a legitimate explanation to the VO is that you chose a PGC because of the easier admission process. You have to think of an advantage of the PGC course exactly over a masters equivalent. Tip: look at the list of courses in your PGC program and compare them to the equivalent courses would you take in a masters program and identify & describe the advantages that informed your choice.
In any case, a 3.73 CGPA is good enough to get admission to a masters program so long as you apply to at least three masters programs (personally I would apply to four if I had your CGPA) and you put together an excellent application.

Damayor12:
Hello, what program are you going for? And did you make a 2.1 GPA?
Thanks.

Damayor12:
Hello, what program are you going for? And did you make a 2.1 GPA?
Thanks.

Duchynwa:
I want to share my testimony here and thank u guys for the nice work u have been doing here. I have been a silent follower of this thread and I must confess that I am impressed by the selfless help being rendered well by you my wonderful people. Keep up the good work and may God bless us all.
I submitted my first visa application /study permit on January 31st 2016 with an up front medicals. On 13th March, I got an email that my processed passport has been dispatched to VAC office and upon collection, I was denied.
Reasons :
1)that I don't have enough money to pay my tuition fees without working in canada (by the way I was given a full Scholarship clearly stated in my admission letter) and,
2.that I may not return to Nigeria after my studies due to lack of assets here.
I addressed the concerns raised by the Visa officer and replied on 31st March (I was suppose to resume in May 1st, spring term).
To the glory of God who is ever faithful, the Holy Spirit my greatest friend and through the intercession of the Sweet Virgin, Our Lady of Perpetual Help whose Son refuses Her nothing,on 24th June, I got an email with a letter that the study permit has been approved and that my visa has been issued.
I also got very lucky, my supervisor approved deferment of my admission a day to the deadline before my admission will be automatically revoked.
So I will be starting this fall.
I must admit that the denial wasnt funny at all and the waiting was something else especially when I couldn't meet up with the Spring term n my supervisor refused to defer my admission because I have been denied visa earlier.
In all I give God all the glory.
For those of you who have been denied before, dont give up, dust it off n try again and for those who are still awaiting response from the embassy keep hopes alive and pray, the God that did it for me at the eleventh hr must surely arise on your behalf. Amen. It can only be God in whom all things are made perfect. I have be following this thread n have read stuffs people point out here as a case for possible denial but I told myself, my case is different if there are any lapses in my application, God pls perfect it. He did it for and will surely do it for all the hopeful here if you believe.
If anybody is going to Ontario this fall, I'll love if we hook up.
Thanks and God bless us all

Governoryomi:
Hello, please who is in Sheridan College. Do they request international students to make a tuition deposit, as a condition for the admission?

Thanks.

Arcayo:
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LIST OF TRV HOPEFULS (FALL 2016)

1. Cjrex501;march 30, U of Rcc Toronto, PGC, Online
2. Bjstarpex; march 03, mun, Masters, paper route,Medical request
3. Folafetty: March 23, Niagara College, paper route
4. horlami2: March 20th, Georgian college, Upfront med, PGC, Online
5. Thedreamchaser: April 7, conestoga, PGC, Online
6. Opeyeminas: April 7 Conestoga, pgd, paper route, Upfront medicals. Medical Passed
7. Snoop4dem; April 11th, Uni of Victoria, masters, paper route,Medical Passed Approved June 24th Congrats
8. CassetteBoy: April 11th. UofT. Masters. Online route.
9. Grandcommander April 13, Conestoga College, PGC, Paper route, Upfront Medicals.
10. wayaa007: April 19, Georgian college, PGC, paper route
11. burrytee: April 19, conestoga, Pgc paper route, upfrnt medical. Delayed
12. Deda3103: April 26th MSc, Uni of Saskatchewan, online route
13. Ajibade001 April 27 M.Sc. Online
University of Saskatchewan.
14. qwertyasdf May 03, University of
Saskatchewan, PhD, Paper route, upfront medicals. Medical passed
15. Rhegina May 4 U of M, masters paper route upfront medicals, Medical Passed
16. abestine: May 12, MSc, Umanitoba, paper route, upfront medicals, Medical passed
17. 3jays: May 20th, PGC, Georgian college, online route, upfront medicals
18. greatlifeis89:May 24, Seneca, PGC, Paper route. Upfront Medicals, Medical Passed
19. Ayoadeoyatokun: May 25, Seneca, PGC,Paper route
20. tangled: May 26 Umanitoba MBA, Online route, Upfront medicals
21. aliACCA :May 26 U of M, masters paper route upfront medicals
22. Matthew2120: June 1st, Masters, Paper route, Centennial college ,
23. moe0164 . Saskatchewan poly June 1st.. Paper route, awaiting medicals
24. emma4eva: June 3 MEng, Online. Ryerson University
25. Ikcbn: June 10th Niagara college, paper route. Medical (Passed)
26. abmendozer: June 13, Masters, Paper route, Geogian College
27. Ymc007: June 14, masters, paper route, Dalhousie University
28. Giov: June 16th Brandon University, Masters Paper Route. Upfront Medicals
29. Arcayo: June 19th PGC, Conestoga online route, upfront medicals
30. Olubee22: June 24th, St Mary Uni, UG, online
31. Faroukfahima: June 28th, Adv Dip, Conestoga College,Paper Route
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Kriss77:
Like i said earlier...i was not asked any question.
Buh i actually planned to tell d officer dat..
*i need to sort out my accommodation ahead of time and probably engage myself in tutorials dat is being organised by current student...meaning u intend to study ahead...and i believe is allowed....

So i believe we all need to calm down..this POE of a thing na hype....
And d thought of how am gonna defend my sef at d POE didn't make me enjoy my meal throughout inside d plane....The more we approach toronto the more scary i get....

blaugrana82:
... I was so inquisitive I had to confirm from Uni Ottawa site for electronic business technology. bros abeg no school in Canada accepts less than a 2.1 for masters and the 2.1 must be a very strong one except are ready to keep spending 26,000 naira = 100 Canadian dollars to each schools. 3.73 is almost 3.75 CGPA so he could try out some schools but my bro e too hard walahi. I'm just been very sincere with u

opeyeminas:
don't think u av d right to tell me am advising some1 falsely. If u could read wat I wrote I said dats wat I did nd it worked for me Cus I scanned my transcript and it was wat I used in gaining admission.