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Stellyhardy:
Good morning guys,just picked up my package yesterday and I was refused due to insufficient financial resources with a balance of 8million naira o....I am a graduate of agricultural science although I got admission to study sociology(bsc) in Canada coz I've always loved the course.
A guy with a sharp mouth told me yesterday told me they might still not give the visa if I get more money and reapply because sociology is another course entirely different from agriculture.
So my ppu do you think I should ignore him and reapply coz my school already sent me another admission letter for September or I should apply for Msc (although I've tried it with no luck getting a supervisor) thanks

idogbo:
Please I have been trying to make payment with my naira debit, master card from ecobank for my application fee and I am getting unsuccessful message, please can someone help me out....suggestions will be much appreciated

thesoj:
There's been a number of posts on why PGD/PDC denials are high.

Before leaping to quick conclusions on these denial rates, there are a number of things to consider.

For example, many PGD/PGC applicants:
1. pick random courses that don't fit their prior education
2. have not learned how to write a good SOP (MSc applicants learn this while applying to schools), thus write sloppy SOPs to the VO
3. hurriedly apply to CIC and put their documents together in a haphazard way
4. have not identified exactly how the skills from a PGD/PGC program would advance their careers, and can't strategically communicate why PGD/PGC to the VO

If you want to get a TRV with a PGD/PGC admission, you need to treat your application to CIC very very seriously. Everything about your application has to show that you are a very serious applicant, in order to dispel the notion that you applied for a PGD/PGC because it is easy. As michV wrote, your SOP has to be professionally written; same for your whole application.

Your TRV application should show that you put a lot of time into it; show that you are not a run-off-the-mill PGD/PGC applicant. Give the VO a professional impression about you.

Unfortunately most PGD/PGC applicants are in a hurry to get admission, and are in a hurry to get a visa, which leads to a rushed TRV application. You know the outcome. Visa denial.

Canada doesn't want lazy people. It wants smart brilliant people. Impress the VO, and the likelihood that you'd get your TRV will go up considerably.

VOs give the benefit of the doubt to MSc applicants, but if you are going for a PGD/PGC you have to dispel any suspicions that the VO has about you. Get to work!

Eraytee:
did you declare ur previous bsc (agriculture) in your application? then at what age are you going for another bsc? you need alot to proof to convince the VO.

bsc program always need buoyant financial power over a long period of time, so i wasnt surprised with the reason pointed by the VO, the continuity of your study over the years is wot is considered not your present bal, you must be able to convince the VO with a very sure and good source of money that can take care of ur studies over time. i'll advice you should still give M.sc a shot if ur CGPA is sound.

Eraytee:
did you declare ur previous bsc (agriculture) in your application? then at what age are you going for another bsc? you need alot to proof to convince the VO.

bsc program always need buoyant financial power over a long period of time, so i wasnt surprised with the reason pointed by the VO, the continuity of your study over the years is wot is considered not your present bal, you must be able to convince the VO with a very sure and good source of money that can take care of ur studies over time. i'll advice you should still give M.sc a shot if ur CGPA is sound.

Eraytee:
did you declare ur previous bsc (agriculture) in your application? then at what age are you going for another bsc? you need alot to proof to convince the VO.

bsc program always need buoyant financial power over a long period of time, so i wasnt surprised with the reason pointed by the VO, the continuity of your study over the years is wot is considered not your present bal, you must be able to convince the VO with a very sure and good source of money that can take care of ur studies over time. i'll advice you should still give M.sc a shot if ur CGPA is sound.

Eraytee:
did you declare ur previous bsc (agriculture) in your application? then at what age are you going for another bsc? you need alot to proof to convince the VO.

bsc program always need buoyant financial power over a long period of time, so i wasnt surprised with the reason pointed by the VO, the continuity of your study over the years is wot is considered not your present bal, you must be able to convince the VO with a very sure and good source of money that can take care of ur studies over time. i'll advice you should still give M.sc a shot if ur CGPA is sound.

Osemigho:
Awaiting decision

platypelloid:
Hell house.
Has anybody heard from UBC fall September admission please

freeradical:
I applied for MSc thesis biochemistry at UBC and I haven't heard from them. I guess the applications are still under review so let's stay patient.

Stellyhardy:
Good morning guys,just picked up my package yesterday and I was refused due to insufficient financial resources with a balance of 8million naira o....I am a graduate of agricultural science although I got admission to study sociology(bsc) in Canada coz I've always loved the course.
A guy with a sharp mouth told me yesterday told me they might still not give the visa if I get more money and reapply because sociology is another course entirely different from agriculture.
So my ppu do you think I should ignore him and reapply coz my school already sent me another admission letter for September or I should apply for Msc (although I've tried it with no luck getting a supervisor) thanks

freeradical:
I applied for MSc thesis biochemistry at UBC and I haven't heard from them. I guess the applications are still under review so let's stay patient.

olatuns2016:
@spatz81
Well done sir, best u silent on mba from experiencess shared on this platform. ...
Am also in d same shoe....because of d 2.2 !.....
I jus got a school (tru)4 pgd bfor msc...
In ur case , how much was charge 4 initial fee ? And how do pay?.
Best if luck

cube2nerdy:
Reveived a mail that I should forward my passport within 30days.

I'm an online applicant. School of choice is University of Regina (MAsc Process Systems Eng).

Could this be the fortune sign?
Please I want to go to Lagos to send same. Pleaasee any advice to me will be appreciated (what docs to carry along, etc)?
I also need Lagos VAC phone contact. Please could someone provide for me? The number in their web doesnt seem functional.

Also any URegina Process and Petroleum Systema Engineering masters current or past students in d house?

Please help me asap

Arcayo:
First Application - November 27, 2015.
Documents submitted
1. All cic study permit forms
2. Secondary and Post secondary credentials
3. SOA about N8m+ self sponsor
4. Reference letter from working place
5. Leave letter
6. All employment letters from 2006 (finished service sep 2005)
7. Wife's passport biodata page and birth cert
8. Children's passport bio data page and birth cert. (2 in number)
9. SOP. Stating why am going for Construction Management after holding a position of Project manager in in construction company.
10. Old passport with South Africa visa showing travel history 2008.
11. Birth certificate
12. Affidavit of correction of date of birth of my WAEC cert.
13. Receipt of $1500 deposit through reserve my seat.
14. LOA
15. WES Evaluation (serves as Transcript)

Thank you guy I really appreciate you all the I wish all TRV hopefuls success

Stellyhardy:
Good morning guys,just picked up my package yesterday and I was refused due to insufficient financial resources with a balance of 8million naira o....I am a graduate of agricultural science although I got admission to study sociology(bsc) in Canada coz I've always loved the course.
A guy with a sharp mouth told me yesterday told me they might still not give the visa if I get more money and reapply because sociology is another course entirely different from agriculture.
So my ppu do you think I should ignore him and reapply coz my school already sent me another admission letter for September or I should apply for Msc (although I've tried it with no luck getting a supervisor) thanks

SURGEE:
Yea, Civil and Environmental Engineering. Its being a while I checked gradcafe actually. That's cool then, lemme check the site again.
Thanks.

Surgee

elimsme:
If u check gradcafe u will notice that admission offers have already bin given out in January. From my findings from previous applicants, I was told the admissions appen in january, and other applicant will only be offered admission, if the people offerred admission already reject the offer and this process will continue till end of April. So dear frnds, if u are yet to get an admission offer and UBC is ur only choice, u might have to start applying to other schs.


However, We can stil all trust God dt some pple will reject their offer and we will b admitted...

Osemigho:
There is still time. Only few programs had given admission. I believe late February- mid March is when all but few programs would make final decisions.

It will end with praises. We shall receive good news we desire and worked hard for. We will be favoured.

elimsme:
From my findings from previous applicants, I was told the admissions appen in january, and other applicant will only be offered admission, if the people offerred admission already reject the offer and this process will continue till end of April.

Nievel:
Hello guys. Great job everyone is doing.
Pls who knows the days and time British council Lagos allows collection of ielts results. I have searched everywhere even called the number on the site no response. Pls help, thanx.

wiljen120:
All praise and worship belongs to Allah (SWT) for the approval of my TRV, which of his favors will I deny? None.

Application Timeline:

Online route and upfront medical

Application and biometrics - Nov. 14
Medical passed - Dec 16
Passport request and passport submitted - Jan 31
Passport collected - Feb 7
correspondence letter - Feb 8

Programme: MEng Information Security, Concordia University Montreal

Please I have a question @folaroyal, michv, thesoj, osemigbo and all other gurus in the house, my proposed programme has already started since January 9, 2017 and I can't meet up with the winter admission again according to the school. How do I solve this issue? Should I apply to defer my admission and apply for study permit extension here in Nigeria?
Please, what's the best way to tackle this issue? Thanks



Which all TRV hopefuls success

Megziflips:
Actually not exactly the case. With regards to the fall (September) term, January is usually early admissions for those (special strong) applicants that they definitely want to get, and usually those that had contact with a faculty prior and the faculty had strong interest in the student - and usually a very small percentage of admitted applicants.

In general, the bulk of the responses is sent out between February and April (in some cases could be later). Students with top profiles usually get response first in February, along with reject decisions for the "really bad" applicants that they are definitely not gonna accept for not meeting some metrics (for example if your GPA, TOEFL or GRE is way below cutoff, or your profile clearly shows that you have no reason to be applying to said program) - if you start your SOP with "I fucking hate [insert school's name here]" you'd likely be in this group.

At this point the applicants left ifln the pile are "considerable" applicants. That is, your profile isn't extremely better in comparison to other applicants, and your profile isn't so bad that they'd definitely reject you (you meet all initial cutoffs).

Admission decisions at this point will be allocated based on availability of slots and comparison to other applicants on the pile. If the slots are filled, you will be waitlisted, with the assumption that someone occupying one of the slots might reject their offer. In the event that someone does, they then give consideration to the waitlisted applicants.

This process is rather holistic and not as straight forward as one might assume. The idea of a strong applicant is rather subjective, for example, in escaping the waitlisted pile your area of interest is of great significance. If your area of interest is A, and the person who rejected his offer is in the area B, even if you had significantly better grades/scores, the next best applicant with similar interest in B will likely be selected over you.


Disclaimer:
This response is written based on my observation of Science and Engineering programs. Might be very subjective and may vary a bit. It also strictly applies to just fall (September) applicants.

wiljen120:
All praise and worship belongs to Allah (SWT) for the approval of my TRV, which of his favors will I deny? None.

Application Timeline:

Online route and upfront medical

Application and biometrics - Nov. 14
Medical passed - Dec 16
Passport request and passport submitted - Jan 31
Passport collected - Feb 7
correspondence letter - Feb 8

Programme: MEng Information Security, Concordia University Montreal

Please I have a question @folaroyal, michv, thesoj, osemigbo and all other gurus in the house, my proposed programme has already started since January 9, 2017 and I can't meet up with the winter admission again according to the school. How do I solve this issue? Should I apply to defer my admission and apply for study permit extension here in Nigeria?
Please, what's the best way to tackle this issue? Thanks
Which all TRV hopefuls success

elimsme:
Nice Observation, bt if you check thegradcafe, pple have already been offered admission for FALL TERM, which is contrary to ur obeservation..

However, I believe God will favour us all, me too am stil very hopeful..

January is usually early admissions for those (special strong) applicants that they definitely want to get, and usually those that had contact with a faculty prior and the faculty had strong interest in the student - and usually a very small percentage of admitted applicants.

WESTERNCR:
What a write up....kudos to you @thesoj. God bless you real good for this insightful write up. I am sure it will be of benefit to lots of ppu on this forum.

wiljen120:
All praise and worship belongs to Allah (SWT) for the approval of my TRV, which of his favors will I deny? None.

Application Timeline:

Online route and upfront medical

Application and biometrics - Nov. 14
Medical passed - Dec 16
Passport request and passport submitted - Jan 31
Passport collected - Feb 7
correspondence letter - Feb 8

Programme: MEng Information Security, Concordia University Montreal

Please I have a question @folaroyal, michv, thesoj, osemigbo and all other gurus in the house, my proposed programme has already started since January 9, 2017 and I can't meet up with the winter admission again according to the school. How do I solve this issue? Should I apply to defer my admission and apply for study permit extension here in Nigeria?
Please, what's the best way to tackle this issue? Thanks



Which all TRV hopefuls success

wiljen120:
All praise and worship belongs to Allah (SWT) for the approval of my TRV, which of his favors will I deny? None.

Application Timeline:

Online route and upfront medical

Application and biometrics - Nov. 14
Medical passed - Dec 16
Passport request and passport submitted - Jan 31
Passport collected - Feb 7
correspondence letter - Feb 8

Programme: MEng Information Security, Concordia University Montreal

Please I have a question @folaroyal, michv, thesoj, osemigbo and all other gurus in the house, my proposed programme has already started since January 9, 2017 and I can't meet up with the winter admission again according to the school. How do I solve this issue? Should I apply to defer my admission and apply for study permit extension here in Nigeria?
Please, what's the best way to tackle this issue? Thanks



Which all TRV hopefuls success

Folaroyal:
Fortunately... The so called sharp mouth guy has given you a sound advise on choice of proposed program!!...(if you declared your initial Agric BSc) But as you said; its your choice to consider which is most suitable to you. Study recent posts and get more advises that can help your decision.
Meanwhile... Note that N8m may equal to N0m under some circumstances.... Recent lodgement... Commensurable to your salary/earnings.... Irregular statement history!
Just calm down and look back at thesoj recent post.... In case you wish to reapply though.
Regards.

wiljen120:
All praise and worship belongs to Allah (SWT) for the approval of my TRV, which of his favors will I deny? None.

Application Timeline:

Online route and upfront medical

Application and biometrics - Nov. 14
Medical passed - Dec 16
Passport request and passport submitted - Jan 31
Passport collected - Feb 7
correspondence letter - Feb 8

Programme: MEng Information Security, Concordia University Montreal

Please I have a question @folaroyal, michv, thesoj, osemigbo and all other gurus in the house, my proposed programme has already started since January 9, 2017 and I can't meet up with the winter admission again according to the school. How do I solve this issue? Should I apply to defer my admission and apply for study permit extension here in Nigeria?
Please, what's the best way to tackle this issue? Thanks



Which all TRV hopefuls success

Megziflips:
Let me quote myself again



I never inferred that people aren't offered animations in January. I simply pointed out that this is an exception rather than the norm. Virtually all of these applicants will be highly desirable applicants, cream of the top of the applicant pool and lonely already had assurances from faculties prior to application.

If possible you may try inquiring of any of their profile.