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Nice exposition.

olayiwola9: The cutoff posted here are real and 100% authentic. If u scaled through congrats pop champagne, if not carry ur self come ife and get connected. Peace
my no is 08084048660

well spoken mon amie. Networking is necessary.

olayiwola9: @ all even if you don't meet the cut off all you need to do is get somebody to help you do an admission request, i didn't meet the cutt off for my course but this morning i was able to submt the admission request.

Don't worry man, for the good work you are doing, God will definitely see you through.

olayiwola9: faculty of technology cut off marks for 2012/2013
mech eng- merit 235, lagos 235, ekiti 235, ogun 231, ondo 228, osun 233, oyo 224, elds 200
elect elect- merit 236, lagos 230, ekiti 231, ogun 235, ondo 235, osun 235, oyo 236 elds 226
comp sci wt mth- merit 236, all catchment 236, elds 216
comp wt econs- merit 245, all catchment 238, elds 229
civil eng- merit 233, lag/ekiti/ondo 233, ogun 225, osun 230, oyo 230, elds 200
chem eng- merit 236, lag/ekiti/ondo 228, ogun/oyo 232, osun 233 elds 219
agric eng- all 200
mat science- all 200
food sci and tech- all 200
food eng- all 200
that is the 2012/2013 cuttt off for the faculty of tech. any questions comment u can reach me on 08084048660. no flashing pls cos am in oau campus right now

Oh my God. I hope this is it. Thanks man

olayiwola9: The cut off marks are out and i have that of the following faculties with me. Technology, administration and arts. Will post them in a jiffy

hmmm.......hope u aren't pulling our legs here? We're waiting oh

That's right maleeq, teach them, school them.......you're the bomb.

zurbby: someone should please paste the cutoff marks for faculty of tech....ejooooor

you don't have to worry man. I saw your name in the admission list soon to be released.

Hi guys, how's the wait going? Going by the trend, what do you think the cut off is gonna be 4 faculty of technology?

You gotta love mech. Mech rules!!!

Good morning fellow aspirants. I think this is the week when we finally see the complete departmental cut off marks. We've got to triple our prayers. Wishing you all a great week ahead.

Thanks eedriyz.

^^^abeg allow us to chill out joor. After all no be everybody cut off don comot. Even when cut off comot finish, we go still dey joke. We go exceed whatever they release as cut off in Jesus name!!! Can I hear ur Amen? Please forward your tithes, seeds to this first bank account no: 02875428942. The ministry must keep moving to the permanent site (OAU).

Wizarddprince: then u guys should do us d honour of chekin it 4 us pls

Sorry man, am just an aspirant like you. Am not on campus.

Most people on campus are preparing for exams. They may not have time to go checking for cut-off, unlike us.

Now this forum is getting interesting.......make other faculties release their own. God dey!

eedriyz: There isn't anything like google 2checkout. We have google checkout and 2checkout (2co). I've never use the former (google checkout) but I'm using the latter (2co). Make sure you have either of your National ID, drivers license and International passport available (you would need any of them). You would need to pay a kind of signup fee (it's a one time payment). Usually below $50. You may be lucky to find a coupon code that will help you waive that or reduce the cost. Just choose payoneer as your preferred payout method. You will be taken to payoneer's website to register. The card will be linked and will be sent to you. Mine got to my door step from New York in 47 days time. Check 2checkout.com

please how did you make the initial payment/sign up fee?

76Naira: I have personally been to the embassy in Atlanta and I can say I was reasonably convinced the people I met that day have no business working in a foreign embassy, especially not in a country like the US.
One of the people I met, while speaking with a friend over the phone said "my dear, I was just bored at home and decided to come do some work in he office". An appointment I scheduled with them online, confirmed over the phone twice before traveling with my family from Houston was turned down when I got there. I was told "we can only issue new e-passports. We are not empowered to re-issue the new e-passport" I almost blanked out. I was dazed. I asked the guy "why then did your office on two occasions over the phone detail how to go about re-issuance? And how come you have the option for that payment online?" Then, one of them told me "okay, go speak to that man & lets see if there is something we can do". I just walked out, enjoyed the rest of my 48 hours in Atlanta and processed my e-passport somewhere else.

When the embassy team visited Houston for out-of-station embassy services, they collected two separate charges; one official as seen on the website and another money order in their name. A quarrel ensued between a woman who works with the embassy and another irresponsible naija man. They ended up slapping themselves and the Houston police was called in. The two white police men just kept chuckling over the story.
A naija professor from California was on the queue, seated beside my wife and I while one man and his maybe 9 year old son walked in....the man just told his son "walk to the stage and tell that man your last name and he will attend to you immediately" It was clear the boy's name wasn't on the list as he was briefly turned back by the lady in charge of the appointment schedule. Shortly after that, one of the senior officers ran down the stage to apologize to the man and shouted at two people to treat his case ASAP. The Cali Prof just looked to my wife and I and smiled, then laughed and sighed.

Silly, irresponsible Naija way of life!

All I can say is wow!

[quote author=Gstyllezz ]Pls is der any1 dat aplied 4 met nd mat..i had 232 nd 267 in utme nd putme respectively[/quote]Congratulations! Just go and start preparing 4 school. We'll be hoping to join you in the faculty of technology.

This really beats me. Why is the US investigating corruption in the Nigerian government? This people should mind their business. Or maybe its time for us to establish "EFCC New York branch" to take care of corruption in the US.

Teezman: After thorough research through nigeria most comprehensive forum website (nairaland) i've discovered that only 37 students passed the just concluded oau post utme with department of law having 9 students which is the highest a department has followed by the medical students(mbbs,med rehab,med & surg.) with 8 students. This information was derived from the scores you guys posted, so those that have not posted their should do so because something is telling me that the number of students that passed this exam was not up to the proposed 7,663

@Teezman, Nice work. Unfortunately, most aspirants aren't real keen on posting their scores here.

Too bad.

Adolak: Am not trying to scare you or put fear in your mind, am an OAU student.But trust me, you people are either resuming very late this year or next year. so dont just waste your time and dont be too anxious. Find something profitable doing. thanks. GREATEST IFE!!![b][/b]

Thanks Man. As for resumption, we know what to expect cos u guys are still about to write 1st semester exams. Why we are really anxious is to know whether we are actually gonna resume.

Chei! Lwkm 4 here. The composer of this piece is certainly tallented. For those criticising, this is called "Satire"

drzed: No, I dont think this is a derailment. In fact, it is an interesting angle.

As per your question actual question, yes, it is possible to do an MSc (and later, PhD) with HND, but in Nigeria, it is not easy or possible without certification and post graduate courses. Needless to say, the route is VERY long, frustrating and complicated in Naija. And there is no guarantee that if you meet their criteria, you will be accepted. We all know how things work in Nigeria.

You are better off trying long-distance accredited schools abroad. I am not talking of those University of Phoenix kind of wowo-online degrees. I am speaking of for example, UNISA in South Africa (www.unisa.ac.za/). This school is actually one of the oldest long-distance schools in the world. There are also regular universities in Malaysia, Holland, and UK that have long-distance,web-based or part-time Masters degree courses.

Now, whether these schools will accept your HND is something I cannot judge or advice upon. What I do know is that unlike in Nigeria, where muppets are in charge of admissions, in many foreign countries, when you apply, you would make a personal statement, where you justify your suitability based on your past qualifications (i.e. HND); work experience and professional certifications. They take such personal statements and professional development VERY seriously.

And if age is NOT on your side (i.e. you are in your mid-late 30s and above), they will most likely be favourably disposed to classify you as a mature student. Which is good. This will allow them to ease their criteria for admission in your case. But they will likely ask you to take a handful (e.g. 2 to 3) final year undergraduate courses, as pre-requisites, just to brush you up; e.g. research methods - as part of your first year MSc programme.

This sort of arrangement (for mature students) is also considered for full-time housewives, disabled people, etc. In many foreign schools, they understand that people's circumstances cannot all be the same, but EVERYONE is entitled to pursue further education. They respect zeal and desire.

In other words, there are many routes to an MSc/PhD. Dont restrict yourself to the shambolic and stone-age process of MSc admission obtained in Nigeria. Information is POWER. Search South Africa and Malaysia specifically. Also consider Australia and the UK (if you can afford it, cos these oyibos sabi charge person money).

Furthermore, dont make the mistake of just applying to these foreign schools once you see a programme that you like. No. To avoid disappointment, time-wasting and to optimise your efforts, you should first of all, write to the admissions officer or HOD of the programme you are interested in. State your case and ask for advice. Building a relationship matters. Let me tell you why. When it is time to offer admissions, the admissions committee would sit and evaluate applicants and it is likely that an admissions officer or HOD will stand-up for you IF they are familiar with your case. Otherwise, you will just be another candidate, and dem no too send you. This is why those who apply for PhD are better advised to write to a Professor (potential supervisor) firstly, so that he will agree to work with them and support their admission and scholarship/funding, if applicable.

I am speaking from experience by the way, as in, I have participated in the admission process abroad.

I hope this was helpful.

Thanks very much. Your very elaborate reply has been most helpful.

megxo: SO DAT HE'LL STOP BATTLIN 3RD PLACE WIF U BA... CHOI CHOI

FYI, Le professor finally means Business. I can't wait for the trophy haul next season. Entry forms are still available.

Wow.....this is a very challenging and inspiring feat.

I hope am not derailing here. Can one still go on to get an M.sc and Ph.d after Hnd. Without getting a B.sc first?

As an arsenal fan, I am happy Harry has gone. He was a good manager and if he had stayed on may have seen the spurs topple our reign in north london. Why do you think most Arsenal fans were praying 4 him to be named England Coach?