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 Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 5:03pm On Nov 29, 2015 |
Conestoga College. hayqinsbFX: |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 5:16pm On Nov 27, 2015 |
No, sorry. Your SOP should be your own story; the questions an SOP should address have been repeatedly discussed on this forum. SailorXY: 3 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 1:40pm On Nov 27, 2015 |
You are welcome to send me a PM. I can review your SOP, but unfortunately it will take me one to two weeks before I critically review it due to time constraints, unless your SOP is already extremely good. ganiyuadeoye: |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 1:37pm On Nov 27, 2015 |
In your SOP, you need to passionately explain how you will use your course of study in Nigeria. You need to be as specific, explicit, detailed, and concise as possible. You also need to highlight the employment options in Nigeria for someone of your course. princeade09: 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 8:19pm On Nov 26, 2015 |
https://www.nairaland.com/2557850/travelling-canada-part-9/110#39588116 Bandeco: 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 7:38pm On Nov 26, 2015 |
Three to four concise paragraphs. Definitely not up to a full page... no more than half a single-spaced page. You will have the opportunity to send a longer email if the prof responds and asks you follow-up questions. ganiyuadeoye: |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 4:32pm On Nov 26, 2015 |
You don't need to read from Part 1 lol. For now read from page 1 of Part 9 (since u r not applying for visa yet), also view this link for a lot of important info: https://www.nairaland.com/2557850/travelling-canada-part-9/110#39588116 jayhumble: 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 11:33pm On Nov 25, 2015 |
There is zero proof that the three monikers are of the same person. There is no reason to believe that the user is a scammer. This has already been addressed in the last few pages. Haustraliah: 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 11:27pm On Nov 25, 2015 |
An excellent SOP increases your chances of admission but does not guarantee it. This is why it is recommended to apply to 3-4 schools. From your post, it seems like you used your "excellent" SOP to apply to only one school. Even someone with a 4.9 CGPA is not guaranteed admission to every school they apply for. While CGPA and excellence of SOP are key factors, keep in mind that the admissions committee also decides whom to admit based on applicant compatibility with their program. Hope is not lost though... just apply to multiple schools with your "excellent" SOP and make sure to customize it to each school's program/courses/research. Also, in the relative sense your CGPA is not necessarily that high given that there are usually a lot of other engineering applicants with much higher CGPAs.... I know this for a fact. This is not to discourage you, but to encourage you to find ways to make your application stand out to each school. For example, students with lower than average CGPAs sometimes get admitted if there was something in the application that stood out to the admissions committee. Finally, ensure that your SOP is truly excellent. I have read several supposedly excellent SOPs that were actually the opposite. olujastro: 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 2:05am On Nov 25, 2015 |
@MiniMicro03 I just sent you a PM. Please respond. |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 12:03am On Nov 25, 2015 |
ayooluwatoni:Thanks bro. Well, this thread has helped my family immeasurably! And I'm thankful I've been able to give back as well. I will eventually disappear but it will be gradual... I think I got addicted after being on here for so long, so I won't be completely absent yet. I've also been thinking about putting together some "how-to" PDFs for this thread but it depends on if/when time permits. Omonjoe:Thanks bro. Hmm... I no be genius o  2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 8:03pm On Nov 24, 2015 |
@berexio1 @omooba2015 @obiscolly @EmmaMsc Thank you. |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 6:20pm On Nov 24, 2015 |
Thanks. Online route. Upfront medicals. Submitted Oct 5 Biometrics Oct 6 Medical Passed Nov 6 Passport Request Nov 24 Kriss77: 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 6:06pm On Nov 24, 2015 |
Hello peeps!!! My brother got the passport request notice today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is a very complex applicant with no funds of his own (absolute zero), no employment letter (he was self-employed but he made very little from it and didn't register the company), and zero travel history outside West Africa. But we worked hard to get the VO to see that he wasn't lazying about since he finished BSc about five years ago. We put together a really good application (with lots of proof) in spite of the complexity of his application, and apparently the VO was impressed. But let's wait until we see the visa sha.... I previously discussed his application here and here and here. 17 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 7:46am On Nov 24, 2015 |
@fatanu, the email from your department is indirectly telling you that you should find a professor who would like to take you on as a student. Start contacting professors in that department now and use this as a guide: https://www.nairaland.com/2367106/travelling-canada-part-8/28#34729512 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 5:47am On Nov 24, 2015 |
I agree with kris99's post below EXCEPT the bolded. Folks, do not lie at the port of entry. Don't start your voyage into Canada by disobeying its laws! Declare whatever needs to be declared, and check the Canadian Border Services Agency website to determine what you can or cannot carry with you. It is very straightforward. Kris99: 3 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 6:59am On Nov 23, 2015 |
You have not shown that krisss, kriss77, and kris99 have the same BBM pins. The screenshots you posted show two Kris99 posts with the same BBM pin, and one kriss77 post without any BBM pin. So I don't understand how you authoritatively conclude that all three monikers are of the same person. In any case, I think most people here should use their discretion when accepting help. Also, I don't have any suspicions about kris99, though this is not to say I vouch for any anonymous person on this forum. Unsubstantiated accusations of this nature could derail the thread unnecessarily. Let's not discourage generosity on the forum, BUT whoever wants to accept help should accept it with his/her eyes open! detutu1: 10 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 10:48pm On Nov 19, 2015 |
Don't treat this as a gamble. Make sure you can justify to the VO whichever program you use to apply for your TRV. The burden of proof on you is of course higher if you are applying to a different course than your BSc, but it is not a big deal as long as you can sufficiently justify it to the VO. You can justify your chosen course through your BSc or work experience or any other undertaking that you can write about (with proof). Several people on this thread (including yours truly) have explained over and over what is necessary to address to justify your purpose of visit. I would recommend you not rush to reapply so that you can read the thread. You could go through all my postings as I have addressed these issues dozens of times. Also go through the postings of people like @Team12 @Khalesi @ayooluwatoni @tnuola etc, or just read the whole of Part 7 or 8. At this point it sounds like you are not sure what you want to study and why. First think deeply about this before you rush to reapply. afolaseg: 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 8:48pm On Nov 19, 2015 |
If you've exhausted all options, then consider emailing CIC to ask them. Teds: |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 8:45pm On Nov 19, 2015 |
Well, yeah the VO likely saw your application as a ploy to flee Naija. Getting a visa for a business diploma course (which is way below BSc level) is a very tall task given that Nigerian schools offer similar business courses, given that you already have a BSc, and given that admission to such a diploma course in Canada is very very easy. The VO would highly doubt that the business diploma course would be significantly different from a similar course in Naija... this raises significant questions about your intentions. Now if you had extraordinarily strong ties to Naija (e.g. you already run a very profitable business, you have a strong travel history to OECD countries, you own valuable property, and/or have wife & kids, etc) then maybe your application would have a much higher chance. But it doesn't seem that you have any of this so it makes sense that the VO did not find your application plausible. Sorry about that. If you say that you want to go to Canada to learn how to run a "big business" successfully, then you need to be able to make an argument to the VO that the program you are going for would indeed equip you with the skills. Even me, I am not convinced that a business diploma course would sufficiently teach you how to run a "big business" successfully, let alone a VO. You would have a better chance with an MBA admission or a graduate diploma program that is specifically targeted towards running big businesses (you would only likely find such program at a university's school of business/management). afolaseg: 6 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 7:23pm On Nov 19, 2015 |
What was the level of the course you applied for? BSc? PGD/PGC? Diploma? Advanced Diploma? What is the name of the course? afolaseg: |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 5:28pm On Nov 19, 2015 |
@Teds Congrats on your TRV. Open the pdf file on a PC (not a smartphone or tablet). |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 5:24pm On Nov 19, 2015 |
I don't think you should accuse him of lying before trying to clarify any inconsistencies you see in his story. In any case, someone else on this thread PMed me that she also got approval mail (she hasn't picked up her passport yet tho) without doing medicals, so the story seems more plausible than you think. ralfudoh: 2 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 8:24pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
You are welcome. Jlakeside: 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 8:17pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
Wow, this professor is a very nice person. That he/she took the time to read your SOP and nicely offer suggestions on how to improve it is a sign that he/she would likely be a very patient and kind advisor to work with. Also, based on my reading of the email, the professor is still interested in funding you but doesn't want to over-promise and under-deliver (this is very normal in North American culture). He/she wants you to understand that you need to have your own funds for living expenses so that you can get a visa. But if you read the email closely, the professor is implicitly saying he/she would do his/her best to pay you a stipend should his/her grant application be successful. I would recommend you make the recommended changes to the SOP and apply sharp sharp. Also, do respond to the professor thanking him/her for the email, and reiterating your interest in working with him/her. Do tell him/her that you will be able to show proof of funds to the embassy but that obtaining funding from him/her (or the department) would go a long way in enabling you to attend and contribute maximally to their program. Gbam! But also try to get funding from another school in case this one doesn't pan out. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Jlakeside: 11 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 7:29pm On Nov 18, 2015 |
Come on! Go to the school website and check for the requirements, or email the admissions coordinator or contact person to find out. Your question is very baffling.  hardejokeh: 5 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 11:36pm On Nov 17, 2015 |
no probs bros. thanks. richcasey: |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 4:29pm On Nov 14, 2015 |
It is bodly written in the admission letter, a PDF form. expertman: |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 7:03am On Nov 14, 2015 |
While there may be Nairalanders at University of Manitoba, bros, as a first class BSc graduate aiming to do Phd-level research in Canada I would recommend that you scrounge the school/department website to learn as much as possible about how to get a graduate research assistantship to fund your PhD studies. Also this link will help you. Finally, I would strongly recommend that you make close acquaintance with Google. Nony1: 3 Likes |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 6:53am On Nov 14, 2015 |
No they don't require tuition deposit before sending the acceptance letter. But they give you a date upon which you need to pay $1500 CAD to reserve your seat. expertman: |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 11:54pm On Nov 13, 2015 |
Almost impossible, bruv. But, it depends on your course of interest and your years of experience and how remarkable your post-uni accomplishments have been. It may benefit you to do a test like GRE or GMAT and score above the 90th percentile, and take some PGD classes in Naija with nothing less than excellent grades. If your story and post-uni accomplishments are convincing enough (e.g. you invented something impressive, or you are a gifted artist and are applying for an arts program, or you created a business that solves a lot of pesky problems for poor people and are applying for an MBA, etc), maybe a school would make exceptions for you. But this is a very very tall task. In summary, I would say your chances would be boosted if you have extraordinary accomplishments and are willing to try as many schools as possible. Otherwise, your chances are like 1% or less. crest2j: 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 9 by thesoj: 6:58pm On Nov 13, 2015 |
The final entry date is usually written on the TRV. There are people on this thread who went to Canada a year after their TRV was issued. Shebol01: |
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