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Typically, institutions use either a 10-point or a 4-point scale. It is important to ask how your average will be converted. GPA measures how well and how consistently you perform. If you’d like to calculate your approximate GPA, you can use a calculator like whatsmygpa. Or if you are applying to programs in law, medicine or rehab sciences in Ontario, the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) has GPA conversion charts published for each program.

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  • Compare the prerequisite content with your courses

  • Consult individual program websites directly to identify any additional information

  • Consider contacting the program to clarify any questions you may have You can send a course description from the undergraduate calendar and course syllabus for the course(s) you are inquiring about

There are many Many programs that will not evaluate prerequisites until you have completed and paid for the application.

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Talk to the academic advisor for the course you want to take for more information on when it will be offered. If you’re not sure which academic advisor to connect with, identify what faculty the courses you want to take falls fall under, and then connect with the department-specific advisor(s).

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Programs might ask you to write a personal statement for your application. This is often a narrative portion of the application where you can directly communicate with the admissions committee. It could also be called a statement/letter of intent, a statement/letter of interest, an application essay, etc.

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  • Academics - study habits, relevant knowledge , and skills developed through coursework and research

  • Lived experience - foundational values, experiences personal to you, work , and volunteer experiences

  • Other aspects - self-directed learning or work, independent project work and interpersonal skills

Programs might provide guidance on the document’s structure, such as:

  • character, word , or length limit

  • whether you are required to upload a document or paste your response into a text box

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  • Give your referees ample time, 1 month minimum is recommended

  • Follow - up with reminders before the deadline

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How do I choose good experiences?

There is no No set list that applies to everyone. Choose things that you enjoy and want to spend time doing. Programs may:

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Some programs may ask you to: estimate the amount of time you spent engaged with your experiences, either in months or hours provide . Provide a verifier for the experience provide and space in the application to share context about the experience. You might consider tracking your experiences, including start and end dates, key accomplishments and contacts who can verify your participation in the experience, so this information is available to you at the time of application.

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  • thinking about what works best for them and building a plan around that

  • practicing with full-length tests to iterate their study plan

  • creating their own study schedule and breaking down big topic areas

  • studying with others, following along with a course

  • getting a feel for the pace, timing, and structure

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Testing accommodations may be available for the standardized admissions test you’re taking. Typically, testing accommodation(s) need to be requested prior to before booking your test date and cannot be retroactively arranged.

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