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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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For an international or exchange term, the program may need a World Education Service (WES) conversion of your grades. The transcript evaluation process can take time and varies depending on the time of year. Begin the process early to ensure you can send converted transcripts before the application deadline.
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Prerequisites |
How do I know which classes to take?
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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).
CCD The Centre for Career Development cannot advise you about whether courses meet a program’s prerequisites. However, we can help you navigate program websites, find course equivalency lists and identify what staff to connect with at your prospective schools.
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Application documents |
Personal statement
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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Many professional school programs will have an Autobiographical Sketch (ABS) or sketch section of the résumé.
For a sketch you:
categorize your experiences according to the application presets
provide a brief description of the experience
provide a verifier for each entry or someone who can confirm your involvement
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If a program requires a writing sample but doesn’t give guidance on what type, contact the program directly to get more information.
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Who do I ask for a reference?
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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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Experiences |
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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identify any program-specific parameters and competencies or skills you may want to build
accumulate experience with different patient populations
work or volunteer in different contexts of the field
shadow different practitioners or arrange informational interviews with individuals in your field
pursue work-integrated learning experiences through EDGE, co-op placements or internships
join career-specific student-run clubs for opportunities to make connections
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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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Admission tests |
How do I study?
Do what works for you, not one practice works for everyone. Some have found success by:
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
When should I take the test?
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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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You might choose to write the test more than once if you aren’t confident with your score. To assess your candidacy, some programs will use your most recent attempt, some your highest attempt and some may consider all attempts. Consult the program-specific website for further details.
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- Learn more about: standardized admission tests.