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APPLICATION PROCEDURE |
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This
section explains the process of applying to Canadian universities
for Graduate (Masters’ & Doctorate Degree) courses. |
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| Application Forms |
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Send enquiries at
least 15 to 18 months before the proposed date of admission.
There are two ways to get application forms. |
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| 1. Requesting Application
Forms via email |
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You can request application
forms from the universities website. Most universities
have a form on their website which can be completed online
to request application material. |
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| 2. Requesting Application
Forms via Air Mail |
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The other
way is to send a request by airmail for application material.
The request should contain a brief description of your
educational background, academic objectives, source of
financial support, English proficiency and standardized
test scores. |
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| 3. Downloading
from the university website |
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Many universities
have a downloadable and ready to print versions of their
application forms on the net. These can be used for applying
just as regular forms. |
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| 4. Requesting
Applications from CEC in Delhi |
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You can get application
forms for all the universities from Canadian
Education Centre
in New Delhi. You can either visit them personally or
email them for the forms. |
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| Eligibilty |
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Most schools require
qualifications comparable to a Canadian Bachelor’s
(Honours) degree (Four Year Degree Program). That means
a minimum of 16 years of formal education. In the Indian
context, it implies qualifying in a professional four-year
degree like engineering or other such courses.
For Doctorate programs, most universities
require a Master’s degree in that subject. In
a few exceptional cases like a good undergraduate engineering
degree, they may offer a direct admission to a Doctorate
course. |
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| Programs/Level
of study |
Graduate/Post-Graduate
level |
| Business |
2-3 years
full time work experience |
| GMAT :
580-600 min. |
| TOEFL :
580-600 min. |
| 4 yr Bachelors
degree, 70% aver. |
Computer
Science
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4 yr Bachelors
degree, 70% aver., preferably in Computer Science
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| TOEFL :
580-600 min. |
| Some universities
will require GRE Score (1800-2000) |
| Engineering |
4
yr Bachelors in Engineering, 70% aver. |
| TOEFL :
580-600 |
| Some
universities will require GRE score (1800-2000) |
Fine
Arts
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4 yr Bachelors
in Fine Arts |
| Portfolio/audition
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| TOEFL :
580-600 |
Media/
Communications
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4 yr Bachelors
in Mass Communications |
| Portfolio
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| TOEFL :
600 min. |
| Work experience
is an added advantage |
| Some institutions
may require written samples or copies of published
work. |
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| Three
year Graduates |
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If
you have completed a three-year degree program in India,
the advisable plan of action to maximize eligibility for
Canadian graduate schools is to apply for a Post Graduate
degree here in India. A one-year university affiliated
program will make up for the fourth year of a Canadian
Undergraduate degree. |
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| IMPORTANT
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1. Professional
programs like the CA, ICWA, part time diplomas from
a university such as those in
management, communication may or may not be accepted,
though most MBA programs now
accept the Indian CA qualification in lieu of the fourth
year graduation.
2. Independent
certificate courses offered by private institutions
like Aptech, NIIT, etc. will most
likely not be accepted. The decision is based on each
university’s individual evaluation.
3. One-year education
of a two-year degree course (like M.Tech., M.A. etc.)
may not be accepted by
most schools. The full course has to be completed for
qualification, unless there
is a recognized university examination at the end of
one year.
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No
standardized policy exists regarding the acceptance of
such programs. Some universities may accept the three-year
Indian Graduation Degree for a few programs. Confirmation
can only be obtained by either writing directly or formally
applying to the universities concerned
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| Application Requirements |
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| 1. Academic
Records |
| 2. Standardized
Tests |
| 3. Work
Experience Details |
| 4. Letters
of Recommendation |
| 5.
Statement of Purpose (SOP) |
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| Academic
Records |
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Your past academic
record is one of the most important deciding factors
in securing admission to a college abroad. Most schools
require you to have a reasonably good academic record
especially for programs and courses offering a master’s
or doctoral degree. Each university has its own minimum
requirement for its programs, which are flexible depending
on the candidate’s profile.
Universities in Canada have their
own marking and evaluation systems, which are considerably
different from the Indian system. It is advisable not
to convert your marks in the Indian system of grading
to the Canadian Grade Point Average system or any other
system since the conversion may not be accurate. You
may attach an explanatory note from your college to
indicate your rank in your class and/or university.
The letter may also indicate your place as compared
to the class and the university average and the number
of students in the class and the number of colleges
and students in the university. You may also provide
any other information or documents that you feel may
help you in the admission process.
Students applying for Graduate
courses (MBA, MS etc) are required to submit an official
transcript (mark-sheets) from each college or university
that they have attended after secondary school with
complete details of the subjects/credits involved (for
each year) and other details like correspondence courses,
diplomas etc. Most universities ask for the transcript
(mark-sheets) to be sealed in an envelope and signed
and attested across the seal by the registrar. This
procedure is to be done for each and every college that
you have attended. Some universities may ask for more
than one copy of the transcript.
If the transcripts are in
a language other than English, then they must be translated
into English only by the issuing authority or university
otherwise it may not be accepted.
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| Standardized
Tests |
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Many Courses and Universities
in Canada require you to take one of the standardized
tests like GRE, GMAT along with English Proficiency tests
like TOEFL, TWE and IELTS. |
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| English Proficiency |
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| TOFEL : |
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This test is mandatory
for International students applying to a Graduate course
or University in Canada. The minimum score required by
most universities for admission is 570 (Paper-based test)
and 230 (Computer-based test). |
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Note:
Many universities in Canada have their own English proficiency
tests. These tests are conducted in India by CEC. For
more information, check out the websites of the universities
that you are interested in. |
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| Other
Tests |
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| GMAT
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For
most management courses, International students are required
to take GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). |
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| GME : |
For
Graduate Courses in any field other than Management. |
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| Work
Experience Details |
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A number of professional
and vocational courses require relevant work experience.
For instance, many MBAs or master’s courses in
information studies require at least a couple of years’
work experience. Most Australian universities are pretty
strict about this.
A detailed Résumé
is an important part of your application. It should
include all information of professional work experience
along with the details like positions held, achievements
and range of work. |
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| Letter
of Recommendation |
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Letters
of reference or recommendation letters play a very important
part in your admission especially in courses that earn
you a master’s or doctoral degree. A recommendation
letter is a signed statement from a person who knows
you well professionally or has taught you in a subject
that is related to the course you are applying to. It
should list your positive and negative qualities, strengths
and other such information.
The author or teacher must indicate his position, how
long he/she has known the applicant and in what capacity.
He/she should briefly discuss the need, importance and
usefulness of the study the applicant proposes to undertake.
Authors are usually asked to rank applicants in their
letters of recommendation, which helps admission officers
to interpret the academic credentials of foreign students.
Students should obtain letters of recommendation (often
on the prescribed forms sent by the institutions) from
teachers who know them as a person as well as a student.
You may like to request your author to give concrete
examples that may show your qualities and help your
case.
Many universities have their own format and questions
that have to be answered by the person who is giving
the letter of recommendation on your behalf. Letters,
which do not give enough information, can jeopardize
a candidate’s chances of selection. |
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Note :
Even if not mentioned, it is advisable to include at least
two letters of recommendation in your applications as
they increase your chances of getting admissions. |
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| Statement
of Purpose |
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The personal
essays, and/or statement of purpose, play a very important
role in the process of evaluating your application for
both admission as well as financial aid because it gives
the faculty assessing your application their most significant
impression of you as an individual. This section is the
key to distinguish your application from other suitable
candidates and a chance to market yourself.
A
personal statement should include your reasons for choosing
a particular course, the suitability of your education
and experience for the chosen course, your personal
interests and career goals.
Some courses like Business
school courses will have their own essay questions and
format. Others may ask for a résumé or
reasons for applying to that particular course.(Information compiled from infozee.com)
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