Generally speaking, Canadian universities pay more attention to academic performance, but pay less attention to students' comprehensive ability than American universities, including curriculum system, school performance, language level and so on.
The first is basic preparation. The usual grades in high school are very important, and meeting the grade requirements is the first condition for applying for a school.
The second is the requirement of course selection. Every school and different majors have different requirements. For example, UBC's engineering major, IB curriculum system requires mathematics, chemistry and physics. Generally speaking, the most demanding major is engineering, because its course is difficult and requires high basic knowledge.
The third is language achievement, TOEFL or IELTS. As an international student, different schools and majors have different requirements to ensure normal class and communication in a foreign language environment. Some schools have policies to exempt or substitute language scores. Students can go to official website for details when applying. The language performance requirements of universities are only the threshold, that is to say, applications must meet the conditions, but those who meet the conditions may not be admitted. In addition, many universities in Canada have language preparation programs. If the applicant meets other requirements except language, but the language fails to pass the standard, he can apply for a language program, learn the language first, and then enter the university after meeting the requirements.
The fourth is extracurricular activities and documents. The requirements of Canadian universities in this respect are relatively direct, such as professional thinking and planning, future career goals, what extracurricular activities are helpful to future majors, and there are also big brain holes, but few. The major that Dachuan applied for.
The fifth major is related to art design, which requires a portfolio to help admissions officers understand your foundation and potential in this area.
So what materials or requirements do you need to submit to apply for an undergraduate course in Canada?
First of all, the basic materials required for undergraduate applications in Canada are similar to those in the United States, which can be roughly divided into the following categories:
High school report card
Language scores (international students)
document
Letter of recommendation (depending on the specific requirements of the school)
Portfolio (according to professional requirements)
In addition to basic textbooks, Canadian universities have different requirements for different curriculum systems, as follows:
IB curriculum system
IB certificate, some schools require EnglishHL or SL.
Estimated scores (including EE, TOK), some schools have a minimum score requirement, such as 27 points.
Final IB test score
Advanced curriculum system
IGCSE- International General Certification Certificate
Education abroad is the most widely read system in the world from 14 to 16 years old, and it is CIE (Cambridge International
The exam is part of the Cambridge Global Test.
AS/A2_AS:
Many people can't complete the whole A-level certificate in one year, so they can choose to take a course, that is, AS. Each course is divided into core and supplement. If they take AS, they will only take the content of CORE.
After taking the AS exam, you can choose to apply for A2 in the next year, that is, complete the supplementary content.
Expected achievement
College entrance examination system/ordinary high school curriculum
examination performance
College entrance examination results (required by some schools)
SAT2 or AP exam (some schools use it instead of college entrance examination results)
high school diploma
AP curriculum system
examination performance
SAT/ACT scores
AP exam (generally at least 3)
high school diploma
The AP course needs to be emphasized. Many Canadian schools believe that although the international departments of some public schools in China offer AP courses, it is not a complete AP course system, but only a few AP courses, which still belong to the college entrance examination system. Therefore, it is still required to have national and college entrance examination scores, SAT/ACT scores, and at least 3 AP courses. This is very different from the requirements of American schools. Please pay attention when applying. If you are a student of AP curriculum system, please be sure to check the specific requirements of the school and the applied major for the curriculum system in official website.
Differences in application systems
We all know that the most commonly used application system for undergraduate applications in the United States is Common.
Application system, on which applications from multiple universities can be completed. The University of California also has its own application system, and some universities use their own application systems.
The application system of Canadian universities, in addition to universities in Ontario using OUAC system, many schools use independent application systems, such as McGill University, University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University and so on. Please read the application requirements and application process carefully before applying.
Other differences
In the application stage, there is another difference between Canadian undergraduate courses and the United States: before submitting the application, the applicant needs to complete the documents and application system, and then submit and pay the fee.
After submitting the application system and paying the fee, students should not take it lightly. In the inquiry system sent by subsequent universities, some schools will need their high schools and students to upload relevant materials themselves, and some professional documents and interview requirements will also appear in the system. I hope everyone will pay attention.
Let's take the age as an example to introduce the application steps and important timelines:
1. Determine the major and campus you want to apply for as soon as possible, and judge whether you meet the requirements, including general requirements and professional requirements;
2. This year, it is recommended to apply in advance to 165438+ 10/month, on a first-come-first-served basis. This also shows that more and more students apply, and the general application deadline is 65438+1late October;
3. You will receive a confirmation email about one week after submitting the application;
4. As mentioned above, according to different majors and projects, the school will inform you to submit supplementary materials before the deadline;
5. Check the application email regularly, and whether it is necessary to submit supplementary materials or other information;
6. Try to keep good grades in grade 12, which is very important if you have the conditions to enroll;
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Material 1. Applicants studying in high schools
1. Transcripts of the first five semesters of senior one and proof of high school attendance: transcripts and proof of high school attendance need to be bilingual in Chinese and English. It is recommended to print it on the school stationery and affix the seal of the school academic affairs office.
2.HKCEE transcript: This material needs to be issued by the College of Examinations and Education (or the Education Bureau/Education Department in some places). Generally, only one copy is sent. You need to copy the original (keep the original yourself), and you need to attach English documents. Both Chinese and English documents should be stamped by the academic affairs office of the school.
3. Certificate of taking the college entrance examination/certificate of not taking the college entrance examination: Students who take the college entrance examination should provide a college entrance examination information statement (or a certificate of taking the college entrance examination), and students who are not going to take the college entrance examination should provide a certificate of not taking the college entrance examination and explain the reasons in the certificate (such as taking the SAT).
ACT). In either case, both Chinese and English are needed. It is recommended to print it on school stationery and stamp it in the academic affairs office of the school.
4. Stamp the school envelope: this envelope must be stamped with a seal (riding seal) to contain all the above materials in both Chinese and English, that is, the envelope needs to contain Chinese and English transcripts, Chinese and English reading certificates, Chinese and English test transcripts, and Chinese and English certificates of taking the college entrance examination/not taking the college entrance examination.
5. IELTS/TOEFL transcripts: Language scores must be sent to the Canadian institutions applying through the test center.
Second, high school graduates.
1. Complete transcripts for three years in high school: transcripts need to be bilingual in Chinese and English. It is recommended to print it on school stationery and stamp it in the academic affairs office of the school.
2. High school diploma: There is only one copy of this certificate. You need to copy the original (keep the original yourself) and attach an English certificate. Both Chinese and English documents should be stamped by the academic affairs office of the school.
3.HKCEE transcript: This material needs to be issued by the College of Examinations and Education (or the Education Bureau/Education Department in some places). Generally, only one copy is sent. You need to copy the original (keep the original yourself), and you need to attach English documents. Both Chinese and English documents should be stamped by the academic affairs office of the school.
4. College entrance examination transcripts /SAT or ACT scores: Students who take the college entrance examination should provide college entrance examination transcripts. This material needs to be issued by the Institute of Examination Education (or some local education bureaus/education departments). Generally, only one copy is given. You need to copy the original (keep the original yourself), and you need to attach English documents. Both Chinese and English documents should be stamped by the academic affairs office of the school. No, the students in the college entrance examination need the SAT.
Or ACT scores (some schools don't require the college entrance examination, so they don't need to be provided). SAT or ACT scores must be sent to the Canadian college applying through the test center.
5. Stamp the school envelope: this envelope must be stamped with a seal (riding seal) to contain all the above materials in both Chinese and English, that is, the envelope needs to contain Chinese and English transcripts, Chinese and English reading certificates, Chinese and English test transcripts, and Chinese and English certificates of taking the college entrance examination/not taking the college entrance examination.
6. IELTS/TOEFL transcripts: Language scores must be sent to the Canadian institutions applying through the test center.
Precautions:
Individual schools have special requirements for materials. For example, in the past, the University of Toronto required the applicant's high school profile, university of alberta required HKCEE and the college entrance examination not to be stamped by the school (that is, after the materials are ready to take the exam from the College of Education, the originals need to be notarized in Chinese and English), and universities such as the University of Toronto, UBC University, Maima University, Queen's University, Waterloo University and Carleton University also required high school graduates to have their scores certified. These special materials need students to continue to explore after the school is established!