How the Application Process Works in Education

How the Application Process Works

All the universities in Canada and the United States have very similar admission processes--although there are a few minor differences here and there. A brief outline of that process (based on Calgary) will give you an idea of what your application goes through before you receive the final, hopefully positive, letter.A student writes requesting information on the graduate programme; the department sends out an application package in reply. This will vary from department to department but it will usually contain a department booklet, a programme application form, a university scholarship application and information on graduate awards available, together with any necessary reference forms. Sometimes you will also get a Graduate School calendar.Some universities, Calgary included, are moving to what is called a student-managed application; some may even have you apply online. In these cases the student is responsible for collecting all the letters of reference, transcripts, etc., and ensuring that they get to the University by the deadline. Others still use the system where bits and pieces of the application come in over a period of time. Obviously it's more convenient for everyone if everything comes in one package. Check carefully to see what system the schools you've chosen are using.