University Application

[pat16]

Hey guys, I was just wondering what would be the perfect time to apply to university? This year, I got accepted to college and I am planning to going to either University of Moncton here in New-Brunswick or University of Ottawa the year after. I was wondering what would be the best time to apply so my chances of getting accepted are pretty good.

[Juice]

Hey guys, I was just wondering what would be the perfect time to apply to university? This year, I got accepted to college and I am planning to going to either University of Moncton here in New-Brunswick or University of Ottawa the year after. I was wondering what would be the best time to apply so my chances of getting accepted are pretty good.
November to December usually if you want to be able to be registered for the Fall 2008 semester. The deadlines are usually in March or something like that, but the earlier you apply, the better your chances.

JB

[dan_the_man]

I started out on my applications around January, after the first semester, and once my marks were out. However, I don't think this should be an issue for you. :P So, as Mr. Juice mentioned there, November or December would likely be ideal times to apply, since most of the high school students (including myself) haven't. Your chances of acceptance will increase, and you'll also get a prompter answer.

I got into U de M this year. I took Biology 12 so I could apply - silly me. Anyhow, I got admitted to the Translation program, but I decline. I actually got an answer from residence before I did the Faculty, which was odd. What do you plan to study?

All in all, good luck with your future endeavours!

[pat16]

I wanna be a History teacher. And thanks for the advice guys... muchly appreciated :p

[Juice]

I wanna be a History teacher. And thanks for the advice guys... muchly appreciated :p
I can't speak for our Education program, but if you are looking for a degree in history, the University of Ottawa is the way to go.

JB

[pat16]

Doing some promotion there huh Julian? ;) I am thinking between Ottawa and here in Moncton. I really dunno which one yet though.

[Juice]

Doing some promotion there huh Julian? ;) I am thinking between Ottawa and here in Moncton. I really dunno which one yet though.
Not so much promotion, but rather speaking from experience. I just finished four years of studying history here, so I know what the program has to offer, and I know it was a good program with good teaching staff, despite the many deficiencies the library has.

JB

[VanZeumeren]

I can't speak for our Education program, but if you are looking for a degree in history, the University of Ottawa is the way to go.

JB

U of O is one way to go, however there are better ways closer to home (i.e. UNB Fredericton). However, UNB's education program is... demoralizing.

[pat16]

Yeah, for some reason I don't want to go to UNB. Its really between the 2 that I named.

[Juice]

U of O is one way to go, however there are better ways closer to home (i.e. UNB Fredericton). However, UNB's education program is... demoralizing.
I was waiting for you to pop your head in here ;)

JB

[Maples]

General rule of thumb for any university...

Get your application in nice and early, keep in touch with the place to show constant interest, and make sure to return any 'chummy' correspondance with a similarly constructed reply.

Hope all works out well for you!

[dan_the_man]

Yeah, for some reason I don't want to go to UNB. Its really between the 2 that I named.


Doing some promotion there huh Julian? I am thinking between Ottawa and here in Moncton. I really dunno which one yet though.

Why? Is it because it's an anglophone university? I plan on attending UNB, but right now, I'm not too impressed with those guys. Registration online is virtually impossible, and I just don't have the time.

As for education, Moncton doesn't have a bad reputation in that domain, I believe. However, the program is deemed as highly rigid and unflexible. In other words, your classes for the first few years of study are already decided, and you have no word in that. Yet, on the other hand, you begin your program right away, instead of having to wait until you receive a Baccalaureate of Arts or Science or whatever. You'll commence with your internships the first year, which could prove a valuable experience...or a terrible one. You'll see what I mean. ;) Maybe you'll even get to be an intern here at my high school, although if I'm not mistaken, you get to chose; but correct me if I'm wrong now.

As for Ottawa, I'm really not that familiar. I never applied, but it is the world's largest bilingual university (I THINK), so you could perform better than you would at say, oh, UNB. But that's far far away, and costs almost just as much...so anywho, the choice is yours; just make sure it's a good one now...

[Juice]

Why? Is it because it's an anglophone university?
Jump to conclusions much? So what if that is his reason? Pat doesn't need to justify why he wants to go to either of thse two universities to any of us.

As for Ottawa, I'm really not that familiar. I never applied, but it is the world's largest bilingual university (I THINK), so you could perform better than you would at say, oh, UNB. But that's far far away, and costs almost just as much...so anywho, the choice is yours; just make sure it's a good one now...
And as long as he enjoys himself and gets a lot out of the program he takes, it is a good decision.

JB

[pat16]

Why? Is it because it's an anglophone university?

Its just that, I did my education in french so I would be more comfortable doing my post secondary education in french. I wouldn't see myself in an English Math class. I would fail and be miserable.

[VanZeumeren]

I was waiting for you to pop your head in here ;)

JB

What can I say? Some try to hide their biases, I wear mine right on my sleeve.


Like a ketchup stain.

[pat16]

Be proud and loud!!!




Sorry, couldn't contain myself :lol:

[dan_the_man]

Its just that, I did my education in french so I would be more comfortable doing my post secondary education in french. I wouldn't see myself in an English Math class. I would fail and be miserable.

I don't blame you; I'm fearing the same thing as I'll head out to F-ton in September (stupid accent:mad: ). Have fun; they have a great law faculty (third best, to be exact).

[pat16]

Which uni were you talking about Dan ?

[dan_the_man]

Which uni were you talking about Dan ?

UNB, actually.

Sorry 'bout that. :)

[drummer4ever]

Its just that, I did my education in french so I would be more comfortable doing my post secondary education in french. I wouldn't see myself in an English Math class. I would fail and be miserable.
I took all my schooling in French also. I graduated with an Advanced French Diploma and my hardest choice ever was to go to College Saint Boniface or University of Manitoba. I decided to go to U of M as that was my best choice for my career choice. I'm in business so of course a lot of my first year courses were different maths. I was actually so worried about how I was going to do in them. The prof would say something and I would translate in my head before writing and the same went for my quizzes and my assignments. That helped for the first month and then I was pretty much good to go. There are a few things that don't translate as nicely. I was stuck forever on what a vertex is until I finally figured out that it's the 'sommet' but that was my own little experience of full french to full english.

[pat16]

Yeah but to me, you sound like a intelligent person. I am ummmm not. :(

[drummer4ever]

It's not about being intelligent (well I guess some is:)). I pulled 90's in high school and I saw my marks suffer quite a bit in the beginning of university. It's just about seeing that you need to make a change and do it. I cut down my work schedule and eased my school work out. I still kept my full course load (30 hours) but learnt that it's not the funnest to leave everything to the last minute and then do it. Once I did that my marks started coming back up to where my comort level is. You seem like a very intelligent person also and I'm pretty sure I read that you're done college, you can't be stupid to do that.

[pat16]

My high school marks would beg to differ ;) lol

[drummer4ever]

Well I still think if you tried then you could do it. But that's just my thoughts I personally don't know you, your work ethic or your schooling background, so I guess you know best :)

[pat16]

At least you are being super nice and supportive, and I appreciate that :)