I was wondering if you could tell me the type of grades i need to achieve to get into UFT as i am very interested in the Psychology department

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mid to high 80s. could be higher or lower based on the applicant pool.

love,
aska

A friend is looking to get in for first year. Approximately what GPA would be required?

Thanks!
Donny

I would also like to include the subject line for this to make sense: “How hard is it to get into actuarial science at UofT?”

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Donny,

For science, they usually say mid to high 80’s. Depending on the applicant pool, this number could be higher or lower.

okay … one more Donny picture

forever and always,

aska

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You have to present all post secondary transcripts when you apply/transfer.

Hey, I have a question concerning transferring from college. I’m currently in the Police Foundations program at Humber College, but I do not find this program challenging and i’ve reconsidered my career path. I finished my first semester there with an 85% average, and I can easily get at least a 90% for second semester. I’ve looked at the U of T website and it indicates, “Program area prerequisites must be met at the senior high school level.? Two full college level semesters of an academic subject may be? considered to satisfy a prerequisite.” I did not do good in high school because I didn’t attend school ever, but hopefully I was considering that they will look at my first semester and my, in progress, second semester to satisfy the pre-requisite for entrance into the sociology program. I’m not interested in the transfer of credits, I just mainly want to get out of college as I am wasting my time here. I would like to know my chances of getting in and if an 85-90% average is sufficient for competitiveness. Sorry for the long message, but there is one last thing that maybe I could get some info for. The U of T website says in their recruitment calendar that they will be coming to Humber Lakeshore campus on the 20th and I just wondered from what times the recruiters will be there from. Thank you in advance!

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First off, Here’s the information about the Annual Degree Fair at Humber. I would run because it’s on right now!

Approximately 50 universities from North America, Australia and Great Britain will be there!

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Location:? Humber College (Lakeshore Campus, Small Cafeteria (Bldg. B))

The “program area prerequisites” are what they are looking at to be met at the highschool level. So your 6 Grade 12 U level courses, including English. They do say that two full semesters at college will be considered as a replacement. There’s no gaurenteeing this, but once you have completed your second semester you would be a candidate for entry into U of T.
Give Admissions and Awards a shout [(416) 978-2190]. Explain your situation and they will tell you the next steps and if you have the requirements to apply.
Props for getting you shit together and getting some killer marks

Lata,

Aska

First off, I just want to say thank you thank you thank youfor this wonderful, brilliant askastudent resource– so helpful!? So manykind, Canadian college students willing to lend a helping hand *sigh*

Anyway, on to my question(s).? I’m a student who has and is currentlyattending an American high school (yes, I’m one of those) and I really really really want to come to UT for undergrad– it’s my number 1 college choice, soof course I’m doing exhaustive research.? I cannot tell you how many sites and info brochures I’ve raked through, but I cannot find any consistentinformation on this: for American students, what is the average SAT score of students accepted to UT?? Also, would you be able to tell me theacceptance rate for American applicants, or even the acceptance rate for UT overall?? I know it’s a fantastic University, so I’d really appreciate aclearer perspective on what I’m up against in the applicant pool 🙂

Also, since I’m applying with American test scores, I’m required to submiteither 2 APs or 2 SAT II’s or one of each in addition to the SAT.? Isthere a difference in how these tests are viewed?? I know that one can getcollege credit for an AP, but I’m more interested in score comparison. Do youlook at percentiles when considering scores?? I’m not entirely sure ifthey get sent by the Collegeboard (the company that administers the SAT).? Let?s say for example that I have a 4 on an AP exam, andmy percentile states that I did better than 72% of people that took the test,and I have an SAT II score of 680 but my percentile states that I did betterthan 85% of people that took that test.? Which score would be better received?
Thank you so much!

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Hi there soon-to-be-American-going-to-Canada-to-study-and-never-leaving-because-they-love-it-here,

So here’s the deal, U of T doesn’t allow statistics to be posted about admissions rate because they change annually based on the grades of the applicants. It also depends on what course you are applying to. In general (please please don’t hold me to this) 80% is probably the bare minimum for the St. George campus, maybe a little bit lower for the 2 other campuses. Saying that, the sciences, engineering, and commerce can get up to mid to high 80’s or even low 90’s.

I’m not going to lie to you here, all of that? SAT and AP talk is a little bit mush to my Canadian school system brain.

But I can send you to a snazzy little resource. Go here. Follow the steps and fill in the information that pertains to you. It should result in telling you required prerequisite courses and minimum test course.

If this doesn’t help you I would suggest calling Admissions and Awards (second plug of the day for them) at 416-978-2190. I’m sure this is long distance for you, but that couple of extra dollars might just be worth the comfort of knowledge they may provide.

I hope to see you converted soon … i mean… uuhhh … accepted

Tenderly yours,
Aska

Hi!! I just wanted to ask if I have to take an English proficiency test if my first language is English. In addition to this, I grew up in Philippines and went to a school where English is the medium of instruction. And also, I’ve only been here in Canada for 2 years. I took the CAEL test on May; unfortunately, I only got a 60 overall band but my speaking was 70 band.

I hope you could be able to answer my question.

Thank You and God Bless

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Whaddup new resident of Canada,

Here is what U of T has to say on the English language requirements:

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If your first language is English, you are not required to provide proof of English facility. Instead, you must include Grade 12 English ENG4U/EAE4U (or an equivalent course) among the courses you offer for admission.

If you are uncertain whether or not you will be required to take an English facility test, contact Admissions and Awards for a ruling. Remember that if you are required to present an English facility test, you must submit an acceptable result by our document deadlines.

We accept only official test scores sent directly to Admissions and Awards by the testing agency. We recommend that you request that your result be sent to us as soon as it is available. You will not be penalized for an unacceptable result if we receive an acceptable result on a later test. ”

I would suggest giving Admissions and Awards a shout: 416-978-2190 and outline your situation. They will know exactly what you have to do.

U of T states:

“Canadian Academic English Language Assessment
The minimum score required to meet our English facility requirement is an overall score of 70 and no part below 60.”

Meaning that if you are required to take an English Language Assessment, that the scores you received aren’t high enough for U of T. Sorry man.

Let’s cross our fingers and hope that you’re in the clear. Which … come on… you should be with English being your first language and what you were taught in.

Peace and Love,

Aska

Hi

I am currently a BC secondary school student. I am planning on taking lifesciences at U of T next year. However, right now I am not too sure if I would get in the program. So I was wondering if there is any college in Ontario which provides a university transfer program? Or would it be better to go to some other university and then take transfer? Does it really effect the course of my studies?

Regards,

Hardeep

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Whaddup Hardeep,

Ok, what I don’t understand is why you wouldn’t just stay in highschool for an extra year or semester and upgrade your marks until you could get into the program. Obviously apply this year and see if you get in (it all depends on the competition that year, you might be surprised, but probably not).

1) It’s easier to get good marks (ie the upgraded marks you need) in highschool over post secondary schools. I don’t mean to burst your bubble, but the odds are it’s going to be harder to go to another university, get higher grades in order to transfer to U of T.

2) Save either your money or your Mommy and Daddy’s money and keep with the free education if it’s needed.

Any-who, that’s my two cents. Here’s the Ontario College University Transfer Guide and you can punch in what you school you want to go to and a college and see if they are compatible.

Love Always and Truly,
Aska