steph-oh Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone knows specifically what Ottawa does with second degree students? Can we apply after the first year of our second degree as long as we have completed/are in the process of completing the prerequisites? Is our GPA calculated still using our first undergrad? Is the cutoff higher? Any other advice or thoughts? Thanks, Steph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123coco Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 I think if you can complete your 2nd degree by June of 2009 (next cycle) then they will use the first year of your second degree as a multiple of 3, then last yr. of second degree as a multiple of 2, and 3 ry of 1st degree as a multiple of 1.....but double check by e-mailing them ________ Bmw progressive activity series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steph-oh Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 What if you are not finishing your second undergrad the year of your applications?? ie. Last year was my 4th year of my 1st undergrad, this upcoming year will be the first year of my second undergrad, and I want to apply in the fall of 09 while in the second year of that program, but not planning of finishing it by the end of 09. Can I still apply? ( i hope to not actually have to finish this degree, since it will take me 3 years to do). Also my 3rd year from my first undergrad has only pass fail credits because it was abroad, so I have no GAP, so will they use my second year? Thanks, Steph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123coco Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 mmh pretty sure in the manual made available through omsas the UofO section states they don't accept pass or fail grades. But if you're applying during the second yr of your second degree and if you think you're a competitive candidate than can't your just tell your school to give you a baschelors (3yr.) vs. a honors (4yr) degree and just graduate....and if things don't work out then you can still go back to complete your honors... I did a second degree and because you tend to get a lot of transfer credits or atleast 5 transfer credits from your first degree that saves you a yr.... and to complete a new degree you only need 10 credits...so you should be able to be done by yr. 2 of your 2nd degree.. but again...best people to ask are the people at uofo admissions ________ Skin problems advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steph-oh Posted June 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I'm doing my second degree at UofT, and they don't have a 3 year bachelors degree anymore, meaning you can't get a second undergrand in 2 years, because you need 15 credits (instead of just 10) on top of your 5 from transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the unsub Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 hey Steph, I think you are fine to apply this fall. You don't have to finish your 2nd degree or even your first degree as far as I'm aware. Just make sure all your years are full time and towards a degree. My friend applied after first year of her second degree and she was accepted this year and she's not done the second degree this year. Check with the admissions office, but I don't think finishing the degree matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelie Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Does anyone know if having 2, 4-year undergrad degrees is favoured at all by Ottawa over someone with only 1 degree? (ie - does Ottawa score your sketch greater) I know graduate work is recognized and favoured. I ask because I believe Ottawa places a great deal of emphasis on the sketch once the WGPA has been met and am looking for any competitive edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbene085 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Does anyone know if having 2, 4-year undergrad degrees is favoured at all by Ottawa over someone with only 1 degree? (ie - does Ottawa score your sketch greater) I know graduate work is recognized and favoured. I ask because I believe Ottawa places a great deal of emphasis on the sketch once the WGPA has been met and am looking for any competitive edge. The second degree probably won't score you many points specifically - BUT, having an extra 4 years of ECs/volunteering and such could certainly add a lot to your application. You've had a lot more time to rack up long-term volunteering and EC experiences, and they do like to see "big" commitments rather than a slew of one-day volunteering experiences filling up your 48 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookH Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 You don't need to have your bachelor's degree conferred to be admitted. Ottawa wants 3 years of full load. Ottawa will take the most recent if you have more than 3 full years. The difficulty of courses will also be looked at -- and this is where the "advantage" is tilted for those who are presenting 4th year senior/upper level courses on their transcripts. There is also no requirement to have graduated from your second undergraduate degree (if you are in it), to be admitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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