Current State Findings

PROGRAM VARIATIONS (notable differences between programs)

• All programs require academic history, transcripts, CV/resumes, referees and a statement of purpose

• Not all programs require a supervisor, third party testing (ex. MCAT), writing samples, portfolios, course prerequisites, transfer credit applications, supplemental forms

• Programs differ in how they handle incomplete / incorrect / ineligible applications. Some programs reject right away while others will support the student or wait until all requirements are fulfilled

• Types of reviews required and the order in which they occur vary between programs.

• Faculties can have different approaches to the review process

• Depending on the program, a supervisor, a program lead or a committee will make the final decision on a student

• The information required to make a final decision varies between programs

PROCESS VARIATIONS (factors that drive differences in the admissions process between programs)

• Volume of applicants

• Thesis vs course based programs

• Resource capacity constraints

• Size of faculty and applicants

• Ability to support the student

• Success factors for the program to consider applications