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I don't think there's a different application. I just know that when I attended an orientation one of the professors said so. It doesn't put you above others because apparently 50% of the value of your application is placed on your grades but it may give someone an advantage if they already had a competitive application? Every year is different but they said they do like diversity so it depends also on who else applies that year. Everyone says different things so it is always hard to know what they want.

I see. I guess the more schools you apply to the more complicated it gets. I didn't look into BC at all. It's true that applying to more places boosts our chances but overall if you don't have high marks it is unlikely you'll get in anywhere despite how many you apply to because most applicants will have marks in the A's. If you don't want to re-do courses I think the best way to improve your chances is with some really good experience and applying as a more mature student. I was told by one of the faculty at U of T that while grades are the main focus, they also "love" mature applicants due to valuable life experience. So don't lose hope but I agree that not having high grades will complicate things a bit. If you ever boost them, you can apply for less schools and not worry about doing pre-requisites for all. And yes, I have specifically asked and they need all pre-requisites to be at least B+ at Western, McGill and U of T to consider you.

I think most programs do not look at any education related courses. That's probably why u of t doesn't mention it but my school told me that they are all listed separately in your transcript when they send it out. Worth double checking.

Hey Persis, most schools require the same courses. I am applying to U of T, Western and McGill. For U of T and Western they are pretty much the same (from what I saw there were no differences except that western is more strict with full year stats and u of t accepts some other courses). But anatomy, phonetics, developmental psych, intro to linguistics, and stats 1 and 2 are the prerequisites for both. As for McGill they are more flexible while still having an overlap with those same ones. Is that different from what you found out?

I remember being told that the courses need to be specifically in statistics and that they require a description of the course if they are not sure it covered advanced stats (linear regression, effects, etc) :-s I would double check because I don't think research methods is statistics. Most research methods courses barely use stats.

I found stats to be really easy at York university through the psychology stream but maybe the non-psych courses focus more on theory which I assume would be quite difficult.

Hey everyone! Is Alberta the only school that requires a GRE test to be taken? I cannot find that any others require it but it seems confusing for McGill and not very specific. Wondering if anyone knew. Thanks!

Hey everyone! Is Alberta the only school that requires a GRE test to be taken? I cannot find that any others require it but it seems confusing for McGill and not very specific. Wondering if anyone knew. Thanks!

My gosh! I freaked out when I read the previous comment from Missthang about applying almost a year ahead lol! But this puts me more at ease that as you said, everything is electronic and similar. I have looked at the process breakdown and it doesn't seem to involve maybe more than a month or two of prep. I guess I should get started sooner than later considering I am also going to be full-time in school and have lots of other responsibilities. Eek! Thanks!!!

Hi all and good luck to future applicants! I keep hearing that the application process is the "worst". Why is that? I intend to apply this year for next September so was wondering If I need to get started ASAP? How long does it take to put everything together for U of T, UWO, and McGill, would you say? I already know who my references will be and so do they. Isn't it a matter of filling out forms and having references mail their letters in, or is the wait afterwards that is difficult and the "worst" part of it all? Thanks! Just being cautious!

Thanks! I wonder if people still were fairly successful. I feel like that B+ is a scar on my application.

Hi everyone! I was just wondering about GRE's. Do U of T, Western or McGill require them? Thanks!

Hi, Did anyone get offers to different places without having A's in ALL pre-requisites? Do they weigh them separately or average them out? I am debating on re-doing one half course I received a B+ in a long time ago, or wondering if it's not necessary. Otherwise, my SubGPA is about 3.8, and 3.65 overall. I also have quite a bit of experience in different areas and in SLP. Any advice will be appreciated! Thanks!

Hi, Did anyone get offers to different places without having A's in all pre-requisites? Do they weigh them separately or average them out? I am debating on re-doing one half course I received a B+ in a long time ago, or wondering if it's not necessary. Otherwise, my SubGPA is about 3.8, and 3.65 overall. I also have quite a bit of experience in different areas and in SLP. Any advice will be appreciated! Thanks!