In recent years, the master's application in various countries has become more and more volatile, and the competition is very fierce, so early planning and preparation can improve the success rate, so how to start the master's application planning?
The timeline of the master's degree planning at the undergraduate level
✔ Freshman stage
Determine the major direction first, maintain a high GPA, and pay attention to whether the undergraduate major and course selection meet the application requirements of the target major. At the same time, you can also carry out some internship, scientific research, practice and other background improvement projects related to the application. Freshman year can also begin to prepare for standardized exams and languages.
✔ On the premise of participating in background improvement projects and maintaining GPA, the sophomore year can also begin to understand some concepts and requirements such as essays, recommendation letters, and application essays, and further determine the target universities and majors. At the same time, you can also take TOEFL, IELTS and other language tests, and after meeting the requirements of the target institution, you will leave more time and energy for future applications.
✔ Junior year
In the first semester of the third year, you should strive to get a language score and further maintain your GPA, and you can also participate in some valuable internships to improve your background.
In the second semester of your junior year and during the summer vacation, you should first determine a reasonable school selection plan, and you can select suitable majors and schools according to your undergraduate/work background and future development plan.
Before the end of the summer vacation of the junior year, it is necessary to put the application materials such as recommendation letters, academic certificates, and transcripts in writing, because the first year of the senior year will usher in the critical stage of application.
✔ Senior year
Start submitting online application materials, including undergraduate transcripts, language scores, standardized test scores such as GMAT/GRE, recommendation letters and essays, etc. If the language/standardization does not meet the standard, you can continue to brush up the score, and you can make up for it later, but pay attention to the time.
For example, Canada generally opens online applications in September, with the first round from November to December, the second round from January to February, and the third round from March to April. The deadline for science and engineering is generally January, some in March, and the deadline for business is in batches. Canada is a rolling enrollment that ends when it is full, so it is advantageous to submit your application early.
How to start the Canadian master's application plan at the beginning of the year
● January-April: Start to choose a school, learn about the application program, prepare for the GRE/GMAT, and brush up on the TOEFL IELTS score.
Choosing a school is a very important step for Shenshuo, each applicant should not blindly follow the herd, but choose according to their actual situation, such as their own GPA, internship experience, work experience, scientific research experience, hobbies, career development planning, whether to return to China for development, etc.
According to statistics, the competitiveness index ranking of fresh graduates at home and abroad is roughly as follows: overseas QS100> overseas non-QS100≈ domestic 985/211> domestic non-985/211.
QS World University Rankings 24 (Canada): University of Toronto (21st), McGill University (30th), UBC University (30th), University of Alberta (111th), University of Waterloo (112th), University of Western Ontario (114th).
If you want to find a job locally, the ranking of the major is greater than the ranking of the school itself, take the popular major as an example (24 Canadian McCollin Rankings):
✔ Top 10 Best Universities for Engineering in Canada 2024: University of Toronto, University of UBC, University of Waterloo, McGill University, University of Alberta, Queen's University, McMaster University, University of Calgary, University of Montreal, University of Western Ontario.
✔ Top 10 Best Universities in Canada for Computer Science Programs 2024: UBC University, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, McGill University, University of Alberta, SFU University, University of Montreal, University of Calgary, University of Western Ontario, Queen's University.
✔ Top 10 Best Universities in Canada for Business Programs 2024: UBC University, University of Toronto, McGill University, University of Western Ontario, Queen's University, University of Alberta, University of York, University of Calgary, University of Montreal, University of Waterloo.
✔ Top 10 Best Universities in Canada for Education Programs 2024: UBC University, University of Toronto, University of Alberta, McGill University, Queen's University, University of Western Ontario, University of Calgary, Université Laval, Université de Montréal, University of York.
If it is for the purpose of immigration, the more mainstream is the provincial nomination for master's and doctoral degrees in Ontario and British Columbia.
The biggest feature of Ontario master's degree provincial nomination is that there is no restriction on majors and schools, plus there are many schools in Ontario, and the application options are wide; the EOI scoring system is used to comprehensively evaluate the applicant's qualifications from local work experience, income, job skills, majors, language ability, etc., so the geographical location and major of the institution are very important for scoring.
If it is immigration-oriented, the recommended school selection assignment is as follows:
✔ Tier 1: University of Waterloo, University of Western Ontario, McMaster University.
✔ Tier 2: University of Ottawa, Queen's University, Carleton University.
✔ Guarantees: Laurentian University, Lakehead University, University of Windsor.
If you choose a major for the purpose of immigration, it is recommended to choose a STEM major, i.e. science, technology, mathematics, computer science, agriculture, etc., with a major score of 12 points; if you are studying business, medical and health care, law, sociology, education, etc., with a major score of 6 points, you can consider going to a remote place; while arts and humanities majors are not recommended to consider, and the major score is 0 points.
The biggest feature of BC master's degree immigration is that international students can apply for immigration directly without working after graduation! However, there are requirements for the university and major that the student is studying, and the applicant needs to have a master's degree in natural science, applied science or health science issued by a qualified institution in BC within 3 years, including the following majors:
✔ agriculture; biological and biomedical sciences; computer and information sciences and support services; engineering; engineering technology; health professions and related clinical sciences; mathematics and statistics; natural resource conservation and research; ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Physical Sciences.
If you have an undergraduate STEM major, good grades, and good language, you can apply for BCPNP designated programs in public universities such as UBC, SFU, UVIC, etc., but the application is difficult and the acceptance rate is low.
If you don't have a STEM background, it can be difficult to apply for these majors across majors, and the choice of schools and majors is relatively narrow. Consider applying to the following three private BCPNP designated schools: FDU, NYIT, and North eastern University.
It is recommended that you check the admission standards, admission rate, professional training direction, course design, employment rate and other information of the corresponding colleges and universities on the official website of the university in advance, and determine the sprint colleges and guaranteed colleges respectively, leaving yourself with sufficient room for choice.
● May-8
Month: Clarify the direction of application, sprint for GRE/GMAT scores, brush TOEFL IELTS scores, summer internship/scientific research, clarify application recommenders, and collect essay materials.
The core of the application preparation for the current season is undoubtedly the improvement of the soft and hard background. Starting this as early as possible is key to winning the application season each year.
The soft and hard backgrounds of the application are mainly divided into: hard background: GPA scores, language scores, GRE/GMAT, etc., soft background: scientific research experience, paper publication, internship, international competitions, extracurricular activities, etc.
✔ GPA score: 80 points is the lifeline of the master's application, even if the QS ranking is relatively low, the graduate GPA needs to be above 3.0, but the admission line will often be higher. For example, the University of Toronto emphasizes a GPA of at least 3.3 and a 3.7 to be competitive, while for UBC, not only an overall GPA of 76% is required, but also an A grade grade is required for advanced courses.
✔ Language scores: All schools generally require an IELTS score of no less than 6.5 and no band of 6, and TOEFL accepts 92-100 or above.
✔ GRE/GMAT: Different schools or majors in Canada have different requirements, and it will be more competitive if you can provide the GRE/GMAT. It is highly recommended to provide a GMAT score of at least 680/800 or above, if it is 720/800 or above, it will be more competitive, and if the GRE is required for general science and engineering, it is recommended to provide 325+.
✔ Internship or work experience: Many majors will value internship or work experience, such as: finance, computer science, marketing, etc. There are also many majors that are highly recommended for you to do some scientific research in advance, such as: medicine, biochemistry, psychology and other majors. According to statistics, more than 90% of the students admitted to the top 10 in Canada have scientific research, internships, projects or work experience.
● September-October: Complete the content of the document, polish and finalize the draft, and fill in the online application materials.
The paperwork is the embodiment of the whole application preparation and is very important. But on the other hand, it doesn't actually take up much time.
Because at the end of the day, the writing of an essay needs to be supported by actual content. If the improvement of soft and hard backgrounds in the early stage is very in place, then most students actually need to face more, but the material trade-offs and highlights are highlighted.
The application essay includes a resume, 2-3 letters of recommendation, and a personal statement, and the school will judge whether the student has the ability and development of academic research based on these materials.
● November-December: Submit application materials, some schools will have interview requirements, track the application and submit missing materials, and wait for the offer.
Students who submit applications in the first round usually have a higher success rate, and the admission places allocated in the later application rounds are relatively small. If you don't have a good offer in the first round, you still have enough time to submit applications from other schools.
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