Type of marks required for any post-secondary institute

Hey guys...

I'm just wondering, what type of marks are required for any post-secondary institute, whether it be college or university. Can someone give me a range (ie: xx to xx) for whichever field/program. Just want to know to set some goals for next year.

BTW, am I at a disadvantage, my current HS is non-semestered. I'm 8 (frickin) classes at once, could this be a reason why my average was only 83 (even though 6/8 classes were >80 ??).

Thanks guys, all help appreciated.

*BTW, I have no-one of older influence to guide me, so I really appreciate all the help you guys give me. Not that I have no parents, but people who are the same age and experienced as you.

edit: I'm in Ontario if it helps.

For Comp Sci at Carleton.... 80-85%

for sheridan college you just have to pass high school

As I recall, if you want to go to university, the ABSOLUTE lowest I believe is a high-60s to low-70s (that's for like Lakehead Arts).

If you want to go to College for a general program, you should be able to get in with just about anything, depending on the school and the program. Some are more demanding with their entrance criteria (some demanding upwards of an 80!) all the way down to general admission (ie. autistic kids can theoretically gain admission).

Depends where you want to go.

With an >80, you should be able to get into most Science, CS, and Engineering schools, mind you not the top ones. Make sure as well that your extracurricular activities are high and you should be okay for most programs.

In order to get into the best programs though, you need a 90.

Interesting, seems like I got to hit 90's...and do extra-curricular stuff.
Eeks!

THis year I hit 83 with 60% effort term 1, 75% effort term 2, and 95% effort end of year.

Looks like a gotta cut RFD, probably save 2.5hrs during the year


j

I have no idea what you're saying, since you're on my ignore list. But pick up a copy of the OUAC booklet, it lists all the schools, by program and the requirements to get in.

Originally Posted by wanted

THis year I hit 83 with 60% effort term 1, 75% effort term 2, and 95% effort end of year.

What does "[X]% effort" mean?

Originally Posted by wanted

Interesting, seems like I got to hit 90's...and do extra-curricular stuff.
Eeks!

THis year I hit 83 with 60% effort term 1, 75% effort term 2, and 95% effort end of year.

Looks like a gotta cut RFD, probably save 2.5hrs during the year


j

they don't gave a rat a$$ about extra-curricular activities. I didn't put any on my admission form and they still took me in.

for UW electrical eng u need >90%
comp eng u need >85%
all other eng u need 85 - 90 ish

i gave them my transcript says 93.6% avg, then i got in. I didn't metion any extra curriular activities. It make sense, most extra curriular activities are not related to the field you are going to. But say if you joined a computer science club in HS and you want to take comp sci in university, then it might make a difference, otherwise, just your mark is good enough to convince them.


oh BTW, getting into university is the easy part, STAY in is the real challange

PS: a dude with 80% avg actually manage to get in comp eng here, he said he got 3rd or something in toronto programming competition or something like that. So I guess if you can get in the top 3 of some reputatable competition, then put that on your admission form, it helps.

PSS, with your mark of 80, you can get into most universities. don't worry about the ones that don't accept you, cause even if they do, chances are that you will drop out within first year. you want get in a university that's both reputable and passable, the least thing you can do is pass, if you pick the top 3 university and can't pass, what good will that do.

step 1: goto your public library. get the newest edition of maclean's magazine college and universities edition. read. this will give you general ballparks

step 2: goto your guidance department. identify the field of study you are most interested in, and ask them what are the minimum and averages for admission into say, 5 schools for that program

step 3: call the admissions department of your identified schools directly, some have toll free numbers

this will get you the most accurate answers.

the flux between schools and from year to year can be significant.

example: laurier suddenly went from baselining b students to b- to even c students, in one year. someone who went to laurier last year wouldn't be able to tell you that. your guidance counsellor can, as will the admissions department of the school.

my .02 cents

Originally Posted by afong56

step 1: goto your public library. get the newest edition of maclean's magazine college and universities edition. read. this will give you general ballparks

step 2: goto your guidance department. identify the field of study you are most interested in, and ask them what are the minimum and averages for admission into say, 5 schools for that program

step 3: call the admissions department of your identified schools directly, some have toll free numbers

this will get you the most accurate answers.

the flux between schools and from year to year can be significant.

example: laurier suddenly went from baselining b students to b- to even c students, in one year. someone who went to laurier last year wouldn't be able to tell you that. your guidance counsellor can, as will the admissions department of the school.

my .02 cents

isn't that due to double coherent? it happened to all university I think. UW dropped their standard too, cause they can't teach gr 12 grads the same material as they did for gr13 grads.

Unless you want a specific institute, grades are irrelevant. If you are really stuck with bad marks, just remember, there is always places like Seneca and Windsor U

Originally Posted by B40

I have no idea what you're saying, since you're on my ignore list. But pick up a copy of the OUAC booklet, it lists all the schools, by program and the requirements to get in.

Ahh, this made me laugh

Originally Posted by StrayB

What does "[X]% effort" mean?

time spent playing xbox, watching tv, making significant and great contributions to RFD versus time spent doing work.

ie: I spent 70% my time studying, and 30%.
That' would be 70% effot.

Originally Posted by wanted

time spent playing xbox, watching tv, making significant and great contributions to RFD versus time spent doing work.

ie: I spent 70% my time studying, and 30%.
That' would be 70% effot.

Hey. I've been watching your post count, nice "30%" RFD. :P

Originally Posted by Absolute

Hey. I've been watching your post count, nice "30%" RFD. :P

The growth in posts was because of summer.


I remember 2 weeks ago, I had a good 100-150 posts over you. But all of a sudden you want on a posting spree

i just did 1k (5-6k) in 11days