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~Urgent Help~ WHERE TO START FIRST (Really long message)

Jan 25, 2015
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Hi, so it's not only until late December that my parents have 'acknowledged' or approved of me studying in Canada. I will be staying in Calgary. The Unis I plan on applying are Mount Royal and University of Calgary, with Psychology as my course. So now I'm really confused with their requirements. I also plan on taking IELTS. Of course, I have to apply for a study permit. So I'm confused as to where to start. Do I take IELTS first? But when I take IELTS, it says that in order for me to receive another copy of my result, I need to show proof of application from CIC, etc. (link - ieltsessentials(.)com/results.aspx). But for me to apply for a study permit, I must be accepted into a Uni (link - canadavisa(.)com/study-in-canada-faq.html). And looking at the program requirements for UoC is very confusing as well! (link - ucalgary(.)ca/admissions/requirements) Everything is really confusing to me and I really need help fast since the deadline for UoC's admission is on the 1st of March. Mount Royal's deadline is on Feb 1 :eek: (This is for the early admission, the standard's until August but it depends I think on the availability of slots). I've already set up an ApplyAlberta account, although I haven't sent my application form yet since I need to retrieve my previous grades. I know I may have prepared way too late :'( but I will be grateful for any help you give me :D Thank you! If you need some more specific details, I'll be happy to share!
 

Bajinggirl

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Jan 9, 2015
57
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Visa Office......
Online
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-12-2014
File Transfer...
16-12-2014
Med's Request
17-12-2014
Med's Done....
22-12-2014
Interview........
NBI Clearance Requested 17-02-2015
Passport Req..
04-03-2015
VISA ISSUED...
06-03-2015
LANDED..........
23-04-2015
I am not an expert..have not received my Visa yet.. Waiting game.. In your case, you still are finishing your high school.. It's good that you are planning to start your application early. Are you to graduate March - April? The intake you are to apply is I believe, soonest is September.. I suggest you search more about the school you are planning to study at. You stated two.. Learn the requirements and the deadlines.. Be specific with the program/course you wish to take.. Don't you have contact in Calgary who can help process your admission application? In my case I applied for admission first in the University (online). They acknowledged my application and advised me to send the requirements thru expedited courier. Regarding my English test, I took TOEFL so I cant speak much about IELTS. I took the test, in my case, after I have received my Acceptance Letter from the school. They had my English test results as outstanding requirement for admission lang. However, sayo.. You better take IELTS na lang.. two years naman expiry ng results nyan.. You can have the results forwarded by them to the schools you will be applying at. Don't mind visa application yet.. Be accepted in a University in canada muna..
 

Bajinggirl

Star Member
Jan 9, 2015
57
1
Visa Office......
Online
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-12-2014
File Transfer...
16-12-2014
Med's Request
17-12-2014
Med's Done....
22-12-2014
Interview........
NBI Clearance Requested 17-02-2015
Passport Req..
04-03-2015
VISA ISSUED...
06-03-2015
LANDED..........
23-04-2015
Kasi sa English test.. Standard na ata nila (sa TOEFL or IELTS) na we can provide at most three addresses/institutions to where results can be forwarded. That's for free..I mean kasama na sa fee na around $200. If need extra copies pa, you'll have them for a fee na. When you apply for your study permit (that is only if you have been accepted in a school in Canada), they may ask for your English test result and that may be the time na you request for additional copy from IELTS for visa application. I wish I can help more. There are other threads you can learn more of these.
 

wandermom

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Jun 27, 2014
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Hi luke!

I have to agree with bajinggirl, you need to check the specific requirements of the schools you're looking into. And while you're at it, please do check IELTS exam sched online so you can register for a date you're comfortable with.

1. Check school's requirements (IELTS is one of them, ask for the band scores they require)
2. Take the IELTS exam (results are released after 2weeks)
3. Submit your application to the school of your choice.
4. Wait for your LOA
5. Apply for student visa