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| Topic Started: Apr 22 2008, 04:20 PM (1,061 Views) | |
| SarahRainsberger | Apr 22 2008, 04:20 PM Post #1 |
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The following was received from Ryerson University, via email, in late 2007. This is a draft policy that they are currently working on and were kind enough to share. Please remember it is just a draft, is subject to change, and is an internal document kindly made public to help students prepare to apply to Ryerson.
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| SarahRainsberger | Jun 10 2009, 09:34 PM Post #2 |
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As of June 10, 2009: Ryerson's Admissions Page including a link to their homeschooling policy in pdf format which states: Policy under review September 17, 2008 HOME-SCHOOLED APPLICANTS Admission Requirements Ryerson is pleased to consider applications for admission from home-schooled candidates who satisfy the requirements listed below. Admission to Ryerson programs is competitive and selection is based on academic achievement. Many Ryerson programs also consider non-academic factors such as interviews, auditions, selection tests, essays, portfolios, etc. in addition to academic criteria and history. For more information about “Grades-Plus” programs, visit www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/overview/nonacademicrequirements. Home-Schooled Applicants from Ontario Ryerson University does not require completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent from home-schooled applicants provided a letter is submitted by the applicant indicating they have been home-schooled to the Grade 11 level. However, evidence of academic achievement in secondary education is required as follows: o From Ontario, completion of six Grade 12 U/M courses (offered by an Ontario Ministry of Education inspected school), including program-specific subject prerequisites is required. o A minimum overall average of 70% in six Grade 12 U or M courses (or equivalent) establishes eligibility for admission; subject to competition individual programs may require higher averages. o The specific Grade 12 U/M (or equivalent) subject prerequisites and minimum grades required vary by program. A minimum of 60% is required in each of the program specific subject requirements; subject to competition individual programs may require higher grades. o For those programs that require a Grade 11 U/M or Grade 12 U Mathematics or Science course, the course must be completed via an Ontario Ministry of Education inspected school. o The Grade 12 U/M courses may be completed via on-line learning, night school, day school, correspondence or any combination thereof, provided the school offers credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Home-Schooled Applicants from other Canadian Provinces Applicants who have completed equivalent qualifications from other Canadian provinces will be considered provided the studies satisfy provincial requirements. See Ryerson’s Equivalent Standing Guidelines at www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/overview. Home-Schooled Applicants from the United States Applicants who have completed home-schooled studies in the United States will be considered provided the studies have been completed and a high school diploma issued by a school that is recognized by an accrediting body acceptable to Ryerson University. See Ryerson’s Equivalent Standing Guidelines at www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/overview. Other Considerations o Ryerson will also consider final results in Advanced Placement (AP) examinations as well as the International/General Certificate of Secondary Education/Ordinary Level subjects (IGCSE/GCSE/O Levels) and the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced (A) Level subjects. o SAT Reasoning with a minimum score of 550 in each SAT component or a composite ACT score of 24 is strongly recommended. SAT Subject Tests are also considered. Please note that Ryerson University does not provide individual educational assessments for home-schooled applicants. Application Process Home-schooled candidates may apply on the appropriate application available via the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) (www.ouac.on.ca). Home-schooled candidates must identify themselves as such to Ryerson’s Director of Admissions to expedite and ensure the appropriate processing and assessment of their application: Director of Admissions Ryerson University Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment 350 Victoria Street Toronto, ON M5B 2K3 |
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