TIPS
- DECIDE
which institution, program, and campus you want to attend.
- MEET the requirements.
Find out if you meet the institution’s general admission and specific program admission requirements.
- CONFIRM the application deadline
Plan for enough time to get your application completed before the deadline.
- GATHER the following information:
- Personal contact information, including an email address you check regularly
- Proof of citizenship
- High school transcript access information
- Personal Education Number – PEN
Study Permit
- ORGANIZE supplemental information such as:
- Personal statement about why you would like to take the program
- Career goal statement outlining how the program you are applying to fits your career goals
- Reference letters
- Writing sample from a project or essay you have done in another class
Resume or portfolio
- APPLY ONLINE
through EducationPlannerBC or as per the institution’s instructions. Tips at How to Apply.
- PAY the Application Fee.
Fees vary depending on the institution, from $0 to $350.
- SUBMIT the application.
- You should get a confirmation email within 3-10 business days saying your application has been received.
If you do not get a confirmation email, check your Junk/Spam folders first, then contact the institution’s Admissions/Registrar’s office to ensure they received and are processing your application. It is your responsibility to follow-up.
- CHECK your application status.
- Many institutions offer the ability to monitor your application status online. Information about how to check your application status will usually be included in your application confirmation letter.