Evaluation Process
The evaluation of applications is a four-step process.
Step One
An academic average is calculated based on the best 20 one-term undergraduate university courses completed by September 1, 2009.
Applicants who have not completed 20 one-term courses will be evaluated on the basis of courses completed by September 1, 2009.
Applicants who have successfully completed a graduate program will obtain additional bonus points (1% for a Master’s Degree; 2 % for a Ph.D. Degree).
The calculated average must be 68% or better for the application to proceed to step 2. Courses taken after August 2009 will be counted in support of program requirements, but cannot be included in the calculation of the average.
Applicants with an average below 68% are sent a letter of refusal.
You can calculate your average online by using the University of Ottawa’s average calculator.
Step Two
The Statement of experience (SOE) is evaluated, a minimum score of 70 must be given to proceed to step 3. Applicants who do not obtain a score of 70 are sent a letter of refusal.
The Faculty of Education reserves the right to limit the number of SOEs evaluated according to places available and the quality and quantity of the applicant pool.
Step Three
A combined score is calculated weighing equally the academic average and SOE score and eligible applicants are ranked in descending order of the combined score.
Step Four
Admission Decisions:
- Decisions are made according to number of applications, geographic origins, ratios from previous years, attrition rate and teaching subject(s), where applicable;
- Offers are made to the number of top applicants necessary to meet the enrolment objectives of teaching subjects and divisions;
- A waiting list is prepared (for qualified applicants) to permit a second round of offers if necessary;
- Applicants whose combined score does not warrant an offer or a place on the waiting list are sent a letter of refusal. A general feedback sheet will be provided to applicants whose applications are rejected on the basis of the evaluation of their SOE.
There is no appeal process. All decisions are final.
Rounds of Offers
The first round of offers will be mailed April 1, 2010. Applicants must respond before April 16, 2010 to reserve a place in the program. Although the first round may be sufficient to fill the programs, if necessary, a waiting list will be established for qualified applicants. They will be informed by mail of their status starting April 1, 2010. If an applicant does not receive a response on April 1, 2010, it is his responsibility to check his Info Web account. Applicants will be able to respond on-line through OUAC as of Wednesday, April 3, 2010.
Offers of admission will be for September 2010 only and cannot be deferred.
Waiting Lists
Waiting lists are established for each teaching subject within each division. In all cases, lists are numbered. At the intermediate/senior division, lists are numbered according to first teaching subject.
Candidates may not appeal their ranking on a waiting list.