Applying To Computer Science School

Students enter a bachelor's degree program in computer science/information technology directly from high school and must apply using their respective provincial application centre or directly to each institute. Applicants must submit proof of completion of a secondary school diploma including, typically, English, mathematics, physics and chemistry. When selecting applicants, schools admit students based on their high school grade point average (GPA). The competitive GPA can change from year to year as it is based on the quality of the applicant pool and space available in the program. Most computer science schools select students by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including marks, subjects taken, and supplementary information.

Since most computer science schools have either two or three application deadlines/rounds, applying in the first round will increase an applicant's chances of admission, because there are more empty spots available. By the time the third round has commenced, many students have already been accepted, which lessens later applicants' chances considerably.

Community colleges offer open admission, in which students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission also requires that students submit proof of completion of a secondary school diploma along with acceptable performance in required subjects such as English, mathematics, physics and chemistry. In selecting applicants for highly competitive programs, the college may also ask an applicant for supplemental information. Typically students are admitted directly into the program.