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One transcript of your academic record from each and every postsecondary institution you have attended must be included in your application. Postsecondary study consists of all degree programs, pre-degree courses (e.g. CEGEP in the province of Quebec), post-degree courses (even a single course), and professional development (e.g. Additional Qualification Courses for Educators). For in-progress study (including courses without final grades), a transcript must be submitted (if an updated transcript is subsequently required it will be requested from you). If you are applying to a doctoral program, transcripts pertaining to both bachelor’s and master’s degrees must be submitted.
Curriculum Vitae:
Your up-to-date résumé or curriculum vitae must be included in your application. résumé should detail your education history (both academic and professional), employment history (including names of employers, job titles, position responsibilities, dates employed, whether full- or part-time), awards, business and professional achievements, community activities, as well as any special skills.
Personal Statement:
A statement of intent should detail your study and/or research interests, career goals, and reasons for seeking admission. It’s helpful to begin with a list of four or five key words or phrases that relate to your proposed study. You may also wish to identify OISE faculty members with whom you are interested in working. The length of a statement of intent can vary, but generally it should be 1000 – 1500 words.
Recommendation Letter:
Two supporting letters of reference – one academic and one professional – must be included in your application. The academic reference should be from a university instructor with whom you have studied. The professional reference should be from a referee who is familiar with your professional work and promise.
Generally, two letters of reference are sufficient and submitting extra reference letters is not encouraged or permitted. However, several programs require an additional (third) letter of reference. At present, only applicants to the Developmental Psychology and Education (MA, PhD) program and applicants to the School and Clinical Child Psychology program must submit an additional letter of recommendation.