Post Secondary Questions & Answers
The following are the answers to some commonly asked questions regarding Post Secondary Studies. The an
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College.
Question: What are the fall / winter application deadlines for Post Secondary Institutions?
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Red River College
Applicants may submit applications upon completion of Grade 11. Applicants must submit a transcript of the
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grades must be submitted by July 15 for enrolment in fall intakes.
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Question: What is the biggest advantage of “advanced early” admission and “early” admission”?
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considered for various entrance scholarships. Students are advised to check out the website of the post secondary
institutions to review the lists of approved courses and grades required, as these are different for each institution.
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Question: What is the application fee cost at each location?
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Question: What is University 1?
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faculty of choice. See U of M’s website for more information.
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For information and the procedure to apply for student aid go to www.studentaid.gov.mb.ca or call
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you are eligible to receive. This calculation is based on things such as the type of program you are applying for
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When you apply for a Canada Student Loan you will automatically be considered for a grant. You do not have to
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Question: What are the pre-requisites for each institution?
The admission for each institution and each program of study or faculty is different. In addition to meeting the
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courses in their high school programs. Some programs require interviews, portfolios, additional testing, or actual
performance. Although the very basic admission requirements are listed below, it cannot be emphasized enough
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ensure admission. Each of the post secondary institutions has free academic advising services available to pro
spective students and their parents. See the websites for academic advising information.
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cation cannot be used as one of the 5 courses.
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minimum of three of these credits in S courses.
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and intake dates. For this reason it is imperative for students to contact the College for admission information
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Which is the best way to apply?
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www.umanitoba.ca
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