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Better Know a University – Trent University

It’s the year of the spontaneously-generating admissions policies! Although in October there was nothing to be found, sure enough, what does Trent have prominent placed on their main admissions page? Their (draft) homeschooling policy!

First Windsor, now Trent . . . and, look for another “Better Know a University” entry very soon since Brock just had their policy passed by the Senate. (I’ve been given an early copy, but I’ll wait until it’s out on their website, which should be this week, so that I can link to it.) It’s an early Christmas for university-bound homeschoolers indeed!

But back to today’s guest of honour, who generously saved me writing an email asking them to update my records . . .

Trent University ~ http://www.trentu.ca/

1600 West Bank Drive | Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7B8 | 1-888-739-8885
Size: Small – 8,000 undergraduates

Admissions Website: http://www.trentu.ca/undergraduate/howdoiapply.php

Home School Admissions Page: http://www.trentu.ca/undergraduate/documents/Homeschoolpolicy_000.pdf
(note: this is a pdf document)

From their website (emphasis added):

Trent University is committed to alternative forms of education and believe that such
students can make significant contributions to our campus.

Students who have been home schooled or have attended a secondary school that is not
accredited by the Provincial or State Ministry of Education should apply using the same
application process as other students. Please review the appropriate method by visiting
our website at: www.trentu.ca/undergraduate/howdoiapply.php. Applicants will be
considered on the basis of independent evidence of academic achievement which may
include high school grades, correspondence courses, college courses, and other pertinent
accomplishments.

Applicants must provide a portfolio that includes:

• An official transcript with grades received (if available)
• Course outlines, a list of course texts, method of evaluation,
• Sample(s) of written work, which includes the instructor’s comments and grade.
This work should be at the senior secondary school level (grade 12 equivalent).
• Results of standardized tests such as SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject Tests (min.
score of 1650) or AP Examinations or Advanced Level course examinations in the
General Certificate Education (min. of two for consideration).
• Students applying to specialized programs such as Forensic Science, Education,
and some Science programs must complete the Ontario 4U level courses (or
approved equivalents) in the prerequisite courses through ILC, or another
province/state Ministry of Education approved institution. Refer to the 2008
Viewbook for specific admission requirements online at:
www.trentu.ca/undergraduate/pdfs/VB2008.pdf.
• May be asked to attend an interview with a member of the admission staff
• Must provide proof of English Proficiency where required

Please note: Submission of less than the above may delay the admission process and
limit your admissibility. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship you meet
Trent’s standard admission requirements Refer to the 2008 Viewbook for specific
admission requirements online at: www.trentu.ca/undergraduate/pdfs/VB2008.pdf.

Thank you, Trent!

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