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Official Academic Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (including the legend on the reverse and any notarized translations) must be scanned and uploaded to the application system. There is an option to use an electronic transcript for Canadian universities. See the online application for detailed instructions. Do not send official transcripts unless they are requested. You will not be required to submit official paper copies of your transcripts until after the admissions committee makes its decision. If admitted, you will be required to submit an official transcript; verification of your paper transcript will be a condition that must be met prior to registration. Scanned transcripts will be verified against official copies, which are requested when an initial offer of admission is made. If discrepancies are found, offers will be withdrawn and future applications to the University refused.
Curriculum Vitae:
Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae. Please see this tip sheet for the kind of information to provide.http://www.cinema.utoronto.ca/gradprogramadmit.html
Personal Statement:
M.A. applicants should submit a single-spaced letter of intent (500 word maximum) addressing the academic goals the applicant wishes to pursue in the program.** Ph.D. applicants must also provide a single-spaced letter of intent (750 word maximum) outlining their research interests, points of intersection with the CSI faculty and curriculum, and career goals.** All applicants: please also explain how these ambitions dovetail with the resources available within the Cinema Studies Institute and the wider University community.
Recommendation Letter:
Three Letters of Reference are required for the MA and the PhD. These letters should be completed by faculty under whom the applicant has studied. One letter from an employer/professional may be substituted for a reference from academic faculty if the professional can speak to qualities of the candidate directly applicable to the program of study.
Writing Sample:
Academic Writing Sample (maximum 3000 words for M.A. /maximum 5000 for Ph.D.):
Please select a representative sample of your academic writing that best reflects your current abilities and interests as a scholar.
*Once you submit your application fee, you will be able to upload your academic writing sample to the on-line application.