Print Futures: Professional Writing

1. General Admission Requirements
2. English 12 with a minimum grade of "C" or approved substitution
3. A grammar and summary exercise
4. Writing samples (letters, essays, articles, creative writing, etc.) as evidence of interest in and dedication to writing
5. Basic skills on word processing equipment
6. Two letters of reference (character or work-related)
7. A resume and letter of application
8. Participation in a Print Futures information session
9. Interviews (group and individual)

Group interviews take place throughout the year. Applicants should not submit their writing portfolio to the Office of the Registrar with their application to the College. Instead, they should bring their writing portfolio to the group interview.

During the group interview, applicants are required to:

• confirm they attended a program information session
• respond to questions about their experiences, career goals and preparedness
• participate in a group discussion of writing-related issues and scenarios
• complete a grammar and summary writing exercise
• confirm they have basic skills on word processing equipment
• submit their complete writing portfolio, including the letter of application (addressed to the program coordinator), writing samples, two letters of reference and resumé

Note: Applicants with incomplete writing portfolios will not be considered for program admission.

During the application process, applicants are expected to demonstrate:

• timely completion of all required application elements
• respect for and cooperation with other applicants during the group interview

Note: In special circumstances, unsuccessful applicants may enrol in selected Print Futures, English and/or Communications courses in the General Studies program. These applicants must submit an Application for Readmission to the College as a General Studies student. Upon reapplication to a subsequent Print Futures intake, re-evaluation for admission will be assessed upon achieving a minimum grade of "C" in those selected courses.