r/ONTeacherCandidates

Hello again! I see that the moderators have been posting about the upcoming cycle so I thought I would use this as another opportunity to answer some questions about applications before they formally open.

For those who did not see my last AMA, I worked as an admissions officer for a large university who reviewed applications and made decisions for over 3 years.

Want to know what makes a competitive applicant? What teachables are desired? What stream is right for you? Ask away and I'll do my best to answer, please be as specific as you can!

Feel free to ask whatever you'd like. However, I know I will receive some waitlist questions and just want to state that if you have not received an offer it is extremely unlikely that you will receive one for this cycle.

I plan to do more AMA's in the future so if I don't get around to your question, there will be a next time!

Hello! I have recently considered teachers college after becoming a TA during my undergrad. I really enjoyed it but I also understand that teaching university students is very different from teaching K-12. I would like some brutally honest advice on my chances of getting in and the job market in the GTA. Disclaimer: this post is going to make me look very picky but I am not in the best financial position and would prefer to stay as close to home as possible.

I graduated as a sociology major with a 3.80 cgpa. I was the president of an academic club, a TA, did a few short-term marketing roles, have 5+ years of customer service/retail, and did some freelance tutoring. I am avoiding doing the casper and schools that require it are pretty competitive so I think that works out in my favour. My top choices were the oise MT, York, and WLU but after perusing reddit I don't feel like I am a very competitive applicant. I honestly just want to know if its even worth it for me to apply or if I would immediately get rejected (some people have insane stats and thousands of hours of experience). I am also worried about not being able to find a job in the GTA after.

I apologize if this is all over the place! Would appreciate anyone who could give me some advice. Thanks in advance.

I know this has been asked many, many times but I really want to get a litmus test on whether my niece has a shot getting into teachers college or not. She’s super nervous about applying this upcoming cycle and I’m trying to help her out.

I see many different posts about this topic but some posts will have people saying they’ve been rejected with a 90% and then other posts saying they’ve been accepted with a 70%. I know certain schools are a bit holistic but still, any insight would be great.

Her ECs is that she’s taught in Montessori schools, tutored little kids and her GPA is in the low to mid 70s.

She’s looking at Lakehead, Nipissing, Ontario Tech etc.

Does she have a shot?

Thanks for everyone’s help.

Happy Monday!

If you’re thinking about applying to a B.Ed. (or you’re already in one) and have questions about the whole process, ask them here!

Current teacher candidates, recent grads, and qualified teachers — feel free to jump in and answer based on your own experience.

Could be anything from applications and choosing a program to placements, the MPT, OCT, supplying, or just what teacher’s college is actually like.

Ask away 👇

Hello all! I have my BA and am wondering what additional schooling I’ll need to be a part time college professor. I’m currently on mat leave and plan to be a full time mom for the next 6ish years. In that time I’m hoping to complete all the schooling/requirements I need so that once my little one is old enough I can be a part time professor. I finished my 3 year BA with a double minor in social justice/peace studies and Gender/women’s studies. Ideally some kind of schooling online or night school would be great. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated:)

Does anyone know when first years typically find out at least their board? Or is it all once classes start?

I got an option to defer my application to may or fall 2027. Just wondering if anybody else got that option

Hi everyone! I currently have finished a four year bachelor of arts degree (Environment and Urban sustainability) from TMU and a year long ontario college graduate certificate in Sustainable Urban and Transportation Planning. I was wondering if this is enough to start at an A4 level in the pay scale after getting my teachers college done or if I would be at A3 level?

Thanks so much!

Hi ,

Has any one been emergency supply teacher for I/S high school?

Any experience,tips warnings ?

Is it possible to be on emergency list with engineering degree for uncertified teacher

Background:

I am.asking this as I am.looking at getting OCT but I don't want to jump in fire .I have a.full time engineering job but it really doesn't work with my family life .So I am looking at moving to school job and I am.intested in getting my license but before I do I am.thinking may be doing supply work if I am allowed to might give me a hands on experience and knowledge

Hi everyone! I just got off the waitlist and admitted to Western, I’m wondering if there is a groupchat I could be added to on WhatsApp or anything like that? let me know, thank you!:)

I have electronics and telecommunication engineering,is it feasible to apply to Western or Windsor University to bachelor of education program for math/physics

I went thru their sites individually and they have credits required listed but no other details

I don't want to spend.time and money on admissions if they are just going to come back and ask.me.to.take more credits

Hi I just got accepted to Lakehead Orillia for the p/j stream! I was wondering if anyone knows how long it take OUAC to show your offer? I have to accept by the 14th.