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LOA in hand for a later intake while waiting on other colleges - timing, deferrals and cutoffs

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Step-by-Step

Historical note: intake-timing advice below reflects 2022 processing delays.

An applicant held a Lambton College LOA (Project Management, January intake) while still waiting on two other colleges for September. What the thread established:

  1. Visa processing may not finish before a near-term intake. A member with the same LOA was told by their consultant that a September start was unrealistic and the January intake was the safer plan.

  2. Know each college's deferral policy before paying fees - members noted Lambton did not offer deferral at the time, so the intake you pay for is the intake you're committing to.

  3. Initial applications usually accept marksheets; official transcripts can follow. Confirm with the college if their document list says transcripts.

  4. Admission cutoffs are institution-specific - roughly 60% for PGD and 65% for master's programs was the norm cited, and each college sets its own study-gap and grade rules.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Do: Check the deferral policy before paying a tuition deposit - some colleges have none.
  • Tip: If visa timelines look tight for the nearest intake, choose the later intake upfront instead of gambling on a deferral.

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