posted on Feb. 8: New student application numbers increase

More high school students are choosing McMaster as their first choice when they apply to Ontario universities.

Figures released today by the Ontario Universities' Application Centre indicate applications with McMaster listed as the first or preferred choice are up 19.2 per cent from last year.

As of Feb. 4, 4,482 students had listed McMaster as their first choice compared to 3,761 at this time last year.

Total applications to the University from potential first-year students – where McMaster is listed as a first, second, third or more choice – are up 22.8 per cent. The overall provincial average increase in applications is up 20.2 per cent.

University registrar George Granger said applications have increased across all program areas.

“The overall increase in applications indicates that Ontario high school students continue to recognize the high quality of programs at McMaster and the overall value of our degrees,” Granger said.

“Some of the increase is also likely a reflection of students fast tracking their studies in order to enter university prior to the arrival of the bulk of double cohort students in 2003.”

Offers of acceptance will begin going out to successful applicants in early April.

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More high school students are choosing McMaster as their first choice when they apply to Ontario universities.<p><br />
Figures released today by the <a href="http://www.ouac.on.ca/index.html">Ontario Universities&#039; Application Centre</a> indicate applications with McMaster listed as the first or preferred choice are up 19.2 per cent from last year.<p><br />
As of Feb. 4, 4,482 students had listed McMaster as their first choice compared to 3,761 at this time last year.<p> <br />
Total applications to the University from potential first-year students - where McMaster is listed as a first, second, third or more choice - are up 22.8 per cent. The overall provincial average increase in applications is up 20.2 per cent.<p><br />
University registrar George Granger said applications have increased across all program areas.<p><br />
"The overall increase in applications indicates that Ontario high school students continue to recognize the high quality of programs at McMaster and the overall value of our degrees," Granger said.<p><br />
"Some of the increase is also likely a reflection of students fast tracking their studies in order to enter university prior to the arrival of the bulk of double cohort students in 2003." <p><br />
Offers of acceptance will begin going out to successful applicants in early April.<p><br />

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