Richard P said:I am going to be applying in September.
My lack of work experience is what worries me the most about my application. I just hope that my volunteer experience and extra-curricular activities make up for it.
Thanks for the information.scriptox said:That seemed to be the same case for me. I had no work experience when applying although I was still accepted. As you stated, my extra-curricular activities and volunteering apparently made up for it according to my MCC (although I'm sure that one's acceptance would depend on much much more factors). However, as a Warrant Officer at the recruiting centre advised me, it's best to be as well-rounded as you can. As to what being well-rounded means, I'll let you decide what that is.
You make a very valid point; however, my question came from the ROTP Academic Admissions Questionnaire where they ask how many hours per week you devote to: homework, employment, sports and fitness activities...etc.scriptox said:Well, to be honest, although quantity of extra-curricular activities and volunteering is important, in my opinion, the type of work you do is equally if not more important. During my high school career I didn't volunteer or do extra-curricular activities merely to rack up hours. I participated in these activities because I wanted to learn something from them. I took up various leadership roles because I wanted to learn exactly that: leadership. I wanted to learn skills that I can apply to my life in the future.
Now with that said, to answer your question, my time spent per week engaging in such activities would normally not exceed 10 hours.
Quality vs. Quantity
Just some food for thought.
(Although, I could be completely wrong.. maybe the recruiting centres are looking for quantity.. I have no clue what they truly look for).
Phobos said:I finally got in touch with the ROTP clerk at CFRC Det Hamilton and he informed me that school supplies will be provided.
-Phobos
CFmom said:My Child is a student at RMC having joined the school last year. I would strongly suggest being prepared with the school supplies you need as they were not given any school supplies until second term in January last year. During FYOP first years are not able to leave the school to get supplies either.
jwtg said:School supplies-
At RMC, first years were given the chance to purchase school supplies from the Canex before classes began. You will not be permitted to leave campus so your selection will be limited, and quantities are also limited. The Canex ran out of paper before I had a chance to get any, so your best bet is to arrive with the basics- writing utensils, notebooks/binders with paper, etc. You will at some point have an opportunity to order/purchase school supplies with funding provided by the school- in years past, there have been Staples gift cards. Lately everyone just writes up an order sheet off of an item list. These supplies are not always particularly prompt in arriving so you better make sure you have your own stuff to work with before you get here.
Most profs have no problem with laptops in class. Some teachers prefer you don't use them, or will insist that you use them only for note-taking and might ask you to put them away if they don't deem it an appropriate time to be taking notes or if you seem to be playing games instead.
I use my laptop for many classes.