You have three options when it comes to intake or start of the program – it could be September “Fall”, January “Winter”, or May “Summer. There are pros and cons in each intake which we will be tackling – and watch till the end to decide which intake best suits you! In the end, will calculate which intake has an opportunity cost!
FALL or SEPTEMBER INTAKE ( Sep to Dec)
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PROS |
CONS |
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Moderate weather |
Fewer fast track program available |
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80% available programs |
A lot of competitions for jobs |
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High admission rate |
Housing is difficult |
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lots of jobs |
Earnings up to 45,000cad in 24 months |
CONCLUSION: Although a lot of programs will be available for this intake. Keep in mind that you have a lot of competition in terms of finding jobs and housing (esp for family).
WINTER OR JANUARY INTAKE (JAN TO MAY)
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PROS |
CONS |
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Fast-track program |
Weather (cold) |
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Missed intake for Fall |
Expensive flights |
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Admission rate is HIGH |
Less available seats |
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Earnings up to 55,000cad in 24 months |
Fewer job opportunities |
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Housing is difficult |
CONCLUSION: Although there are fewer job opportunities for winter intake – this is actually the best time to focus on your studies instead and save your time working for summer break. Also, you can take advantage of the fast-track program to finish your studies in a short amount of time and still get 3 years of PGWP.
SUMMER OR MAY INTAKE (May to August)
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PROS |
CONS |
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Less competition for jobs |
Less available seats |
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Weather (summer) |
Longer duration (5-6 semesters) |
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Lot’s of job opportunities |
The admission rate is low |
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Housing is easy to find |
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CONCLUSION: Although there are a lot of jobs available – you are only limited to working for 20hours a week since you are studying full-time during this intake. You will miss a lot of internship and coop opportunities (in the first year) if you start in May intake.
CALCULATING THE SALARY FOR EACH INTAKE
*JAN is fast track program
If you are not sure what intake - connect with SLE Planner so we can help you select the best one suitable for you! Send us an email at [email protected]
