Hey Poco! It just occured to me, When she filled up her Personal Information Form and Personal Study Plan, did she write anything about her plans after she finishes her course? Is there a need to mention what you plan to do after your studies? Will that affect the decision? Thanks!
Hi deadfishie,
"Personal study plan: a description of your proposed program of studies as it relates to your academic, technical, or vocational background". The description is vague, but check out the UK website <http://www.canada.org.uk/visa-info/student/e_study.htm>
"8. Study Plan - please submit a one page study plan which answers the following questions and includes any other information relevant to the processing of your application:
Why do you wish to study in Canada in the program for which you have been accepted? What is your overall educational goal? Why are you not pursuing a similar program in your country of residence/citizenship? What research have you done into studies in your country of residence/citizenship? How will this program enhance your employment opportunities in your country of residence/citizenship? What ties do you have to your country of residence/citizenship? If it has been more than 2 years since you have left full time education, please provide your C.V. (resumé). In the case of a minor applicant, what are your reasons for studying in Canada? What is your parents/guardian's immigration status in their current country of residence?"
Some of these questions may not apply to us Filipino applicants (such as providing a CV). But if you applied to graduate school, the Personal Study Plan is very similar to the "Statement of Purpose" or "Statement of Research Interest" that was required by graduate schools, just make it less technical to make it easy for a layman to read. I hope this helps.
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