Confirmed seat

When I received my letter of acceptance (LOA), it stated that I should pay the reservation fee by February 12.  

The reservation fee is  CAD 1,000. It is non-refundable should I wish to defer to the following term.  But once confirmed, it will be deducted from my total tuition fee. 

When I received the LOA, I did not immediately settle the reservation fee. I dont know why but I have some weird idea of choosing a date when to pay it. LOL. 

While not paying, I have been reading up on the area and checking what else I need to bring. I also constantly read the acceptance letter. I could not believe our dream is almost here. 

Finally, on February 5, or one week before deadline, I logged in my school account and followed the instructions. It was quick and easy, but it did not stop me from saying a quick prayer while the transaction was being processed. After all, CAD 1000 is not a joke and the internet can fluctuate or whatever.  😅

And there it appeared. My payment confirmation.

I paid on a Friday. The following Monday, they emailed me my seat confirmation. The letter also stated other tips while waiting for my study visa permit. 

My next step: attend my DFA passport renewal appointment  that I scheduled 2 months ago. 

Waitlisted and LOAs

My initial first choice was New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) and Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) for the schools. 

I initially sent my school documents to my education consultant in IDP Philippines last October 28, 2020. They replied to me after 10 days requesting for consent forms. I immediately sent it last November 9. The plan is for them to apply to NBCC on my behalf. 

However, their documents person replied only on November 13. During this time, I checked and the course that I wanted is now on waitlist. My education consultant inquired with NBCC and they replied that I can choose another course that is still open. This actually placed me in a dilemma. 

I consulted IDP and they provided me another set of school options. Among the schools, I chose Cape Breton. I was actually interested in the university when I searched for it before. On the other hand, NBCC also suggested to check their other programs that are still open. 

This was my timeline:

• Dec 2 - applied to NSCC on my own since the college was not part of IDP's roster of school clients. 
• Dec 6 - applied to NBCC on my own as well. My IDP informed me during this time that their website is often down. Their website included a notice regarding this. So when I checked and was able to get in, I immediately applied. My program was on waitlist but I went ahead anyway. 
• Dec 9 - my IDP consultant applied to CBU on my behalf, She also arranged to waive the application fee. 
• Dec 16 - took my computer-based IELTS
• Dec 18 - received my test results online (Passed! 👆 )
• Dec 23 - received hard copy of my results and immediately uploaded to CBU. Also forwarded the same to IDP so they can forward to NBCC
• Dec 23 - requested for a copy to be sent to NSCC
• Jan 5 - received Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from CBU!
• Jan 13 - Inquired with IDP on NBCC. She informed me that I am on waitlist for both campuses 😔 I am on rank 40+. Given this and the slim possibility to get in, I removed NBCC from my option. 
• Jan 22 - Received LOA from NSCC!

Now which one? 

I can't wait.