I have posted this on the Education Section, too, I wanted to try my luck with some replies here.
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Greetings to all.

I found this web site extremely useful and I must say, you have packed tonns of useful information, for both - ppl already in Canada and for students contemplating canadian education as an option.

I am a graduate in Infomation Technology (3 yr) from India. Got First Class in Final Yr. With the 15 yr handicap, I applied to Canadian Colleges for Post grad diploma. Got admitted to Georgian College for Web Design and Production, Barrie Ontario. 1 yr program which includes a 4 month co-op. howz georgian in your view? I yet have to go for my visa stamping , so, georgian won't raise unnecessary eyebrows, will it? I have paid 1/2 the tuition fee already, will that be a plus at the VISA interview? I don't know too many ppl who have gone for canadian visa, so, I don't exactly know what to expect in the interview apart from standard stuff like

a. Whats ur fathers occupation?
b. What are plans after the course?
c. Why chose that particular course?

That sorta thing. ... if any one can add some more, kindly do.

Anyway ..after the course, IF i plan on continuing studies at a university for Masters degree in canada, is it possible? I mean with 3 yr degree + 1 yr post grad dip in canadian institution. I know the rule is 12+4, is there no way to circum navigate this problem? Will GRE help the cause? Is it strictly 12 + 4 OR is it 16 yrs (12+3+1)?

In any case, if MS doesn't materialize, how is job scenario for a web design prod graduate? What are the chances for a co-op organisation to absorb me full time? To end the questions wagon, what are the approx. co-op wages / month like?

By the way, since i am going to for the visa stamping, any advice, suggestions are welcome!

Thanks for bein patient and readin the entire post, 'preciate it.

Anand Kumar.

Hi Anand,
Congrats on securing an admission. Firstly for your Visa....Gerogian will raise an eyebrow only if it has some exorbitant fee structure.Then there will be all sorts of questions like show your propoerty papers, funding proof etc.You know they will try to see wether your aim is to go and settle down in Canada which will be proven by the fact that you are willing to pay an exorbitant fee by streching your means!!!
The rest are the questions are kind of routine and are asked to judge a person's intention.I am sure you'll be able to answer them properly.Just don't be over entusiastic and eager....be yourself...don't try in any way to impress the visa person.
As for a masters, it may be a bit tricky for you becuase they prefer an undergrad degree of 4 yrs. Plus your studies in canada will not be in CS rather an industrial course....here the univs are very picky and theoritical so I advice you to tlk to faculty in univs to gauge their mood.If you think it is ok, quickly give the GRE and TOEFL.Application for the canadian univs can be made for fall and spring semesters.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Sourav.