| University | University of Ottawa | ||||
| Program | Computer Science (MCS) | ||||
| Bachelor’s University and Program | Computer Engineering - Amirkabir University of Technology | ||||
| Bachelor’s GPA | 14.25 | ||||
| TOEFL | Overal: 96 | Reading: 27 | Listening: 27 | Speaking: 22 | Writing: 20 |
| Result | Rejected | ||||
| University | Ryerson University | ||||
| Program | Data science and anlytics(MSc) | ||||
| Bachelor’s University and Program | Computer Engineering - Amirkabir University of Technology | ||||
| Bachelor’s GPA | 14.25 | ||||
| TOEFL | Overal: 96 | Reading: 27 | Listening: 27 | Speaking: 22 | Writing: 20 |
| Result | Rejected | ||||
| University | University of Western Ontario | ||||
| Program | Theory and Criticism (PhD) | ||||
| Bachelor’s University and Program | Bachelor´s in Management - University of Isfahan | ||||
| Bachelor’s GPA | 17.3 | ||||
| Master’s University and Program | Master's in Human Resource Management - University of Tehran | ||||
| Master’s GPA | 18.1 | ||||
| Journal Publications | No Publication. Two "Submissions" mentioned in CV. | ||||
| Conferences | One national conference paper in an unrelated field. | ||||
| IELTS | Overal: 8.5 | Reading: 9 | Listening: 9 | Speaking: 8 | Writing: 7.5 |
| GRE | Overal: 321 | Quantitative: 159 | Verbal: 162 | ||
| Funding | No | ||||
| Result | Rejected | ||||
| University | McMaster University | ||||
| Program | Cultural Studies and Critical Theory (MA) | ||||
| Bachelor’s University and Program | Bachelor´s in Management - University of Isfahan | ||||
| Bachelor’s GPA | 17.3 | ||||
| Master’s University and Program | Master's in Human Resource Management - University of Tehran | ||||
| Master’s GPA | 18.1 | ||||
| Journal Publications | No Publication. Two "Submissions" mentioned in CV. | ||||
| Conferences | One national conference paper in an unrelated field. | ||||
| IELTS | Overal: 8.5 | Reading: 9 | Listening: 9 | Speaking: 8 | Writing: 7.5 |
| GRE | Overal: 321 | Quantitative: 159 | Verbal: 162 | ||
| Funding | No | ||||
| Description | Technically, I was not rejected, but put on a waiting list, although in practical sense there may not be much difference. It should be mentioned that contacting potential supervisors is not a prerequisite for neither admission nor funding offers. | ||||
| Result | Rejected | ||||
| University | University of Victoria | ||||
| Program | English- Master of arts in English (MA) | ||||
| Bachelor’s University and Program | Bachelor´s in Management - University of Isfahan | ||||
| Bachelor’s GPA | 17.3 | ||||
| Master’s University and Program | Master's in Human Resource Management - University of Tehran | ||||
| Master’s GPA | 18.1 | ||||
| Journal Publications | No Publication Two "Submission" mentioned in CV. | ||||
| Conferences | One conference paper unrelated to the field of accepted program. | ||||
| IELTS | Overal: 8.5 | Reading: 9 | Listening: 9 | Speaking: 8 | Writing: 7.5 |
| GRE | Overal: 321 | Quantitative: 162 | Verbal: 159 | ||
| Funding | Yes | ||||
| Funding Description | A 19,000CAD package for one year, consisting of grants, awards and TAship. | ||||
| Description | As I was studying my second MA (in English Literature) in Kharazmi university, I contacted a potential supervisor for PhD, and I was advised to apply for an MA instead. It should be mentioned that contacting potential supervisors is not a prerequisite for neither admission nor funding offers. | ||||
| Result | Accepted | ||||