ADMISSIONS
What is involved in the admissions process at Merit College? When is the deadline, and what are the requirements? How does it compare to other schools? How should you factor these into your decision?
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Facts and analysis
VISITING THE SCHOOL
Upcoming open houses will be announced here.
An open house includes a campus tour and meetings with teachers, staff, and students. Hosting open houses is a typical practice among schools.
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Why it matters
A school visit offers a firsthand look at the environment, culture, and daily life of the school. It provides an opportunity to ask questions, observe interactions, and verify your expectations directly. It's a vital part of an informed choice.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Merit College has rolling admissions for Day and Homestay entry.
See the deadline distribution for all other schools we cover below.
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Application deadline by enrollment type(s)
Month Merit College Other schools Rolling admissions Fixed deadline Rolling admissions September Day and Homestay admissions 0% 88% of all other schools have rolling admissions October Less than 1% November 2% December 7% January 1% February 2% March 2% April 1% May 1% June Less than 1% July 0% August 1% -
Why it matters
The admissions timeline helps you plan and prepare for key milestones, including school visits, application submission, and acceptance notifications.
ENTRY GRADES
The highest number of new enrollment openings include Grade(s) 9, 11 and 12.
The highest number of openings across all other schools we cover include Grade(s) 9, 10 and 12 (for the same grades offered at Merit College).
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Breakdown by grade
Entry grade Number of openings available: Day Merit College Average of all other schools Gr. 9 1 - 15 23 Gr. 10 1 - 15 13 Gr. 11 1 - 15 13 Gr. 12 1 - 15 13 Entry grade Number of openings available: Homestay Merit College Average of all other schools Gr. 9 1 - 10 10 Gr. 10 1 - 10 10 Gr. 11 1 - 15 10 Gr. 12 1 - 15 12 -
Why it matters
Popular entry grades may offer more opportunities for peer integration and more extensive orientation programs at the school. Applying to these grades may increase the chances of admission and support a smoother social and academic transition for the student.
ACCEPTANCE RATE
100% of all applications are accepted.
Acceptance rate at Merit College is typical of the schools we cover.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Acceptance rate: Day Merit College Average of all other schools Gr. 9 100% 40% Gr. 10 100% 38% Gr. 11 100% 37% Gr. 12 100% 35% Grade Acceptance rate: Homestay Merit College Average of all other schools Gr. 9 100% 40% Gr. 10 100% 38% Gr. 11 100% 37% Gr. 12 100% 35% -
What Merit College says it looks for in students
Students must be willing to learn in a multicultural environment like Toronto.
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Why it matters
A school's acceptance rate gives you an indication of how competitive the admissions process is. Understanding this can help you set expectations and make strategic decisions about where to apply. Please note that the acceptance rates provided here are approximate.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The admissions process may require an interview, SSAT (out of province applicants only), an entrance exam and an entrance essay.
See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at Merit College and how they compare with other schools.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Required by Merit College % of schools requiring Interview SSAT SSAT (out of province) Entrance exam Entrance essay Gr. 9 - Interview: 52%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 10% Gr. 10 - Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11% Gr. 11 - Interview: 50%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 22%, Essay: 11% Gr. 12 - Interview: 44%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 17%, Essay: 10% -
What Merit College says about the application process
Application fee: $300
Registration fee: $5,000
Deposit: $0
Description:Application is on an ongoing basis.
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Why it matters
Understanding admission requirements is crucial as you assess your fit with a school and the likelihood of acceptance. These requirements often reflect the school's educational priorities.
