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Supplementary application:.

This year’s Supplementary Application is being delivered through a new platform for an improved applicant experience, with additional functionality to allow applicants to practice and prepare for the submission of their Supplementary Application.

Applicants applying to Health Sciences, Nursing and Commerce will be required to complete one written response and one video response.

Supplementary Application FAQ           Supplementary Application Rubrics

Consecutive Education Applicant:

Students applying to consecutive education can use the link below to complete their supplementary application. 

Consecutive Education Supplementary Application

How we use Supplementary Information: 

Admission at Queen's is very competitive, and we may use Supplementary Information, including the Supplementary Application, Audition, or Portfolio, in addition to your academic record to help make admission decisions. Each applicant to Queen’s has a unique To-Do List detailing exactly what we need to round out your application. Please review your To-Do List (and the due dates) in your SOLUS Student Centre. 

If you have applied to one of the programs mentioned below and your grades place you above a minimum admission average (as determined by Queen's), we will use your Supplementary Information to learn more about you. Based on your Supplementary Information and grades, you may be selected for an offer of admission.  The minimum admission average and the number of students selected based on the Supplementary Application varies from year-to-year and depends on the number of applicants to the program, the academic strength of the applicants in a given year, and the number of spaces available. The unique demand of the program and the admission circumstances in a given year are also considered.

For Commerce the Supplementary application is  required  and the last date to submit is February 15th.  Queen’s will not accept late submissions. 

The Supplementary Application is required for upper year Commerce students as well. The application will be available the first week of March, and must be completed by June 15th. Queen’s will not accept late submissions.  

Health Sciences

For the Health Sciences programs, a supplementary application is  required  and the last date to submit is February 15th . 

Queen’s will not accept late submissions. 

For applicants to the Nursing Science program, the Supplementary application is required and must be submitted by Feb 15th.

Music, Concurrent Education Music and Music Theatre

Applicants to the Bachelor of Music, Concurrent Education Music, and the Bachelor of Music Theatre programs are required to audition. 

1/2 OF MY QUEENS COMMERCE SUPPLEMENTARY ESSAY

EighthHorcrux 2 / 2   Jan 3, 2014   #3 What I really enjoyed about this essay was your positive attitude and that you turned the not knowing the future into a positive aspect. I would say that instead of laying it out year by year from your first to third year, I would lay it out in a more generic way of what you would do overall during college, not just by individual year.

theiceman 1 / 2   Jan 4, 2014   #5 I Think you missed "in" the sentence. According to Dr. Seuss, the irrevocably wise man himself, I have brains in my head, feet in my shoes, and I can steer myself in any direction I choose. Its a brilliant essay.

rohan96 4 / 6   Jan 5, 2014   #6 If given the huge opportunity, Queen's Commerce is something I would definitely love ( and possibly give up an arm and a leg ) to be apart of Add a space in between 'a' and 'part'. I may be wrong but that phrase means 'giving up lots of money' right? I think that's not suitable to be included in the essay. How about replacing it? You could try breaking the essay into 2-3 paragraphs. That'll make the essay look better. Overall I like the conversational style that you adopted while writing the essay. Its good enough to be submitted.

Supplementary Application

The Supplementary Application is a Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) admission requirement for all applicants for to the on-campus program (first-year entry QH; upper-year transfer QHQ).

This year’s Supplementary Application is being delivered through a new platform for an improved applicant experience, with additional functionality to allow applicants to practice and prepare for the submission of their Supplementary Application. Applicants applying to Health Sciences, Nursing and Commerce will be required to complete one written response and one video response. The rubric for the 2023-24 Supplementary Application can be found here.

Note: Do not submit any additional materials (reference letters, CV, etc.) as they will not be reviewed by the admissions committee.

Why do we use a Supplementary Application?

Admission to the BHSc program is very competitive and we know that there is more to an applicant than their academic performance. An applicant will not receive an offer of admission based on grades alone. We use the Supplementary Application in addition to your academic record to learn more about you. Based on your Supplementary Information and your grades, you may be offered admission to Queen’s BHSc.

The minimum admission average and the number of students selected based on the Supplementary Application varies from year-to-year and is dependent on the number of applicants to the program and the academic strength of the applicants each year.

To assist in the effort to identify and eliminate barriers to admission, applicants from a broad range of historically and currently underrepresented groups are encouraged to complete and submit the Equity Admission Self-Identification form when submitting their Supplementary Application. Applicants can choose to complete this form if they identify as:

• An Indigenous person
• A member of a racialized/visible minority group
• A person with a disability
• A person who identifies as LGBTQ2S+

Only applicants who are academically in the competitive range for admission, will be considered. The information collected will only be used to support offers of admission; this information will have no negative impact on the application. In addition to this equity self-identification form , alternative admission pathways exist for Indigenous and first-generation students.

Please note that supplementary applications are read by a committee of faculty, administration, and staff. Readers are required to undergo various trainings including, but not limited to, sessions covering inclusivity, diversity, intersectionality, and human rights. 

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the supplementary application can be found here.

Important Dates

Applicants can gain access to the Supplementary Application on November 1. The final day to submit is February 15.

Please note: Queen's does not accept late submissions.

Queen's Commerce Essay Questions 2021/2022

Check out the Supplementary Essay Questions students have received so far for the Queen's Commerce Supplementary Essays.

Once you submit your university choices on OUAC, you will receive your SOLUS login details from Queen’s within 5 business days.

Once you login to SOLUS, under your To Do list you will find the link to activate your Supplementary Essay questions. Three questions are randomly generated, and you have 30 days to submit essay responses for two of the three questions. If you do not submit your questions within 30 days, your questions will refresh.

Here are some of the questions students have been assigned. Each must be answered in a maximum of 2000 characters.

Reflect on your background, identity, an interest, or talent. Explain why it is so meaningful that your application would be incomplete without it.

What kind of impact or change do you want to create, how has a challenge that you have experienced shaped the way you approach life, what advantages or privileges do you have in life and how can you use them to advocate for change, describe a time when you witnessed something unjust. how would you respond to that now , share an example of how you worked to better understand diverse perspectives, what is the best advice you have ever received describe why you feel it was helpful., tell us about an experience that shaped who you are today., tell us about an accomplishment you are proud of. why, what challenges do you find rewarding, everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest, race, ideology, or intellectual heritage. choose one of the communities to which you belong, and describe that community and your place in it., describe an event you have witnessed or experienced that served as a catalyst for change in your beliefs or actions., describe a significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge., describe an influential person in your life or someone you admire. why.

Our Alpha Advisors are already working with grade twelve students to perfect their supplementary essays and gain acceptance into Queen's Commerce. In the last seven years we have helped over 150 students gain acceptance to their dream school and last year, 100% of our Queen's Commerce students were admitted into the program! Instant book a free 1-hour consultation call to learn more behind the scenes admissions knowledge and discover how our process works.

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Breaking Down the Basics: Queen’s Commerce Supplementary Application/PSE

The Queen’s Commerce supplementary application includes two main parts:

• The Personal Statement of Experience (PSE), and
• The Commerce Supplementary Essays (SE).

Both are required components of the application if you’re applying to Queen’s Commerce. Continue reading for a further breakdown of each.

The PSE has two parts. The first is a section where applicants list their top five distinctions, extracurriculars, and jobs. It is a bit like a résumé –a brief overview of your main accomplishments.

The second part has an essay question, which has remained unchanged for years:

Choose one extracurricular activity or one employment opportunity you have listed on your Personal Statement of Experience. In 2,000 characters, or fewer, describe the impact of this experience and the greatest learning outcome for you. Your answer will be evaluated for content and writing style.

The Commerce program is the  only program at Queen’s that requires the PSE . Although it’s optional for other programs, it is mandatory for all Queen’s Commerce applicants. So don’t forget about it!

Commerce Supplementary Essays (SE)

Beginning in 2019-2020, Queen’s began a new system, where the  SE questions change every month  during application season (Nov-Jan). Although the PSE question remained constant, the SE questions changed on the first of every month, for a total of three sets of questions.

Below are the questions from the 2019-2020 application year.

November (due November 30 at 11:59pm)

• Tell us a story that illustrates who you are.
• Reflect on something you wish had been different about your high school experience and why.

 December(due Dec 31st at 11:59pm)

• What makes you unique?
• Reflect on a time when you were treated unfairly and what that experience taught you?

January (due Jan 31st at 11:59pm)

• Describe an experience that influenced the person you are today.
• “You Belong”. Reflect on what this means to you.

These essays are incredibly important  components in your Queen’s Commerce application. The essays allow you to show the admissions committee who you are and demonstrate your writing skills. 

If you have more questions about the PSE and SE, check out our Youth Coaching services . We’re here to answer any questions and help you put together the best PSE and SE you can.

Plus, on our Resources page , you’ll find Queen’s Commerce essay examples of successful past essays, as well as suggested outlines and breakdowns for every essay question.

If you have questions, contact us at: 

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Also, check out our  Queen’s Commerce Guide  for a comprehensive breakdown of essential, need-to-know information for prospective applicants.

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