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==Frequently Asked Questions==
==Frequently Asked Questions==
'''Q:''' Do the results of this exam affect my GPA / Do the results get counted towards my GPA?<br>
'''Q:''' Do the results of this exam affect my GPA / Do the results get counted towards my GPA?<br>
'''A:''' No. This exam is purely used as a "survey" to gather information on current knowledge base of the incoming class and will not be counted towards a student's GPA.<br>
:'''A:''' No. This exam is purely used as a "survey" to gather information on current knowledge base of the incoming class and will not be counted towards a student's GPA.<br>


'''Q:''' What type of questions are asked on the exam?<br>
'''Q:''' What type of questions are asked on the exam?<br>
'''A:''' Students will be tested on basic Engineering theories and concepts as well as some applied math and physics questions, which they will be expected to apply throughout their Engineering careers.<br>
:'''A:''' Students will be tested on basic Engineering theories and concepts as well as some applied math and physics questions, which they will be expected to apply throughout their Engineering careers.<br>


'''Q:''' How long is the exam?<br>
'''Q:''' How long is the exam?<br>
'''A:''' The exam time is 1 (one) hour in duration.<br>
:'''A:''' The exam time is 1 (one) hour in duration.<br>


'''Q:''' What materials do I need for the exam/What can I bring to the exam?<br>
'''Q:''' What materials do I need for the exam/What can I bring to the exam?<br>
'''A:''' You need to bring your own supplies such as a pen, pencil, eraser, ruler, and pencil sharpener. No calculators are allowed, as all math-related problems will be solvable by hand. Language to Language dictionaries are permitted, but must be brought by the student and will not be provided.<br>
:'''A:''' You need to bring your own supplies such as a pen, pencil, eraser, ruler, and pencil sharpener. No calculators are allowed, as all math-related problems will be solvable by hand. Language to Language dictionaries are permitted, but must be brought by the student and will not be provided.<br>


'''Q:''' What is the exam environment like?<br>
'''Q:''' What is the exam environment like?<br>
'''A:''' The exam is held in a large room (typically Leacock 132) where students sit down to write the exam. A proctor will run the exam along with a few invigilators (student volunteers to help set up the exam, answer questions from students, and watch over the exam).
:'''A:''' The exam is held in a large room (typically Leacock 132) where students sit down to write the exam. A proctor will run the exam along with a few invigilators (student volunteers to help set up the exam, answer questions from students, and watch over the exam).


'''Q:''' What should I do if I am unable to attend the entrance exam?<br>
'''Q:''' What should I do if I am unable to attend the entrance exam?<br>
'''A:''' If you are unable to attend the exam, you should contact the Principle Program Officer to ask when and where you can write a make-up exam. The Principle Program Officer will schedule a make-up exam for all students unable to attend.<br>
:'''A:''' If you are unable to attend the exam, you should contact the Principle Program Officer to ask when and where you can write a make-up exam. The Principle Program Officer will schedule a make-up exam for all students unable to attend.<br>


'''Q:''' What happens if I am late for the exam?<br>
'''Q:''' What happens if I am late for the exam?<br>
'''A:''' Once the exam begins, students who are late cannot write the exam that day and must contact the Principle Program Officer to ask when the make-up exam can be taken.<br>
:'''A:''' Once the exam begins, students who are late cannot write the exam that day and must contact the Principle Program Officer to ask when the make-up exam can be taken.<br>


'''Q:''' Do I have to write the entrance exam?<br>
'''Q:''' Do I have to write the entrance exam?<br>
'''A:''' Yes. All Engineering students are required to write the exam and must take it before the end of the add/drop period of their first semester.<br>
:'''A:''' Yes. All Engineering students are required to write the exam and must take it before the end of the add/drop period of their first semester.<br>