Special Selection Admission Criteria: Program Readiness Video
Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026
Applicants are required to create an individually recorded video that includes both audio and camera. All videos must follow the specifications and requirements as outlined below. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of your application.
Applicants who are applying to more than one program are required to submit a separate video for each application, with responses tailored specifically to the program in question.
- Video Specifications
- The video must include both audio and camera
- The length must be a minimum of 5 minutes to a maximum of 7 minutes
- The following video formats will be accepted: m4v, ,mov, .mp4, .wmv, .flv, .asf, .mpeg, .mpg, .mkv.
- The video must be continuous with no edits or breaks to ensure the showing of the identification is connected to the actual video
- If you require an alternate Assessment method due to disability related reasons, or would like to request accommodations for the assessment, please contact Student Accessibility Services at accessibility@rrc.ca.
- If you require an ASL-English interpreter for the assessment, please contact deafandhardofhearing@rrc.ca
- Introduction
At the beginning of the video, applicants must: - State their full legal name as it appears on their government-issued photo identification. Applicants may also provide their chosen name, if applicable
- Present their government-issued photo ID card to the camera for a minimum of 30 seconds while stating their name.
- Clearly state the program name they are applying to.
- Indicate the date of recording (day, month, year)
- Important Note: The photo identification presented in the video is required solely to confirm the applicants identify for admission's purposes. This identification and any related persona; information will not be shared outside of the approved third-party software or RRC Polytech staff directly involved in the assessment of the video.
- Content: Program Awareness
Given you understanding of the role and responsibility of the Profession, please answer the following four questions:
- What do you anticipate will be the most personally challenging aspect of your academic program, and how do you plan to overcome it?
- What do you expect will be the most challenging aspect of working in this profession, and how will you address or overcome that challenge?
- What character traits do you have that you think will contribute to you being successful in this training program and profession?
- What experiences have you had that will help you succeed in your academic career and as a professional? These can include experience related to the profession or life experiences.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of both the admission requirements for their selected program and the roles and responsibilities associated with their chosen profession. To ensure thorough preparation, applicants are strongly encouraged to conduct a career investigation by one or all of the following:
- Speaking with professionals currently working in the field, or those who have experience in the medical field who could speak to the specific area the student is looking into
- Attending information sessions offered by RRC Polytech or other institutions
- Researching through reliable online sources
- Submission Instructions
- RRC Polytech Admissions will provide applicants with a specified link with instructions to submit your video to by the required deadline
- Retention of Video Submissions
- All submitted videos will be securely retained for one year and permanently deleted thereafter
- Assessment Rubric
- The Critical Analysis of Program Readiness Video will be evaluated using a standardized rubric, Applicants are expected to follow this rubric carefully when preparing and recording their video. The video will be assessed out of a maximum of 85 points. Please note that completed rubrics and scoring details will not be shared with applicants.
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Criteria
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Level 4 (Excellent)
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Level 3 (Proficient)
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Level 2 (Developing)
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Level 1 (Insufficient)
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Assessor Score
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Introduction
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Clearly states full legal name,
program, and date. ID is shown clearly for 30+ seconds. Introduction
well-structured.
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States name, program, and date. ID is
shown but may be slightly unclear. Introduction is adequate.
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Partial information provided (e.g.,
missing date). Introduction lacks clarity.
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Missing key elements (e.g., no ID or
name). Video cannot be scored.
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5 points
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4 points
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1-3 points
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0 points
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/5
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Q1: Training Challenge
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Insightful, well-organized response
with clear personal relevance and strategies. Strong examples.
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Logical response with relevant
challenge and strategy. Examples support the answer.
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Response is somewhat vague or lacks
depth. Limited examples.
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Response is unclear, off-topic, or
lacks strategy.
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18-20 points
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15-17 points
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12-14 points
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Less than 11 points
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/20
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Q2: Professional Challenge
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Demonstrates deep understanding of the
profession. Clear challenge and thoughtful strategy.
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Identifies a realistic challenge and
provides a reasonable strategy.
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Challenge is generic or strategy lacks
detail.
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Challenge is unclear or strategy is
missing.
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18-20 points
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15-17 points
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12-14 points
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Less than 11 points
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/20
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Q3: Character Traits
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Strong self-awareness. Traits are
clearly linked to success in training and profession.
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Traits are relevant and mostly
connected to success.
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Traits are mentioned but connection to
success is weak.
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Traits are vague or unrelated to academics/profession.
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18-20 points
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15-17 points
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12-14 points
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Less than 11 points
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/20
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Q4: Relevant Experiences
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Experiences are clearly described and
strongly support readiness. Shows reflection and relevance.
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Experiences are relevant and somewhat
support readiness.
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Experiences are mentioned but lack
detail or relevance.
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Experiences are unclear or missing.
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18-20 points
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15-17 points
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12-14 points
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Less than 11 points
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/20
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Total
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/85
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