text: what can i do to, as a mature student, to increase my chances of getting accepted into university? i am a mature student who is applying to ontario universities (biology) for fall 2007. i will have 4u level biology, chemistry, calculus, and most likely either physics or discrete math.    some examples i was thinking of are: having my ged, high grades, work experience (to show maturity?),  volunteer work (would volunteering at a hospital look better for a biology program?), any other high school courses.   thanks! also try taking classes at a college that you could transfer to the university.  i don't know if there are community colleges in ontario, but in the states taking classes at a community college and doing well in them is taken into consideration when you apply to a university.