PREREQUISITES: I am in my third year and need to take a prerequisite course that is only offered as a first-year course, is that acceptable?

You are expected to take some courses that correspond with your year of study in your program.  If you are applying during your third year of study, at least three courses should be at the third year or higher level.  If you are applying during your fourth year of study, at least three courses should be at the third or fourth year level. You are not expected to have a large number of lower year courses when you reach the upper years, however, it is understood that courses outside you major area of study may need to be taken at an introductory level.