University Counselling Grade 12 Parent & Student Information Evening Information on the process of selecting, applying to, and being accepted at post-secondary institutions.
Topics • The role of University Counsellors • Personal Counselling Support • Where did the SMUS 2017 Grads go? • Nuts and bolts of Canadian applications • Money Matters • Suggested Resources • Breakout sessions • Applying to United States (CR 116) • Applying to United Kingdom (CR 115) • General Questions (Lecture Theatre)
Personal Counselling at SMUS Mrs. Carole McMillan Cell: 250-213-6524 Communication carole.mcmillan@smus.ca Balance Mr. Danny Baer Transition Support daniel.baer@smus.ca Mrs. Theresa Hogg-Jackson Theresa.Hogg-Jackson@smus.ca
Where did 2017 Graduates go? UK International 4% 3% US 11% Canada 82%
2017 Grads in Canada Attendance by Province 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
20 Canadian Universities with 2017 Grads British Columbia Ontario Nova Scotia Camosun College (4) Brock University Acadia University Quest University Canada Queen's University (19) Canadian Coast Guard College Simon Fraser University Ryerson University (5) St. Francis Xavier University (2) University of British Columbia University of Toronto (27) (16) University of Waterloo (3) Quebec University of Victoria (21) Western University (9) Concordia University Wilfrid Laurier University McGill University (3) Alberta Alberta College of Art and Design University of Alberta (2) University of Calgary
2017 Grads in the United States • Boston University • University of California, Berkeley • Pennsylvania State University • University of Chicago (2) • Pepperdine University • University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign (2) • Pomona College • University of Washington (2) • Santa Clara University • Virginia Tech • Stanford University • Washington State University • The New School - All Divisions
Acceptances at UK and Other Overseas Universities Binghamton University University of Edinburgh Durham University University of Leeds King's College London University of Manchester Queen Mary University of London University of St Andrews St. George's University University of Strathclyde The University of Edinburgh Han Yang University The University of Manchester Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland University College London Tecnológico de Monterrey University of Aberdeen The London School of Economics University of Bristol and Political Science University of Dundee
Applying to University in Canada
Oh (the places you’ll go in) Canada! • Reasons to choose Canadian universities – Quality, cost, post-grad employment…and an easy application! • Application process = personal info + program + fee – Supplements are sometimes required (more to come…) • Timeline : student responsibility is critical! – All apps in by Winter Break in December – Transcripts sent in December (ON) or February-March (all others) – Admission is “rolling” – ie, will evaluate when all docs are received – Distance education courses that are required for admission must be completed by January 31, 2018.
How is admission determined? • Part A: Academic Performance (all schools) – Majority use the formula “English 12 + 3” or “English 12 + 4” – The 3 or 4 must be academic (no PE, fine art, etc.) – The 3 or 4 could be anything, or may be program-specific – A few will make decisions in the fall based on Gr11 marks • Part B: Supplementary Information (some schools) – Could include essays, resume, portfolio, audition, etc. – Not all universities require a supplement (McGill) – Some universities make it a general application requirement (UBC, Acadia, Waterloo) – Some universities have supplements only in certain programs (UofT Commerce, UVic Business, Queen’s Commerce)
What about AP Courses? • Many US and UK universities are interested in seeing some AP courses on a transcript – Some UK universities require a specific number of AP exams • Canadian universities look at AP courses in the same way as Grade 12 academic courses: the percentage mark earned in the course can be used in the calculation of the admission average • At US and Canadian universities, AP exam results of 4 or 5 may be used to earn advanced standing in a subject area (e.g. go into a 2 nd year course) or to earn general first year credit (to lighten your load in 1 st year)
Money Matters • Have the conversation early about what is realistic! • Scholarships are available! • Financial Aid: based on financial need and sometimes dependent on qualification for BC Student Loan Program • Resources @ SMUS: Ms. Knight is our scholarship coordinator • Online resources: universities, search engines, company/organization websites • Timeframe/Deadlines • Reality of costs: Canada, US, UK
Canadian University costs and funding • Tuition (citizens/PR) varies depending on institution and program • $3500-$12,000 per year but $6000-$7000 per year is the average • Housing and meal plans : $11,000-$16,000 per year • Entrance scholarships : automatically awarded based on admission average • Major scholarships : application usually required; awarded based on academic and personal merit • Bursaries : application required, awarded based on financial need • Private scholarships : investigate options online (including SMUS Student Moodle and Naviance) and with Academic Advisor – Check out yconic and ScholarshipsCanada
US Colleges: costs • Each college assesses own fee for apps, often around $75 USD • Fees in US can vary depending on nationality and whether it is a public/state or private college • Typical tuition and residence costs for private universities and colleges are approximately $50,000-$60,000 USD per year • Scholarships/Access to Financial Aid varies widely – Nationality, institutional policies (e.g. need blind, need aware, meet full need), and program or involvement (e.g. student-athlete)
UK Applications • The UCAS application fee is £13 if you’re applying to just one course, or £24 for multiple courses; this includes up to a maximum of 5 “course” choices (4 if you’re applying to medical school) • Tuition varies by program but is usually £14,000 - £ 20,000 per year, and higher for medical programmes. • £1000 per month is typical budget for living costs • England, Ireland, and Wales typically offer three year degrees (called ‘courses’); Scotland offers four year courses.
SMUS Online Resources Student Moodle site Naviance: Naviance Family Connection Blog postings on SMUS News/Academic Twitter: @UCSMUS
More Resources Catalogues & University Guides Human Resources Please come to see us anytime. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience to be shared with you! There are ample print resources to explore in the University Counselling center and in the School Library.
Beyond the Bubble Events for parents and for students to help prepare for the transition from high school to post-secondary. Student Workshop : Monday, May 28 (double block) Parent Panel Presentation (and Wine & Cheese): Tuesday, May 29
Please feel free to contact us individually for more information. University Counsellors/Academic Advisors: Timio Colistro timio.colistro@smus.ca Kate Knight kate.knight@smus.ca Alison McCallum alison.mccallum@smus.ca Ruth McGhee ruth.mcghee@smus.ca
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