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University Counselling Grade 12 Parent & Student Information Evening
Information on the process of selecting, applying to, and being accepted at post-secondary institutions.
SLIDE 2 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)
SLIDE 3 Personal Counselling at SMUS
Communication Balance Transition Support
Cell: 250-213-6524 carole.mcmillan@smus.ca
daniel.baer@smus.ca
- Mrs. Theresa Hogg-Jackson
Theresa.Hogg-Jackson@smus.ca
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Where did 2017 Graduates go?
UK 4% US 11% Canada 82% International 3%
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2017 Grads in Canada
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Attendance by Province
SLIDE 6 20 Canadian Universities with 2017 Grads
British Columbia Camosun College (4) Quest University Canada Simon Fraser University University of British Columbia (16) University of Victoria (21) Alberta Alberta College of Art and Design University of Alberta (2) University of Calgary Ontario Brock University Queen's University (19) Ryerson University (5) University of Toronto (27) University of Waterloo (3) Western University (9) Wilfrid Laurier University Nova Scotia Acadia University Canadian Coast Guard College
- St. Francis Xavier University (2)
Quebec Concordia University McGill University (3)
SLIDE 7 2017 Grads in the United States
- Boston University
- Pennsylvania State University
- Pepperdine University
- Pomona College
- Santa Clara University
- Stanford University
- The New School - All Divisions
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of Chicago (2)
- University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign (2)
- University of Washington (2)
- Virginia Tech
- Washington State University
SLIDE 8 Acceptances at UK and Other Overseas Universities
Binghamton University Durham University King's College London Queen Mary University of London
The University of Edinburgh The University of Manchester University College London University of Aberdeen University of Bristol University of Dundee University of Edinburgh University of Leeds University of Manchester University of St Andrews University of Strathclyde Han Yang University Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Tecnológico de Monterrey The London School of Economics and Political Science
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Applying to University in Canada
SLIDE 10 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.
SLIDE 11 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)
SLIDE 12 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 2nd year course) or to earn general first year credit (to lighten your load in 1st year)
SLIDE 13 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
SLIDE 14 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
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- 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)
US Colleges: costs
SLIDE 16 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.
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SMUS Online Resources
Student Moodle site Naviance: Naviance Family Connection Blog postings on SMUS News/Academic Twitter: @UCSMUS
SLIDE 18 More Resources
Catalogues & University Guides Human Resources
There are ample print resources to explore in the University Counselling center and in the School Library.
Please come to see us
wealth of knowledge and experience to be shared with you!
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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
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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
