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University CounsellingGrade 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
CommunicationBalance
Transition Support
Mrs. Carole McMillan Cell: 250-213-6524
Mr. Danny [email protected]
Mrs. Theresa [email protected]
Where did 2017 Graduates go?
UK4% US
11%
Canada82%
International3%
2017 Grads in Canada
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
Attendance by Province
20 Canadian Universities with 2017 Grads
British ColumbiaCamosun 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
OntarioBrock University
Queen's University (19)
Ryerson University (5)
University of Toronto (27)
University of Waterloo (3)
Western University (9)
Wilfrid Laurier University
Nova ScotiaAcadia University
Canadian Coast Guard College
St. Francis Xavier University (2)
Quebec Concordia University
McGill University (3)
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
Acceptances at UK and Other Overseas Universities
Binghamton UniversityDurham UniversityKing's College LondonQueen Mary University of LondonSt. George's UniversityThe University of EdinburghThe University of ManchesterUniversity College LondonUniversity of AberdeenUniversity of BristolUniversity of Dundee
University of EdinburghUniversity of LeedsUniversity of ManchesterUniversity of St AndrewsUniversity of StrathclydeHan Yang UniversityRoyal College of Surgeons in IrelandTecnológico de MonterreyThe London School of Economics and Political Science
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 2nd year course) or to earn general first year credit (to lighten your load in 1st 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
• 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
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 ResourcesStudent Moodle site
Naviance: Naviance Family Connection
Blog postings on SMUS News/Academic
Twitter: @UCSMUS
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 anytime. There is a
wealth of knowledge and experience to be
shared with you!
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 [email protected] Knight [email protected] McCallum [email protected] McGhee [email protected]