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Published on Leave a comment on BCIT Open House

BCIT will be putting on a spectacular 2 Day event on Friday, April 13th (9am to 4pm) and Saturday, April 14th (9am to 3pm) to give students and family:

  1. Opportunities to learn about BCIT Programs
  2. Check out student-created displays
  3. Meet students and faculty
  4. Test-drive interactive projects
  5. Win prizes!!

The tour will provide you with highlighted program displays from the following BCIT schools:

  • School of Business
  • School of Computing and Academic Studies
  • School of Construction & the Environment
  • School of Energy
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Transportation

The Biomedical Engineering Technology Program will be hosting a Special Information Session during the Open House, which will share information about the profession of biomedical engineering, career opportunities and the biomedical engineering curriculum.

  • Friday's Information Session: 4:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Saturday's Information Session:  2:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Building SE12, Room 407
  • To reserve a seat, please register by sending an email to Leesa Watt, BMET Program Assistant (leesa_watt@bcit.caor call 604-432-8831)

This is an EXCELLENT opportunity for you to see what BCIT can offer you!

You'll be able to interact with current students, ask questions, obtain an insight into the institute like no other, and have fun!

You'll also have an opportunity to enter for a chance to win $5000 in tuition!!

Visit:  http://www.bcit.ca/openhouse/  for further details

Published on Leave a comment on Planning 10 Summer School ONLINE ONLY

Planning 10 Summer School Registration Opens on March 1, 2012 and Closes June 29, 2012

The course will open for students on June 23 for students to begin work in the course and all work must be completed and submitted by August 3.

Students registering for this session  must have daily internet access and should be able to work on this course on a daily basis as there are strict deadlines for for due dates for assignments in order to ensure that students do complete the course in the summer and that marks are available to the schools at the beginning of September.

If you will not be able to work on the material on a daily basis, you should not register for the summer session.

The Planning 10 Summer School Burnaby Online Link is here

The Registration Package can be Downloaded here

 

Published on Leave a comment on SFU Admission Offers Are Underway!

Admission offers for Fall 2012 are underway

In late-January we began making offers of admission and scholarship for Fall 2012. We will continue to make offers through to mid-June.

Our self-reported grades website will be open until April 30 to allow Alberta, Ontario and BC students the opportunity to report their grades when they become available.  Because of BC teacher job action, we strongly advise ALL BC grade 12 students to self-report their marks.  Students must provide complete grade and/or course data, and will be notified immediately if more information is required for an admission decision.

Graduating BC grade 12s must have completed the electronic Post-Secondary Institutions (PSI) Selections Form before April 30 in order for us to receive their official interim marks from the BC Ministry of Education in May.  Ontario students must ensure that they have provided their Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) reference number so that we may receive their grades automatically. Applicants from other provinces should request an official interim transcript be sent to us (Admissions, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby BC V5A 1S6).

All students must accept their offer of admission by paying the $250 admission deposit by June 1. Official interim grades are due June 15 for all students. Supporting documents, such as proof of citizenship, must be received by June 15. Final, official grades including proof of high school graduation must be received by August 15 to maintain an offer of admission for the Fall term.

Published on Leave a comment on University of Toronto Admissions Update

Hey Grads,

Here are some important bits of information for those of you who are Applying to the University of Toronto 🙂

Applications
Soon after an application is submitted to OUAC, students will receive an email acknowledgement of their application from Admissions and Awards, containing their 9-digit U of T applicant number. This acknowledgement also contains instructions on how to log into the Join UofT applicant portal, where students can check their application status, chat with fellow applicants and learn more about next steps. We recommend students check the Join UofT portal often to confirm that we have received all required documentation. Any changes to an application, including contact information, must be made on OUAC.

Students applying to the Rotman Commerce program must complete an onlinepersonal statement to be considered for admission.  Information about the personal statement is included in the application acknowledgement package.

Students who ranked either Trinity College or Victoria College as their first choice are strongly recommended to complete a college profile to enhance their application for membership in these colleges.  Information about these profiles has been sent to all Trinity College and Victoria College first-choice applicants.

Offers
Decisions will be made roughly 6-8 weeks after the application has been received.  Students should check the Join UofT portal for the most up to date admission information.

College Rankings
All Arts & Science students will be assigned to one of seven colleges upon admission. College choice does not impact academic choice in any way - these are small "neighbourhoods" within the larger U of T community, where students will access resources as well as social and extra-curricular opportunities. If students live in residence, they will most likely live and dine at their college. All applicants will rank their college preference from 1 - 7 on the OUAC website at the time of application.  Students may change their college rankings on OUAC until their application is under review.

Residence
U of T guarantees housing to all new full-time students who are admitted by May 31st and who indicated on their application that they are interested in housing. Colleges will provide students with more information about their residence application at the time of admission or shortly thereafter. Students should contact their college directly if they have questions.

If students prefer an alternative to college residence, they may wish to consider Chestnut Residence, a U of T residence located a 15-minute walk from campus. With over 1000 students of all backgrounds, cultures and religions, Chestnut Residence houses students from all U of T faculties.

Application Deadline
Deadline for receipt of all documents, including school transcripts and proof of English facility (if required) is April 30th

Important Contacts
Vannessa Sears
Recruitment Assistant
(416) 978-4272
vannessa.sears@utoronto.ca

Mahvish Wesley
Recruitment Officer
(416) 946-3772
mahvish.ashraf@utoronto.ca

Laura Cleland
Recruitment Officer
(416) 978-8816
laura.cleland@utoronto.ca

Nicola Woods
Associate Director, Student Recruitment
(416) 946-4080
nicola.woods@utoronto.ca

Published on Leave a comment on Grad Dinner Dance & School Leaving Ceremony Reminder

Hey Grads,

Can you believe that Grad is only 3 months away!!

Just a reminder that all your fees for Grad are due on February 29th (no refunds are given after this date)

Grad Dinner Dance

  • Fee is $120
  • Held on Friday, May 11th at 7:oopm

Dry Grad

  • Fee is $50
  • Tickets go on sale Monday, February 20th
  • Occurs right after the conclusion of the Grad Dinner Dance 1:00am to 5:00am

School Leaving Ceremony

  • Fee is $65
  • Held on Friday, March 25th at 7:00pm

 

Published on Leave a comment on Simon Fraser University Soccer Clinic 2012-2013

Earn high school credits, while playing the world's game! Develop your soccer knowledge and skills at Simon Fraser University - with one of Canada's finest university soccer programs

Simon Fraser University, in partnership with the Burnaby School District, is now accepting applications for this unique, one of a kind sport clinic for September 2012

The SFU Soccer Clinic will be in its fourth year of operation and offering Grade 8-12 Male and Female participants, high performance soccer training in a University environment, while fulfilling the academic requirements of two secondary school classes.

Young soccer players will have the opportunity to complete their academic and elective requirements at one of the Burnaby Secondary Schools during the regular academic day. Clinic participants will participate in two Soccer classes, every other day from 8:40 – 11:15. (I.e. Tues/Thurs week one, and M/W/F week two, of a two-week class rotation).

The emphasis is to develop the ‘complete’ Student-Athlete, with focus on both the athletic and academic development of each participant.

For More Information, visit the website at:  http://athletics.sfu.ca/teams/soccer-men/camps-clinics.html, or download the SFU Soccer Clinic Brochure, and SFU Soccer Academy Application

Published on Leave a comment on Attention Grade 12’s! Are You Applying to SFU for September 2012??

Hey Grade 12's,

Have you already applied to SFU, or ar thinking of applying to SFU for September 2012?

On Monday, February 6th, at Lunch, there will be an SFU Representative here at Burnaby South for a Presentation in the Multi-Purpose Room.

This Presentation will provide some extremely important information regarding:

  • How to complete the application to-do list
  • Self-reporting of grades
  • How to check your application status
  • When to expect an admissions offer
  • More information regarding Scholarships & Financial Aid
  • What your next steps are after receiving an admission offer to SFU
  • Additional details

The Presentation will start promptly at 11:45am, so please make sure to come to the Multi-Purpose Room as soon as lunch begins to secure your seat.

The Presenter will be happy to answer any questions you may have about SFU, so please come prepared 🙂

If you have any questions, please come see me (Ms. Fenn) 🙂

 

Published on Leave a comment on Good grades won’t be the only way into UBC

By: ctvbc.ca

Date: Friday Jan. 20, 2012 5:43 PM PT

High grades will no longer be the only path to admission at the University of B.C., now that the school will also begin to consider personal profiles written by high school students.

The new admissions procedure, which the school is set to announce next week, will require students to describe the challenges they've faced as well as their leadership and teamwork skills.

"We think that the broader-based admission process will give us a lot richer information about who our applicants are," Lisa Collins of UBC Enrolment Services told CTV News.

Paul Harrison, the associate dean of student services for the Faculty of Science, says that the minimum average grade to get into the faculty has risen from the mid-80s to about 90 per cent in recent years. While academic achievement will still be the main consideration for applicants to UBC, Harrison says the school is trying to make sure it doesn't miss out on worthy students.

"The kinds of skills and behaviours that will lead to success in university are not necessarily reflected for everybody in their high school grades," he said.

At UBC's Sauder School of Business, personal profiles have been a requirement for several years. Some business students who spoke with CTV News said they suspect some classmates padded their applications to get in, lying about extracurriculars they didn't participate in.

UBC officials say they will be beefing up their screening procedures to weed out the cheaters.

"We do have mechanisms to catch them," Collins said. "They need to provide references who can verify what it is they've listed on their personal profile. We do random checking of those applications to verify information."

She added that if lies are uncovered, the student responsible will not be admitted to UBC.

The new procedure starts this year for all September undergraduate applications.

With a report from CTV British Columbia's Mi-Jung Lee

http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20120120/bc_ubc_admissions_changes_120120/20120120/?hub=BritishColumbiaHome#.Txs4FwJM26w.link

Published on Leave a comment on Vancouver Community College (VCC) January Events

NEW: VCC offers government-funded training for some introductory trades. Join our open house to learn more about Employment Skills Access programs.

School of Music: where dreams come true. Don't miss this opportunity to talk one-on-one with our award-winning music instructors and learn how to apply for the diploma or degree program.

New to Canada? Learn English on-campus or at a learning centre near your home or work.

Stand out among job other candidates. VCC is a certified computer testing centre for Microsoft, Adobe and more.

A cut above. Complete VCC's hair design program in just 10 months or become an esthetician.

Careers worth rooting for. Tour the dental department and apply to become a dental receptionist or certified dental assistant.

Make a scene! Study acting to improve your public speaking skills and rekindle your creative passion

Published on Leave a comment on Grade 12’s –> PSI Forms to Complete

Hey Grads!

All Grade 12 students MUST fill out a Post Secondary Institutions (PSI) form by April 30, 2012

This is so your Final Transcript will go to any Post-Secondary Institution in Canada (if you are planning on attending the US, you will still be responsible to send in your final Transcript to those Universities).

For More information on "How To" fill out the PSI, there are further instructions here

Fill out your form using this link

Note:  If you have not previously created an account, you will need your PEN (Personal Education Number) number, and your "legal" first and last name.

If you have any questions, please come see your Counsellor