Category: University Presentations

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) 🙂

If you happen to miss the University of Toronto Admission Presentation on December 1st at the Trade & Convention Centre,  here are some important pieces of information that was presented that evening (note: I have created "Tabs" for each of these main points, as there is so much information surrounding them, so please make sure to check each tab for important information)

• General University Information Tab
• Specific Campus Information Tab
• St. George Tab
• Mississauga Tab
• Scarborough Tab
• Admission & Application Information Tab
• Scholarship & Financial Aid Information Tab
• Residence Information Tab

If you happen to miss the SFU Admission Presentation on November 22nd at Burnaby South,  here are some important pieces of information that was presented that evening:

• 2011/12 SFU Viewbook
• This is a guide to UBC’s Programs and Admission requirements for prospective students
• Admission Requirements
• This is a guide illustrating all of the Admission Requirements for each Faculty
• This also includes the English & Math Requirements
• International Students Admission Requirements
• This is a guide for New International Students, illustrating the Admission Requirements for each Faculty, as well as other important information regarding International Students
• SFU Super Tours
• Supertours are half day events scheduled several times per year. These events provide students with the opportunity to not only get a feel for the SFU campus but to receive relevant information regarding admissions, the campus buildings, the specific programs and faculties
• December 3rd --> Surrey Campus Super Tour: http://www.surrey.sfu.ca/campus_tours/
• February 18th --> Burnaby Campus Super Tour:  http://students.sfu.ca/tour/book-a-burnaby-tour.html#burnabysupertour
• Very Important Link for all students interested in SFU:  http://students.sfu.ca/futurestudents.html

Are you interested in attending U of T (University of Toronto) in the future?

University of Toronto is holding 2 Information Sessions:  one on Wednesday, November 30th (Engineering Only), and one on Thursday December 1st (all faculties)

Learn about the application process, diverse academic opportunities, and unique learning experiences that U of T has to offer.  This is a great opportunity to have all your questions answered!

For information & to pre-register for both events (this is the only time that the University of Toronto will be here in the Lower Mainland, and these presentations are open to all students in the Lower Mainland), please visit http://discover.utoronto.ca/infoevent...it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to pre-register to secure your spot.

Wednesday, November 30th at 7:00pm (registration at 6:30pm)
*  Engineering ONLY
Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
Surrey, BC

Thursday, December 1st at 7:00pm (registration is at 6:30pm)
*  Arts, Science & Business (all campuses), Engineering
Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver, BC

Burnaby South is happy to be holding a Post-Secondary Information Afternoon on Friday, November 25th from 1pm to 3pm in the Cafeteria at Burnaby South.

All students in Grades 10 to 12, are invited to come down and visit with the Post-Secondary Schools, to gather information and ask any questions you may have.

The following Post-Secondary Schools will be in attendance:

• BCIT
• Capilano University
• Douglas College
• Emily Carr
• If you are thinking of going to Emily Carr, please bring your Portfolio, or works in progress to the Information Afternoon.  The representative from Emily Carr has offered to provide feedback, or answer any questions you may have about attending Emily Carr
• Kwantlen University College
• Langara College
• Thompson Rivers University
• Trinity Western University
• UVIC
• VCC
• Royal Military College
• Corpus Christi College

S.U.C.C.E.S.S.  BC has organized a Post-Secondary Education Fair, on Saturday, December 3rd, from 9:30am to 2:30pm at the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Social Service Centre in Vancouver.

They will be providing both Seminars (in English, with Chinese Translation...which will be especially helpful for Chinese-Speaking Families) and Booth Exhibitions for participants.

Admission is FREE

Date: Saturday, December 3
Time: 9:30AM~2:30PM
Venue: 28 West Pender St (S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Social Service Centre)
FREE ENTRY

Seminar Schedule:

• 10:30am to 11:15am
• Options Solutions: The Common Application—US Admissions
•  Simon Fraser University
•  The Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business and the Application Process
•  The UNBC Experience
• 12:15pm to 1:00pm
•  Canadian Tourism College: Career Opportunities in the Tourism Industry
•  Choosing Kwantlen
•  The UNBC Experienct
• 12:15pm to 2:00pm
•  Ivy Global: US Universities Admissions Seminar:  US Schools, Application Process, SAT, Early Admission and Financial Aid
• 1:15pm to 2:00pm
•  Simon Fraser University
•  Options Solutions: Trends in Canadian Post-Secondary
•  The Bachelor of Commerce Program at the Sauder School of Business and the Application Process

Booth Exhibitions:

•  Simon Fraser University
•  Sauder School of Business, UBC
•  Langara College
•  Kwantlen Polytechnic University
•  Vancouver Community College
•  University of Northern British Columbia
•  Trinity Western University
•  Justice Institute of BC
• and many more...

Are you interested in attending McMaster University, in Ontario?

McMaster University has gained an international reputation for the innovative educational programming offered by each of its six faculties: DeGroote School of Business, and the Faculties of: Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Science and Social Sciences.

McMaster University will be here, at Burnaby South, on Thursday, November 17th at 11:00am for a special presentation in  Student Services (C103)

If you would like to attend this presentation, please come see Ms. Fenn to get an “Admin Slip” to give you permission to attend the presentation

This presentation is open to any Grade 11 or 12 students

Corpus Christi College (which is located on UBC Campus...by the "Village" in UBC) is having a "Preview Night" on Wednesday, November 16th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Here you will be able to:

• Learn more about Admissions & Scholarships
• Take a Campus Tour
• Meet current Students & Faculty
• Enter to win a $300 Tuition Award

For more information, and to RSVP, contact Ally Kern at:  akern@corpuschristi.ca  or  call: 604-822-6862  ext: 106

Corpus Christi College
5935 Iona Drive
Vancouver, BC

ALSO:  Don't forget that the Early Application Deadline is Thursday, December 15th.   Apply online at:  http://corpuschristi.ca/apply-now

Are you interested in attending University of Alberta, in Edmonton?

University of Alberta has over 200 Programs that students can study in...including: Business, Dentistry, Engineering, Law, Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy.

University of Alberta will be here, at Burnaby South, on Wednesday, November 16th at 2:10pm for a special presentation in  Student Services (C103)

If you would like to attend this presentation, please come see Ms. Fenn to get an “Admin Slip” to give you permission to attend the presentation

This presentation is open to any Grade 11 or 12 students