Crofton HouseUniversity Evening
University and College Information Evening
Mrs. Ruth Fraser
Mrs. Paula Manhas
Student Services
Agenda
CHS University Program information
Factors to consider when applying
Choosing university programs
Admissions landscape
Canadian universities
U.S. & International universities and colleges
Student Panel
Resources for post-secondary research – handout available
as you leave
~This power point will be available on the website~
CHS University Program Overview
University Info Evening: Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Course Planning Evening: Thursday, February 21 7-9
Research sessions (in Planning classes) – grade 10 & 11
Mandatory parent & student interviews (grade 11) with
assigned university counsellors Feb - March
Students will be assigned to their university counsellor by
Graduation Transitions12 classes in their grade 12 year
CHS University Planning & Research
Each student should keep a current filing system
(paper or electronic) for all pertinent information
Students update their Naviance profile and information
on a regular basis
Parents should also be on Naviance to engage in
conversation with their daughters and with counsellors
Research specific programs and course descriptions in
college and university catalogues and on websites
New this year is Blueprint for Canadian School
Research
Important Considerations in Choosing any University program
Early, on-going, open, and un-pressured dialogue is key
Your daughter is a unique individual with unique
strengths, weaknesses, and needs
Being accepted is different from choosing the school that
is the right fit
Emotional intelligence is key to transition
60% of first year students change programs, faculties or
universities – need for flexibility and being open to new
opportunities
Factors to consider when applying:
Academic program: content, structure, features, elective flexibility, rigour, balance
Facilities: availability to undergraduates, quality, maintenance, development
Profile of institution
Size and location
Campus culture, diversity
Availability of financial aid/scholarships:
Canadian – University and private organizations
US financial support available but in difficult economic times full fee students increase their chances of admissions to competitive institutions
International – no substantial aid, although there are some scholarships available
Admissions Landscape - CANADAAdmissions have eased over the last 15 years due to changing demographics of
Canadian population (fewer 17 year olds)
.
Canadian Admissions Landscape+20 % of CHS students matriculate to UBC or McGill
UBC, McGill, U of T, Western and Queen’s remain
competitive. These are large research universities with
large first year classes in major urban centres
Other coastal institutions and the Prairies have relatively
lower admissions (Dal, UVic, U of Calgary, U of Alberta,
Concordia, Mount Allison, Bishops), many with smaller
classes
Scholarship money is generously available – both entrance
and private scholarships
Admission Landscape – U.S.Demographics in the US are different than in Canada
Large and growing Hispanic and Black populations with a
higher birth rate
No child left behind policies
CHS students apply to a narrow band of mostly private, top
tier institutions
International students have better chances of admission if
full fee paying
Parents can access a list of American institutions that
historically provide Financial Aid for International Students
on the school website
Admission Landscape – International
European countries reflect Canada’s experience with
declining population
Asia is the reverse – North American applicants are
generally discouraged from applying as application rates
are very high – HKUST is an exception and recruit in
Canada
UK, Scotland, and Wales have different education systems
Direct entry is a draw for professional programs such as
Medicine, Law, Dentistry, Physio, Veterinary, but growing
interest from our students in Arts/Humanities/Design
3 Application Processes Canada US International
Admission Grade 12 marks
Grades 9 – 12 marks
Grades 11/12 marks
CounsellorTeacher Recommendation
Not required except for special programs
One or Several letters fro Teachers1 from Counsellor
Teacher reference only for UK and Hong Kong
Essays/Profiles Varies by Institution*Required forBroad Based Faculties & Institutions
Almost all Institutions require one or more - except state schools
Short personal statement for UCAS (UK Application Service)
Some essays may be required for others
Standardized Tests
Usually none SAT’s and SAT subject tests for most or ACT
UKCAT (UK Clinical Aptitude Test), BMAT (Biomedical Admissions Test),LNAT(Law National Aptitude Test) for some
Features of Canadian Universities
Excellent education, international reputation, and
undergraduate research opportunities
Availability of co-operative programs
Tuition is subsidized by government
Following CHS, a continued focus on multi-cultural
experience, co-operative education and research
Flexibility around faculty of choice and degree
combinations
Canadian University Applications Research and selection beginning in grade 11 – this includes a
mandatory research assignment
Apply by mid - December in grade 12 (Naviance)
School transcript sent in January or March at student’s request
Admission based primarily on grades, although many institutions
now request a simple profile of student activities and interests
Some Canadian universities will make early conditional offers,
based on grade 11marks
All universities require English 12 as part of the admission
process
General Canadian University Admission Requirements
Entrance average calculated on English 12 plus 3 or 4 grade
12 academic courses
For many programs: supplementary information
(extracurricular, community service, leadership, awards, etc.) is
reviewed
Students allowed to apply to two faculties at most institutions
General Canadian University Admission Requirements
Requirements vary by university and faculty
In fall of grade 11, students research specific entrance
requirements in Planning 10B
Published cutoffs are based on the previous year’s data and
may change
UBC is an exception – New Admissions process last year
based on profile and grades (Broad Based Admission all
faculties)
Most schools finalize offers by mid-late April
Students should check specific schools and their prerequisites
Admission Averages - Examples
*Varies from school to school and by faculty
Arts: UBC - 85% & Broad Based Application 2nd term marks only U of Toronto low 80%’s McGill – 87.8% Western- 86% Queen’s - 80%min to 86.3% Waterloo - Low to mid-80’s% U Vic - 67% – Early (Grade 11 grades – 75%) U of Calgary- 76% Dalhousie- 70% U OF A – 72%
Admission Averages – Examples* Sciences* Varies from school to school & by faculty
UBC- 85% & Broad Based Application (2nd term marks) U of Toronto- mid 80’s% McGill - Physical,Earth Science- 89% - Biological, Life – 93.5% 85%
in Math/Science Western- 86% Queen’s- 84%min/ 89.6%avg Waterloo – low to mid-80’s% U of Calgary- 86% for Bio Science and mid to high 90’s
% for Neuro Science U of Alberta/Dalhousie- 75%
Admission Average* - Examples Commerce (Business Management) *Varies from school to school & by faculty
UBC- 85% plus Broad Based Application (2nd term marks only)
U of Toronto- mid 80’s% McGill- 91% Western- 86% Ivey 90% plus supplement Queen’s- 87%min/91.2 %aver grade 2011 U of C- 82% U Vic- 80% Early (Grade 11 marks) 84%
Specialized Progams – Admission Averages & Requirements - Examples
Some programs that are competitive and small may have special averages and requirements, higher than the general admission to the faculty:
UWO- Richard Ivey – AEO – 90% UBC- Science One (3 Science 12’s) McMaster- Health Sciences (3 Science 12’s) McGill- Management – 91% U of Calgary- Neuro Science – mid to high 90’s% University of Alberta- no entry for Business from high
school
CHS Admission Stats – CANADA
Institution 2011 (65) 2010 (55) 2009 (52) 2008 (55)
UBC 21
Concordia 2
Dalhousie 1
McGill 12
Queens 7
SFU 0
U of Toronto
4
Waterloo 1
Western 5
Other 8
Institution 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008UBC 19 21 16 19 10Concordia 2 2 3 2 0Dalhousie 1 1 2 1 1McGill 12 12 14 6 7Queens 7 7 8 2 10SFU 3 0 2 2 2U of Toronto 5 4 1 3 5U of Victoria 3 1 1 7 7Waterloo 2 4 1 0 1Western 6 5 4 6 8Other 5 8 3 2 7Total 65 65 55 52 55
U.S. University Program
Grade 11
Students write PSAT in October - one sitting date only
Research beginning in the fall of grade 11
Mandatory interviews with university counsellors, parents & students in Spring
Creation of ‘prospective list’ schools by April-May to be discussed and reviewed with university counsellor
Student self-assessment and resume due in May of Grade 11 (Naviance), work on College Board Essay draft - to be completed in Spring
Prepare and write SATs in late spring Grade 11 or early fall Grade 12
U.S. University Program
SAT prep – Naviance purchase of Prep Me will be available to
CHS students, commencing this year. Free trial to June 30th
and then on-going support will be assessed fee. ($100 fee per
student, charged to school account).
This will provide personalized learning with interactive lessons,
practise quizzes, and intermittent full length tests. Parents,
students, and administrators will receive weekly reports
demonstrating student usage, performance, and improvement.
CHS collaborates with the Princeton Review to offer a real full
length mock- ACT/SAT in early spring of every year
SAT/ACT registration & prep
Testing dates - spring of grade 11 to fall of grade 12
Last SAT/ACT possible in January of grade 12
The role of outside consultants
Look for IECA (Independent Educational Consultants
Association) certification and NACAC affiliation
Check the Website/Handout for : 12 Questions to Ask
before Hiring an Independent Educational Consultant?
U.S. University Program
Grade 12
Students complete applications, essays, etc. to be sent -November 1 for early action and early decision -December 1 for regular decision
Decisions for early candidates may be released as early as December 1, continuing until mid-December
Some Schools offer ED 2 – in early January
Rolling admission decisions for all candidates
National response date: May 1st (all decisions due)
Features of U.S. Colleges
Undergraduate research opportunitiesValue of liberal arts educationIntegrated cross-curriculum more commonCollege life includes automatic residence for four years
Single sex education – a unique learning opportunity – Scripps, Wellesley, Mount Holyoke, Smith
The U.S. Application Components
Marks achieved in courses and rigour of academic
program selected : School Transcript for grades 9 – 12
Character and personal qualities (Secondary School
Report for US Schools)
Student essays and personal statement are crucial
Counsellor Recommendation Letter – provides context
Teacher Recommendation Letters – subject based
Context of school as reflected in School Profile
U.S. Application Components – cont’d
SAT/ACT scores: should reflect a careful plan, thorough
preparation, and balance. Score Choice is only used at some
schools. Competitive schools will request ALL scores be sent
Additional factors: talent (athletic, musical, etc.), VIP,
contribution, legacy
Interviews with university representatives – can be conducted
at CHS
CHS does not provide rank or GPA
SAT Exams (SAT I and SAT II’s)
Registration and Preparation
Consider what is most appropriate for your own learning and lifestyle.
Studies conducted by the College Board concluded that commercial
coaching programs for the SAT had little or no significant positive effect
on SAT scores. This report did conclude, however, that challenging
academic coursework was directly associated with higher test scores
P.51, Foundations of Standardized Admission Testing, Richard J. Noeth, PHD, NACAC, 2009.
How to Select SAT IIs
University and program specific requirements & recommendations – link to program of study
Can be written in Grade 11 or 12 depending on curriculum
RESEARCH SPECIFIC SCHOOLS’ SAT II REQUIREMENTS BY THE SCHOOL EARLY AND VERY CAREFULLY! (eg. History and French required for Brown ?)
Should I Apply Early Decision/Action?
Checklist or considerations include:
an excellent academic record since grade 9
comprehensively researched colleges and universities and found
the best match for them
outstanding talent(s)
parents who are alumni
a compelling reason to choose that school
School selects 45% or more of their candidates from the early pool
School offers highly competitive program with small enrolment
What’s the Difference?
Early Decision: early cycle – binding; if accepted MUST WITHDRAW all
other applications and attend. Disadvantage is not having all other offers to
compare to
Early Action: early cycle – not binding
Regular Decision: regular cycle
Rolling Admission: no cycle
Potential outcomes: admit, defer, deny, waitlist.
CHS ADMISSION STATS - USInstitution 2012 (15) 2011 (20) 2010 (15) 2009
(21)2008 (16)
Berkeley 2 3
Johns Hopkins 1 4 1
Cornell 2
Duke 1 1 1
Georgetown/ George Washington)
1 (Georgetown)
1 (George Wash)
New York University 1 1 2 2 2
Rhode Island School of Design
1 1 2
Stanford 1 1
UCLA/USC/UCSB 3 (UCLA) 5 (UCLA) 4 (USC) 1 (UCLA) 1 (USC) 1 (USC) 1 UCSB
Ivy Leagues 1 (Brown), 1 (Columbia) 3 (Brown, Cornell, Penn)
1 (Columbia) 1 (Yale) 1 (Princeton) 2(Penn)
1 (Brown) 3 (Columbia)1 (Harvard)
Other (Rice, Berkley, Wellesley, etc.)
1 (Rice), 1 (North Eastern), 1 (Notre Dame), 1 (U of Texas, Austin), 1 (Pitzer), 2 (U of California, Berkley), 1 (Claremont McKenna)
6 (Chicago, Pitzer, Scripps, Smith, UW,Carnegie Mellon
1 (Wellesley) 5 - Marymount, Rice,Berkley, Boston, Claremont
7 – FIDM, Chicago, PomonaHaverford, UW, Maine (2)
CHS ADMISSIONS STATS - USInstitution Admission % CHS Admission % International
Admission %Boston 28 70 10.3
Brown 9.3 12 10.9Berkeley 22 42 9.4Cornell 16.7 21 9.3Columbia 10 16 15Johns Hopkins 25 44 8.7New York University 32 49 9.9U of Pennsylvania 18 20 11Pitzer 26 100 9.3University of Southern California
22 41 11.5
Stanford 7.3 9 7.5
Wellesley 36 36 10.6
Data from www.Collegedata.com (2013) and Naviance CHS stats 2008 - 2012
UK & International Admissions*
Rationale for attending school abroad varies by family: nationality, culture, institution reputation, or availability of direct entry programs
Tuition is considerably more expensive than Canada, but on a par or lower than schools in the U.S.
www.ucas.com early application deadline for Dentistry, Medicine, Vet Science and Oxford/Cambridge is
Oct. late of grade 12 year.Can only apply to one of Oxford/Cambridge – Date is
Sept. 15th if want interview in Canada
Late applications Jan – June – not recommended for any program with rolling admission
UKCAT / BMAT/ LNAT
Standardized testing for admission
UKCAT (Clinical Aptitude Test) The test measures verbal
reasoning, abstract reasoning, decision analysis, and non-
cognitive analysis; DEADLINE OCTOBER 10th
UKCAT required by 26 universities, primarily medical & dental
BMAT (Biomedical Admissions Test) is required by 5 schools. The
test measures aptitude, skills, scientific knowledge and writing –
DEADLINE OCTOBER 31
LNAT (Law National Admissions Test). It measures verbal
reasoning DEADLINE OCTOBER 5th
U.K. & International Admissions
One key to success for admissions has been having one or
more relevant work experience opportunities
CHS has strong admission rates for medicine, dentistry,
physiotherapy, visual arts (fashion), law, and veterinarian
programs
Studying in foreign country requires students to be flexible
and adaptable
Can involve a complex VISA process
CHS Admissions Stats – UK & InternationalInstitution 2012 (5
students)2011 (6 students)
2010 (6 students)
2009 (11 students)
2008 (3 students)
Saint Andrews 1 (Medicine) 3 (Medicine)
Edinburgh 2 (International Relations/Vet)
2 (Vet/Psychology)
Oxford 1 (Law) King’s College 1 (Medicine) 1 (Law) 1 (Business)
Birmingham 1 (Medicine) 1 (Physiotherapy)
Bath 1 (Education) 1 (Sociology) Brighton 1 (Business)Durham 1 (Law) 1 (Law) Sheffield 1 (Medicine) 1 (Dentistry)Saint Georges 1 (Medicine)
Hong Kong 2 (Social Science)
1 (Law) 1 (General)
Other 1 (Swiss Hotel management)1 Liberal Arts
3 (Science, Design, Marine Biology)
Try something New – Take a gap year – Universities value this experience and will often hold
your spot for the following year and sometimes scholarship money
Be Courageous and try new programs – Quest University in Squamish
Swiss Hotel Management Schools – first matriculation - Fall 2012
Choosing a hands on, learning experience as apart of my freshmen curriculum has indeed been a great investment in both my future career and current journey in life. As a spa intern of the St Regis Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi, I have become adapted to a whole new work force, environment, culture, and essentially way of life. I thank myself everyday for this opportunity, and I invite future graduates to realize and discover what is beyond the university boundaries they know. Hearing the Koran as I roam the Grand Shiekh Zayed Mosque, to discovering bargains in authentic Arabic souks, it has all built an open minded perspective and character for myself. Indeed, going abroad has been my best decision in life yet.” Michelle Liapis Coleman 2012 Alumnae attending Les Roches,Switzerland
The Campus Visit
Resources for University Planning &Research
• Mrs. Fraser [email protected]
• Ms. Manhas [email protected]
• Naviance - parent portal and registration is below:
https://connection.naviance.com/croftonhouse
www.My Blueprint.ca – supports Canadian Uni Research
(New this year)
This software allows parents, students and counsellors to manage the post-secondary application process
NAVIANCE FAMILY CONNECTION
Naviance
https://succeed.naviance.com
Student Profile
Student Journal and Resume
Student Surveys and Parent Survey
Document Library
Scholarships
Career Research
College Research – tracks applications &
acceptances
Regular e-mail from Counsellors
University Resources
University and College Visits from Representatives,
admission offices, websites & Links
Articles & Books – see Handout
Student Services – Counsellors, Post-Secondary
Resource Room, Naviance and My Blueprint.ca
CHS Alumni, family & friends
Student Paneland now…a few words from our special guests
US Hallie Wu
CDN Nicola Hurst
CDN Kathleen McKeon
UK India Dhillon
What Next?
Students search programs by region, state or province,
majors, websites and viewbooks
Consider CHS Couse Selections for 2013/2014
Focus on 6 to 8 schools of interest, depending on
geographical areas and interest
Connect with colleges and universities for information
regarding admissions, financial aid – they want to hear
from you if you are interested
Campus Tours/Online Tours/ VirtualTours
Thank you
“Admissions officers are looking for students who are motivated to succeed in college, students who are socially competent and emotionally intelligent enough to participate in college life and to contribute to its community.”
“Colleges are looking for students who are happily pursuing their own interests. It is best to be spending your out-of class time doing things you really enjoy, not doing what others tell you that you must do to be admitted to college.”
– Marilee Jones & Kenneth Ginsburg, Less Stress, More Success. (A highly recommended resource available through Amazon.com)
Q & A session
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