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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 March 6th 7 – 9
• Course Planning Evening – Mar 12th 7-9 • Research sessions (in Planning classes) –
Grade 11 and throughout Grade 12
• Mandatory parent & student interviews (gr. 11) with assigned university counsellors
• 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
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
Admission Landscape - CANADA• Admissions have eased over the last 15 years due to changing
demographics of Cdn population (fewer 17 year olds)
“Total fertility rate, Canada and the United States, 1940-2000.” 1/Jan.2012. Statistics Canada.com. Web. 23/Feb/2012.
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
Coastal institutions and the Prairies have relatively lower
admissions (Dal, UVic, U of C, 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
• 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
3 Application Processes
Canada US International
Admission Grade 12 marks
Grades 9 – 12 marks
Grades 11/12 marks
CounsellorTeacher Recommend
Not required except for special programs
One or Several letters
Teacher only for UK
Hong Kong – Teacher reference
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 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 UniversitiesExcellent 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 + 4 or 5 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 this year
based on Profile and Grades (Broad Based Admission all
faculties) Trial Year 2011-2012
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 – 87%• U o f T – low 80%• McGill – 87%• Western – 83%• Queen’s – 80%min /86.4%• Carleton –70%• U Vic – 67% early 75%• U of C—72%• Dalhousie – 70%
Admission Averages – Examples * Sciences* Varies from school to school & by faculty
• UBC 90% • U of T – low 80% • McGill - Physical,Earth Science – 85%• - Biological,Life 90% • Western - 85-86%• Queen’s – 84%min/ 90.1%avg • Carleton –70%• U of C – 80% for Bio Science and 90% for
Neuro Sc• U of Alberta- 75%
Admission Average* - Examples Commerce (Business Management) *Varies from school to school & by faculty
• UBC—84% plus supplement• U of T—mid 80%• McGill—91%• Western—84% Ivey 90% plus supplement• Queen’s—87%min/91.5%aver grade 2010• Carleton—70%• U of C—78-82%• Uvic – 80%
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 – Nueuro Science – 90%• 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 2011 2010 2009 2008UBC 21 16 19 10Concordia 2 3 2 0Dalhousie 1 2 1 1McGill 12 14 6 7Queens 7 8 2 10SFU 0 2 2 2U of Toronto 4 1 3 5U of Victoria 1 1 7 7Waterloo 4 1 0 1Western 5 4 6 8Other 8 3 2 7TOTAL 65 55 52 55
U.S University Program
Grade 11:Students write PSAT in October
Research beginning in the fall of grade 11
Mandatory interviews with parents & students
Student self-assessment and resume due in May
of Grade 11 (Naviance)
Prepare and write SATs in late spring Grade 11 or early fall Grade 12
Creation of ‘short list’ schools by April-May to be discussed and reviewed with university counsellor
U.S University Program
SAT prep – Naviance purchase of Prep Me will be
available to CHS students in early May 2012, ($100 –
150 fee per student).
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-SAT in spring of every year
SAT/ACT registration & prep
Testing dates spring of Grade 11 to fall of Grade 12
Last SAT 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
The U.S. Application Components
Grades 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
Teacher Recommendation Letters
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
School does not provide rank or GPA
SAT Exams (SAT I and SAT II’s)Registration and Preparation
*Consider 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
*Early Action: early cycle – not binding
*Regular Decision: regular cycle
*Rolling Admission: no cycle
*Potential outcomes: Admit, defer, deny, waitlist.
CHS ADMISSION STATS - USInstitution 2011 (20) 2010 (15) 2009 (21) 2008 (16)Berkeley 2 3
Johns Hopkins 1 4 1
Cornell 2
Duke 1 1
Georgetown/ George Washington)
1 (Georgetown)
1 (George Wash)
New York University 1 2 2 2
Rhode Island School of Design 1 1 2
Stanford 1 1
UCLA/USC/UCSB 5 (UCLA) 4 (USC) 1 (UCLA) 1 (USC) 1 (USC) 1 UCSB
Ivy Leagues 3 (Brown, Cornell, Penn)
1 (Columbia) 1 (Yale) 1 (Princeton) 2(Penn)
1 (Brown) 3 (Columbia)1 (Harvard)
Other (Rice, Berkley, Wellesley, etc.)
6 (Chicago, Pitzer, Scripps, Smith, UW,Carnegie Mellon
1 (Wellesley) 5 - Marymount, Rice,Berkley, Boston, Claremont
7 – FIDM, Chicago, PomonaHaverford, UW, Maine (2)
ADMISSIONS STATS - US
College or University
Overall Admissions% of students admitted
% International Students Admitted
CHS **% of students admitted
Boston 28 2.9 71.4
Brown 9.3 8.4 9.3
Berkeley 22 5.5 18
Cornell 16.7 8.2 20.6
Columbia 10 10.3 20.6
Johns Hopkins 25 6.1 47.0
New York University 32 6.3 40.5
U of Pennsylvania 18 10.3 20.0
Pitzer 26 3.2 100
University of Southern California
22 4.8 37.8
Stanford 7.3 6.9 8.6
Carnegie Mellon 7.5 8.6 44.4
Wellesley 36 7.7 36.4
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 but on a par with ending school 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.
Late applications Jan – June
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
Complex VISA process
CHS Admissions Stats – UK & International
Institution 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 (Medecine) 1 (Law) 1 (Business)
Birmingham 1 (Medicine) 1 (Physiotherapy)
Bath 1 (Education) 1 (Sociology) Brighton 1 (Business)
Durham 1 (Law)
Sheffield 1 (Medicine) 1 (Dentistry)
Saint Georges 1 (Medicine)
Hong Kong 1 (Law) 1 (General)
Other 3 (Science, Design, Marine Biology)
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
This software allows parents, students and counsellors to manage the post-secondary application process
Naviance
https://succeed.naviance.com
Student Profile
Student Journal and Resume
Student Surveys
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
• Student Services – Counselors, Post-Secondary Resource
Room
• CHS Alumni, family & friends
• Book List Available in Handouts
What Next?
• Students search programs by region, state or province, majors, websites
and viewbooks
• Consider CHS Couse Seclections for 2012/2013
• 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
Student PanelAnd now…a few words from our special guests
Bavenjit Cheema
Rebecca Smith
Madeleine Armstrong
Alana Gross
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)