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Study in Canada 2015
- 1. O CanadaO Canada InternationalSchool Manila 2015/2016
- 2. The Canadian Expert?TheCanadian Expert? • Born and raised just outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Kitchener-Waterloo) • home to Sir Wilfrid Laurier UniversitySir Wilfrid Laurier University and University of WaterlooUniversity of Waterloo • Undergraduate degree from the University ofUniversity of GuelphGuelph (Ontario) • Graduate degree from the University ofUniversity of TorontoToronto (Ontario) • Some ISM students think I have an accent.
- 3. The BIG Three?TheBIG Three?
- 4. Where are theBIG 3?Where are the BIG 3? UBC U of T McGILL Vancouver to Toronto/Montreal is a 5 - 6 hour flight
- 5. More than theBIG 3More than the BIG 3
- 6. The Plan forthis Evening? Assuming a VARIETY of levels here in terms of your knowledge of the Canadian Education system Assuming a VARIETY of levels here in terms of your knowledge of the Canadian Education system
- 7. 1. Why Canada?1.Why Canada? 2. Canadian University 1012. Canadian University 101 3. What to do now Juniors? Resources?3. What to do now Juniors? Resources? Learn about and consider a fewLearn about and consider a few universities outside of the BIG Threeuniversities outside of the BIG Three 3 Simple Things
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- 9. Top 10 ReasonstoTop 10 Reasons to go to University ingo to University in CanadaCanada
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- 11. Canada...the BEAUTIFUL!Canada...the BEAUTIFUL! •The expanse of Canada's natural beauty, from mountains and glaciers to secluded lakes and forests, is almost unparalleled worldwide. • There are 41 National Parks • Canada has cosmopolitan cities that are clean, safe, friendly and multicultural. • In fact, Canada repeatedly is lauded as one of the world's most livable countries.
- 12. Vancouver, British ColumbiaVancouver,British Columbia Commerce (Business) Arts/Sciences
- 13. Squamish, British ColumbiaSquamish,British Columbia Liberal Arts Keystone Project
- 14. Calgary, AlbertaCalgary, Alberta Engineering HealthCare (Bio-Medical) Vet Medicine
- 15. Saskatoon, SaskatchewanSaskatoon, Saskatchewan UrbanPlanning Toxicology
- 16. Toronto, OntarioToronto, Ontario Engineering Cell/MolecularBiology Commerce/Business Illustration Industrial Design Environment and Urban Sustainability Journalism Acting International Business Digital Media Space Engineering
- 17. Kitchener-Waterloo, OntarioKitchener-Waterloo, Ontario Businessand Computer Science (5 years) Kinesiology and Physical Education Music Nano Technology Engineering Environment/Business) Math and Computer Science
- 18. Kingston, OntarioKingston, Ontario LifeSciences Commerce/Business World Languages
- 19. Montreal, QuebecMontreal, Quebec Finance Communications CivilEngineering Engineering Law Music Kinesiology Business Geography Francohone University Francohone University
- 20. Halifax, Nova ScotiaHalifax,Nova Scotia Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS) International Development Agriculture
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- 22. High Standard ofLiving - CountryHigh Standard of Living - Country • From 1992 - 2011, the U.N. has consistently ranked Canada in the top 8 of all countries in the world in their annual Human Development Report (education being one of the analyzed factors). • Except for 4 years (1992 - 2011), Canada was ranked no lower than 4th in the world • Canada was ranked Number 1 for 9 years during that time.
- 23. High Standard ofLiving 2012High Standard of Living 2012
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- 26. IB Diploma =No SATIB Diploma = No SAT • In most, if not all cases, you DO NOT need an SAT score to apply if you are doing the FULL IB Diploma • However, an SAT score is required for the partial IB Diploma/Certificate students.
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- 28. The WeatherThe Weather •Range of weather with distinct seasons • The reality is that where most universities are located, we have very comfortable summers and reasonable winters • Winter really can be a beautiful and enjoyable time of year (skiing and snowboarding) • The weather is part of the cultural experience
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- 31. Co-op (& Study-Abroad)ProgramsCo-op (& Study-Abroad) Programs • Universities in Canada pride themselves in the abundance and variety of co-op placements they provide. • Excellent opportunity to gain real world experience. • University of WaterlooUniversity of Waterloo (Waterloo, Ontario) – largest co-op placement in the world with over 14,000 students enrolled/over 3,500 active employers
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- 33. Working in CanadaWorkingin Canada (while in University)?(while in University)? • Up to 20 hours/week for international students • On-campus/off campus opportunities • Summer jobs • Up to three 3 Years post graduation (*see next slide)
- 34. Work in Canadaafter GraduationWork in Canada after Graduation • The Post-Graduate Work Permit Program allows students who have graduated from a post-secondary institution to gain valuable work experience. • If you study in Canada for more than 2 years, you are eligible for a work permit for up to 3 years (no real restrictions on the type of work).
- 35. Permanent Residence inCanadaPermanent Residence in Canada • If you are a foreign student who graduated in Canada, you can apply to stay in Canada as a permanent resident under the Canadian Experience (Economic) Class qualification. • An easier process in Canada overall than in the U.S. (the processing time is about 10 months compared to 5 years in U.S.). • Citizenship and Immigration Canada www.cic.gc.ca
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- 37. Continue to MakeYourself UniqueContinue to Make Yourself Unique • For those hesitant about what companies might think about a “Canadian” degree… How do you think this looks in the eyes of a global minded company? • Your unique cultural background • HS degree from an International School in Manila, Philippines • Undergraduate degree from Canada AND… • Graduate degree from the U.S. (or elsewhere)
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- 39. Save Money $$$SaveMoney $$$ • In the “latest survey” (2003) compiled by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Canada offered the lowest tuition rates for foreign students compared to the U.K., Australia and New Zealand, for the same or higher quality of education. • Also, fees in the United States public universities were almost 30% higher than fees for Bachelor’s degrees in Canada, while U.S. private universities are 100% higher than the same program in Canada. Canada’s cost of living is considerably affordable among developed nations
- 40. World Comparison (2013) Onlypublic universities, I believe
- 41. Canadian Tuition (2013)CanadianTuition (2013)
- 42. Save Money $$$- Conversion?Save Money $$$ - Conversion? • Queen’s UniversityQueen’s University (CDN 19,522 – 22,249) • U.S. Dollar = USD 14,933 – 17,019 • Philippine Peso = PHP 697,824 – 795303 • Japanese Yen = JPY 1,801,173 – 2,052,777 • S. Korean Won = KRW 17,040,114 – 19,420,423 • Chinese Yuan = CNY 93,522 – 107,498 • Australian Dollar = AUD 20,925 – 23,848 • Euro = EUR 13,568 – 15,463 *As of October 31, 2015
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- 44. Our Global VillageOurGlobal Village • Canada ranks among the most multicultural nations in the world. • Our ISM students are living in a multi-cultural “bubble”….nice fit with Canada • 1 of 3 Canadians has an ethnic background other than English, French or Aboriginal. • As a result, regardless of ethnic origin, students feel at home in our diverse communities and campuses.
- 45. Latest New TODAY! •London based “Think Tank” • Canada: freest nation in the world • According to the study, Canada is the most tolerant of people from other countries, with 92 percent of Canadians thinking the country is a good place for immigrants. • In addition, about 94 percent of Canadians believe that they have the freedom to choose the course of their own lives, the study says.
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- 47. Top Quality ProgramsTopQuality Programs • Canadian universities are noted for offering the highest quality of education. • A Canadian degree is recognized globally as being equivalent to degrees from the United States and Commonwealth countries.
- 49. Other World RankingsOtherWorld Rankings
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- 54. Some BackgroundSome Background •95 universities (more than 3,000 in the U.S.) • Canadian universities receive a great deal of public funding and so their programs, particularly at the undergraduate level, are quite uniform in quality. • University definition • College (community) definition University College
- 55. Where are theseuniversities?Where are these universities? UBC U of T McGILL
- 56. What about theIB?What about the IB? • “We find the IB Diploma to be very good preparation as it requires breadth of study, development of primary research, critical reading and writing knowledge skills, as well as involvement in creative/cultural arts, sports and volunteer service.” • McGill University Admissions
- 57. The Application ProcessTheApplication Process • All applications are available online • Ontario University Application Center (OUAC) for Ontario • www.ouac.on.ca • Apply directly to any other university • Application Deadlines (varies) – January to March • Acceptances - February to May
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- 60. What are CanadianUniversitiesWhat are Canadian Universities looking for?looking for? • “Good students” • Strong grades with the appropriate pre-requisite HS courses • Less emphasis on extra-curricular activities in terms of the application (important but not to the degree it is for U.S. colleges). • “Officially” no quotas for international students and their citizenship/immigration status has no impact on admission
- 61. Documents?Documents? Generally Required • OnlineApplication • Transcript (including 1st semester of senior year) • Predicted IB grades • TOEFL/IELTS score (depends on the # of years of study in English speaking curriculum schools) Generally Not Required • SAT/ACT scores (except for non IBDiploma students) • Reference Letters • Essays (usually some short answer instead) • Information about extra- curricular activities
- 62. Other Admission InformationOtherAdmission Information IB Diploma • Canadian universities will put some emphasis on the first term of your senior year during the admission process – not only this term though (but looking at everything) • Many programs will grant transfer credit for HL subjects with a strong final grade (normally 5 or better). Some (but not many) may grant advanced standing for excellent SL subject scores.
- 63. Getting a Visafor CanadaGetting a Visa for Canada Depending on your country of origin and the type and length of study, you may require: • A temporary resident visa • A study permit • For Quebec-bound students, a CAQ (Quebec Application Certificate) Each university will help you with this process
- 64. Financial Aid/Scholarships Canadian Citizens •Provincial Assistance may be possible (Ontario Student Assistance Plan = O.S.A.P.) • Institutional Aid (Merit based) • IB Awards/Scholarships • Private Scholarships International Students • Limited Institutional Aid • Limited Private Aid
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- 68. What to donow Juniors? Resources?
- 69. Timeline (the next1 and 1 /2 years or so) • Now – June 2016Now – June 2016 – Academic performance – Standardized testing?Standardized testing? • SAT, ACT,SAT, ACT, TOEFL • June 2016 – August 2016June 2016 – August 2016 – Exploration • Service work, Internships, travel, college visits – Research universities & narrow down list (ISM limit of 10) • September 2016 – December 2016September 2016 – December 2016 – Academic performance IMPORTANT!!!! – Standardized testing?Standardized testing? • SAT, ACT,SAT, ACT, TOEFL – Essays (depends)Essays (depends) • December 2016 – January 2017December 2016 – January 2017 – Submit applications – Submit financial documents • January 2017 – April 2017January 2017 – April 2017 – Wait…. • February 2017 – April 2017February 2017 – April 2017 – Decisions • February 2017 – May 2017February 2017 – May 2017 – Deposit to ONE institution
- 70. Where should Ibe in the process? • Determine your own criteria for a “good college” • Create a college list – Now: 20-30 colleges (less if only Canada) – August: 5-10* colleges • Be open-minded • Create an organizational chart, including deadlines and requirements *ISM strictly limits students to 10 applications (UC, UCAS count as one)
- 71. What to donow? • Self-reflection; Determine priorities • Research • Junior college meeting #1Junior college meeting #1 (get to know each other) – Now - February • Junior college meeting #2Junior college meeting #2 (includes parentsparents) – February - April • Register for: – SAT, if appropriate (January) – TOEFL, if appropriate • Junior Parent Survey (in Naviance) due: Jan 5 • Senior profile due: First Day of Senior Year
- 72. ResourcesResources • 95 universities(University Websites – “Admissions” or “International Admissions” – Reading websites and Contacting Admissions • Family Connection (Scattergrams feature) • Publications/Rankings (as one perspective) • Attend Canadian University visits to ISM • Visit Canadian Universities yourself…next summer • ISM Alumni
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- 77. Canadian University VisitsCanadianUniversity Visits • Most university college visits are September to December • Subscribe to the ISM College Visits Google Calendar (next slide) • Unfortunately, we not at the moment getting many visits by Canadian universities (we are working on it).
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- 80. Your Own CollegeTour?Your Own College Tour? You could easily fly to Toronto and see a number of universities…driving distance away (University of Toronto, McGill University, York University,(University of Toronto, McGill University, York University, QueenQueen’s University, University of Waterloo, McMaster University,’s University, University of Waterloo, McMaster University, University of Ottawa etc.)University of Ottawa etc.)
- 81. ISM Alumni?ISM Alumni? Ifyou don’t know… talk to your Grade 11/12 Counselor
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- 83. For Future ReferenceForFuture Reference Doug McQueen Grade 11/12 HS Counselor mcqueend@ismanila.org Thank-youThank-you