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- 1. OO CCaannaaddaa International School Manila 2014/2015
- 2. TThhee CCaannaaddiiaann EExxppeerrtt?? • Born and raised just outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Kitchener-Waterloo) • home to SSiirr WWiillffrriidd LLaauurriieerr UUnniivveerrssiittyy and UUnniivveerrssiittyy ooff WWaatteerrlloooo • Undergraduate degree from the UUnniivveerrssiittyy ooff GGuueellpphh (Ontario) • Graduate degree from the UUnniivveerrssiittyy ooff TToorroonnttoo (Ontario) • Some ISM students think I have an accent.
- 4. WWhheerree aarree tthhee BBIIGG 33?? Vancouver to Toronto/Montreal is a 5 - 6 hour flight UBC U of T McGILL
- 5. MMoorree tthhaann tthhee BBIIGG 33
- 6. The Plan for this Afternoon? Assuming a VARIETY of Assuming a VARIETY of levels here in terms of levels here in terms of your knowledge of the your knowledge of the Canadian Education system Canadian Education system
- 7. 3 Simple Things 11.. WWhhyy CCaannaaddaa?? 22.. CCaannaaddiiaann UUnniivveerrssiittyy 110011 33.. WWhhaatt ttoo ddoo nnooww JJuunniioorrss?? RReessoouurrcceess?? LLeeaarrnn aabboouutt aanndd ccoonnssiiddeerr aa ffeeww uunniivveerrssiittiieess oouuttssiiddee ooff tthhee BBIIGG TThhrreeee
- 8. Why Canada?
- 9. TToopp 1100 RReeaassoonnss ttoo ggoo ttoo UUnniivveerrssiittyy iinn CCaannaaddaa
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- 11. CCaannaaddaa......tthhee BBEEAAUUTTIIFFUULL!! • 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. Commerce (Business) Arts/Sciences VVaannccoouuvveerr,, BBrriittiisshh CCoolluummbbiiaa
- 13. SSqquuaammiisshh,, BBrriittiisshh CCoolluummbbiiaa Liberal Arts Keystone Project
- 14. CCaallggaarryy,, AAllbbeerrttaa Engineering Health Care (Bio-Medical) Vet Medicine
- 15. SSaasskkaattoooonn,, SSaasskkaattcchheewwaann Urban Planning Toxicology
- 16. TToorroonnttoo,, OOnnttaarriioo Engineering Cell/Molecular Biology Commerce/Business Illustration Industrial Design Environment and Urban Sustainability Journalism Acting International Business Digital Media Space Engineering
- 17. Business and Computer Science (5 years) Kinesiology and Physical Education Music Nano Technology KKiittcchheenneerr--WWaatteerrlloooo,, OOnnttaarriioo Engineering Environment/Business) Math and Computer Science
- 18. KKiinnggssttoonn,, OOnnttaarriioo Life Sciences Commerce/Business World Languages
- 19. MMoonnttrreeaall,, QQuueebbeecc Finance Communications Civil Engineering Engineering Law Music Francohone University Kinesiology Business Geography
- 20. Environment, Sustainability and Society (ESS) International Development Agriculture HHaalliiffaaxx,, NNoovvaa SSccoottiiaa
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- 22. HHiigghh SSttaannddaarrdd ooff LLiivviinngg -- CCoouunnttrryy • 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. HHiigghh SSttaannddaarrdd ooff LLiivviinngg 22001122
- 24. HHiigghh SSttaannddaarrdd ooff LLiivviinngg
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- 26. IIBB DDiipplloommaa == NNoo SSAATT • 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.
- 27. Quest University
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- 30. TThhee WWeeaatthheerr • 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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- 33. CCoo--oopp ((&& SSttuuddyy--AAbbrrooaadd)) PPrrooggrraammss • Universities in Canada pride themselves in the abundance and variety of co-op placements they provide. • Excellent opportunity to gain real world experience. • UUnniivveerrssiittyy ooff WWaatteerrlloooo (Waterloo, Ontario) – largest co-op placement in the world with over 14,000 students enrolled/over 3,500 active employers
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- 35. WWoorrkkiinngg iinn CCaannaaddaa ((wwhhiillee iinn UUnniivveerrssiittyy))?? • 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)
- 36. WWoorrkk iinn CCaannaaddaa aafftteerr GGrraadduuaattiioonn • 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).
- 37. PPeerrmmaanneenntt RReessiiddeennccee iinn CCaannaaddaa • 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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- 39. CCoonnttiinnuuee ttoo MMaakkee YYoouurrsseellff UUnniiqquuee • 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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- 41. SSaavvee MMoonneeyy $$$$$$ • In the “latest survey” (2003) compiled by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Canada offered the lowest tuition rates for foreign students compared to the U.K., Australia and New Zealand, for the same or higher quality of education. • Also, fees in the United States public universities were almost 30% higher than fees for Bachelor’s degrees in Canada, while U.S. private universities are 100% higher than the same program in Canada. Canada’s cost of living is considerably affordable among developed nations
- 42. World Comparison (2013) Only public universities, I believe
- 44. SSaavvee MMoonneeyy $$$$$$ -- CCoonnvveerrssiioonn?? • QQuueeeenn’’ss UUnniivveerrssiittyy (CDN 19,522 – 22,249) • U.S. Dollar = USD 18,667 – 21,271 • Philippine Peso = PHP 817,471 – 931,532 • Japanese Yen = JPY 1,874,346 – 2,136,526 • S. Korean Won = KRW 19,801,315 – 22,568,028 • Chinese Yuan = CNY 113,695 – 129,572 *As of November 11, 2013
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- 46. OOuurr GGlloobbaall VViillllaaggee • 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.
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- 48. TToopp QQuuaalliittyy PPrrooggrraammss • 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.
- 52. Reputation IN Canada Ranking
- 54. SSoommee BBaacckkggrroouunndd • 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. WWhheerree aarree tthheessee uunniivveerrssiittiieess?? UBC U of T McGILL
- 56. WWhhaatt aabboouutt tthhee IIBB?? • “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
- 59. TThhee AApppplliiccaattiioonn PPrroocceessss • 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
- 61. Apply through University Site
- 62. WWhhaatt aarree CCaannaaddiiaann UUnniivveerrssiittiieess llooookkiinngg ffoorr?? • “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
- 63. DDooccuummeennttss?? Generally Required • Online Application • 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
- 64. MMccGGiillll UUnniivveerrssiittyy -- RReeqquuiirreedd • Official Transcript • High School Profile and Counselor recommendation • Predicted IB Diploma or Certificate marks • IIff yyoouu hhaavvee ssttrroonngg SSAATT rreessuullttss,, sseenndd tthheemm aass wweellll • If you attended ISM for less than 4 academic years, you may need proof of your English proficiency (depends on the previous school) • Additional requirements based on department (Architecture requires a portfolio)
- 65. MMccGGiillll UUnniivveerrssiittyy –– NNoott nnoorrmmaallllyy RReeqquuiirreedd • Personal Essays (unless applying for Major merit-based scholarship consideration) • Teacher references (unless applying for Music Major merit-based scholarship consideration) • In person interview (audition for B. Music degree) • List of extra curricular activities, positions held or resume
- 66. OOtthheerr AAddmmiissssiioonn IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn 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.
- 67. GGeettttiinngg aa VViissaa ffoorr CCaannaaddaa 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
- 68. 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
- 71. Private Scholarships http://www.scholarshipscanada.com http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc
- 72. What to do now Juniors? Resources?
- 73. Timeline (the next 1 and 1 /2 years or so) • NNooww –– JJuunnee 22001155 – Academic performance – SSttaannddaarrddiizzeedd tteessttiinngg?? • SSAATT,, AACCTT,, TOEFL • JJuunnee 22001155 –– AAuugguusstt 22001155 – Exploration • Service work, Internships, travel, college visits – Research universities & narrow down list (ISM limit of 10) • SSeepptteemmbbeerr 22001155 –– DDeecceemmbbeerr 22001155 – Academic performance IMPORTANT!!!! – SSttaannddaarrddiizzeedd tteessttiinngg?? • SSAATT,, AACCTT,, TOEFL – EEssssaayyss • DDeecceemmbbeerr 22001155 –– JJaannuuaarryy 22001166 – Submit applications – Submit financial documents • JJaannuuaarryy 22001166 –– AApprriill 22001166 – Wait…. • FFeebbrruuaarryy 22001166 –– AApprriill 22001166 – Decisions • FFeebbrruuaarryy 22001166 –– MMaayy 22001166 – Deposit to ONE institution
- 74. Where should I be 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)
- 75. What to do now? • Self-reflection; Determine priorities • Research • JJuunniioorr ccoolllleeggee mmeeeettiinngg ##11 (get to know each other) – Now - February • JJuunniioorr ccoolllleeggee mmeeeettiinngg ##22 (includes ppaarreennttss) – February - April • Register for: – SAT, if appropriate (Janauary) – TOEFL, if appropriate • Junior Parent Survey (in Naviance) due: Jan 5 • Senior profile due: First Day of Senior Year
- 76. RReessoouurrcceess • 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
- 81. CCaannaaddiiaann UUnniivveerrssiittyy VViissiittss • Most university college visits are September to December • Subscribe to the ISM College Visits Google Calendar (next slide) • August (UUnniivveerrssiittyy ooff BBrriittiisshh CCoolluummbbiiaa) • Unfortunately, we not at the moments get many visits by Canadian universities (we are working on it).
- 82. CCoolllleeggee VViissiittss CCaalleennddaarr http://guidance.ism-online.org/
- 84. YYoouurr OOwwnn CCoolllleeggee TToouurr?? You could easily fly to Toronto and see a number of universities…driving distance away ((UUnniivveerrssiittyy ooff TToorroonnttoo,, MMccGGiillll UUnniivveerrssiittyy,, YYoorrkk UUnniivveerrssiittyy,, QQuueeeenn’’ss UUnniivveerrssiittyy,, UUnniivveerrssiittyy ooff WWaatteerrlloooo,, MMccMMaasstteerr UUnniivveerrssiittyy,, UUnniivveerrssiittyy ooff OOttttaawwaa eettcc..))
- 85. IISSMM AAlluummnnii?? If you don’t know… talk to your Grade 11/12 Counselor
- 87. UUnniivveerrssiittyy ooff WWaatteerrlloooo?? U of W
- 89. FFoorr FFuuttuurree RReeffeerreennccee Doug McQueen Grade 11/12 HS Counselor mcqueend@ismanila.org TThhaannkk--yyoouu