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Grade 12 families—here’s the truth: the earlier you begin the post-secondary planning process, the smoother your year will feel. Here are 3 things you can do now to set your student up for success:

1. Have a conversation about goals—academic, personal, and beyond.
2. Research a few programs together (and notice what excites your teen).
3. Create a calendar with key application deadlines now—before things get busy.

Many of the students I work with say the biggest relief comes just from starting early. If you'd like guidance through any step of this journey, I'm here to help.
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Summer time... time to relax, rejuvenate-- and take some time to prepare for the step in your teen's educational journey!
Class of 2024-- have you started the university research process? Visited universities? Have an idea of what you want to study? If your answer was no to any of those questions, I can help! I'm taking appointments this summer-- get ahead of the September rush and make the most of the summer downtime.
Class of 2023-- lean into your university of choice-- attend the webinars, register for class on time, make sure you understand what's going on with orientation and move in. All the best on your next adventure!

Wow- time flies! Almost a year ago, I flew with our daughter to Vancouver to get her settled into first year at UBC. Now she's about to fly home after a great year, taking a summer course, and having moved into her first apartment.
Do you have a teen going into Grade 12 who's starting to think about life after high school? Summer is a great time to really dive into research-- before the rush and mayhem of the fall. I am booking appointments at the end of July and August. Reach out on messenger or email me at [email protected] if you want more info.

The Ontario University Fair (OUF) is going virtual this year with 2 sessions. The first one is Saturday, Sept 25 from 12-2pm. All ON universities will be delivering four 30 min presentations that start on the half hour. Highly recommended for gr 11 and 12 students!!

Welcome to the Largest Postsecondary Educational Fair in Canada | OUF Ontario Universities' Fairs virtual events, hosted by Ontario’s universities: September 25, 12-2 pm (ET) and October 26, 5-7 pm (ET).

Do you have a grade 11 teen who needs some help figuring out their post secondary plans? As a parent, are you feeling a bit lost as to how to advise them? Are you wondering how Covid is impacting university admissions? Or what your teen can do to be prepared for grade 12? If any of these thoughts apply to you or your family, you are not alone. I am currently booking consultations with grade 11 students and families. After a couple of in depth individual meetings, you will have a detailed report of recommended programs and a next steps action plan. Getting started now will make for a smoother grade 12 year. Connect with me and I can fill you in on my services. email: [email protected]

Grade 11's: It's time to start diving into post-secondary research! Ontario universities are hosting virtual events throughout March and April. Check out this link to see what's on offer at each school.

OUInfo Webinars Ontario Tech University July 17, 2020 – August 31, 2021 Get to know Ontario Tech University September 22 to November 23, 2020 Every Tuesday: 6 pm Every Thursday: 2 pm Get to Know Your Ontario Universities Wednesday, September 30, 2020 6 pm Applying to Ontario Tech University Wednesday, Oc...

Do you have a teen in grade 10? If so, you might want to check out Waterloo's Grade 10 Family Night on Feb. 18. This is a great way to get students thinking about what they might want to study. Register using the link provided.

Grade 10 Family Night | Undergraduate Programs If you're in Grade 10 and planning to attend university, you and your parents are invited to this online event to learn what you can do now to prepare. Speakers will provide an overview of university and tips on how to choose a program of study. The information will be helpful regardless of which un...

Universities are offering great virtual information sessions. Learn how to write excellent scholarship applications in this session in early Feb, offered by Huron at Western. This is the first in a series on a variety of topics.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Writing a Scholarship Application that Stands Out, Interview Tips & Tricks. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Are you looking to write an application that stands apart from the rest? Geoff Read (Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Science) will lead this session sharing writing tips and what he looks for in a strong application. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions at the end.

US interested applicants: Collegeboard announces cancellation of SAT Subject tests and SAT Essay. If you have questions about how this impacts your potential US applications, please get in touch.

College Board kills Subject Tests and SAT Essay Reaction is mixed. Most experts say College Board had little choice.

If you are thinking about submitting an application to OUAC and are considering U of T, attend their virtual application workshop on Saturday, November 28.

Applying 101 — Discover U of T Join us for Applying 101 Saturday, November 2810AM - 1PMApplying 101 will take Ontario high school students step-by-step through the OUAC 101 application. Get insight on supplementary applications, previews of the Join U of T applicant website, and a chance to have your questions answered. Register...