Guidance Notes

Mrs. Carter & Mrs. Savory

Notes

Posted: September 19, 2013

The selection process starts as of November 1 of each year. Complete applications will be considered as they are received as long as the candidate meets or is in the process of meeting the admission requirements. They process applications on a first-qualified, first-accepted basis. For administrative purposes, complete applications received on or before November 1 will be dated as of November 1. So the earlier you get your applications in, the better it is to improve your chances of admission.    
Each summer, the SMU writing centre offers graduating high school students an introduction to post-secondary academic skills.  Over two days (Aug. 15 and 16), the SMU Summer Writing Workshop presents students with insight into university-level writing and critical thinking.  The workshop is open to all students, not only those attending Saint Mary's.  Specific workshops include: -Thesis development -Critical thinking -Editing and proofreading -Citation and plagarism avoidance -Basic to advanced grammar -Exam preparation -Class note taking and listening skills   Total cost is $175.00 without residence and $205.00 with residence, including taxes, meals and all materials.  If interested please see Mrs. Pitre in Guidance for an application. 
Explore studios and live demos.  Meet instructors and students. Learn about full-time program options and edVentures Learning Vacations!  Open House Saturday, March 23 from 10 am - 4 pm.  For more information call 506-444-4211 or visit www.nbccd.ca.

Posted: March 13, 2013

Entering your first year at UNB? Get a head start on your program and earn 6 credit hours during this 4-week camp. This unique camp teams up archaeology students at any level to experience one-of-a-kind collaborative research and mentoring; replicate ancient tools, pottery, and wigwams; gain !eld experience,and explore the way everyday human life is transformed into archaeological records.July 2 - 26, 2013Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pmUNB Fredericton CampusResidence & meal plans available Find out more!Visit go.unb.ca/celarch13506 451-6824 celarch@unb.ca
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Posted: February 27, 2013

Mount Allison will be hosting an Open House on Friday, March 8 from 9:30 am - 4:15 pm to help you discover if Mount A is the right fit for you.  Experience Mount Allison for the first time, or visit again to learn all about academics, residence life, travel opportunities and more! There are great Mount A prizes to be won.  Register at www.mta.ca/openhouse.
Open house will occur on March 8, 2013.  This event will explore the classroom experience and gives students a glimpse of life at the Mount.  There will be same day admissions for anyone who would like to bring their transcript and as well as campus tours.  More information about Explore, including the registration form, is available online at www.msvu.ca/explore.

Posted: February 22, 2013

On Friday, March 8th, Acadia University will be hosting its annual Experience Acadia Day!  The event will take place on the Acadia University campus from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm.  Students and their families will have the opportunity to have many of their questions answered and get a feel for life at Acadia.  This is your opportunity to register for courses, meet your new professors, explore program choices and career options, connect with Acadia students, and tour the residences.  Students who wish to bring their transcript there will be free on-the-spot admissions.  Register online at studentevents.acadiau.ca.  
The Faculty of Nursing at UNB (Fredericton, Bathurst, Moncton campuses) supports an Aboriginal Nursing Initiative which aims to recruit and retain Aboriginal nursing students as well as support them personally and academically throughout their nursing program while at UNB.  The Aboriginal Nursing Initiative Symposium will be held in Fredericton on March 1, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm for any Aboriginal students who may have an interest in pursuing a career in nursing.  This is an event which aims to spread awareness of this program as well as inform prospective students about the unique and supportive atmosphere at the Faculty of Nursing.  For further information please contact: Lisa Perley-Dutcher - ANI Director: (506)447-3098 or ldutcher@unb.ca Shelley Francis - ANI Coordinator:  (506)451-6895 or shelley.francis@unb.ca  
St. Mary's will be hosting a Money Matters Information Session on Tuesday, February 5th from 7:00-8:30pm at the Rodd Miramichi River for all parents and students whom may be interested.  This is a great event and provides very relevant information about financing a university degree.
The Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science (FCS) is hosting their annual Computer Science Day for high school students contemplating a degree in computer science or informatics on Saturday, February 9, 2013. This event is part of the Canadian Computer Education month (www.cancomped.ca).  This event is an excellent chance for students to experience firsthand what a degree in this field could mean for them. Students will attend their choice of two workshops from: autonomous robots, web application security, graphic game design and hacking the Kinect. The workshops are fun and highlight the opportunities and specializations offered within our degree programs. Your students will also have a chance to meet and hear from current students and FCS alumni.  Students wishing to attend are encouraged to bring friends, parents and teachers. All will receive a free lunch and a tour of our campus here at Dal. All students will be entered to win draws for multiple prizes. Registration (cs.dal.ca/csday) is necessary and it's encouraged that they register as soon as possible so they can get in the sessions of their choice. 

Posted: February 1, 2013

The next NBCC Student For A Day event will be held February 28th, 2013.  This is a fantastic opportunity to help students decide where they would like to pursue their education after they graduate from high school.   To register to become a Student For A Day, go to www.nbcc.ca/sfad then click “Register online”. This will bring the registrant to the registration form. Once it has been submitted, a college representative will contact the registrant via email.
The University of Prince Edward Island will be hosting a reception on Wednesday, February 6th at the Future Inns Moncton.  The invitation has already been sent out to your students who have applied, or filled out an information inquiry.  

Posted: November 26, 2012

The next NBCC Student For A Day event will be held January 24th, 2013.  This is a fantastic opportunity to help students decide where they would like to pursue their education after they graduate from high school.   To register to become a Student For A Day, go to www.nbcc.ca/sfad then click “Register online”. This will bring the registrant to the registration form. Once it has been submitted, a college representative will contact the registrant via email.
The College of Craft and Design’s annual Craft Sale and Open House is Saturday, November 24th from 10am until 4pm.  Tour campus studios and labs and shop for one of a kind gifts. Meet instructors and students, and learn about program options and the application process.  Your career in the visual arts begins at the College of Craft and Design.  For more information, visit nbccd.ca

Posted: November 14, 2012

A representative from Oulten's College will be here on Friday, Nov. 16 during lunch hour for anyone who may be interested in information for next year. 

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