University Information Sessions and Visits

 Canadian Universities Session

Monday, September 26th @ 6:30-8:00pm
Rockridge School
Grades 9-12 students and parents

34 Canadian Universities will be here to answer questions and provide information on studying at many of the well-known post secondary institutions in Canada.

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2011/2012 Grade 11-12 Post Secondary Information Session

Wednesday, October 12th @ 7pm
Linda Hamer Theatre
Grade 11 and 12 students and parents

This annual session presented by Luke Lawson will give a general overview of the process for preparing and applying to universities. Emphasis is placed on Canadian universities. Information on requesting and sending transcripts, deadlines, publications and university visits will be provided.


 

VAIS American Universities Fair 

Wednesday, October 19th @ 2:00-3:30pm
West Point Grey Academy
Grade 10-12 students by parental/guardian permission

Students will travel on a school bus to and from the fair. There is limited bus seating so attendance will be on a first come basis. 

Permission slips are due Friday October 14th to Ms. Starkey. Permission slips will be emailed to students on Thursday, October 6th.


For a list of American universities attending the fair please visit www.wpga.ca/vaisfair 


General Information Session on Applying to British and American Universities

Wednesday, October 26th @ 7pm 
Linda Hamer Theatre
Grades 9-12 students and parents

Luke Lawson, Director of University Counselling, will present information on applying to British and American universities including working on the UCAS and Common Applications and writing the college admission essay.

Information Session PowerPoint Presentation >>


IB and UBC: Public Information Session

Tuesday, November 29th @ 7pm 
Linda Hamer Theatre
G9/12 students and parents

Representatives from UBC will give a detailed presentation on applying and studying at either of the two campuses. Special emphasis will placed on the value of the IB Programme and UBC's recognition of IB Diploma candidates. This session will be open to the general public.

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G11 Post-Secondary Information Session

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Linda Hamer Theatre
G11 students and parents

This session, while geared towards grade 11 students and their parents, may be of interest to grade 10 students and parents as well.  Luke Lawson, Director of University Counselling, will be leading families through the Mulgrave School Guide to College and University Decision Making.  All are welcome to attend.

Information Session PowerPoint Presentation >>


Middle School (G7-10) University Information Session

Tuesday, May 1st @ 7-8:30pm
Linda Hamer Theatre

This session, given by Luke Lawson, Director of University Counselling, is designed to give Middle School students and parents a general understanding of the university application process. Information on gathering materials on postsecondary institutions, choosing  the right university, current trends in university admissions, US/UK universities, scholarships, and debunking  various myths and rumours about university admissions will be presented.

Please note this is a repeat of the April 18th Session.

University Information Session Presentation >>

Visits at-a-Glance

Wednesday, April 18th 
Durham University, UK
1:00pm - 1:40pm

Saturday, April 21st
Oxford University
3:00pm-4:30pm at Collingwood
70 Morven Drive, West Van
More information is available at Oxford Canada Tour.

 

Thursday, April 26th
Brock University, St Catherine’s ON
3:30pm - 4:30pm
 

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