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| Volume 6, No. 10 / November 2006 |
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| Welcome to the 'Prerequisites and Admissions' issue Welcome to the 'Prerequisites and Admissions' issue of the SchoolFinder.com Newsletter! We know that applying to schools can be intimidating. Do you need to take Grade 12 biology, chemistry, physics, or all three to study biochem at the school of your choice? How many high school math credits do you need to take engineering? Who needs a portfolio, and what's it for? How important are marks? What are schools really looking for in their potential students?
Read on for answers to all of these questions, as well as school event listings, the scholarship of the month, career profiles, the poll round-up, and more! |
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| Introducing Rowena Barty: A veterinary surgeon with a global perspective
Caring for dogs and cats isn't the only choice for veterinary grads. Far from it. Vet programs increasingly offer degree programs designed for students who want to focus on global health. Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/pressrls.asp?ID=1024&From=main
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| Know where you're going: how SchoolFinder.com can help you
Do you know that SchoolFinder.com can help you determine the prerequisites specific to your program of choice, and even help you find programs you may be interested in? Read on to find out how! Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/where.asp |
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| Prerequisites and admission requirements - what are they and how do they affect you?
You can't take Grade 12 English unless you've taken - and passed - Grade 11 English. The same situation exists in college and university, but in a bit more of a complicated manner. Unclear about the post-secondary prerequisites in that course catalogue? Read on! |
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| Whitby student wins EDge Directory Scholarship using ScholarshipsCanada.com
Vladimira Ivanov, a recent graduate of Sinclair Secondary School in Whitby, Ontario, has won the 2006 EDge Directory Scholarship. In her winning essay, Vladi describes her many contributions to her school and community through volunteer work and activism. Read the winning essay, and find out more about the winner. Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/eds.asp |
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| Seneca College has many avenues of admission for students
Students who apply for Seneca College programs may be admitted based on a variety of criteria. Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/pressrls.asp?ID=1011&From=main School Profile for Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology |
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| How to become a University of Saskatchewan student
So, you want to go to university but don't know what to do first? Well, when it comes to the University of Saskatchewan, getting your foot in the door is simple. Just follow these six steps, and you will be one of 20,000 students making the U of S their choice each year. Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/pressrls.asp?ID=1012&From=main |
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| Admission to programs in Australia and New Zealand
Applying for a university degree can often be a time filled with many questions and concerns not only about what you are signing up for but also what you have done in the past and if it will be enough. The good news is that in Australia and New Zealand, for the majority of programs, admission is fairly straightforward. Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/australia/admiss.asp Study in Australia page on SchoolFinder.com |
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| Start preparing now for your MBA
If you are a natural leader with a diverse personal and professional background who is seeking the management skills, self-awareness, entrepreneurial mindset and adaptability that Ryerson's MBA programs foster, you should apply! Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/pressrls.asp?ID=1013&From=main |
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| Holistic admission - the Quest approach
At Quest University Canada, we believe there is more to you than the letters and numbers that comprise your academic record. We don't think you can be summed up by that Math test you wrote on a Monday morning. Sure, we are looking for strong students who will thrive in a rigorous university environment, but, equally important, we are seeking students who are interesting people. Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/pressrls.asp?ID=1014&From=main |
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| Many doors to enter at Tyndale
What makes Tyndale right for so many? The combination of a strong Christian worldview, excellent academic environment, small class sizes and world-class faculty has made Tyndale the destination of choice for thousands of students over the years. At Tyndale you experience a unique, multi-cultural and fun-loving Christian community that will prepare you for your future career. Don't let doubts or questions stop you from reaching your potential. Check us out today! Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/pressrls.asp?ID=1015&From=main |
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| Admissions at NBCC
How often do you hear that a college is interested in recruiting students who are not at the top of their class? Well, NBCC is. As a matter of fact the college has designed the new General Studies program especially for high school graduates whose marks weren't as high as they'd like. If you think that describes your high school experience, read on. Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/pressrls.asp?ID=1016&From=main |
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| The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences prepares students for careers in health care
The field of health care offers a wealth of career opportunities, but only one post-secondary institution is devoted exclusively to educating and training students to become competent and highly-skilled applied health professionals. Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/pressrls.asp?ID=1017&From=main School Profile for The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences |
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| Admission into Bond University
Admission into Bond University, located on the Gold Coast in South East Queensland, Australia, requires a relatively simple application process for entry into their highly regarded degree programs. Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/pressrls.asp?ID=1018&From=main |
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| St. George's University: it's far more than a medical / veterinary education in the Caribbean
Selecting a graduate school isn't easy, especially if you're considering a field like medical or veterinary science. Yet getting a valuable, enriching educational experience is of critical importance. Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/pressrls.asp?ID=1025&From=main |
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| The TOEFL test opens more doors of opportunity
Accepted by 6,000 colleges and universities in more than 100 countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada, it's your key to academic success. The TOEFL test measures the English-language skills you'll use when you study, so success on the test means success on campus from day one. Register for the TOEFL test and get a FREE TOEFL iBT Sampler! |
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| BCIT Part-time Studies - your education. Your choice.
At the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Part-time Studies is a great way to explore career possibilities without a full-time commitment. Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/pressrls.asp?ID=1019&From=main |
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| Tastefully Yours ready to tempt your taste buds!
Connoisseurs of fine food and wine are booking their reservations now to experience the culinary magic offered at Tastefully Yours, a restaurant run by second-year students in Lambton College's Hospitality and Tourism Management program. Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/pressrls.asp?ID=1020&From=main |
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| Learn from the industry's best
Metalworks Institute of Sound & Music Production is currently accepting applications for its January 2007 start dates. Metalworks is now offering two-year diploma programs in Professional Sound as well as its current one-year programs in Audio Production & Engineering, Show Production & Event Management, and Entertainment Business Management. Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/pressrls.asp?ID=1021&From=main School Profile for Metalworks Institute of Sound & Music Production |
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| Variety is the spice of life at the University of Guelph
Choosing a university and a program of study is a daunting prospect for most students considering post-secondary education for the first time. There is so much information and so many options. At the University of Guelph, we pride ourselves in offering a wide curriculum as well as the flexibility to sample it all through our various degree programs. Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/pressrls.asp?ID=976&From=main |
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| People make the difference
Known for its small class sizes, undergraduate research opportunities, and co-operative work placements, the University of Lethbridge (U of L) hosts students from 58 countries. Yevgen Fedotov, a Psychology major and General Management student from the Ukraine gives advice on choosing a university in Canada. Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/pressrls.asp?ID=1022&From=main |
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| Global warming crusader has a solution
José Etcheverry is talking about a revolution and it has nothing to do with politics in his native Chile. Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/pressrls.asp?ID=1023&From=main |
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| Which university in Canada received the only A+ in academic quality?
The Globe and Mail released its 2006 University Report Card in October, grading 49 of Canada's major post-secondary institutions in a variety of categories. Only one institution in the country received an A+ in "Quality of Education." That school was Trinity Western University. Read more: http://www.schoolfinder.com/news/pressrls.asp?ID=1026&From=main |
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| Professional Pilot / Aviation Management Program at Durham College
The Professional Pilot / Aviation Management Program at Durham College is a partnership between Durham College, Toronto Airways and the Canadian Flight Academy. This program is unique in that you graduate already richly qualified for your first pilot position, and an interview lined up with one of Canada's largest flight training schools. Our program prepares you for all stages of your Flight Instructor to Airline Pilot career, but it is especially careful to include skill-rich courses that make you a standout applicant for that all-important Flight Instructor job. For more information call Colin McCarthy, Admissions Consultant, Durham College at (905) 721-3336. |
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| McGill University open house
McGill University will host its annual Open House on Sunday, January 28, 2007, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Speak with Admissions and Recruitment Officers. Tour the campus, residences, libraries and the athletics facilities. Faculty, students and administrative staff will answer questions. For further details please visit our Web site at www.mcgill.ca/openhouse. |
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| Ryerson University MBA information session
Learn more about the relevant, innovative, career-oriented business education a Ryerson University MBA can give you. Please join us at an information session on Tuesday, December 5 at 6 pm at the state-of-the-art new Ryerson Business Building in the heart of Toronto's financial district at 575 Bay St. For more details, please visit www.ryerson.ca/mba. |
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| Université d'Ottawa - Soirée d’information / University of Ottawa - Information evening
Vous avez des questions sur l'Université d’Ottawa? Pour vous renseigner, nous tiendrons une présentation et une foire d'information le mercredi 6 décembre. Les détails de l'événement se trouvent à www.admission.uOttawa.ca. Séances d’information (premier arrivé premier servi!) En français : 19 h, Pavillon Montpetit, pièce 202 En anglais : 18 h et 19 h 15, Auditorium des anciens, Centre universitaire (85, rue Université) Foire d'information Centre universitaire (85, rue Université) * * * Are you interested in finding out more about the University of Ottawa? In order to help you, we are offering presentations and an information fair on Wednesday, December 6. For more details, please visit www.admission.uOttawa.ca. Information sessions (first come, first served!) Information Fair |
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| Encounter University at Tyndale
Dec. 5 (day), Jan. 16 (evening) Encounter University is a free campus visit event designed for you to experience Tyndale University College up close. Ask questions, meet students, gain valuable information and discover if Tyndale is right for you. If you bring a completed application form (www.tyndale.ca/apply), we'll waive the application fee. Also, get a true university experience by staying overnight for just $20! Go to www.tyndale.ca/visit for more information. |
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| Chair Shiatsu as a Christmas fund-raising event for needy families
Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy's students will do Chair Shiatsu as a Christmas fund-raising event for needy families of Vancouver's North Shore. This takes place at Park Royal Mall, South Side, in West Vancouver on December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22. This event is sponsored by Park Royal Mall. For info call Judy at (604) 904-4187. |
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| Do you have what it takes to be an emergency doctor or nurse?
The Giller Prize is Canada's top award for fiction writers, and this year's award went to Dr. Vincent Lam -- who also happens to be an emergency room doctor! |
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| Ghostly results for Halloween poll!
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| Colonel Hugh Heasley engineering scholarships
All engineering applicants to the University of Waterloo will be considered for the Colonel Hugh Heasley Engineering Scholarships. Provided to outstanding students in Engineering from an endowment established by the estate of the late Colonel Heasley, the scholarships are valued at $4,000.00 for first year and renewable for second, third, and fourth year for a total value of $10,000.00. A term average of 80% is required for renewal. Find out about this and other awards at: http://www.ScholarshipsCanada.com |
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| FEEDBACK: If you would like to share your thoughts with us, make suggestions for future content, write an article for the SchoolFinder.com Newsletter or even suggest a poll question, drop us a line at newsletter@schoolfinder.com.
We want to hear from you! Editors, Jessica Barr Sarah Terry |
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We thought we'd have some fun with our Halloween-week poll by asking, "Do you believe in the supernatural?"