BEYOND YORK - DECEMBER 12, 2024

Interested in: Finance, Wall Street & Business? 

‘Teach Me Wall Street’ has programs that are IDEAL for students who …

  • Enjoy watching Shark Tank or other money related shows

  • Are interested in stock trading, investing and growing their money

  • Have a custodial account

  • Are excited to learn how to manage their money and plan their financial future

  • Looking for interesting and "fit to major" extracurriculars to enhance their College Application

  • Are interested in a career on Wall Street

Click HERE to learn more.

Thinking of applying to McGill, or wondering what to do after you've submitted your application? Join us for an online information session - exclusively for Ontario high school students - where we'll walk you through program selection, admission requirements, the application timeline, how to submit supporting documents, and scholarship and financial aid opportunities.

We'll also chat about campus culture, internship and job opportunities, student housing and student life in beautiful, affordable Montreal.

This session will take place on Monday, January 13, 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.

Click the link below to secure your spot: Register now

Unable to join as at the suggested time above? Join us for one of our information sessions open to all prospective undergraduate students:

All times below are Eastern Standard Time.
Monday, December 9 at 7:00pm
Saturday, December 14 at 6:30am
Saturday, December 14 at 9:00am

Interested in studying Direct Entry Medicine in Ireland? 

Jordan Vaarsi, Class of 2021, will be visiting York on December 16 at 11:45am (lunch time) to answer all your questions. Jordan is in her 4th year at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland. She has always been so generous with her time and is eager, once again, to share her experiences with you. We will be meeting in the Learning Commons. See you there!

Aspiring to work in a medical field? Whether you’re looking to apply for medicine, nursing, midwifery or dentistry, we offer hospital work experience courses for students aged 14+ from all over the world! Through both online, virtual projects and real-life hospital placements, you can experience first-hand what it’s like to work in a medical career. Boosting your personal statement and helping you stand out in your med school applications and med school interviews. Check out Pre-Med Projects.

The World’s Most Prestigious International Entrepreneurship Competition for High School Students. Founded by a then high school student, Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneurs Corporation is a registered 501c(3) nonprofit organization in the State of Maryland, USA. Any high school student from around the world can compete in this virtual competition. 

Sign up to compete solo as a mighty team of one, or invite a few friends to join you to compete together. Every year teams of high-school students pitch their innovative business concepts to experienced entrepreneurs and business people, join a community of like-minded students and compete for thousands in cash prizes!

The competition gives high school students the chance to present their innovative business ideas, hone their pitching skills, earn cash prizes and build resumes that stand out from the crowd when applying for college. Most of all they learn how to create businesses that stand out from the competition, creating blue oceans of new market space. Click here to check out the pitch from a student in Toronto last year! And click here to learn more.

Keen on writing? Why not enter a competition? This is a great learning experience and something you might want to share in a university application. Check out this list of Writing Competitions and Publications.

The Yale International Relations Global Essay Competition offers students a chance to delve into complex global issues, guided by the expertise of Yale students. Participants will enhance their critical thinking and research abilities while connecting with a global network of peers and mentors dedicated to understanding and solving the world's pressing challenges.

Over the course of the competition, students will explore various international relations topics, gain insights from Yale mentors, and have the chance to present their work to a global audience. This experience will not only sharpen their skills but also provide them with invaluable exposure to the world of diplomacy and global studies. Apply Now: https://t.ly/jA9Sr 

For more details, visit the Yale International Relations Global Essay Competition website: https://ivycomp.com/ Registration is open until December 20 and essay submission is due February 3.

Schulich Leader Scholarships are Canada’s most coveted undergraduate STEM scholarships. One hundred are awarded to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program at 20 partner universities across Canada. Half are valued at $120,000 for engineering scholarships and half are valued at $100,000* for science and math scholarships. Every high school in Canada can nominate one graduating student each year to apply for the scholarship. Click HERE to learn more and speak to your counsellor if you are interested in applying.

Discover the HEC-Bocconi Double Degree

Join our webinar dedicated to the track in Data, Society and Organizations in the International Politics and Government degree program.

This is a new Double Degree offered in partnership with HEC Paris.

Students will spend 3 semesters at Bocconi and 3 semesters at HEC Paris and get two degrees at the end of the track.

Find out more about the admission process, learn more about the opportunities offered by the program, and ask questions directly to the Course Directors by participating in the webinar! Click HERE to register - note that the time is Milan time.

Summer Opportunities - Check out these Canadian and global options. 

Interested in exploring new subjects or diving deeper into topics that spark your curiosity? AND wondering what to do this summer? HERE is a working document listing summer opportunities. Some programs are still being updated, and we will continue to populate the document as we learn more. Some applications ask you to submit a transcript and/or teacher recommendation - please contact your counsellor. Please note the application due dates and that some programs are in American USD.