BEYOND YORK - June 13, 2024
Grade 11s have been encouraged to update their university list on Naviance. Be prepared to arrive in September for grade 12 with some perspective on where you will apply and why. Exciting! Grade 11 students planning to apply to universities in the US have attended a writing workshop and have material to help them get started writing their drafts of the Common Application Essay.
Planning on visiting a university this summer?
Give some thought about what you want to find out. Why is this university on your radar? A tour is very helpful in getting the ‘feel’ for the school and some facts but asking students questions provides another perspective. Check out these questions before your next tour: 60 Questions to Ask on Your Next Tour.
Blackboard has a fountain of information and parents can access it as well. Check out the University Counselling Course.
Access Blackboard through
York Net > Resources
Or https://yorkschool.blackboard.com
Username= firstnamelastname (all one word ie. johnsmith)
Password = first 5 digits of your school accounting number
And here are some quick links students are encouraged to peruse:
OUINFO Database of Ontario Universities and programmes showing prerequisites and grade admission ranges.
University Study Database for Canadian University programmes
College Board Database for US Universities/Colleges
UCAS Database for UK Universities
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