Work rkshop on Applying to Coll llege & University for Hig igh School Students Nigerian-Canadian Muslim Congregation Calgary Saturday 9 th January 2016 1
AGENDA • Opening Dua • A Word from Amir/Executives/Mission Board • Safety Moment/Announcements & Rules of Engagement • Introduction • Presentation – Part 1 • Lunch/Prayer • Presentation – Part 2 • Prayer • Q & A • Conclusion • Closing Dua 2
Safety Moment/Rules of Engagement • Emergency Procedures • Announcements • Mentorship • Rules of Engagement • No phones (if you must take call please step out) • Be active – ask questions during presentation • Minimum to no side talks 3
Introduction • Name? • School? • Grade? • College Plans? • What would you like to learn today? 4
Barometer Problem (Physics Story) • Physics exam problem - explain how to measure the height of a tall building using a barometer • Student Answer - tie the barometer to a string, lower it to the ground and measure the length of the string • Teacher graded wrong – physics not applied • Student protested • Given 6 min to provide better answer 5
Barometer Problem (Physics Story) • Firstly, you could take the barometer up to the roof of the skyscraper, drop it over the edge, and measure the time it takes to reach the ground. The height of the building can then be worked out from the formula H = 0.5g x t squared. But bad luck on the barometer. • Or if the sun is shining you could measure the height of the barometer, then set it on end and measure the length of its shadow. Then you measure the length of the skyscraper's shadow, and thereafter it is a simple matter of proportional arithmetic to work out the height of the skyscraper. • But if you wanted to be highly scientific about it, you could tie a short piece of string to the barometer and swing it like a pendulum, first at ground level and then on the roof of the skyscraper. The height is worked out by the difference in the gravitational restoring force T =2 pi sqr root (l /g). • Or if the skyscraper has an outside emergency staircase, it would be easier to walk up it and mark off the height of the skyscraper in barometer lengths, then add them up. • If you merely wanted to be boring and orthodox about it, of course, you could use the barometer to measure the air pressure on the roof of the skyscraper and on the ground, and convert the difference in millibars into feet to give the height of the building. – Expected answer. • Undoubtedly the best way would be to knock on the janitor's door and say to him 'If you would like a nice new barometer, I will give you this one if you tell me the height of this skyscraper‘ ; -) 6
Barometer Problem - Lessons • Try to think for yourself • There is not always necessarily a ‘best’ answer • There can be more than one solution to a problem • Solutions don’t have to be complicated • Be creative • Still, if you want to pass, give the teacher what he/she wants in the exam or test ;-) • Brain teasers... 7
ADMISSION PROCESS - PART 1 8
Overview of University Admission Process • Process varies across schools • Start as early as you want, latest grade 10 • Simple way of looking at this process: • Knowing what you want to go into • Finding universities that offer intended program (be realistic) • Look at prerequisites • Look at application requirements and deadlines 9
Choosing a Degree Program or Career • Career Planning is an ongoing process for life • Discover who you are • What am I good at? Explore talents. • What are my likes? • Explore Options • Career class and Career Advisor at your school 10
Choosing a Degree Program or Career • Online Resources • Resources at ALIS • Personality Inventive • Career Tests • FREE site: • Princeton Review Career Quiz, limited career selection advice • CHARGEABLE sites: • http://www.self-directed-search.com • http://www.assessment.com • It is really up to you… • But make sure you have all the facts • Ultimately you want Allah’s pleasure & to support future family 11
Admission Requirements • Universally, English 30 and Math 30 is the only general requirement. • All the other requirements are program specific. • To keep all of your options open, the minimum average you want is in the Mid 80s • If you’re looking at more prestigious or honor programs, the minimum you want is 90% 12
Registration • VERY IMPORTANT, THE EARLIER THE BETTER • Gives you chances to research on marks wanted, and so you can study harder to achieve the highest possible grade. Always aim for higher. • if asked for 70, aim for 85, 95 • Final Grades • 70% Class work • 30% Diploma Exam • Your options are even broader, apply to as many schools as you want or needed • But a fee comes with each application • Do you want to live at school on Res or home • maybe stay home for 2 years, and at school for 2 years? 13
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Early Registration • Some schools will offer early admission to exceptional grade 11 students • U of C requires 90% or higher in 4 grade 11 courses • Deadline usually much earlier • U of C is usually mid-Dec • http://www.ucalgary.ca/admissions/process/early 15
Brain Teaser 1 • How can you throw a ball as hard as you can and have it come back to you even if it doesn't hit anything, there is nothing attached to it, and no one else catches or throws it? 16
Universities & Colleges in Canada • Link: • http://www.canadian-universities.net/ • List of universities, colleges and programs • By province • Admission process info • Link to school websites 17
Universities & Colleges in Alberta • University of Alberta • Bow Valley College, Calgary • University of Calgary • Grande Prairie Regional College • Mount Royal University • Lakeland College, Vermilion • University of Lethbridge • Lethbridge College • Medicine Hat College • Norquest College, Edmonton • Olds College • Red Deer College 18
Alberta Technical Colleges • SAIT Polytechnic, Calgary • Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton (NAIT) 19
Some Top Universities in Canada • From Maclean’s Magazine • Western University • McGill University • University of Calgary • University of Toronto • Queens University • University of British Columbia • Simon Fraser University • University of Alberta • Dalhousie University • McMaster University • University of Victoria • Waterloo University 20
Admission to Alberta • AB • Using Apply AB • Select any institution that you wish to apply for • Create an account • Fill in your application • Typical Registration Deadline • School specific • Sometime Feb - April 21
Admission to out of province • BC • Ontario • Using Apply BC • Using OUAC (Ontario Universities Application Centre) • Select any institution that you • Select any institution wish to apply for • Create an account • Create an account • Fill in your application • Fill in application • Typical Registration Deadline • Typical Registration Deadline • Sometime Jan - April • Sometime Jan - April *Some universities have separate parts of an application that is not a part of these systems ex. Queens University* 22
Admission to out of province • For other provinces, google or go to previous link: • http://www.canadian-universities.net/ • Remember deadlines do vary (ex. Early Admission deadlines) • Each application has a fee • Discuss with parents • Look at location • Read reviews 23
Brain Teaser 2 • When Ola was six years old he hammered a nail into his favorite tree to mark his height. • Five years later at age eleven , Ola returned to see how much higher the nail was. • If the tree grew by ten inches each year, how much higher would the nail be? 24
Admission to International Universities U.K. • Most of the U.K. Universities with some exceptions in Ireland use UCAS • You need to create an account • Often these types of applications require cooperation with your school/academic advisor • Can apply to up to 5 schools for around 25 pounds 25
Admission to International Universities Australia • UAC and Oztrekk (specifically for Canadian Applicants) • Europe – admission varies by university • Note that many of the international universities require separate parts to just a basic application • Depending on program of study, you may need to take an exam 26
Admission to International Universities USA • Application process is very straightforward • Common App • Most schools require SAT/ACT tests which you can take all the way up to grade 12 • Most schools require personal statements • Collaboration with academic advisor in your school • Very competitive 27
END OF PART 1 - BREAK 28
ADMISSION PROCESS - PART 2 29
Brain Teaser 3 • Five girls were seen struggling while trying to get under the same small umbrella and yet, all five of them managed to remain dry completely? • How can it be true? 30
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