Environmental Science and Studies If you care about climate change, protecting wildlife, or making communities more sustainable, a degree in environmental science or environmental studies could be a great fit. Environmental Science focuses on the natural sciences, such as biology, chemistry, physics, and geology. Students learn how ecosystems work, study pollution and its impact, and…

Accounting Business is one of the most popular areas of study for undergraduates in both the U.S. and Canada, and accounting is one of the most in-demand specializations within business. Some universities offer accounting through a School of Business, while others include it as a major in their arts or commerce programs. So why do…

Sports Management Turn your passion for sports into a dynamic career. If you’re a sports lover but not planning to become a professional athlete, there are still exciting careers waiting for you behind the scenes. The global sports industry—worth hundreds of billions of dollars—needs professionals to manage teams, promote events, run facilities, and keep everything…

Psychology: An In-Demand Major with Diverse Career Opportunities Psychology consistently ranks as one of the most popular university majors. If you’re considering a major in psychology, here’s what you need to know about this fascinating field. What is Psychology? Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behavior. As a psychology major, you’ll…

In this issue, you’ll find articles on: Tradeoffs – You Probably Can’t Have It All – When you’re putting together a college list, you will probably find some things you love and some things you’re not crazy about at each school. It’s like choosing a partner. You might have a wish list of 37 characteristics,…

 In this issue, you’ll find articles on: Studying Abroad – Freshman Year or Later – The opportunity to live and study in a foreign country is seen by students and parents alike as not just a fun part of college but necessary preparation for working in a global economy. But there are many different types of study…

In this issue, you’ll find articles on: Qualities of Stem Applicants –  In the face of the increasing demand for qualified graduates, competition for seats in STEM programs have become far more rigorous. In order to present a competitive application to a strong STEM program, students need to start preparing themselves as early as possible.  These…

Are you in Grade 12 and thinking about applying to colleges and universities in the United States? Now is the time to strategize about the timing of your applications. And to do that, you need to know about your “Regular Decision”, “Early Action”, “Early Decision”, and “Rolling Admissions” options. Each of the schools you’re considering…

Grade 11 is challenging. Your academic classes will be harder, your final grades will matter for university admissions, and you may be taking on more responsibility in your extracurricular activities. All this will keep you very busy! I’m going to suggest that you add one more item to your plate: university planning.  Especially from September…

How are you spending your summer break? The students we’re currently working with are getting work experience, doing internships, participating in and leading camp activities, taking classes, travelling, and relaxing. They’re also carving out time to get a head start on college and university applications. If you haven’t started preparing for applications yet, you’re missing…