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University Placement
THROUGHOUT THE FALL SEMESTER
LEADING UP TO UNIVERSITY APPLICATION
The Director of University Guidance leads group seminars for the entire student body regarding university choice, selection, scholarship applications, process and deadlines, while offering one-on-one counselling to students. Online resources and related guidance for researching university programs are readily available.
SEPTEMBER
Program
Highlights
EARLY SPRING PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
In the early spring prior to departure, students receive a University Placement Package encouraging them to conduct preliminary research to begin narrowing their university and program choices. Since no amount of research can replace how a campus feels, it is recommended that students visit preferred universities pre-departure to get a personal sense of the university communities they are considering.
MAY PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
In May, a private consultation regarding course selection and preliminary program interests takes place between the family and our Director of University Guidance. These appointments are scheduled to coincide with the annual Enrolled Student Reception in Toronto, and they are conducted in person in the Canadian Office or via telephone/Skype.
ORIENTATION TRIP WEEK
During the first week of the academic year—Orientation Trip Week— general discussions about the study of AP and early admission processes are reviewed.
Each student is scheduled for a one-on-one follow up discussion with the Director of University Guidance to continue discussing university plans. Any fine-tuning to course selection also takes place as required.
EARLY OCTOBER
Class of 2017 Program Breakdow
Students who wish to explore international opportunities for undergraduate or even their graduate degrees are welcome to participate in one of the annual Council of International Schools (www.cois.org) university fairs hosted in Zurich and Geneva. Vying for the attention of students from schools in Switzerland, over 90 post-secondary institutions from Europe and Asia exhibit. NJC students have the chance to meet representatives and learn about programs never considered before.
MID-OCTOBER
Despite the physical distance, parents need not feel separated from the university placement process. As much as this is a year of growth, maturity and new independence for students, parents are welcome to visit NJC at
WHY OUR GRADS?
Our graduates are consistently sought after by the top universities and most competitive programs, and we know why. Leonard Wilde’s vision of offering a rigorous and immersive education is alive and well. Today’s stewards of Wilde’s unique, pre-university year concept ensure that we are turning out young men and women who stand out in a sea of university applications. Our grads have the academic and adventurous profiles that universities seek because they are curious, confident, independent, innovative and driven to make a difference in the world.
• The entering class academic average is well over 80% each year; with nearly a quarter of the class entering with distinction—a 90% average or above
• At graduation, a 5-year average of 92% were Ontario Scholars, which is the achievement of an academic standing of 80% orabove
• Over 50% of each class over the past 5 years has opted to attend universities considered to be the best in Canada—Queen’s, McGill, Western, University of Toronto, UBC—or a university in the US or UK
• NJC students have achieved 20% higher than the global average for the number of AP exams achieving grades of either 3, 4, or 5
• Typically, 10% of each class opts to study at an Institution outside of Canada in the US, UK or beyond
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
NJC provides a breadth of guidance services, including active counselling and ongoing support of students who, in addition to top Canadian schools, wish to apply to US colleges and universities in the UK. We achieve an enviable placement record annually. For those interested in engaging the services of a consultant to assist further with US and UK applications, NJC is pleased to provide referrals.
Class of 2017 Program Breakdown
CLASS OF 2017 PROGRAM BREAKDOWN
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Fine Arts & Other .5%
Fine Arts & Other: .5%
Going into university, I feel as if I have an upper hand. I’m independent, mature, and confident in myself. I look
forward to keeping on growing at university, in future travels and all endeavors.
Steve Stokreef ’15, Queen’s University - Engineering
Arts and Humanities: 35% Business and Commerce: 27% Science and Mathematics: 17%
Engineering: 5%
Fine Arts & Other: .5%
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