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UNIVERSITY PLACEMENT AND GUIDANCE
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Programs at Oxford and Cambridge and other UK universities also sometimes have standardized test requirements, for example LNAT for law, Physics Aptitude Test (PAT), or the Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) for entry into economics, psychology, and other undergrad subjects, to name a few.
The deadline for the direct entry meds, dentistry and vet meds programs—and for Oxford or Cambridge (applicants cannot apply to both of these schools – you must choose one)—is October 15th each year.
Guidance Services
The Director of University Guidance provides careful attention to the needs of each individual student. Traditional guidance services are also available to students in the following areas.
Academic Counselling | Course selection, study skills, time management
• Psychological Educational Assessments
Students with identified learning disabilities should have a recent Psycho-Educational assessment that has been completed within the past three years. NJC will review the recommended accommodations and provide what is possible in NJC’s setting with the available resources. The most common accommodations include extra time on tests/exams, quiet workspaces, and use of technology for writing tasks. Universities will require that all Psych-Ed assessments be on file and recent (within the three-year window) if accommodations are to be requested at the post-secondary level. Any previous IPRC or IEP documents will be requested by NJC along with a copy of the original Psych-Ed assessment, so that they are included in the student’s OSR (Ontario Student Record).
• Student Services
NJC offers a very preferential class size ratio and for students who require some additional support, they are directed to their classroom teacher as a resource. Times will be arranged between student and teacher that are mutually convenient. Peer support is another avenue that has been used previously among small groups of students in terms of study groups. There may be options outside the school setting for additional academic support, however language barriers and comfort with the Ontario curriculum are challenges faced while in Switzerland by any outside tutor. NJC has had success in meeting the needs of our students in this regard in the past, providing the necessary support within the available resources. If they prefer to maintain their working relationship with a current tutor, students are also welcome to retain them and schedule sessions via video call.
Career Planning | Aptitude testing, résumé writing and interview skills Personal Counselling | Available upon request
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