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Free Seminars (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa)

Ivy Global holds informational seminars that provide an overview of the US College Admissions process for Canadians.

Seminar	Date and Time	Cost	Location	Register
US Colleges Toronto	Saturday, June 29, 2013 10:30 AM-12:00 PM	Free	Days Hotel 185 Yorkland Blvd Toronto, ON M2J 4R2 (Highway 401 and 404)	Register
Athletic Recruiting Toronto	Saturday, June 29, 2013 12:00 PM-1:30 PM	Free	Days Hotel 185 Yorkland Blvd Toronto, ON M2J 4R2 (Highway 401 and 404)	Register

 

Our Seminars

US Colleges Seminar

Cost: Free

Anyone interested in attending a US college should attend this seminar. We will provide a complete overview of the entire application process, revealing the inside knowledge of what it takes to get into some of the best schools. The seminar will also cover athletic recruiting into US colleges for students in Canada. This seminar is for both students and parents.

The application procedure for US colleges is often overwhelming, especially for Canadians unfamiliar with the process. Most Canadian universities have a simplified application with the admissions decision almost solely based on grade 12 averages. In comparison, top US colleges like the Ivy League schools take a holistic approach to evaluating students, taking into consideration the students' grades, SAT scores, extra-curricular activities and college essays. In this seminar, we will reveal the details that make or break an application.

The "US College Admissions" Seminar will cover the following topics:

• College admissions timeline
• How to choose a school
• Admissions strategies
• Break-down of the application
• Personal essays
• SAT I/SAT II subject tests
• The interview
• Financial aid
• Athletic recruiting

Athletic Recruiting

Cost: Free

High school athletes often assume that, if they are talented enough, colleges will find them and offer them a scholarship. As a result, they often wait passively for schools to approach them. The truth is, though, that many colleges lack the resources to thoroughly scout athletic talent, especially in the case of US colleges looking for Canadian athletes. This passive approach can hurt one's chance of getting into an ideal program.

This seminar is run by Student Athlete Planning Services, a partner of Ivy Global, and helps young athletes and their parents to successfully handle the recruitment process by treating it as they would a job search. We teach students how to select the schools which are best for them and to proactively market themselves. Attending an Ivy Global seminar is a vital first step in finding success as a student athlete, both students and parents are welcome.

The seminar will cover:

1. An overview of NCAA rules
2. How to be pro-active in the recruiting process
3. How to target the right schools
4. How to market yourself
5. How to evaluate programs of interest
6. Athletic scholarships and financial aid
7. How to plan your academics and ultimately, your career

 

SAT Workshop

Cost: $300+HST

The SAT Prep Workshop is geared towards students who do not have the time to take a full-length SAT class or who have an upcoming SAT exam they would like to get ready for. The workshop provides an introduction to the SAT, general tips and strategies, and will cover all 3 parts of SATs (critical reading, writing and math).

As part of the workshop, the students will take a mini-SAT diagnostic test and will be issued a score report at the end of the session. The instructor will also provide a study roadmap for students in how to further study for the SATs on their own. The Barron's SAT book, College Board SAT book and Ivy Global SAT Student Guide will be given to each student and are included in the cost of the workshop.

 

Recruiting Workshop

Cost: $300+HST

Our Athletic Recruitment Workshop is a half day workshop designed for the student-athlete who would like to continue playing at the collegiate level in the US or Canada. Less than 2% of high school athletes get recruited simply by playing their sport. The remaining 98% must take a more proactive approach to achieve their athletic and academic goals.

The workshop is run by Student Athlete Planning Services, a company founded by Phil David, a former AAA, Junior A and Pro hockey coach. Through his M.A.P. workbook (My Action Plan), he will navigate students step-by-step through the athletic recruiting process and give extensive lessons in:

• Athletic Planning
• Academic Planning
• Financial Planning (Scholarships and Aid)
• School and Team Search
• Building an Athletic Resume
• How to Market Yourself
• Taking the SATs
• Navigating NCAA Rules

At the end of the workshop, students will gain a very specific action plan for targeting their best-fit schools and teams to ensure they don't miss a step along the way. The M.A.P. workbook is included in the cost of the workshop.

 

How To Register

To register, please click on the "Register" link next to the seminar of interest.