About the Podcast:
Join Melinda Giampietro, founder of Options Solutions (https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/) - Canada’s premier educational consulting company - in her new podcast Admissions Office Canada: Presented by Options Solutions. She will explore everything parents and students need to know about the Canadian post-secondary school application and admission process. Tapping into the expertise of a curated roster of guests, Admissions Office Canada offers parents and students unprecedented insight directly from the sources. These candid conversations allow families access to the people who make decisions, determine the rankings, teach the classes, and know the post-secondary world intimately from the inside.
Semester One of Admissions Office Canada features lively discussions with guests from all areas of post-secondary education, including admissions officers, education insiders, data specialists, university professors, and faculty members. Melinda tackles a diverse range of topics, including: how admissions decisions are made, what faculties are the most in-demand, and how students can rise to the top of the admissions pile.
Admissions Office Canada is the ultimate accessible resource for those embarking on their post-secondary journey.
Let’s get you in.
10. What to Know About Current Headlines and Trends in Canadian Post-secondary Admissions
Join Melinda as she talks to Ken Steele, Canada’s best-known education futurist, to end Semester One. Ken is the leader of Eduvation Circles (http://circles.eduvation.ca/) and the source of breaking news, bright ideas, and thoughtful insight into everything related to Canadian post-secondary education.
Together, Melinda and Ken discuss current issues in education and debate where higher education and careers in Canada are going over the next decade and beyond. This insightful, unique, and accessible conversation will help families think about post-secondary education and future industries in new ways, allowing them access to multiple sources and the latest data.
Guest
Ken Steele, the leader of Eduvation Circles which provides real-time news, resources and livestreams, is Canada’s best-known higher education futurist, speaker, facilitator, and consultant in branding, marketing, and innovation.
Links
www.eduvation.ca (http://www.eduvation.ca)
circles.eduvation.ca (http://circles.eduvation.ca)
tenwithken.com (http://tenwithken.com).
17 Dec 2024
9. What to Know About Choosing a Science Undergraduate Program in Canada
University representatives James Charbonneau, Felix Lee, and Kate Halliday offer insider insights on choosing a science undergraduate program in Canada, from preparation to co-op opportunities and emerging trends in data science.
10 Dec 2024
8. What to Know About Choosing a Business Undergraduate Program in Canada
Matthew Pizutti, James Moore, and Vurain Tabvuma share expert insights on choosing a Canadian business undergraduate program, from high school preparation to career launch and future education trends.
3 Dec 2024
7. What to Know About Choosing a Smaller Undergraduate Institution in Canada
Admissions experts Doug McCooey, Curtis Michaelis, and Josh Young share the benefits of attending small undergraduate institutions in Canada, where big resources meet personalized academic and career supports.
26 Nov 2024
6. What to Know About Choosing an Arts Undergraduate Program in Canada
Carleton University's Stenley Phillipe, St. Jerome's University's Serena Catania, and Acadia University's Sierra Pineo discuss the value of Arts degrees in Canada, highlighting skills gained and career opportunities.
19 Nov 2024
5. What to Know About Choosing an Engineering Undergraduate Program in Canada
Join Melinda as she talks all things Engineering with McMaster University, the University of Calgary, and the University of Victoria. Listen as the conversation explores how different institutions admit engineering students, how to build a unique engineering degree, and how to launch from education to career with an engineering degree. Learn what students should be thinking about when evaluating different engineering programs across Canada and hear different hints for having a successful first year. This episode is for all students and families interested in applying to engineering faculties across Canada
Guests:
Dr. Emily Marasco is the Associate Dean - First Year Program and Associate Dean - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility at the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary
Alejandro Torres, Recruitment Officer for the University of Victoria engineering and computer science undergraduate programs
Jodi Buckley serves as the inaugural Black Recruitment Officer and Career Advisor for the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University
Links:
https://schulich.ucalgary.ca/current-students/undergraduate/schulich-studio (https://schulich.ucalgary.ca/current-students/undergraduate/schulich-studio)
https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/emily-marasco (https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/emily-marasco)
https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ (https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/)
https://www.uvic.ca/ecs/areas-of-study/index.php (https://www.uvic.ca/ecs/areas-of-study/index.php)
https://www.uvic.ca/coop/explore-programs/engineering/index.php (https://www.uvic.ca/coop/explore-programs/engineering/index.php)
https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply/index.php?utm_campaign=ug-campaign-2024-25&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=0001&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6orblMHmiQMVOwatBh0tpy32EAAYASAAEgLLRfD_BwE (https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply/index.php?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6orblMHmiQMVOwatBh0tpy32EAAYASAAEgLLRfD_BwE&utm_campaign=ug-campaign-2024-25&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=0001)
12 Nov 2024
4. What to Know About the Macleans Ranking and the Ultimate Guide to Canadian Universities
Join Melinda for unscripted conversation about the Macleans university rankings and publications and a discussion of Macleans’ pulse on educational issues. Talk with the people who track, research, and report the stories. This episode explores the history of the ranking, personal stories of how it influences students and families, and digs into its place in the post-secondary conversation. This episode also dispels myths about the rankings and where Macleans is going next.
Guests
Claire Gagne, Director of Special Projects (oversees education portfolio), Macleans magazine
Jadine Ngan, Digital Editor, Macleans magazine
Alyanna Denise Chua, @alyannadchua, Assistant Editor (oversees back of book section), Macleans
Links
macleans.ca/education (http://macleans.ca/education)
tiktok.com/@macleans.education (http://tiktok.com/@macleans.education)
https://macleans.ca/education/methodology/ (https://macleans.ca/education/methodology/)
5 Nov 2024
3. What to Know about How Admissions Decisions Are Made: An Insider’s Look (Part Two)
Melinda, Candy, and Linea continue their animated conversation from episode two, digging deeper into the admission and recruitment conversation. This episode will make the admission process more transparent and more accessible for our listeners.
Guests include:
Candy Hui, Senior Associate Registrar of Undergraduate Recruitment at McMaster University
Linea Dacosta, Director of Student Recruitment at Huron University
Links for this episode:
future.mcmaster.ca (http://future.mcmaster.ca)
www.optionssolutionsed.com (http://www.optionssolutionsed.com)
https://huronu.ca/future-students/ (https://huronu.ca/future-students/)
29 Oct 2024
What to Know about How Admissions Decisions Are Made: An Insider’s Look (Part One)
Get a sneak peek into the admission office! Melinda, Candy, and Linea have a dynamic, fun, and insightful conversation about the differences between admission and recruitment, the nuances involved with deciding who gets in, the most competitive programs, and what really happens when a university is deciding who gets in and why.
Guests include:
Candy Hui, Senior Associate Registrar of Undergraduate Recruitment at McMaster University
Linea Dacosta, Director of Student Recruitment at Huron University
Links for this episode:
future.mcmaster.ca (http://future.mcmaster.ca)
www.optionssolutionsed.com (http://www.optionssolutionsed.com)
https://huronu.ca/future-students/ (https://huronu.ca/future-students/)
22 Oct 2024
1. What to Know about the Admissions Office Canada Podcast
Welcome to Episode One!! Samantha Falk, longtime Canadian broadcast journalist and Owner of Samantha Falk Communications (https://www.samfalk.com/), interviews Melinda Giampietro, host of Admission Office Canada. Listen in for a lively conversation about Melinda’s background, why she started the podcast, who should listen, and hints for all families navigating the post-secondary admission process.
Guest
Samantha Falk, Longtime Canadian broadcast journalist and Owner of Samantha Falk Communications (https://www.samfalk.com/)
Links
www.optionssolutionsed.com/podcast (http://www.optionssolutionsed.com/podcast)
https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/melinda-giampietro/ (https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/melinda-giampietro/)
https://www.samfalk.com/about (https://www.samfalk.com/about)
1 Oct 2024
Admissions Office Canada - Official Trailer
Official trailer for Admissions Office Canada with Melinda Giampetro, presented by Options Solutions.
Look for the first episode coming late October!
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