Norman Smith, Ed.D.

For over 25 years, Dr. Norman Smith has been guiding students and their parents through the admissions process of universities both in Canada and in the United States. Since earning his doctorate in Educational Administration from The College of William and Mary, Norman has been a principal at four private high schools both in Canada and the U.S. He is a member of the Ontario School Counsellors' Association, the Higher Education Consultants Association, the Ontario College of Teachers and the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (US). He has extensive experience developing and implementing university admissions programs and has personally counselled hundreds of high school students as they planned their post-secondary future. Dr.Smith has administered the SAT and PSAT and has broad experience with U.S. university admissions including those of the Ivy League.

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Parents and Students Are
Concerned About University Education

  • How do I help my child reach his/her full potential?
  • What are the requirements and options related to Grade 12 course selection?
  • How can I help my child determine career interests?
  • What do I need to know about the university application process?
  • How can I determine what are the best universities for my child?
  • What will the appropriate university education cost?

 

  • Which careers or university programs should I pursue?
  • How do I make the right Grade 12 course selections?
  • How do I keep my options open?
  • What are the right universities, programs and campuses for me?
  • To which universities should I apply?
  • How do I maximize my chances of being accepted to the universities that are right for me?
  • Should I attend university in the U.S.?

"The program was helpful as this is our first child going to university and a lot has changed since we went ourselves."
For more information: Contact Norman Smith at 905-889-9121 or email us.
Sessions
Getting Started

Meet with student and parents for in-depth discussion. Discuss hopes and expectations. Present timetable for university admissions process. Leave the "Autobiographical Profile" to be completed.
Making Grade 12 Count

Discuss Ontario secondary school graduation requirements including "U" and "M" course designations. Review student's academic record along with expressed interests and abilities. Make course selections for Grade 12.
What Do I Want To Be When I Grow Up

Career/future exploration. Discuss student's interests and abilities. Provide various means of determining interest and ability for students who are not sure.
A First Look At Universities

Discuss the process and issues relating to university education. Present admission requirements and timetables for relevant university programs in Canada, the U.S. or abroad. Provide resource material to assist with university application decisions. Discuss applicability and preparation for S.A.T's.
Assembling The University Education Plan

Arrive at university education plan. Determine which universities and /or other educational programs are of interest. Discuss student's credentials and potential admissibility to these institutions.

Financing The Future

Discuss of costs of post-secondary education including fees, tuition, residence, books and transportation. Discuss available scholarships, bursaries and loan programs.
Narrowing The Choices

Begin the university application process. Complete Ontario university application forms. Preliminary look at applications for other Canadian, U.S. or foreign schools. Discuss strategies for essays or portfolios required for U.S. or supplemental applications.

Decisions Made

Complete all applications. Discuss and assess any supplemental application material required as well as timetable for supplemental applications. Discuss options and strategies upon receipt of admissions results.


These optional sessions are available:
Optional Session A - Special Situations

How to deal with the early decision/early action process at U.S. universities. How to best prepare for highly selective university programs with special admission requirements (i.e. portfolios, journals, essays)
Optional Session C - Offers of Admission

Considering Decisions upon acceptances from universities. Determine which offers to accept. Discussion of conditional offers, scholarships and deferrals.
Optional Session B - Deferring University

For students who intend to delay their university education for a year. What programs/experiences are most advantageous to a university career? Discuss deferrals and advanced standing.
"The program was well planned and well organized and provided the information indispensable to parents sending a child to university."
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