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Admissions Office Canada10. What to Know About Current Headlines and Trends in Canadian Post-secondary AdmissionsJoin Melinda as she talks to Ken Steele, Canada’s best-known education futurist, to end Semester One. Ken is the leader of Eduvation Circles 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. 2024-12-2445 minAdmissions Office Canada9. What to Know About Choosing a Science Undergraduate Program in CanadaThis episode explores all topics science for students and families to consider when choosing a post-secondary program. Join representatives from the University of British Columbia, the University of Western Ontario, and Concordia University to learn about different science faculties. This detailed and insider conversation explores practical topics such as how high school students can prepare to study science, whether students should take their AP/IB credits in university, and the importance of co-op for science students. It also delves into why everyone is talking about data science right now, and it offers a glimpse into a day in the...2024-12-171h 03Admissions Office Canada8. What to Know About Choosing a Business Undergraduate Program in CanadaGet the inside scoop directly from three of Canada’s top business schools. This power-hour highlights what truly matters when choosing a commerce undergraduate school and the hidden opportunities that exist there. We also cover the full scope of a business education: from how to prepare in high school to what to consider in a business program to launch a successful career. Most importantly, we explore how to get in and where business education is going in the future.GuestsMatthew Pizutti, Associate Director, HBA Recruitment at the Ivey Business School...2024-12-1053 minAdmissions Office Canada7. What to Know About Choosing a Smaller Undergraduate Institution in CanadaEver wondered what it would be like to attend a small liberal arts and science university in Canada? This episode is for you. By talking with admission folks at three of Canada’s most respected small schools, Melinda discusses the benefits of small universities that have big resources and what academic and career supports exist on these campuses. There is also an in-depth discussion on the benefits of studying science in a smaller environment. Learn about everything Canada’s small universities have to offer and why they might be right for you! GuestsDou...2024-12-0353 minAdmissions Office Canada6. What to Know About Choosing an Arts Undergraduate Program in CanadaIn this episode, Melinda has a laughter filled chat with Carleton University, Acadia University, and St. Jerome’s University (federated with the University of Waterloo). Join us as the panel shares their experiences as both Arts faculty graduates and now Arts faculty recruiters. This discussion explores Arts degrees in a fresh and significant way to help students and families gain a better understanding of the value of a degree in the Arts, what skills are gained when pursuing a degree in the Arts, how to customize an Arts degree, and how an Arts degree leads to gainful and rewarding em...2024-11-2659 minAdmissions Office Canada5. What to Know About Choosing an Engineering Undergraduate Program in CanadaJoin 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 CanadaGuests: Dr. E...2024-11-1957 minAdmissions Office Canada4. What to Know About the Macleans Ranking and the Ultimate Guide to Canadian UniversitiesJoin 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. GuestsClaire Gagne, Director of Special Projects (oversees education portfolio), Macleans magazineJadine Ngan, Digital Editor, Macleans magazine2024-11-1238 minAdmissions Office Canada3. 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 UniversityLinea Dacosta, Director of Student Recruitment at Huron UniversityLinks for this episode:future.mcmaster.cawww.optionssolutionsed.comhttps://huronu.ca/future-students/2024-11-0529 min
The Jas Johal ShowUniversity Applications in Canada: What you need to knowGUEST: Melinda Giampietro, founder of Options Solutions, and host of the Admissions Office Canada podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-11-0516 minAdmissions Office Canada2. 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 UniversityLinks for this episode:future.mcmaster.cawww.optionssolutionsed.comhttps://hur...2024-10-2931 minAdmissions Office Canada1. What to Know about the Admissions Office Canada PodcastWelcome to Episode One!! Samantha Falk, longtime Canadian broadcast journalist and Owner of Samantha Falk Communications, interviews Melinda Giampietro, host of Admissions 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. GuestSamantha Falk, Longtime Canadian broadcast journalist and Owner of Samantha Falk CommunicationsLinkswww.optionssolutionsed.com/podcasthttps://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/melinda-giampietro/https://www.samfalk.com/abou...2024-10-2231 minAdmissions Office CanadaAdmissions Office Canada - Official TrailerOfficial trailer for Admissions Office Canada with Melinda Giampetro, presented by Options Solutions.Look for the first episode coming late October!2024-10-0100 min
Getting Smart PodcastErika Giampietro and Destiny Egbuta on the Massachusetts Early College PromiseOn this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Shawnee Caruthers is joined by Erika Giampietro, Executive Director at the Massachusetts Alliance for Early College. Erika recently led a design team as a part of the Accelerate ED initiative, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Accelerate ED is built on the idea that high schools can provide early access to quality higher education in ways that incorporate work-connected learning and have long-term benefits for students. This initiative helps state-based groups plan and build accelerated pathways between K-12 education, postsecondary education, and careers. We’re also joined by Des...2024-03-1329 min