The Right Fit: How to Choose Your Program and University with Confidence
Overview
Choosing a university and program doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this webinar, you’ll learn a step-by-step framework to explore programs, set decision criteria, and compare options with confidence. Perfect for students and their parents/supporters.
Overview
Choosing a university and program can feel overwhelming—for both students and their supporters. With so many options, requirements, and opinions, it’s hard to know where to start or how to make a confident choice.
In this 60-minute webinar, you’ll learn a step-by-step framework to:
- Identify areas of study that align with your strengths, interests, and career options
- Research programs and universities effectively, without getting lost in information overload
- Create clear decision criteria (cost, location, commute, program flexibility, extracurriculars, co-op opportunities, and more)
- Use a simple decision matrix to compare options and narrow down choices
- Balance student and parent/supporter priorities in the decision-making process
This session is practical and empowering, designed to reduce stress and give you tools you can use right away. Students will leave with a clearer picture of their program options and personalized decision criteria to guide their research. Parents and supporters will leave with strategies to help their student feel confident and supported.
🎯 Who should attend:
- High school students (Grades 10–12) exploring programs and planning ahead
- First- and second-year university students considering a program change
- Parents and supporters who want to guide without taking over
By the end, you’ll understand how to make university decisions step by step—and how to focus on what really matters: finding the right fit.
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Highlights
- 1 hour
- Online
Location
Online event
Welcome & Overview
Get oriented with what we’ll cover and how to get the most out of the session.
Step 1: Discovering Programs
Explore your strengths, interests, and career pathways to find areas of study that fit.
Step 2: Researching Universities
Learn how to gather information and what questions to ask about programs, campuses, and student supports.
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Colleen S
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