Interested in taking the route to professional studies? Do
you have a specific career that you might want to specialize in? Do you want to
continue your higher education but still not sure about which professional line
to adopt? If you answered yes to any one of these questions then you’re at the
right place. The Academic Advising and Career Centre (AA&CC) at UTSC is
hosting a Professional and Graduate School Fair on Wednesday, October 1st, 2014. The event is
scheduled to take place in the Old
Gymnasium from 11:00AM-3:00PM.
This fair is a great opportunity for you to research career avenues and socialize
with different Professional and Graduate schools in North America who can guide
you through the various programs that they offer. Those of you who are
absolutely sure as to which field of study you want to pursue can also benefit
from this event as you can research in
depth about the various requirements (i.e. admission tests, admission
documents, courses) you need to meet in order to get an acceptance from your
preferred universities or schools.
Recommended Preparation before Attending
But then, you may ask how one should prepare for such an
event and what kind of research should one do in order to get the best out of
an opportunity like this. Every student will prepare differently so you need to
be absolutely sure as to what information you would like to get from the institutions
present at the event. If you have a specific graduate program in mind, I would
suggest that you do intense research about that program specifically so you can
directly ask about any queries you may have, at the fair. It would also be wise
to check the AA&CC website at www.utsc.utoronto.ca/aacc
to get a complete list of institutions that will be attending the fair. This
way you know beforehand what to expect and can decide whether this event is
important for your future academic prospects. I would also like to add that
preferences can change during personal research and so it is always important
to attend events like these and explore the various programs out there. You may
end up learning about an institution or program that you never knew existed in
the first place. As undergraduate students, we are always learning and we
should embrace such opportunities and go in with an open mind. Also, it is very
important to mention that this fair is not limited to graduate studies only as
professional schools and colleges will also be present. This event is meant to
cater to all students on campus wishing to pursue further studies in various
fields and disciplines.
Examples of Potential Questions
- What are the benefits of attending your institution?
- How long is the program and can I finish it earlier if I choose to?
- What are the specific admission requirements for the program?
- If I took some time off between my undergraduate degree and this program, would this affect my admissibility?
Personal Experience and Thoughts
Having attended this event last year, I can say from
experience that it has helped me map out exactly how to go about applying to
the specific professional schools that I have in mind. I am currently a third
year student working towards an Honours Bachelor of Arts wishing to apply to
Law School. In my second year, I got a lot of information regarding various Law
Schools both in and outside of Canada. I got to directly speak with
representatives from various universities and know exactly what they are
looking for in terms of admission requirements. Getting this information early
on in my undergraduate degree made things easier as I now know exactly what
direction to go in and what steps I need to take before I graduate from
university. I would highly recommend this event to students in any year or
program of study because it definitely helps you decide how you want to make
use of your undergraduate degree towards future studies and map out career and
academic prospects.
Look forward to seeing you there,
-Ayesha
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