University Counselling
Our University Counselling Program provides personalized student support starting in Grade 9. With full-time University Counselling at the school, students receive one-on-one course selection guidance and benefit from career and post-secondary support through graduation.
The University Counselling Department works passionately and tirelessly in assisting students with the exciting journey to post-secondary study. With an open-door policy and office centrally located at the hub of the senior school classrooms, students feel comfortable sharing their future dreams.
Whether through personalized course planning, parent information evenings, scholarship, or application reviews, Southpointe’s University Counselling Program provides a unique, value-added service for students. As Southpointe students graduate, they have all the tools and information necessary to succeed in achieving their post-secondary goals and dreams.
Southpointe Graduates are prepared with the skills for success in university, career and citizenship. Visit us and learn how our students achieve their dreams.
Post-secondary goals of our Middle and Senior School students are supported by our University Counselling Department, which begins working with students and parents in Grade 9 and continues through to Graduation.
Grade 9 - Southpointe provides its students with a wealth of resources and support to successfully navigate the university application process. Starting in Grade 9, our University Counsellor meets with each student and their family to begin the conversation around various post-secondary pathways and areas of interest.
Grade 10 - Students are asked to begin thinking about future course planning and how it will relate to their preferred educational pathway. In-person school presentations from visiting university admissions officers are coordinated through our University Counsellor along with personalized course planning sessions for students and parents.
Grade 11 - Building on previous conversations, various post-secondary pathways are discussed while also taking into consideration additional aspects of interest such as a school’s location, athletic opportunities, co-ops, and more. This is also when students are prepared for the Grade 12 application season, including deadlines and requirements for scholarships for both national and international schools.
Grade 12 - One on one support is provided on an ongoing basis to help with the application process and scholarship deadlines, including assistance with personal profiles and supplemental application forms. Students receive curated access to several scholarships, instruction in writing personal statements, and support with compiling references.