{"product_id":"university-planning-for-canadians-for-dummies-isbn-9781894413312","title":"University Planning for Canadians for Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eIncludes a directory of Canadian universities and colleges.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLet this book take you straight to the head of the class.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeading off to university is serious business, but you'll make all the right moves with the help of this friendly, straightforward guide. From finding the best schools for you, to applying and gaining admission, the book also includes foolproof financial strategies to help parents shoulder the cost of post-secondary education.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare for university in high school\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResearch universities and colleges online\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet the most out of your campus visits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSave money for university ahead of time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePay for your education without going broke\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLive life at university to the fullest\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e About This Book \u003cbr\u003e  How to Use This Book \u003cbr\u003e  Who Are You, Anyway? \u003cbr\u003e  Who Should Read This Book?  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eElementary students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrade 9 students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh school students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMom and Dad\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrandparents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdults thinking about university\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnyone accepted to university\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Who Should Not Read This Book  \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnyone with a Ph.D.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnyone who works at a university\u003cbr\u003e  How This Book Is Organized\u003cbr\u003e  Part I: Crack Open the Book: Getting Ready for University\u003cbr\u003e  Part II: Start Taking Notes: Finding the Right Universities\u003cbr\u003e  Part III: Crunch Time: Getting into University\u003cbr\u003e  Part IV: Please Report to the Financial Aid Office: Paying for University\u003cbr\u003e  Part V: Dotting the \"i\"s and Crossing the \"t\"s: The Final Details\u003cbr\u003e  Part VI: The Part of Tens\u003cbr\u003e  Part VII: Appendixes\u003cbr\u003e  Icons and Conventions Used in This Book\u003cbr\u003e  Where to Go from Here\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Crack Open the Book: Getting Ready for University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: What You Need to Know about University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  What Is a University?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eUniversities, colleges, and institutes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePublic universities and private universities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCanadian universities and American colleges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpen-admission universities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUniversities in other countries\u003cbr\u003e  Is University for You?\u003cbr\u003e  University Is for Me— Now What?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan you get in?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan you afford it?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhich university is for you?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is university life really like?\u003cbr\u003e  Where to Go First: Information Sources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCounsellors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeachers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFriends and family\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUniversity literature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirectories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeb sites\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComputer programs\u003cbr\u003e  What If You're Older?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Planning 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Read This Book in Grade 4\u003cbr\u003e  If You're Not in Grade 4, Just Read Faster\u003cbr\u003e  If You're Out of High School\u003cbr\u003e  Beginner Level: What to Do Early On\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eStay awake in grade 4 math\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnplug the TV\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmpower yourself for two hours\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake the toughest courses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet a job\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe exceptional\u003cbr\u003e  Intermediate Level: Decisions You Need to Make\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStay or leave home?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLarge or small campus?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBig city or university town?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat do you want to major in?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhere do you want to live?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWith whom do you want to live?\u003cbr\u003e  Advanced Level: Life Planning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudying what you're good at or what you love\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvestigating your chosen career\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvestigating the job market\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLooking forward to graduate school\u003cbr\u003e  Don't Sweat It\u003cbr\u003e  Money Is Not Important— Yet\u003cbr\u003e  Early Steps to Get More University Money\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat you can do\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat your parents can do\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat everyone else can do\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Big Changes in Canadian Schools\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  More Competition for Spaces\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eOntario's double cohort\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePopulation growth across Canada\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore mature students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre you as prepared as you can be?\u003cbr\u003e  Some Technical Schools Are Becoming Universities\u003cbr\u003e  Community Colleges Are Becoming Mainstream\u003cbr\u003e  Blending a Degree with a Diploma or a Certificate\u003cbr\u003e  Private Universities: Coming Soon to an Application Near You\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Big Options for You\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Taking a Year Off Before University\u003cbr\u003e  Deferring Your Acceptance\u003cbr\u003e  Going Abroad: International Universities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eGoing American\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGoing farther away\u003cbr\u003e  Coming to Canada: Canadian Universities for International Students\u003cbr\u003e  Going Back to School: What Mature Students Need to Know\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessional resasons for becoming a mature student\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePersonal reasons for becoming a mature student\u003cbr\u003e  Easing back into it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Start Taking Notes: Finding the Right Universities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: What You're Doing (and Not Doing)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  You're Looking for Places Where You Can Thrive\u003cbr\u003e  You're Making Lists\u003cbr\u003e  You're Checking Personalities\u003cbr\u003e  You're Looking for Universities\u003cbr\u003e  Why You're Not Choosing a University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eSomeone else likes the university\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe university has prestige\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe university is tough to get into\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour parents want you to go to the university\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe university ranks high in magazines and newspapers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Grade 9: Starting Early\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Start Your University Applications File\u003cbr\u003e  Universities Look at Your Entire High School Career\u003cbr\u003e  Take the Tougher Courses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eTougher courses increase your odds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTougher courses prepare your mind\u003cbr\u003e  Don't Drop English or Math\u003cbr\u003e  Prepare for Your Major\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSetting goals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoosing courses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNo one said you have to be exclusive\u003cbr\u003e  Start Your Mull List\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Grades 10 and 11: Starting Later\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Take the Right Courses\u003cbr\u003e  Refine Your List of Universities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsider this\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTalk their ears off\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet more information\u003cbr\u003e  Refine Your List of Majors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFiguring out what you really like\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis doesn't mean your decision is made\u003cbr\u003e  What You're Not Worrying About\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMoney\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelectivity\u003cbr\u003e  The Final Cut\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Researching Online\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Get Ready for Your (Virtual) Trip\u003cbr\u003e  Where to Go First\u003cbr\u003e  How to Read University Web Sites\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigating the site\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome things to look for online\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eToo good to be true?\u003cbr\u003e  What Else Is Out There: Unofficial Sites\u003cbr\u003e  Finding Money Online\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMoney from the university\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMoney from the government\u003cbr\u003e  Organizing Your Information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeeping track of your digital details\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe paper trail: Expanding your University Applications File\u003cbr\u003e  Communication: More Than an Art, It's a Necessity!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Getting the Feel of a Campus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  You Won't Know Until You Go\u003cbr\u003e  Personality Check: A Reprise\u003cbr\u003e  Set Your Visit in Spring or Fall\u003cbr\u003e  Do Mom and Dad Really Have to Come Along?\u003cbr\u003e  Cover the Four Essentials\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe admissions office\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe financial aid office\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe overnight stay\u003cbr\u003e  You Can Do Even More\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVisit a professor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAudit classes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead the student newspaper\u003cbr\u003e  Add It to Your File\u003cbr\u003e  All Around Town\u003cbr\u003e  Hunting Down Housing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLife in residence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLife off-campus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLife on the home front\u003cbr\u003e  If You're a Mature Student\u003cbr\u003e  Don't Drop the Ball\u003cbr\u003e  What If You Don't Visit the Campus?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Crunch Time: Getting into University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: How Universities Look at You\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  What Universities Are Really Looking For\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eMarks, marks, marks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudents who do more than just study\u003cbr\u003e  What Universities Don't Judge You On\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour class rank\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour high school's rank\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour test scores\u003cbr\u003e  When a Great Recommendation Counts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvoid a bad one\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet a good one\u003cbr\u003e  Yes, We Know You're Special, But Will Universities Think So?\u003cbr\u003e  Summing Up\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Grade 12: Making It Happen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Step 1: Getting Ready to Apply\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow many applications?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGo for the reach\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEveryone needs a safety net\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLooking forward to graduate school\u003cbr\u003e  Step 2: When and How to Apply\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe early bird gets the worm, er, edge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat a break! A common application\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplying online\u003cbr\u003e  Step 3: Anatomy of an Application\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVital statistics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProgram selections\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh school attendance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePast college\/university attendance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResidence and special needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePayment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOther stuff\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeclaration\u003cbr\u003e  Step 4: Padding Your Application (Umm...Sending Additional Materials)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAwards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJobs, achievements, and talents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations\u003cbr\u003e  Step 5: Considering Your Special Circumstances\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplying from another province\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplying from another country\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTOEFL: The real English test\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplying later in life\u003cbr\u003e  Step 6: Silly Mistakes That Are Easy to Make\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat does that say?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe big blank space\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake sure your information is accurate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet rid of typos\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe mysteriously changing name\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJust give the answer, already\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet it there on time\u003cbr\u003e  Step 7: Signed, Sealed, and Delivered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake a copy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe wait\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Please Report to the Financial Aid Office: Paying for University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Shake Off the Sticker Shock (Remember, It Costs More in the U.S.!)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  How Much Do You Need?\u003cbr\u003e  Tuition: Different Universities Charge Different Amounts\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat if you are from another province?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat if you are from another country?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat if you have First Nations status?\u003cbr\u003e  Other University Fees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudent association fees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedical and health fees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAthletic or college fees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLab fees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMiscellaneous fees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBooks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTools of the trade\u003cbr\u003e  The Cost of Living\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHousing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e  More Costs of Living\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransportation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmbellishments\u003cbr\u003e  Putting It All Together\u003cbr\u003e  Financial Aid: The Basics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre those horror stories and myths for real?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTax credits to the rescue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDon't forget to plan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Long-term Planning (Parents, Read This!)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Planning Is Key\u003cbr\u003e  Figuring Out How Much You Will Need\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow much is tuition increasing?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow much is the cost of living increasing?\u003cbr\u003e  Settling on How Much You Should Save\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMull over these numbers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA work-free income source\u003cbr\u003e  Your Financing Options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan't I get more if I have less?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSo many ways to save, so little time, it seems\u003cbr\u003e  RESPs: Your Best Option\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow are RESPs administered?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow much will the RESP earn?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat if I decide to discontinue the RESP?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan I extract my money from the RESP if my child doesn't go to university?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking it all out\u003cbr\u003e  Borrowing\u003cbr\u003e  Juggling for Money\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePut your money in the right place, in the right name\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSay \"no thanks\" to gifts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeach\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet some good advice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Getting Financial Aid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  What Is Financial Aid?\u003cbr\u003e  Busaries, Grants, and Loans— Oh My!\u003cbr\u003e  Bursaries and Grants\u003cbr\u003e  Student Loans\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eFederal and provincial student loans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLoans from the university\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBank loans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePersonal loans\u003cbr\u003e  Applyng for a Government-Sponsored Student Loan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWho can apply?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do the financial aid officers decide how much I'm eligible for?\u003cbr\u003e  Filling Out the Application Form\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFirst things first\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePersonal information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent status information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResidency\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious post-secondary studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplicant's children\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNext of kin in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinancial data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntended institution and course of study\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation from partner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsent to release personal information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation from parents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOther programs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeclarations, consents, and signatures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplication fee\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting documentation\u003cbr\u003e  Getting the Money\u003cbr\u003e  Repaying Your Loan (the Part Everyone Forgets)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Winning Scholarships\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Good News! Lots of Money Is Available\u003cbr\u003e  Scholarships from Universities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eEntrance scholarships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOther university scholarships\u003cbr\u003e  Government Scholarships\u003cbr\u003e  Private Scholarships\u003cbr\u003e  Applying for Scholarships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen should you apply?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do you apply?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Working Your Way through University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  I'm about as Co-Operative as the Next Guy...Co-op Programs Explained\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat do co-op programs offer?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow much money do they pay me?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre the placements guaranteed?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat do you mean I have to pay a fee?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eI thought they would pay me!\u003cbr\u003e  Join the Military, See the World, Earn Your Degree\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow does this work?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow long do I have to serve after I get my degree?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot that I'm considering it, but how can I get out of my commitment?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan I go to RMC and not serve in the military?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do I apply?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDo they have to take me?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat's life in the Forces like?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow will I be viewed when I get out?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: International Universities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Why Go Away (Far Away) to School?\u003cbr\u003e  Where Do You Start?\u003cbr\u003e  What You Need to Get Accepted to an International University\u003cbr\u003e  Student Visas and Work Permits\u003cbr\u003e  Welcome to America\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation sources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan you get in?\u003cbr\u003e  Can We See You SAT I Scores, Please?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the SAT I and why do I have to take it?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat abilities does the SAT I test?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat do my SAT I scores tell admissions officers about me?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDoes the SAT I really show how well I'll do in college?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can I register for the SAT I, when can I take it, and how much does it cost?\u003cbr\u003e  How Much of the Green Stuff Do You Need?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome financial aid is available\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdditional U.S. financial aid resources\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Staying Out of Debt\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e People Don't Plan to Fail, They Fail to Plan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSave early, save often\u003cbr\u003e  Budgeting 101: Your First Course\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThat's not all it costs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt costs even more if you go abroad\u003cbr\u003e  Building Your Budget\u003cbr\u003e  Getting a Part-time Job\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe trade-off: Higher marks versus more money\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe other trade-off: Earned money versus more aid money\u003cbr\u003e  Getting a Summer Job\u003cbr\u003e  A Last Look at Co-op Education\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Dotting the \"i\"s and Crossing the \"t\"s: The Final Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Congratulations, You're Accepted! Now What?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Now the Fun Begins\u003cbr\u003e  The News Starts to Arrive\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe safety net works\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou're not Top-choice's top choice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne you didn't make\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt last! Hooray!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBut what about Top-choice?\u003cbr\u003e  The Missing Piece\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen you hear about financial aid\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy the financial aid offers don't always come with admissions offers\u003cbr\u003e  Revisit Your Choices\u003cbr\u003e  The Waiting List\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat Waiting List means\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy they use the Waiting List\u003cbr\u003e  The Deposit Dilemma\u003cbr\u003e  Wait for the Other Shoe\u003cbr\u003e  What If You Didn't Get into Your First Choice?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake stock of yourself\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake stock of your academic situation\u003cbr\u003e  What If You Didn't Get In, Period?\u003cbr\u003e  Putting It All Together\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Before You Go\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Step Back and Rethink Everything\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreathe in, breathe out, repeat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRe-evaluating the schools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRe-evaluating the program\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRe-evaluating the money offers\u003cbr\u003e  Your Options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeciding not to go\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeferring your acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransferring credits\u003cbr\u003e  Feeling Good about Your Final Choice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Reasons to Go to University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Qualifying for Graduate or Professional Studies\u003cbr\u003e  Landing a Job\u003cbr\u003e  Earning a Higher Salary\u003cbr\u003e  Landing That Senior Position\u003cbr\u003e  The Prestige Factor\u003cbr\u003e  Changing Careers\u003cbr\u003e  University Degrees Travel\u003cbr\u003e  Learning to Think\u003cbr\u003e  Having Fun\u003cbr\u003e  Being Happier\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Reasons Why Colleges and Institutions Are Worth a Look\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Employment\u003cbr\u003e  Specialized Curriculum\u003cbr\u003e  It Take Less Time\u003cbr\u003e  It's the Top School in Your Field\u003cbr\u003e  Hands-on Learning Style\u003cbr\u003e  Faculty\u003cbr\u003e  Smaller Classes\u003cbr\u003e  Individual Attention\u003cbr\u003e  Getting In Is (Often) Easier\u003cbr\u003e  Greater Selection\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Ten Questions to Ask about a University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Does My Personality Match the University's?\u003cbr\u003e  Can I Really Get In, Or Am I a Long Shot?\u003cbr\u003e  Is This the Right Place for What I Want to Study?\u003cbr\u003e  Can I Live on Campus? If Not, Where?\u003cbr\u003e  How Large (or Small) Are Classes?\u003cbr\u003e  Who Teaches the Classes?\u003cbr\u003e  Is There an Effective Advisor Program?\u003cbr\u003e  How Often Can I Get Home?\u003cbr\u003e  How Safe Is the Campus?\u003cbr\u003e  What Are My Prospects after University?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eChapter 24: Ten Big Mistakes in University Planning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Believing You Have to Go to University— and That You Have to Go There Right Away\u003cbr\u003e  Applying to a University You Haven't Seen Up Close and Personal\u003cbr\u003e  Thinking That Canadian Schools Are Just Like American Schools\u003cbr\u003e  Ruling Out Going to University Because You Can't Afford It\u003cbr\u003e  Lying on Your Application\u003cbr\u003e  Missing Deadlines\u003cbr\u003e  Submitting a Messy or Incomplete Application\u003cbr\u003e  Sending Just the Application\u003cbr\u003e  Choosing a University for Its Reputation Alone\u003cbr\u003e  Putting Parent in Charge\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePart VII: Appendixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: Directory of Universities and Colleges\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Size of Institution\u003cbr\u003e  Admissions\u003cbr\u003e  Tuition Fees\u003cbr\u003e  Residence Costs\u003cbr\u003e  Things Change\u003cbr\u003e  Canadian Universities\u003cbr\u003e  Canadian Colleges and Technical Institutions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: Money Sources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Government Programs and Loans\u003cbr\u003e  Group RESP Foundations\u003cbr\u003e  Banks\u003cbr\u003e  Scholarships\u003cbr\u003e  Foundations and Granting Councils\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix C: Useful Web Sites\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  General Information\u003cbr\u003e  Colleges\u003cbr\u003e  Open-Admission Universities\u003cbr\u003e  Applications\u003cbr\u003e  First Nations Students\u003cbr\u003e  International Students\u003cbr\u003e  English-Language Proficiency Tests\u003cbr\u003e  Student Organizations\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eAppendix D: The Mull List\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Questions to Ask Before Applying to a University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003e  Index\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eCaryn Mladen\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDavid Rosen\u003c\/b\u003e are business consultants and educators, and authors of \u003ci\u003eMaking Money with Multimedia\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Canadian Computer Handbook.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ePat Ordovensky\u003c\/b\u003e was an education writer for \u003ci\u003eUSA Today.\u003c\/i\u003e  Includes a directory of Canadian universities and colleges.  \u003cp\u003eLet this book take you straight to the head of the class.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeading off to university is serious business, but you'll make all the right moves with the help of this friendly, straightforward guide. 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