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International Baccalaureate Results Day: Essential Guidance
You've put in a lot of hard work, and now, as you eagerly await your results, I want to take a moment to congratulate you on your...
Meredith O'Reilly
Jul 62 min read
Why Summer Plans Matter?
​​Importance of utilizing summer for personal and academic growth. ​​ As the summer break is closing in, many families consider...
Meredith O'Reilly
Jun 102 min read
Examinations may feel like test scores, grades and deadlines but they are also about growth, resilience, and future potential.
The only way is up! As the examination period is in full swing, we know many of your children are working through this important time of...
Meredith O'Reilly
May 151 min read
Gratitude.. is it worth it?
This month, the Careers and Higher Education Office has seen many of our students ask for and receive letters of recommendation for...
Meredith O'Reilly
Apr 281 min read
Accepted a US or Canadian Offer? How to do it.. the right way (and not get bummed out by waitlists)!
Accepted a US or Canadian Offer? Students who are committing to a university in the US or Canada should have accepted their offer in...
Meredith O'Reilly
Mar 144 min read
Virtual College Fairs - Why wouldn't you do this!
Last week we attended a careers and university fair and were amazed at how dynamic, the stalls were. The crazy thing was - it was all...
Meredith O'Reilly
Feb 71 min read
Improving your chances of acceptance series: Benefits of Online Courses (EdX, Coursera, etc).
After last-years blog on Super-curricular activities many have asked for an update on MOOCs and Online course. Why? Read on! Many...
Meredith O'Reilly
Jan 161 min read
Making school subject choices that help you get into college.
At this time of year, many of the students we see at Learning Pathways want to know what choices to make in Grade 11 and 12. Students...
Meredith O'Reilly
Jan 161 min read
Skill up! Stay informed, stay interconnected, and contribute to your own personal growth this festive season.
When you spend your own spare time on self-improvement can be a little daunting, in fact most people report not doing much when they...
Meredith O'Reilly
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Over the festive season! Things that help you get in!
Over the festive season, we advise that students look into supercurricular activities. A supercurricular activity can be described as any...
Meredith O'Reilly
Dec 2, 20241 min read
Individualized Careers Advice: How your advisor should go the extra mile for you.
A good advisor when helping students evaluate potential universities, should encourage and help students examine - not just one reason...
Meredith O'Reilly
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Gap Year, The Peace Corps, or National Service: The A, B, and C of University Deferment.
We offer a service that follows our students into the world and beyond at the Learning Pathways . Whenever students decide to take a Gap...
Meredith O'Reilly
Nov 14, 20242 min read
A measure of success! We assist with assessing university rankings.
A measure of success can be a very personal thing, some want a university that values student engagement, and ratios of support, while...
Meredith O'Reilly
Nov 6, 20241 min read
Improving your chances of acceptance series: Super curricular activities
We don't just like students to stay busy and productive, we recommend exploring super curricular activities because by doing them - you...
Meredith O'Reilly
Oct 17, 20241 min read
Need help with applications: Your links to getting them right every time.
Moving into application season can be a stressful time, but fear not; we at Learning Pathways have dedicated Careers and Counseling...
Meredith O'Reilly
Sep 19, 20241 min read
"Why don't you just get a job..." Summer jobs have multiple benefits, so what are they?
If you think of the things you can gain from summer jobs you may come up with some of the following. You could also brainstorm this kind...
Meredith O'Reilly
Jul 25, 20241 min read
Summer jobs and you! Let's make the most of summer.
Well you could start thinking about enjoying your summer but thats not how we got this far. Let's talk cash, placement, and enjoying your...
Meredith O'Reilly
Jun 8, 20241 min read
Prep-up Series: Virtual Campus Tours
Colleges and Universities Offer Virtual Campus Tours (from around the world) How do you know a college or university by visiting...
Meredith O'Reilly
Apr 11, 20241 min read
Meredith O'Reilly
Apr 3, 20241 min read
No more pencils! The SAT goes full digital.
What are the key features of this new SAT? How can we better understand the SAT and do we need to take it? First of all - How do...
Meredith O'Reilly
Mar 14, 20243 min read
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