Plan Ahead for Further Ed Month

Wondering about your career options? Considering further education after Laurier? You are not alone! Over 30% of Laurier undergrad students pursue further education within one year of graduating according to our 2020 Laurier Graduate Survey Report. Whether you have a specific program in mind or are curious about exploring your options and learning application requirements, join us for our virtual Plan Ahead for Further Ed Month in March to map your next steps.

Plan Ahead Workshops

Career Centre Further Education and Employment Consultants, Lisa Roy and Emma Scholtz, will share information about admission requirements, application procedures and tips for some of the most popular further education pathways.

• Plan Ahead for Grad School | Tuesday, March 1, 10 a.m.
• Plan Ahead for Teacher Education | Tuesday, March 1, 2 p.m.
• Plan Ahead for Counselling/MSW | Wednesday, March 2, 3 p.m.
• Plan Ahead for Law School | Thursday, March 3, 3 p.m.
• Plan Ahead for Med School | Friday, March 4, 2 p.m.

Plan Ahead for Assessments and Qualifications

Additional external guests will also share information on LSAT Writing and the CASPer assessment tool.

• LSAT Overview and Prep Strategies | Tuesday, March 8, 10 a.m.
• LSAT Test Day Experience | Wednesday, March 9, 1 p.m.
• CASPer Overview and Prep Strategies | Friday, March 11, 11 a.m.

Sneak Peek at Application Portals

Curious about what Ontario's law school, med school or teacher education's application looks like and what is required? Join us as we log onto each portal to show you what to expect for application season.

• Ontario's Teacher Education Application | Thursday, March 17, 1 p.m.
• Ontario's Med School Application | Friday, March 18, 1 p.m.
• Ontario's Law School Application | Friday, March 18, 3 p.m.

Further Ed Conversations

Got questions? We have answers! A week of sessions on key areas of many applications. Pop in, get some tips, some direction or ask your questions!

• Asking for References | Monday, March 21, 11:30 a.m.
• Writing a CV/Resumé for Grad School | Tuesday, March 22, 3:30 p.m.
• Strengthening your Application with Experiences | Wednesday, March 23, 12 noon
• Writing a Personal Statement/Letter of Intent | Thursday, March 24, 2 p.m.
• Improving Your Grades for Grad School | Friday, March 25, 2 p.m.

Studying Abroad

Thinking of completing your further education program outside of Canada? Check out these study abroad sessions.

• Med School Abroad Info Session (OzTREKK) | Monday, March 28, 7 p.m.
• Grad Studies Abroad Info Session (Barclay Educational Services) | Tuesday, March 29, 12 noon 
• Canada Law From Abroad Info Session | Tuesday, March 29, 4 p.m.
• Teaching Abroad Info Session (CANTEACH) | Wednesday, March 30, 3 p.m.
• Rehabilitation Science Abroad Info Session (OzTREKK) | Thursday, March 31, 3 p.m.

Here to Assist Your Planning and Preparation

Preparing and applying to further education programs can be overwhelming, but the Career Centre is available to assist you.

Further Education appointments are open year-round for individual advising about grad school applications and tests, information about professional programs including teacher education and law, preparing personal statements or applying to college programs.

Additional further education resources, including information about preparing for grad school, is also available on our website.