Services
Why Work with Us?
Students need timely and knowledgeable guidance when planning for university so they are fully prepared to submit applications at the beginning of Grade 12. We meet this need by offering various university counseling services to help students navigate the process confidently.
Our Process
1. Strategy Session
Start with a Strategy Session. We’ll have an in-depth discussion to help you identify your goals, post-secondary options, and next steps.
2. Choose a Package
For ongoing support, you can choose the package that best fits your application goals. All packages include access to our online platform and resources.
3. The Pathway
Get ready to take full advantage of the one-on-one support, the online platform, and the helpful resources we have waiting for you.
College and University Planning
We help students plan and prepare to apply to colleges and universities in Canada, the US, and the UK. Additionally, we assist students in selecting courses, extracurricular activities, and accommodations, and provide information about colleges, universities, and programs where they will thrive. Our specialized and resourceful one-on-one counseling and test preparation help students make their years practical and enjoyable.
The following are representative of topic areas that OSU employees have been coached on as part of their development:
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- Who is the intended student?
- What programs and services are needed to serve that student adequately and appropriately?
- How will the students know they will be successful?
- Student services
- Assessment
- Enrollment
- Career services
- Libraries
- Information technology
Academic Life Coaching
During transition from high school and University, things can get so hard that many students
give up. College and university quickly become a place of great confusion and stress. Youth are faced with conflicting expectations of parents, teachers and friends and Social Media adding to their stress and frustrations. Students in this situation need external sources to help them deal with the life and academic issues they are facing. We are professionals who can help students depending on what their need is best assisting them to learning to learn effectively.
The following are representative of topic areas that OSU employees have been coached on as part of their development:
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- Getting off to a great start in a new job
- Increasing effectiveness in the classroom
- Dealing with overwhelm and busyness
- Completing a project in less time than forecasted
- Identifying and overcoming barriers to accomplishing projects
- Becoming a better listener
- Career exploration
- Understanding and working through cultural differences
