About the Podcast:Join Melinda Giampietro, founder of <a href="https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/" rel="nofollow">Options Solutions</a> - Canada’s premier educational consulting company - in her new podcast Admissions Office Canada: Presented by Options Solutions. She will explore everything parents and students need to know about the Canadian post-secondary school application and admission process. Tapping into the expertise of a curated roster of guests, Admissions Office Canada offers parents and students unprecedented insight directly from the sources. These candid conversations allow families access to the people who make decisions, determine the rankings, teach the classes, and know the post-secondary world intimately from the inside. Semester One of Admissions Office Canada features lively discussions with guests from all areas of post-secondary education, including admissions officers, education insiders, data specialists, university professors, and faculty members. Melinda tackles a diverse range of topics, including: how admissions decisions are made, what faculties are the most in-demand, and how students can rise to the top of the admissions pile. Admissions Office Canada is the ultimate accessible resource for those embarking on their post-secondary journey.Let’s get you in.

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Join Melinda as she talks to Ken Steele, Canada’s best-known education futurist, to end Semester One. Ken is the leader of <a href="http://circles.eduvation.ca/" rel="nofollow">Eduvation Circles</a> and the source of breaking news, bright ideas, and thoughtful insight into everything related to Canadian post-secondary education. Together, Melinda and Ken discuss current issues in education and debate where higher education and careers in Canada are going over the next decade and beyond. This insightful, unique, and accessible conversation will help families think about post-secondary education and future industries in new ways, allowing them access to multiple sources and the latest data.  GuestKen Steele, the leader of Eduvation Circles which provides real-time news, resources and livestreams, is Canada’s best-known higher education futurist, speaker, facilitator, and consultant in branding, marketing, and innovation. Links<a href="http://www.eduvation.ca" rel="nofollow">www.eduvation.ca</a><a href="http://circles.eduvation.ca" rel="nofollow">circles.eduvation.ca</a><a href="http://tenwithken.com" rel="nofollow">tenwithken.com</a>.

10. What to Know About Current Headlines and Trends in Canadian Post-secondary Admissions

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This episode explores all topics science for students and families to consider when choosing a post-secondary program. Join representatives from the University of British Columbia, the University of Western Ontario, and Concordia University to learn about different science faculties. This detailed and insider conversation explores practical topics such as how high school students can prepare to study science, whether students should take their AP/IB credits in university, and the importance of co-op for science students. It also delves into why everyone is talking about data science right now, and it offers a glimpse into a day in the life of a science student to help listeners get excited about their post-secondary studies.  GuestsJames Charbonneau, Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Associate Dean, Students for the Faculty of Science at the University of British ColumbiaFelix Lee, Teaching faculty member in the Department of Chemistry and the Director of Integrated Science at the University of Western OntarioKate Halliday, Student Recruitment Officer at Concordia University.﻿Links<a href="http://www.concordia.ca/future-students" rel="nofollow">www.concordia.ca/future-students</a><a href="http://www.concordia.ca/virtualevents" rel="nofollow">www.concordia.ca/virtualevents</a><a href="https://science.ubc.ca" rel="nofollow">https://science.ubc.ca</a><a href="https://science.ubc.ca/faculty/profile" rel="nofollow">https://science.ubc.ca/faculty/profile</a><a href="https://sciencecoop.ubc.ca" rel="nofollow">https://sciencecoop.ubc.ca</a>  <a href="https://science.ubc.ca/future" rel="nofollow">https://science.ubc.ca/future</a><a href="https://www.uwo.ca/sci/index.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.uwo.ca/sci/index.html</a><a href="https://uwo.ca/sci/wisc/index.html" rel="nofollow">https://uwo.ca/sci/wisc/index.html</a><a href="https://www.uwo.ca/sci/undergraduate/careers_and_internships/science_internship_program/index.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.uwo.ca/sci/undergraduate/careers_and_internships/science_internship_program/index.html</a>

9. What to Know About Choosing a Science Undergraduate Program in Canada

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Get the inside scoop directly from three of Canada’s top business schools. This power-hour highlights what truly matters when choosing a commerce undergraduate school and the hidden opportunities that exist there. We also cover the full scope of a business education: from how to prepare in high school to what to consider in a business program to launch a successful career. Most importantly, we explore how to get in and where business education is going in the future. GuestsMatthew Pizutti, Associate Director, HBA Recruitment at the Ivey Business SchoolJames Moore, Associate Professor and the BBA Director at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier UniversityVurain Tabvuma, Professor and BComm Program Coordinator in the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary’s University  Links<a href="https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/hba/admissions/secondary-school-students/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/hba/admissions/secondary-school-students/</a><a href="https://students.wlu.ca/programs/lazaridis-school/business/undergraduate-programs/index.html" rel="nofollow">https://students.wlu.ca/programs/lazaridis-school/business/undergraduate-programs/index.html</a><a href="https://www.smu.ca/sobey/" rel="nofollow">https://www.smu.ca/sobey/</a><a href="https://www.smu.ca/future-students/bcomm-programs/" rel="nofollow">https://www.smu.ca/future-students/bcomm-programs/</a><a href="https://www.smu.ca/researchers/sobey/profiles/vurain-tabvuma.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.smu.ca/researchers/sobey/profiles/vurain-tabvuma.html</a>

8. What to Know About Choosing a Business Undergraduate Program in Canada

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Ever wondered what it would be like to attend a small liberal arts and science university in Canada? This episode is for you. By talking with admission folks at three of Canada’s most respected small schools, Melinda discusses the benefits of small universities that have big resources and what academic and career supports exist on these campuses. There is also an in-depth discussion on the benefits of studying science in a smaller environment. Learn about everything Canada’s small universities have to offer and why they might be right for you!  GuestsDoug McCooey, Associate Registrar – Admissions, Bishop’s UniversityCurtis Michaelis, Interim Director Recruitment Admissions &amp; Awards,  Mount Allison UniversityJosh Young, Recruitment and Admissions Officer, University of King’s College Links<a href="https://ukings.ca/future-students/" rel="nofollow">https://ukings.ca/future-students/</a><a href="https://ukings.ca/admissions/campus-tours-recruitment/" rel="nofollow">https://ukings.ca/admissions/campus-tours-recruitment/</a><a href="https://www.ubishops.ca/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ubishops.ca/</a><a href="https://mta.ca/" rel="nofollow">https://mta.ca/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mountallison/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/mountallison/</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/mountallison" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/mountallison</a>

7. What to Know About Choosing a Smaller Undergraduate Institution in Canada

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In this episode, Melinda has a laughter filled chat with Carleton University, Acadia University, and St. Jerome’s University (federated with the University of Waterloo). Join us as the panel shares their experiences as both Arts faculty graduates and now Arts faculty recruiters. This discussion explores Arts degrees in a fresh and significant way to help students and families gain a better understanding of the value of a degree in the Arts, what skills are gained when pursuing a degree in the Arts, how to customize an Arts degree, and how an Arts degree leads to gainful and rewarding employment. GuestsStenley Phillipe, EDI, Outreach and Recruitment Officer at Carleton UniversitySerena Catania, University Registrar at St. Jerome’s University.Sierra Pineo, Team Lead and an Enrolment Advisor at Acadia University Links<a href="http://www.sju.ca/" rel="nofollow">www.sju.ca</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stjeromesuni/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@stjeromesuni on Instagram</a>St. Jerome’s digital viewbook:<a href="https://www.flipsnack.com/FAD897AA9F7/sju-viewbook-2025/full-view.html" rel="nofollow"> here</a><a href="https://admissions.carleton.ca/the-talking-raven-podcast/" rel="nofollow">https://admissions.carleton.ca/the-talking-raven-podcast/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/carleton_future/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/carleton_future/?hl=en</a><a href="https://www2.acadiau.ca/admissions.html" rel="nofollow">https://www2.acadiau.ca/admissions.html</a> <a href="https://arts.acadiau.ca/welcome.html" rel="nofollow">https://arts.acadiau.ca/welcome.html</a> <a href="https://www2.acadiau.ca/about-acadia/viewbook.html" rel="nofollow">https://www2.acadiau.ca/about-acadia/viewbook.html</a>

6. What to Know About Choosing an Arts Undergraduate Program in Canada

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Join Melinda as she talks all things Engineering with McMaster University, the University of Calgary, and the University of Victoria. Listen as the conversation explores how different institutions admit engineering students, how to build a unique engineering degree, and how to launch from education to career with an engineering degree. Learn what students should be thinking about when evaluating different engineering programs across Canada and hear different hints for having a successful first year. This episode is for all students and families interested in applying to engineering faculties across Canada Guests: Dr. Emily Marasco is the Associate Dean - First Year Program and Associate Dean - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion &amp; Accessibility at the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of CalgaryAlejandro Torres, Recruitment Officer for the University of Victoria  engineering and computer science undergraduate programsJodi Buckley serves as the inaugural Black Recruitment Officer and Career Advisor for the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University Links: <a href="https://schulich.ucalgary.ca/current-students/undergraduate/schulich-studio" rel="nofollow">https://schulich.ucalgary.ca/current-students/undergraduate/schulich-studio</a><a href="https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/emily-marasco" rel="nofollow">https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/emily-marasco</a><a href="https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/" rel="nofollow">https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/</a><a href="https://www.uvic.ca/ecs/areas-of-study/index.php" rel="nofollow">https://www.uvic.ca/ecs/areas-of-study/index.php</a> <a href="https://www.uvic.ca/coop/explore-programs/engineering/index.php" rel="nofollow">https://www.uvic.ca/coop/explore-programs/engineering/index.php</a><a href="https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply/index.php?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6orblMHmiQMVOwatBh0tpy32EAAYASAAEgLLRfD_BwE&utm_campaign=ug-campaign-2024-25&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=0001" rel="nofollow">https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply/index.php?utm_campaign=ug-campaign-2024-25&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_term=0001&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6orblMHmiQMVOwatBh0tpy32EAAYASAAEgLLRfD_BwE</a>

5. What to Know About Choosing an Engineering Undergraduate Program in Canada

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Join Melinda for unscripted conversation about the Macleans university rankings and publications and a discussion of Macleans’ pulse on educational issues. Talk with the people who track, research, and report the stories. This episode explores the history of the ranking, personal stories of how it influences students and families, and digs into its place in the post-secondary conversation. This episode also dispels myths about the rankings and where Macleans is going next.  GuestsClaire Gagne, Director of Special Projects (oversees education portfolio), Macleans magazineJadine Ngan, Digital Editor, Macleans magazineAlyanna Denise Chua, @alyannadchua, Assistant Editor (oversees back of book section), Macleans Links<a href="http://macleans.ca/education" rel="nofollow">macleans.ca/education</a><a href="http://tiktok.com/@macleans.education" rel="nofollow">tiktok.com/@macleans.education</a><a href="https://macleans.ca/education/methodology/" rel="nofollow">https://macleans.ca/education/methodology/</a>

4. What to Know About the Macleans Ranking and the Ultimate Guide to Canadian Universities

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Melinda, Candy, and Linea continue their animated conversation from episode two, digging deeper into the admission and recruitment conversation. This episode will make the admission process more transparent and more accessible for our listeners.Guests include: Candy Hui, Senior Associate Registrar of Undergraduate Recruitment at McMaster UniversityLinea Dacosta, Director of Student Recruitment at Huron UniversityLinks for this episode:<a href="http://future.mcmaster.ca" rel="nofollow">future.mcmaster.ca</a><a href="http://www.optionssolutionsed.com" rel="nofollow">www.optionssolutionsed.com</a><a href="https://huronu.ca/future-students/" rel="nofollow">https://huronu.ca/future-students/</a>

3. What to Know about How Admissions Decisions Are Made: An Insider’s Look (Part Two)

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Get a sneak peek into the admission office! Melinda, Candy, and Linea have a dynamic, fun, and insightful conversation about the differences between admission and recruitment, the nuances involved with deciding who gets in, the most competitive programs, and what really happens when a university is deciding who gets in and why. Guests include: Candy Hui, Senior Associate Registrar of Undergraduate Recruitment at McMaster University Linea Dacosta, Director of Student Recruitment at Huron UniversityLinks for this episode:<a href="http://future.mcmaster.ca" rel="nofollow">future.mcmaster.ca</a><a href="http://www.optionssolutionsed.com" rel="nofollow">www.optionssolutionsed.com</a><a href="https://huronu.ca/future-students/" rel="nofollow">https://huronu.ca/future-students/</a>

2. What to Know about How Admissions Decisions Are Made: An Insider’s Look (Part One)

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Welcome to Episode One!! Samantha Falk, longtime Canadian broadcast journalist and Owner of <a href="https://www.samfalk.com/" rel="nofollow">Samantha Falk Communications</a>, interviews Melinda Giampietro, host of Admissions Office Canada. Listen in for a lively conversation about Melinda’s background, why she started the podcast, who should listen, and hints for all families navigating the post-secondary admission process.   GuestSamantha Falk, Longtime Canadian broadcast journalist and Owner of <a href="https://www.samfalk.com/" rel="nofollow">Samantha Falk Communications</a> Links<a href="http://www.optionssolutionsed.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">www.optionssolutionsed.com/podcast</a><a href="https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/melinda-giampietro/" rel="nofollow">https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/about-us/our-team/melinda-giampietro/</a><a href="https://www.samfalk.com/about" rel="nofollow">https://www.samfalk.com/about</a>

1. What to Know about the Admissions Office Canada Podcast

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Official trailer for Admissions Office Canada with Melinda Giampetro, presented by Options Solutions.Look for the first episode coming late October!

Admissions Office Canada - Official Trailer

Presented by Options Solutions

*About the Podcast:*

Join Melinda Giampietro, founder of Options Solutions ( https://www.optionssolutionsed.com/ ) - Canada’s premier educational consulting company - in her new podcast *Admissions Office Canada: Presented by Options Solutions*. She will explore everything parents and students need to know about the Canadian post-secondary school application and admission process. Tapping into the expertise of a curated roster of guests, Admissions Office Canada offers parents and students unprecedented insight directly from the sources. These candid conversations allow families access to the people who make decisions, determine the rankings, teach the classes, and know the post-secondary world intimately from the inside.

Semester One of Admissions Office Canada features lively discussions with guests from all areas of post-secondary education, including admissions officers, education insiders, data specialists, university professors, and faculty members. Melinda tackles a diverse range of topics *,* including: how admissions decisions are made, what faculties are the most in-demand, and how students can rise to the top of the admissions pile.

Admissions Office Canada is the ultimate accessible resource for those embarking on their post-secondary journey.

Let’s get you in.