Congrats! You’ve Been Accepted to College!

Posted on Wednesday, January 28th, 2015

There is nothing more exciting for a college applicant than receiving an offer of admission. For thousands of Ontario College applicants that news is coming soon. For most college programs, acceptance offers are made in the first week of February and when they arrive, the real big decisions need to be made.

Sometimes it’s cut and dry. An applicant receives the offer of admission they were hoping for from the school they want to attend, but what happens if an applicant receives several offers and isn’t sure what one they should accept?

Deciding on what program to enroll in and what college to choose is a big task and it needs to be an informed decision. Researching the decision is paramount. Applicants need to learn as much as they can about the schools that are courting them.

The first step is to make contact with the school and book a campus tour. Talk to the staff. Connect with current students. Learn more about program graduates and what they are doing in their chosen careers. Find out as much as you can about the reputation of the college and the program you are interested in.

First impressions are important. During your campus tour you should get a sense of whether you can picture yourself as a student at the campus. Bring along a parent, spouse or friend so you have someone to talk to about the experience.

Applicants need to make sure they are paying attention to their email account and the mail that is delivered to their door. This information includes key deadlines, invitations to Open Houses, important documents concerning student services and academic areas, and much more.

Algonquin College’s Waterfront Campus in Pembroke is holding a March Break Open House on Saturday, March 14th. If you have been offered admission, it would be time well spent to learn more about the campus and why it is a great place to study.

You don’t have to make a decision until May 1st. That’s when you need to confirm your offer of admission to college. You have some time to make this important decision, so make sure you use that time wisely.

Posted by: Jamie Bramburger, Manager of Community and Student Affairs

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