Counsellors' Tips

Going to college offers some significant advantages including:

• the availability of highly specialized occupational programs,
• access to industry connections and employers,
• reasonable tuition when compared to university,
• the ability to live at home and commute,
• opportunity to test a program and/or your readiness for a postsecondary educational experience,
• transfer options to degree programs.

Today, there are more options than ever for Mohawk College graduates in preparing for a career or degree studies. Whether you are currently a Mohawk College student or graduate considering degree options, or are thinking about becoming a Mohawk student, you have the opportunity to create your own educational and career path.

Here are some points to consider in developing your personal educational plan, courtesy of Mohawk College Counselling Services:

• Research your own path. Find out more about the program(s) or institution(s) that interest you. Check out their websites, read the information in their calendars and viewbooks, speak with individuals who have either attended the institution(s) or know about the program(s).

• Obtain advice from Mohawk counsellors or faculty on programs and courses relevant to your career choice.

• Speak with employers or those working in your chosen field about any educational qualifications or desired training necessary for new staff and future advancement.

• Visit the institution(s) and attend their information sessions. Contact Student Recruitment, the Liaison Office or the program department at the receiving institution to find out when their next information session is scheduled.

• Note any application dates and deadlines.

• Collect all information from the institution(s) you are applying to and check their admission policies, procedures and other information.

• Examine key points including cost, program delivery options (full-time, part-time, distance education), number of years required to complete the desired credential, distance from home, and the availability of a student success.

• Find out what is required for admission in terms of academic standing or GPA (Grade Point Average) and whether you need to make arrangements to have any official or interim transcripts sent to the receiving institution.

• Determine whether you are being accepted into a program, a Faculty or the institution. Will you have to apply for the program you want after you have been accepted by the receiving institution?

• Keep your Mohawk course outlines readily at hand when preparing to transfer.

Mohawk College's staff is pleased to assist you with your educational planning.

• If you are a current Mohawk College student, please arrange an appointment by dropping in to the Counselling Services Office at any one of our campus locations or by calling 905-575-2211.

• If you are thinking of becoming a Mohawk student, please contact Student Recruitment about attending a free “Go to College Session”, information night or open house.

Student Recruitment
Call: 905-575-2115
From Brantford: 519-759-7200 ext. 2115
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