Admissions Office Canada

Join Melinda as she talks to Ken Steele, Canada’s best-known education futurist, to end Semester One. Ken is the leader of Eduvation Circles 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...

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 st...

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 exp...

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 benefit...

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 underst...

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 d...

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 ep...

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 University Linea Dacosta, Director of Student Recruitment a...

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 Undergradua...

Welcome to Episode One!! Samantha Falk, longtime Canadian broadcast journalist and Owner of Samantha Falk Communications , 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.   Guest Samantha Falk, L...

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