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Student intake
Students schedule an appointment or drop in. O3C listens to their needs, goals and concerns, then creates a plan for the conversations ahead.
Support that
moves with you.
A flexible frameworkQuestions change.
Guidance responds.
Guidance responds.
A learner may move between activities as plans and possibilities change.
College & career counselling at NorthstarExplore the activities
Different needs.
Many ways in.
The office brings assessment, research, planning, preparation and real-world encounters into one connected practice.
01Listen
Begin with the learner
Career assessment
A counsellor reviews assessment results with the learner, discusses possible career paths and introduces the dedicated higher-education module in Lily.
02Explore
Make possibilities visible
Major exploration
Learners compare majors through their interests, aptitudes and goals, including course requirements, future prospects and opportunities for growth.
University & program search
O3C helps learners research institutions and programs while building practical search, resume, cover-letter and networking skills.
03Prepare
Turn choices into applications
Application planning
Students and parents receive guidance on program options, admission requirements, financial aid and the overall application process.
Application package
O3C supports application writing, interview preparation and the collection of results, transcripts and letters of recommendation.
04Connect
Keep the conversation open
Events & encounters
Career fairs, workshops and panels bring learners into conversation with industry professionals and Northstar alumni.
Follow-up & evaluation
Counsellors track progress, revisit plans and provide additional support as a learner’s questions and circumstances evolve.
The plan keeps changing.
The conversation stays.
O3C takes a multi-year approach to support each learner’s college education and career goals. Questions change as learners grow, so counsellors revisit plans and make room for new possibilities.
