BEYOND YORK - September 3, 2026

Welcome back! We hope everyone has enjoyed a wonderful summer and had time to relax and recharge.

We are excited to reconnect with students, hear about their summers, and learn more about their interests and goals for the year ahead. We hope the summer offered opportunities to explore interests, try something new, and, of course, do lots of reading!

We in the University Counselling Office are excited for the year ahead and look forward to seeing everyone at camp next week!

Registration is now available for Ontario Universities' Events! 

Ontario Universities' Fair (OUF)

  • September 26-27, from 9:30 am to 5:00pm, daily

  • Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building

  • Ontario's universities gathered in 1 place

  • Free, annual event where attendees can talk directly with university representatives at their booths and attend presentations.

Wolf Scholars (www.wolfscholars.com) is designed to develop future Canadian leaders, builders, and innovators. The Program seeks highly interdisciplinary students with a drive to build and lead, deep intellectual curiosity, and exceptional character. Wolf Scholars is for students applying to U of T's Faculty of Arts & Science (excluding Rotman Commerce) and Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering.

What 16 Wolf Scholars Receive Each Year

  • Full Academic Scholarship (Tuition and incidental fees covered + $10K annual living stipend)

  • Internship Opportunities at Canada's leading organizations

  • Fully funded International & Domestic Cohort Travel

  • Small-Group Seminars led by world-renowned professors

  • Experiential Programming (Leadership training and career development sessions)

Key Eligibility

  • Minimum 90% academic average in the last full completed year of high school

  • Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada

Full eligibility details are available at www.wolfscholars.com/apply Please speak to your counsellor if you are interested.

Ivy+ Information Session: Canada

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 7:00pm until 8:00pm and Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 7:00pm until 8:00pm. Admissions representatives will hold a joint virtual session for students and families about their respective universities and the highly selective college admissions process. Topics will include: academic programs, campus activities, student life, admissions policies and financial aid. Please use the following links to register for:  September 8 and September 22.

Harvard, Princeton, the University of Virginia, Wellesley, and Yale would like to spend some time with you. You know their names, but find out more at their online evening programs. Don't miss your opportunity to hear admissions officers from all five schools discuss the variety of opportunities available at their institutions, including academic programs, campus life, selective college admissions and financial aid. Please click 

Sunday, September 27 or Sunday, October 4 to register.

UK University Fair - Toronto, September 26, 2026

Meet over 50 UK universities at our in-person UK University Fair. Meet admissions officers and academics from top UK Universities in person on Saturday, September 26, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, and learn more about studying Law, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and many more courses in the UK. 

The fair will take place in downtown Toronto, at the Hyatt Regency (370 King St W). 

Click here to learn more.

Mr. Robertson signs off each vacation period with, “Read, read, read,” and we hope everyone dug into at least one good book this summer! But reading for pleasure, interest, and curiosity isn’t just for summertime. Students who read regularly tend to have the easiest time with the Reading sections of the SAT and ACT. Reading a little every day can go a long way toward boosting your verbal skills by building your fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. Exploring the resources on this list will prepare you for the types of passages you'll encounter on the SAT and ACT Reading sections. Click HERE to learn more.