King's-Edgehill School | Introduction to University Counselling

Universities Believe In A KES Education

At KES, it is our goal to help prepare our students for life after high school. While the vast majority of our graduates go on to university, some choose another form of higher learning, such as an art school, culinary school, or community college. The Guidance Department’s mission is to help each student find the university or school that is the right fit for them. Each student’s journey will be a personal one, but we believe that we can make the process easier through good preparation. Preparing students for life after KES starts in the Junior School where students complete online career assessments such as Career Cruising, and attend career information nights. The intensity of preparation increases in the Senior School when students develop action plans and begin their research into different programmes and schools.

Each student is assigned an academic advisor to aid them in this process. They are also encouraged to visit the Guidance Center to research the myriad of post-secondary options available to them. Students planning on applying to schools in the USA will also begin preparing for the SAT and/or ACT. KES is a SAT testing site, and we offer the SATs five times per year as printed in the School Planner. In their final year, students will attend university preparatory groups throughout the first term which will guide them through the process of deciding the right school and programme for them, as well as aiding them through the application and scholarship process. It will also give students an opportunity to learn about and discuss various topics related to post-secondary schools. Students will also meet individually with the University Counsellor to discuss any questions or concerns they may have as well as to develop and track their post-secondary goals.

For more information, please contact Ms. Aynsley Sasaki at asasaki@kes.ns.ca.

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Meet the Crew

List of 2 members.

Ms. Aynsley Sasaki

School Counsellor

902-798-2278 ext 2238

Acadia University - MEd in Counselling
Mrs. Misty Atwater

Sr. Science Teacher

902-798-2278 ext 2258

Acadia University - BEd
Acadia University - BSc (Honours)
Acadia University - MSc

Additional Information

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One on One
Selecting and applying to a university is an important decision. At King’s-Edgehill, we are committed to giving our students the personalized support they need. Our one on one counseling service helps to:
- Minimum of one weekly meeting
- Individualizes and resolves issues and concerns raised in the prep classes
- Individualized application/scholarship strategy developed with student and family input
- Address concerns of the student which were not raised during prep group meetings
- Consistent communication with each student's academic advisor
- Proofread applications, including required essay questions, etc.
Scholarships and Applications
- There are many private and corporate scholarships available. Students (and parents) are encouraged to research which scholarships may be applicable to them.
- Most Canadian scholarships are awarded by the universities based on transcript grades.
- There are more prestigious scholarships (e.g. Chancellor's, President's, Faculty scholarships) which require nomination by the School.
- The nominations for these scholarships are determined after each of the top 20 ranked students (based on November averages) are interviewed by the nomination committee.
University Applications
- Students are encouraged to procure their own university applications. Copies are then proofread and necessary corrections noted; only then are students permitted to fill in the original. Application essays (if required) are also proofread and each student is assisted in developing the theme and content for his/her application essays
- Students are given deadline dates for submission of all applications to my office. (All important dates are listed in each student's KES Daily Planner)
- Applications, along with fees, letters of recommendation and transcripts are sent by the School to each university in question. Fees are subsequently billed to the student's school account unless parents have made other arrangements with me or Mrs. Naugler (Student Records).
- Applications to Ontario will be made online and the fees charged to the student’s account.
Financial Aid

We support our students in securing the financial aid they require to further their education at the post-secondary level.

It’s useful to know that Nova Scotia residents apply for financial aid through the provincial government - even if they are studying elsewhere. Meanwhile, some U.S. universities require the CSS Profile form.

While many students and families prefer to complete financial aid forms on their own, we offer administrative assistance, and can act on behalf of our students, if they wish.
Testing and SAT
- Testing is not only an entrance requirement for some post-secondary institutions. It’s also a valuable tool in crafting an education and career plan that plays upon your strengths.
- We are pleased to offer our students various tests including Choices, Jackson Inventory, and Myers Briggs to help them uncover the courses of study and career paths that suit them best.
- KES is an official test centre for SATs and PSATs, and these tests are offered in October, December, January and June of each year. (PSATs are written by Grade Eleven honours students in October).
- SATs are written in October, November, December, January, May, and June of each year (PSATs are written by Grade Eleven honours students in Oct.)
- SAT test center supervisor receives and administers the tests and so can offer coaching for the tests in a very limited way
- Registration Deadlines and Test Dates are in the KES Daily Planner
- Registration fees charged to the student's account