By Joel Nicholson on Sunday, October 24th, 2021 in Uncategorized. No Comments
Today, we’re proud to announce that Admissions Ally is now Youthfully: the first and only virtual 1-on-1 Youth Coaching service for students. Youthfully helps students maximize their post-secondary and career potential by helping them discover and become their best selves. Why the new name? Since 2010, we’ve never felt like there was a proper title…
By Youthfully on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 in Uncategorized. No Comments
Applying to university is one of the most exciting steps in your academic journey. As you look forward to the future, you probably have a lot of questions about the application process, including what admissions committees look for, the right extracurriculars to choose, the necessary courses to take and when, and common mistakes to avoid. Searching for answers to these questions can seem…
By admin on Friday, May 6th, 2022 in Uncategorized. No Comments
By Youthfully on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 in Uncategorized. No Comments
So, you’re aiming for the academic stars, dreaming of maple syrup, and imagining a life surrounded by friendly Canadians, eh? We know you’re investing not just your hopes and dreams but cold, hard cash into this international endeavor. That’s why we’ve rounded up the most generous scholarships Canada has for international students pursuing undergraduate studies….
By Joel Nicholson on Monday, May 1st, 2023 in Uncategorized. No Comments
There’s a lot of talk about grade inflation. It’s changing the university admissions and career landscape, as we highlight in our interview with the Globe and Mail. So, whether you’re a parent of a student or a high school/university student yourself, you probably want to know what’s really happening here, how it impacts you, and…
By Youthfully on Friday, March 24th, 2023 in Uncategorized. No Comments
You’ve probably spent a lot of time thinking about which extracurricular activities will help you get into university. Over the last 12+ years, we’ve noticed that most students choose the exact same extracurriculars. This isn’t from a lack of originality or motivation, but simply because students choose what’s available or accessible to them. Or they…
By Youthfully on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 in Uncategorized. No Comments
Even though you’ll do dozens of interviews during the course of your academic and professional career, you’ve probably had no real training on exactly how to do an interview. Interviewing is a skill that will make the biggest difference on your ability to get university acceptances, internships, scholarships, and job offers. Many university programs like…
By Youthfully on Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 in Uncategorized. No Comments
Extracurriculars and passion projects are an essential component of your university application. Why? They give admissions committees some insight beyond your grades into your skills, leadership potential, achievements outside the classroom, and more. However, most students choose the exact same activities (like DECA, HOSA, elite sports, camp counselor, robotics club, lifeguard, etc.), or they choose…
By Youthfully on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 in Uncategorized. No Comments
We get it — planning for the future is stressful. With changes in technology, expanded career options, and more competitive application and interview processes, Gen Z life is a tad more complicated than it was for your parents. The good news? You can be and do ANYTHING — which is super liberating, but also a…
