{"id":5070,"date":"2015-11-24T10:07:04","date_gmt":"2015-11-24T15:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/?page_id=5070"},"modified":"2026-01-28T15:08:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T20:08:57","slug":"guidance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/guidance\/","title":{"rendered":"Guidance Counsellors"},"content":{"rendered":"    \n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-max  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n                    \n                    \n            \n    <div class=\"cu-wideimage relative flex items-center justify-center mx-auto px-8 overflow-hidden md:px-16 rounded-xl not-prose  my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 bg-opacity-50 bg-cover bg-cu-black-50 py-24 md:py-28 lg:py-36 xl:py-48\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/students-on-floor.jpg); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n\n                    <div class=\"absolute top-0 w-full h-screen\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.600);\"><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"relative z-[2] max-w-4xl w-full flex flex-col items-center gap-2 cu-wideimage-image cu-zero-first-last\">\n            <header class=\"mx-auto mb-6 text-center text-white cu-pageheader cu-component-updated cu-pageheader--center md:mb-12\">\n\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold mb-2 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-px\">\n                        Guidance Counsellors\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                            <\/header>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"information-for-guidance-counsellors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information for Guidance Counsellors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What is ESP?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#apply\">How to apply<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#submit\">How to submit a reference<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#deadlines\">Application deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#academic\">Minimum academic requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#program\">Program of study<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#downloads\">Downloads<\/a> (Brochures, FAQs, Posters)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#info\">Information nights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Book\">Book a Student Ambassador Visit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cie\/academicprep\/\">Summer Academic Prep course<\/a> (for any student starting university)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\"><a id=\"What\"><\/a>What is ESP?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Enriched Support Program provides an opportunity for students to earn admission to a university degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pathways to degrees in Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, and Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An opportunity to take a reduced first-year course load of up to 3\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/program\/elective-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">courses<\/a> per term, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/program\/first-year-seminars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Year Seminar<\/a>, with structured academic support (2 <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/program\/workshops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">workshops<\/a> per term)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support in developing strong academic skills and habits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See our success rates and student stories <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/success-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apply\"><a id=\"apply\"><\/a>How to Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students do not apply to ESP through the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ESP admissions process is entirely separate from the degree program application.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students who have not applied through OUAC may submit an application to ESP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who have applied through OUAC will not be penalized for applying to ESP. One application will not affect the other. There is no financial penalty for refusing an offer from ESP before classes begin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who have applied to 杏吧原创 through OUAC do not need to submit a new transcript, though it is helpful for our admissions committee to see a credit counselling summary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check out our &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GgkPTd9EsB4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to apply<\/a>&#8221; video.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"application\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our application instructions are available <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/prospective-students\/esp-application-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>, and our application will be available for Fall 2026 on March 1st.  . Please note that 杏吧原创&#8217;s Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement hosts the Indigenous Enriched Support Program (IESP). <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/indigenous\/cisce\/iesp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a> for more information on IESP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the Winter application, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/january-admission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winter Admissions<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"submit\"><a id=\"submit\"><\/a>How to Submit a Reference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/reference-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">click here<\/a> to complete an online reference for an applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to add any supplementary information, please feel free to email our program at <a href=\"mailto:esp@carleton.ca\">esp@carleton.ca<\/a> and we will be sure to add your comments to the student\u2019s application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"deadlines\"><a id=\"deadlines\"><\/a>Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall admission (September): June 15\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Fall term we offer pathways to degrees in Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, and Science.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter admission (January): November 15. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/january-admission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">see this page<\/a> for more about Winter term admission.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Winter term we offer pathways to degrees in Arts and Social Sciences only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please note: <em><strong>deadlines are extended if there is space in the program<\/strong><\/em>. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/prospective-students\/esp-application-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">application page<\/a> for deadline updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"academic\"><a id=\"academic\"><\/a>Minimum Academic Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that the following indicate minimum criteria necessary for applications to advance for consideration. Meeting the criteria above does not, in itself, guarantee the application will be accepted. Decisions are made based on the application as a whole. The admissions committee may consider applicants who fall short of these educational requirements where the remainder of the application is exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><strong>Ontario High School Applicants <\/strong><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>ESP Stream<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Minimum academic requirements and prerequisites (Ontario)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>All streams<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\">Eligible for OSSD prior to beginning university studies<br>Three 4U or 4M courses (recommended). <em><strong>Students with fewer U\/M level courses may be considered on a case-by-case basis.<\/strong><\/em><br> Most successful applicants have averages in the (mid) 60s (and up).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arts &amp; Social Sciences<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\">ENG4U is recommended, but not mandatory.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\">Required: MHF4U Advanced Functions (min. 60%).<br>Recommended: MCV4U Calculus &amp; Vectors (min. 60%).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Science<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\">Required: MHF4U Advanced Functions (min. 60%).<br>Recommended: MCV4U Calculus &amp; Vectors (min. 60%).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engineering<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\">Required: MHF4U Advanced Functions (min. 60%).<br>Required: SCH4U Chemistry (min. 60%).<br>Required: SPH4U Physics (min. 60%; may be taken concurrently, i.e. while enrolled in ESP).<br>Recommended: MCV4U Calculus &amp; Vectors (min. 60%).<br><em class=\"myprefix-text-italic\">Note: Students with previous university studies cannot be considered for our Engineering Stream.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Science<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" colspan=\"2\">Required: MHF4U Advanced Functions (min. 60%).<br>Required: SCH4U Chemistry (min. 60%).<br>Recommended: MCV4U Calculus &amp; Vectors (min. 60%).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Out-of-province high school applicants<\/strong>: high school diploma with approximately half their grade 12 credits in the academic\/university stream. Must have completed any prerequisite courses (see table above) at the university stream\/advanced level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mature applicants<\/strong> (the ESP office will consider Canadian citizens and landed immigrants who have been away from full-time studies for a two-year period and who have not undertaken other college or university study as \u201cmature\u201d): will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Must have completed any applicable prerequisite courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>College\/CEGEP applicants<\/strong>: may be considered after the completion of one year in an academic college program. Must have completed any applicable prerequisite courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International students<\/strong>: are encouraged to consult the degree admission requirements. We will consider students whose academic record is close to the posted degree admission requirements. Students are encouraged to consult our <a href=\"mailto:stephanie.wagar@carleton.ca\">ESP Coordinator<\/a> for advice.&nbsp;Must have completed any applicable prerequisite courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>University students:<\/strong> please consult with our\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:stephanie.wagar@carleton.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESP Coordinator <\/a>about whether our program can assist. Students with previous university studies <strong>cannot<\/strong> be considered for our Engineering stream.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"students-whose-first-language-is-not-english\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Students whose first language is not English<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants whose first language is not English should consult <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.carleton.ca\/esl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">杏吧原创 University\u2019s English as a Second Language requirements<\/a>. Applicants with an ESLR placement of ESLA 1500 or higher may be considered for admission to ESP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"program\"><a id=\"program\"><\/a>Program of Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students in ESP take a reduced course load (three courses per term) with academic supports (two non-credit workshops) built into their schedules. Advising and academic coaching are available by appointment. Learn more about the courses students take in ESP <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/guidance\/program-structure\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11506\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/Program-structure-400x176.jpg\" alt=\"Table outlining ESP Supports\" class=\"wp-image-11506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/Program-structure-400x176.jpg 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/Program-structure-160x70.jpg 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/Program-structure-240x106.jpg 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/Program-structure-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/Program-structure-360x158.jpg 360w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/Program-structure-200x88.jpg 200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/Program-structure.jpg 920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"downloads\"><a id=\"downloads\"><\/a>Downloads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/Enriched-Support-Program-Poster.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESP Poster (general)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/10\/Info-Night-Fall-2026-Admission.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESP Poster (with Info Nights)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/10\/ESP-Brochure-2025.pdf\">ESP Brochure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2025\/10\/ESP-FAQ-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESP FAQ Sheet: Fall admission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/ESP-Winter-FAQ-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESP FAQ Sheet: Winter admission<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"info\"><a id=\"info\"><\/a>Information Nights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please refer students and their families to one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/esp\/prospective-students\/esp-information-nights\/\">Information Nights<\/a> to hear from one of our Admissions Committee members and former students about the program, application process and requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Book\"><a id=\"Book\"><\/a>Book an ESP Student Ambassador Visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book a visit from our Student Ambassador Team. Please note: in-person visits are available for Ottawa and outlying communities only. We are happy to book virtual visits for high schools outside the Ottawa region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Ambassadors can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review the program and its requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share their experience with ESP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss the transition to university: its challenges and opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They can meet with students in small groups, individually, or give a large or class presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book an Ambassador Visit to your School: <a href=\"mailto:esp@carleton.ca\">esp@carleton.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Information for Guidance Counsellors What is ESP? The Enriched Support Program provides an opportunity for students to earn admission to a university degree. The program offers: See our success rates and student stories here. 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