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What is Impact affiliated with?

------Impact is the leadership school of Absolute Leadership Development. Absolute has teams that are trained and equipped to travel across Canada and internationally, going into high schools with a motivational experience, speaking to hundreds of thousands of students annually.

What is the primary focus of Impact?

-------To provide a unique opportunity for personal character and leadership development, through our nine-month program. The focus of Impact is on each individual student, and creating an environment for them to succeed at developing their personal potential. Impact is a holistic approach to personal development, and we focus on each student as a whole, including physical, emotional, intellectual, as well as spiritual. Impact is a "life training" (not a religious training) program and we welcome students of all faiths, provided that they are equally open-minded and understanding to the fact that Absolute is a Christian values based organization.

What will a typical day consist of?

--------Come prepared for an adventure! Each day is a unique opportunity to grow and learn. When students are home in Hamilton, they are involved in daily classes with various instructors and special guests. The classes vary in intensity and focus, and include things such as personal development, communication and public speaking, time management, philosophy, cultural studies and understanding, urban reality opportunities, as well as personal disciplines and one on one mentoring with leaders and entrepreneurs.

Where will I live?

--------We require all Impact students to live in Absolute housing, as we firmly believe that this is an experience in itself! Due to limited availability, please apply for Impact as soon as possbile so you are counted in the housing. Housing is included in your tuition.

How does the application procedure work?

--------- Our admissions procedure is based on an individual basis, and we do not consider applications until the required information has arrived.

When does Impact start and end?

---------Our school runs from September 4th to May 31st, with of course some weeks off at Christmas.

What else in necessary, should I be accepted into the program?

--------It is recommended (but not necessary) that you have a working and insured car. Give yourself a reasonable monthly allowance for personal and basic needs (we recommend about $150/month. If you do not have a car, you will be expected to work out your own daily transportation needs (we are located very close to a major bus route). You will also need a valid passport, as you will be traveling out of the country at least once in the year. You are expected to come prepared with both of these. If you are an American or international student, you will need to make your student visa in order before you come in September. For information on this, consult your local authorities.

We recommend at least $100 a month for your groceries, which you are responsible for during your time at home in Hamilton.

Books are included in your tuition costs.