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Truro Open House was held Saturday, October 3 and despite being held two weeks earlier than normal, the 2026 event maintained a strong attendance of 173 guests, matching last year's total while achieving the highest attendance rate in the past three years at 81%.

These results reflect the event's continued value and appeal to prospective students and families. Congratulations and a huge thanks to Vicki MacIntosh for her outstanding work and leadership in planning and delivering another successful event!

Year over Year Stats

Demographic Breakdown

57 Students/ 83% attendees from Nova Scotia (+5%)

5 Students/ 7% attendees from New Brunswick (-8%)

5 Students/ 7% from PEI (+3%)

We also had one attendee each from Guelph, ON and Maine.

Applications Submitted

As of 10:00am Tuesday, we had received 32 applications from Truro Open House attendees (out of a possible 65 Grade 12s). 

Feedback

All aspects of the event were rated positively by attendees in the event survey.

14% of attendees shared they were unsure about applying to/attending AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, but now are sure after attending the event (with the remaining group sharing they were always interested in applying to/attending AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ and now are sure). A few highlighted written submissions include:

The professors are so helpful, they took the time to answer all of my questions (there were many!). And Dal has this energy in the people around that screams they’re satisfied with being there. It makes me feel comfortable to believe that I will be looked after if I go to AV¾ãÀÖ²¿.

I enjoyed the hands on aspect of the event and how friendly everyone was. It was a great experience and I couldn’t ask for anything more!

Thanks to all who helped make this event such a success.