AEO (Advanced Entry Opportunity) is a title given to students who have received pre-acceptance to the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario, recognizing exceptional leadership commitments, extracurricular involvement and outstanding grades.

In the first two years prior to entering the HBA (Honors Business Administration) program at Ivey, students have the opportunity to explore a variety of courses and interests that will complement their future career aspirations.  This program is unique; the academic success of accepted students is only a single defining attribute. Students are not only academic achievers, but they are strong leaders in their communities and have interests in a variety of backgrounds. With this plethora of attributes, the collective group of AEOs are involved in numerous clubs and associations on campus and off campus. After two years as AEOs, students move on to pursue their business educations with two years of a valuable experiences under their belt. We, the AEOSA, strive to help form and foster these experiences.