Graduation Information EveningOctober 30, 2014

Welcome

The end of high school - The beginning of questions

Tracking Graduation status

Post-Secondary Admission Process

Transcripts

Scholarship/Bursary

Grad Barbeque (TBA) Grad Scavenger Hunt (sometime in Nov) Grad Clothing (Dec) Grad Photos in January (sign up for studio appointments in November) Grad Ceremony (TENTATIVE DATE: Thursday,

June 17, 2015 Orpheum) (Need Gown Heights – sign up in Planning 12 in

February) Grad Banquet (June 13, 2015 – Hyatt Regency) Much, much more

Outside organizations Big White (or other)Ski WeekendSpring Break trips (no teachers aboard)

Limousine ScamsAfter Grads/After formals If in doubt, call the school !!!!

GRAD UPDATES

Prospects will be posted on the school website two or three times per year

Diploma Verifications◦ Students have already

seen these in Planning 12 and programming last

year◦ Students/parents correct

errors – online marks, external credits, etc

◦ New data transferred to the Ministry regularly

◦ Unofficial transcript available

at BC Ministry of Education website

Purpose of DVR’s:

verify the information sent to Ministry

double check all graduation requirements met

student’s responsibility to make sure the information on his/her DVR is accurate and to ensure missing requirements are being addressed

Students will review their official DVR in Planning 12

Unofficial transcripts available by order in the main office (sign up sheet – 1 week)

Record of successfully completed Gr. 10, 11 & 12 courses

Official transcripts mailed to home address

in August.

So many choices…..

Work, Travel VoluntouringWork on yourself……

Education plannerhttp://www.educationplanner.ca/

create your own profilecreate your own profile

search by area of study/program/search by area of study/program/length of program etc. length of program etc.

links to school websites/aptitude tests etclinks to school websites/aptitude tests etc

…………..

Early admissions deadline February 28 Note : UBC – Jan 31

-Apply online at www.applybc.ca-Need PEN, Faculty (1st, 2nd choice)-Pay fee (credit card)-Student account will be set up –

pay attention to next steps, deadlines, etc.

• Self-reporting grades

• You will probably be asked for 1st Term Grades• You will be asked for 2nd Term Grades• Electronic submission of grades

• Final grades to be sent by the Ministry - August

- applied to the post secondary institution(s)

- self-reported my grades

NOW WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

- The university will cross check your grades in early May

- Offers will go out in May / June (may depend on GPA)

- You will accept or decline the offer

- Course registration – late June/ early July

You will complete the PSI form (Post-Secondary Institutions) in Planning 12 class this fall

Gives the Ministry of Education permission to release your school and exam results to the Post Secondary Institutions that you indicate--Available only in electronic format

PSI selections made between November and mid July. Form available only until JULY 15.

A more detailed look at the post secondary process…..

Factors to consider:Program availabilityEntrance gradesLocationSize of institution (small/mid/large)Tuition cost (usually per credit)What else the institution has to offerFamily historyOther…..

High School Diploma – Dogwood Certificate Program – 8 months – 1 year Diploma Program – 1 – 2 years University Transfer – 1 – 2 years Undergraduate Degree – 4 – 5 years Graduate Degree – 6 years in total----4 undergrad years + 2 graduate years

BCIT Justice InstituteCap UniversityVancouver Community College LangaraDouglas check websites !!

•Abundant program choice!Abundant program choice!•Entrance requirements varyEntrance requirements vary•Wait list possibilitiesWait list possibilities

•check nowcheck now

may be able to work may be able to work on pre-requisites this on pre-requisites this yearyear

Faculties to consider:

Faculties

Sciences

Commerce(Business)

Arts (Humanities

Social Sciences)

Applied Sciences

Health SciencesHealth

Sciences

Education

Fine Arts

Law

Medicine

Dentistry

MBAMBA

Check with Institution for:◦ General Requirements

Courses ( grade 11 & 12) Second Language & Math requirements English Language requirements

◦ Faculty Requirements◦ Program Requirements◦ GPA

Courses used Admissions averages

Requirement examples: BCIT ( programs) Bridge Watchman Program : Graduation, Trades

pre-entry test for En + Ma, medical certificate, resume, letter of intent

Electrical and Computer Engineering : En 12, Precalc 12,

Ph 11, Ch 11(recommended)

University of ???Faculty of Business : En 12, Precalc 12 + …… 12,

……. 12

Faculty of Engineering : En 12, Precalc 12 , Ph 12, Ch 12

Faculty of Arts/Humanities : En 12 + 3 12’s

Faculty of Sc: En 12 + Precalc 12 + 2 Sc 12’sLeaving the province??….double check!!

BC –use www.applybc.ca

Alberta – use www.applyalberta.ca

Saskatchewan & Manitoba – directly to the school website

Ontario –use www.ouac.on.cawww.ouac.on.ca

Quebec –directly to the school website

Maritimes –directly to the school website

KNOW YOUR PEN # (9 – digits)!!

keep track of all applications – GT Binder / file folder

Will receive student # & info on how to access your student site

Look for contact info in confirmation email/letter

Check if additional/supplemental applications are needed

Continue to monitor account for any additional paperwork/deadlines etc.

Distributed Learning, (ONLINE), courses are different…see me if you are unsure

DL school sends grade to Ministry

IDEALLY - complete DL courses by March/early April so the DL schools can submit grades

course must be at least 50% complete by end of March/early April for a submission of the mark to the Ministry (there are exceptions- double check)

FOR UBC…

– If you wish to use your Distributed Learning (online) course in the calculation of your competitive admission average, the course must be 100% complete by February 1, 2015.

- Online courses that are being used to meet prerequisites, ( for example, French 11), can be completed by June 30, 2015

United States

◦ Usually a lot of paperwork!◦ Sometimes common applications forms◦ Stay ahead of deadline dates◦ Will need to send paper transcripts◦ Check each institution requirements carefully!◦ SAT’s

www.collegeboard.com/newsat

American Universities determine the eligibility of applicants by their Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) results combined with their High School marks.

You should write your SAT (hopefully done!) as soon as possible if you are planning to attend a U.S. university.

Research, research, research……

ScholarshipBursaryLoanParental contribution

Monetary ◦ Based on academic merit or

excellence in the area to which the award pertains

Other criteria may include◦ Leadership◦ Community service ◦ Athletics◦ Excellence in the Fine Arts

Provincial Scholarshipsexcellence in the 5 mandatory exams ($1000 for

top 5000 Gr 12 students in BC / $2500 for top 20 students in BC) Must have at least a 73% final mark in English 12.

District Scholarshipsexcellence in non-academic ($1000)

Passport to EducationGr. 10 $ 250, Gr. 11 $250, Gr. 12 $500

Academic achievement onlyGuideline

- some in December (UBC) – check websites!

Local Institutions : - SFU, UBC, UVIC, Capilano, BCIT, UNBC

Out of province – Check websites

Pool of Scholarships and BursariesDecided at the School Level - Scholarship

Committee.Due in January – Handsworth Scholarship form available in Planning 12 and on the web page General criteria includes:

- academic standing- volunteer service- extracurricular involvement

Specific Criteria – depends on Scholarship or Bursary

Affiliation Scholarships Sports/CUPE/workplace etc.Sponsored by private organizationsInfo and application deadlines are ongoingSometimes a parent or grandparent must be a

member or employeeCheck with employers!

RESEARCH required – may not be sent directly to schools

Meet the criteriaDownload applicationsDue Dates – received by, mailed byPostageFollow instructions preciselyCover PageResume

Resume – for scholarship purposesTranscript of GradesReference Letters Information for Referee/ReferenceBudget Statement for Financial need

Bursaries – for financial need

- income statement - family contribution - non-repayable

Loans

-government program- studentaid.ca- repayable

Planning 12 class

School website

Prospects (Grad Update)

Bulletin board outside the cafeteria

www.studentawards.com

Academic

Social Future Plans

Thank you for coming…

Good Night