Post Secondary PrepSession #1

• Articles for interesting reading!

•Transcript Verification

•Considerations for Post-Secondary planning

• Entrance Requirements & Broad Based Admissions

• How to apply online to UBC, OC, U Vic

• Tips for applying to the post secondary school

• Costs of Education & Scholarship news

• Studying in the USA

• Important dates to note

• Q & A

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Post Secondary PrepSession #1

KEEP YOURSELF ORGANIZED!

Post-Secondary institutions are adult communities where YOU are ultimately

responsible for your education.

Consider creating a file or binder specifically for your post-secondary education planning:Handouts from PSP sessionsPrintouts of program researchBrochures, calendars, pamphlets, etc.Emails & correspondence with education advisorsUser names and passwords for profiles created on school applications

HELPFUL

TIP!

YOU are responsible for getting the information you need to make informed decisions.

Most post-secondary schools enable you to create an account as a ‘prospective student’ for free. This enables the school to email you about events and information that you may need to consider programs and complete your application. This is not an application.

Ex: “youbc “ at UBC

“myOkanagan” – at Okanagan College

GET INFORMATION!

HELPFUL

TIP!

BC Ministry of Education = 80 creditsOKM = 88 credits + 6 blocks inside timetable

“Must-haves”: min. of 16 gr 12 level credits Grad Transitions5 prov. exams {En 10, Sc 10, a Ma 10, a SS 11, Eng 12 or Com 12}

Graduation Requirements

• Ministry of Education: Student Secure WebCreate account => check marks & exam results

• Ms Green and Ms Proch count credits of all grade 12s

Grad Status: Track your marks

Still unsure of a career path?

http://www.educationplanner.ca

http://www.careercruising.comUser name: OKM

Password: huskies

These websites give info on careers,

education, where programs are offered, projected income, etc. Very useful!

Post-Secondary Info:

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

How Long Will You Study?

• Certificate: program is one year or less

• Diploma: program is 2 years in length

• Associate Degree: 2 years of university transfer course work in Arts or Sciences (up to 60 transfer

credits)

• Degree: program is 4 years in length *also known as an Undergraduate Degree

• Masters: usually 2 years in length, AFTER yourundergraduate degree (6 yrs total) *also known as a Graduate Degree

Post-Secondary Options

College-certificates, diplomas, and limited degree programs offered-trades programs-University transfer programs

Institutes-technical training in a variety of specific trades and careers-programs generally 6 months to 2 years in length-some specialized degree programs available-ex: BCIT, Emily Carr, Justice Institute

Apprenticeship-specific training in a skilled trade-on the job experience-4 year work and school rotation (earn while you learn)

University-in-depth academic education, with a minimum of a 4 year commitment-degree-granting (undergraduate & graduate degrees)-Professional occupations (law, teaching, dentistry, medicine)

University• Entrance Requirements =

Eng 12 + 3 approved grade 12 courses (B.C.)

• Personal profile may be required

• Competitive entrance• Larger professor base• More elective course options• Research opportunities• Work study options• Can be more expensive

College• Entrance Requirements:

En 12 (Associate of Arts)

En 12 + P-Cal 12 (Associate of Science)

*university transfer programs• Student responsible for

transfer: www.bccat.bc.ca www.bctranferguide.ca

• Varied program options in certificate, diploma & technical skills and university transfer

• Smaller classes• Can be less expensive

Post Secondary Pathways UNIVERSITY vs COLLEGE

VS

Post Secondary Entrance Requirements in the “What’s Next?” Guide

•UBC Okanagan– p. 22

•Okanagan College – p. 24

•University SCIENCES – p. 26

•University ARTS – p. 27

•Approved Gr 12 Courses – p. 21

•Most programs are first apply, first admitted and do not have specific entrance averages

• Exception: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Entrance Average last year 86%

Last Year’s Entrance Averages - OC

Last Year’s Entrance Averages - UBC

UBC Vancouver

To be considered, students must have an average in the mid to high 80%’s

*min. of 70% in English 11 or 12 *75% blended final or 80% Term 3 English 12

mark to register in 1st year English course

UBC Okanagan

To be considered, students must have an average in the mid 70s to low 80%’s

*Nursing – mid to high 80’s

*minimum of 67% in English 12*70% blended final English 12 mark to

register in 1st year English course

Stronger grades together with a strong personal profile will be required in order to be considered competitive for admission

These are the minimum admission minimum admission averages to be considered for entrance to a competitive entrance program

Entrance Averages

University of Victoria

Business 80%+Engineering 70% (73% in Math 12)Fine Arts 67%Human/Social Development 67%Humanities 67%Science 67%Social Sciences 67%

Education, Health Information Science, Nursing and Social Work are not

available directly from high school

Simon Fraser University

Applied Sciences (Eng) 85%Arts and Social Sciences 86%Business 85%+

BBAEducation 87%Health Sciences 87%Science 86%Environment 85%Communication, Art & Tech 85%

WARNING: ONLINE COURSES

Grade 12 students taking a DL (online) course for post-secondary entrance :

COMPLETE ANY ONLINE COURSE FOR GRAD &/or POST-SECONDARY ENTRANCE

BEFORE FEBRUARY 1st.

Make certain your online school reports your final mark to the Ministry of Education.

Online PSI CHOICES Form• Complete a Post Secondary Choices Form online referred to as a “PSI”

Form

• This allows the post secondary school to receive your marks electronically

• ALL students planning to attend Post –Secondary MUST do this by March 1, 2014

• BC Ministry of Education: Student Secure Web

https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/tsw/tsw/student/ *same place where students check provincial exam results

• Must have your PEN # to create your account & do your PSI selection

NOW OPEN ~ Instructions in Counselling Centre!

• Check your transcript for accuracy. Make any corrections necessary directly on the transcript.

• Many institutions will require you to “self-report “your grades.

• What will a transcript be used for this year?• PEN -PIN-MIN: Provincial Ed Number

Transcript Verification ReportTVR

The Costs of Education

• TUITION• STUDENT FEES• HEALTH FEES• DENTAL FEES

• BOOKS & SUPPLIES• HOUSING • FOOD• TRANSPORTATION

What is your financial plan?

UBC Online Cost Calculator

www.you.ubc.ca• Select your campus: Vancouver or Okanagan tab

• Select “How much will it cost to attend UBC”

• Select Find out the costs for your program

Allows students to total their costs, with variables for living arrangements and program choice.

The Cost of Education Example:

EDUCATIONAL COSTS (Full first-year course load)

Tuition $4794Student fees $889Books $2020

Educational costs $7,703

LIVING COSTS (8 months)

Room and board $0Transportation (bus) $240Personal expenses $2,500Phone $960BC Health Insurance $512

Living costs $4,212

ESTIMATED TOTAL COST$11,915… and that’s with living at home for FREE

UBC-O ARTS

The Cost of Education Example:

EDUCATIONAL COSTS (Full first-year course load)

Tuition $3,567Student fees $470Books $1,500

Educational costs $5,537

LIVING COSTS (8 months)

Room and board $0Transportation (bus) $240Personal expenses $2,500Phone $960Health & Dental $250

Living costs $3,950

ESTIMATED TOTAL COST$9,487… and that’s with living at home for FREE

Okanagan College – Associate of Arts

OC Program Costs 2013-2014 www.okanagan.bc.ca/tuition

PROGRAM COST

Bachelor of Nursing - years 1 & 2 $11,505.33

Dental Assistant Certificate $4,783.16

Civil Engineering Technology Diploma - years 1 & 2 $10,908.82

Culinary Arts Certificate $4,783.16

Early Childhood Education Diploma – years 1 &2 $7,133.00

Electronic Engineering Technology Diploma – years 1 & 2 $11,008.46

Human Service Work Diploma – years 1 & 2 $6,616.52

Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma – years 1 & 2 $10,634.82

Network and Telecom Engineering Diploma – years 1 & 2 $10,696.94

Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN) – entire 18 month program $10,671.95

Residential Construction $3,769.22

Therapist Assistant Diploma– years 1 & 2 $7,700.73

Welding Level C $3,779.34

Post-Secondary Info:

APPLYING TO POST-SECONDARY

Post Secondary Applications

Everyone should have PLAN A and PLAN B!(plus maybe Plan C & D & E…)

SUBMIT MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS TO KEEP YOUR OPTIONS OPEN!

+ + + =

Tips for Applying Online

• Set aside at least one hour to complete the application• Have your PEN number and SIN number handy• When asked where you attended school, be sure to identify where

you attended for grades 9-12 as they want to know you have taken school in English for the past 4 yrs (grades 9-12)

• Know your full mailing address with postal code• Email address needs to be the one you check the most frequently

(Not a school district account)• Email will be the primary method of communication from post-sec. • Application fee payment due at the time of application so you’ll

also need to have a credit card handy• Apply as early as possible for OC

Why Apply Early?

Please apply as soon as possible because:

1. Some college programs are “first apply, first in” and those ones tend to fill up very quickly.

2. If the post-secondary institution requires additional information from you, you then have the time to fulfill their requests without further delaying your application.

3. Some schools allow students to choose courses based on application date. Therefore if you are late in applying you may not et the classes you want.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Your Grade 11 final grades AND your Grade 12 First Semester final grades are used by the post secondary schools to determine whether or not you are accepted.

• It is IMPERATIVE that your grades are meeting the admission standards, set by the college/university, by your January report card

• Don’t slack off, and don’t think you can wait until June to get the marks you need!!

• Be sure to complete your PSI on line before March 1

How to Apply to OKANAGAN COLLEGE

1. http://www.okanagan.bc.ca

2. Click on become a student

3. Click on High School

4. Click on How to Apply

5. Click on Apply Now – Choose Program

*Non-refundable application fee -$30

*Friday November 1, 2013 – online applications begin at 8:30 am

*Some programs are first come first served, so apply as early as possible

*Some programs available until filled, so no set close date

*OC Career Fair at KLO Campus on Sunday, Nov. 2 (10:30 am - 3:00pm) **No App fee if apply at Career Fair

How to Apply to U VIC

1. http://www.uvic.ca2. Click on “Future Students

“Undergraduate”3. Click on “Apply Online”4. Click “Ready to Apply”5. “Apply for Undergraduate

Studies”6. New Applicant/Create

Profile

*Create a profile

*Note: $68.85 non-refundable application fee (Visa, MC AMEX or cheque)

*Online applications open September 1 February 28 deadline

*Self-report final grade 11 marks from October 1- November 30 to be considered for early admission:

www.uvic.ca/selfreporting

How to Apply to UBC

1. http://www.ubc.ca

2. Click on Prospective Student-undergraduate

3. Click on campus of choice

4. Click on Apply to UBC for 2013

5. New user: create an account

*Non-refundable application fee of $61.20

*One application for both campuses

*Must indicate 1st & 2nd choice of program and campus

*Online application is now open and closes February 3, 2014

* ALLOW LOTS OF TIME!!!

UBC: Broad Based Admission

Academic Profile + Personal Profile = ENTRANCE(admission course mark average) (full length answers to prompts)

A Personal Profile requires CAREFUL, REFLECTIVE THOUGHT in every answer.

Focus less on listing / describing activities. Focus instead on what you have learned

through these experiences.

UBC Personal Profile1. Tell us about an experience that caused you to rethink or change your perspective. What impact has this had on you? (200 words)

2. Explain how you responded to a significant challenge that you have encountered and what you learned in the process. (200 words)

3. Describe up to 5 activities that you have pursued in 1 or more of the following areas: leadership/group contributions; academics; sports; creative & performing arts; work; service to others. Provide a short description of each (50 words), indicating dates and times.

4. Tell us more about one of the activities explaining what your goals were, what you did to pursue them, the results achieved, and what you learned in the process. (200 words)

5.Use a Word Document to prepare you Profile answers and then cut and paste your final copy into the online application to avoid lost work.

UBC Personal ProfileExplain how you responded to a significant challenge that you have encountered and what you learned in the process. (200 words)

At the first of my volunteer work in the old folks’ home, the people

there were distant. They just thought what I did was just a show or to

finish the work made by my school. I just kept going there every week

and did what I could do. Finally, all the people are happy to see me

when I get there. It may be hard to get along with the others. But if I

can show my patience and sincerity to them, I will succeed in the end.

Moreover, remember to be honest.

UBC Personal Profile

Explain how you responded to a significant challenge that you have encountered and what you learned in the process. (200 words)

During the last few years my biggest challenge has been to find my

direction. This became even more important during my last two years

of secondary school. I knew that what I wanted to do and what I

ultimately feel that I should do, is write, but it can be hard to commit

to an art form when there are so many things worth devoting ones

time to. It was incredibly difficult for me to reconcile my desire to tell

stories with my desire to affect my community in a much more

tangible way.

UBC Personal Profile

(con’t.)

I felt for a long time that the act of writing would not and could not

influence someone as positively as the cure for a disease or childcare

and that it might be seen as a frivolous choice. Within the last six

months, however, I have come to realize that stories are imperative to

our survival and our relationships with one another. It is how we

attempt to be remembered, how we teach our children, how we teach

ourselves and, most importantly, how we share. Stories ward off

loneliness, and I feel perfectly happy committing to that cause.

UBC Personal Profile

The critical factor is how the applicant can explain how he was able to learn and grow from experiences he has had.

REFLECTIVE THOUGHT CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!

** Two references will also be required, one of which must be in connection with an activity listed and one must be a school official.

Planning to Study in the USA?

• You must write the SAT test OR the ACT. Contact your post-secondary school to find what test is accepted.

• OKM school number for SAT 821153

• SAT info & registrations: www.collegeboard.com ($54 US)

• ACT info & registrations: www.act.org ($35 US)

• SAT tests are written at George Elliott (test centre # 94498)

• ACT tests are written in Kamloops

• SAT test dates for this school year: Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, Jan. 25, May 3, June 7

Post-Secondary Info:

FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION

• Passport to Education - $1000 • Provincial Exam Scholarship - $1000• District Scholarship - $1000• Entrance Scholarship - $1000++• Major Entrance - $2000 - $40,000• COBSS - $300--$2000• Parent Support• Personal Savings• Co-Op Education - $8000+• Government Student Loans - $3000+• On Campus Jobs - $1000+

Funding an Education

Graduation Exam Scholarships

1. Write 5 Graduation Exams (En 10, Sc 10, a Math 10, SS 11 or FNS 12, & an En 12)

2. Must complete both the course and the exam 3. ENGLISH 12

BLENDED FINAL MARK (school + exam = BF) = 73% 4. Rank among top 5,000 grade 12 students in BC

The Ministry of Education will average each student’s 5 exams and award

$1,000 to the top 5,000 grade 12 students in the province.

Start your scholarship search

• www.studentscholarships.org• www.bcawardsonline.org• www.studentawards.com• www.aucc.ca• “What’s Next?” Guide – Section G: FundingMore info on bursaries and scholarships at the

COBSS and Awards Meeting in December (TBA) in the MP Room

UBC-Major Entrance Scholarship

$5,000- $40,000•Information obtained from the Academic Profile & the Personal Profile on the Application form will be used to choose recipients. No additional application is necessary.•To be considered for this your application must be completed by December 10, 2014

UBC- Entrance Award

up to $40,000•Recognizes students who are academically qualified, but who would not otherwise be able to attend without significant financial assistance•You and your family must complete an application to demonstrate great financial need. A nomination letter is required from someone who is well-acquainted with you, and can comment on your character and financial situation

Online application closes Jan 31st, 2015 at 4pm

Upcoming Dates

• UBC Information Meeting: October 21st at 7pm• Post Secondary Mini-Fair in the MP Room Thursday, October 8th

from 1 to 3pm . You will be called down to the MP room by class.• University of Calgary Visit – Tuesday, October 21st at noon in the

Counselling Ctr.• University of Alberta – Wednesday, November 5th at noon in the

Counselling Ctr.• University of Saskatchewan – Thursday, November 20th at noon in

the Counselling Ctr.• University of Guelph – Tuesday, November 25th at noon

TENTATIVELY• McGill University and Queen’s University Visit – TBA

Upcoming Dates

• OC Application opens Nov 3rd @ 8:30am

• Okanagan College Career Fair - Sunday, November 2nd 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the KLO campus

• COBSS and Awards Information Meeting – December TBA in the MP Room

• December 10th – UBC Major Entrance Scholarship Deadline

• January 31st – UBC Application Deadline

Question and AnswerThis is your time to ask questions regarding your

post secondary education.

Thanks for coming!