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
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