Transcript Welcome to Halifax West High

Planning
Your Future
Options
• Post-secondary studies/Job training
• High School Upgrading:
Bedford and Forsythe Education Centres
(Formerly Flecs)
Correspondence
Nova Scotia Community College
University Prep Programs
High School
More Options
• Enter the workforce
• Temporary work: time to solidify plans/
earn tuition/upgrade if needed
• Work or volunteer with organizations in
Canada or overseas
• Travel: an education beyond the 4 walls of a
school
Talking the Talk
Terminology:
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Post-Secondary
Undergraduate/Graduate
Degree e.g. Bachelor’s, Master’s
Diploma
Tuition/Student fees
Faculty
Apprenticeship
Admission Requirements
Transcript
NS Community College
Programs
• Applied Arts and New Media
• Business
• Health and Human Services
• Trades and Technology
• School of Access – prep and transition
programs
www.nscc.ca
NS Community College
Entrance Requirements
• Apply Now!
• Acceptance on first apply - first qualified
basis
• Grade 12 Diploma
• Some programs have specific prerequisites e.g. math,
science, university degree
• Academic and Career Connections:
- prep year for further programs includes math,
communications, sciences
- can gain credits toward some college programs or
university pre-requisites
• 2 + 2 Agreement
University
Entrance Requirements
• Admission requirements vary depending on the institution.
Check with each institution!
• Required averages usually in the range of 70% +
• IB has specific admission requirements.
• Bachelor of Arts
English 12 + 4 other Grade 12 academic courses
• Bachelor of Commerce
English 12, Math 12( in some cases Pre-Cal 12) + 3 other
Grade 12 academic courses
University
Entrance Requirements
• Bachelor of Science
English 12, Pre-Cal Math 12, 2 Grade 12 Sciences + 1
other Grade 12 acad. course
• Bachelor of Engineering
English 12, Pre-Cal Math 12, Chemistry12, Physics 12 +
1 other Grade 12 academic course
• Bachelor of Computer Science
English 12, Pre-Calculus Math 12+ 3 other Grade 12
academic courses
• Bachelor of Nursing
English 12, Math 12, Chemistry 12, Biology 12 + 1 Grade
12 academic course
Remember to check each institution for requirements!!
How To Apply
• Applications are ongoing beginning in
semester 1 using Grade 11 marks.
• Apply online or in person at specific institutions.
All applications have a fee; however, some
institutions waive this fee if you apply during an
Open House.
• Complete transcript order form on PAH website, or
visit Student Services.
***CHECK APPLICATION DEADLINES***
ESL students – note TOEFL requirements
For U.S. universities - SATs required - PAH #825280
Ontario Universities - apply through Central
Application Centre www.ouac.on.ca
Scholarships and Bursaries
• Most universities have automatic entrance
scholarships based on average. Usually 80%+
• Check PAH Student Services/Guidance
Website
• Listen to announcements
• Surf the net - Register on
www.studentawards.com
& www.scholarshipscanada.com
• Ask at work, religious institutions, community
organizations etc.
• School funds distributed at graduation
-Submit green student information sheets.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Remember to:
• Keep your resume up to date
• Give your references lots of time to write letters of
recommendation
• Read award criteria carefully
• Watch deadlines
Student Loans – apply on line, end of May
based on need/family income
How To Find More
Information
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Meet with your guidance counsellor
Use Career Cruising to explore interests
Take a test drive at NSCC
Visit campuses and attend Open House
events
• Be prepared to ask questions of postsecondary reps at our Post-Secondary Day
and /or lunchtime sessions
• Check out websites of the institutions that
interest you - www.schoolfinder.com
Guidance Online
www.pahs.ednet.ns.ca/guidance
Career Cruising
www.careercruising.com
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