Transcript Grad Seminar

Planning for graduation and beyond
Where to Begin?
• Make sure you have the
courses you need to
graduate in both Gr. 10,
11,&12
• Make sure you have the prerequisite courses necessary
for the program(s) related
to your career goal(s).
GRADE 10 REQUIREMENTS
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English 10
Social Studies 10
Science 10
a Math 10
a PE 10
Planning 10
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GRADE 11 REQUIREMENTS
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English or Communications 11
a Social Studies 11
a Science 11 or 12
a Math 11 or 12
GRADE 12 REQUIREMENTS
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English or Communications 12 or First People’s 12
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Graduation Transitions
FINE ARTS or APPLIED SKILLS REQUIREMENT
Either 4 credits of one area
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Fine Arts _____________________________ 10 / 11 / 12
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Applied Skills__________________________ 10 / 11 / 12
ADDITIONAL COURSES
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(an extra grade 12 course is recommended)
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OVERALL TOTAL CREDITS:
(MUST = 80 CREDITS)
Transcripts and Government Forms
• Transcript Verification
Report: the government
sends the school a
confirmation of the
courses you have taken
and indicate whether you
can graduate or not.
Counsellors will arrange to
go over these forms with
the grade 12s.
PSI Selections Form
This online form allows
students to choose which postsecondary institutions will
receive their official transcript
at the end of July. This MUST
be completed prior to April
15th to get confirmation of
admission to university in the
spring! Go to SAS website to
log on
Grad Transitions
• Your Grad Transition
requirement will be completed
in the semester in which you
have English or
Communications 12.
• Counsellors will come to your
Eng/Com 12 class to give you
instructions on how to
complete the assignments
necessary for this course.
Grad Transitions
In order to get credit for Grad Transitions, student
must show evidence of the following:
Personal Health – 100 hrs in grade 11/12
Community Connections – at least 30 hrs of
work/volunteer experience in grades 10-12
Career and Life – present your transition plan
to a committee. Include examples of
accomplishments!
How and When do I Apply for PostSecondary?
• Most university and
college websites are
open for applications at
the beginning of October.
Early application
deadlines are usually the
end of February.
• Make sure you have the
pre-requisite courses for
your desired program.
General Admission Requirements
•Entrance requirements will
vary for each postsecondary institution and
each program within that
institution
•Students must check postsecondary web sites for
specific entrance
requirements
•Admission is often based
on the marks achieved in
grade 12 courses required
for entry
General Admission Requirements
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English 12
Pre-Calculus 11/FOM 12
Academic Science 11
Language 11
Plus 3-4 academic grade 12 courses from approved
lists (PSI specific)
All institutions and programs are different!
Check institution websites!
Institution
Arts Degree
(or transfer)
Business
Carpentry
Program
Music
Nursing
BCIT
n/a
Any 11
Any 11
n/a
FOM 11 (B)
Camosun
Any 11
FOM 11 or PREC
11
AWM 11
preferred
Any 11
PREC 11 or
FOM 11
Capilano
Any 11
AWM 12, FOM 11,
PC 11 or 12
n/a
Any 11
n/a
Douglas
FOM 11
FOM 11
n/a
Any 11
FOM 11
Okanagan
Any 11
Any 12
Any 11
n/a
PREC 11
Selkirk
Any 11
FOM 12 or PREC
11
AWM 12 (or
PREC 11 or FOM
11)
Any 11
FOM 12 or
PREC 12
SFU
FOM 11 or
PREC 11
PREC 12
n/a
FOM 11 or
PREC 11
n/a
TRU
Any 11
PREC 12
Any 11
n/a
FOM 12
UBC
PREC 11 or
FOM 12
PREC 12
n/a
PREC 11 or
FOM 12
PREC 11 or
FOM 12
UBC-O
Any 11
PREC 12
n/a
n/a
PREC 11 or
FOM 12
What is meant by an approved
academic course?
• All universities have their own lists of what they
will accept as approved academic courses.
ex: Biology 12, Physics 12, French 12, Geology
12, History 12, Lit 12, Geography 12
• Some universities accept other courses as well
such as Law 12 or Comparative Civilizations 12.
• Check university viewbooks and websites for
admission requirements to be sure!
For example
Nursing program entrance requirements
• UBC Okanagan: En 12, Bi 12, Prec 11, Ch 11
and 2 other approved academic courses
competitive average 85% or higher
• TRU Nursing: En 12 (73%), FOM 11 (C), Ch 11
(C+), Bi 11 (C+), one other approved science
11/12 (C+)
Trades Entry Requirements
• All trades are different
• Generally – En 10 and any
Math 10 are acceptable as
minimum requirements
• However, electrician trades,
many woodworking trades,
and plumbing trades
require grade 12 with any
grade 11 math level.
• Some electrical and
automotive trades also
recommend physics 11
Planning for Post-Secondary
• Course planning for post secondary education requires
some research
• There is no one size grad plan that fits for all postsecondary institutions
• Research what courses you will need for the goals you
have!
See the What’s Next Grad Planner on the
SAS Homepage
University Entrance Averages
Averages change from year to year
Averages are based on the grade 12 courses required
for entry into the university program.
Some universities use broad-based admissions for
some programs. This means admission is based on
marks, school and community service, and extracurricular activities.
Competitive Averages
Although there are general admission averages for each
program, most universities use Competitive Averages. This
is the more realistic average you will need to get in- based
on the top percentage of people who apply.
For example: University of British Columbia entrance
average requirement for Arts is 70%, but the competitive
average for 2012 was 87.5%
English 12 Requirements
Most Universities have a minimum English 12
grade that is required for entry. If the minimum is
not met, students will be required meet the
standard in another way (see websites for more
information)
Okanagan College 60% (70% for Business Program)
UBC – 70% in either English 11 or 12
UVIC – 50% and must pass provincial exam
SFU –75%
TRU- 73%
Trades Requirements
• Grades for required courses vary. Often there
is no minimum average, only required courses
• Usually once accepted, a minimum average of
70% must be maintained
• Often if students do not meet entrance
requirements, placement tests can be given
instead.
Is there an easier way to apply to multiple BC
institutions?
www.applybc.ca
•Most of BC’s universities, colleges and institutions will
accept or require application through this internet
application-for-admission service.
Need to have the following:
SIN #
PEN#
CREDIT CARD # (name of card/full name on card/exp date)
So I’ve Applied...Now What?
• Institutions will contact you
and assign you a student
number. RECORD THIS!! They
will inform you of your next
steps. This may include
sending a school transcript
(available at Sullivan office),
self-reporting grades online in
the spring, and sending in any
additional information
required for your program.
• Apply for housing
• Go to the Ministry of
Education website and fill out
the PSI selections sheet
University Contact
Email
• Ensure that email account
does not junk the
communication from the
university especially if you
are using hotmail
• Check emails regularly for
contact
• Read emails from
university/colleges very
carefully
University Contact
Self Reporting of Grades
• Ensure that you are meeting the deadlines
provided by the university in your email
• Be sure that you have created your campus
account at your university/college
• This is most important! Admission and
scholarship access may be tied to self reported
grades
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UVIC: First phase Sept 2nd –Nov 30th Second Phase: Jan 2nd –March 31st
UBC and most other universities: March/April
On Campus Housing
• Housing applications
are completely
separate from
university admission
applications . You
must go to the
housing website to
apply!
• Universities will
contact you via
email regarding
housing – you may
need to add the
housing email
address to your
contacts
• Use a checklist of things to do
for your post-secondary plan:
Create a folder to collect info!
- Record all deadlines
– Scholarship/Bursary/Fundraising
Research
– Send transcripts or self-report
grades on-line and send any other
required documents (resumes,
essays, etc) as required
– Keep copies of all documents
How Much Does it Cost?
Average Costs of Post Secondary Education (8 months of study) UVIC
• Shelter and Utilities $4488
• Food - $1632
• Local Transportation $510
• Health and Personal Care $816
• Miscellaneous - $816
• Tuition/Fees - $5283
• Books - $1700
• Total = $15,245
SFU
• Tuition based on a fee per credit
• $151x 30 credits = $5000 per year
UVIC
• $306 x 15 credits
• Total $4590 per year approximately
UBC
• $45 x 30 credits = $4350-$5000
depending on campus and program
TRU
• Academic programs approx.
$4000/year
• Career programs approx. $4000/year
U of A
BCIT
Ok College
• $2680 per semester
• Total per year - $5360
• Tuition varies by program
• Approximately $5000/year
• Approx $1500-$1800 per semester for
university courses
• Trades programs $2000-$6000 depending
on length of program
Various Ways to Pay for Post-Secondary
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Personal Savings -parent/student
Passport to Education
Provincial Exam Scholarships
District/Dogwood Scholarships
Other Scholarships and Bursaries
BC/Canada Student Loan Program
Co-op Programs
Apprenticeship
Passport to Education
*Phasing out!
Gr. 10 $250 end in 2013-14
Gr. 11 $250 end in 2014-15
Gr. 12 $500 end in 2015-16
Total Possible award $1000
• There are limited number of awards given by the Ministry
of Education each year (approx. 60 per grade)
• Course marks will be the determining factor for recipients
• Same process for redeeming $ at post-sec institutions as
scholarship
What about Exam Scholarships?
• Scholarships will now be allocated to students
who score well on a combination of their
grade 10, 11 and 12 required exams.
Provincial Exam Scholarships
• 5000 awards of $1000 awarded
by the Min of Ed for excellence on
provincial exams
• Must pass one of the required
language classes (Eng 12 or Com
12) with at least a “B” final
blended mark
• Must achieve 86% or higher on at
least1 provincial exam, and at
least 3 “B”s on four other
provincial exams (10-12 exams)
If the student ranks among the
top 20 exam scholarship students
in the province, students will
receive $2500
Students who score 100% on an
exam will receive an Academic
Medal of Excellence
List of Required Exams:
• English 10
• Foundations of Math 10 or
Apprenticeship & Workplace
Math 10
• Science 10 or Sciences 10
• Social Studies 11, Civics 11,
Sciences Humaines 11 or First
Nations 12
• English 12 or Communications
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District/Dogwood Awards
• $1000 awarded to grade 12
students who excel in
applied skills, languages,
athletics or fine arts
• Students present skills to a
local scholarship committee
who determine award
winners based on a set
criteria
• 20+ awards are available to
SAS each year
Please note:
• Students can win both a
provincial exam scholarship
and a district scholarship
• Presentations will meet
presentation requirements
for Grad Transitions
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
• Community donated money
• Criteria varies by donor
• School committee assesses applications on community criteria
and school ranking
• School ranking based on overall % average + academic course
load, specific marks in academic courses, overall course load,
extra-curricular involvement
• Some scholarship donors choose their own winners from those
who fit criteria
• Applications available online in April
Marks Based Entrance Scholarships
• Based on % average of courses required for
entrance into program of choice
• Scholarships awarded automatically based on
% average
• Minimum average around 85%
University Major Entrance Scholarships
• Based on overall % average and extra curricular activities
• Often require personal essay, and references
• Some top awards need nomination from our school
*Students must see referees well in advance of deadlines
*Student activity sheets are often helpful to provide to referees and
are available in career centre
• Some entrance scholarships are awarded automatically to students
with high academic averages – averages vary with each institution,
check websites for details
• Remember you must apply to the institution to be considered for the
award
• UBC Major Entrance Scholarships due December 10th!
APPRENTICESHIP
$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
 Been registered in a Secondary School
Apprenticeship Program
 Graduated with a Gr. 12 Dogwood Diploma
or Adult Dogwood
 Successfully completed SSA 11A, 11B, 12A,
12B
 Maintained a C+ average or better on Gr. 12
courses
 Continued work or training full time in the trade 5
months after secondary school graduation (or have
1100 hours reported to Industry Training Authority).
What About Bursaries?
• Bursaries are monetary awards based on financial
need
• Administered by post secondary institutions- check
on-line for applications and details
• % Average and extra curricular are still considered
• Will be required to submit documentation of family
finances
• Info and applications are usually found on
college/university websites under financial
aid/scholarships
• Often must qualify for a student loan to be eligible
for a post–secondary bursary
Where do I find Scholarship/Bursary
Info?
Counselling Centre
•Files on top of filing cabinet have most
recent scholarships received
University websites
Scholarship websites
∙ check out the links on the SAS website
under “Counselling” link
Favourite Career Centre Websites
www.studentscholarships.org
www.scholarshipscanada.com
www.educationplanner.bc.ca
Student Loans
• A loan based on financial need
• Must begin repayment 6 months
after last semester of attendance
at post secondary institution
• Common form to apply for both
federal and provincial loans and
millennium bursary
• More information and application
forms available at:
www.bcsap.bc.ca
• Website to help with financial
planning and student loans:
www.canlearn.ca
Bank Loans
• Check with your bank
to see what kind of
loan or line of credit is
available to help
students with postsecondary
education/training
CO-OP Programs
• Offered at most universities and
colleges for various programs
• Provide paid work experience as part
of university/college program
• Often alternating a semester of
school with a semester of work for
duration of program
Travel Opportunities
Students can also pursue other educational and work
opportunities
*There are travel/school programs available –
often cost student $ for airfare (food and lodging
is sometimes covered)
See the What’s Next Grad Planner
for websites!
Volunteer Travel Opportunities
Gap Year Program/You Lead Projects
• Ages 16-35 students
• 2 wk - 12 month work, study, internships, and/or
volunteering in another country in various areas:
agriculture, teaching, healthcare, etc
Katimavik
• Youth work program that allows participants to become
involved in community projects in Canada – areas are
construction, literacy, senior care, and communications
Canada World Youth
• For ages 17 and up
• Opportunity to live with local families in
other countries
• do volunteer work in areas related to
agriculture, community services, health
care, education, the environment, and
information technology
Travel and Work Abroad
Need a work VISA?
• Call 604 666 2171
• www.cic.gc.ca
Need a PASSPORT?
• Application packages
at the post-office
• (apply at least 6
months in advance)
Now Put Your Plans Into Action!
• Do some budget planning (use your transition plan package!) and start your
post- secondary/scholarship/bursary/travel research now
• Visit Career Centre regularly throughout the year to check post secondary
info: applications, scholarships, travel opportunities etc
• Visit post secondary web sites for info on admissions, scholarships, and
more
• Create a file of all information you find that interests you – particularly
deadlines!!
• Make an appointment with a counselor if you have more specific questions
or concerns
Upcoming Events
• Throughout the
year, events and
opportunities for
information will be
posted on the
counselling website
and on the TV
announcements
Post-Secondary Liaison Visits
•UBC- October 22th Noon Sullivan
Library
•Mount Royal October 23rd Noon
•BC PSI’s -October 15th. Sign up
outside career centre next week.
•Grad transition seminars Oct 7
and 8