Transcript Preparing for Post-Secondary

October 16, 2014
Presentation Outline
 Graduation Requirements Review
 Post-Secondary Options
 Applying to post-secondary
 Admission Requirements
 CareerCruising
 Paying for Post-Secondary
 Scholarships
Graduation Requirements
2014-2015
You Need a minimum of 17 Credits to Graduate. This must include:
The following 7 Compulsory credits
Grade 11
English 11 (2 credits)
Math 11 (1 credit)
Science (or approved Technology Course) (1 credit)
Modern History 11 (1 credit)
Fine Arts/Life Role Development cluster (1 credit)
Grade 12
English 12 (1 credit)
You must also have:
 English 12 and a minimum of 4 other credits at the Grade 12 Level.
 Successful completion of the English Language Proficiency Assessment
*or approved exemption
 Post Intensive French (PIF) 10 or French Immersion Language Arts (FILA) 10
* Or approved exemption
 Two Grade 10 Math Courses – GMF 10 and NRF 10
Fine Arts / Life Role Courses
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Visual Arts 110 / 120
Individual and Family Dynamics 120
Music 112 / 122
Co-op Ed 120
Theatre Arts 120
Outdoor Pursuits 110
Reading Tutor 120
Physical Education Leadership 120
Entrepreneurship 110
Graphic Arts & Design 110
Wellness 110
Local Option Courses
 Theatre Arts 110
 Advanced Theatre Studies 120 (p)
 Advanced Training Principles 120
 F.I. Co-op (2 or 3 credits)
 Site Layout & Foundations 110
 Mandarin 120
 Media Production 120
Reminder: Students can only count 2 local
options towards the 17 credits necessary to
graduate. However, students may take more if
they will have more than the minimum 17
credits at graduation.
Life after High School
 Work
 Apprenticeship
 College
 University
 Other (Gap Year, Volunteering,
Exchange Program, etc…)
Apprenticeship
 About 80% of the apprentice's training is done on-the-
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job. The remaining 20% involves technical (in-school)
training (usually NBCC).
A minimum of Grade 12 or the equivalent to Grade 12 is
required to enter into an apprenticeship program.
Apprenticeship is the only career route where one can
earn a wage while learning a trade.
Over 50 Apprenticeable Occupations
www.gov.nb.ca/apprenticeship
College
 Offers more direct training for specific occupations
 Examples: NBCC, Oulton’s, Eastern College, Jon
Raymond, etc…
 Typically college programs have a limited enrollment.
Therefore, it is important to get applications in sooner
rather than later.
 NBCC began processing applications on Nov. 1.
 Other colleges: Check websites for application
deadlines
University
 Many universities throughout Canada and beyond
 Admission requirements vary but on average you need
minimum of 5 Grade 12 courses (including English) in
university approved courses. (May need upwards of 6
courses in some universities outside of Atlantic
Canada.)
 If applying to certain program (ex. Bachelor of Science,
Bachelor of Engineering, etc…)
 Typically need an average of 70+% in the courses used
for admission. May need higher for specific programs.
Applying to College / University
 Select the program
 Select the post-secondary institutions that offer the program
 Check admission requirements
 Arrange a campus visit
 Apply (mostly on-line)
 Arrange to have transcripts sent (at least two; in February &
June)
Transcripts
 A record of the credits you have in high school. Used
for application for post-secondary.
 Transcripts have to be requested from the main office
by completing a “Transcript Request Form”.
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Picked up by the student.
No cost
 Official Transcripts
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Sent directly to college / university by the office
Costs: $2 per transcript to mail; $1 per transcript to fax
Admission Requirements
 College Programs
 A wide range of requirements varying from high school
diploma or equivalency to high school diploma with
higher level math and science courses.
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Bricklaying at NBCC requires High School Diploma or
Equivalency
Civil Engineering Technology at NBCC requires High
School Diploma or Equivalency, Pre-Calculus 11, Total of 2
Sciences including at least one from Bio 11 or 12, Physics 11 or
12, Chemistry 11 or 12.
Admission Requirements
 Universities
 Requirements vary from university to university.
 Generally a minimum of five University Approved
Credits is required for Maritime universities
 Ontario universities generally require a minimum of six
University Approved credits.
 It is recommended to have at least one or more
acceptable credits than the required minimum. This can
especially helpful for entrance scholarships.
Canadian universities typically
accept these electives:
 Pre-Calculus 12A/B
 Economics 120
 Foundations of
 French 122
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Mathematics 12
 FI Language Arts 120
Biology 121/122
 Physics 121/2
Canadian Geography 120  Political Science 120
Canadian History 120
Canadian Literature 120
FI Canadian History 120
Chemistry 121/2
Check with the university when
considering using the following
electives:
 Business Org. & Man. 120  Music 120
 Coop Ed 120
 Theatre Arts 120
 Computer Science 120
 Visual Arts 120
 Enviro Science 120
 PE Leadership 120
 Intro. to Accounting 120
 Journalism 120
 Law 120
 Media Studies 120
CareerCruising
 Username: bernice
 Password: macnaughton
 Assessments: Interests, Skills, Learning Styles
 Career Information: (tasks, salary, required education,
etc…)
 Education Information: (College / University
information, Program information)
Paying for Post-Secondary
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Parental Assistance
Summer Employment
Part time Employment
Student Loans
Scholarships
Savings
Bank Loans / Credit Lines
Government Incentives
* More information on student loans will be available in the
new year.
Scholarships
 www.studentawards.com
 www.scholarshipscanada.com
 http://aesdscholarships.weebly.com
 https://twitter.com/aesd_Guidance
 Graduate Profile Form – complete and forward to Mr.
Harris
 Update resume
 Find references
 Create scholarship folder to help keep organized
Education and Training Expo
 Moncton Coliseum
 October 23
 9am – 2pm
 4pm – 7pm (open to the public)
 October 24
 9am – 12pm (BMHS Grade 11 and 12 students will be
going during this time)
 www.expoeducationexpo.com
Final Thoughts…..
 High School Student Handbook Link
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http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/ASDE/SiteCollectionDocuments/high-school-handbook.pdf
 Visit CareerCruising. A wealth of information on a wide
variety of topics related to post-secondary
 Talk to / Visit / Get in contact with post-secondary schools
you are interested in.
 Open Houses; Individual tours; Information sessions; High
school visits
 Apply, apply, apply for scholarships. Create a file folder for
scholarship purposes.
 Talk to or Email us. If I do not know the information we
will be sure to find out and/or put you in touch with the
person who can provide it.
Contact info.
 Phone number:
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Mr. Harris (surnames A-G; scholarships) 856-2661
Ms. Allison (surnames H-Z) 856-3422
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[email protected]
[email protected]
 Students can also make an appointment by
completing the appointment request forms in the
guidance area.