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Leah Ann Cameron A-F Alanna Campbell G-M Lori Welsh N-Z
Credit Checks
Credit checks for all Grade 12 are underway (for graduation NOT post-secondary requirements) A Potential Graduation List will be posted by the end of the month. Students should check that they are on it and that their legal names are spelled correctly.
Grade 12 students are encouraged to make an appointment with their Guidance Counsellors to ensure things are in place to support their future academic plans.
Graduation Requirements
TOTAL OF 18 CREDITS 3 ENGLISH 10,11, and 12 2 MATH 2 SCIENCE (Sci10, Bio11, Phy 11,Chem 11) plus one 2 OTHER (Math, Science OR Tech) 1 Canadian STUDIES (MkQ10,CanHis11,Acs11) 1 GLOBAL STUDIES (Ggs12/Hgs12) 1 FINE ARTS (Art, Music or Drama) 1 PAL,PHE or Yoga No more than 7 grade 10 credits towards 18 mandatory credits Min. 5 grade 12 credits
University Prep Courses
Dal Continuing Education NSCC SMU Continuing Education
What Next?
Work
Social Insurance # Resume References Benefits Opportunities for Training and Advancement
What Next?
Gap Year
Travel (passport, travel/work visa, financing) Volunteering (do the research) Au Pair Academic upgrading – NSCC, Correspondence, Night School, Flecs, Part-time study
What next?
College
Diplomas or Certificates – one or two year programs Generally have COOP placements or internships NSCC, NBCC, Ontario Colleges (OCAS), numerous colleges across Canada
NSCC
NSCC Programs If you have a seat, send a current transcript before September 30 th .
What Next?
University
4 year Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degree (BA, BSc, BComm, BEng, etc) majors, minors, concentration COOP Minimum acceptance average vs application average (check) Can transfer some credits and switch degrees Scholarship decisions and entrance to limited programs will be based on grade 11 marks (predictors) and first semester marks this year
Admission Requirements
Queen's Admission Requirements Business Requirements
Admission Averages
McGill Admission Standards Queen's Admssion Standards
Do the Research
Costs (travel, tuition, textbooks, supplies, residence/apartment, etc) Employability in the field Campus Activities and/or work opportunities Class size for first year classes Supports Available Talk to current/former students DEADLINES (Admission, scholarship, residence, etc)
IB Students
MUN and IB Credits Dal and IB Credits
Application Process
Online Many institutions within the Atlantic provinces have a March 1 th 2015 deadline to be considered for Entrance Scholarships based on marks.
st outside the Atlantic provinces, the date varies, usually earlier than above It is the Student’s responsibility to check with the school of his/her choice. Early Admissions?
NSCC – Apply NOW! http://www.nscc.ca/sites/real/index.asp
Online Applications
MSVU Application
Career Cruising web site
What is Career Cruising? How do you use it?
Simply visit the link on HWHS home page or go to www.careercruising.com
The username is halifax and the password is west.
HWHS Guidance Website
Guidance website
Ontario Schools
Ontario Universities: Central Application www.ouac.on.ca
$130 for first three; $44 for each additional school; plus supplementary fees ranging from $59 (Carleton University) to $90 (U of T) Send transcripts directly to the institution/s (request them from HWHS guidance office) Ontario Colleges: • • • Central Application http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/portal/page/portal/ONTCOL/Home $95
U.S.A. Schools
SAT/ACT www.collegeboard.com
information and registration has all pertinent $81+ US fee SAT Registration # - 825400 Upcoming dates: Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 6, Jan 24 Walk on (if space available, extra)
Private Post Secondary Institutions
• • • • • • • • Examples: • Centre for Arts and Technology • Hair Design Centre Atlantic Flight Attendant Academy Limited Canadian College of Massage Hydrotherapy Carpenter Millwright Trades College (CMTC) Inc.
ICT ® Northumberland College Maritime School of Paramedicine Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education Society Nova Scotia Firefighters School Ravensberg College (police cadet training)
Admission Deadlines
March 1 st Acadia, SFX; March 15th Dal, SMU, MSVU ( to be considered for Grade(%) Based Entrance Scholarships, Atlantic Provinces) Always check individual schools and programs NSCC – Apply NOW (check program openings on website). If you applied in your grade 11 year, you must send them a transcript by Sept. 30 th .
How to finance my
Register with on-line scholarship/awards search sites.
http://www.studentawards.com
Check with parents’ employment /union, students’ employers and community organizations if you are involved (i.e. Boys and Girls Club,Church, cadets, scouts, guides….).
Announcements at HWHS (available on HWHS homepage , link to announcements on left ) and wall outside Guidance.
Scholarship, bursary and award opportunities are updated on a regular basis on the guidance website (info also available in binder located in guidance).
Visit from NS Student Assistance TBA
Entrance Awards
Check post-secondary institution website for named entrance awards (and deadline dates!). Some require a separate application.
Dal Entrance Awards SMU Money Matters
African-Nova Scotian,First Nations & Indigenous Black Students Scholarship / Awards Please self-identify to your counsellor if you qualify for these awards to ensure your course load meets the various criteria.
HWHS School-Based Awards/Prizes
$100 to $1000 Most are sponsored by community groups such as the Freemasons, Lion’s Club, political parties, etc.
Different criteria: financial need, disability, post-secondary program or institution, where you live, political ridings, extra curricular involvement.
Complete a Student Awards Application online in December.
DEADLINE April 1, 2015
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Student Line of Credit: Secured through bank- Draw only what funds you need (interest starts the moment you take the money out) Student Loan: (Interest starts 6 months after you graduate)
Student Loans
Applications for September 2015 will be available on line June, 2015.
www.canlearn.ca
www.studentloans.ednet.ns.ca
Visiting Institutions
Many institutions visit our school for presentations; most during the lunch hour. As well, all institutions offer campus visits/tours. It is highly recommended that students visit before making their final decision on a school. Open houses, campus tours, test drives
Upcoming Events
Open Houses (proof of attendance)
Dal Oct 25 th www.dal.ca/openhouse SMU Nov. 15 + others www.smu.ca/openhouse MSVU Nov.14
Kings Oct. 18 NSCC Ongoing Test Drives www.nscc.ca
AARO Monday, October 6 th 9:30-11:30 Gr. 12 IB Parent Meeting in October
Information Sessions
Starting mid-October A, B, C, D and lunch Sign up in Guidance Office Potential Topics: University Applications, Scholarships, Engineering, Nursing & Science, NSCC Programs, Commerce and Arts
Self-Advocacy