Transcript CLASS OF 2009 - Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School

Review of credits
University & Community College
Requirements
 Transcripts
 Letters of Reference
 Scholarships/Awards
 Helpful sites
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3 English
2 Math
2 Science
2 from Math/Sci/Tech
Canadian History or Gaelic Studies 11
Global History or Geography 12
1 Fine Art
1 Phys Ed
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No more than 7 credits can be grade 10
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FIVE credits must be grade 12
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18 credits in total to graduate
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To graduate with Honors you must have
90% or better in English 12 and 4 other
academic subjects..........
and eligible to be ranked in grade 11
same rules apply.......
>90% in English 11 & 4 academic grade
11 courses
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Same rules as above, BUT at least 4 courses
in both grade 11 and grade 12 must be at
the advanced level ie. Pre Cal and Cal are
considered advanced level courses
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CHECK INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL
CALENDARS/WEBSITES FOR REQUIREMENTS
Generally speaking, minimum average of
75% in English and top 4 academic
subjects is expected in both grade 11 and
grade 12
For St. F. X. - No Failures, Any REQUIRED
courses must be above 65%
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Limited enrollment programs such as:
Engineering
Nursing
Kinetics
Information Systems
Nutrition
All require marks minimally in the
80's
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Early Admittance – NOT ALL Universities
have early admittance – you must check
ST. F. X. Early Admittance
decisions are made after Oct 15
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Must have above 80% in English and top 4
academic subjects in grade 11
Average will be calculated from grade 11
subjects required for program you are
making application to
** Nursing requires 85%
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Include:
RESUME
2 Reference Letters from teachers
Completed Application
Fee
Transcript
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SEE MRS. PICARD IN GUIDANCE
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COMPLETE ‘EARLY ADMITTANCE’ SHEET
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RETURN TO MRS. PICARD
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You fill out transcript request form in
October if you are applying for early
admission. In January for regular
admittance.
Mrs. Picard prints your transcript and
sends it to the University you are applying
to.
IB students must see Mrs. MacDonald for
transcripts
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CHECK INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS, many of
them differ eg.
McGill is December 1
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MARCH 1 is deadline for many schools
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Entrance criteria vary widely depending on
program you want
Check calendar/website
NOVA SCOTIA
www.nscc.ca
ONTARIO
www.ouac.on.ca/105/
Western Provinces/other Atlantic Provinces
Check for individual websites
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ANYONE INTERESTED IN APPLYING TO
NSCC IS URGED TO APPLY BY
NOVEMBER 1
WHY SO
EARLY????????????????
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Admissions is done on a first come first
served basis.
This means that you may have the better
qualifications in June, but someone else got
your “seat” before you applied on March 1.
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Putting your application in on November 1
gives everyone a better chance of being
admitted for September 2014 classes.
You can always change your mind, if you
decide not to attend NSCC in the
end!!!!!!!!!!!
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What is needed to apply?
Download application – nscc.ca
Complete application
Include resume, fee & transcript
Transcript must be in a sealed envelope
Mail to Halifax
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If you attended a High School outside NS for
any part of grades 10-12 YOU must contact
that school and have your transcript
forwarded to the school(s) you are applying
to.
If you are enrolled in Distance Education
courses ensure those marks are entered on
your transcript-if not see guidance
If you are accepted under Early Admissions a
transcript must still be sent in February with
final first term marks AND again in JUNE
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Transcripts can be included with your
application.
How do you get your
transcript?????
You will fill out a request form in October,
and pick up your transcript from Mrs.
Picard in the Guidance office when it is
ready.
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Your completed application and fee arrive at
the admissions office of the university.
Your transcript arrives at the admissions
office of the
University
Admissions staff add your transcript to your
application and put it in your file
St.F. X. – References are only mandatory for
Scholarship applicants ie 85% and up
However, if you feel the additional
information would help in admissions,
include your resume
Allow 2 weeks for reference to be completed
Print copy of your resume
Give your resume to a teacher or coach who
is comfortable giving you a reference
Check University site, not all schools require a
letter of reference
ALLOW TWO WEEKS –GOOD LETTERS TAKE
TIME
Universities/Community Colleges admit
based on
February, first term, grade 12 marks.
Awards are also based on February grade 12
marks and most are guaranteed
85-89% $500
90 – 94% $1000
ABOVE 95% ($1500-$8000/YR)
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Many awards are announced on the P.A.
System – Listen carefully!!!!!
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Each Monday the Guidance Bulletin is
posted on the bulletin board in the
Guidance Office and in the Grade 12 area.
All awards are posted on that Bulletin
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Guidance Bulletin is also available online:
www.drjohngillis.ednet.ns.ca
Click on Calendar
Click on month
Click on Guidance Bulletin
This is added each Monday of every week
from September to June
All awards received in the office are posted
on the bulletin
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Deadlines are just that
If you do not meet deadlines
your application
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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A booklet outlining all community awards
will be available in LATE FEBRUARY from
the Guidance Office.
YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR
ANY AWARDS YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR!!!!
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Update your resume
Research schools and programs you want
ie you can use the sites below, they are a
great source of information.
Listen carefully to the announcements
each day
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Check the Guidance Bulletin either in the
Guidance Office, the Grade 12 Bulletin Board,
or online
If your program/school requires letters of
reference – ask teacher/coaches etc well in
advance so they have time to do a good letter
for you
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If you are eligible for early admittance:
Fill out transcript request form – they are
available in the Guidance Office
Complete your application and have it to the
admissions office by the stated deadline
NOT ALL SCHOOLS OFFER EARLY
ADMITTANCE
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Notify all post-secondary schools applied to
– accept or decline admission offers
Notify all post-secondary schools offering
scholarships – accept or decline
Notify Guidance Office (Mrs. Picard)of
Awards/Scholarships accepted so they can be
announced Graduation night
Send final transcript you receive at
Graduation to school you will be attending
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YOU will receive 2 copies of your transcript at
Graduation
YOU are responsible to send your final
transcript to the school you are attending!!!!
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www.canlearn.ca
www.scholarshipsandawards.com
www.studentawards.com
www.scholarshipscanada.com
www.artsalive.com (performing arts website)
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MAKE IT YOUR BEST
GOOD EFFORT
BE DILIGENT
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY
THIS WILL MAKE YOUR TRANSITION TO POST
SECONDARY MUCH EASIER
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COME TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE IF
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YOU NEED INFORMATION
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WE ARE THERE TO HELP YOU!!!!!