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Investigate why
you have a “0”
All boxes
need an
“X”
• Summer school marks?
• On-line marks?
• MyEd Transition last year?
Students’ extra-curricular activities may qualify them for external credits.
• Sports (National or Provincial)
• Dance
• Music
• 4 H Club
• Lifeguard
• Life Skill Courses
• Coaching
• Refereeing
• Scouts and Guides
• Technology
• First Aid Instructor
• Youth Development
There are many more….check out the government website for more details: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/graduation/getting-credit-to-
graduate/external-credentials/external-sport-credentials-program
Music + Dance – bring in scores from Exams
90% average or higher
in 1st, 2nd, and final term
Students must carry a minimum of five courses,
not including Grad Trans
Student Aide, Grad Trans, Resource, XCEL, and on-line courses are not included in
the calculation
Calculated after second report card
To stay off the list you:
UBC requires that the course is completed by February 1 if you are using the course for admission
WGSS needs the course 80% completed by May to remain on the Grad List
It is your responsibility to ensure your mark is provided to the Ministry of Education
Step 1:
Explore your options
Step 2:
Choose a program which interests you
Step 3:
Select 3-5 institutions which have the
program
Step 4:
Check the general and specific admission
requirements
Step 5:
Calculate the cost
Step 6:
Submit your application online
September ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------> December
October ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------> December
Pursuing studies after high school
Pursuing studies after high school
Step 6:
Apply for residency
Step 8:
Provide your marks
(Self-report?)
Step 7:
Keep a scholarship spreadsheet
(Note: Deadlines)
Step 10:
Accept your offer
Step 9:
Check your application status
Step 12:
Register for courses
Step 11:
Meet with an advisor
December -----------------------------------------> February
September -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------> September
December -------------------------------------------------------> March
January -------------------------------------------------------------------> June
June 1st June June July
Example Competitive Non-Competitive
(Open Admission)
Institution UFV UFV
Program B.Sc. B.A. in Criminology
Admission Academic GPA (ties are broken by
date of application)
Recorded* Date of
Application (all documents must
be submitted)
Registration
(for classes)
Entrance Average Application date can
influence registration
date
When to
apply?
Before the deadline,
e.g.
• Jan 15 (UBC) Dec 1 for major entrance
scholarship
• Jan. 31 (UFV)
When admissions opens:
October 1st of your
grade 12 year
Seats in
Program
Fill available spaces
with the highest
admission average
until faculty is full
Continue to accept
applications as space
permits
General Entrance Requirements
• English Requirement
• Math Requirement
• Second Language Requirement
1. Required courses
2. Minimum marks
3. Additional requirements (e.g.
portfolio; audition, supplemental
application, volunteer experience,
security clearance, physician’s note
verifying good health, interview, attend an
orientation session)
University of British Columbia - Vancouver
Faculty of Arts
English 11 (min 70%)
Language 11
Pre-Calculus Math 11 or
Foundations Math 12
An Approved Science 11
Social Studies 11
English 12 (min 70%)
3 other approved grade 12 courses*
**Economics requires: Pre-Calculus 12
Students without an additional Grade 12 language must take a language as part of their university studies
Must meet BC Graduation Requirements
Minimum average at Grad = 70%
Faculty of Sciences
English 11 (min 70%)
Language 11
Pre-Calculus Math 11
Chemistry 11
Physics 11
Social Studies 11
English 12 (min 70%)
Pre-Calculus 12 (min 67%)
2 other approved Gr. 12 courses including at least one of Bio 12, Chem 12, Physics 12 or Geology 12
Must meet BC Graduation Requirements
Minimum average at Grad = 70%
• English 11
• Socials Studies11
• Language 11 (can be beginner’s)
• Pre-Calculus 11 (min. 60%)
• Chemistry 11
• Physics 11
• English 12 (min. 60%)
• Pre-Calculus 12 (60%)
• Two of: Bio 12, Chem 12, Geog 12, Geo 12, or Phy 12
• English 11
• Social Studies 11
• Language 11 (can be beginner’s)
• Foundations of Math 11 or Pre-Cal 11 (min. 60%)
• An approved Science 11
• English 12 (min. 60%)
• 3 other approved grade 12 courses
Faculty of Arts
& Social Sciences Faculty of Science
Simon Fraser University
• English 11
• Pre-Calculus 11
• Chemistry 11
• Physics 11
• Social Studies 11
• English 12
• Pre-Calculus 12 (min. 67%)
• Two approved Science 12 courses (Biology, Chemistry,
Geology, Physics 12 )
Faculty of Humanities &
Social Sciences
Faculty of Science
University of Victoria
Faculty of Science Faculty of Arts
• English 11
• Pre-Calculus 11
• English 12 (min. “C+”)
• Pre-Calculus 12 (min. “B”)
• One of: Bio 12, Chem 12, Geog 12, or Phy 12 (min. “C+”)
• English 12 (min. C+)
• Two other approved Grade 12 courses (min. average of “B”)
University of the Fraser Valley
Starting
Institution
Program Destination
University
Program
Entry
Capilano Engineering – 1st
year
UBC, SFU, UVIC 2nd year
Engineering
Capilano Associate of Arts
Degree in Psych:
(Psychology)
UBC, SFU 3rd year
B.A.
Langara Associate of Arts:
Business
SFU, UBC, UVic 1st or 2nd year
Business
Langara Associate degree in
Computing Science
and Info Systems
Major BC
Universities
3rd year of
Computer
Science
Douglas Associate of Arts
Degree: focus on
Forensic Studies +
bridging requirements
BCIT 3rd year
B.Technology-
Forensic Invest.
Douglas Associate of Arts
degree-Future
Teachers
SFU, UBC 3rd year B.A -Meet admission
requirements for
PDP
Step 5:
How much will it cost?
Douglas SFU Savings
$4,110 per year* $6,750 per year* $2,640
$16,440 for 4 years $27,000 for 4 years $10,560
*per 5-course semester, including fees and bus pass, but not textbooks
Bachelor of Arts Comparison
Additional Costs for a Year
Textbooks & Supplies $2060
Living on Campus $5056
Food and Miscellaneous $4500
Other expenses $2000
Total Additional Costs: $13,616
Step 6:
Submit online application
BC: EducationPlannerBC.ca
AB: ApplyAlberta.ca
ON: OUAC.ON.ca
US: CommonApps.org
Workshop on Education Planner on
Monday, Oct. 17 in Library Annex during FLEX
Section 1: BC and Ontario
Section 2: Private
Section 3: Out of Province
You complete Section 2 + 3 after you have applied to the institution.
You can only select 6 institutions in Section 2 + 3.
Now
• Select ‘BC Electronic Schools’
• ‘OUAC’ if you are considering schools in Ontario
May
• If completed by May 1st your interim marks will be available to the institutions you selected
July
• By July 30th your final marks (transcript) will be sent to the institutions you selected
Institution Opens Award
Deadline
Early
Admission
Cost
UBC Aug. 22 Dec. 1 Dec. 1 $66.75
SFU Oct. 1 Jan. 31 Feb. 28 $90.00
U VIC Sept. 1 Feb. 28 Feb. 28 $73.25
BCIT Nov. 1 Aug. 5 Until program fills $90.00
Douglas Oct. 1 April 10 Until program fills
$31.00
KPU Nov. 1 April 10 March 1 $40.00
UFV Oct. 1 March 1 Jan. 31 $45.00
UNBC Sept. 1 Dec. 15 Dec. 15 $76.50
TRU Oct. 1 March 1 March 1 Nursing Jan. 15
$28.12
TWU Sept. 1 Feb. 28 Feb. 28 $50.00
Meet the deadlines
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www.wgsscareercentre.weebly.com
Occupation Exploration Career Field Trips, Workshops
Volunteer Opportunities Community based opportunities
Career Advising Appts. In-person or email [email protected]
Sign up for
Remind
Career
Newsletter
Join Grads 2017 – text: 778-650-5076 Code: 79k74g
Join Grads 2018 – text: 778-650-5076 Code: 7c49d
Calendar:
up-dated regularly
WGSS Careers (on homepage)
Select Current
Volunteer Opportunities
Post Secondary Handbook
Presentations
District Scholarship
Database + Handbook
sd35.bc.ca/students-parents/scholarship-information/scholarship-handbook/
Search Feature
Recognizes 55 well-rounded B.C. graduates. WGSS can nominate one student.
Must have demonstrated community service, both inside and outside their schools, and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career paths.
Recipients should exemplify competencies such as communication and digital literacy; critical thinking and problem-solving; collaboration and leadership; personal and social responsibility; global and cultural understanding; and creativity and innovation.
Winners will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition.
Applications due: January13, 2017 to Counselling Centre
A $1250 scholarship which recognizes
broad achievement in courses meeting
graduation program requirements
The 8000 top BC Graduates in 2016-
2017 with the highest cumulative average
Recipients must meet basic eligibility requirements in
addition to attaining a “B” (73%) or better on their Language
Arts 12 course
Based on students’ achievement in
Grades 10, 11 and 12 courses
The PTES is a $5000 voucher recognizing exceptional Grade 12 students planning to enter the field of teaching in through a BC Faculty of Education Program.
Application deadline: February 15, 2017
20 Awards Available
Secondary School Apprenticeship students must be a registered apprentice with the Industry Training Authority (ITA) while in high school in order to qualify for the $1000 scholarship
Minimum C+ average in courses numbered 12
Must successfully completed 16 credits of SSA Courses = 480 hours while in high school
Must report a minimum of 900 hours of work with ITA by Dec. 31 of the school year in which student turns 19
See Christy for more information
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in BC
• Must demonstrate superior achievement in any one of seven areas (see next slide)
• GPA for this scholarship includes other required academic courses in addition to 4 specialty courses numbered 11 or 12
• Minimum average GPA of 67% over Grade 11 + 12 year
• Voucher to be used for post-secondary studies: $1250
• Last year 32 students received this award
• Application available on WGSS Counselling Website in mid-January
• Application deadline: February 23rd
Category Example
Fine Arts e.g. Visual Arts, Drama, Music
Applied Skills e.g. Business Ed, Technology Ed., Home Ec.
Physical Activity e.g. Provincial/National Athlete + PE 11 or 12
Technical & Trades e.g. Carpentry, Auto, Cafeteria, Drafting, Metalwork
Indigenous Language & Culture e.g. Leadership at school + community with First Nations
International Languages e.g. at least 3 languages on transcript + English
Community Service e.g. exceptional volunteerism local + global
Scholarship Workshop – Dec 1 (Flex)
Info about applying for SD35 Awards
Date Event Time
Oct. 17 Education Planner Workshop Flex
Oct. 19 KPU Information Session Flex
Oct. 19 UBC Information Session 3:15 pm
Oct. 20 “Unlock Your Future” Scholarship Night 7:00 pm
Oct. 26 Western Information Session 3:00 pm
Oct. 27 UFV Individual Advising Sessions 9:00 – 11:00 am
Oct. 31 Emily Carr Info Session Flex
Nov. 10 TWU Info + Application Session Flex
Nov. 16 U of Guelph-Humber @ REMSS 3:00
Nov. 17 U of Alberta Information Session Flex
Nov. 23 McGill Info Session Flex
Dec. 1 WGSS/SD35 Scholarships Info. Flex
University and Scholarship Information Sessions
Date Event Time
Oct. 15 Quest University Open House 9:00 – 3:30
Oct. 21 KPU Richmond Open House 11:00 – 3:00
Oct. 21-22 TWU Preview Weekend 8:30 am – 4:00
Oct. 26 Experience VCC 4:00 – 7:00
Oct. 29 Vancouver Film School Open House 2:00 – 5:00
Nov. 9 KPU Langley Open House 4:00 – 7:30
Nov. 16 BCIT Big Info Session 5:00 – 8:00
Nov. 23 UBC PharmD Info Session 5:30
Nov. 23 Explore Capilano Info. Night 6:00 – 8:30
Nov. 26 UBC Speciality Program Day 10:00 – 3:00
Nov. 30 SFU Program Fair 5:30 – 8:00
Dec. 5 KPU Richmond Discovery Day 9:30 – 1:30
Dec. 5 U Vic Information Evening 7:00 – 9:00
Open House Learning Opportunities
Date Event Time
Oct. 18 Douglas - Nursing 5:00 pm
Oct. 19 KPU Health Science/B.Sc.N. 7:00 pm
Oct. 27 KPU Cloverdale – Trades Tours 4:00 pm
Nov. 9 VCC Certified Dental Assistance 5:30 pm
Nov. 30 BCIT Biomedical Engineering 6:00 pm
Dec. 3 Emily Carr: Portfolio Day 10 - 2
Dec. 14 BCIT Broadcast & Media Communications 5:30 pm
Sample Information Sessions
