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Class of 2013 Parent Meeting

Class of 2013 Parent Meeting. Counsellors Deb Noonan Surnames A-F Gareth Luke Surnames G-M Lori Welsh Surnames N-Z Jan Cochrane: Guidance Secretary. Credit Checks.

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Class of 2013 Parent Meeting

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  1. Class of 2013 Parent Meeting Counsellors Deb Noonan Surnames A-F Gareth Luke Surnames G-M Lori Welsh Surnames N-Z Jan Cochrane: Guidance Secretary

  2. Credit Checks • Credit checks for all Grade 12 students will be done over the next week. A Potential Graduation List will then be posted. 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.

  3. Graduation Requirements • TOTAL OF 18 CREDITS • 3 ENGLISH 10,11, and 12 • 2 MATH • 2 SCIENCE (Sci10, Bio11, Phy 11,Chem 11) plus one other • 2 credits from (Math, Science OR Tech) • 1 Canadian Studies (MkQ10,Can.His11,ACS11) • 1 GLOBAL STUDIES (GGS12/HGS12) • 1 FINE ARTS (Visual Art, Music or Drama) • 1 PAL or PHE • No more than 7 grade 10 credits towards 18 mandatory credits • Min. 5 grade 12 credits

  4. University Prep Courses • Dal Continuing Education • NSCC • SMU Continuing Education

  5. What Next?Work Social Insurance # Resume References Benefits Opportunities for Training and Advancement

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. NSCC • NSCC Programs

  9. What Next?University • 4 year Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degree (BA, BSc, BComm, BEng, etc) • Majors, minors, concentrations • 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

  10. Admission Requirements Queen's Admission Requirements Business Requirements

  11. Admission Averages • McGill Admission Standards • Queen's Admssion Standards

  12. 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)

  13. IB Students • MUN and IB Credits • Dal and IB Credits

  14. Application Process • Online • Many institutions within the Atlantic provinces have a March 15th 2013 deadline to be considered for Entrance Scholarships based on marks. • 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? • Order Transcripts from the guidance secretary (Mrs Cochrane) $1 per transcript • NSCC – Apply NOW! http://www.nscc.ca/sites/real/index.asp

  15. Online Applications • MSVU Application

  16. Career Cruisingweb 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.

  17. HWHS Guidance Website • Guidance website

  18. Ontario Schools Ontario Universities: • Central Application www.ouac.on.ca • $130 for first three; $42 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

  19. U.S.A. Schools • SAT/ACT www.collegeboard.com has all pertinent information and registration • $81+ US fee • SAT Registration # - 825400 • Upcoming dates: Oct. 6,Nov 3,Dec 1 • Walk on (if space available, extra)

  20. 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)

  21. Admission Deadlines • March 1st Acadia; 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 ASAP.

  22. How to finance my education! • Register with on-line scholarship/awards search sites. http://www.studentawards.com • Check with parents’ employment /union and with students’ employer. • Check with 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 ). • Check the wall outside Guidance Office for posted information. • Scholarship, bursary and award opportunities are updated on a regular basis on the guidance website (info also available in binder located in guidance).

  23. Entrance Awards Check post-secondary institution website for named entrance awards (and deadline dates!). Somerequire a separate application. • Dal Entrance Awards SMU Money Matters

  24. 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.

  25. HWHS School-Based Awards/Prizes • $100 to $1000 • Most are sponsored by community groups such as the Freemasons, Lions’ Clubs, Heritage / Cultural Organizations, political parties, etc. • Different criteria: financial need, disability, post-secondary program or institution, where you live, political ridings, etc. • Complete a Student Awards Application online, starting December 1 to final deadline April 1, 2013. DEADLINE April 1, 2013

  26. $$$$$ • 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)

  27. Student Loans • Applications for September 2013 will be available on-line end of May, 2013. www.canlearn.ca www.studentloans.ednet.ns.ca

  28. Website resources • www.aucc.ca • www.studentawards.com • www.scholarshipscanada.com • www.canlearn.ca • www.studentloans.ednet.ns.ca

  29. Visiting Institutions • Many institutions visit our school for presentations. 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

  30. Upcoming Events Open Houses • Dal Oct 12thwww.dal.ca/openhouse • SMU www.smu.ca/openhouse • MSVU Oct 19th • Kings Oct. 26th • NSCC Ongoing Test Drives www.nscc.ca • AARAO (Annual Post-Secondary Expo: Monday, October 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m. in gymnasium) • Gr. 12 IB Parent Meeting in October

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