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Welcome to Carson Graham

Join us for an informative evening about graduation at Carson Graham School, including post-secondary options and transcript details. Learn about upcoming events, the diploma verification process, and steps for your future education.

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Welcome to Carson Graham

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  1. Welcome to Carson Graham Graduation Information Evening September 28, 2017

  2. Presentation Overview • Welcome • Grad Council/Events • Tracking Graduation Status • Post Secondary Options • Post-Secondary Admission Process • Transcripts • Scholarships/Bursaries

  3. The Grade 12 Team

  4. Grad Council Events • Theme Days • Winter Formal – Nov 21, 2017 • Grad Banquet – June 28th, 2018 • Graduation Ceremony – May 31st, 2018

  5. What is not organized/sanctioned by Carson Grad Council and school • Outside organizations (Etrips) • Big White Ski Weekend • Spring Break trips • After Grads/After Formals • If in doubt, please contact the school!

  6. Part Two • Graduation and beyond…

  7. Getting the record straight…

  8. Diploma Verification Report (DVR) Purpose of DVR’s: • verify the information sent to Ministry • double check all graduation requirements met • student’s responsibility to make sure the information on his/her Unofficial Transcript is accurate and to ensure missing requirements are being addressed as stated on the Unofficial Transcript • students will review their Unofficial Transcript as part of their initial Grad Trans assignment

  9. Transcripts • Unofficial transcripts available in Student Services • --Record of successfullycompleted Gr. 10, 11 & 12 courses • Official transcripts will be mailed home in August.

  10. Provincial Exams • The only provincial exam required for this year will be English or Communications 12. • Same format as previous years

  11. Possible Steps to the Future… Graduate Degree (s) 1 / 2 yrs Under-Grad Degree (s) – 4 / 5 yrs UniversityTransfer (s) – 1-2yr Diploma – 1 / 2 yrs Certificate– 8 m / 1 yr High school - Dogwood

  12. Grad Updates • Important need-to-know information for parents will be sent home by SynerVoice • Other information on the website: www.carsongraham.ca • Carson Graham Post-Secondary Facebook Page • Grad Council Facebook Page

  13. Beginning the search… Education Planner http://www.educationplannerbc.ca/ • create your own profile • search by area of study/program/length of program, etc. • links to school websites/aptitude tests, etc. Work BC http://www.workbc.ca • Career Information by region, career, training

  14. Research, Research, Research! Take advantage of… • Advising Sessions—make an appointment with an admissions advisor at the institution • The Canadian Universities Event Monday, October 2 • 1:00 – 3:00 Sutherland • 6:30 – 8:30 Rockridge • Post Secondary Event at Carson on Thurs, October 12th from 8:30-11:00am • Institution open houses/orientation sessions. Check individual institution websites for events.

  15. Shop at Home… • Post Secondary visits to Carson Graham: Bishops, Concordia October 12 – PSI BC visits Carson 8:30- 11:00 (UBC, Uvic, SFU, CapU, UNBC, BCIT, RMC, VCC + 9 more B.C. Institutions) October 13 – Boston University 10:10 October 19 – Western University 10:10 October 24 – Guelph 1:00 October 26 – UBC 7:00 P.M. October 30 – Calgary 1:00 November 3 – Ryerson 11:30

  16. If University or Univ. Transfer…. Faculties to consider: Dentistry Law Education Sciences Arts (Humanities Social Sciences) Commerce (Business) Faculties Applied Sciences Fine Arts Health Sciences MBA Medicine

  17. Not sure where • Factors to consider: • Program availability • Entrance grades • Location • Size of institution (small/mid/large) • Tuition cost • What else the institution has to offer • Family history • Other…..

  18. Admission Requirements… Check with Institution for: • General Requirements • Courses ( grade 11 & 12) • Second Language & Math requirements • English Language requirements • Faculty Requirements • Program Requirements • GPA • Courses used • Admissions averages

  19. Common Requirements Faculty of Business : En 12, Ma 12 + …… 12, ……. 12 Faculty of Engineering : En 12, Ma 12 , PH 12, CH 12 Faculty of Arts/Humanities : En 12 + 3 12’s Faculty of Sc: En 12 + Ma 12 + 1/2 Sc 12’s Leaving the province??….double check!!

  20. So many choices…..

  21. Career and Technical Programs… • BCIT • Justice Institute • Cap University • Vancouver Community College • Langara • Douglas • check websites !! • Lots of program choices • Entrance requirements vary • Waitlist possibilities, so check now. May be able to work on pre-prerequisites this year

  22. Part Three • The decision has been made…

  23. Application Process… BC –use “one stop web shop”www.educationplannerbc.ca Prairies –directly to their school website Ontario –use “one stop web shop”www.ouac.on.ca Quebec –directly to their school website Maritimes –directly to their school website KNOW YOUR PEN # (9 – digits)!!

  24. Admissions – how to apply • Apply on line at www.applybc.ca • Need PEN, Faculty(1st,2nd choice) • Pay Fee (Credit card) • Diploma Verification – Self Reporting • Check status

  25. What About My Grades? • Admission Averages • GPA based on Gr 12 courses – it varies • Self-reporting grades • 1st Term Grades • Electronic transmission of grades • 2nd Term Grades • PSI Form (Freedom of Information) After November. Will be a Grad Trans assignment. • Final Grades – August

  26. Post Secondary – In BC • “Early” admissions ??? • Self report grades – 2nd term (Mar/April) Universities confirm grades (early May) • Offers - May/June (earlier depends on GPA) • Acceptance – May/June • course registration -June (or later, depending on GPA)

  27. Once you apply on line • keep track of all applications – GT Binder / file folder • Will receive student # & info on how to access your student site • Look for contact info in confirmation email/letter • Check if additional/supplemental applications are needed • Continue to monitor account for any additional paperwork/deadlines etc.

  28. Part Four • Now you are committed…

  29. Financing your future Research, research, research……

  30. Scholarship Bursary Loan Parental contribution

  31. Scholarships/Awards… • Monetary • Based on academic merit or excellence in the area to which the award pertains • Other criteria may include • Leadership • Community service • Athletics • Excellence in the Fine Arts

  32. Entrance Scholarships • Academic achievement only • Guideline -some early Dec (UBC Dec 1st, SFU Jan 31st) – check websites! • Local Institutions Financial Aid and Awards: - SFU, UBC, UVIC, Cap U, BCIT, UNBC • Out of province – Check websites

  33. Ministry of Education Awards B.C. Achievement Scholarships • BC Achievement Scholarships are valued at $1250 and recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province. The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10, 11, and 12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements, including elective courses. No Application is necessary District Scholarships • There are 5500 District/Authority Scholarships, valued at $1250, distributed across school districts and independent school authorities that recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest or strength. • Application through the School Scholarship Committee in January

  34. School Based Scholarship Program • Pool of Scholarships and Bursaries • Decided at the School Level - Scholarship Committee • One application form – January application meeting. Due late January – Carson Scholarship application will be available online in January • General criteria includes: - academic standing - volunteer service - extracurricular involvement • Specific Criteria – depends on Scholarship or Bursary

  35. Additional Scholarships • Affiliation Scholarships • Sports/CUPE/workplace etc. • Sponsored by private organizations • Info and application deadlines are ongoing • Sometimes a parent or grandparent must be a member or employee • Check with employers! • RESEARCH required – many not be sent directly to schools

  36. Loans and Bursaries Bursaries – For financial need • Income statement/Budget • Family contribution • Non-Repayable Loans • Government program • Studentaidbc.ca • Repayable

  37. Scholarship info… • ‘Carson Graham Post Secondary’ on Facebook • Bulletin Board outside Counselling • www.scholarshipscanada.com

  38. Looking forward to a great year! Thank you for coming…

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