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CAREER CENTRE What does the Career Centre have to offer?

CAREER CENTRE What does the Career Centre have to offer?. Information Within the Career Centre. Career Information Post Secondary Information Scholarship Information Resume Cover Letter What Can I do With a Degree in? Partnership Programs. Appointment Book.

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CAREER CENTRE What does the Career Centre have to offer?

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  1. CAREER CENTREWhat does the Career Centre have to offer?

  2. Information Within the Career Centre • Career Information • Post Secondary Information • Scholarship Information • Resume • Cover Letter • What Can I do With a Degree in? • Partnership Programs

  3. Appointment Book

  4. University and College View Books

  5. BulletinBoard Scholarship Information

  6. \ Events & Open Houses at Universities and Colleges Information Sessions SAT Registration and Test Dates Admission Starts and Deadlines Career Fair Dates PSI Date Large Scholarship Deadlines Important Dates leading up to Graduation

  7. Grad Newsletter Online at the school’s website under Graduation Hard copies in the Career Centre and outside main office.

  8. Post-Secondary Information • Which University or College is right for you? • Tuition Costs • Deadlines for applying • Admission requirements • When to self-report your grades • Housing

  9. PSI EveningTuesday, October 8th • Emily Carr University • Kwantlen Polytechnic University • University of the Fraser Valley • Quest University • Simon Fraser University • University of Victoria • Thompson Rivers University • Trinity Western University • University of Northern B.C. • Corpus Christi College • Nicola Valley Institute • Camosun College • Douglas College • BCIT Session 1: 6:00 – 6:35 p.m. Session 2: 6:40 – 7:15 p.m. Mini-fair: 7:25 – 8:00 p.m.

  10. Going to University or College in the United States? • SAT tests are at Meadowridge School. • Test Dates are: November 2, December 7, January 25, May 3 and June 7. • Register early. • SAT has free practice tests, sample practice questions and a question of the day available on their website. • The Career Centre and library have more information and materials for preparing and studying. • http://www.collegeboard.org/

  11. Work Experience/Volunteer Opportunities • Weekly Bulletin with current Work Experience/Volunteer opportunities.

  12. Tuition Costs • VIU: $4,518 Books $1,500 • UFV: $4,635 Books $1,600 • UVIC: $4,959 Books $2,000 • Douglas: $5,115 Books $1,610 • SFU: $5,429 Books $1,500 • UNBC: $5,575 Books $1,800 • UBC: $5,624 Books $1,300 • Kwantlen: $6,173 Books $2,620 • Trinity: $21,678 Books $1,200

  13. Post Secondary Admission Dates • University of British Columbia: Applications are open and the deadline is December 10, 2013. • University of Victoria: Applications are open and the deadline is February 28, 2014. • Simon Fraser University: Applications are open and the deadline is February 28, 2014. • University of the Fraser Valley: Applications are open and the deadline is January 31, 2014. • Kwantlen Polytechnic University: Applications begin November 1, 2013 and the deadline to apply is March 31, 2014. • University of Northern British Columbia: Applications are now open and the majority of the programs have a deadline of March 1, 2013. To automatically be entered for an entrance scholarship UNBC is encouraging students to apply by December 15, 2013. • Douglas College: Applications are open on October 15, 2013 and the deadline will depend on the program.

  14. There are thousands of scholarships • and awards that reward students for • academic and non-academic attributes: •  Where you bank •  Family in the military •  Organizations or Clubs • Volunteering • Sports • Where you live • Religion • Your heritage or what languages you speak • Disabilities • Employers

  15. Tips for Submitting a Great Scholarship • Do the appropriate background work and find out exactly what the specific scholarship is looking for. • Read the rules and regulations. • Expand on personal experience by discussing your work or volunteering. Explain how it fits into your future plans. • Communicate your longer term goals. Scholarship providers want to know they are enhancing the life of a goal-oriented person. • Fill out a Brag Sheet to help those you are requesting a reference letter from. • Make a checklist for each scholarship and stay organized. • Plan ahead and don’t procrastinate. Give yourself plenty of time to fill out applications. You cannot accomplish this overnight. • Have your application proofed before you submit it. • Don’t miss deadlines!

  16. www.scholarshipscanada.com

  17. www.studentawards.com

  18. Scholarship of the Day http://www.mapleridgesecondary.ca/TAR.html Go to “Today at Ridge” to see a different scholarship posted every day.

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