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Preparing for Post-Secondary

Preparing for Post-Secondary. October 16, 2014. Presentation Outline. Graduation Requirements Review Post-Secondary Options Applying to post-secondary Admission Requirements CareerCruising Paying for Post-Secondary Scholarships. Graduation Requirements 2014-2015.

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Preparing for Post-Secondary

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  1. Preparing for Post-Secondary October 16, 2014

  2. Presentation Outline • Graduation Requirements Review • Post-Secondary Options • Applying to post-secondary • Admission Requirements • CareerCruising • Paying for Post-Secondary • Scholarships

  3. Graduation Requirements 2014-2015 You Need a minimum of 17 Credits to Graduate. This must include: The following 7 Compulsory credits Grade 11 English 11 (2 credits) Math 11 (1 credit) Science (or approved Technology Course) (1 credit) Modern History 11 (1 credit) Fine Arts/Life Role Development cluster (1 credit) Grade 12 English 12 (1 credit) You must also have: • English 12 and a minimum of 4 other credits at the Grade 12 Level. • Successful completion of the English Language Proficiency Assessment *or approved exemption • Post Intensive French (PIF) 10 or French Immersion Language Arts (FILA) 10 * Or approved exemption • Two Grade 10 Math Courses – GMF 10 and NRF 10

  4. Fine Arts / Life Role Courses • Visual Arts 110 / 120 • Individual and Family Dynamics 120 • Music 112 / 122 • Co-op Ed 120 • Theatre Arts 120 • Outdoor Pursuits 110 • Reading Tutor 120 • Physical Education Leadership 120 • Entrepreneurship 110 • Graphic Arts & Design 110 • Wellness 110

  5. Local Option Courses • Theatre Arts 110 • Advanced Theatre Studies 120 (p) • Advanced Training Principles 120 • F.I. Co-op (2 or 3 credits) • Site Layout & Foundations 110 • Mandarin 120 • Media Production 120 Reminder: Students can only count 2 local options towards the 17 credits necessary to graduate. However, students may take more if they will have more than the minimum 17 credits at graduation.

  6. Life after High School • Work • Apprenticeship • College • University • Other (Gap Year, Volunteering, Exchange Program, etc…)

  7. Apprenticeship • About 80% of the apprentice's training is done on-the-job. The remaining 20% involves technical (in-school) training (usually NBCC). • A minimum of Grade 12 or the equivalent to Grade 12 is required to enter into an apprenticeship program. • Apprenticeship is the only career route where one can earn a wage while learning a trade. • Over 50 ApprenticeableOccupations • www.gov.nb.ca/apprenticeship

  8. College • Offers more direct training for specific occupations • Examples: NBCC, Oulton’s, Eastern College, Jon Raymond, etc… • Typically college programs have a limited enrollment. Therefore, it is important to get applications in sooner rather than later. • NBCC began processing applications on Nov. 1. • Other colleges: Check websites for application deadlines

  9. University • Many universities throughout Canada and beyond • Admission requirements vary but on average you need minimum of 5 Grade 12 courses (including English) in university approved courses. (May need upwards of 6 courses in some universities outside of Atlantic Canada.) • If applying to certain program (ex. Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, etc…) • Typically need an average of 70+% in the courses used for admission. May need higher for specific programs.

  10. Applying to College / University • Select the program • Select the post-secondary institutions that offer the program • Check admission requirements • Arrange a campus visit • Apply (mostly on-line) • Arrange to have transcripts sent (at least two; in February & June)

  11. Transcripts • A record of the credits you have in high school. Used for application for post-secondary. • Transcripts have to be requested from the main office by completing a “Transcript Request Form”. • Unofficial Transcripts: • Picked up by the student. • No cost • Official Transcripts • Sent directly to college / university by the office • Costs: $2 per transcript to mail; $1 per transcript to fax

  12. Admission Requirements • College Programs • A wide range of requirements varying from high school diploma or equivalency to high school diploma with higher level math and science courses. • Examples: • Bricklaying at NBCC requires High School Diploma or Equivalency • Civil Engineering Technology at NBCC requires High School Diploma or Equivalency, Pre-Calculus 11, Total of 2 Sciences including at least one from Bio 11 or 12, Physics 11 or 12, Chemistry 11 or 12.

  13. Admission Requirements • Universities • Requirements vary from university to university. • Generally a minimum of five University Approved Credits is required for Maritime universities • Ontario universities generally require a minimum of six University Approved credits. • It is recommended to have at least one or more acceptable credits than the required minimum. This can especially helpful for entrance scholarships.

  14. Canadian universities typically accept these electives: • Pre-Calculus 12A/B • Foundations of Mathematics 12 • Biology 121/122 • Canadian Geography 120 • Canadian History 120 • Canadian Literature 120 • FI Canadian History 120 • Chemistry 121/2 • Economics 120 • French 122 • FI Language Arts 120 • Physics 121/2 • Political Science 120

  15. Check with the university when considering using the following electives: • Business Org. & Man. 120 • Coop Ed 120 • Computer Science 120 • EnviroScience 120 • PE Leadership 120 • Intro. to Accounting 120 • Journalism 120 • Law 120 • Media Studies 120 • Music 120 • Theatre Arts 120 • Visual Arts 120

  16. CareerCruising • Username: bernice • Password: macnaughton • Assessments: Interests, Skills, Learning Styles • Career Information: (tasks, salary, required education, etc…) • Education Information: (College / University information, Program information)

  17. Paying for Post-Secondary • Parental Assistance • Summer Employment • Part time Employment • Student Loans • Scholarships • Savings • Bank Loans / Credit Lines • Government Incentives * More information on student loans will be available in the new year.

  18. Scholarships • www.studentawards.com • www.scholarshipscanada.com • http://aesdscholarships.weebly.com • https://twitter.com/aesd_Guidance • Graduate Profile Form – complete and forward to Mr. Harris • Update resume • Find references • Create scholarship folder to help keep organized

  19. Education and Training Expo • Moncton Coliseum • October 23 • 9am – 2pm • 4pm – 7pm (open to the public) • October 24 • 9am – 12pm (BMHS Grade 11 and 12 students will be going during this time) • www.expoeducationexpo.com

  20. Final Thoughts….. • High School Student Handbook Link • http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/ASD-E/SiteCollectionDocuments/high-school-handbook.pdf • Visit CareerCruising. A wealth of information on a wide variety of topics related to post-secondary • Talk to / Visit / Get in contact with post-secondary schools you are interested in. • Open Houses; Individual tours; Information sessions; High school visits • Apply, apply, apply for scholarships. Create a file folder for scholarship purposes. • Talk to or Email us. If I do not know the information we will be sure to find out and/or put you in touch with the person who can provide it.

  21. Contact info. • Phone number: • Mr. Harris (surnames A-G; scholarships) 856-2661 • Ms. Allison (surnames H-Z)856-3422 • Email: • stephen.harris@nbed.nb.ca • krista.allison@nbed.nb.ca • Students can also make an appointment by completing the appointment request forms in the guidance area.

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