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Grade 12 Advising . We can’t believe you’re graduating! Grad: Tuesday, June 29/10 Safe Grad Parent Recruitment: Thursday, October 22/09 (Theatre) Fashion Show – Friday, March 19/10. Credit Checks. Counsellors check every Grade 12 student Student has final responsibility
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Grade 12 Advising We can’t believe you’re graduating! Grad: Tuesday, June 29/10 Safe Grad Parent Recruitment: Thursday, October 22/09 (Theatre) Fashion Show – Friday, March 19/10
Credit Checks • Counsellors check every Grade 12 student • Student has final responsibility • Compulsory courses must be completed • You need 30 credits to graduate • FI students need 14 FI credits • 40 Community Service Hours
Credit Checks • A – F – Mrs. Trenholm • G – N – Ms. Yaholkoski • O – Z – Mr. Gomes
Postsecondary Programs and Opportunities • Universities • Public and private colleges • Technical Institutes • Apprenticeship Training • Private vocational schools • Cooperative Education Programs • The Workplace • Experience, travel and discover
Differences between university and community college • University is based on theory – for example, you may study the different theories of transmitting electricity and try to discover a better one. • Community College courses are practical in nature – for example, you will learn how to manufacture an electrical wire, how to install it and how to repair it.
Differences (continued) • Universities see themselves as creators of new information. They are academic in nature and resemble a continuation of high school • Community colleges are career oriented programs where you learn to apply the knowledge gained. • Universities and colleges are offering more and more joint and co-op programs.
Differences (continued) • University tuition is $$$$/credit course • 1 full year (30 credit hours) - $5000. + • Tuition at Red River will vary depending on the program - $3,000. to $8,000. • University – academic performance is a factor for admission to certain faculties • Community college – everyone who meets the requirements is accepted. First come, first served. Wait list if program is full.
General University Entrance Requirements at UM & UW • 30 credits which satisfy Manitoba Education’s high school program • 6 credits at the Grade 12 level (PE40F + 5) • 3-40S courses off approved list • One credit of English with 60% • Average of 70% (UofM) & 65% (UofW) on top 3-40S courses including EN & MA • UofW – no mark below 60% • MA40SC & PY40S used for admission, not scholarships
College Admission Requirements • Generally – Manitoba Grade 12 high school diploma • Admission requirements vary greatly between programs (Check handbook) • First come, first served - Apply early • May be waiting lists (1– 4 yrs) • English, Math & Science are recommended
Private Voc. Schools & Colleges • Investigate, compare, visit schools & ask • Registered by Manitoba Education & Training? • Recognized diploma upon graduation? • Admission test? Course outline? • Attendance policy? Student services? • Work experience? Co-op program? • Cost of tuition, books, labs, etc. • Jobs available upon graduation? Salary expectations? • % employed in field of study? Job placement?
Career Exploration Research • Career Cruising Computer Program • Attend an Open House • Find a mentor, take a class, volunteer, work part-time, do some research
Out of Province University Entrance Requirements • University entrance requirements vary from university to university • Use the internet to check entrance requirements • University Fair (Canadian Universities) will be at Collège Sturgeon Heights on Thursday, November 5th (afternoon 1:30 – 3:30 pm)
Important Deadlines • December 1 – Advanced Early Admission Applications Based on Grade 11 marks(qualifies students for early acceptance and early admission scholarships) UofM – 92.5% UofW – 65% • February 19 – U of M Early Admission deadline • March 1 – U of W Early Admission deadline (must meet these deadlines to be considered for a scholarship)
University of WinnipegEntrance Scholarships • Based on best 5 Grade 12 credits from Approved List of courses (See p. 36 of handbook) • $4000.00 – highest average applying • 95% or higher 2,250.00 • 90 – 94% 1,750.00 • 86– 89.9% 1,100.00 • 80 –85.9% 800.00 • U of M – tiering starts at 85% average • Please refer to p. 59 in U of M handbook
Scholarship Preparation • Marks – Different mark requirements for each scholarship • Community Service –Have you volunteered your time in the community? • Extra-Curricular – What activities are you involved in (sports, drama, music)? • Cultural Connections – Special scholarships exist for Italian, Philipino, Polish, Aboriginal, etc. • Specific Careers – scholarships are available for engineering, teaching, chartered accountants, etc. • Work Place – some work places have scholarships available. Check with your parents for their place of employment. (Wendy’s, Tim Hortons, Credit Union, Canadian Legion, etc.)
Preparation is the Key! • Strong Transcript of Marks – Keep your grades up and take a challenging curriculum. • Build a Team – Admission process is not something you can do on your own – parents, teachers, counsellors, friends and relatives can help you. • Make a List – Note your interests and determine what you are looking for in a post-secondary institution. • Visit – Go and visit the different institutions – Open Houses for U. of M., U. of W. and Red River are in February. Talk to delegates at the University Fair. • Get Organized – Pay attention to important dates, application requirements and deadlines. Who will write your reference letters? Give them time to prepare. Start your essays early.
Your Future depends on you! • It is up to you to explore career choices that suit you. • Choose a post-secondary institution that is the right fit for you. • Research what is available in scholarships and if you are eligible to apply. • It’s time consuming, but well worth your effort!
University/College? • Are you motivated? • Are you ready to commit? • There are other options – Travel, work-study programs, taking a year off to work, colleges, technical trades, armed forces, apprenticeship programs, to name a few.
Grade 12 Post-Secondary in Sturgeon Heights – Theatre • University of Manitoba – Oct. 5 @ 9:40 • University of Winnipeg – Oct. 9 @ 9:40 • Red River College – Oct. 16 @ 9:40 • Please sign up in Guidance Office • Presentations in Theatre