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Planning Your Future

Planning Your Future. Options. Post-secondary studies/Job training High School Upgrading: Flexible Learning & Education Centre (day/night /summer school) Correspondence Nova Scotia Community College

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Planning Your Future

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  1. Planning Your Future

  2. Options • Post-secondary studies/Job training • High School Upgrading: Flexible Learning & Education Centre (day/night /summer school) Correspondence Nova Scotia Community College University Prep Programs High School

  3. More Options • Enter the workforce • Temporary work: time to solidify plans/ earn tuition/upgrade if needed • Work or volunteer with organizations in Canada or overseas • Travel: an education beyond the 4 walls of a school

  4. Talking the Talk Terminology: • Post-Secondary • Undergraduate/Graduate • Degree e.g. Bachelor’s, Master’s • Diploma • Tuition/Student fees • Faculty • Apprenticeship • Admission Requirements • Transcript

  5. NS Community CollegePrograms • Applied Arts and New Media • Business • Health and Human Services • Trades and Technology • School of Access – prep and transition programs www.nscc.ca

  6. NS Community CollegeEntrance Requirements • Apply Now! • Acceptance on first apply - first qualified basis • Grade 12 Diploma • Some programs have specific prerequisites e.g. math, science, university degree • Academic and Career Connections: - prep year for further programs includes math, communications, sciences - can gain credits toward some college programs or university pre-requisites • 2 + 2 Agreement

  7. UniversityEntrance Requirements • Admission requirements vary depending on the institution. Check with each institution! • Required averages usually in the range of 70% + • IB has specific admission requirements. • Bachelor of Arts English 12 + 4 other Grade 12 academic courses • Bachelor of Commerce English 12, Math 12( in some cases Pre-Cal) + 3 other Grade 12 academic courses

  8. UniversityEntrance Requirements • Bachelor of Science English 12, Pre-Cal Math, 2 Grade 12 Sciences + 1 other Grade 12 acad. course • Bachelor of Engineering English 12, Pre-Cal Math, Chemistry12, Physics 12 + 1 other Grade 12 academic course • Bachelor of Computer Science English 12, Pre-Calculus Math + 3 other Grade 12 academic courses • Bachelor of Nursing English 12, Math 12, Chemistry 12, Biology 12 + 1 Grade 12 academic course Remember to check each institution for requirements!!

  9. How To Apply • Applications are ongoing beginning in semester 1 using Grade 11 marks. • Apply online or in person at specific institution. All applications have a fee. • Complete transcript order form on PAH website, or visit Student Services. ***CHECK APPLICATION DEADLINES*** ESL students – note TOEFL requirements For U.S. universities - SATs required - PAH #825280 Ontario Universities - apply through Central Application Centre www.ouac.on.ca

  10. Scholarships and Bursaries • Most universities have automatic entrance scholarships based on average. Usually 80%+ • Check PAH Student Services/Guidance Website • Listen to announcements • Surf the net - Register onwww.studentawards.com & www.scholarshipscanada.com • Ask at work, religious institutions, community organizations etc. • School funds distributed at graduation -Submit greenstudent information sheets.

  11. Scholarships and Bursaries Remember to: • Keep your resume up to date • Give your references lots of time to write letters of recommendation • Read award criteria carefully • Watch deadlines Student Loans – apply on line, end of May based on need/family income

  12. How To Find More Information • Meet with your guidance counsellor • Use Career Cruising to explore interests • Take a test drive at NSCC • Visit campuses and attend Open House events • Be prepared to ask questions of post- secondary reps at our Post-Secondary Day and /or lunchtime sessions • Check out websites of the institutions that interest you -www.schoolfinder.com

  13. Guidance Online www.pahs.ednet.ns.ca/guidance Career Cruising www.careercruising.com User name: princeandrews Password: dartmouth

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