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Post Secondary Prep Session #1 Topics To Cover • Grad Requirements / Unofficial Transcripts • Career Websites such as My Blue Print • Highlight useful resources • Post Secondary Entrance Requirements • Costs of Education • How to apply online to OC, UBC, UVic • Scholarship Info • Important dates to note

Keep Yourself Organized Consider creating a file or binder specifically for your post-secondary education planning: Handouts from PSP sessions Printouts of program research Brochures, calendars, pamphlets, etc. Emails & correspondence with education advisors Usernames and passwords for profiles created on post-secondary school applications

Get Information! You are responsible for getting the information you need to make informed decisions. Most post secondary schools enable you to create an account as a ‘prospective student’ for free. This allows the school to email you about events and information that you may need to consider programs and complete your application. However, remember this is not an application. Examples: “you “ at UBC “my. Okanagan” at Okanagan College

REQUIRED COURSES (* indicates required provincial exam) Subject Credits English 10 4 Social Studies 10 4 A Math 10 4 Science 10 4 PE or Dance 10 4 Planning 10 4 A Fine Arts &/or Applied Skills 10, 11, or 12 4 English or Communications 11 4 Socials 11 or BC First Nations 12 4 A Math 11 or 12 4 A Science 11 or 12 4 English or Communications 12* 4 3 Grade 12 Courses 12 Graduation Transitions 12 4

ELECTIVE COURSES Students must earn at least 28 elective credits for grade 10 -12 courses. 28 credits Of the 80 credits for graduation, at least 16 must be at the Grade 12 level, including English 12. GRADUATION TRANSITIONS Students must earn 4 credits for Graduation Transitions, which includes creating and presenting their M. A. P. 4 credits This is done through the Career Transitions 12 class. TOTAL CREDITS Required Courses 48 credits Elective Courses 28+credits Graduation Transitions 4 credits NEW: a Numeracy Assessment MUST be written by the end of grade 12!! 80 credits Min

Unofficial Transcript from the BC Ministry of Education Website • Please visit the School Secure Web site http: //www 2. gov. bc. ca/gov/content/educationtraining/k-12/support/transcripts-and-certificates • Check it for accuracy and see counsellor, if necessary. • PEN - Personal Education Number – on your report card. • It is the student’s responsibility to verify credits. • Needed for UBC Self-Reporting in February.

How Long Will You Study? –program is one year or less • Certificate –program is 2 years in length • Diploma • Associate Degree –involves 2 years of university transfer course work in Arts or Sciences. BC universities will guarantee students 60 transfer credits (2 years) –program is 4 years in length • Degree *also known as an Undergraduate Degree – usually 2 years in length, AFTER your • Masters undergraduate degree is completed (6 yrs total) *also known as a Graduate Degree

Post-Secondary Options College -certificates, diplomas, and limited degree programs offered -trades programs -University transfer programs Institutes -technical training in a variety of specific trades and careers -programs generally 6 months to 2 years in length -some specialized degree programs available -ex: BCIT, Emily Carr, Justice Institute Apprenticeship -specific training in a skilled trade -on the job experience -4 year work and school rotation (earn while you learn) University -in-depth academic education, with a minimum of a 4 year commitment -degree-granting (undergraduate & graduate degrees) -Professional occupations (law, teaching, dentistry, medicine)

Post Secondary Pathways UNIVERSITY vs COLLEGE University • Entrance Requirements: Eng 12 + several approved grade 12 courses (B. C. ) • Competitive entrance • Larger professor base • More elective course options • Research opportunities • Establish connections for work study options • Can be more expensive College VS • Entrance Requirements: Eng 12 (Associate of Arts) Eng 12 + Ma 12 (Associate of Science) • Same courses as 1 st year university • Smaller classes • Can be less expensive • University transfer programs

The Costs of Education • • TUITION STUDENT FEES HEALTH FEES DENTAL FEES • • BOOKS & SUPPLIES HOUSING FOOD TRANSPORTATION/PARKING Start to create a financial plan! Start the conversation!

UBC Online Cost Calculator Follow the link below to estimate the cost of education for one year. http: //you. ubc. ca/financial-planning/cost/ • Select Cost Calculator Allows students to total their costs, with variables for living arrangements and program choice.

The Cost of Education Example UBC-O Arts EDUCATIONAL COSTS (Full first-year course load) Tuition $5294 Student fees Books/supplies $794 $1700 LIVING COSTS (8 months) Room and board $0 Transportation (bus) U Pass Personal expenses $3000 Phone $1000 BC Health Insurance $600 Educational costs $7788 TOTAL Living costs ESTIMATED COST $12, 388 $4600 … and that’s with living at home for FREE

The Cost of Education Example OC – Associate of Arts EDUCATIONAL COSTS (Full first-year course load) LIVING COSTS (8 months) Room and board $0 Transportation (bus) $384 Personal expenses $3000 Phone $1000 Health & Dental $251 Tuition Student fees Books $3536 $515 $1, 500 Educational costs $5551 Living costs ESTIMATED TOTAL COST $10, 186 … and that’s with living at home for FREE $4635

OC Program Costs 2018 - 2019 www. okanagan. bc. ca/tuition PROGRAM Bachelor of Nursing - years 1 & 2 COST $12179 Dental Assistant Certificate $4790 Civil Engineering Technology Diploma - years 1 & 2 $11957 Business Administration Diploma $10814 Early Childhood Education Diploma – years 1 &2 $8005 Carpentry Foundation- 30 week program $4129 Human Service Work Diploma – years 1 & 2 $7457 Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma – years 1 & 2 $11707 Network and Telecom Engineering Diploma – years 1 & 2 $11404 Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN) – entire 18 month program $11727 Culinary arts- 50 week program $5658 Therapist Assistant Diploma– years 1 & 2 $8447 Welder Foundation $4137

Last Year’s Entrance Averages - OC • Most programs are first apply, first admitted and do not have specific entrance averages • Exception: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Entrance Average last year: mid to high 80’s

Last Year’s Entrance Averages - UBC Vancouver UBC Okanagan To be considered, students must have an average in the mid to high 80%’s average in the mid 70 s to low 80%’s *Nursing – mid to high 80’s Stronger grades together with a strong personal profile will be required in order to be considered competitive for admission *minimum of 70% on English 12 Provincial Exam

Entrance Averages These are the minimum admission averages to be considered for entrance to a competitive entrance program University of Victoria Business Engineering Science 80 -85% +supplemental Mid to high 80 (77% in Math 12) 82% (70% in Math 12) Human/Social Development Fine Arts Humanities Education (Elem) Social Sciences 75 -80% +supplemental 75 -80% 77% 80% Education (Secondary): no direct entry from high school Simon Fraser University Applied Sciences (Engineering)high 80’s Arts and Social Sciences 80 -85% Business 83%+ BBA Education 88% Health Sciences 88% Science 85% Environment 80% Communication, Art & Tech 80%

Student Recruitment All schools have employees called Student Recruiters. Their job is to attract you to come to their school. This means they are highly motivated to serve you and answer your questions. Go online to the schools of your choice and search under Student Recruitment or Prospective Students. Get the name and contact information of a recruiter from each school you are interested in and develop a relationship with them.

Student Recruitment UBC: Anthony Dodds 250 -807 -9269 Anthony. dodds@ubc. ca UBC: Tony Harris 250 -807 -9159 Anthony. harris@ubc. ca Okanagan College: Blake Edwards Bedwards@Okanagan. bc. ca 250 -762 -5445 ext. 4469

Applying to Post Secondary School

How to Apply to UBC Vancouver and Okanagan * 1. http: //www. ubc. ca 2. Click on Prospective Students 3. Click on of the page * One application for both campuses * Must indicate 1 st & 2 nd choice of program and campus at bottom 4. Login and Personal Information: Click on New User: Create an account and apply. Non-refundable application fee of $69. 25 or $116. 25 for International students * Dec. 1 st deadline if you wish to considered for scholarships and awards * Online application is now open and closes January 15 th, 2019

UBC: Changes to Admissions UBC recommends 6 grade 12 level classes. Entrance is competitive. Your transcript is evaluated for marks, breadth, and depth. Your application will be assessed in 4 different ways. 1 2 3 4 OVERALL ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT CORE ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT DEGREE-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS PERSONAL PROFILE All grade 11 and 12 courses within subject categories related to the degree to which you are applying. Specific courses of grade 11 and/or grade 12 level required for the degree to which you are applying. Paragraph responses to specific prompts, read & evaluated by multiple UBC staff. All grade 11 and 12 ‘academic’ and fine arts courses.

UBC: Broad Based Admission Academic Profile + Personal Profile = ENTRANCE (admission course mark average) (full length answers to prompts) A Personal Profile requires CAREFUL, REFLECTIVE THOUGHT in every answer. Focus less on listing / describing activities. Focus instead on what you have learned through these experiences. http: //you. ubc. ca/applying-ubc/how-toapply/personal-profile/

UBC Personal Profile 4 -7 Questions, depending on program Examples of past questions: 1. Tell us about an experience, in school or out, that taught your something about yourself and/or the world around you? 2. Be it inside or outside of the classroom, what have you done to challenge yourself intellectually? Describe an issue, topic or area of study that you have investigated or pursued? 3. Explain how you responded to a problem and/or an unfamiliar situation. What did you do, what was the outcome, and what did you learn from the experience 4. Describe up to 5 activities that you have pursued in 1 or more of the following areas: leadership/group contributions; academics; sports; creative & performing arts; work; service to others. Please outline the activity and describe how it affected you or others. 5. Tell us more about one of the activities you listed above by explaining what your goals were, what role you played and what you learned in the process. (200 words)

UBC Personal Profile The critical factor is how the applicant can explain how he was able to learn and grow from experiences he/she has had. REFLECTIVE THOUGHT CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! ** Remember, one of your referees/references MUST be able to speak to at least one of your activities, and one referee must be a school official.

UBC - Major Entrance Scholarship $5, 000 - $60, 000 • Information obtained from the Academic Profile & the Personal Profile on the Application form will be used to choose recipients. No additional application is necessary. • To be considered for this your application must be completed by Dec. 1 st, 2018

UBC - CENTENNIAL Scholars Entrance Award up to $40, 000 • Recognizes students who are academically qualified, but who would not otherwise be able to attend without significant financial assistance • You and your family must complete an application to demonstrate great financial need. A nomination letter is required from someone who is well-acquainted with you, and can comment on your character and financial situation. • http: //you. ubc. ca/financial-planning/scholarships-awardscanadian-students/entrance-award/ • Online application closes December 1 st, 2018

How to Apply to Okanagan College 1. http: //www. okanagan. bc. ca 2. Click on become a student 3. Click on Apply Now 4. Click 5. Click on your chosen Program Area * Non-refundable application fee: $30 You must have a credit card to apply on line. If you don’t have a credit card you must complete a paper application * November 1: online applications begin at 8: 30 am * Some programs are first come first served, so apply as early as possible * Some programs available until filled, so no set close date * Some programs have a competitive entrance (Ex. Nursing) * OC Career Fair at KLO Campus on Sunday, Nov. 4 th (10: 30 am - 3: 00 pm)

How to Apply to UVic 1. http: //www. uvic. ca 2. Click on “Future Students “Undergraduate” 3. Click on “Ready to Apply” 4. Go through the steps 1 &2. 5. Click on #3 Ready to Apply 6. Click on * Note: $76. 25 nonrefundable application fee $127 for International applications * Online applications open September 1 st * Some programs require supplemental application information * February 28 th online application deadline

Tips for Applying Online • Set aside uninterrupted time to complete the application • Plan on visiting the application numerous times • Have your PEN number and SIN number handy • When asked where you attended school, choose both Rutland Senior Secondary and your middle school as they want to know you have taken school in English for the past 4 years (Grades 9 -12) • Know your full mailing address with postal code

Tips for Applying Online • Email address needs to be the one you check the most frequently (not your school district account) • Email will be the primary method of communication from post-secondary • Application fee payment due at the time of application so you’ll also need to know how you are going to pay • Apply as early as possible for OC

DID YOU KNOW? • Your Grade 11 final grades AND your Grade 12 First Semester final grades are used by some post secondary schools to determine whether or not you are accepted. Ex. UBC • It is IMPERATIVE that your grades are meeting the admission standards, set by the college/university, by your January report card. • Be sure to do your best! • Be sure to complete your PSI on line ASAP. • This is completed as part of your MAP.

WARNING: ONLINE COURSES Grade 12 students taking a DL (online) course for post-secondary entrance: COMPLETE ANY ONLINE COURSE REQUIRED FOR POST-SECONDARY ENTRANCE BEFORE FEBRUARY 1 st Ex. UBC Make certain your online school reports your final mark to the Ministry of Education.

Funding Your Post Secondary Education

Does Money Grow On Trees? Well almost…if you apply for scholarships and bursaries. Ex. If you get a District/Authority Scholarship… $1250 / $11. 35 per hour = 110 hours! (That’s 14 x 8 hour shifts!) $1250 / $417. 67 per hour = 3 hours! Which one would you rather do? !

Accessing Scholarships and Bursaries • Ministry of Education Scholarships • Bursaries (Million. Dollar. Bursary. com - $1000 bursary from Interior Savings) • Scholarships on RSS Counseling Website (Monthly timeline) • COBSS – Central Okanagan Bursary and Scholarship Society • Post Secondary Institutions (financial aid or awards) • Family Connections (ie: memberships) • National and Regional Scholarships • Saving and Student Loans (www. canlearn. ca and www. studentaidbc. ca)

COBSS • COBSS: Central Okanagan Bursary and Scholarship Society • www. cobss. ca • Responsible for allocating over 500 bursaries to SD #23 students based on: » Need » Marks » Extracurricular Involvement

COBSS Information Meetings • Parent/Grad Info Night – Wednesday, November 28 th – 6: 30 pm in RSS Forum • Student Info Sessions – PSP #2 sessions November 28 th and 29 th – During first half of each block and Thursday lunch in the Library Seminar Room *Students must attend one information session to obtain a COBSS access code.

NEW: BC Excellence Scholarship $5000 scholarship awarded to 55 students in BC • This scholarship recognizes well-rounded graduates demonstrating exceptional community service and leadership both inside and outside of school, as well as aptitude and commitment to their chosen career path • Schools will nominate one eligible student who will then complete the application. • Applications process will be advertised on the RSS website under Bursaries and Scholarships. Students must: – – – Be in their graduation year Have a B average in all grade 11 academic courses Have a B average in Grade 11 and 12 courses required for Graduation Submit a resume Provide 2 references- one from school, one from community Provide a written statement describing their accomplishments

NEW: BC Achievement Scholarships $1250 scholarship awarded to Top 8000 students • This scholarship recognizes broad achievement in courses meeting graduation program requirements with a B average • The Ministry will determine recipients based on student’s achievement in Grade 10, 11 and 12 courses needed to satisfy graduations program requirements. • Must meet basic eligibility requirements: – Must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident – Must be a BC resident – Must be registered in a BC public school • Students do not apply for this scholarship!

Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarships • This $5000 scholarship recognizes exceptional Grade 12 students planning to enter the field of K-12 teaching • This will be awarded to 20 students intending to enter the BC Faculty of Education Program • The $5000 voucher will be able to be redeemed upon entrance to the Faculty of Education Program • Students must meet basic eligibility requirements • Applications must be completed and submitted to the Ministry of Education by Feb. 15 th 2019 • 60% written statement 40% resume + application • Applications available at www. bced. gov. bc. ca/scholarshipsprogram

District / Authority Scholarships $1250 scholarship awarded to 5500 students • This scholarship recognizes broad achievement in courses meeting graduation program requirements • The Ministry will determine recipients based on student’s achievement in Grade 10, 11 and 12 courses needed to satisfy graduations program requirements. • Must meet basic eligibility requirements – Must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident – Must be a BC resident – Must be registered in a BC public school

District / Authority Scholarships • Students must • Rewards graduating students for excellence in demonstrate superior their chosen field of achievement in any of the interest or strength following areas: • These $1250 scholarships are to help pay for postsecondary tuition in their field of expertise *Fine Arts *Applied Design, Skills and Tech *Physical Activity and Health *International Languages *Technical & Trades Training *Community Service/Volunteer * Indigenous Languages/Culture

How Do I Apply for District / Authority Awards? • Students will be nominated by their teacher in early March of their grad year • Students will be nominated if they demonstrate excellence in one of the five outlined areas and are planning to pursue that subject area in their postsecondary studies • Students will be notified and then invited to prepare an application package & an overview of procedures

Start Your Scholarship Search • • www. studentscholarships. org http: //www. univcan. ca/ https: //yconic. com/ https: //studentaidbc. ca/(student financial aid) More info on bursaries and scholarships COBBS Info night November 28 th

Bursary & Scholarship Information • Check the RSS Counselling Website at https: //rutlandseniorcounselling. weebly. com/schol arships--awards. html • To be notified about scholarships and bursaries in the future, please sign up on – Grad Remind (rmd. at/rssgrad 19) – Grad Google Classroom (Class Code: kqch 5 dh)

Planning to Study in the USA? • You must write the SAT test or the ACT. Contact your school to find what test is accepted. • SAT info & registrations: www. sat. org (Approx. $84 US) • ACT info & registrations: www. act. org (Approx. $62. 50 US) • Can do the test as many times as you like • SAT tests are written at Aberdeen Hall (Test centre # 94439) • ACT tests are written in Vancouver or Abbotsford. • SAT test dates for this school year (Check in Career Center) RSS School Code: 821152

Upcoming Dates • Okanagan College Career Fair on Sunday, November 4 th from 10: 30 am – 3: 00 pm at the KLO campus • Applications open for Okanagan College November 1 st at 8: 30 am • COBSS information Night – November 28 th, 2018 • PSP Session #2: Scholarships & Bursaries on November 28 th & 29 th • December 1 st – UBC Major Entrance Scholarship and Award Application deadline • January 15 th – UBC application final deadline

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Question and Answer This is your time to ask us questions regarding your Post-secondary Education. Thanks for coming!