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Life After High School

Life After High School

Post-secondary Options Work Community College Private/Career College Military Volunteer Travel/Exchange Trips University

Post-secondary Options Work Community College Private/Career College Military Volunteer Travel/Exchange Trips University

Graduation Requirements You are responsible to make sure you have the following compulsory credits

Graduation Requirements You are responsible to make sure you have the following compulsory credits for graduation: English 11 English 12 Grade 11 Math Modern History 11 1 Science 1 Fine Arts/Life Role Credit 5 Grade 12 credits 17 credits in total We will meet with each grade 12 student and review your transcripts with you after mid-term marks sem. 1.

Learning more about options. . Check post-secondary school websites-best. Admissions or Future or source

Learning more about options. . Check post-secondary school websites-best. Admissions or Future or source of info-look under Prospective Students Social Media: All schools are on all social mediafollow the schools you’re interested in to learn more about them, student life, etc-Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc Guidance office-view books, AARAO; you can stop by at lunch to view these or make an appointment You can contact recruiters by phone or email and have your questions answered Book a tour!

Communicating Information Announcements Homeroom Scholarship links on websites Scholarship bulletin board Post-secondary bulletin board

Communicating Information Announcements Homeroom Scholarship links on websites Scholarship bulletin board Post-secondary bulletin board Posters

Admission Information Students must check to see that they meet the admission requirements and

Admission Information Students must check to see that they meet the admission requirements and deadlines of universities/colleges of interest. You should know right now if you have the courses you need to get into the programs of choice. Students will be assessed based on sem. 1 marks and grade 11 marks for early admission. Applications Most have an on-line version for faster processing For those students interested in residence a separate application is usually required, as if a separate fee.

Application Process See Mr. Foesenek for info on writing SAT’s for US schools Most

Application Process See Mr. Foesenek for info on writing SAT’s for US schools Most are on-line Application for Atlantic universities and colleges usually begin after semester one Early admission: over 85% on entrance electives; often after mid-term Ontario/BC universities can require earlier admission. College-NBCC-now Gather info at Post. Secondary Expo and college visits

~ There are communitybased scholarships that arrive throughout year at guidance or on-line Entrance

~ There are communitybased scholarships that arrive throughout year at guidance or on-line Entrance scholarships School-based scholarships (prizes) Grad Prizes Parent work scholarships Internet options Involvement is as important as marks for winning scholarships

Where do I look for scholarship information? Stanley Consolidated Website : http: //web 1.

Where do I look for scholarship information? Stanley Consolidated Website : http: //web 1. nbed. nb. ca/sites/ASDW/Stanley. Consolidated/Pages/default. aspx Front Page – “Latest School Documents” on the right side or At the top click “Quick Links” >Guidance >Scholarships (on right hand side) Anglophone West District Website: http: //web 1. nbed. nb. ca/sites/ASDW/scholarships/Pages/default. aspx

Where else can I look for scholarship info? Look within Post-secondary Websites: Universities and

Where else can I look for scholarship info? Look within Post-secondary Websites: Universities and colleges have internal entrance scholarships and larger scholarships that students should apply for if they meet the criteria Example: http: //www. unb. ca/scholarships/ http: //www. nbcc. ca/future-students/scholarships-bursariesawards http: //w 3. stu. ca/stu/futurestudents/scholarships/entrance

We also recommend the following websites to continue your search. . . www. canlearn.

We also recommend the following websites to continue your search. . . www. canlearn. ca (student loans, education planning) (Scholarships & Contests) www. studentawards. com www. scholarshipscanada. com (Scholarships http: //www. studentscholarships. org http: //www. ammsa. com/ammsabursary. html Scholarship Guide) & Contests) (Aboriginal

Social Media!!! Follow scholarships and schools on all social media; Facebook , Twitter, Instagram

Social Media!!! Follow scholarships and schools on all social media; Facebook , Twitter, Instagram Up to date info posted on university visits, scholarships, contests, things going on at post-secondary institutions, deadlines, etc. Can also follow schools and programs of interest https: //twitter. com/Mr. Foesenek

Transcripts Available at the counter at Admin; students can stop by in the morning,

Transcripts Available at the counter at Admin; students can stop by in the morning, at lunch or after school and request a transcript be sent or picked up Can be mailed directly to the institution or scholarship address or picked up by the student Request a few days in advance (we suggest three), especially at busy times of year such as right after marks come out.

Student Loans Are meant to supplement income Students must apply on-line Not all students

Student Loans Are meant to supplement income Students must apply on-line Not all students are eligible A parental contribution calculator available on line Processing time takes from 4 -6 weeks www. studentaid. gnb. ca Students don’t apply until late May/June; available in May

Decision-Making Follow your heart and know your strengths Decide what your important values are

Decision-Making Follow your heart and know your strengths Decide what your important values are Prioritize Research Options Talk to people in the field Job shadow Ask employers who they hire

Upcoming dates to remember: Loran Scholarship: Apply online at www. loranaward. ca Schulich Award:

Upcoming dates to remember: Loran Scholarship: Apply online at www. loranaward. ca Schulich Award: SCS will be looking for candidates in January UNBSJ Open House: October 22 STU Open House: November 5 NBCC Open House: October 29 th in Fredericton, November 2 nd in Woodstock

NEED HELP? Set an appointment with me to discuss options Complete an updated Career

NEED HELP? Set an appointment with me to discuss options Complete an updated Career Cruising profile to look at interests, skills, and find careers that match your evolved personality. PSE Helper http: //www. initproductions. ca/psepro ject/first-nation-role-models-project/