Life After High School

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 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. ***Make sure to tell them this doesn’t mean they have post-secondary requirements!

Learning more about options. . . Check post-secondary school websites-best source of info-look under Admissions or Future or Prospective Students Social Media: All schools are on all social media-follow 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! Show books for AARAO and CUE and that they don’t need an appointment to stop at lunch and get recruter and admission contact info for institutions of interest at guidance.

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 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 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 Discuss differences at different institutions. Some offer early admission, some don’t, etc. No stress-most apply in December/January and marks are sent after semester one grades are in. Early admissions are using predictions based on grade 11 marks, but you will still have to keep your grade 12 marks up. Some competitive faculties (engineering, nursing at some schools) wait until later spring before deciding on admissions. Schools like St FX that are in small towns might say apply early if you have the marks so you can apply for residence early and get the best spot to live. A lot to think about See Mr. Foesenek for info on writing SAT’s for US schools

~ There are community- based 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://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/ASD- W/StanleyConsolidated/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://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/ASD- W/scholarships/Pages/default.aspx Our website has been completely recreated over the summer. We have some requests into IT to add some of our documents for scholarships to the scholarship section. Keep checking!

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- bursaries-awards http://w3.stu.ca/stu/futurestudents/scholarships/entranc e

We also recommend the following websites to continue your search. . . www.canlearn.ca (student loans, education planning) www.studentawards.com (Scholarships & Contests) www.scholarshipscanada.com (Scholarships & Contests) http://www.studentscholarships.org http://www.ammsa.com/ammsabursary.html (Aboriginal Scholarship Guide) This will be posted on the main Guidance website. They don’t need to write anything down.

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/MrFoesenek

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. Most schools prefer that transcripts are directly sent by the school. Students just come ask for these with a dollar. Parents do not need to book appointments or email us for transcripts. Simple-you can do it

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

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: SCS will be looking for candidates in January UNBSJ Open House: October 22 STU Open House: November 5 NBCC Open House: October 29th in Fredericton, November 2nd in Woodstock

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/ps eproject/first-nation-role-models- project/ PSE (post-secondary education)project designed for assisting First Nations Students, but a valuable asset to all. Scholarship updates can be texted to your phone. It teaches you about all different paths, has a job board, resume builder, etc).