1. Welcome Parents and / or Potential Graduates of 2013 to a Post-Secondary Education Information Session

2. Park View Counselling Centre Counselling Team Charlotte Brooks Counsellor and IB Co-ordinator Terra Lee Kelly Counsellor Amanda Stuart Counsellor Lisa Chandler Administrative Assistant Joey Sarty Registrar

3. Grade 12 Info Package Article Information Unofficial Transcript Credit Check Form (optional) Ranking Policy Transcript Request Form

5. CREDITYEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 3 English (Grade 10)English 10 English (Grade 11)English 11 English (Grade 12)English 12 Math (Grade 10)Math 10 Math (Grade 11)Math 11 Fine ArtsMusic 10 Science (Pure)Science 10 ScienceBiology 11 Math/Science/TechComtech 11 Math/Science/TechMath 12 Phys. Ed.Phys. Ed 10 Canadian History(Gr11)Canadian History 11 Global Studies (Gr12)Adv Global History 12 14.Elective 15.Elective 16.Elective 17.Elective 18.Elective 12 19.Elective 12 20.Elective 21.Elective 22.Elective

6. CREDITYEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 3 English (Grade 10)English 10 English (Grade 11)ECM 11 English (Grade 12)ECM 12 Math (Grade 10)Math F 10 Math (Grade 11)Math F 11 Fine ArtsVisual Art 10 Science (Pure)Science 10 ScienceOceans 11 Math/Science/TechComtech 11 Math/Science/TechExptech 10 Phys. EdPAL Canadian History(Gr11)Canadian History 11 Global Studies (Gr12)Global Geog 12 14.Elective 15.Elective 16.Elective 17.Elective 18.Elective12 19.Elective 12 20.Elective 12 21.Elective 22.

7. Post-Secondary Education Planning Why should I continue my education? How do I decide what to take? Where do I find a school that offers what I want? How do I apply? How do I pay for it????

8. Step#1 Career/Job/Educational Planning Talk with parents. Talk with teachers. Talk with school counsellors. Do web searches. Do job shadows.

9. Websites www.novascotiacareeroptions.ca Labour market info Career quizzes CORI Publications www.careercruising.com

10. Step#2: Choosing a school Types of Post Secondary Schools Private Colleges Community Colleges Apprenticeship Universities

11. Identifying Post Secondary Schools Counsellors and teachers Family and friends Post-Secondary afternoon (Monday November 19 th ) Websites Test Drives (NSCC) Campus Visits Presentations at Park View

12. Web Sites www.schoolfinder.com www.careercruising.com

13. Calendars Full calendars View books Websites

14. Step #3 Application Forms On-line (preferred) Counselling Centre At institutions/schools Watch for deadlines!

15. When do I apply? NSCC As soon as possible University After first semester Early acceptance during first semester

16. Websites: look for…. Prospective or Future Students Programs of Study Admission Requirements Fees Apply Undergraduate Study

17. Website examples www.smu.ca www.dal.ca www.nscc.ca

18. Website: For Ontario Universities www.ouac.on.ca/105/ Common application Paper copies in Counselling Centre

19. www.collegeboard.com If you wish to study in the United States - you will have to write the SAT’s Also a good site for searching American schools. Website : SAT’s

20. Step #5 Requesting a Transcript

21. Transcripts and Semestered Schools If you requested a transcript today If you request a transcript in December… If you request a transcript in February… A final transcript request.

22. Step #6 Financing your education Bursaries – in the Spring University Scholarships – most are automatic, watch for The Grapevine Student Loans – in the late spring Savings Co-op programs Work

23. Scholarship Websites http://www.studentawards.com/ http://www.studentscholarships.org/

24. Student Loans and other financial advice www.canlearn.ca

25. PVEC website www.pvec.ednet.ns.ca