1. Welcome to Carson Graham
Graduation Information Evening
September 28, 2017

2. Presentation Overview
Welcome
Grad Council/Events
Tracking Graduation Status
Post Secondary Options
Post-Secondary Admission Process
Transcripts
Scholarships/Bursaries

3. Lindsey McDowell (M-Z)
Student
Grade 12 Admin
Ian Kennedy
Family
Gr 12 Counsellors
Rob Watson (A-L)
Lindsey McDowell (M-Z)
Grad Trans Teachers
Rob Watson
Lindsey McDowell
Friends
Grad Sponsors
Justin Bolivar
The Grade 12 Team

4. Grad Council Events Theme Days Winter Formal – Nov 21, 2017
Grad Banquet – June 28th, 2018
Graduation Ceremony – May 31st, 2018

5. What is not organized/sanctioned by Carson Grad Council and school
Outside organizations (Etrips)
Big White Ski Weekend
Spring Break trips
After Grads/After Formals
If in doubt, please contact the school!

6. Part Two
Graduation and beyond…

7. Getting the record straight…

8. Diploma Verification Report (DVR)
Purpose of DVR’s:
verify the information sent to Ministry
double check all graduation requirements met
student’s responsibility to make sure the information on his/her Unofficial Transcript is accurate and to ensure missing requirements are being addressed as stated on the Unofficial Transcript
students will review their Unofficial Transcript as part of their initial Grad Trans assignment

10. Transcripts Unofficial transcripts available in Student Services
--Record of successfully completed Gr. 10, 11 & 12 courses
Official transcripts will be mailed home in August.

11. Provincial Exams
The only provincial exam required for this year will be English or Communications 12.
Same format as previous years

12. Possible Steps to the Future…
Graduate Degree (s) 1 / 2 yrs
Under-Grad Degree (s) – 4 / 5 yrs
University Transfer (s) – 1-2yr
Diploma – 1 / 2 yrs
Certificate – 8 m / 1 yr
High school - Dogwood 12

13. Grad Updates
Important need-to-know information for parents will be sent home by SynerVoice
Other information on the website:
Carson Graham Post-Secondary Facebook Page
Grad Council Facebook Page
Reference handout

14. Beginning the search… Education Planner
create your own profile
search by area of study/program/length of program, etc.
links to school websites/aptitude tests, etc.
Work BC
Career Information by region, career, training

15. Research, Research, Research!
Take advantage of…
Advising Sessions—make an appointment with an admissions advisor at the institution
The Canadian Universities Event Monday, October 2
1:00 – 3:00 Sutherland
6:30 – 8:30 Rockridge
Post Secondary Event at Carson on Thurs, October 12th from 8:30-11:00am
Institution open houses/orientation sessions. Check individual institution websites for events.

16. Shop at Home… Post Secondary visits to Carson Graham:
Bishops, Concordia
October 12 – PSI BC visits Carson 8: :00
(UBC, Uvic, SFU, CapU, UNBC, BCIT, RMC, VCC + 9 more B.C. Institutions)
October 13 – Boston University 10:10
October 19 – Western University 10:10
October 24 – Guelph 1:00
October 26 – UBC 7:00 P.M.
October 30 – Calgary 1:00
November 3 – Ryerson 11:30

17. If University or Univ. Transfer….
Faculties to consider:
Dentistry
Law
Education
Sciences
Arts
(Humanities
Social Sciences)
Commerce
(Business)
Faculties
Applied
Sciences
Fine Arts
Health
Sciences
MBA
Medicine

18. Not sure where Factors to consider: Program availability
Entrance grades
Location
Size of institution (small/mid/large)
Tuition cost
What else the institution has to offer
Family history
Other…..

19. Admission Requirements…
Check with Institution for:
General Requirements
Courses ( grade 11 & 12)
Second Language & Math requirements
English Language requirements
Faculty Requirements
Program Requirements
GPA
Courses used
Admissions averages

20. Common Requirements Faculty of Business : En 12, Ma 12 + …… 12, ……. 12
Faculty of Engineering : En 12, Ma 12 , PH 12, CH 12
Faculty of Arts/Humanities : En ’s
Faculty of Sc: En Ma /2 Sc 12’s
Leaving the province??….double check!! 20

21. So many choices….. VCC,BCIT, CAP U BCIT, VCC
Apprentices
University
Technical programs
Career programs
VCC,BCIT, CAP U
BCIT, VCC
Begin in High School BCIT, VCC
BC Universities and beyond

22. Career and Technical Programs…
Lots of program choices
Entrance requirements vary
Waitlist possibilities, so check now.
BCIT
Justice Institute
Cap University
Vancouver Community College
Langara
Douglas
check websites !!
May be able to work on pre-prerequisites this year

23. Part Three
The decision has been made…

24. KNOW YOUR PEN # (9 – digits)!!
Application Process…
BC –use “one stop web shop”
Prairies –directly to their school website
Ontario –use “one stop web shop”
Quebec –directly to their school website
Maritimes –directly to their school website
KNOW YOUR PEN # (9 – digits)!!

25. Admissions – how to apply
Apply on line at
Need PEN, Faculty(1st,2nd choice)
Pay Fee (Credit card)
Diploma Verification – Self Reporting
Check status

26. What About My Grades? Admission Averages Self-reporting grades
GPA based on Gr 12 courses – it varies
Self-reporting grades
1st Term Grades
Electronic transmission of grades
2nd Term Grades
PSI Form (Freedom of Information) After November. Will be a Grad Trans assignment.
Final Grades – August

27. Post Secondary – In BC “Early” admissions ???
Self report grades – 2nd term (Mar/April)
Universities confirm grades (early May)
Offers - May/June (earlier depends on GPA)
Acceptance – May/June
course registration -June (or later, depending on GPA)

28. Once you apply on line
keep track of all applications – GT Binder / file folder
Will receive student # & info on how to access your student site
Look for contact info in confirmation /letter
Check if additional/supplemental applications are needed
Continue to monitor account for any additional paperwork/deadlines etc.

29. Part Four
Now you are committed…

30. Financing your future
Research, research, research……

31. Scholarship
Bursary
Loan
Parental contribution

32. Scholarships/Awards…
Monetary
Based on academic merit or
excellence in the area to which the award pertains
Other criteria may include
Leadership
Community service
Athletics
Excellence in the Fine Arts

33. Entrance Scholarships
Academic achievement only
Guideline
- some early Dec (UBC Dec 1st, SFU Jan 31st) – check websites!
Local Institutions Financial Aid and Awards:
- SFU, UBC, UVIC, Cap U, BCIT, UNBC
Out of province – Check websites

34. Ministry of Education Awards
B.C. Achievement Scholarships
BC Achievement Scholarships are valued at $1250 and recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province. The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10, 11, and 12 courses that satisfy Graduation Program requirements, including elective courses. No Application is necessary
District Scholarships
There are 5500 District/Authority Scholarships, valued at $1250, distributed across school districts and independent school authorities that recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest or strength.
Application through the School Scholarship Committee in January

35. School Based Scholarship Program
Pool of Scholarships and Bursaries
Decided at the School Level - Scholarship Committee
One application form – January application meeting. Due late January – Carson Scholarship application
will be available online in January
General criteria includes:
- academic standing
- volunteer service
- extracurricular involvement
Specific Criteria – depends on Scholarship or Bursary

36. Additional Scholarships
Affiliation Scholarships
Sports/CUPE/workplace etc.
Sponsored by private organizations
Info and application deadlines are ongoing
Sometimes a parent or grandparent must be a member or employee
Check with employers!
RESEARCH required – many not be sent directly to schools

37. Loans and Bursaries Bursaries – For financial need Loans
Income statement/Budget
Family contribution
Non-Repayable
Loans
Government program
Studentaidbc.ca
Repayable

38. Scholarship info… ‘Carson Graham Post Secondary’ on Facebook
Bulletin Board outside Counselling

39. Looking forward to a great year!
Thank you for coming…