1. Planning Your Future

2. Transitions Home to school Elementary to junior high school Junior high to high school High school to post-secondary School to work Dependent to independent Single to married or partnership Work to other work, unemployment or studies Work to retirement

3. Changing Work Dynamic Global competition - rapidly evolving technology Organizations constantly redefining themselves Contracting out, project-based, no benefits Part-time versus full-time split changing Aging population - growing self-employment Redefinition of jobs and work Today’s youth will change jobs many times in the future.

4. Options Post-secondary studies/Job training Upgrading: Flexible Learning & Education Centre (day/night /summer school) Correspondence Nova Scotia Community College University Prep Programs High School

5. More Options Enter the workforce Temporary work : time to solidify plans/ earn tuition/upgrade if needed Work or volunteer with organizations in Canada or overseas Travel : an education beyond the 4 walls of a school

6. Talking the Talk Terminology: Post-Secondary Calendar/Viewbook Undergraduate/Graduate Degree e.g. Bachelor’s, Master’s Diploma Tuition/Student fees Faculty Apprenticeship Admission Requirements Transcript

7. NS Community College Programs Applied Arts and New Media Business Health and Human Services Trades and Technology School of Access – prep and transition programs www.nscc.ca

8. NS Community College Entrance Requirements Acceptance on first apply - first qualified basis Apply Now! Grade 12 or equivalent Some programs have specific prerequisites e.g. math, science, university degree Academic and Career Connections : - prep year for further programs includes math, communications, sciences - can gain credits toward some college programs or university pre-requisites

9. University Entrance Requirements Admission requirements vary depending on the institution. Check with each institution! Required averages usually in the range of 70% + IB has specific admission requirements. Information meeting is upcoming. Bachelor of Arts English + 4 other academic courses Bachelor of Commerce English, Math ( in some cases Pre-Cal) + 3 other academic courses

10. University Entrance Requirements Bachelor of Science English, Pre-Cal Math, 2 Sciences + 1 other acad. course Bachelor of Engineering English, Pre-Cal Math, Chemistry, Physics + 1 other academic course Bachelor of Computer Science English, Pre-Calculus Math + 3 other academic courses Bachelor of Nursing English, Math, Chemistry, Biology + 1 academic course Some universities outside of the Atlantic region require Calculus for science-related programs.

11. How To Apply Applications are ongoing beginning in semester 1 using Grade 11 marks. Apply online or in person at specific institution. All applications have a fee. Complete transcript order form on PAH website. ***CHECK APPLICATION DEADLINES*** ESL students – note TOEFL requirements For U.S. universities - SATs required - PAH #825280 Ontario Universities - apply through Central Application Centre www.ouac.on.cawww.ouac.on.ca

12. Scholarships and Bursaries Automatic university entrance scholarships based on ave. Usually 80%+ Register on www.studentawards.comwww.studentawards.com & www.scholarshipscanada.comwww.scholarshipscanada.com Check Guidance page on school website Listen to announcements Check scholarship binder in Student Services Surf the net Ask at work, religious institutions, community organizations etc. School funds distributed at graduation Submit green student information sheets.

13. Scholarships and Bursaries Remember to: Keep your resume up to date Give your references lots of time to write letters of recommendation Read award criteria carefully Watch deadlines Student Loans – apply on line, end of May based on need/family income

14. How To Find More Information Meet with your guidance counsellor Use Career Cruising to explore interests Take a test drive at NSCC/Spend a day at university classes Attend lunch time sessions with post- secondary reps Speak to guests at displays at noon e.g. military

15. How To Find More Information Visit campuses and attend Open House events Be prepared to ask questions of post- secondary reps at our Post-Secondary Day Check out websites of the institutions that interest you - www.schoolfinder.comwww.schoolfinder.com Ask lots of questions!

16. Guidance Online Your counsellor in cyberspace! www.pahs.ednet.ns.ca/guidance Career Cruising www.careercruising.com User name: princeandrews Password: dartmouth PAH Post-Secondary Day Tues. Oct. 13th