1. Leah Ann Cameron A-F Alanna Campbell G-M Lori Welsh N-Z

2.   Credit checks for all Grade 12 are underway (for graduation NOT post-secondary requirements)  A Potential Graduation List will be posted by the end of the month. Students should check that they are on it and that their legal names are spelled correctly.  Grade 12 students are encouraged to make an appointment with their Guidance Counsellors to ensure things are in place to support their future academic plans. Credit Checks

3.   TOTAL OF 18 CREDITS  3 ENGLISH 10,11, and 12  2 MATH  2 SCIENCE (Sci10, Bio11, Phy 11,Chem 11) plus one  2 OTHER (Math, Science OR Tech)  1 Canadian STUDIES (MkQ10,CanHis11,Acs11)  1 GLOBAL STUDIES (Ggs12/Hgs12)  1 FINE ARTS (Art, Music or Drama)  1 PAL,PHE or Yoga  No more than 7 grade 10 credits towards 18 mandatory credits  Min. 5 grade 12 credits Graduation Requirements

4.   Dal Continuing Education Dal Continuing Education  NSCC NSCC  SMU Continuing Education SMU Continuing Education University Prep Courses

5.  Social Insurance # Resume References Benefits Opportunities for Training and Advancement What Next? Work

6.   Travel (passport, travel/work visa, financing)  Volunteering (do the research)  Au Pair  Academic upgrading – NSCC, Correspondence, Night School, Flecs, Part-time study What Next? Gap Year

7.   Diplomas or Certificates – one or two year programs  Generally have COOP placements or internships  NSCC, NBCC, Ontario Colleges (OCAS), numerous colleges across Canada What next? College

8.   NSCC Programs NSCC Programs  If you have a seat, send a current transcript before September 30 th. NSCC

9.   4 year Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degree (BA, BSc, BComm, BEng, etc)  majors, minors, concentration  COOP  Minimum acceptance average vs application average (check)  Can transfer some credits and switch degrees  Scholarship decisions and entrance to limited programs will be based on grade 11 marks (predictors) and first semester marks this year What Next? University

10.  Admission Requirements Queen's Admission Requirements Business Requirements

11.   McGill Admission Standards McGill Admission Standards  Queen's Admssion Standards Queen's Admssion Standards Admission Averages

12.   Costs (travel, tuition, textbooks, supplies, residence/apartment, etc)  Employability in the field  Campus Activities and/or work opportunities  Class size for first year classes  Supports Available  Talk to current/former students  DEADLINES (Admission, scholarship, residence, etc) Do the Research

13.   MUN and IB Credits MUN and IB Credits  Dal and IB Credits Dal and IB Credits IB Students

14.   Online  Many institutions within the Atlantic provinces have a March 1 st or 15 th 2015 deadline to be considered for Entrance Scholarships based on marks.  outside the Atlantic provinces, the date varies, usually earlier than above It is the Student’s responsibility to check with the school of his/her choice.  Early Admissions?  Order Transcripts from the guidance secretary (Mrs. Fitzgerald) $1 per transcript  NSCC – Apply NOW! http://www.nscc.ca/sites/real/index.asphttp://www.nscc.ca/sites/real/index.asp Application Process

15.   MSVU Application MSVU Application Online Applications

16.  What is Career Cruising? How do you use it?  Simply visit the link on HWHS home page or go to www.careercruising.com www.careercruising.com  The username is halifax and the password is west. Career Cruising web site

17.   Guidance website Guidance website HWHS Guidance Website

18.  Ontario Universities:  Central Application www.ouac.on.cawww.ouac.on.ca  $130 for first three; $44 for each additional school; plus supplementary fees ranging from $59 (Carleton University) to $90 (U of T)  Send transcripts directly to the institution/s (request them from HWHS guidance office) Ontario Colleges: Central Application http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/portal/page/portal/ONTCOL/Home $95 Ontario Schools

19.   SAT/ACT www.collegeboard.com has all pertinent information and registrationwww.collegeboard.com  $81+ US fee  SAT Registration # - 825400  Upcoming dates: Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 6, Jan 24  Walk on (if space available, extra) U.S.A. Schools

20.  Examples: Centre for Arts and Technology Hair Design Centre Atlantic Flight Attendant Academy Limited Canadian College of Massage Hydrotherapy Carpenter Millwright Trades College (CMTC) Inc. ICT ® Northumberland College Maritime School of Paramedicine Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education Society Nova Scotia Firefighters School Ravensberg College (police cadet training) Private Post Secondary Institutions

21.   March 1 st Acadia, SFX; March 15th Dal, SMU, MSVU ( to be considered for Grade(%) Based Entrance Scholarships, Atlantic Provinces)  Always check individual schools and programs  NSCC – Apply NOW (check program openings on website). If you applied in your grade 11 year, you must send them a transcript by Sept. 30 th. Admission Deadlines

22.   Register with on-line scholarship/awards search sites. http://www.studentawards.com  Check with parents’ employment /union, students’ employers and community organizations if you are involved (i.e. Boys and Girls Club,Church, cadets, scouts, guides….).  Announcements at HWHS (available on HWHS homepage, link to announcements on left ) and wall outside Guidance.  Scholarship, bursary and award opportunities are updated on a regular basis on the guidance website (info also available in binder located in guidance).  Visit from NS Student Assistance TBA How to finance my education!

23.  Check post-secondary institution website for named entrance awards (and deadline dates!). Some require a separate application.  Dal Entrance Awards Dal Entrance Awards Entrance Awards SMU Money Matters

24.   Please self-identify to your counsellor if you qualify for these awards to ensure your course load meets the various criteria. African-Nova Scotian,First Nations & Indigenous Black Students Scholarship / Awards

25.   $100 to $1000  Most are sponsored by community groups such as the Freemasons, Lion’s Club, political parties, etc.  Different criteria: financial need, disability, post-secondary program or institution, where you live, political ridings, extra- curricular involvement.  Complete a Student Awards Application online in December. DEADLINE April 1, 2015 HWHS School-Based Awards/Prizes

26.   Student Line of Credit: Secured through bank- Draw only what funds you need (interest starts the moment you take the money out)  Student Loan: (Interest starts 6 months after you graduate) $$$$$

27.   Applications for September 2015 will be available on- line June, 2015. www.canlearn.ca www.studentloans.ednet.ns.ca Student Loans

28.   Many institutions visit our school for presentations; most during the lunch hour. As well, all institutions offer campus visits/tours. It is highly recommended that students visit before making their final decision on a school.  Open houses, campus tours, test drives Visiting Institutions

29.  Open Houses (proof of attendance)  Dal Oct 25 th www.dal.ca/openhousewww.dal.ca/openhouse  SMU Nov. 15 + others www.smu.ca/openhousewww.smu.ca/openhouse  MSVU Nov.14  Kings Oct. 18  NSCC Ongoing Test Drives www.nscc.cawww.nscc.ca  AARO Monday, October 6 th 9:30-11:30  Gr. 12 IB Parent Meeting in October Upcoming Events

30.   Starting mid-October  A, B, C, D and lunch  Sign up in Guidance Office  Potential Topics: University Applications, Scholarships, Engineering, Nursing & Science, NSCC Programs, Commerce and Arts Information Sessions

31.  Self-Advocacy