1. 1 Post Secondary Pathways – Which is the best choice for you? University, College, Collaborative Program (Both) Gap year Deferral Work Experience/Internship Volunteer – Community Service

2. 2 What’s trending? Resurgence of Humanities Interdisciplinary programs eg. Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Mount Allison Internships/coop/global exchanges Flexibility of degree programmes

3. 3 ADMISSIONS What do you need to be admissible? Do you have the prerequisites? What is the cut off range? Do you have a passion for the content?

4. 4 ACADEMIC PROGRAM What is the style of classes? Are there exchanges, co-op programs, internships? Can I major and minor in two different subjects? Can I go abroad for a semester?

5. 5 ACCOMMODATIONS Do I want to live on or off campus? Is first year residence guaranteed to all applicants? What are the different types of housing available to first year students?

6. 6 Scholarships Entrance- merit based - final overall grade average including English and pre-requisites- no application required HSC Nominated Scholarships- President and Chancellor Scholarships Corporate, Community, Government based on leadership, community service, academics http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/ http://www.canlearn.ca/eng/planning/saving/scholarships.shtml

7. 7 HSC application process: Sept-December Grad Meeting, Bundle Introduction Student Questionnaire Parent “Brag Sheet” Individual meetings with Academic Counselors University Representative Visits Scholarship Information Session HSC University Dialogues – October 20 for Parents and Students – 6:45 pm start in the VFC October 8: HSC due date for Direct Entry (Med/Dentistry/Vet) December 11: HSC due date for all regular post- secondary applications