Post Secondary Prep
Session #1
• Articles for interesting reading!
•Transcript Verification
•Considerations for Post-Secondary planning
• Entrance Requirements & Broad Based Admissions
• How to apply online to UBC, OC, U Vic
• Tips for applying to the post secondary school
• Costs of Education & Scholarship news
• Studying in the USA
• Important dates to note
Post Secondary Prep
KEEP YOURSELF ORGANIZED!
BC Ministry of Education = 80 credits
OKM = 88 credits + 6 blocks
inside timetable“Must-haves”:
min. of 16 gr 12 level credits
Grad Transitions
5 prov. exams
{En 10, Sc 10, a Ma 10, a SS 11, Eng 12 or Com 12}•
Ministry of Education: Student Secure Web
Create account => check marks & exam results
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Still unsure of a career path?
http://www.educationplanner.ca
http://www.careercruising.com
User name: OKM
Password: huskies
These websites give info on careers,
education, where programs are offered,
Post-Secondary Info:
GENERAL
How Long Will You Study?
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Certificate:
program is one year or less
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Diploma:
program is 2 years in length
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Associate Degree: 2 years of university transfer course work
in Arts or Sciences (up to 60 transfer
credits)
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Degree:
program is 4 years in length
*also known as an Undergraduate Degree•
Masters:
usually 2 years in length, AFTER your
undergraduate degree
(6 yrs total)Post-Secondary Options
College
-certificates, diplomas, and limited degree programs offered
-trades programs
-University transfer programs
Institutes
-technical training in a variety of specific trades and careers
-programs generally 6 months to 2 years in length
-some specialized degree programs available
-ex: BCIT, Emily Carr, Justice Institute
Apprenticeship
-specific training in a skilled trade -on the job experience
-4 year work and school rotation (earn while you learn)
University
-in-depth academic education, with a minimum of a 4 year commitment
-degree-granting (undergraduate & graduate degrees)
-Professional occupations (law, teaching, dentistry, medicine)
University
• Entrance Requirements = Eng 12 + 3 approved grade 12 courses (B.C.)
• Personal profile may be required
• Competitive entrance
• Larger professor base
• More elective course options
• Research opportunities
• Work study options
• Can be more expensive
College
• Entrance Requirements: En 12 (Associate of Arts)
En 12 + P-Cal 12 (Associate of Science)
*university transfer programs
• Student responsible for transfer:
www.bccat.bc.ca
www.bctranferguide.ca
• Varied program options in
certificate, diploma & technical skills and university transfer
• Smaller classes
• Can be less expensive
Post Secondary Pathways
UNIVERSITY vs COLLEGE
Post Secondary Entrance Requirements
in the “What’s Next?” Guide
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UBC Okanagan– p. 22
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Okanagan College – p. 24
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University SCIENCES – p. 26
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University ARTS – p. 27
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Most programs are
first apply, first admitted
and do not have specific entrance averages
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Exception
:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Entrance Average last year 86%
Last Year’s Entrance Averages - UBC
UBC Vancouver
To be considered, students must have an average in the mid to high 80%’s
*min. of 70% in English 11 or 12
*75% blended final or 80% Term 3 English 12 mark to register in 1st year English course
UBC Okanagan
To be considered, students must have an average in the mid 70s to low 80%’s
*Nursing – mid to high 80’s
*minimum of 67% in English 12
*70% blended final English 12 mark to register in 1st year English course
Stronger grades together with a strong personal profile will be required in order to be considered competitive for admission
These are the minimum admission averages to be
considered for entrance to a competitive entrance program
Entrance Averages
University of Victoria
Business 80%+
Engineering 70% (73% in Math 12) Fine Arts 67%
Human/Social Development 67% Humanities 67% Science 67% Social Sciences 67%
Education, Health Information Science, Nursing and Social Work are not available directly from high school
Simon Fraser University
Applied Sciences (Eng) 85% Arts and Social Sciences 86%
Business 85%+ BBA
Education 87% Health Sciences 87% Science 86% Environment 85% Communication, Art & Tech 85%
WARNING: ONLINE COURSES
Grade 12 students taking a DL (online) course
for post-secondary entrance :
COMPLETE ANY ONLINE COURSE
FOR GRAD
&/or POST-SECONDARY ENTRANCE
BEFORE FEBRUARY 1
st.
Make certain your online school reports your
final mark to the Ministry of Education.
Online PSI CHOICES Form
• Complete a Post Secondary Choices Form online referred to as a “PSI” Form
• This allows the post secondary school to receive your marks electronically
• ALL students planning to attend Post –Secondary MUST do this by
March 1, 2014
• BC Ministry of Education: Student Secure Web
https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/tsw/tsw/student/
*same place where students check provincial exam results
• Must have your PEN # to create your account & do your PSI selection
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Check your transcript for accuracy. Make any
corrections necessary directly on the
transcript.
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Many institutions will require you to
“self-report “your grades.
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What will a transcript be used for this year?
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PEN -PIN-MIN: Provincial Ed Number
Transcript Verification Report
TVR
The Costs of Education
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TUITION
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STUDENT FEES
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HEALTH FEES
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DENTAL FEES
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BOOKS & SUPPLIES
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HOUSING
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FOOD
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TRANSPORTATION
UBC Online Cost Calculator
www.you.ubc.ca
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Select your campus:
Vancouver or Okanagan tab
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Select
“How much will it cost to attend UBC”
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Select
Find out the costs for your program
Allows students to total their costs, with variables for living
arrangements and program choice.
The Cost of Education Example:
EDUCATIONAL COSTS (Full first-year course load)
Tuition $4794 Student fees $889 Books $2020
Educational costs $7,703
LIVING COSTS (8 months)
Room and board $0 Transportation (bus) $240 Personal expenses $2,500 Phone $960 BC Health Insurance $512
Living costs $4,212
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST
$11,915
… and that’s with living at home for FREE
The Cost of Education Example:
EDUCATIONAL COSTS (Full first-year course load)
Tuition $3,567 Student fees $470 Books $1,500
Educational costs $5,537
LIVING COSTS (8 months)
Room and board $0 Transportation (bus) $240 Personal expenses $2,500 Phone $960 Health & Dental $250
Living costs $3,950
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST
$9,487
… and that’s with living at home for FREE
OC Program Costs 2013-2014
www.okanagan.bc.ca/tuition
PROGRAM COST
Bachelor of Nursing - years 1 & 2 $11,505.33
Dental Assistant Certificate $4,783.16
Civil Engineering Technology Diploma - years 1 & 2 $10,908.82
Culinary Arts Certificate $4,783.16
Early Childhood Education Diploma – years 1 &2 $7,133.00 Electronic Engineering Technology Diploma – years 1 & 2 $11,008.46 Human Service Work Diploma – years 1 & 2 $6,616.52 Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma – years 1 & 2 $10,634.82 Network and Telecom Engineering Diploma – years 1 & 2 $10,696.94 Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN) – entire 18 month program $10,671.95
Residential Construction $3,769.22
Therapist Assistant Diploma– years 1 & 2 $7,700.73
Post-Secondary Info:
APPLYING TO
Post Secondary Applications
Everyone should have PLAN A and PLAN B!
(plus maybe Plan C & D & E…)
SUBMIT MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS TO
KEEP YOUR OPTIONS OPEN!
Tips for Applying Online
• Set aside at least one hour to complete the application
• Have your PEN number and SIN number handy
• When asked where you attended school, be sure to identify where you attended for grades 9-12 as they want to know you have taken school in English for the past 4 yrs (grades 9-12)
• Know your full mailing address with postal code
• Email address needs to be the one you check the most frequently (Not a school district account)
• Email will be the primary method of communication from post-sec.
• Application fee payment due at the time of application so you’ll also need to have a credit card handy
Why Apply Early?
Please apply as soon as possible because:
1. Some college programs are “first apply, first in” and
those ones tend to fill up very quickly.
2. If the post-secondary institution requires additional
information from you, you then have the time to fulfill
their requests without further delaying your
application.
3. Some schools allow students to choose courses based
on application date. Therefore if you are late in
DID YOU KNOW?
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Your
Grade 11 final grades AND your Grade 12 First Semester
final grades
are used by the post secondary schools to
determine whether or not you are accepted.
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It is
IMPERATIVE that your grades are meeting the admission
standards
, set by the college/university,
by your January
report card
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Don’t slack off, and don’t think you can wait until June to get
the marks you need!!
How to Apply to OKANAGAN COLLEGE
1. http://www.okanagan.bc.ca2. Click on become a student 3. Click on High School
4. Click on How to Apply
5. Click on Apply Now – Choose Program
*Non-refundable application fee -$30 *Friday November 1, 2013 – online
applications begin at 8:30 am *Some programs are first come first
served, so apply as early as possible
*Some programs available until filled, so no set close date
*OC Career Fair at KLO Campus on Sunday, Nov. 2 (10:30 am - 3:00pm) **No App fee if apply at Career Fair
How to Apply to U VIC
1.
http://www.uvic.ca
2. Click on “Future Students
“Undergraduate”
3. Click on “Apply Online”
4. Click “Ready to Apply”
5. “Apply for Undergraduate
Studies”
6. New Applicant/Create
Profile
*Create a profile
*Note: $68.85 non-refundable
application fee (Visa, MC AMEX or cheque)
*Online applications open September 1 February 28 deadline
*Self-report final grade 11 marks from October 1- November 30 to be considered for early admission:
How to Apply to UBC
1. http://www.ubc.ca
2. Click on Prospective Student-undergraduate
3. Click on campus of choice
4. Click on Apply to UBC for 2013 5. New user: create an account
*Non-refundable application fee of $61.20
*One application for both campuses *Must indicate 1st & 2nd choice of
program and campus
*Online application is now open and closes February 3, 2014
UBC: Broad Based Admission
Academic Profile
+
Personal Profile
=
ENTRANCE
(admission course mark average) (full length answers to prompts)
A Personal Profile requires
CAREFUL,
REFLECTIVE THOUGHT
in every answer.
Focus less on listing / describing activities.
Focus instead on what you have learned
UBC Personal Profile
1. Tell us about an experience that caused you to rethink or change your perspective. What impact has this had on you? (200 words)
2. Explain how you responded to a significant challenge that you have encountered and what you learned in the process. (200 words)
3. Describe up to 5 activities that you have pursued in 1 or more of the following areas:
leadership/group contributions; academics; sports; creative & performing arts; work; service to others. Provide a short description of each (50 words), indicating dates and times.
4. Tell us more about one of the activities explaining what your goals were, what you did to pursue them, the results achieved, and what you learned in the process. (200 words)
5.Use a Word Document to prepare you Profile answers and then cut and paste your final copy into the online application to avoid lost work.
UBC Personal Profile
Explain how you responded to a significant challenge that you have encountered and what you learned in the process. (200 words)
At the first of my volunteer work in the old folks’ home, the people there were distant. They just thought what I did was just a show or to finish the work made by my school. I just kept going there every week and did what I could do. Finally, all the people are happy to see me when I get there. It may be hard to get along with the others. But if I can show my patience and sincerity to them, I will succeed in the end. Moreover, remember to be honest.
UBC Personal Profile
Explain how you responded to a significant challenge that you have encountered and what you learned in the process. (200 words)
During the last few years my biggest challenge has been to find my direction. This became even more important during my last two years of secondary school. I knew that what I wanted to do and what I
ultimately feel that I should do, is write, but it can be hard to commit to an art form when there are so many things worth devoting ones time to. It was incredibly difficult for me to reconcile my desire to tell stories with my desire to affect my community in a much more
UBC Personal Profile
(con’t.)
I felt for a long time that the act of writing would not and could not influence someone as positively as the cure for a disease or childcare and that it might be seen as a frivolous choice. Within the last six
months, however, I have come to realize that stories are imperative to our survival and our relationships with one another. It is how we
attempt to be remembered, how we teach our children, how we teach ourselves and, most importantly, how we share. Stories ward off
UBC Personal Profile
The critical factor is how the applicant can
explain how he was able to learn and
grow from experiences he has had.
REFLECTIVE THOUGHT CAN MAKE
THE DIFFERENCE!
** Two references will also be required, one of which
must be in connection with an activity listed and one
must be a school official.
Planning to Study in the USA?
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You must write the SAT test OR the ACT. Contact your
post-secondary school to find what test is accepted.
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OKM school number for SAT 821153
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SAT info & registrations:
www.collegeboard.com
($54 US)
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ACT info & registrations:
www.act.org
($35 US)
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SAT tests are written at George Elliott (test centre # 94498)
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ACT tests are written in Kamloops
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SAT test dates for this school year:
Post-Secondary Info:
FUNDING YOUR
EDUCATION
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Passport to Education - $1000
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Provincial Exam Scholarship - $1000
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District Scholarship -
$1000
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Entrance Scholarship - $1000++
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Major Entrance -
$2000 - $40,000
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COBSS -
$300--$2000
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Parent Support
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Personal Savings
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Co-Op Education -
$8000+
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Government Student Loans - $3000+
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On Campus Jobs -
$1000+
Graduation Exam Scholarships
1. Write 5 Graduation Exams (En 10, Sc 10, a Math
10, SS 11 or FNS 12, & an En 12)
2. Must complete both the course and the exam
3. ENGLISH 12
BLENDED FINAL MARK (school + exam = BF) = 73%
4. Rank among top 5,000 grade 12 students in BC
The Ministry of Education will average each student’s 5 exams and award $1,000 to the top 5,000 grade 12 students in the province.
Start your scholarship search
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www.studentscholarships.org
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www.bcawardsonline.org
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www.studentawards.com
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www.aucc.ca
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“What’s Next?” Guide – Section G: Funding
More info on bursaries and scholarships at the
COBSS and Awards Meeting in December
UBC-Major Entrance Scholarship
$5,000- $40,000
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Information obtained from the
Academic
Profile & the Personal Profile
on the
Application form will be used to choose
recipients.
No additional application is
necessary.
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To be considered for this your application
must be completed by
December 10, 2014
UBC- Entrance Award
up to $40,000
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Recognizes students who are academically qualified, but who
would not otherwise be able to attend without significant
financial assistance
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You and your family must complete an application to
demonstrate great financial need. A nomination letter is
required from someone who is well-acquainted with you, and
can comment on your character and financial situation
Upcoming Dates
• UBC Information Meeting: October 21st at 7pm
• Post Secondary Mini-Fair in the MP Room Thursday, October 8th from 1 to 3pm . You will be called down to the MP room by class.
• University of Calgary Visit – Tuesday, October 21st at noon in the
Counselling Ctr.
• University of Alberta – Wednesday, November 5th at noon in the
Counselling Ctr.
• University of Saskatchewan – Thursday, November 20th at noon in
the Counselling Ctr.
• University of Guelph – Tuesday, November 25th at noon
TENTATIVELY
Upcoming Dates
• OC Application opens Nov 3rd @ 8:30am
• Okanagan College Career Fair - Sunday, November 2nd 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the KLO campus
• COBSS and Awards Information Meeting – December TBA in the MP Room
• December 10th – UBC Major Entrance Scholarship Deadline
