POST-SECONDARY PLANNING GRADE 12

N. Smith A-F C. Borden G-M & MacL. MacLean N-Z & Mc

Graduation RequirementsYou are responsible to make sure you have the following compulsory credits for graduation (18 in total):

3 English

2 Math

2 Science

2 of Technology, Math or Science

1 Physical Education

1 Canadian History 1Fine Arts Global His 12/Geo 12 5 Grade 12 French Immersion 9 Credits

Steps in Career Planning Self-assessment – Career

Cruising Career awareness match

between self and careers Occupational trends Post-secondary awareness Decision making Follow through

Information

Announcements Virtual Guidance

Office Scholarship Binder Bulletin Boards

Options after High SchoolAbout 80% of high school students will eventually go on to some form of

post-secondary education

About 54% of university students graduate from their original program of interest.

(Globe and Mail, 2011)

University/College Paid/Volunteer Work Private school Apprenticeship Travel Upgrading

Application Process Atlantic universities and

colleges - February Deadlines vary NSCC apply now Transcripts - Julie King

Admissions Information Check admission

requirements and deadlines

First semester marks and grade 11 marks for early admission.

Processing fee On-line Separate application for

residence

Scholarships External: Community based

scholarships that arrive throughout year

Internal: School based scholarships

Entrance scholarships Internet optionsStudentawards.comScholarshipscanada.com Parent/Guardian work

scholarships Involvement i.e. community and

school involvement Bursaries/scholarships for visible

minorities, students with disabilities

Student loans Are meant to

supplement income Not all students are

eligible Student Line of

Credit another option to subsidize education

Students don’t apply until late May/June

Students must apply on-line

Processing time takes from 4-6 weeks

Website: studentloans.ednet.ns.ca

APPRENTICESHIP On-the-job training Graduate must find

employer 2000 hours = 1 year of

training Apprentices earn 40-90% of

journeyperson while training

Only certain trades have apprenticeship options (60+)

For more information:nsapprenticeship.ca/

Nova Scotia Community College 13 campuses across Nova

Scotia Over 140 program options Programs suitable for all

types of students Nova Scotia is experiencing

a shortage of skilled workers Articulation Agreements Waitlists

Private Career Colleges Occupational training

offered by a business Less stringent admission

requirements but tuition maybe more expensive

Nova Scotia has over 40 registered private colleges

Coop/Internship programs Post-secondary study and

work experience combined

Students with Disabilities May qualify for post-secondary special grants and/or

services: tutoring, note taking, assistive technology, computers, etc.

Indicate on applications and student loan forms Verification required

•Bachelor of Arts – English plus 4 academic grade 12 courses

•Bachelor of Science – English, Pre-Calculus, 2 grade 12 Sciences plus 1 grade 12 academic course

•Bachelor of Commerce – English, Mathematics (in some cases, Pre-Calculus) plus 3 other academic courses

strive for excellence

University Requirements: HalifaxUniversity Requirements: Halifax

University Requirements: Halifax Bachelor of Engineering – English, Pre-Calculus,

Chemistry, Physics plus 1 other academic course Bachelor of Computer Science – English, Pre-

Calculus plus 3 other academic courses Bachelor of Nursing – English, Math, Chemistry,

Biology plus 1 other academic courses

Please check with institution regarding which academic classes will be accepted (FVP 12).