Guidance Counsellors

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Guidance Counsellors Overview of the Graduation
Year and Beyond, for Parents

• Mrs. Sandra Brothers
• A-K
• Mr. Gareth Luke
• L-Z

Nov. 14, 2006
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ON GRADUATION DAY THERE WILL BE AT LEAST TWO
VERY IMPORTANT PIECES OF PAPER PRESENTED TO YOUR
SON OR DAUGHTER
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Here is the less important one
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This one is much more important
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The High School Transcript Interim versions
are used during the school year for applying
to post secondary before the final marks are
in.
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CREDIT CHECK ANDGRAD LIST

• The counsellors have checked the students for
  graduation status but it remains the
  responsibility of students and parents to ensure
  that all graduation requirements are met.
• The Potential Grad List is the list of all grade
  12 students and will be posted at various times
  of the year. The one posted the day before
  graduation is the actual Grad List.
• The list is meant to show what we have on record
  as the full name in order to prepare graduation
  diplomas. It must be the correct full legal name.

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WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?

• Go directly to full-time work
• Apprenticeship (a formal on-the-job training
  program)
• Community College
• Military Training and Employment
• Private Career College Business, Cosmetology,
  Computer, Services etc.
• University public, private (US), religious

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GRADUATING, DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT COURSES AND
GOOD ENOUGH MARKS FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION?

• Check the college/university calendara book of
  their programs, courses and information
• This can be reviewed at any time with a counselor
  if needed
• The word program refers to a set of courses
  that leads to a particular certificate, diploma
  or degree.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS
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REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE

• Minimum grade 12 or equivalent for most programs.
  
• Some technology programs may require Math12,
  Physics 12, and/or Chemistry 12
• Resumes and Portfolios may also be required.
• It is important to check the requirements in the
  NSCC Calendar book.
• Applications can be received starting September
  15th. Course space is limited. Apply now!

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Typical Requirements for University Admission in
Atlantic Canada

• English 12 and four other acceptable Grade 12
  academic courses (may have to include Math or
  Pre-Calculus Math and/or other courses depending
  on desired program)
• About 70 in each of the required courses and
  about a 70 average in the five courses with no
  mark below 60 (Note these are typical but some
  cut-off averages can be higher or lower )
• Math is not necessarily a requirement for some
  programs. Check the program for specific
  requirements.
• Deadlines typically as late as the summer except
  for limited-enrolment programs. Much earlier
  outside the Maritimes and earlier for
  scholarships (typically March 1)

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U.S. and other foreign INSTITUTIONS

• Should apply before Christmas. Fee required.
  Outside North America may have deadlines as early
  as October.
• Usually require SAT scores
• -apply by late October to write in early
  December or apply in mid November to write in
  late January
• Check www.collegeboard.com

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Finding Post-secondary Information

• Brochures and calendars in the Guidance Office
  (or call or write for your own)
• Go on-line to institution sites
• Attend presentations here at Cole Harbour by
  visiting representatives
• Go to Open Houses at institutions throughout our
  region
• Visit your counselor and/or guidance website

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Applying to University or College (typical
procedure)

• Obtain application form.
• Complete form and attach admission fee
• Sign-up to request a Transcript from the Guidance
  Secretary.
• Mail or take to the institution prior to
  deadline.

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Completing the Application- following graduation

• In all cases final marks must be sent to the
  institution following graduation.
• Graduates are given three official copies of
  their transcript at the ceremony.
• It is the students responsibility to deliver the
  final transcript to the institution.
• Students pick actual courses and schedules in the
  summer or in September, on-line or at the
  institution.

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Typical Fees and Supplies

• Community College 2500 to 3000/yr for most
  programs. 1 or 2 yrs.
• University 5000 to 7000/yr (less outside N.S.)
  Commonly 4 or 5 years for first degree. Add more
  years for additional degrees, e.g. teaching,
  medicine, law, dentistry, vet, masters degree.
• Private Career College 5000 to over 20,000/yr.
  1 or 2 years.
• Flight College approximately 20,000/yr.
• 2 years

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Monetary Awards

• Local awards provided by local service clubs,
  foundations and businesses (may be based on
  affinity and/or need as well as marks)
  Applications usually January to early June. Some
  are administered by the school. Examples
  Kinsmen, Church, Rotary, Masons, Community
  Awards. Values 100 to 1000. Not always
  necessary to be an academic student other
  factors like community service and involvement.
• To be considered for certain Local Awards or
  nominated awards, the student must pass in an
  In-School Application Form.
• Students should have a resume and reference
  letters for award applications. Create and obtain
  these now.

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Entrance Scholarships

• Awarded by practically all universities, and by
  some private colleges.
• Intended to attract the top students
• Values typically 200 to 8000. May be renewable.
  At least 80 admissions average needed for
  smaller ones. Mid to upper-90s typically for
  largest.

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Entrance Scholarships, continued.

• Some are guaranteed. A certain average nets a
  scholarship.
• Most are competitive. Depends on who applies for
  what in any given year and their admission
  averages.
• A few require a separate scholarship application.

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Entrance Scholarships, the end.

• Scholarships awarded by the institutions are
  based on marks available by the end of first
  semester.
• The marks used for entrance scholarships are
  usually the same ones required for entrance into
  the school. For Arts this may include English 12
  and the best 4 other academic Grade 12 marks. For
  Science, Eng 12, Pre-Cal Math and 2 Sciences plus
  one other . Grade 11 marks will be used after
  using 1st semester marks. Differs from school to
  school, program to program!

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Student Loans

• Two types government and private

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Government Student Loans

• Commonly called Canada Student Loans but really a
  combination of CSL and NS Student Loans.
• Administered by the NS Dept of Education. They
  determine eligibility. The lower the family
  income and the higher the cost of the program,
  the bigger the available loan. Many students are
  not eligible due to a combination of higher
  family income and/or relatively low education
  costs.

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Private Student Loans

• Student line of credit offered by many chartered
  banks. No government involvement. Useful for
  families with a medium income, not eligible for a
  government loan but who would have difficulty in
  paying for college or university.
• Based on a student budget and on having a
  co-signer with an acceptable credit rating
  (usually a parent, but not necessarily)
• Student draws funds as necessary.
• Interest, at a preferred rate, is paid monthly on
  the amount borrowed. The principal is not paid
  on until after studies end.
• Apply anytime, once plans are firm.

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The Online Guidance Office

• www.coleharbourhigh.ednet.ns.ca

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Click here
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Check the calendar
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What is the best option for my son/daughter?
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As the parent or guardian you may want to act as
the..
Career Coach
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Check out
Careers
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The Career Page will give access to several
excellent career sites
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Try the matchmaker quiz
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It will ask questions about likes and dislikes
about worksites
The 39 answers will generate a list
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You can click on a career from the list
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Each career has video clips of actual people
working at that careerwith their likes and
dislikes about their job
..or you can click on Career Path
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It will show typical work conditions and salary
for the first 5 years, the second five years and
so on
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If you click on education then it will show you
the schools by province that offer this program
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You can also explore careers by index, school
subject or by taking another quiz.
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Career Cruising is only one of the career and
job sites that you can access from the Online
Guidance Office. It may be useful to visit a
few career sites before deciding if
post-secondary education is the path for you.
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On this Online Guidance site you can also access
Post Secondary Schools
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The Scholarships and Awards link is very useful,
also under Miscellaneous You will find graduation
requirements, post-secondary application
procedure, update on program openings, and many
other useful bits of information related to this
evening.
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End of Part I
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Part II

• Presentations by the post secondary schools in
  attendance
• Any Questions??? before instructions on Part II