Title: Guidance Counsellors
1Guidance Counsellors Overview of the Graduation
Year and Beyond, for Parents
- Mrs. Sandra Brothers
- A-K
- Mr. Gareth Luke
- L-Z
Nov. 14, 2006
2ON GRADUATION DAY THERE WILL BE AT LEAST TWO
VERY IMPORTANT PIECES OF PAPER PRESENTED TO YOUR
SON OR DAUGHTER
3Here is the less important one
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5This one is much more important
6The High School Transcript Interim versions
are used during the school year for applying
to post secondary before the final marks are
in.
7CREDIT 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.
8WHAT 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
9GRADUATING, 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.
10REQUIREMENTS FOR POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS
11REQUIREMENTS 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!
12Typical 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)
13U.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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14Finding 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
15Applying 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.
16Completing 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.
17 18Typical 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
19Monetary 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.
20Entrance 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.
21Entrance 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.
22Entrance 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!
23Student Loans
- Two types government and private
24Government 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.
25Private 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.
26The Online Guidance Office
- www.coleharbourhigh.ednet.ns.ca
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28Click here
29Check the calendar
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32What is the best option for my son/daughter?
33As the parent or guardian you may want to act as
the..
Career Coach
34Check out
Careers
35The Career Page will give access to several
excellent career sites
36Try the matchmaker quiz
37It will ask questions about likes and dislikes
about worksites
The 39 answers will generate a list
38You can click on a career from the list
39Each 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
40It will show typical work conditions and salary
for the first 5 years, the second five years and
so on
41If you click on education then it will show you
the schools by province that offer this program
42You can also explore careers by index, school
subject or by taking another quiz.
43Career 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.
44On this Online Guidance site you can also access
Post Secondary Schools
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49The 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.
50End of Part I
51Part II
- Presentations by the post secondary schools in
attendance - Any Questions??? before instructions on Part II