Grad Transitions & bEYOND

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We are here to help you get organized and to de-stress. Do you sometimes feel like this? We are here to help you get organized and to de-stress.

Check over courses for semester 2  Take charge of your education. Check over courses for semester 2 Check over transcript with counsellors Attend grade 12 info sessions – morning announcements & school website.

Upcoming information sessions will include:  Next steps. Upcoming information sessions will include: Electronic transfer of final transcript Personal statements/letters of introduction for bursaries Information – bursaries & scholarships Complete GT booklet early Attend Post-Secondary visit tomorrow

Post Secondary Institution Visit Thursday, Sept. 21   1:00 – 3:15 11 institutions You must attend 2 sessions & the Mini-Fair.  Each session is about 45 minutes long UBC VIU Thompson River University SFU Quest Northern Lights NIC Camosun Royal Military College UVic Trinity Western

Post Secondary Institution Visit Thursday, Sept. 21   1:00 – 3:15 Required assignment for Grad Transitions  (pages in GT booklet) There will be signs in foyer, bus loop, library window and columns in 400 wings to tell you the room numbers for each institution Opportunity to learn about institution, ask questions, to compare programs/costs, etc.

Check out university websites Search programs and costs at  Investigate PSI options. Check out university websites Search programs and costs at www.educationplannerbc.ca Discuss with parents/guardians.

Important Dates for PSI information Distributed Learning (online courses) Completion deadlines – UBC – Feb 1, 2018 SFU – April 30, 2018 Others – May 30,2018 English 12 & other courses needed for admission NIC monthly visits (October 7 is next visit) Sign up in Student Services

Additional Information Social Media – check for appropriate content SAT exam – needed for PSI admissions in the USA Volunteer Excellent for bursaries & scholarships Leadership opportunities Good for job searches

Bursaries & Scholarships What is the difference Bursaries – based on financial need Scholarships – based on academic performance Helpful websites www.scholarshipscanada.com www.isfeldschool.com check out last year’s information @ Students & Parents Grad Awards & Scholarships