1. Welcome to Graduation Transitions
October, 2018
Class #2

2. https://wvsscounselling.weebly.com/
Last Class
Remind: to
Stress Management Handout (5marks)
PSI research Handout (5 marks)
All PowerPoints and resources can be found on Counselling Website.

3. Today’s class Announcements Community Connections DPA Scholarships
Post Secondary introduction and research

4. Study Blocks Grade 12s can now apply for a study block
Decisions made every Friday starting Oct 12
Forms can be picked up in the counselling office
Make sure your university research is done
Not eligible for gold cord at commencement
UBC likes depth and breadth in a program so be careful not to go too light
Continue to attend class until confirmation is given that spare was approved

5. PSAT Practice SAT Wednesday, October 10th 8:30 am to noon C303
Maximum 20 students can write
Register in office for $20

6. Post Secondary Visits
October 4 – Acadia (after school) 9 – Carleton (after school) 10 – Loyola (lunch) 12 – U California Riverside (lunch) 12 – Arizona and Boston (after school) 17 – UBC Sauder (lunch) 23 – Guelph (after school) 24 – Western (lunch) 25 – Queens BISC (lunch, this is a study abroad program in UK) Still to book: Calgary, Dalhousie, Ryerson, Uvic, Waterloo November: Queens, U of T, Concordia Brock, Alberta

7. Fun Stuff Boat Cruise Grad Sweats Thursday, October 18 $50
Cruise, casino, drinks, appys, DJ
Tickets on sale from Grad Committee members or in Counselling office
Grad Sweats
Order forms available soon

8. Community Connections
30 hours work experience is required to graduate
Hours can be paid or volunteer
Hours must be completed in Grade 10 to 12
Hours must be completed in Canada
Hours must be verified by service hour form, pay stub or T4
Leadership, Peer Helping and Work Experience hours count

9. Daily Physical Activities
150 minutes of physical activity must be completed weekly during your grade 12 year
Requirement satisfied by PE 12, Yoga 12 or Dance 12
Activities must be moderate to high intensity – walking to school does not count

10. Scholarships: 4 types
General Requirements:
Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant
Eligible for graduation and enrolled in a BC school
International students have some scholarships available
University Entrance Scholarships
Most are automatic based on admission average or by application to university
Check due dates on websites (UBC: Dec 1, SFU: Jan 15)

11. Scholarships: 4 types WVSS Scholarships External Scholarships
Over 30 available
One application
Applications available in January, due in March
External Scholarships
Students are responsible for researching and applying on their own
List on counselling website
Transcripts are available in counselling office
Some are by nomination only (Loran, Schulich, PEO)

12. Scholarships: 4 types Provincial Scholarships Program
Provincial Scholarships Program
District Dogwood Scholarships - $1250
Available for exceptionality in non-academic areas (Art, Culinary, Trades, Athletics, Languages, Service, )
Chosen by WVSS Scholarship Committee
BC Achievement Scholarship - $1250 (8000)
No application
Based on marks in grade 10 – 12 (required and electives)
Must have percentage marks (no TS) for grade
BC Excellence Scholarship - $5000 (1 nominated by school)
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship - $5000 (20)
Apply directly to Ministry of Education by Feb 15

13. Post Secondary Lingo
Faculty (Arts, Science, Engineering, Commerce etc)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Certificate (1 year)
Diploma (2 years)
Degree (4 years)
Major/Minor: declare in 2nd year
Honours: more rigorous program

14. Process for Applying Step 1: Application Step 2: Report Marks
Apply BC, OUAC, Apply Alberta or direct application (McGill, Dalhousie etc)
Complete Broad based portion (UBC, Queens, Waterloo, business programs etc)
Step 2: Report Marks
UBC, UVic: self-report term 2
SFU: self-report term 1 or 2
Most out of province: self-report or transcript for term 1 or 2
We will cover mark reporting in more detail later
Step 3: Post Secondary Intuition Form (PSI)
Student Transcript Service
Will be done in Grad Trans class

15. Applying to Post Secondary
You need to decide now:
Which Universities or Colleges will I apply to
What Faculty? UBC Faculties
Research deadlines, English requirements
Is there a Broad-based Application?
Do I have required courses, what courses will be used for my admission average
Continue your research!!!
Show UBC faculty list as an example.
Explain how majors work.
Explain first year is general.

16. Next Class: University Apps!!!
Block
Teacher
Room
Day
1-1
McAllen
C233
Wednesday, October 31
1-3
Walton
C231
1-4
MacNeil
2-1
Thursday, November 1
2-3
2-4 PM
Campagnolo