1. Planning Your Future

2. Options Post-secondary studies/Job training High School Upgrading: Bedford and Forsythe Education Centres (Formerly Flecs) Correspondence Nova Scotia Community College University Prep Programs High School

3. More Options Enter the workforce Temporary work: time to solidify plans/ earn tuition/upgrade if needed Work or volunteer with organizations in Canada or overseas Travel: an education beyond the 4 walls of a school

4. Talking the Talk Terminology: Post-Secondary Undergraduate/Graduate Degree e.g. Bachelor’s, Master’s Diploma Tuition/Student fees Faculty Apprenticeship Admission Requirements Transcript

5. NS Community College Programs Applied Arts and New Media Business Health and Human Services Trades and Technology School of Access – prep and transition programs www.nscc.ca

6. NS Community College Entrance Requirements Apply Now! Acceptance on first apply - first qualified basis Grade 12 Diploma Some programs have specific prerequisites e.g. math, science, university degree Academic and Career Connections: - prep year for further programs includes math, communications, sciences - can gain credits toward some college programs or university pre-requisites 2 + 2 Agreement

7. University Entrance Requirements Admission requirements vary depending on the institution. Check with each institution! Required averages usually in the range of 70% + IB has specific admission requirements. Bachelor of Arts English 12 + 4 other Grade 12 academic courses Bachelor of Commerce English 12, Math 12( in some cases Pre-Cal 12) + 3 other Grade 12 academic courses

8. University Entrance Requirements Bachelor of Science English 12, Pre-Cal Math 12, 2 Grade 12 Sciences + 1 other Grade 12 acad. course Bachelor of Engineering English 12, Pre-Cal Math 12, Chemistry12, Physics 12 + 1 other Grade 12 academic course Bachelor of Computer Science English 12, Pre-Calculus Math 12+ 3 other Grade 12 academic courses Bachelor of Nursing English 12, Math 12, Chemistry 12, Biology 12 + 1 Grade 12 academic course Remember to check each institution for requirements!!

9. How To Apply Applications are ongoing beginning in semester 1 using Grade 11 marks. Apply online or in person at specific institutions. All applications have a fee; however, some institutions waive this fee if you apply during an Open House. Complete transcript order form on PAH website, or visit Student Services. ***CHECK APPLICATION DEADLINES*** ESL students – note TOEFL requirements For U.S. universities - SATs required - PAH #825280 Ontario Universities - apply through Central Application Centre www.ouac.on.cawww.ouac.on.ca

10. Scholarships and Bursaries Most universities have automatic entrance scholarships based on average. Usually 80%+ Check PAH Student Services/Guidance Website Listen to announcements Surf the net - Register on www.studentawards.com www.studentawards.com & www.scholarshipscanada.comwww.scholarshipscanada.com Ask at work, religious institutions, community organizations etc. School funds distributed at graduation -Submit green student information sheets.

11. Scholarships and Bursaries Remember to: Keep your resume up to date Give your references lots of time to write letters of recommendation Read award criteria carefully Watch deadlines Student Loans – apply on line, end of May based on need/family income

12. How To Find More Information Meet with your guidance counsellor Use Career Cruising to explore interests Take a test drive at NSCC Visit campuses and attend Open House events Be prepared to ask questions of post- secondary reps at our Post-Secondary Day and /or lunchtime sessions Check out websites of the institutions that interest you - www.schoolfinder.comwww.schoolfinder.com

13. Guidance Online www.pahs.ednet.ns.ca/guidance Career Cruising www.careercruising.com User name: princeandrews Password: dartmouth