1. POST-SECONDARY PLANNING GRADE 12 N. Smith A-F C. Borden G-M & Mac L. MacLean N-Z & Mc

2. Graduation Requirements You are responsible to make sure you have the following compulsory credits for graduation (18 in total): 3 English 2 Math 2 Science 2 of Technology, Math or Science 1 Physical Education 1 Canadian History 1Fine Arts Global His 12/Geo 12 5 Grade 12 French Immersion 9 Credits

3. Steps in Career Planning Self-assessment – Career Cruising Career awareness match between self and careers Occupational trends Post-secondary awareness Decision making Follow through

4. Information Announcements Virtual Guidance Office Scholarship Binder Bulletin Boards

5. Options after High School About 80% of high school students will eventually go on to some form of post-secondary education About 54% of university students graduate from their original program of interest. (Globe and Mail, 2011) University/College Paid/Volunteer Work Private school Apprenticeship Travel Upgrading

6. Application Process Atlantic universities and colleges - February Deadlines vary NSCC apply now Transcripts - Julie King

7. Admissions Information Check admission requirements and deadlines First semester marks and grade 11 marks for early admission. Processing fee On-line Separate application for residence

8. Scholarships External: Community based scholarships that arrive throughout year Internal: School based scholarships Entrance scholarships Internet options Studentawards.com Scholarshipscanada.com Parent/Guardian work scholarships Involvement i.e. community and school involvement Bursaries/scholarships for visible minorities, students with disabilities

9. Student loans Are meant to supplement income Not all students are eligible Student Line of Credit another option to subsidize education Students don’t apply until late May/June Students must apply on-line Processing time takes from 4-6 weeks Website: studentloans.ednet.ns.ca

10. APPRENTICESHIP On-the-job training Graduate must find employer 2000 hours = 1 year of training Apprentices earn 40-90% of journeyperson while training Only certain trades have apprenticeship options (60+) For more information: nsapprenticeship.ca/

11. Nova Scotia Community College 13 campuses across Nova Scotia Over 140 program options Programs suitable for all types of students Nova Scotia is experiencing a shortage of skilled workers Articulation Agreements Waitlists

12. Private Career Colleges Occupational training offered by a business Less stringent admission requirements but tuition maybe more expensive Nova Scotia has over 40 registered private colleges

13. Coop/Internship programs Post-secondary study and work experience combined

14. Students with Disabilities May qualify for post-secondary special grants and/or services: tutoring, note taking, assistive technology, computers, etc. Indicate on applications and student loan forms Verification required

15. Bachelor of Arts – English plus 4 academic grade 12 courses Bachelor of Science – English, Pre- Calculus, 2 grade 12 Sciences plus 1 grade 12 academic course Bachelor of Commerce – English, Mathematics (in some cases, Pre-Calculus) plus 3 other academic courses strive for excellence University Requirements: Halifax

16. Bachelor of Engineering – English, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, Physics plus 1 other academic course Bachelor of Computer Science – English, Pre- Calculus plus 3 other academic courses Bachelor of Nursing – English, Math, Chemistry, Biology plus 1 other academic courses Please check with institution regarding which academic classes will be accepted (FVP 12).