Life After High School

1. Life After High School

2. Post-secondary Options • Work • Community College • Private/Career College • Military • Volunteer • Travel/Exchange Trips • University

3. Graduation Requirements You are responsible to make sure you have the following compulsory credits for graduation: • English 11 English 12 • Grade 11 Math Modern History 11 • 1 Science • 1 Fine Arts/Life Role Credit • 5 Grade 12 credits • 17 credits in total • We will meet with each grade 12 student and review your transcripts with you after mid-term marks sem. 1.

4. Learning more about options. . . • Check post-secondary school websites-best source of info-look under Admissions or Future or Prospective Students • Social Media: All schools are on all social media-follow the schools you’re interested in to learn more about them, student life, etc-Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc • Guidance office-view books, AARAO; you can stop by at lunch to view these or make an appointment • You can contact recruiters by phone or email and have your questions answered • Book a tour!

5. Communicating Information • Announcements • Homeroom • Scholarship links on websites • Scholarship bulletin board • Post-secondary bulletin board • Posters

6. Admission Information • Students must check to see that they meet the admission requirements and deadlines of universities/colleges of interest. • You should know right now if you have the courses you need to get into the programs of choice. • Students will be assessed based on sem. 1 marks and grade 11 marks for early admission. • Applications • Most have an on-line version for faster processing • For those students interested in residence a separate application is usually required, as if a separate fee.

7. Application Process • Most are on-line • Application for Atlantic universities and colleges usually begin after semester one • Early admission: over 85% on entrance electives; often after mid-term • Ontario/BC universities can require earlier admission. • College-NBCC-now • Gather info at Post-Secondary Expo and college visits See Mr. Foesenek for info on writing SAT’s for US schools

8. ~ • There are community- based scholarships that arrive throughout year at guidance or on-line • Entrance scholarships • School-based scholarships (prizes) • Grad Prizes • Parent work scholarships • Internet options • Involvement is as important as marks for winning scholarships

9. Where do I look for scholarship information? Stanley Consolidated Website : • http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/ASD-W/StanleyConsolidated/Pages/default.aspx • Front Page – “Latest School Documents” on the right side or • At the top click “Quick Links” >Guidance >Scholarships (on right hand side) Anglophone West District Website: http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/ASD-W/scholarships/Pages/default.aspx

10. Where else can I look for scholarship info? • Look within Post-secondary Websites: • Universities and colleges have internal entrance scholarships and larger scholarships that students should apply for if they meet the criteria • Example: • http://www.unb.ca/scholarships/ • http://www.nbcc.ca/future-students/scholarships-bursaries-awards • http://w3.stu.ca/stu/futurestudents/scholarships/entrance

11. We also recommend the following websites to continue your search. . . • www.canlearn.ca(student loans, education planning) • www.studentawards.com(Scholarships & Contests) • www.scholarshipscanada.com(Scholarships & Contests) • http://www.studentscholarships.org • http://www.ammsa.com/ammsabursary.html(Aboriginal Scholarship Guide)

12. Social Media!!! • Follow scholarships and schools on all social media; Facebook , Twitter, Instagram • Up to date info posted on university visits, scholarships, contests, things going on at post-secondary institutions, deadlines, etc. • Can also follow schools and programs of interest • https://twitter.com/MrFoesenek

13. Transcripts • Available at the counter at Admin; students can stop by in the morning, at lunch or after school and request a transcript be sent or picked up • Can be mailed directly to the institution or scholarship address or picked up by the student • Request a few days in advance (we suggest three), especially at busy times of year such as right after marks come out.

14. Student Loans • Are meant to supplement income • Not all students are eligible • A parental contribution calculator available on line • Students don’t apply until late May/June; available in May • Students must apply on-line • Processing time takes from 4-6 weeks • www.studentaid.gnb.ca

15. Decision-Making • Follow your heart and know your strengths • Decide what your important values are • Prioritize • Research Options • Talk to people in the field • Job shadow • Ask employers who they hire

16. Upcoming dates to remember: • Loran Scholarship: Apply online at www.loranaward.ca • Schulich Award: SCS will be looking for candidates in January • UNBSJ Open House: October 22 • STU Open House: November 5 • NBCC Open House: October 29th in Fredericton, November 2nd in Woodstock

17. NEED HELP? • Set an appointment with me to discuss options • Complete an updated Career Cruising profile to look at interests, skills, and find careers that match your evolved personality. • PSE Helper http://www.initproductions.ca/pseproject/first-nation-role-models-project/