Pen High Counsellors & Contacts Counsellor by Alpha (Students’ Last Names)

1. Pen High Counsellors & Contacts Counsellor by Alpha (Students’ Last Names) Ms. Richter (A-H) rrichter@summer.com 250-770-7750 ext 6477 • Ms. Dunnett (I-M) mdunnett@summer.com 250-770-7750 ext 6372 • Mrs. Glibbery (N-Z) mglibbery@summer.com 250-770-7750 ext 6404 • Mr. Nackoney (OHA & KISU) dnackoney@summer.com 250-770-7757  Mr. Trevor Knowlton: Trades & ACE IT apprenticeship programs: book appointments online: http://www.careers67.ca/appointment.html 

2. Applying to Post Secondary Institutions

3. Post Secondary Application Process Plan first…  When possible, visit some campuses and sit in on visiting institution presentations.  REVIEW ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: every college and university has its own entrance requirements (gr 11 & 12 required courses or mark specific).  Ensure you are in the correct courses to gain admission.  Use research tools like the post secondary institution websites and the post-secondary viewbooks in the counselling area.

4. Post-secondary rep visits at Pen High University of Alberta PSI Night University of Calgary OC Open House @ OC Oct 25 Bishop’s University Queen’s University Sept 22 Sept 26 Oct 13     Nov 9 Nov 22  

5. Process  Check admission requirements & decide where to apply  Complete applications & pay fees  Complete transcript form to release grades  Check email or university portal to complete all remaining tasks (self reporting, etc)  Apply for awards  Apply for housing if needed  Accept offer and pay deposit  Register for courses

6. Getting in… How flexible are you with your chosen program or institution? Does your academic average meet admission requirements? Do you have a back-up plan?    Plan B to your chosen program may get you into your institution of choice Choice #1: Engineering Choice #2: Sciences  Plan B (or C) for your chosen school may eventually get you into your program of choice Choice #1: UBC: Bachelor of Science Choice #2: UVIC: Bachelor of Science Choice #3: Okanagan College: Science 

7. Applications  Institutions open for admission at different times, but most open in early fall.  Application deadlines are different for many institutions. For example, to be considered for UBC Major Entrance Scholarships or an early offer of admission, applications must be received by UBC by December 1st.  Most schools require online applications and application fees, which are non-refundable. Fees range from $27 - $100 for domestic applicants, and $100+ for international applicants.  Note that applications are not considered for admission until the application fee is paid Follow all application instructions and do not miss deadlines!

8. educationplannerbc.ca Program information WOW: Who offers what searches Centralized applications for some BC institutions Scholarship and bursary searches Resources for joining the workforce Budgeting resources

9. educationplannerbc.ca https://apply.educationplannerbc.ca)  ApplyBC is a centralized online service that allows you to apply for admissions to these post-secondary institutions in BC: BC Institute of Technology University of British Columbia University of Victoria University of Northern British Columbia Langara College Okanagan College University of the Fraser Valley Royal Roads University  For institutions not using ApplyBC, check websites for application links

10. Applying out of province? Most colleges and universities have application links on their websites (ex. University of Calgary) Most post-secondary colleges and universities in Ontario use a registration tool called OUAC http://www.ouac.on.ca

11. TRANSCRIPTS How do universities get my grades?  Check your email & university accounts for application updates and instructions regarding admission procedures.  Some schools ask for students to self-report their grades (ex. UVIC, UBC). This must be done before their deadlines.  Student Transcripts Service provides online selection form for official transcripts to be sent from the Ministry of Education to your chosen post-secondary schools. *New* Official School Transcripts may be requested at the school office (blue form on Mrs Rigby’s desk). *FEW schools require this* 

12. NEW: Student Transcripts Service Use this site to 1. View grades & unofficial transcripts to obtain grades for self-reporting 2. Order & send transcripts 3. View transcript order, status & history 4. View BC scholarships

13. Student Transcripts Service  1. Create a BCeID account  This form must be completed by each student and allows the Min of Ed to release transcript information to post secondary institutions  2. Register for STS  3. Login to Transcript Service

14. To Register for STS: Personal Education Numbers are required. They can be found on report cards, in MyEd BC or from the office or counselling dept. http://www.StudentTr anscripts.gov.bc.ca This new service will launch Sept 24, 2017

15. CONFUSED ABOUT GRADE REPORTING? Self-Reporting vs Final Transcript Example: UVIC Self-report final and interim grades grades online between Feb 15 and March 31 Complete online transcript form so UVIC receives final transcript BOTH STEPS ARE REQUIRED

16. HOW DO I GET IN? With specific courses… EVERY INSTITUTION HAS ITS OWN RULES & GUIDELINES!  BC post-secondary admission averages are calculated based on the marks of four university approved, required courses  Ex. UBC Engineering: English 12, Math 12PC, Chem 12, Physics 12  Ex. UVIC Arts/Humanities: English 12 + 3 approved gr 12 courses with the highest marks  UBC-O Nursing: English 12 (min. 70%), Bio 12, Chem 12 + one approved gr 12 course (with the highest mark)

17. How do I get in? With competitive marks… Some institutions have minimum mark requirements in grade 11 or grade 12 courses. Ex. UBC Vancouver: English 11 or 12 must be 70%+ Ex. UBC Vancouver B.Sc.: math 12PC must be 67%+ Ex. UVIC Engineering & Computer Science: math 12PC mark must be 73%+ Institutions may look at gr 11 course marks if required gr 12 courses are taken in the second semester, but the final admission average is calculated in July.

18. Sept 2017 Admission Averages University of Victoria – 80+% for most faculties; Business 85%; Engineering. 85-90%  Simon Fraser – Arts 86%, Science 86%, Applied Sc. 85%, Business 83%  U.B.C. Vancouver – Consideration starting from mid-high 80’s + strong personal profile  U.B.C. Okanagan – Arts, Science, Management: mid-high 70’s% Engineering high 70’s%-low 80’s% Nursing mid-high 80’s% Fine Arts mid-high 70’s% + Portfolio  Okanagan College Associate of Arts/Transfer program: English at 60%; Associate of Science/Transfer program: Eng. 12 at 60% & Math 12 at 50%   Institutions post minimum averages for consideration, but cutoffs for admission may be considerably higher than the minimum.  Some courses may be weighted more heavily for admissions. For ex., in addition to the admissions average, UBC Sciences looks at individual course grades for English and Math

19. Offers of Admission what they mean…  Conditional: Current grades say YES! If your final average meets standards, YOU’RE IN! (Standards may fluctuate)  Unconditional: YOU’RE IN! You must have very high marks!  Guaranteed: Admission averages are set. If you meet the set standards, YOU’RE IN (provided space allows) (Ex. some Okanagan College programs are first come first served)

20. UBC Admission Procedures UBC has moved to a more holistic admission process Students must submit a Personal Profile in addition to the application Other universities may require broad-based forms as well (ex. SFU – Business) *This is not a last minute application*

21. Review Research institutions and programs of interest Research entrance requirements for each institution and program to which you plan to apply Research application procedures and deadlines for programs & housing Have Plans A, B & C for academic programs Have Plans A, B & C for universities or colleges Be mindful of all updates, dates & deadlines Keep all university, college, and award application login ID’s and passwords somewhere for reference Start Now. Don’t wait until the last moment!        

22. Housing Applications  Separate applications are required  Housing applications should be submitted at the same time as admission applications when possible  Pay the housing application fee  Check websites for specific information  Some universities now offer guaranteed housing for 1styear students (ex. TRU, VIU)  Housing at most institutions is limited

23. Final Steps  Check email regularly for correspondence from institutions  Accept offer and pay deposit  Speak with an advisor about first year courses prior to registration date  Register for courses

24. SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES GETTING STARTED

25. What does it cost?  An average cost for one year of university while living away from home is approx. $15 000. - $20 000.  A four year degree would then cost $60 000. - $80 000.  In comparison, one year at Okanagan College while living at home: $4,250.

26. SCHOLARSHIPS  Monetary award given to applicants who demonstrate excellence in academics and/or extracurricular activities ~ many scholarships require leadership roles, community involvement, volunteerism, etc.

27. BURSARIES  Monetary award to applicants who demonstrate financial need and satisfactory academic achievement

28. BORROWED MONEY  Student Loans: designed for applicants who meet criteria & have need. This money must be paid back to the government after graduation. Apply online in the spring: https://studentaidbc.ca  Student Lines of Credit: credit accounts available at all major financial institutions; allow students to borrow money as needed up to a certain amount for the year. This money must be paid back to the bank.

29. TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES  Some are tied to specific schools & others aren’t  Offered for a variety of achievements  Funded from various sources: governments, non-profit organizations, private institutions, special foundations or donors  Takes work to research and often have a fairly substantial application process

30. PENTICTON SCHOLARSHIP PENTICTON SCHOLARSHIP & BURSARY FOUNDATION & BURSARY FOUNDATION  Local awards given only to SD 67 Students  Approximately $190 000 awarded last year  Meeting in early spring to go over details and to register for application forms  Approx.120 students received between $400 - $2 500 in awards last year  Attendance at the lunch hour meeting (Feb/March) is mandatory for students who wish to apply for local awards

31. GRADE GRADE- -BASED ENTRANCE AWARDS BASED ENTRANCE AWARDS  Some universities and colleges offer “grade- based” entrance awards where recipients are automatically selected on the basis of admission averages  UVIC entrance scholarships are awarded to students with an average of 85% and higher, and range in value between $1 500-$26 000  SFU gives $5 000. for averages of 95%+  UBC does NOT give grade-based award money, but if students apply for admission before Dec 1 they are considered for UBC Major Entrance Scholarships.

32. Other Entrance Scholarships Other Entrance Scholarships  Other awards require separate applications, and grades & leadership/community service/additional criteria must be met  Be sure to visit the website of each institution for details on scholarship and bursary information

33. Kids in Care Kids in Care  Youth who have been in the Ministry’s care (past or present) are eligible for free tuition in BC.  Be sure to book an appointment with your counsellor to discuss this opportunity if you’ve lived in foster care.

34. WHEN TO APPLY  Award application deadlines begin in October and continue until the beginning of first year (students also keep applying for awards while at post-secondary school)  Many awards cannot be deferred if students take a year off after graduation  Check the specifics of each individual award for criteria, information & deadlines!

35. STAY ORGANIZED Keep a scholarship binder or electronic folder List all the scholarships you apply for and their application deadlines Keep a copy of every scholarship application you fill out (much of the information will be the same) Applications should be 100% correct (proofread!!)

36. HOW TO START Parents & students should “like” the Pen High Scholarship Information page on facebook OR check the school bulletin regularly for updates. Start online searches Talk to your school counsellor if needed

37. Like our fb page for updates! Pen High Scholarship Information

38. Not on facebook?  The same updates are also shared in the Pen High bulletin, which can be found on the school website!  http://www.sd67.bc .ca/school/penticto nsecondary/Pages

39. Admission Requirements University Approved Courses  This is a list of the university approved courses offered at Pen High this year. In general, students need at least four of these courses to apply for university programs. English 12 Law Geography 12 Math 12 Biology 12 Physics 12 Français Langue 12 or French 12 (but not both) BC First Nations Studies 12 Economics 12 History 12 Calculus12 Chemistry 12 ** For UBC, courses taken online/through distributed learning must be complete by FEB 1 to be used for admissions purposes.**

40. http://www.sd67.bc.ca/school/p entictonsecondary/grad/Pages/ default.aspx

41. Tips for Parents  Be involved in the process  Set deadline reminders  Complete applications WITH rather than FOR your child  Award money often arrives AFTER tuition is due, so plan accordingly

42. Online Resources  www.yconic.com  www.scholarshipscanada.com  www.educationplannerbc.ca  www.disabilityawards.ca  www.schoolfinder.com  www.studentaidbc.ca  www.canlearn.ca

43. Aboriginal Awards The Irving K. Barber B.C. Scholarship Society  http://www.bcscholarship.ca/web/aboriginal National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation Awards  http://www.naaf.ca/download%20applications Aboriginal Scholarship & Bursary Guide  http://www.ammsa.com/ammsabursary.html BC Hydro Aboriginal Scholarships  http://www.bchydro.com/community/community_investment/scholarships.html#aboriginal Okanagan College Aboriginal Student Awards  http://www.okanagan.bc.ca/administration/students/aboriginal/awards.html RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program  http://www.rbc.com/careers/aboriginal_student_awards.html