Thoughtful Planning?. Session on Post- Secondary Education.

Thoughtful Planning?Thoughtful Planning?

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Post-Secondary Education

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Options After High SchoolOptions After High School

1.1. UniversityUniversity

2.2. CollegeCollege

3.3. Institutes of TechnologyInstitutes of Technology

4.4. Apprenticeship Apprenticeship

5.5. On the job trainingOn the job training

6.6. Private VocationalPrivate Vocational

Universities/CollegesUniversities/Colleges

University-University-””Institutes of Higher LearningInstitutes of Higher Learning”” - Degree granting - Degree granting

*Undergraduate *Undergraduate ~Bachelor (4 years)~Bachelor (4 years)

*Graduate*Graduate~Masters~Masters~Doctorate~Doctorate

CollegeCollege - Career and Vocational Training- Career and Vocational Training*Diploma (2 years)*Diploma (2 years)*Certificate (1 year)*Certificate (1 year)

University (Professions)University (Professions) Accountant (Faculty of Commerce/Business) ***direct entryAccountant (Faculty of Commerce/Business) ***direct entry Dentist & Dental Hygienist (Faculty of Dentistry)Dentist & Dental Hygienist (Faculty of Dentistry) Dietitian (Faculty of Food, Nutrition & Health)Dietitian (Faculty of Food, Nutrition & Health) Doctor (Faculty of Medicine)Doctor (Faculty of Medicine) Lawyer (Faculty of Law)Lawyer (Faculty of Law) Nurse (Faculty of Nursing) ***direct entryNurse (Faculty of Nursing) ***direct entry Occupational/ Physio Therapist (Faculty of Kinesiology – Graduate Occupational/ Physio Therapist (Faculty of Kinesiology – Graduate

Degree)Degree) Pharmacist (Faculty of Pharmacy)Pharmacist (Faculty of Pharmacy) Psychologist (Faculty of Arts or Science – Graduate Degree)Psychologist (Faculty of Arts or Science – Graduate Degree) Social Worker (Faculty of Social Work) *** direct entrySocial Worker (Faculty of Social Work) *** direct entry Speech & Language Pathologist (Faculty of Linguistics – Graduate Speech & Language Pathologist (Faculty of Linguistics – Graduate

Degree)Degree) Teacher (Faculty of Education)Teacher (Faculty of Education) Veterinarian (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine – Graduate Degree)Veterinarian (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine – Graduate Degree)

Approximate Entrance AveragesApproximate Entrance Averages

Architectural Studies Architectural Studies (74-76%)(74-76%)

Arts (70-75%)Arts (70-75%) Commerce (80%)Commerce (80%) Computer Science Computer Science

(75%)(75%) Engineering (72-85% Engineering (72-85%

depending on the depending on the stream)stream)

Humanities (80%Humanities (80%

International Business International Business (82-85%)(82-85%)

Journalism (84-87%)Journalism (84-87%) Mathematics (75%)Mathematics (75%) Music (70%)Music (70%) Public Affairs & Policy Public Affairs & Policy

Management (80-Management (80-82%)82%)

Science (75-85%)Science (75-85%) Social Work (75-80%)Social Work (75-80%)

General Courses Required for General Courses Required for University (Arts vs Science)University (Arts vs Science)

ArtsArts

1.1. English 12English 12

2.2. Math 12 or Math 12 or 22ndnd Language 12 Language 12

3.3. Science 12Science 12

4.4. History 12History 12

5.5. 55thth Grade 12 Grade 12 CourseCourse

ScienceScience

1.1. English 12English 12

2.2. Math 12Math 12

3.3. Science 12Science 12

4.4. Science 12Science 12

5.5. 55thth Grade 12 Grade 12 CourseCourse

Links to UniversitiesLinks to Universities

University of University of VictoriaVictoria

www.uvic.ca

University of University of TorontoToronto

http://www.utoronto.ca/

University of British University of British ColumbiaColumbia

http://you.ubc.ca

Colleges/Institutes of TechnologyColleges/Institutes of Technology

Goal is to provide job skillsGoal is to provide job skills Entrance requirements will vary, for example, a ParamedicEntrance requirements will vary, for example, a Paramedic

11stst. Emergency Medical Responder. Emergency Medical Responder(12 –week certificate of achievement obtained (12 –week certificate of achievement obtained

through part-time studies)through part-time studies)Requirements: proof of Level C CPR & Standard Requirements: proof of Level C CPR & Standard

First AidFirst Aid22ndnd. Emergency Medical Technician. Emergency Medical Technician

(10 month certificate, with a fall start, and a (10 month certificate, with a fall start, and a practicum)practicum)

Requirements: English or Communications 12, Requirements: English or Communications 12, Principles of Mathematics 11, Biology 12 Principles of Mathematics 11, Biology 12

and and a Valid a Valid Class 4 Class 4 or 5 driveror 5 driver’’s license.s license.33rdrd. Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic. Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic

(two year diploma, with a fall start, and a (two year diploma, with a fall start, and a practicum)practicum)

Requirements: Emergency Medical TechnicianRequirements: Emergency Medical Technician

Trades TrainingTrades Training Appliance Service TechnicianAppliance Service Technician Auto Body TechnicianAuto Body Technician Automotive Service TechnicianAutomotive Service Technician BakerBaker BricklayerBricklayer CabinetmakerCabinetmaker CarpenterCarpenter Communication TechnicianCommunication Technician Concrete FinisherConcrete Finisher CookCook Electric Motor Systems TechnicianElectric Motor Systems Technician ElectricianElectrician Gasfitter First ClassGasfitter First Class ClazierClazier Heavy Equipment TechnicianHeavy Equipment Technician

MachinistMachinist MillwrightMillwright Painter & DecoratorPainter & Decorator Parts TechnicianParts Technician PlumberPlumber Recreation Vehicle Service Recreation Vehicle Service

TechnicianTechnician Refrigeration and A/C MechanicRefrigeration and A/C Mechanic Rig TechnicianRig Technician Sheet Metal WorkerSheet Metal Worker Steamfitter-PipefitterSteamfitter-Pipefitter TilesetterTilesetter Transport Refrigeration Transport Refrigeration

TechnicianTechnician WelderWelder

Apprenticeship/On the Job TrainingApprenticeship/On the Job Training

Pre-employment or ApprenticeshipPre-employment or Apprenticeship Red Seal ProgramRed Seal Program Residency requirements and where Residency requirements and where

to go for apprenticeship training?to go for apprenticeship training?

Private VocationalPrivate Vocational

Examples include: R.C.M.P. Examples include: R.C.M.P. ““DepotDepot”” Cadet Cadet Training Program (24 weeks), Marvel Training Program (24 weeks), Marvel Beauty Schools, The Art Institute of Beauty Schools, The Art Institute of Vancouver Vancouver

Will teach specific job skillsWill teach specific job skills As a consumer, you need to check the As a consumer, you need to check the

credibility of the school and the credibility of the school and the acceptance of the school in the job market acceptance of the school in the job market (Canadian Education & Training (Canadian Education & Training Accreditation Commission)Accreditation Commission)

How to pick a post-secondary How to pick a post-secondary school that is right for youschool that is right for you

Remember when you pick a post-Remember when you pick a post-secondary school, you are not only secondary school, you are not only

choosing where you will attend choosing where you will attend classes, but also where you will eat, classes, but also where you will eat, sleep, socialize, play sports, learn, sleep, socialize, play sports, learn,

and grow.and grow.

Factors to ConsiderFactors to Consider1.1. Distance from Home and FamilyDistance from Home and Family

2.2. Size of the InstitutionSize of the Institution

3.3. HousingHousing

4.4. Program Availability & Course ContentProgram Availability & Course Content

5.5. Prerequisites NeededPrerequisites Needed

6.6. ReputationReputation

7.7. Athletics and Student LifeAthletics and Student Life

8.8. Scholarships and Financial AssistanceScholarships and Financial Assistance

9.9. Location (Downtown vs World Unto Itself)Location (Downtown vs World Unto Itself)

10.10. CostCost

Cost for Post-SecondaryCost for Post-Secondary

Annual TuitionAnnual Tuition 6,500.00 6,500.00School FeesSchool Fees 500.00 500.00

(e.g. athletics, health services,(e.g. athletics, health services, student association, etc.) student association, etc.)

Room & Meal PlanRoom & Meal Plan 8,500.00 8,500.00Books & MaterialsBooks & Materials 1,500.00 1,500.00Incidentals (e.g. living expenseIncidentals (e.g. living expense 3,000.00 3,000.00

such as laundry, clothing, & such as laundry, clothing, &transportation)transportation)

TotalTotal $20,000.00$20,000.00(for eight months)(for eight months)

Yukon GrantYukon Grant

Quarter (3 months)Quarter (3 months) $1,200.00 $1,200.00

Semester (4 months) Semester (4 months) $1,829.00 $1,829.00 Times two = Times two = $3658.00$3658.00

Travel Outside YukonTravel Outside Yukon $1,800.00$1,800.00

Total for one year Sept to AprilTotal for one year Sept to Aprilplus Travel outside Yukon plus Travel outside Yukon $5,454.00$5,454.00

Types of Student Types of Student ScholarshipsScholarships

Why You Should ApplyWhy You Should Apply

University of Alberta University of Alberta Entrance ScholarshipsEntrance Scholarships

Marks for ScholarshipsMarks for Scholarships

FacultyFinal Admission Average*

85 - 89.9% 90 - 94.9% 95 - 100%Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences

$1,500 $3,500 $5,000

Arts $1,250 $2,500 $3,500Augustana $2,000 $4,000 $5,000Campus Saint-Jean $2,000 $3,000 $4,500Education  $1,000  $2,000 $3,000 Engineering $1,000 $5,000 $16,000**Native Studies $1,000 $2,000 $3,000Nursing $1,000 $3,000 $5,000Physical Education $1,000 $3,500 $5,000Science $1,000 $3,000 $4,500

Final admission average* of 85% or higher will be automatically considered and guaranteed Academic Excellence Scholarship funding of $1,000 or more. No application is required. (*Based on 5 courses used for admissions)

Select Universities & Colleges Outside of BC & ON

Website links for ScholarshipsWebsite links for Scholarships

www.studentawards.com

http://www.fundyourfuture.ca/favicon.ico

www.education.gov.yk.ca

www.yukonfoundation.com

Monthly ChecklistMonthly Checklist November & December 2013November & December 2013

Make an appointment or drop in to discuss your post-secondary plans Make an appointment or drop in to discuss your post-secondary plans with your school counsellorwith your school counsellor

Check your Transcript Verification Report to confirm the accuracy of Check your Transcript Verification Report to confirm the accuracy of your record at the Ministry. See your counsellor for details. The BC your record at the Ministry. See your counsellor for details. The BC website is http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca website is http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca

Apply for a Social Insurance Number if you donApply for a Social Insurance Number if you don’’t already have one.t already have one.

If you are a First Nations student, contact your Band Office or DIAND If you are a First Nations student, contact your Band Office or DIAND about financial assistance for post-secondary education.about financial assistance for post-secondary education.

Apply for post-secondary programs and, if required, residence. Ask Apply for post-secondary programs and, if required, residence. Ask your counsellor to send transcripts after you have applied to a post-your counsellor to send transcripts after you have applied to a post-secondary institution.secondary institution.

Record application deadlines, including early admission, for post-Record application deadlines, including early admission, for post-secondary institutions. Deadlines will vary in institutions.secondary institutions. Deadlines will vary in institutions.

Steps before you apply?Steps before you apply? Know what you would like to pursue.Know what you would like to pursue. Know where you would like to apply. Know where you would like to apply.

Know what the program is called at each place Know what the program is called at each place you plan to apply.you plan to apply.

Know what would be your first choice, second Know what would be your first choice, second choice, etc. should the institution request choice, etc. should the institution request alternatives.alternatives.

Know that you meet or will meet entrance Know that you meet or will meet entrance requirements.requirements.

Know about housing options.Know about housing options.

What you need when you apply?What you need when you apply?

A copy of all your demographic information such as postal A copy of all your demographic information such as postal code, schools attended, contact persons, B.C. Pen Number, code, schools attended, contact persons, B.C. Pen Number, etc.etc.

A copy of your transcript for reference including knowledge A copy of your transcript for reference including knowledge of your current marks in uncompleted courses.of your current marks in uncompleted courses.

A Social Insurance Number (for tax receipts to be sent to A Social Insurance Number (for tax receipts to be sent to your home address).your home address).

An active e-mail address. Beware of hotmail e-mail An active e-mail address. Beware of hotmail e-mail accounts or other accounts that might redirect information accounts or other accounts that might redirect information sent to your e-mail into junk mail.sent to your e-mail into junk mail.

A credit card to be able to complete the transaction.A credit card to be able to complete the transaction. Connection to a printer to obtain a receipt of your Connection to a printer to obtain a receipt of your

application.application. Paper to record any details needed for future reference Paper to record any details needed for future reference

such as accounts created, your passwords, and important such as accounts created, your passwords, and important dates.dates.

Monthly ChecklistMonthly Checklist January, February & March 2014January, February & March 2014

Continue to check your e-mail for correspondence from your Continue to check your e-mail for correspondence from your post-secondary institutions and student housing department.post-secondary institutions and student housing department.

Ask your school counsellor to send up-dated transcripts as new Ask your school counsellor to send up-dated transcripts as new school marks become available.school marks become available.

Make sure you have written or will be writing the Language Make sure you have written or will be writing the Language Proficiency Index Test (LPI) as it is an admission requirement to Proficiency Index Test (LPI) as it is an admission requirement to many B.C. post-secondary programs. The two writing times are many B.C. post-secondary programs. The two writing times are either Wednesday, December 1either Wednesday, December 1stst or May 4 or May 4thth..

Check your Transcript Verification Report to confirm the Check your Transcript Verification Report to confirm the accuracy of your record at the Ministry. See your counsellor for accuracy of your record at the Ministry. See your counsellor for details. The BC website is http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca EdAccess details. The BC website is http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca EdAccess Student Secure Web .Student Secure Web .

Complete a Post-Secondary Institutions Choices Form from the Complete a Post-Secondary Institutions Choices Form from the B.C. Ministry website ( by March 1B.C. Ministry website ( by March 1stst). This form authorizes the ). This form authorizes the Ministry of Education to send your interim grades and final Ministry of Education to send your interim grades and final transcripts to post-secondary institutions you have requested in transcripts to post-secondary institutions you have requested in May, if you are on the Early Admissions Program, and again in May, if you are on the Early Admissions Program, and again in July when your Final Transcripts are complete with the BCP July when your Final Transcripts are complete with the BCP courses. The BC website is http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca .courses. The BC website is http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca .

Monthly ChecklistMonthly Checklist April, May, & June 2014April, May, & June 2014

Continue to check you e-mail for correspondence from your Continue to check you e-mail for correspondence from your post-secondary institutions and student housing departmentpost-secondary institutions and student housing department

Ask your school counsellor to send up-dated transcripts as new Ask your school counsellor to send up-dated transcripts as new school marks become available.school marks become available.

Be ready to register in courses at your post-secondary Be ready to register in courses at your post-secondary institution, having identified the courses you want to take and institution, having identified the courses you want to take and having developed possible schedules. Be ready to register on-having developed possible schedules. Be ready to register on-line immediately when the institution has indicated that your line immediately when the institution has indicated that your registration time is opened.registration time is opened.

Send in your application for financial assistance to the Send in your application for financial assistance to the Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance.Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance.

Start cleaning out your room!Start cleaning out your room!

Things to consider prior to and in Things to consider prior to and in the first week of schoolthe first week of school

Plan to arrive at the post-secondary institution a number of Plan to arrive at the post-secondary institution a number of days before classes.days before classes.

Become acquainted with the post-secondary institution Become acquainted with the post-secondary institution buildings and services.buildings and services.

Open a bank account close to where you will be living. Open a bank account close to where you will be living. Create a joint account with parents, if possible.Create a joint account with parents, if possible.

Purchase books at the bookstore, prior to the large, time Purchase books at the bookstore, prior to the large, time consuming line-ups. If you are uncertain if the textbook consuming line-ups. If you are uncertain if the textbook you purchased is the exact book for your course, do not you purchased is the exact book for your course, do not remove the plastic wrap since these books can be returned remove the plastic wrap since these books can be returned for a full refund when the line-ups subside.for a full refund when the line-ups subside.

RESP requires proof of enrollment.RESP requires proof of enrollment. To waive bank fees requires proof of enrollmentTo waive bank fees requires proof of enrollment

Plan

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