Leah Ann Cameron A-FLeah Ann Cameron A-FAlanna Campbell G-MAlanna Campbell G-M

Lori Welsh N-ZLori Welsh N-Z

Credit checks for all Grade 12 are underway (for

graduation NOT post-secondary requirements)

A Potential Graduation List will be posted by the end of the month. Students should check that they are on it and that their legal names are spelled correctly.

Grade 12 students are encouraged to make an appointment with their Guidance Counsellors to ensure things are in place to support their future academic plans.

Credit Checks

TOTAL OF 18 CREDITS 3 ENGLISH 10,11, and 12 2 MATH 2 SCIENCE (Sci10, Bio11, Phy 11,Chem 11) plus

one 2 OTHER (Math, Science OR Tech) 1 Canadian STUDIES (MkQ10,CanHis11,Acs11) 1 GLOBAL STUDIES (Ggs12/Hgs12) 1 FINE ARTS (Art, Music or Drama) 1 PAL,PHE or Yoga No more than 7 grade 10 credits towards 18

mandatory credits Min. 5 grade 12 credits

Graduation Requirements

Dal Continuing Education

NSCC

SMU Continuing Education

University Prep Courses

Social Insurance #ResumeReferencesBenefitsOpportunities for Training and Advancement

What Next?Work

Travel (passport, travel/work visa, financing) Volunteering (do the research) Au Pair Academic upgrading – NSCC, Correspondence,

Night School, Flecs, Part-time study

What Next?Gap Year

Diplomas or Certificates – one or two year

programs Generally have COOP placements or

internships NSCC, NBCC, Ontario Colleges (OCAS),

numerous colleges across Canada

What next?College

NSCC Programs

If you have a seat, send a current transcript before September 30th.

NSCC

4 year Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degree (BA,

BSc, BComm, BEng, etc) majors, minors, concentration COOP Minimum acceptance average vs application

average (check) Can transfer some credits and switch degrees Scholarship decisions and entrance to limited

programs will be based on grade 11 marks (predictors) and first semester marks this year

What Next?University

Admission Requirements

Queen's Admission Requirements

Business Requirements

McGill Admission Standards

Queen's Admssion Standards

Admission Averages

Costs (travel, tuition, textbooks, supplies,

residence/apartment, etc) Employability in the field Campus Activities and/or work opportunities Class size for first year classes Supports Available Talk to current/former students DEADLINES (Admission, scholarship,

residence, etc)

Do the Research

MUN and IB Credits

Dal and IB Credits

IB Students

Online

Many institutions within the Atlantic provinces have a March 1st or 15th 2015 deadline to be considered for Entrance Scholarships based on marks.

outside the Atlantic provinces, the date varies, usually earlier than above

It is the Student’s responsibility to check with the school of his/her choice.

Early Admissions?

Order Transcripts from the guidance secretary (Mrs. Fitzgerald) $1 per transcript

NSCC – Apply NOW! http://www.nscc.ca/sites/real/index.asp

Application Process

MSVU Application

Online Applications

What is Career Cruising? How do you use it? Simply visit the link on HWHS home page or

go to www.careercruising.com

The username is halifax and the password is west.

Career Cruising web site

Guidance website

HWHS Guidance Website

Ontario Universities: Central Application www.ouac.on.ca $130 for first three; $44 for each additional school; plus

supplementary fees ranging from $59 (Carleton University) to $90 (U of T)

Send transcripts directly to the institution/s (request them from HWHS guidance office)

Ontario Colleges:• Central Application• http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/portal/page/portal/ONTCOL/Home• $95

Ontario Schools

SAT/ACT www.collegeboard.com has all

pertinent information and registration $81+ US fee SAT Registration # - 825400 Upcoming dates: Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 6, Jan

24 Walk on (if space available, extra)

U.S.A. Schools

Examples: • Centre for Arts and Technology • Hair Design Centre• Atlantic Flight Attendant Academy Limited • Canadian College of Massage Hydrotherapy• Carpenter Millwright Trades College (CMTC) Inc.• ICT ® Northumberland College• Maritime School of Paramedicine • Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education Society • Nova Scotia Firefighters School• Ravensberg College (police cadet training)

Private Post Secondary Institutions

March 1st Acadia, SFX; March 15th Dal, SMU,

MSVU ( to be considered for Grade(%) Based Entrance Scholarships, Atlantic Provinces)

Always check individual schools and programs

NSCC – Apply NOW (check program openings on website). If you applied in your grade 11 year, you must send them a transcript by Sept. 30th.

Admission Deadlines

Register with on-line scholarship/awards search sites. http://www.studentawards.com

Check with parents’ employment /union, students’ employers and community organizations if you are involved (i.e. Boys and Girls Club,Church, cadets, scouts, guides….).

Announcements at HWHS (available on HWHS homepage , link to announcements on left ) and wall outside Guidance.

Scholarship, bursary and award opportunities are updated on a regular basis on the guidance website (info also available in binder located in guidance).

Visit from NS Student Assistance TBA

How to finance my education!

Check post-secondary institution website for named entrance awards (and deadline dates!). Some require a separate application.

Dal Entrance Awards

Entrance Awards

SMU Money Matters

Please self-identify to your counsellor if you

qualify for these awards to ensure your course load meets the various criteria.

African-Nova Scotian,First Nations & Indigenous Black Students Scholarship / Awards

$100 to $1000

Most are sponsored by community groups such as the Freemasons, Lion’s Club, political parties, etc.

Different criteria: financial need, disability, post-secondary program or institution, where you live, political ridings, extra-curricular involvement.

Complete a Student Awards Application online in December.

DEADLINE April 1, 2015

HWHS School-Based Awards/Prizes

Student Line of Credit: Secured through bank-

Draw only what funds you need (interest starts the moment you take the money out)

Student Loan: (Interest starts 6 months after you graduate)

$$$$$

Applications for September 2015 will be

available on-line June, 2015.www.canlearn.ca

www.studentloans.ednet.ns.ca

Student Loans

Many institutions visit our school for

presentations; most during the lunch hour. As well, all institutions offer campus visits/tours. It is highly recommended that students visit before making their final decision on a school.

Open houses, campus tours, test drives

Visiting Institutions

Open Houses (proof of attendance)Dal Oct 25th www.dal.ca/openhouseSMU Nov. 15 + others www.smu.ca/openhouseMSVU Nov.14Kings Oct. 18NSCC Ongoing Test Drives www.nscc.ca

AARO Monday, October 6th 9:30-11:30Gr. 12 IB Parent Meeting in October

Upcoming Events

Starting mid-October A, B, C, D and lunch Sign up in Guidance Office

Potential Topics: University Applications, Scholarships, Engineering, Nursing & Science, NSCC Programs, Commerce and Arts

Information Sessions

Self-Advocacy