Grade 11 Post Secondary Information

GUIDANCE OFFICE

Why now? To ensure you have the correct grade 12

courses to meet the graduation requirements.

To ensure you have the prerequisites for your proposed post secondary program. AKA – admission requirements

Taking courses you do not need that may affect your admission average.

Waiting until grade 12 will limit the courses you may be able to take.

Some of your grade 11 courses will be taken into consideration when applying to post secondary institutions.

You can apply to university as early as October.

NSCC you can apply now.

NSCC wait list for some programs

Decision-Making Follow your heart

Decide what your important values are

Prioritize

Research options

Talk to people in the field

Job shadow

Talk to employers

Take advantage of Career Cruising

Start your research now. Take action – actively research –

career cruising (www.careercrusing.com )

Electronic research tools. Check websites

Liaison officers – reps at universities and colleges

Visit universities or community colleges

University and college fairs

Out of province schools

Visit the guidance office

Lunch time Drop-in - computer lab Mondays and Fridays.

More to think about. All university and

colleges have specific course requirements and some have additional requirements other than academics

Supplemental application information, portfolio, volunteer hours, on the job experience, references, essay, video, interview, etc.

Graduation Requirements:

3 English 2 Math 2 Science 2 Technology 1 Physical

Education

1 Canadian Studies 1 Fine Arts Credit 1 Global His/Geo 12 5 Grade 12 credits 9 Immersion Credits

for those in Immersion Program

You are responsible to make sure you have the following compulsory credits for graduation:

• 18 Credits (minimum)• Must have 5 grade 12 credits• No more than 7 grade 10 credits

Graduation Requirements It is important to note

that if a student fails a course in first semester, it may not be possible to retake the course in second semester due to class sizes.

Ensure you choose the courses you need so you get the courses you want. (staffing)

Graduation RequirementsFrench Immersion

To receive a French Immersion certificate, students will have completed 9 credits in French by the end of grade 12.

This includes a minimum of two credits per year with French Language Arts in each year.

All students should check to ensure that their grade 12 credits are accepted by the University/program prior to

applying (look online or call the Registrar’s Office).

Typical University/Community College Requirements (within NS)

Typical University/Community College Requirements (within NS)

Bachelor of Arts English 12+ 4 other academic gr 12 credits

Bachelor of Commerce

English 12 Academic Math 12+3 other academic gr 12 credits(ON schools: Pre-Cal)

Bachelor of Science English 12Pre-Cal 12Two of: Bio12, Chem12 or Phy12+ 1 other academic gr 12 credit

Typical University/Community College Requirements (within NS)

Engineering English 12Pre-Cal 12Chemistry 12Physics 12+ 1 other Academic Gr 12 Credit

Computer Science English 12Pre-Cal 12+ 3 other Academic Gr 12 Credits

Nursing English 12Academic Math 12Chemistry 12Biology 12+ 1 other Academic Gr 12 Credit

NSCC • 90% of programs are based solely on high school graduation (first come, first serve)

• Some programs require specific Math/Science courses

Nova Scotia Community College(NSCC)

80% of HS students feel they will go to university, 50% will

13 campuses across Nova Scotia

Over 140 program options - suitable for all types of students

Nova Scotia is experiencing a shortage of skilled workers (shipbuilding)

Application format has changed Articulation agreements exist in

many programs

Articulation Agreement “2+2”

Something to think about

NSCC has a large number of programs that qualify for “2 + 2”. Through agreements made with universities across Canada, a student who completes specific NSCC diploma programs can receive advance standing in certain degree programs.

For example, achieving the business administration diploma at NSCC gives a student advance standing in the Commerce degree program at several universities. There are definite cost advantages to this! You can check this out through the link to “articulation agreements” on the NSCC website.

Private Registered Colleges A business that offers

occupational training (flight attendant, cosmetology, business admin diploma, etc.)

Often have less stringent admission requirements

Tuition rates are substantially higher

http://pcc.ednet.ns.ca/colleges

Features of the program: interest inventories to explore likes,

learning styles, work personality, etc. links to the majority of post-secondary

institutions in Canada and the United States

ability to search for programs province by province

and much more…… (resume builder) www.careercrusing.com Username: sjam Password: careers

LUNCH – MONDAY and FRIDAY Help with research for

post secondary options

Career choices

Career Cruising

Any other post secondary help now until December sign up in guidance

He there no later than 12

NEED HELP??

See your guidance counsellor to set an appointment to discuss options

A-L: Mrs. C. Parsons; Mrs. L.D. Swimm (Dec 20th)M-Z: Mrs. J. Wiseman

Complete an updated Career Cruising profile to look at interests, skills, and find careers that match your personality:

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