Grade 12 Christmas LIst

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Grade 12 Christmas LIst

• tis the season

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1) Explore your Options

• If you have not come to any clear conclusions as
  to what post secondary institutions you would
  like to apply for, you should use some of your
  time over the holidays to do some exploring.
  Most Canadian Universities have an application
  deadline of February 28th. This may seem like a
  ways away, but after the break this date creeps
  up faster than you expect it will (especially
  with exams.) Alleviate the stress by
  establishing a time line. There are plenty of
  websites to help you with your decision making
  including Santas personal favourite.
• www.careercruising.com
• Username seaquam
• P/W careers

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2) Check for deadlines..

• There are many deadlines attached to applying
  for post secondary. For instance do you know
  when the final deadline is for applying to your
  school(s) of choice. Are there any other
  deadlines for supplemental information such as
  interim marks, portfolio, interviews, or
  additional components to your original
  application? Do you have to apply for entrance
  scholarships or do they come automatically with
  your application? First year housing is usually
  guaranteed, but only if you meet the residence
  application deadline, when is the deadline for
  your institution? Are there other scholarships
  that you qualify for within your institutions
  financial department? If so, you will need to
  apply for those as well, do you know those
  deadlines? Are you hoping for early acceptance
  offers? When is the deadline to submit your
  marks in order to be considered?

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3)Out of Province Cosiderations..

• If you are planning to attend a post secondary
  institution in Ontario the application process is
  done through the Ontario University Application
  Centre.
• www.ouac.on.ca
• Workshops were held at Seaquam recently if you
  were not able to attend, you are welcome to drop
  into the Career Centre to pick up an instruction
  sheet that will guide you through the online
  application. You can and should apply online
  over the break to be able to cross off one of the
  things on your To Do list.
• Make sure you have your PEN (on your report
  cards) and a credit card ready before you begin
  the online application.

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4) Out of Country Considerations..

• Are you planning to attend post secondary in the
  States? If so, have you written your SATs if
  not have you registered online at
  collegeboard.com for the next available sitting?
  If you are hoping for a sports scholarship, have
  you contacted the athletic department or coach
  attached to the school that you are interested
  in? If you are seriously pursuing athletics, I
  highly recommend that you contact Bill Green from
  Triple Play Athletics (attended his workshop
  recently) He has helped over 120 students obtain
  fantastic offers from both Canada and the USA.
  He does charge, but in my opinion he is very
  reasonable, and is in the business of helping
  students not his own financial gain.
• Bill Green
• bill.green_at_rogers.blackberry.net
• 250-702-5071

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5) Consider how you will finance your education

• If you are like most first year students you may
  not have a solid grasp on the actual cost of a
  post secondary education. I cannot give
  individuals exact amounts that they can expect to
  paybut on average, a BC degree, which includes
  tuition, residency, meals, text books and other
  required supplies will likely run you in the area
  of 50 000. This is a generalization, but really
  should be considered as a target figure when you
  are thinking long term finances. During your
  break you could take some time to research your
  financial options, the BCSAP (BC Student
  Assistance Program) is a good place to start.
  Scholarships, and bursaries are another option
  but will require you to do some extra leg work in
  order to demonstrate your eligibility. Within
  the next few slides will inform you of upcoming
  opportunities AND scholarship opportunities.

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Vanarts Media Boot Camp

• A jam packed week of hands-on training in one of
  the Career Programs offered at Vanarts Institute
  of Media Arts. This camp can serve as work
  experience credit for graduation requirements.
• Students will be selected based on a combination
  of factors relevant experience, motivation
  behind interest, priority given to gr.12s, and
  date of application.
• 50 registration fee if accepted.
• Deadline to apply December 23rd

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TRIUMF High School Fellowship

• This program is for students entering first year
  Sciences leading to a degree. The fellowship
  includes an award of 3000.00 and a six week
  summer research position at TRIUMF
• Physics 11 and 12 are required.
• Request a nomination from Ms.Rai by Jan 11th
  there are two nominations available.

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University of WaterlooFaculty of Math (Nationals)

• Application due February 11th.(if needed)
• Waterloo offers a 2000 Presidents Scholarship to
  each student entering 1st yr. with an admission
  average of 90. Students with averages above 95
  are also awarded an Intl experience award and a
  research award valued at 1500. Students
  entering with an admission average between 85-90
  receive 1000 Merit Scholarship. These can be
  added to the Fac. Of Math entrance scholarships
  that include 14 National Scolarships, and aprox.
  100 Descartes Entrance Scholarships. The
  National Scholarships range in value from
  14000-25000 (over 4 yrs.) They require a
  special application. Descartes Entrance
  Shcholarships range in value from 2000(over 1
  yr)-8000(over 4 yrs.) The latter awards are
  based on grades, the Admission Information Form
  and the Euclid score and do not require a special
  application.

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BCGEU Scholarship

• Due Feb 29th
• The BC Govt continues to offer scholarships each
  year to students who are related to BCGEU members
  and who are entering recognized programs in post
  secondary institutions in 2008
• This year the scholarship program will be open to
  both full and part time students (1000 for full
  time and 500 for part time) There is a total of
  18000 available.
• Also a new pilot project is in place to offer
  award students who have an IEP and who may find
  it difficult to do an essay in the standard
  format. There is an alternate format for those
  applicants.

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Remax Quest for Excellence Bursary

• Open for submission from now until
• March 7th
• The program is aimed at schools in Western Canada
  and encourages students to submit their essay
  on-line, based on their interest and passion for
  a selected subject. (Leadership, Sports,
  Technology/Trades, Performing Arts, Fine Arts,
  and Community Service
• 24 X 500 available.

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Prospersas Jump Start Awards

• Must be members of Prospera Credit Union for at
  least one yr. prior to deadline
• Graduating and resident of BC
• Pursuing a post secondary education on a
  full-time basis
• Deadline March 31st

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Zenith 2008 Citizenship Conference

• On May 15th the first ever Zenith Conference an
  initiative designed to build leadership and
  inspiration among youth between 15-25, will take
  place at the River Rock Casino in Richmond. It
  is a day-long event that will engage 400 youth in
  themes relevant to their development to be better
  global citizens.
• Research if you are interested and let Ms.Rai
  know that you are wanting to attend.
• Deadline for application is April 15th

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McDonalds Restaurants Employee Scholarship Program

• 5000.00/yr for two academic years
• 9 scholarships annually in Canada
• Must be employed for McDonalds and have at least
  6 months continuous employment at time of
  application in April/May
• Must continue to work a min. of 15hrs/wk during
  non academic times during two years of post
  secondary study

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6) Study for Exams

• Keep your stress level at a minimum for January
  by studying over the holiday season.
• 1-2 hours a day will promote effective time
  management and provide you with an advantage when
  you return back from the holiday break.

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7) Enjoy Your Holiday!

• Get caught up on sleep!
• Eat lots!
• Spend time with family and friends!
• Have fun!
• Be Safe!
• Merry Christmas Grade 12s
• Ms Rai )