St. John's High School Grade 12 Post-Secondary Planning

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St. John's High School Grade 12 Post-Secondary
Planning

• University, College, Travel, etc.
• Scholarships Applications

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Objectives

• University Requirements
• Post Secondary Options
• Deadline Dates
• Scholarships
• References
• Resources
• Career Sites
• Your Future

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University Of Manitoba Entrance Requirements

• One credit of Grade 12 S or U English with a
  minimum grade of 60 and
• A minimum average of 70 over three Grade 12S or
  U credits
• NB Less than 70 average will limit the students
  ability to access certain courses as well as
  limit the student to 24 credit hours in their
  first year

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University of Winnipeg Entrance Requirements

• A minimum of 5 credits at the grade 12 level,
  designated A, S, or G which include Mathematics
  and English.
• English 40S -2 credits plus one of Pre-Calculus
  Math 40S, Applied Math 40S or Consumer Math 40S
  OR
• English 40S- 1 credit plus Pre-Calculus Math 40S
• Average of at least 60 in best three approved
  40S courses. Please see calendar for specifics.

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Entrance Requirements vs. Marks Required for
Scholarships

• Please note that some scholarships require a
  minimum grade 11 average and some require a
  minimum grade 12 average. It is also imperative
  that you are aware that scholarships will
  typically require a minimum of 5- 40S approved
  university entrance level credits. These credits
  may vary from one university to another.

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Entrance Requirements for Out of Province
Universities

• University entrance requirements vary from
  University to University
• Make sure that you have checked the entrance
  requirements using the internet
• Speak to your counsellor ASAP in case you need to
  make a course change
• Students have encountered problems for NOT
  checking out the out of province requirements

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Deadline Dates

• Dec. 1 Advanced Early Entrance Application U of
  M U of W (qualifies students for Advanced Early
  Admissions Scholarships, based on grade 11 marks
  plus a minimum grade 12 interim marks)
• http//www.umanitoba.ca/student/admissions
• http//www.umanitoba.ca/index/future-admis-status
• December 1 University of Manitoba Student Leader
  of Tomorrow Scholarship

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Deadline Dates (cont.)

• Dec./Jan. Out of Province Applications
• Dates vary so students need to access details for
  each post-secondary institution applied to.
• Feb. 22 Entrance Applications U of M (qualifies
  students for further scholarship
  possibilities-assuming students
• meet the qualifications)
• March 1 Entrance Applications U of W (qualifies
  students for further scholarship
  possibilities-assuming students meet the
  qualifications)

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Scholarship Categories

• Academic Standing/Grades- This varies from
  scholarship to scholarship so students need to
  check these details out before beginning the
  process. National scholarships invite the
  greatest competition.
• Community Service- What special services have
  you provided to the greater community outside of
  school life?
• Extra-Curricular Commitment- The after 325pm
  crowddrama, student council, sports, yearbook,
  newspaper, etc.
• Cultural Affiliation- Special scholarships exist
  for culturally active students in Italian,
  Pilipino, Polish, Ukrainian, Aboriginal,
  Scandinavian to name a few
• 
  . . . . .

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Scholarship Categories (cont.)

• Future Career Choices- Scholarship availability
  for students pursuing studies in business,
  teaching, medicine, engineering, etc.
• Workplace/Membership- Check out your parents
  workplace, places connected with unions or
  membership affiliations (Royal Canadian Legion,
  Sobeys, Wendys Burger King, Knights of
  Columbus, Credit Unions, Manitoba Labour, etc.)
• Websites
• www.studentawards.com
• www.scholarshipscanada.ca
• www.canlearn.ca
• www.aucc.ca
• Winnipeg School Division website
  http//ww.wsd1.org/career_exploration/financehelp.
  htm

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Financial Aid 101

• Financial aid can be broken down into a number of
  categories scholarships, bursaries, special
  awards, loans and work placements.
• A scholarship is awarded primarily for high
  academic achievement. However a number of
  scholarships require participation in school,
  community and athletic activities, evidence of
  leadership ability and initiative, and overall
  contribution to society. At the university level,
  special entrance scholarships are available to

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How do I pay for my education?

• deserving students who apply before a specified
  deadline. Students are encouraged to speak to
  their counsellor about these deadlines when they
  do their grad credit check as well as visit the
  sites of the specific schools that they are
  considering.
• A bursary is a monetary award normally given to a
  student who requires financial assistance and who
  maintains satisfactory grades in school. Students
  must apply specifically for bursaries, normally
  once they are attending the institution of
  learning. Information about these bursaries is
  available online, as well.

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Where do I go for Money?

• Students can access application forms and
  additional information about financial aid in a
  number of ways
• Throughout the year, Student Services Department
  receives several application forms for a variety
  of scholarships. These forms can be reviewed in
  person at the Student Services offices or online
  on the WSD website. It is very important that
  students respect the deadline dates associated
  with these application forms.

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To tell you the tooth, I cant help you out
anymore. The Tooth Fairy

• Each of the learning institutions provides
  information about its scholarship, bursary and
  award opportunities. Again this information is
  available in the specific school calendars or
  online.
• Several websites offer free scholarship
  information from a variety of sources, ie.
• www.studentawards.com

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Money to try for All a loan

• Agencies, unions, banks and credit unions,
  organizations, and employers all provide unique
  scholarship possibilities. Students must network
  with parents, employers, coaches and others to
  obtain the necessary information.
• Information about loans and work and volunteer
  placement opportunities is available at the
  Student Services offices and online.

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UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG2007-2008 Fee Information

• TUITION FEES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
• Arts and Education Tuition Fees Regular
  Students
• per 6 credit hours
  . 557.28
• per 3 credit hours
  . 278.64
• Science Tuition Fees Regular Students
• per 6 credit hours
  . 641.96
• per 3 credit hours
  . 320.98
• Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) 6 credit
  hours. 25.00
• Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) 3 credit
  hours. 12.50
• Ancillary Student Fee (Non-Refundable) 6 credit
  hours 25.00
• Ancillary Student Fee (Non-Refundable) 3 credit
  hours 12.50
• Facilities Fee
  . 100.00
• Lab Fees (on applicable courses) 6 credit
  hours. 30.00
• Lab Fees (on applicable courses) 3 credit
  hours. 15.00
• INCIDENTAL FEES - ALL STUDENTS
• U.W.S.A. Fees
• per 6 credit hours
  20.85
• per 3 credit hours
  .. 10.42
• U.W.S.A. Building Fund

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How much will my education cost?

• Example of first year tuition at University of
  Winnipeg
• Tuition 2786.40
• Registration fee 125.00
• Ancillary fee 125.00
• Athletic Levy 35.00
• Facility Fee 100.00
• U W S A Building Fee 36.65
• U S W A Fee 104.25
• Non-Refundable U S W A Fees 41.42
• First Year Total 3353.72

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Red River College Tuition

• Business Administration
• Year 1 2401.00
• Books and Supplies 1500.00
• Year 2 2401.00
• Books and Supplies 1500.00
• Total 7802.00
• Culinary Arts
• Year 1 5567.00
• Books and Supplies 1625.00
• Other Fees 105.00
• Year 2 6289.00
• Books and Supplies 505.00
• Total 14091.00
• Carpentry and Woodworking
• Year 1 2699.00
• Books and Supplies 455.00
• Total 3145.00

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When do I start?

• Students should start obtaining information about
  scholarships, bursaries and loans during their
  grade 10 and 11 years. It is very important that
  students understand the requirements that must be
  met in order to be considered for scholarships
  and awards. This includes specific 40S level
  courses, minimum marks required, leadership and
  volunteer experiences and deadlines.

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Preparing to Win a Scholarship

• In order to win scholarships, students must be
  prepared to invest
• Sustained awareness
• Patience
• Effort
• Courage
• Organization
• Independence

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Graduation Year Schedule

• The early part of your graduation year needs to
  be balanced between your academic life and your
  extra-curricular involvement while ensuring that
  you save enough time to properly complete the
  application process.
• Sept. Oct.
• Complete a personality profiler (who are you and
  what careers are you most suited for based on
  your personality.
• Complete a career interest inventory and research
  your suggested list of careers.
• Research post secondary learning institutions.
• Request applications for institutions that you
  are interested in.

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Graduation Year Schedule

• Register for any required standardized testing
  SAT, ACT.
• Organize files and prepare drafts for required
  essays.
• Update your resume and activity list.
• Decide which teachers to ask to complete letters
  of recommendation and distribute the
  recommendation forms or letter requesting a
  reference (with your resume and/or activity list)
  in time for teachers to adequately complete the
  form.
• Make an appointment with your counsellor to do a
  credit check and review your educational/academic
  and career goals.
• Athletes should register with the NCAA
  Clearinghouse.

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Graduation Year Schedule

• 11. Attend all post secondary and scholarship
  meetings as well as the University Fair.
• Nov.- Dec.
• Register for any standardized tests. Ensure that
  the scores are sent directly to the institutions
  to which you are applying.
• Complete rough drafts of essay questions for
  scholarships and application forms.
• Listen to all announcements from Student Services
  and read information posted outside of Student
  Services which is continually being updated.
• Photocopy your applications and mail the original
  in time to meet deadlines.

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• Jan.- Feb.
• STUDY
• Review your academic reports.
• Notify Student Services regarding any changes to
  your graduating students information sheet,
  timetable requests or post secondary plans.
• Continue to research post secondary institutions
  re deadlines for application and requirements
  for scholarships.
• U of M, U of W, Red River College, WTC open
  houses.

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• March- May
• For selective universities, admissions decisions
  are available by mid-April to mid-May.
• If you are placed on the waiting list by a
  college and wish further consideration, confirm
  your continued interest and send any additional
  supporting documents. Accept another offer to be
  safe.
• Notify your counsellor about all admission and
  awards decisions.
• Meet with your counsellor to review post
  secondary registration procedures and timelines.
  Discuss possible course selections and
  timetabling.
• Attend all orientation meetings. Take notes!

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• June July
• 1.STUDY!
• Enjoy your convocation and have a wonderful
  Safe Grad.!

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References- Some key points to keep in mind

• Choose references/referee carefully- How well do
  they know you? What area of your life are
  referees associated with? Referees should reflect
  a complete image of who you are.
• Prepare a resume and/or activity sheet to include
  the following
• Curricular and extra curricular involvements
• Community involvements and possibly what you
  have learned about yourself as a result of your
  involvements
• Strengths/experiences
• Mention your goals and aspirations
• Allow referees enough time to complete the
  letter. Use the 10 DAY rule. Meet the deadline
  dates (post marked by vs. arrived by). Provide a
  stamped addressed envelope if the referee is
  asked to mail the reference in him/herself.
• Always follow up with a thank you note for the
  referee!

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Websites

• www.canlearn.ca
• www.mb.workinfornet.ca
• mb.jobfutures.org/
• www.scholarshipscanada.com
• www.studentawards.com
• www.debtfreegrad.com/

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Career Sites

• Here are some examples of career exploration
  sites available to you
• www.bridges.com - Choices Planner and Do What You
  Are (Personality Profiler) Site ID 0061466
  Password career
• www.careercruising.com - find the right career,
  explore different career options, or plan future
  education and training
• www.youth.gc.ca - Enter the job menu and
  investigate your interests, do a career profile
• www.edu.gov.mb.ca/aet/jobseek/index.html -
  Identifies high demand occupations in Manitoba

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University, College, Private Vocational, Travel,
Work?

• Many graduates go on to University study however
  University is definitely not the only option. I
  wish that I would have known about Red River
  College and what I can take there.
• Travel, work-study programs, working for a year,
  colleges, technical trades, armed forces,
  apprenticeship programs, WTC are just a few of
  the many options
• Excellent joint programs exist between
  Universities and Colleges

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Questions?