POST-SECONDARY
PLANNING
GRADE 12
N. Smith A-F
C. Borden G-M & Mac
L. MacLean N-Z & Mc
Graduation Requirements
You are responsible to make sure you have the
following compulsory credits for graduation
(18 in total):
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3 English
2 Math
2 Science
2 of Technology,
Math or Science
1 Physical
Education
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1 Canadian History
1Fine Arts
Global His 12/Geo 12
5 Grade 12
French Immersion
9 Credits
Steps in Career Planning
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Self-assessment – Career
Cruising
Career awareness match
between self and careers
Occupational trends
Post-secondary awareness
Decision making
Follow through
Information
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Announcements
Virtual Guidance
Office
Scholarship Binder
Bulletin Boards
Options after High School
About 80% of high school students will eventually go on to some form of
post-secondary education
About 54% of university students graduate from their original program of
interest.
(Globe and Mail, 2011)
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University/College
Paid/Volunteer Work
Private school
Apprenticeship
Travel
Upgrading
Application Process
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Atlantic universities and
colleges - February
Deadlines vary
NSCC apply now
Transcripts - Julie King
Admissions Information
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Check admission
requirements and
deadlines
First semester marks
and grade 11 marks for
early admission.
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Processing fee
On-line
Separate application for
residence
Scholarships
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External: Community based
scholarships that arrive
throughout year
Internal: School based
scholarships
Entrance scholarships
Internet options
Studentawards.com
Scholarshipscanada.com
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Parent/Guardian work
scholarships
Involvement i.e. community and
school involvement
Bursaries/scholarships for visible
minorities, students with
disabilities
Student loans
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Are meant to
supplement income
Not all students are
eligible
Student Line of
Credit another
option to subsidize
education
Students don’t
apply until late
May/June
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Students must apply
on-line
Processing time
takes from 4-6
weeks
Website:
studentloans.ednet.ns.ca
APPRENTICESHIP
On-the-job training
 Graduate must find
employer
 2000 hours = 1 year of
training
 Apprentices earn 40-90%
of journeyperson while
training
 Only certain trades have
apprenticeship options
(60+)
 For more information:
nsapprenticeship.ca/
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Nova Scotia Community College
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13 campuses across Nova
Scotia
Over 140 program options
Programs suitable for all
types of students
Nova Scotia is experiencing a
shortage of skilled workers
Articulation Agreements
Waitlists
Private Career Colleges
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Occupational training
offered by a business
Less stringent admission
requirements but tuition
maybe more expensive
Nova Scotia has over 40
registered private colleges
Coop/Internship programs
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Post-secondary study and
work experience combined
Students with Disabilities
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May qualify for post-secondary special grants and/or
services: tutoring, note taking, assistive technology,
computers, etc.
Indicate on applications and student loan forms
Verification required
University Requirements: Halifax
•Bachelor of Arts – English plus 4 academic
grade 12 courses
•Bachelor of Science – English, PreCalculus, 2 grade 12 Sciences plus 1 grade
12 academic course
•Bachelor of Commerce – English,
Mathematics (in some cases, Pre-Calculus)
plus 3 other academic courses
strive for excellence
University Requirements: Halifax
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Bachelor of Engineering – English, Pre-Calculus,
Chemistry, Physics plus 1 other academic course
Bachelor of Computer Science – English, PreCalculus plus 3 other academic courses
Bachelor of Nursing – English, Math, Chemistry,
Biology plus 1 other academic courses
Please check with institution regarding which
academic classes will be accepted (FVP 12).