Grade 12 Advising
We can’t believe you’re graduating!
Grad: Tuesday, June 29/10
Safe Grad Parent Recruitment: Thursday, October
22/09 (Theatre)
Fashion Show – Friday, March 19/10
Credit Checks
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Counsellors check every Grade 12
student
Student has final responsibility
Compulsory courses must be completed
You need 30 credits to graduate
FI students need 14 FI credits
40 Community Service Hours
Credit Checks
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A – F – Mrs. Trenholm
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G – N – Ms. Yaholkoski
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O – Z – Mr. Gomes
Postsecondary Programs and
Opportunities
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Universities
Public and private colleges
Technical Institutes
Apprenticeship Training
Private vocational schools
Cooperative Education Programs
The Workplace
Experience, travel and discover
Differences between university
and community college
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University is based on theory – for
example, you may study the different
theories of transmitting electricity and try to
discover a better one.
Community College courses are
practical in nature – for example, you will
learn how to manufacture an electrical wire,
how to install it and how to repair it.
Differences (continued)
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Universities see themselves as creators of
new information. They are academic in
nature and resemble a continuation of high
school
Community colleges are career oriented
programs where you learn to apply the
knowledge gained.
Universities and colleges are offering more
and more joint and co-op programs.
Differences (continued)
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University tuition is $$$$/credit course
1 full year (30 credit hours) - $5000. +
Tuition at Red River will vary depending on
the program - $3,000. to $8,000.
University – academic performance is a
factor for admission to certain faculties
Community college – everyone who meets
the requirements is accepted. First come,
first served. Wait list if program is full.
General University Entrance
Requirements at UM & UW
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30 credits which satisfy Manitoba
Education’s high school program
6 credits at the Grade 12 level (PE40F + 5)
3-40S courses off approved list
One credit of English with 60%
Average of 70% (UofM) & 65% (UofW) on
top 3-40S courses including EN & MA
UofW – no mark below 60%
MA40SC & PY40S used for admission, not
scholarships
College Admission
Requirements
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Generally – Manitoba Grade 12 high
school diploma
Admission requirements vary greatly
between programs (Check handbook)
First come, first served - Apply early
May be waiting lists (1– 4 yrs)
English, Math & Science are
recommended
Private Voc. Schools & Colleges
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Investigate, compare, visit schools & ask
Registered by Manitoba Education & Training?
Recognized diploma upon graduation?
Admission test? Course outline?
Attendance policy? Student services?
Work experience? Co-op program?
Cost of tuition, books, labs, etc.
Jobs available upon graduation? Salary
expectations?
% employed in field of study? Job placement?
Career Exploration Research
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Career Cruising Computer Program
Attend an Open House
Find a mentor, take a class, volunteer,
work part-time, do some research
Out of Province
University Entrance Requirements
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University entrance requirements vary from
university to university
Use the internet to check entrance
requirements
University Fair (Canadian Universities) will be
at Collège Sturgeon Heights on Thursday,
November 5th (afternoon 1:30 – 3:30 pm)
Important Deadlines
December 1 – Advanced Early Admission
Applications
Based on Grade 11 marks (qualifies students for early
acceptance and early admission scholarships)
UofM – 92.5%
UofW – 65%
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February 19 – U of M Early Admission deadline
March 1 – U of W Early Admission deadline
(must meet these deadlines to be considered for a
scholarship)
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University of Winnipeg
Entrance Scholarships
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Based on best 5 Grade 12 credits from
Approved List of courses (See p. 36 of
handbook)
$4000.00 – highest average applying
95% or higher 2,250.00
90 – 94%
1,750.00
86– 89.9%
1,100.00
80 –85.9%
800.00
U of M – tiering starts at 85% average
Please refer to p. 59 in U of M handbook
Scholarship Preparation
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Marks – Different mark requirements for each
scholarship
Community Service –Have you volunteered your
time in the community?
Extra-Curricular – What activities are you involved
in (sports, drama, music)?
Cultural Connections – Special scholarships exist
for Italian, Philipino, Polish, Aboriginal, etc.
Specific Careers – scholarships are available for
engineering, teaching, chartered accountants, etc.
Work Place – some work places have scholarships
available. Check with your parents for their place of
employment. (Wendy’s, Tim Hortons, Credit Union,
Canadian Legion, etc.)
Preparation is the Key!
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Strong Transcript of Marks – Keep your grades up and take
a challenging curriculum.
Build a Team – Admission process is not something you can
do on your own – parents, teachers, counsellors, friends and
relatives can help you.
Make a List – Note your interests and determine what you are
looking for in a post-secondary institution.
Visit – Go and visit the different institutions – Open Houses for
U. of M., U. of W. and Red River are in February. Talk to
delegates at the University Fair.
Get Organized – Pay attention to important dates, application
requirements and deadlines. Who will write your reference
letters? Give them time to prepare. Start your essays early.
Your Future depends on you!
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It is up to you to explore career choices that
suit you.
Choose a post-secondary institution that is
the right fit for you.
Research what is available in scholarships and
if you are eligible to apply.
It’s time consuming, but well worth your
effort!
University/College?
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Are you motivated?
Are you ready to commit?
There are other options – Travel, workstudy programs, taking a year off to
work, colleges, technical trades, armed
forces, apprenticeship programs, to
name a few.
Grade 12 Post-Secondary in
Sturgeon Heights – Theatre
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University of Manitoba – Oct. 5 @ 9:40
University of Winnipeg – Oct. 9 @ 9:40
Red River College – Oct. 16 @ 9:40
Please sign up in Guidance Office
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