Grade 11 Post
Secondary
Information
GUIDANCE OFFICE
Why now?
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To ensure you have the correct grade 12 courses
to meet the graduation requirements.
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To ensure you have the prerequisites for your
proposed post secondary program. AKA –
admission requirements
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Taking courses you do not need that may affect
your admission average.
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Waiting until grade 12 will limit the courses you
may be able to take.
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Some of your grade 11 courses will be taken into
consideration when applying to post secondary
institutions.
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You can apply to university as early as October.
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NSCC you can apply now.
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NSCC wait list for some programs
Decision-Making
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Follow your heart
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Decide what your important values
are
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Prioritize
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Research options
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Talk to people in the field
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Job shadow
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Talk to employers
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Take advantage of Career Cruising
Start your research now.
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Take action – actively research –
career cruising
(www.careercrusing.com )
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Electronic research tools. Check
websites
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Liaison officers – reps at universities and
colleges
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Visit universities or community colleges
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University and college fairs
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Out of province schools
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Visit the guidance office
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Lunch time Drop-in - computer lab
Mondays and Fridays.
More to think about.
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All university and
colleges have specific
course requirements
and some have
additional
requirements other
than academics
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Supplemental
application
information, portfolio,
volunteer hours, on the
job experience,
references, essay,
video, interview, etc.
Graduation Requirements:
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
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
Graduation Requirements
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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 Requirements
French Immersion
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To receive a French
Immersion certificate,
students will have
completed 9 credits in
French by the end of
grade 12.
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This includes a minimum
of two credits per year
with French Language
Arts in each year.
Typical University/Community College
Requirements (within NS)
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).
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 12
Pre-Cal 12
Two of: Bio12, Chem12 or Phy12
+ 1 other academic gr 12 credit
Typical University/Community College
Requirements (within NS)
Engineering
English 12
Pre-Cal 12
Chemistry 12
Physics 12
+ 1 other Academic Gr 12 Credit
Computer Science English 12
Pre-Cal 12
+ 3 other Academic Gr 12 Credits
Nursing
English 12
Academic Math 12
Chemistry 12
Biology 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)
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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
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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
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A business that offers
occupational training (flight
attendant, cosmetology,
business admin diploma, etc.)
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Often have less stringent
admission requirements
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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
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Help with research for
post secondary options
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Career choices
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secondary help now
until December sign up
in guidance
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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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