Post Secondary Information
September 20 & 21, 2011
Career Advisor: Kim Jew
kjew@deltasd.bc.ca
Post-Secondary Admission
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Course selection will be based on date the application was submitted and when the
application fee was received
Application Start Date: November 1, 2011
Nursing Program: Apply for November 1-7th for September 2012 intake
Apply March 1-7th for January 2013 intake
Recommended students apply to both intakes: only 32 seats
available per intake
*** New admission requirements***
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Each program has specific requirements. Entrance is competitively based.
Application Start Date: October 1, 2011
Pre-Tests: Students in trades programs should write pre-tests for Math and/or
English to access the waitlist more quickly.
Post-Secondary Admission
Douglas College
Students are accepted with general entry requirements (English 12 C+).
Students registered for the University transfer program, course selection will be
based on your GPA: Eng 12, Principles of Math 11 or Pre Calculus Math 11 and one
academic Grade 12 course
Application start date: October 15, 2011
Capilano University
University Transfer Students are admitted based on their GPA: English 12 and
three other academic grade 12 courses.
Each Career Program has specific admission requirements.
Application Start Date: September 15, 2011
Post-Secondary Admission
Simon Fraser University
•Application start date: August, 2011
•Students will self report grades in December (term 1)
•Early Admission Deadline: February 28, 2012
University of British Columbia
•Application start date: September 1, 2011
•Students will self report grades in March 2012 (term 2)
•Admission Deadline: January 31, 2012
University of Victoria
•Application start date: September 1, 2011
•Students may self report grade Final grade 11 marks when they apply for early
acceptance (85-90%) or self report grades (12) in February
•Admission Deadline: February 28, 2012
PASBC
Post Secondary Application Service of BC
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www.pas.bc.ca
PASBC is the online application service to almost every post
secondary institution in BC
You can create an account/revisit the site
Once you have applied on line, you will receive instant notification
your application has been received by the intended school
Universities no longer accept paper applications
You can apply to multiple post secondary institutions at the same
time
You will need to select a faculty and a back up faculty in case you
do not meet the grade point average for admission
You will need a credit card to pay the application fee
University
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When you apply to the Universities, you are applying
to a specific Faculty
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Faculty of Applied Sciences, Arts and Social Sciences,
Business Administration, Engineering, Science, etc.
Each Faculty will have its own admission requirements and
grade point averages
Transfers between Faculty’s are allowed
Each course you take is generally worth 3 credits
A normal course load is 15 credits per term/semester which is
5 courses
At the end of 4 years or 120 credits (approx 40 courses), you
graduate with an undergraduate degree from your Faculty ie.
Bachelor of Arts Degree, major in History
You can continue on and complete a Postgraduate degree
University
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SFU
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Offers 3 semesters per year
Fall – September to December
Spring – January to April
Summer – May to August
UBC
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Offers 3 terms per year
 Fall – September to December
 Spring – January to April
 Summer – May to August
If you have made
corrections to your
course schedule and
if you haven’t
already done so, you
may want to come in
to review your
courses to ensure
you still have the
right courses to get
into your post
secondary institution
Admission Averages
UBC-Vancouver
Arts
Science
Wood Products Processing
Human Kinetics
Food Nutrition & Health
Forestry
Engineering
Commerce
Dental Hygiene
Simon Fraser
88%
90%
84%
86%
82%
80%
87%
85%
90%
Minimum English grade for admission:
English 11 at 70% final OR English 12 70% final including
provincial exam mark
UBC-Okanagan
General Admission
77%
Nursing
88%
Fine Arts
67%
Arts & Social Science
Business
Education
Science
Communication, Art, Tech
82%
80%
84%
86%
78%
Offers of admission were revoked if a student’s mark
drops below 60% after final English & Math grades
were submitted
UVIC
Humanities & Social Sciences
Engineering
Computer Science
Sciences
Fine Arts
Human & Social Development
Business
Health Info Science
75%
80%
75%
75%
70-87%
75%
80%
75%
Any offer made is conditional until marks are verified and Ministry marks are available
Broad Based Admission
Based on academic performance and extra curricular involvement. This
category is intended for students within 5% of the official admission
consideration and have other attributes that demonstrate an ability to
succeed in university
UBC
• Most faculty’s now require an additional broad
based/personal profile application. A student’s experiences
inside and outside of the classroom will be reviewed
SFU
• Diverse Qualifications
• Arts and Social Sciences, Computing Science
• Business (min 80% gpa required)
UVIC
• Expanded Qualifications
• Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences
College
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Offers Certificates, Diplomas and some Degrees
Associate Degrees in Arts & Science
Associate Degrees fulfill the first 2 years of an
undergraduate degree
Transfer to a University in your 3rd year
Offers a variety of Career Programs and
Apprenticeship Training
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Dental Hygienist, Veterinary Technician, Hairdresser, Legal
Secretary, Drafting, Accounting, Culinary Arts, Medical
Laboratory Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Automotive
Service Technician, Carpentry, Masonry and many more
College
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Certificate
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Diploma
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Generally takes 3 months to 1 year to complete
depending on the program
Generally takes 2 years to complete full time
University Transfer program
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Can transfer to a University after completing 24
credits/8 courses
Minimum grade point average must be maintained
and is determined by the Faculty you are
transferring to
Tuition Costs
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College
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Approximately $2500 per year for University
transfer courses
Career programs costs vary according to the
program
4 year Nursing program at Kwantlen costs
approximately $40,000
University
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Approximately $5,000 per year plus books, student
fees etc
To live on campus, it will cost approximately
$14,000 per year
Self –Reporting Marks
The Universities require students to self report grades, an initiative
that allows students to report their marks over the Internet.
SFU:
Students report 1st term marks in December 2011
UBC:
Students report 2nd term marks in March 2012
UVIC:
Students reporting final grade 11 marks, have until
November 30, 2011.
Students reporting Grade 12 mark, do so in
February 2012
All offers of admission will be based on
Second term marks
The ministry will verify all marks in May
LPI
Language Proficiency Index
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The LPI is an examination that provides the Universities/Colleges
with a way to determine a student’s competence in summary and
essay writing
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The essay portion of the exam will determine the student’s
eligibility for first year English courses
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The LPI is not an “admission requirement” but a requirement to
register for first year English courses
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It costs $108.00 to register & write the exam
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Possible sitting North Delta Secondary – April 19, 2012
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Kwantlen and Langara have their own language proficiency exam
which is less expensive
LPI
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The following English marks are required to be
exempt from writing the LPI
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UBC Vancouver – English 12: 75% Final or blended mark or 80%
Term 2
UBC Okanagan – English 12: 75% Term 2 or Final blended mark
SFU – English 12: 75% Final blended mark
UVic – English 12: 86% Final blended mark, recommends all
students write the LPI
Kwantlen Polytechnic University- English 12: “B” average Final or
blended mark
Capilano University – English 12: “A” average Final blended mark
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Provincial Exams
English 12
is the only mandatory Provincial Exam you
need to write
Optional Provincial Exams are no longer
offered
Math Overview
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UBC Vancouver
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Pre Calculus 11 required for all Faculty’s
Foundations of Math 12 will be accepted in lieu of Pre Calculus
11
Passing Grade required
Pre Calculus 12 required for all Faculty’s except Faculty of Arts,
Dental Hygiene, Music
UBC Okanagan
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Does not require Pre Calculus 11 for the Faculty of Arts – will
accept any Math 11
Math Overview
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SFU
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Pre Calculus 11 or Foundation of Math 11 required for all Faculty’s
Must obtain grade of 70%; A grade of 60-69% will require you to take an
additional math course; below 60% will be denied admission (applies to Math
11 & 12)
Pre Calculus 12 required for all Faculty’s except for Faculty of Arts & Social
Sciences, Communication, Contemporary Arts, Education
UVic
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Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Humanities will now accept Pre
Calculus 11 or Foundation of Math 11
All other Faculty’s require Pre Calculus 11
Passing Grade required
Pre Calculus 12 required for all Faculty’s except for Faculty of Human &
Social Development (Child & Youth Care), Humanities, Social Sciences
Students strongly advised to take Pre Calculus 12 if you are planning on
studying Economics, Geography, Psychology within the Social Sciences
Faculty
Math Overview
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Options available with Math 11 Essentials
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UBC Okanagan, Faculty of Arts only
SFU & UVIC will accept Foundations of Math 11 for the
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Kwantlen Polytechnic University – Associate of Arts & various
Career Programs (1-2 year Certificate & diploma programs)
Langara, Douglas, Vancouver Community College and
Capilano University – can register for any University level
courses that does not have Pre Calculus 11 as a pre-requisite
& various Career Programs
After completing 24 credits (8 courses) of Post Secondary
Studies, you can transfer to a University (Faculty of Arts)
without having to complete Pre Calculus 11
Second Language
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UBC
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UVic
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Requires a language 11 for all Faculty’s
UBC Okanagan does not require a language 11
Faculty of Humanities is the only Faculty that requires a
language 11
SFU
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Will accept a beginners language 11 for all Faculty’s
Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Douglas College, Langara
College and Capilano University have no second language
requirements
Financial Aid
and
Awards
Entrance Scholarships: UBC
UBC Major Entrance Scholarship
Valued up to $10,000 per year for 4 yrs
Deadline to apply: TBA
Nominated scholarship, only 2% of graduating class may
apply
Candidates may include: artistic, intellectual pursuits,
athletics, volunteer and community service.
UBC President’s Entrance Awards, (based on final averages)
90%+
$2500 scholarship
Entrance Scholarship UBC
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UBC Entrance Award
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The purpose of this award is to financially support
academically qualified students who may not be able
to attend UBC without significant financial assistance
Valued at $40,000 payable over four years
Must be nominated by a member of the school or
community
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Entrance Scholarships: SFU
SFU Major Entrance Scholarship
Any student intending to apply to SFU with a 90% and above average
Deadline: February 28, 2012
Major Entrance Scholarships/Bursaries Available (over 4
years)
SFU Entrance
$34,000
SFU Alumni Leadership
$29,000
Gordon Shrum
$24,000
Shad Valley Shrum
$24,000
Dean’s Scholarship
$7,000
H.Y. Louie*
$5000
Lohn Foundation Entrance*
$5000
Entrance Scholarships: SFU
Simon Fraser Summit Awards, (based on final averages)
95%
90%
$5000 scholarship
$3500 scholarship
SFU Surrey Entrance Scholarship
80%
$2000 Award
Deadline: February 28, 2012
Criteria: Commitment to school and the wider community
and demonstrated leadership. Student must be participating
in one of the cohort programs being offered at Surrey SFU
Entrance Scholarships: UVIC
UVIC Entrance Scholarships
Students who self report their final grade 11 marks at 90% will
be guaranteed a $1000 scholarship
Students may have the scholarship increased to $2000 if they
continue to maintain a 90% based on Grade 12 marks
Students may also be eligible for a $26,000 renewable
scholarship
Entrance Scholarships: Kwantlen
Leaders of Tomorrow Awards
Criteria: based on academics and community service
Deadline: March 2012
President’s Entrance: Student entering into a 4 yr Degree program
$20,000
Merit Award: Student entering any program at Kwantlen
$5,000
Minimum 80% grade point average based on English 12 and the student’s best four
approved academic grade 12 courses
Scholarships
Community Scholarships
These are scholarships provided by large corporations, profit and non
profit organizations and diverse community
groups/organizations/unions. This type of scholarship is most
numerous and accessible.
Bursaries
A bursary is like a grant, it is an award you do not have to repay.
Awarded to students who demonstrate financial need.
Provincial Exam Scholarships
Eligibility:
Based on Provincial exams written in Grade 10, 11 and
12
$1000 voucher for winners
$2500 voucher for top 20 winners in the province
Scholarships
Dogwood-District Authority Awards
Students can win both a Dogwood-District and Provincial Examination
Scholarship
Recognize superior achievement in a non-academic area: Visual Arts,
Applied Skills, Athletics, Second Languages. $1000
Available: April 2012
Last year we gave away 7, $1000 awards
Burnsview’s Scholarships
2011 Burnsview provided 27 individual scholarship opportunities, worth over
$13,000
Criteria individual for each scholarship
Applications available in April 2012
Scholarship Websites
www.studentawards.com
www.scholarshipcanada.com
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards
www.aucc.ca
www.studentscholarships.org
www.bcscholarships.ca
www.nupge.ca/scholarships
www.engineeringscholarships.ca
www.educationplanner.bc.ca
Explore post-secondary options in BC, information for parents,
students, planning for school and career research links.
www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaid
Information about financial assistance for students, students with
disabilities, graduate students, and students in adult education
Post Secondary Nights
Post Secondary Night
Burnsview Secondary
Wednesday, November 23, 7:00-8:00
Canadian Universities Event
Sands Secondary
September 29, 6:30-8:00
Important Dates
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Sept 1
UBC, SFU, UVIC application start date
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Sept 29
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Oct 1
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Canadian Universities Events – Sands Secondary
6:30-8:00pm
Langara/Capilano/BCIT/VCC/UFV application
start date
Study Abroad, Vancouver Convention Centre 1-6pm
PSAT, Sands Secondary 11:30-3:00
Douglas College application start date
Deadline to submit application, Loran Awards
VCC open house – 4-6pm, Broadway campus
Travel Cuts – lunch hour presentation in Library
Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Application
Workshop in Library – lunch hour
Kwantlen application start date
BCIT Info night, 5-8pm
Kwantlen – Nursing applications due
Justice Institute Open house, 10-3
Deadline to register for Dec 3rd SAT
Post Secondary Night – Burnsview 7:00-8:00
Post Secondary Night – Delta Secondary 7-8
SAT test
Services
Course planning
Career Centre Newsletters/Updates
Monthly Scholarship Newsletters
Research & planning
Post Secondary Institutions updates
Post Secondary Information
Career Advisor: Kim Jew
kjew@deltasd.bc.ca
604-594-0491 Local 272
Office Hours: Tue, Wed, Thurs
8:30-3:10
Students wishing to receive Scholarship newsletters, Career Centre newsletters,
updates from Universities/Colleges, Job postings, please send me an email and I
will add you onto my email distribution list
Otherwise, all information will be announced on the PA, Burnsview’s website and
placed on bulletin boards outside and inside my office