Grade12:
Planning for Success &
Life After High School
Mrs. Polches (First Nations Students)
Mrs. Stairs (A-Ch)
Ms. Stinson (Ci-H)
Mrs. Gatto (I-O)
Mrs. Vienneau (P-Z)
Steps in Career Planning
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Self-assessment
Career awareness
(Labour Market, etc.)
Finding a match between
self and careers(career
cruising, etc).
Occupational trends
Post-secondary
awareness
Decision making
Follow through
Post-Secondary Options
Community Private
College
College
Work force Apprenticeship
Travel
Volunteer
Work
University
Military
Application Process
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Most are on-line
Application for Atlantic
universities and colleges
usually begin after
semester one
Early admission: over
85% on entrance electives;
often after mid-term
Ontario/BC universities
can require earlier
admission.
College-NBCC-now
Gather info at PostSecondary Expo
Graduation Requirements
You are responsible to make sure you have the
following compulsory credits for graduation:
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English 11
English 12
Grade 11 Math
Modern History 11
1 Science
1 Fine Arts/Life Role Credit
5 Grade 12 credits
5 Immersion Credits at grades 11/12 for those in
Immersion Program
17 credits in total
We will meet with each grade 12 and review
your transcripts with you after mid-term marks
sem. 1.
Post-secondary Expo
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Up to 40 different schools and programs
Occurs on October 21st during PM classes
Parent evening the same night at FHS
Come prepared with questions; think about
which schools, trades, etc you are looking
at and go find out what you want to know
Use time to visit several booths
Collect and save view books and contact
info
Learning more about options. . .
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Check school websites-best source of infolook under Admissions or Future Students
Social Media:
Guidance office-view books, AARAO and
CUE contacts; can stop by at lunch to view
these or make an appointment
You can contact recruiters by phone or email
and have your questions answered
Book a tour!
Communicating Information
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Announcements
Homeroom
Scholarship links on
websites
Scholarship bulletin
board
Post-secondary
bulletin board
Posters
It is up to you to
check!
Admission Information
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Students must check to
see that they meet the
admission requirements
and deadlines of
universities/colleges of
interest.
Students will be
assessed based on first
semester marks and
grade 11 marks for
early admission.
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Most institutions
require a fee to process
applications
Most have an on-line
version for faster
processing
For those students
interested in residence a
separate application is
sometimes required.
Scholarships
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There are communitybased scholarships that
arrive throughout year
at guidance or on-line
(see LHHS website)
Entrance scholarships
School-based
scholarships (prizes)
Parent work
scholarships
Internet options
Involvement is as
important as marks for
winning scholarships
Where do I look for scholarship
information?
Leo Hayes Website :
 http://leohayeshigh.nbed.nb.ca
>Guidance >Scholarships
Anglophone West District Website:
http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/ASDW/scholarships/Pages/default.aspx
. . .where do I look for scholarship
info?
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Look within Post-secondary Websites:
Universities and colleges have internal entrance
scholarships and larger scholarships that students
should apply for if they meet the criteria
 Example:
 UNB Scholarships
 Nova Scotia Community College Scholarships &
Bursaries
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We also recommend the following
websites to continue your search. . .
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www.canlearn.ca
(student loans, education
planning)
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www.studentawards.com
(Scholarships &
Contests)
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www.scholarshipscanada.com (Scholarships &
Contests)
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http://www.studentscholarships.org
http://www.ammsa.com/ammsabursary.htm
l (Aboriginal Scholarship Guide)
Social Media!!!
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Follow scholarships and schools on all social
media; Facebook , Twitter, Instagram
@Guidance4Grads (LHHS Twitter for grads)
Up to date info posted on university visits,
scholarships, contests, things going on at postsecondary institutions, deadlines, etc.
Can also follow schools and programs of
interest
https://twitter.com/Guidance4Grads
Transcripts
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Available at the counter at guidance; students
can stop by in the morning, at lunch or after
school and request a transcript be sent or
picked up
Can be mailed directly to the institution or
scholarship address or picked up by the student
$1.00 per transcript
Try and request a few days in advance,
especially at busy times of year such as right
after marks come out.
Student Loans
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Are meant to
supplement income
Not all students are
eligible
A parental contribution
calculator available on
line
Students don’t apply
until late May/June;
available in May
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Students must apply online
Processing time takes
from 4-6 weeks
www.studentaid.gnb.ca
Decision-Making
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Follow your heart and know your strengths
Decide what your important values are
Prioritize
Research Options
Talk to people in the field
Job shadow
Use fall PD days to book university and
campus tours or job shadow
Ask employers who they hire
Upcoming dates to remember:
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Loran Scholarship: Character, Service Leadership-apply
to be one of our three school nominees-due Oct. 5th. See
Mrs. Gatto-Meeting today at lunch A230.
UNB Open House: October 17th
STU Open House: Nov. 7th-register on-line
UNBSJ Open House: October 24th
Holland College Open House: Nov. 14 & Feb. 6
Post-Secondary Expo at LHHS: Oct. 21
Parent/student info night with on-the-spot admission:
Nov.9th 7-9; Wu Centre
NBCC Open House: October 24th
Upcoming Post-secondary Visits
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Carleton: Oct 2nd
Queens: Oct. 21st
U of T: Nov. 16th
St. Mary’s: Oct. 15th
Guelph: Oct. 23rd
Acadia: Oct. 30th
NEED HELP?
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See your guidance
counsellor to set an
appointment to discuss
options
Complete an updated
Career Cruising profile to
look at interests, skills,
and find careers that
match your personality.
You may have changed
since grade 10
PSE Helper
http://www.initproductions.ca/pseproj
ect/first-nation-role-models-project/