September 2012
Career Advisor: Lisa Ayton
layton@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. Apply as early as you can.
Application Start Date: November 1, 2012
Nursing Program: Apply for November 1-7th for September 2013 intake
Apply March 1-7th for January 2014 intake
Recommended students apply to both intakes: only 32 seats
available per intake
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Each program has specific requirements. Entrance is competitively based.
Look at program of interest and then at entrance or program requirements.
Application Start Date: October 1, 2012
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, 2012 (mid October)
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, 2012
Post-Secondary Admission
Simon Fraser University
•Application start date: Sept 1, 2012 (Oct 15th on Apply BC)
•Students will self report grades in December (term 1)
•Early Admission Deadline: February 28, 2013
University of British Columbia
•Application start date: September 1, 2012
•Students will self report grades in March 2013 (term 2)
•Admission Deadline: January 31, 2013
University of Victoria
•Application start date: Sept. 1, 2012
•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: Feb 28, 2013
Apply BC
Application Service of BC
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www.applybc.ca
Apply BC, formerly, called 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
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
Some post secondary institutions may also request a
transcript be sent to them before your term marks are in, if
this is the case, follow these instructions
University
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When you apply to the Universities, you are
applying to a specific Faculty
 Faculty of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social
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Sciences, Faculty of Commerce (Business
Administration), etc.
Each Faculty will have its own admission requirements
and grade point averages
Transfers between Faculties 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, 30 credits generally from Sept-April
30th
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
 Offers 3 semesters per year
 Fall – September to December
 Spring – January to April
 Summer – May to August
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UBC
 Offers 2 semesters divided into 4 terms
○ Winter term1 – Sept to Dec
○ Winter term 2- January to April
○ Summer term 1– May –July
○ Summer term 2 -- July-August
If you have made
corrections to your
course schedule, 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
You must confirm with the school’s website for particular program you are applying to
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%
*Note: UBC admission averages NOW state, mid80’s with a personal profile, rather than
actual percentages
Minimum English grade for admission:
English 12 70% final mark
including provincial exam mark.
UVIC
Humanities & Social Sciences 75%
Engineering
80%
Computer Science
75%
Sciences
75%
Fine Arts
70-87%
Human & Social Development 75%
Business
80%
Health Info Science
75%
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
UBC-Okanagan
Applied Science (Engineering)
high 70s to low 80s 25-26 B
Arts
mid to high 70s 25-26 B
Fine Arts [1]
minimum 67
Human Kinetics high 70s to low 80s 25-27 B
Management
Nursing
mid to high 70s 25-26 B
mid to high 80s 27-30 A/B
Pre-Pharmacy
mid to high 70s 25-26 B
Science
mid to high 70s 25-26 B
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 (like a personal profile can be
accepted if your average is at the minimum accepting
percentage, this applies to: 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
 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
 Generally takes 3 months to 1 year to complete
depending on the program
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Diploma
 Generally takes 2 years to complete full time
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University Transfer program
 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
Short term training
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Warehouse and Logistics Training: Starting with
Forklift Certificate, Whimis, First Aid and begin
working in a warehouse, shipping and receiving,
inventory
ECOMM training for 911, learn how to professionally
answer and dispatch emergency vehicles for police or
fire, should be 18 to begin program
Vet Assistance Training, assist in veterinary clinics
with pets, operations, basic care and reception duties
Help Desk for computer program support: begin with
a course at BCIT
BC Registered Physcial Fitness Instructor Training:
train to lead classes at local gyms, rec. centres, etc
Event Planning or fundraising courses
More short term training….
Medical Office Assistant
 Medical Lab Assistant
 Dental Assistant
 Physio or Occupational therapy Assistant
…many of the above occupations are offered through
Vancouver Community College
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Corrections Worker
 Insurance Broker
 Legal administrative assistant or paralegal
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Foundation Programs for
Apprenticeships
http://www.itabc.ca/Page498.aspx
 Industry Training Apprenticeship Authority
of BC
 Foundation Program is Entry Level Trades
Training that gives you basic skills and
competence to enter a trade (entry level)
 It may increase your employability in
certain fields: Welding/Plumbing/Electrical
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Tuition Costs
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College
 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
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University
 Approximately $6,000 per year plus books,
student fees etc
 Living on campus costs vary from province to
province: UBC Okanagan is about $7000 for
accommodation. Be sure to look into meal
plans, as an option.
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 2012
UBC:
Students report 2nd term marks in March 2013
UVIC:
Students reporting final grade 11 marks, have until
November 30, 2012.
Students reporting Grade 12 mark, do so in
February 2013
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. Check with the faculty or
program, you are interested in.
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It costs $108.00 to register & write the exam
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Possible sitting April 2013
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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
 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
○ Does not require Pre Calculus 11 for the Faculty of Arts – will accept
any Math 11
Math Overview
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SFU
 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
○ Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Humanities will now accept
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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
 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 prerequisite & 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
 Requires a language 11 for all Faculty’s
 UBC Okanagan does not require a language 11
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UVic
 Faculty of Humanities is the only Faculty that requires a
language 11
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SFU
 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
*Note that there are some exceptions, to the Language
requirement, if you have a learning disability.
Post Secondary Info Sessions
Post Secondary Night:
Many colleges/universities
@ Sands Secondary
Monday, November 26, Time TBA usually, 7:00-8:00
Upcoming Application Events:
BURNSVIEW Library: Sept. 25, University of Montreal @ LunchTime
SEAQUAM:
Sept. 28 (Friday), McGill @ 2:45-4:30
BURNSVIEW Library: October 2, SFU –Surrey @ Lunchtime
BURNSVIEW Library: October 30, Kwantlen College @ LunchTime
Important Dates
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Sept 1
UBC, SFU, UVIC application start date
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Sept 22
Study and Go Abroad Fair: studying and working!
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Sept 27
Early Registration for November 5th SAT
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Oct 1
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Oct 4
Deadline to Submit application for Loran Award
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Oct 12
PSAT, Sands Secondary 11:30-3:00
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Oct 15 (mid)
Douglas College application start date
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Oct 25
Early Registration for December 3rd SAT
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Nov 1
Kwantlen application start date
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Nov 1-7
Kwantlen – Nursing applications: start date
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Nov. 26
Post Secondary Info Night : Sands High, Time TBA
Langara/Capilano/BCIT/VCC/UFV application
start date
Services
Course planning
Career Centre Newsletters/Updates
Monthly Scholarship Newsletters
Research & planning
Post Secondary Institutions
updates
Post Secondary Information
Career Advisor: Lisa Ayton
layton@deltasd.bc.ca
604-594-0491
Office Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed
8:30AM - 3:10PM
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