Welcome to Demystifying Transcripts
Navigating the World of Post Secondary Applications
AGENDA1 Graduation Requirements 2004Program
2Deciphering the Different Documents BC Diploma Verification UTG TVR Official Transcript
3 Post Secondary Schools Programs Admission Requirements Book a Tour Student for a Day Open House
Admission Averages Provincial Equivalents4 Plan APlan B Plan C
5 Applications Deadlines Early Admission Standard Admission Personal Profile6 Email and University Secure Portals
7 DocumentsPaper and Electronic Interim Marks Final Official Transcript
Self Reporting of Grades8 Permission to Ministry to Release Grades
9 Scholarships ndash PSI Specific National Ministry of Education Local10 Residence
11 Application Status 12 Tuition Deposit
13 Register in Courses PSI14 Check email in August to Confirm Admission Orientation Sessions
15 Questions
2004 Graduation Requirementshttpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-12supportgraduationcertificate-of-graduation
The BC Ministry of Education has a guide on their website which is great tool to help understand the necessary requirements in order to graduate and
receive a Dogwood Diploma
At a glance from this guide here are the requirements to graduate
Deciphering the Different Documents BC Diploma Verification UTG TVR and Official transcript
bull Grade 10 BC Diploma Verification
Grade 11 BC Diploma Verification- will have more courses listed
Grade 12 BC Verification Diploma
Unofficial Transcript of GradesAvailable on Student Secure Website
Transcript Verification Report
TVR
bull Grade 12 Students need to confirm the following data is accurate as this is a legal document
Transcript Verification Report
Check Accuracy of Legal NameBirth dateAddress
Completed courses missing Correspondence courses
External courses Snowboard instructor Bronze Cross Drivers Education Program etc
Corrections or additions to your transcripts are made by Mrs Brown
TVR will show Post Secondary Choices
bull On the TVR it will show which Post Secondary Institutes you have given the Ministry permission to release your marks to
Official Transcript ndash not issued until the end of July after all graduation requirements have been
completed
Post Secondary Schoolsbull Browse Programs Specific courses
httpwwwschoolfindercombull Visit the School Book a Tour or Student for a Day Program Open
Housebull Steps in Applyingbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacahow-to-applybull Admission Averagesbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacaenrequirementsaveragesaspxbull Provincials Equivalentsbull httpadmissionsualbertacarequirementsprovincial-
equivalentsaspx
bull Plan APlan BPlan C
ApplicationsProcess Early Admission Fees
DeadlinesTo begin application
bull httpsgandalfregistrarualbertacaAdmissionApplicationstart-page
Apply Albertabull httpswwwapplyalbertaca
Apply BCbull httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca
Other schoolsbull httpswwwuviccaBAN2Pbzsklognp_display_login
Personal Profilebull httpyouubccahow-to-applypersonal-profilebull Deadlines `The UBC online application including the Personal
Profile and two references (if you want to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship)`` Dec 1
Email and University Secure Portals
bull Beartracks httpswwwbeartracksualbertacabull My UVIC( Sign into UVIC)bull httpswwwuviccacasloginbull MyUofCbull httpscasucalgarycacasloginservice=https
myucalgarycapsppaprdcmd=startampcaucalgaryauthentucid=true
bull Check your Admission Status regarding missing documents course registration materials etc
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
AGENDA1 Graduation Requirements 2004Program
2Deciphering the Different Documents BC Diploma Verification UTG TVR Official Transcript
3 Post Secondary Schools Programs Admission Requirements Book a Tour Student for a Day Open House
Admission Averages Provincial Equivalents4 Plan APlan B Plan C
5 Applications Deadlines Early Admission Standard Admission Personal Profile6 Email and University Secure Portals
7 DocumentsPaper and Electronic Interim Marks Final Official Transcript
Self Reporting of Grades8 Permission to Ministry to Release Grades
9 Scholarships ndash PSI Specific National Ministry of Education Local10 Residence
11 Application Status 12 Tuition Deposit
13 Register in Courses PSI14 Check email in August to Confirm Admission Orientation Sessions
15 Questions
2004 Graduation Requirementshttpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-12supportgraduationcertificate-of-graduation
The BC Ministry of Education has a guide on their website which is great tool to help understand the necessary requirements in order to graduate and
receive a Dogwood Diploma
At a glance from this guide here are the requirements to graduate
Deciphering the Different Documents BC Diploma Verification UTG TVR and Official transcript
bull Grade 10 BC Diploma Verification
Grade 11 BC Diploma Verification- will have more courses listed
Grade 12 BC Verification Diploma
Unofficial Transcript of GradesAvailable on Student Secure Website
Transcript Verification Report
TVR
bull Grade 12 Students need to confirm the following data is accurate as this is a legal document
Transcript Verification Report
Check Accuracy of Legal NameBirth dateAddress
Completed courses missing Correspondence courses
External courses Snowboard instructor Bronze Cross Drivers Education Program etc
Corrections or additions to your transcripts are made by Mrs Brown
TVR will show Post Secondary Choices
bull On the TVR it will show which Post Secondary Institutes you have given the Ministry permission to release your marks to
Official Transcript ndash not issued until the end of July after all graduation requirements have been
completed
Post Secondary Schoolsbull Browse Programs Specific courses
httpwwwschoolfindercombull Visit the School Book a Tour or Student for a Day Program Open
Housebull Steps in Applyingbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacahow-to-applybull Admission Averagesbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacaenrequirementsaveragesaspxbull Provincials Equivalentsbull httpadmissionsualbertacarequirementsprovincial-
equivalentsaspx
bull Plan APlan BPlan C
ApplicationsProcess Early Admission Fees
DeadlinesTo begin application
bull httpsgandalfregistrarualbertacaAdmissionApplicationstart-page
Apply Albertabull httpswwwapplyalbertaca
Apply BCbull httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca
Other schoolsbull httpswwwuviccaBAN2Pbzsklognp_display_login
Personal Profilebull httpyouubccahow-to-applypersonal-profilebull Deadlines `The UBC online application including the Personal
Profile and two references (if you want to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship)`` Dec 1
Email and University Secure Portals
bull Beartracks httpswwwbeartracksualbertacabull My UVIC( Sign into UVIC)bull httpswwwuviccacasloginbull MyUofCbull httpscasucalgarycacasloginservice=https
myucalgarycapsppaprdcmd=startampcaucalgaryauthentucid=true
bull Check your Admission Status regarding missing documents course registration materials etc
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
2004 Graduation Requirementshttpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-12supportgraduationcertificate-of-graduation
The BC Ministry of Education has a guide on their website which is great tool to help understand the necessary requirements in order to graduate and
receive a Dogwood Diploma
At a glance from this guide here are the requirements to graduate
Deciphering the Different Documents BC Diploma Verification UTG TVR and Official transcript
bull Grade 10 BC Diploma Verification
Grade 11 BC Diploma Verification- will have more courses listed
Grade 12 BC Verification Diploma
Unofficial Transcript of GradesAvailable on Student Secure Website
Transcript Verification Report
TVR
bull Grade 12 Students need to confirm the following data is accurate as this is a legal document
Transcript Verification Report
Check Accuracy of Legal NameBirth dateAddress
Completed courses missing Correspondence courses
External courses Snowboard instructor Bronze Cross Drivers Education Program etc
Corrections or additions to your transcripts are made by Mrs Brown
TVR will show Post Secondary Choices
bull On the TVR it will show which Post Secondary Institutes you have given the Ministry permission to release your marks to
Official Transcript ndash not issued until the end of July after all graduation requirements have been
completed
Post Secondary Schoolsbull Browse Programs Specific courses
httpwwwschoolfindercombull Visit the School Book a Tour or Student for a Day Program Open
Housebull Steps in Applyingbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacahow-to-applybull Admission Averagesbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacaenrequirementsaveragesaspxbull Provincials Equivalentsbull httpadmissionsualbertacarequirementsprovincial-
equivalentsaspx
bull Plan APlan BPlan C
ApplicationsProcess Early Admission Fees
DeadlinesTo begin application
bull httpsgandalfregistrarualbertacaAdmissionApplicationstart-page
Apply Albertabull httpswwwapplyalbertaca
Apply BCbull httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca
Other schoolsbull httpswwwuviccaBAN2Pbzsklognp_display_login
Personal Profilebull httpyouubccahow-to-applypersonal-profilebull Deadlines `The UBC online application including the Personal
Profile and two references (if you want to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship)`` Dec 1
Email and University Secure Portals
bull Beartracks httpswwwbeartracksualbertacabull My UVIC( Sign into UVIC)bull httpswwwuviccacasloginbull MyUofCbull httpscasucalgarycacasloginservice=https
myucalgarycapsppaprdcmd=startampcaucalgaryauthentucid=true
bull Check your Admission Status regarding missing documents course registration materials etc
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
The BC Ministry of Education has a guide on their website which is great tool to help understand the necessary requirements in order to graduate and
receive a Dogwood Diploma
At a glance from this guide here are the requirements to graduate
Deciphering the Different Documents BC Diploma Verification UTG TVR and Official transcript
bull Grade 10 BC Diploma Verification
Grade 11 BC Diploma Verification- will have more courses listed
Grade 12 BC Verification Diploma
Unofficial Transcript of GradesAvailable on Student Secure Website
Transcript Verification Report
TVR
bull Grade 12 Students need to confirm the following data is accurate as this is a legal document
Transcript Verification Report
Check Accuracy of Legal NameBirth dateAddress
Completed courses missing Correspondence courses
External courses Snowboard instructor Bronze Cross Drivers Education Program etc
Corrections or additions to your transcripts are made by Mrs Brown
TVR will show Post Secondary Choices
bull On the TVR it will show which Post Secondary Institutes you have given the Ministry permission to release your marks to
Official Transcript ndash not issued until the end of July after all graduation requirements have been
completed
Post Secondary Schoolsbull Browse Programs Specific courses
httpwwwschoolfindercombull Visit the School Book a Tour or Student for a Day Program Open
Housebull Steps in Applyingbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacahow-to-applybull Admission Averagesbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacaenrequirementsaveragesaspxbull Provincials Equivalentsbull httpadmissionsualbertacarequirementsprovincial-
equivalentsaspx
bull Plan APlan BPlan C
ApplicationsProcess Early Admission Fees
DeadlinesTo begin application
bull httpsgandalfregistrarualbertacaAdmissionApplicationstart-page
Apply Albertabull httpswwwapplyalbertaca
Apply BCbull httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca
Other schoolsbull httpswwwuviccaBAN2Pbzsklognp_display_login
Personal Profilebull httpyouubccahow-to-applypersonal-profilebull Deadlines `The UBC online application including the Personal
Profile and two references (if you want to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship)`` Dec 1
Email and University Secure Portals
bull Beartracks httpswwwbeartracksualbertacabull My UVIC( Sign into UVIC)bull httpswwwuviccacasloginbull MyUofCbull httpscasucalgarycacasloginservice=https
myucalgarycapsppaprdcmd=startampcaucalgaryauthentucid=true
bull Check your Admission Status regarding missing documents course registration materials etc
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
At a glance from this guide here are the requirements to graduate
Deciphering the Different Documents BC Diploma Verification UTG TVR and Official transcript
bull Grade 10 BC Diploma Verification
Grade 11 BC Diploma Verification- will have more courses listed
Grade 12 BC Verification Diploma
Unofficial Transcript of GradesAvailable on Student Secure Website
Transcript Verification Report
TVR
bull Grade 12 Students need to confirm the following data is accurate as this is a legal document
Transcript Verification Report
Check Accuracy of Legal NameBirth dateAddress
Completed courses missing Correspondence courses
External courses Snowboard instructor Bronze Cross Drivers Education Program etc
Corrections or additions to your transcripts are made by Mrs Brown
TVR will show Post Secondary Choices
bull On the TVR it will show which Post Secondary Institutes you have given the Ministry permission to release your marks to
Official Transcript ndash not issued until the end of July after all graduation requirements have been
completed
Post Secondary Schoolsbull Browse Programs Specific courses
httpwwwschoolfindercombull Visit the School Book a Tour or Student for a Day Program Open
Housebull Steps in Applyingbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacahow-to-applybull Admission Averagesbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacaenrequirementsaveragesaspxbull Provincials Equivalentsbull httpadmissionsualbertacarequirementsprovincial-
equivalentsaspx
bull Plan APlan BPlan C
ApplicationsProcess Early Admission Fees
DeadlinesTo begin application
bull httpsgandalfregistrarualbertacaAdmissionApplicationstart-page
Apply Albertabull httpswwwapplyalbertaca
Apply BCbull httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca
Other schoolsbull httpswwwuviccaBAN2Pbzsklognp_display_login
Personal Profilebull httpyouubccahow-to-applypersonal-profilebull Deadlines `The UBC online application including the Personal
Profile and two references (if you want to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship)`` Dec 1
Email and University Secure Portals
bull Beartracks httpswwwbeartracksualbertacabull My UVIC( Sign into UVIC)bull httpswwwuviccacasloginbull MyUofCbull httpscasucalgarycacasloginservice=https
myucalgarycapsppaprdcmd=startampcaucalgaryauthentucid=true
bull Check your Admission Status regarding missing documents course registration materials etc
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Deciphering the Different Documents BC Diploma Verification UTG TVR and Official transcript
bull Grade 10 BC Diploma Verification
Grade 11 BC Diploma Verification- will have more courses listed
Grade 12 BC Verification Diploma
Unofficial Transcript of GradesAvailable on Student Secure Website
Transcript Verification Report
TVR
bull Grade 12 Students need to confirm the following data is accurate as this is a legal document
Transcript Verification Report
Check Accuracy of Legal NameBirth dateAddress
Completed courses missing Correspondence courses
External courses Snowboard instructor Bronze Cross Drivers Education Program etc
Corrections or additions to your transcripts are made by Mrs Brown
TVR will show Post Secondary Choices
bull On the TVR it will show which Post Secondary Institutes you have given the Ministry permission to release your marks to
Official Transcript ndash not issued until the end of July after all graduation requirements have been
completed
Post Secondary Schoolsbull Browse Programs Specific courses
httpwwwschoolfindercombull Visit the School Book a Tour or Student for a Day Program Open
Housebull Steps in Applyingbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacahow-to-applybull Admission Averagesbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacaenrequirementsaveragesaspxbull Provincials Equivalentsbull httpadmissionsualbertacarequirementsprovincial-
equivalentsaspx
bull Plan APlan BPlan C
ApplicationsProcess Early Admission Fees
DeadlinesTo begin application
bull httpsgandalfregistrarualbertacaAdmissionApplicationstart-page
Apply Albertabull httpswwwapplyalbertaca
Apply BCbull httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca
Other schoolsbull httpswwwuviccaBAN2Pbzsklognp_display_login
Personal Profilebull httpyouubccahow-to-applypersonal-profilebull Deadlines `The UBC online application including the Personal
Profile and two references (if you want to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship)`` Dec 1
Email and University Secure Portals
bull Beartracks httpswwwbeartracksualbertacabull My UVIC( Sign into UVIC)bull httpswwwuviccacasloginbull MyUofCbull httpscasucalgarycacasloginservice=https
myucalgarycapsppaprdcmd=startampcaucalgaryauthentucid=true
bull Check your Admission Status regarding missing documents course registration materials etc
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Grade 11 BC Diploma Verification- will have more courses listed
Grade 12 BC Verification Diploma
Unofficial Transcript of GradesAvailable on Student Secure Website
Transcript Verification Report
TVR
bull Grade 12 Students need to confirm the following data is accurate as this is a legal document
Transcript Verification Report
Check Accuracy of Legal NameBirth dateAddress
Completed courses missing Correspondence courses
External courses Snowboard instructor Bronze Cross Drivers Education Program etc
Corrections or additions to your transcripts are made by Mrs Brown
TVR will show Post Secondary Choices
bull On the TVR it will show which Post Secondary Institutes you have given the Ministry permission to release your marks to
Official Transcript ndash not issued until the end of July after all graduation requirements have been
completed
Post Secondary Schoolsbull Browse Programs Specific courses
httpwwwschoolfindercombull Visit the School Book a Tour or Student for a Day Program Open
Housebull Steps in Applyingbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacahow-to-applybull Admission Averagesbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacaenrequirementsaveragesaspxbull Provincials Equivalentsbull httpadmissionsualbertacarequirementsprovincial-
equivalentsaspx
bull Plan APlan BPlan C
ApplicationsProcess Early Admission Fees
DeadlinesTo begin application
bull httpsgandalfregistrarualbertacaAdmissionApplicationstart-page
Apply Albertabull httpswwwapplyalbertaca
Apply BCbull httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca
Other schoolsbull httpswwwuviccaBAN2Pbzsklognp_display_login
Personal Profilebull httpyouubccahow-to-applypersonal-profilebull Deadlines `The UBC online application including the Personal
Profile and two references (if you want to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship)`` Dec 1
Email and University Secure Portals
bull Beartracks httpswwwbeartracksualbertacabull My UVIC( Sign into UVIC)bull httpswwwuviccacasloginbull MyUofCbull httpscasucalgarycacasloginservice=https
myucalgarycapsppaprdcmd=startampcaucalgaryauthentucid=true
bull Check your Admission Status regarding missing documents course registration materials etc
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Grade 12 BC Verification Diploma
Unofficial Transcript of GradesAvailable on Student Secure Website
Transcript Verification Report
TVR
bull Grade 12 Students need to confirm the following data is accurate as this is a legal document
Transcript Verification Report
Check Accuracy of Legal NameBirth dateAddress
Completed courses missing Correspondence courses
External courses Snowboard instructor Bronze Cross Drivers Education Program etc
Corrections or additions to your transcripts are made by Mrs Brown
TVR will show Post Secondary Choices
bull On the TVR it will show which Post Secondary Institutes you have given the Ministry permission to release your marks to
Official Transcript ndash not issued until the end of July after all graduation requirements have been
completed
Post Secondary Schoolsbull Browse Programs Specific courses
httpwwwschoolfindercombull Visit the School Book a Tour or Student for a Day Program Open
Housebull Steps in Applyingbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacahow-to-applybull Admission Averagesbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacaenrequirementsaveragesaspxbull Provincials Equivalentsbull httpadmissionsualbertacarequirementsprovincial-
equivalentsaspx
bull Plan APlan BPlan C
ApplicationsProcess Early Admission Fees
DeadlinesTo begin application
bull httpsgandalfregistrarualbertacaAdmissionApplicationstart-page
Apply Albertabull httpswwwapplyalbertaca
Apply BCbull httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca
Other schoolsbull httpswwwuviccaBAN2Pbzsklognp_display_login
Personal Profilebull httpyouubccahow-to-applypersonal-profilebull Deadlines `The UBC online application including the Personal
Profile and two references (if you want to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship)`` Dec 1
Email and University Secure Portals
bull Beartracks httpswwwbeartracksualbertacabull My UVIC( Sign into UVIC)bull httpswwwuviccacasloginbull MyUofCbull httpscasucalgarycacasloginservice=https
myucalgarycapsppaprdcmd=startampcaucalgaryauthentucid=true
bull Check your Admission Status regarding missing documents course registration materials etc
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Unofficial Transcript of GradesAvailable on Student Secure Website
Transcript Verification Report
TVR
bull Grade 12 Students need to confirm the following data is accurate as this is a legal document
Transcript Verification Report
Check Accuracy of Legal NameBirth dateAddress
Completed courses missing Correspondence courses
External courses Snowboard instructor Bronze Cross Drivers Education Program etc
Corrections or additions to your transcripts are made by Mrs Brown
TVR will show Post Secondary Choices
bull On the TVR it will show which Post Secondary Institutes you have given the Ministry permission to release your marks to
Official Transcript ndash not issued until the end of July after all graduation requirements have been
completed
Post Secondary Schoolsbull Browse Programs Specific courses
httpwwwschoolfindercombull Visit the School Book a Tour or Student for a Day Program Open
Housebull Steps in Applyingbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacahow-to-applybull Admission Averagesbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacaenrequirementsaveragesaspxbull Provincials Equivalentsbull httpadmissionsualbertacarequirementsprovincial-
equivalentsaspx
bull Plan APlan BPlan C
ApplicationsProcess Early Admission Fees
DeadlinesTo begin application
bull httpsgandalfregistrarualbertacaAdmissionApplicationstart-page
Apply Albertabull httpswwwapplyalbertaca
Apply BCbull httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca
Other schoolsbull httpswwwuviccaBAN2Pbzsklognp_display_login
Personal Profilebull httpyouubccahow-to-applypersonal-profilebull Deadlines `The UBC online application including the Personal
Profile and two references (if you want to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship)`` Dec 1
Email and University Secure Portals
bull Beartracks httpswwwbeartracksualbertacabull My UVIC( Sign into UVIC)bull httpswwwuviccacasloginbull MyUofCbull httpscasucalgarycacasloginservice=https
myucalgarycapsppaprdcmd=startampcaucalgaryauthentucid=true
bull Check your Admission Status regarding missing documents course registration materials etc
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Transcript Verification Report
TVR
bull Grade 12 Students need to confirm the following data is accurate as this is a legal document
Transcript Verification Report
Check Accuracy of Legal NameBirth dateAddress
Completed courses missing Correspondence courses
External courses Snowboard instructor Bronze Cross Drivers Education Program etc
Corrections or additions to your transcripts are made by Mrs Brown
TVR will show Post Secondary Choices
bull On the TVR it will show which Post Secondary Institutes you have given the Ministry permission to release your marks to
Official Transcript ndash not issued until the end of July after all graduation requirements have been
completed
Post Secondary Schoolsbull Browse Programs Specific courses
httpwwwschoolfindercombull Visit the School Book a Tour or Student for a Day Program Open
Housebull Steps in Applyingbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacahow-to-applybull Admission Averagesbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacaenrequirementsaveragesaspxbull Provincials Equivalentsbull httpadmissionsualbertacarequirementsprovincial-
equivalentsaspx
bull Plan APlan BPlan C
ApplicationsProcess Early Admission Fees
DeadlinesTo begin application
bull httpsgandalfregistrarualbertacaAdmissionApplicationstart-page
Apply Albertabull httpswwwapplyalbertaca
Apply BCbull httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca
Other schoolsbull httpswwwuviccaBAN2Pbzsklognp_display_login
Personal Profilebull httpyouubccahow-to-applypersonal-profilebull Deadlines `The UBC online application including the Personal
Profile and two references (if you want to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship)`` Dec 1
Email and University Secure Portals
bull Beartracks httpswwwbeartracksualbertacabull My UVIC( Sign into UVIC)bull httpswwwuviccacasloginbull MyUofCbull httpscasucalgarycacasloginservice=https
myucalgarycapsppaprdcmd=startampcaucalgaryauthentucid=true
bull Check your Admission Status regarding missing documents course registration materials etc
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
TVR
bull Grade 12 Students need to confirm the following data is accurate as this is a legal document
Transcript Verification Report
Check Accuracy of Legal NameBirth dateAddress
Completed courses missing Correspondence courses
External courses Snowboard instructor Bronze Cross Drivers Education Program etc
Corrections or additions to your transcripts are made by Mrs Brown
TVR will show Post Secondary Choices
bull On the TVR it will show which Post Secondary Institutes you have given the Ministry permission to release your marks to
Official Transcript ndash not issued until the end of July after all graduation requirements have been
completed
Post Secondary Schoolsbull Browse Programs Specific courses
httpwwwschoolfindercombull Visit the School Book a Tour or Student for a Day Program Open
Housebull Steps in Applyingbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacahow-to-applybull Admission Averagesbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacaenrequirementsaveragesaspxbull Provincials Equivalentsbull httpadmissionsualbertacarequirementsprovincial-
equivalentsaspx
bull Plan APlan BPlan C
ApplicationsProcess Early Admission Fees
DeadlinesTo begin application
bull httpsgandalfregistrarualbertacaAdmissionApplicationstart-page
Apply Albertabull httpswwwapplyalbertaca
Apply BCbull httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca
Other schoolsbull httpswwwuviccaBAN2Pbzsklognp_display_login
Personal Profilebull httpyouubccahow-to-applypersonal-profilebull Deadlines `The UBC online application including the Personal
Profile and two references (if you want to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship)`` Dec 1
Email and University Secure Portals
bull Beartracks httpswwwbeartracksualbertacabull My UVIC( Sign into UVIC)bull httpswwwuviccacasloginbull MyUofCbull httpscasucalgarycacasloginservice=https
myucalgarycapsppaprdcmd=startampcaucalgaryauthentucid=true
bull Check your Admission Status regarding missing documents course registration materials etc
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Transcript Verification Report
Check Accuracy of Legal NameBirth dateAddress
Completed courses missing Correspondence courses
External courses Snowboard instructor Bronze Cross Drivers Education Program etc
Corrections or additions to your transcripts are made by Mrs Brown
TVR will show Post Secondary Choices
bull On the TVR it will show which Post Secondary Institutes you have given the Ministry permission to release your marks to
Official Transcript ndash not issued until the end of July after all graduation requirements have been
completed
Post Secondary Schoolsbull Browse Programs Specific courses
httpwwwschoolfindercombull Visit the School Book a Tour or Student for a Day Program Open
Housebull Steps in Applyingbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacahow-to-applybull Admission Averagesbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacaenrequirementsaveragesaspxbull Provincials Equivalentsbull httpadmissionsualbertacarequirementsprovincial-
equivalentsaspx
bull Plan APlan BPlan C
ApplicationsProcess Early Admission Fees
DeadlinesTo begin application
bull httpsgandalfregistrarualbertacaAdmissionApplicationstart-page
Apply Albertabull httpswwwapplyalbertaca
Apply BCbull httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca
Other schoolsbull httpswwwuviccaBAN2Pbzsklognp_display_login
Personal Profilebull httpyouubccahow-to-applypersonal-profilebull Deadlines `The UBC online application including the Personal
Profile and two references (if you want to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship)`` Dec 1
Email and University Secure Portals
bull Beartracks httpswwwbeartracksualbertacabull My UVIC( Sign into UVIC)bull httpswwwuviccacasloginbull MyUofCbull httpscasucalgarycacasloginservice=https
myucalgarycapsppaprdcmd=startampcaucalgaryauthentucid=true
bull Check your Admission Status regarding missing documents course registration materials etc
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
TVR will show Post Secondary Choices
bull On the TVR it will show which Post Secondary Institutes you have given the Ministry permission to release your marks to
Official Transcript ndash not issued until the end of July after all graduation requirements have been
completed
Post Secondary Schoolsbull Browse Programs Specific courses
httpwwwschoolfindercombull Visit the School Book a Tour or Student for a Day Program Open
Housebull Steps in Applyingbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacahow-to-applybull Admission Averagesbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacaenrequirementsaveragesaspxbull Provincials Equivalentsbull httpadmissionsualbertacarequirementsprovincial-
equivalentsaspx
bull Plan APlan BPlan C
ApplicationsProcess Early Admission Fees
DeadlinesTo begin application
bull httpsgandalfregistrarualbertacaAdmissionApplicationstart-page
Apply Albertabull httpswwwapplyalbertaca
Apply BCbull httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca
Other schoolsbull httpswwwuviccaBAN2Pbzsklognp_display_login
Personal Profilebull httpyouubccahow-to-applypersonal-profilebull Deadlines `The UBC online application including the Personal
Profile and two references (if you want to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship)`` Dec 1
Email and University Secure Portals
bull Beartracks httpswwwbeartracksualbertacabull My UVIC( Sign into UVIC)bull httpswwwuviccacasloginbull MyUofCbull httpscasucalgarycacasloginservice=https
myucalgarycapsppaprdcmd=startampcaucalgaryauthentucid=true
bull Check your Admission Status regarding missing documents course registration materials etc
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Official Transcript ndash not issued until the end of July after all graduation requirements have been
completed
Post Secondary Schoolsbull Browse Programs Specific courses
httpwwwschoolfindercombull Visit the School Book a Tour or Student for a Day Program Open
Housebull Steps in Applyingbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacahow-to-applybull Admission Averagesbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacaenrequirementsaveragesaspxbull Provincials Equivalentsbull httpadmissionsualbertacarequirementsprovincial-
equivalentsaspx
bull Plan APlan BPlan C
ApplicationsProcess Early Admission Fees
DeadlinesTo begin application
bull httpsgandalfregistrarualbertacaAdmissionApplicationstart-page
Apply Albertabull httpswwwapplyalbertaca
Apply BCbull httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca
Other schoolsbull httpswwwuviccaBAN2Pbzsklognp_display_login
Personal Profilebull httpyouubccahow-to-applypersonal-profilebull Deadlines `The UBC online application including the Personal
Profile and two references (if you want to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship)`` Dec 1
Email and University Secure Portals
bull Beartracks httpswwwbeartracksualbertacabull My UVIC( Sign into UVIC)bull httpswwwuviccacasloginbull MyUofCbull httpscasucalgarycacasloginservice=https
myucalgarycapsppaprdcmd=startampcaucalgaryauthentucid=true
bull Check your Admission Status regarding missing documents course registration materials etc
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Post Secondary Schoolsbull Browse Programs Specific courses
httpwwwschoolfindercombull Visit the School Book a Tour or Student for a Day Program Open
Housebull Steps in Applyingbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacahow-to-applybull Admission Averagesbull httpwwwadmissionsualbertacaenrequirementsaveragesaspxbull Provincials Equivalentsbull httpadmissionsualbertacarequirementsprovincial-
equivalentsaspx
bull Plan APlan BPlan C
ApplicationsProcess Early Admission Fees
DeadlinesTo begin application
bull httpsgandalfregistrarualbertacaAdmissionApplicationstart-page
Apply Albertabull httpswwwapplyalbertaca
Apply BCbull httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca
Other schoolsbull httpswwwuviccaBAN2Pbzsklognp_display_login
Personal Profilebull httpyouubccahow-to-applypersonal-profilebull Deadlines `The UBC online application including the Personal
Profile and two references (if you want to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship)`` Dec 1
Email and University Secure Portals
bull Beartracks httpswwwbeartracksualbertacabull My UVIC( Sign into UVIC)bull httpswwwuviccacasloginbull MyUofCbull httpscasucalgarycacasloginservice=https
myucalgarycapsppaprdcmd=startampcaucalgaryauthentucid=true
bull Check your Admission Status regarding missing documents course registration materials etc
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
ApplicationsProcess Early Admission Fees
DeadlinesTo begin application
bull httpsgandalfregistrarualbertacaAdmissionApplicationstart-page
Apply Albertabull httpswwwapplyalbertaca
Apply BCbull httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca
Other schoolsbull httpswwwuviccaBAN2Pbzsklognp_display_login
Personal Profilebull httpyouubccahow-to-applypersonal-profilebull Deadlines `The UBC online application including the Personal
Profile and two references (if you want to be considered for a Major Entrance Scholarship)`` Dec 1
Email and University Secure Portals
bull Beartracks httpswwwbeartracksualbertacabull My UVIC( Sign into UVIC)bull httpswwwuviccacasloginbull MyUofCbull httpscasucalgarycacasloginservice=https
myucalgarycapsppaprdcmd=startampcaucalgaryauthentucid=true
bull Check your Admission Status regarding missing documents course registration materials etc
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Email and University Secure Portals
bull Beartracks httpswwwbeartracksualbertacabull My UVIC( Sign into UVIC)bull httpswwwuviccacasloginbull MyUofCbull httpscasucalgarycacasloginservice=https
myucalgarycapsppaprdcmd=startampcaucalgaryauthentucid=true
bull Check your Admission Status regarding missing documents course registration materials etc
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Self Reporting of GradesInterim Official Transcripts
What is self-reportingldquoSelf-reporting is the process of submitting your up-to-date grades electronically to UBCrsquos Undergraduate Admissions office so we can give you a timely admissions decision If you are currently a Grade 12 student from BC or Yukon you will be required to report your grades using our online self-reporting tool You can access the self-reporting tool on the Student Service Centre (SSC) from March 2 to April 7 Self-reporting is mandatory and failure to self-report will result in an automatic cancellation of your applicationrdquo
Transcripts A new website called Student Transcript Service has been created for students to access and have their transcripts sent to Post Secondary schools of their choice The following slides will provide a step by step guide in setting up an account and then choosing and giving the Ministry permission to send your transcript to the schools of your choice The website address is
wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbccaFinal transcriptFinal official transcript will be sent in August provided you have given permission to the Ministry of Education
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Transcripts (STS)The Ministry of Education has just launched the StudentTranscripts Service (STS) a new online application for students to view their marks scholarships and transcripts and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions and third parties Ministry of Education is opening the ability to send transcripts to post-secondary institutions (PSIs) to all current grades 10 11 12 and adult students These current students may access up to 25 complimentary ndash please note these 25 complimentary selections are not ongoing after graduation Past graduates may access additional copies of their transcripts via this service for a fee of $10 per copy
To access the service students will go to the Ministry of Educationrsquos transcripts and certificates website at wwwStudentTranscriptsgovbcca Please note that all students must register for a BC Government account (a BCeID) After registering for a BCeID students follow the system prompts and register for STS Finally they log in to the StudentTranscripts Service using the BCeID From a studentrsquos STS Dashboard they are able to make post-secondary institution selections view their transcript and assessment results and send transcripts immediately to post-secondary institutions and other third partiesStudents who have not been reported to TRAX previously (mainly new Grade 10 students) will not be able to register for STS until their school uploads their TRAX submission this fall The lsquotranscript sendrsquo service is intended for grade 12 students please discourage grade 10-11 students from making PSI selections unless they are applying for post-secondary studies in 2018StudentTranscripts replaces the PSI Selections function previously available on the Student Secure Web Using StudentTranscripts current students will be able to select if they want to send a transcript now in the spring (interim) andor when final marks are completeA PowerPoint presentation containing additional information for counsellors supporting students in accessing the StudentTranscripts service is available httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updates
httpswwwbcedgovbccaexamstrx_updatesStudentTranscripts_Service_For_Counsellors_Sept2017pdf
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Taking a Correspondence Course
Distributed Learning coursesInterim and final marks (some schools require course to be completed by Feb)
Example UBC - Completion dates for Distributed Learning coursesIf you wish to use your Distributed Learning course in the calculation of your competitive admission average the course must be 100 complete by February 1 and your Distributed Learning providerschool must submit the final grade to the Ministry of Education so that it appears on your Ministry of Education Student Secure Web in time for you to self-report these grades in MarchAprilDistributed learning courses completed by June 30 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not be used in the calculation of your competitive admission average
Final Transcript will state DTSS as graduating school unless correspondence course is finished after student has graduated
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
How do I give the Ministry Permission to share my grades
bull At the Student Transcript Services site
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Scholarship Information - $$$$
PSI Specific
National
Ministry of Education
Local
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Scholarshipsbull PSI Specificbull httpadmissionsualbertacamoney-
mattersscholarships-awardsaspxbull National listed on DTSS Website In Student Services
Scholarships Canada website httpwwwsd6bccadtssScholarshipshtm
bull httpwwwscholarshipscanadacombull httpwwwuniversitystudycaplan-for-
universityscholarships-grants-and-bursaries-for-canadian-students
bull Ministry of Educationbull httpwww2govbccagovcontenteducation-trainingk-
12supportprovincial-scholarshipsbull Local Open in Spring 2018bull httpwwwsd6bccabursary
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
BC Achievement Scholarshipsbull BC Achievement Scholarships recognize the top 8000 graduates in the province bull The Ministry will determine recipients based on achievement in Grades 10 11 and
12 courses that satisfy 2004 Graduation Program requirements including elective courses Grad Transitions will not be included
bull A cumulative average percentage will be calculated and form the basis for determining winners who receive a $1250 scholarship voucher to use towards their post-secondary tuition
bull Students do not apply for this scholarshipbull Eligibilitybull Recipients mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Fulfil graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program by August 31 of
the studentrsquos graduating yearbull Have at least a B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 12 coursebull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull Have no more than one Transfer Standing (TS) or Standing Granted (SG) indicator
among course marks used for the calculation of winners excluding Language Arts 12 which must have a percentage score
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
DistrictAuthority Scholarshipsbull The DistrictAuthority Scholarships reward graduating students for excellence in their chosen field of interest orbull strength These scholarships are intended to assist with tuition for post-secondary educationbull The Ministry will allocate 5500 scholarships pro-rated to school districts and independent school authorities basedbull on each districtrsquos September 30th Grade 12 enrolment The scholarship will now be a $1250 voucher that can bebull used toward post-secondary education tuitionbull QUALIFYING FOR A DISTRICTAUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPbull To win a scholarship a student must apply and
a) Meet the basic eligibility requirementsb) Meet criteria determined by the local scholarship committee which requires a student to demonstrate
outstanding achievement in any of the following areasbull bull NEW Indigenous Languages and Culture demonstrated at school or in the communitybull bull Fine Arts (eg Visual Arts Dance Drama Music)bull bull Applied Skills (eg Business Ed Technology Ed Home Economics)bull bull Physical Activity (eg Athletics Dance Gymnastics not limited to Physical Education)bull bull International Languages with Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs) or External Assessments
including AP and IB coursesbull bull Community Service (Volunteer Activity) which includes demonstration of local and global issues
and cultural awarenessbull bull Technical and Trades Training (eg Carpentry Automotive Mechanics Cook Training)
c) Fulfill the BC Graduation requirements of either the 2004 Graduation Program or the Adult GraduationProgram by August 31st of the studentrsquos graduating year
d) Have not previously received a DistrictAuthority Award or a DistrictAuthority Scholarshipe) Committee criteria must ensure that winners have been cumulatively evaluated in the area of
achievement chosen for presentation to the committee and satisfy other criteria which may includefactors such as attendance punctuality work habits and cooperation
bull Ministry guidelines for DistrictAuthority Scholarship criteria and selection process are available atbull wwwbcedgovbccagraduationdistrict_authority_scholarshipshtm
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
BC Excellence Scholarshipsbull There are 55 BC Excellence Scholarships available to recognize well-rounded BC graduates Winners will have demonstrated
service and leadership both at school and in their communities and shown aptitude and commitment to their chosen career pathsThey will receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to use for post-secondary tuition
bull Nomination and Applicationbull Students must be nominated by their secondary school in order to apply for this scholarship Only one student from each school may be
nominated Please inquire at your school if you would like to be considered for nomination Students must confirm their nomination by having their school principal sign and date the verification section of the application form
bull The application package (PDF) includes a written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40 overall It must be completed online in the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Eligibilitybull Nominees mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in their graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which they are nominatedbull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004 Graduation Program
by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in their Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies 11 or 12
with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examinationbull You cannot win both a BC Excellence Scholarship and a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarshipbull Nominees application package (PDF) must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which must describe
ndash What led you to your most relevant community service volunteer activity andor leadership role andndash What you learned from this experience andndash How this experience will benefit you in your chosen career path
bull
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship
bull The Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship is awarded to 20 outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment and aptitude for a career path in K-12 teaching Winners receive a $5000 scholarship voucher to redeem when they are registered and attending an approved K-12 teacher education program at one of BCrsquos nine Faculties of Education
bull Applicationbull Complete the application package (PDF) including the written statement worth 60 overall and the resume worth 40
overall It must be completed online using the mandatory format printed signed and submitted by mail Scoring guides (PDF) are available for reference Incomplete applications will not be accepted
bull Completed applications must be submitted to the Ministry no later than February 15 2017Eligibilitybull Applicants mustbull Meet basic eligibility requirementsbull Be in your graduation year with graduation to occur by August 31 of the school year in which you applybull Be eligible for a BC Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) and fulfill graduation requirements of the 2004
Graduation Program by August 31 2017bull Have at least a
ndash B (73 or above) in your Language Arts 11 final markndash B average in final course marks that fulfill graduation requirements of Science 11 or 12 Math 11 and Social Studies
11 or 12 with no more than one C+ (67 or above) final course mark (marks lower than ldquoC+rdquo are not accepted)bull Maintain a ldquoBrdquo average or better in Grades 11 and 12 final course marks required for graduationbull Write and pass a Language Arts 12 provincial examination bull You cannot win both a Pathway to Teacher Education Scholarship and a BC Excellence Scholarshipbull Your application package must includebull Resume in the mandatory formatbull Two reference letters one from your community and one from your schoolbull A written statement maximum 500 words which describes why you want to be a teacher
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Youth Work in Trades Awardsbull The Youth Work in Trades provides skill development through practical hands-on work experiencebull Students enrolled in these courses go to work and attend high school at the same time That means
they have found an employer who is willing to take them on (and pay them) as an apprentice ndash at least until their high school graduation School counsellors may be able to offer help with this step
bull Students that are 15 or older can enroll in this program ndash they must also formally register with the Industry Training Authority as Youth Apprentices Successful completion of the program earns students 16 credits towards graduation Some may also qualify for the YWT awardndash a $1000 award given to students for sustained and exceptional work as an apprentice
bull If you are a high school student already working as an apprentice speak to your high school counsellor today about signing up for this program
bull $1000 Scholarship Criteriabull To be eligible an Industry Training Authority (ITA)-registered youth apprentice must havebull Been registered in a school district Youth Work in Trades Program prior to graduationbull Graduated with a Grade 12 Dogwood Diploma or Adult Dogwoodbull Successfully completed WRK1A WRK1B WRK2A and WRK2Bbull Maintained a C+ average or better on Grade 12 numbered coursesbull Reported a total of at least 900 hours to the ITA within six months of graduation
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Local Scholarship Students will be able to access site in AprilMay 2018
bull httpwwwsd6bccadtssLocalScholarshipshtm
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
A Financial Assistance ApplicationComplete if you want to be considered for a bursary and hand in to the office in an
sealed envelope Please see note at top of application on this page re confidentiality
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Residence
bull Applicationbull httpresidenceualbertacabull On application choose the quietest and
cleanest you can stand bull Deadlines for guaranteed housingbull Deposits Deadlines and Contract -read
carefully
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Application Status Acceptance Letters
bull Check status of application and admission on University portals
bull Check To-Do list ndash documents required fees to be paid any necessary correspondence
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Tuition Depositsbull Tuition deposit required to register for courses
Example UofA Students who are offered admission must pay a non-refundable $500 Tuition Deposit in order to become eligible to register in courses Students can pay this deposit on Bear Tracks and it will be credited towards their final tuition amount If you do not accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit by the deadline stated in Bear Tracks your admission offer will be revoked
UVIC - $200 acceptance deposit
Acceptance or Conditional Acceptancebull Each PSI has different times they will offer Conditional Acceptance Most Alberta
PSIrsquos send conditional offers of admission earlier than BC PSIrsquos Final Transcripts are reviewed by PSI in August which if the student does not meet the expected requirements the conditional offer of admission will be revoked
bull Decisions - if have you applied to several schools you will need to make some decisions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Register In Courses
bull Sign in to your specific University Portal to confirm that yoursquove received Early Admission and to check your Registration Date ( May 8 at 600 am)
bull Registration for Fall and Winter courses begins as early as April
bull Start building your schedule early to ensure the best selection of classes and times
bull Need help ndash Book an appointment with Mrs Brown
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Registering for Courses at PSISome programs are very prescriptive
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Considerations
Degree Requirements Planning DocumentsPSIrsquos do provide guidance in the form of workshops andor
documents can be found in PSI CalendarsFull Load or Not
Important to consider whether to take a full load of courses consisting of 5 courses per semester Some Child Education
Funds require a fulltime load which could be 3 4 or 5 courses per semester Please read your specific contract
GPAEvery course you attempt at a PSI is on your transcript
whether you are successful or not which impacts your overall GPA
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Confirmation of Acceptance amp Other Information
bull Check in August to Confirm Acceptancebull Change your mind Deferring Your Admission and or
Contact schoolbull `` If you are offered admission to full-time study in the first
year of a degree program you may request a deferral for one year (or two years for mandatory military service)
bull To be eligible for a deferral you mustbull Accept the offer of admission and pay your acceptance
depositbull Submit an Deferred Admission Request Form by July 15
If your deferral request is granted we will provide you with a new UBC student number and a new admission-confirmation letter early in the new yearrdquo
bull Otherwise do correspond with the PSI if you have changed your mind and are not going to attend
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Orientation Sessions
bull Most PSIrsquos offer Orientation Sessions a couple of days prior to
the start of classes for students and parents to better understand Post
Secondary life bull They also have Student Services where counselors are available to
assist on many different levels
Questions
Questions
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