•PSI – fill out online by April 30th •Post Secondary Calendar and Vocabulary •Sources of Funding

•Okanagan College – updates •U Vic - updates

•UBC • Entrance Averages •Frequently Asked Questions • Video Tutorials

•Things to Do & Upcoming Dates

Post Secondary Prep Session #4

Online PSI CHOICES Form • Complete a Post Secondary Choices Form online referred to as a “PSI” Form

• This allows the post secondary school to receive your marks electronically

• ALL students planning to attend Post –Secondary should do this by March 1, 2013 for early admission. If not already done, complete by May 1, 2013 for interim transcript information to be sent early-May.

• BC Ministry of Education: Student Secure Web https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/tsw/tsw/student/ or go to the RSS Counselling site & select PSI selection link

*same place where students check provincial exam results

• Must have your PEN # to create your account & do your PSI selection

Instructions in Counselling Centre!

Work to year end

• Your grade 11 final marks, your grade 12 first semester final marks, AND your grade 12 term 3 report card marks can all be used by the post secondary schools to determine whether or not you are accepted (depending on the school).

• It is IMPERATIVE that your grades are meeting the admission standards, set by the college/university, by your Term 3 report card or earlier.

• WORK HARD RIGHT TO THE END OF THE YEAR!

• Lower GPA’s will result in later admission offers

Sources of Funding (What’s Next Guide p.54-55)

1. Dogwood District Authority Awards $1000 2. Student Loans

– BC Loans www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/apply/howtoapply.htm – BC Loan Forgiveness

http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/repay/repaymentassistance/loanforgiveness.htm – Canada Loans www.canlearn.ca

3. Student Lines of Credit – See your banking institution

4. Passport to Education – Grade 10/11 - $250 and Grade 12 - $500 – Eligible if marks are in the top third of your class each year

5. COBSS Bursaries – Will be awarded COBSS bursaries at Bursary & Scholarship at Grad Ceremonies on June

14th

District Award Scholarships (formerly known as Dogwood Scholarships)

RSS has 31 to award this year – more opportunity than ever before!

$1,000 each

Recipients are mailed a cheque for $500 in October, and a voucher for $500 in November

Awards valid for 5 years after graduation

~ See Mr. Gunn or Ms. Atkinson for more info ~

District Award Scholarships (formerly known as Dogwood Scholarships)

Scholarships awarded to graduating students who excel & plan to pursue a career in any of the following areas:

FINE ARTS (Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music) APPLIED SKILLS (Business Ed., Technology Ed., Home Economics) PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (Athletics, Dance, Gymnastics, etc) SECOND LANGUAGES (French, Spanish, Aboriginal Languages, etc) New! TECHNICAL & TRADES TRAINING (Dual Credit Students) New! COMMUNITY SERVICE

Must be related to a career choice Must involve significant leadership initiative & organization Must demonstrate commitment to volunteerism

~ See Mr. Gunn or Ms. Atkinson for more info ~

District Award Scholarships (formerly known as Dogwood Scholarships)

Interested students must see their Specialty Area teacher to discuss their nominations

Important Dates: 1. Nominations by teachers due Friday April 19th 2. Nominated students must attend an information meeting on Friday May 3rd in Library at 11:45 to 12:30 to receive application and information. 3. Application Packages Due on Friday May 24th to Mr. Gunn 3. Scholarship interviews scheduled for June 20th to 25th

~ See Mr. Gunn or Ms. Atkinson for more info ~

Sources of Funding (What’s Next Guide p.54-55)

Don’t forget to check the SCHOLARSHIPS Listed on RSS website

www.rss.sd23.bc.ca/Services/Counselling/Pages/default.aspxRSS Counseling - Rutland Senior Secondary

Okanagan College Community Spirit Award

Application Deadline Extended • Please be advised Okanagan College has extended the deadline

for the Okanagan College Community Spirit Awards, for the Central Okanagan region, to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

• A copy of the application form is attached, and can also be downloaded from our website: www.okanagan.bc.ca/financialaid > Okanagan College Awards & Applications > Awards Search

Accredited Institutions

• If you are using COBSS bursaries, student loans, or the Passport to Education funds to pay for your tuition, you must be attending an accredited institution, designated by the Ministry of Advanced Education.

• UBC, OC, U Vic, SFU, TRU, U, of A, etc are accredited (along with many others)

• To check if your institution is accredited go to:

www.aved.gov.bc.ca/institutions/welcome.htm “Designated Schools Link”

How to Read the Post Secondary Calendar

- A Year at Post-Secondary - The FALL Semester

Semester 1: Sept. – Dec. Course 1 3 credits

Course 2 3 credits

Course 3 3 credits

Course 4 3 credits

Course 5 3 credits

* a student may have additional scheduled time for labs, tutorials, etc. during both or either semester

TOTAL UNITS of Semester 1 15 credits

- A Year at Post-Secondary - The WINTER Semester

Semester 2: Jan. – April Course 1 3 credits

Course 2 3 credits

Course 3 3 credits

Course 4 3 credits

Course 5 3 credits

* a student may have additional scheduled time for labs, tutorials, etc. during both or either semester

TOTAL UNITS of Semester 2 15 credits

- A Year at Post-Secondary - The SPRING/SUMMER Semesters

May - August

* Spring & Summer courses are possible, but usually limited offerings. * College & university campuses are pretty quiet with reduced office hours and campus services. * Most students get a job to pay for the next academic year!

A Year at Post-Secondary Semester 1: Sept. – Dec. Semester 2: Jan. - April May - August Course 1 3 credits Course 1 3 credits * Spring & Summer

courses are possible, but usually limited offerings. * Campuses are quite quiet * Most students get a job to pay for the next academic year!

Course 2 3 credits Course 2 3 credits

Course 3 3 credits Course 3 3 credits

Course 4 3 credits Course 4 3 credits

Course 5 3 credits Course 5 3 credits

* a student may have additional scheduled time for labs, tutorials, etc. during both or either semester

TOTAL UNITS of Semester 1

15 credits

TOTAL UNITS of Semester 2

15 credits

TOTAL UNITS from a full time year at post-secondary 30 credits TOTAL UNITS for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences DEGREE (4 years x 30 units / year)

120 credits

Okanagan College

• Still not too late to apply to many programs

• Most programs available until all seats are filled (except LPN and Dental Assistant)

• Even if you do not have all of the entrance requirements fulfilled, contact OC admissions for options at www.okanagan.bc.ca or 250-762-5445

• Any other questions, contact BECKY OLSON at 762-5445 x 4469 or rolson@okanagan.bc.ca

Okanagan College Contd. • Once you receive your letter acknowledging your application, ensure

you complete all tasks required, such as: -proof of enrolment in English 12, transcript faxed from RSS, etc

• Important dates/deadlines vary, so please check your correspondence carefully

• OC communicates through snail mail and through your “my okanagan” account (please ensure you have created your account)

• Please pay your $200 deposit to secure your seat

• Choose and plan out your courses prior to your course registration date

• You will be given a registration package which will outline the process

U Vic • Self reporting was Feb. 1st to March 31st, and some offers already given • Online housing applications now open (can note a friend to room with) • DEPOSITS: Pay your ACCEPTANCE deposit of $200

Pay your HOUSING deposit of $500

• Set up UVIC Netlink ID (Campus Student Communication)

• Sign up for new student orientation

• UVIC student ambassadors call high school students who have applied for next year April 15 – April 25, between 5-9pm weekdays

U Vic

• WHEN do I REGISTER for classes? – Registration for Winter session (September) begins 3rd week of June – Registration info will be sent 2nd week of May – You can view your registration access date through My page

• HOW do I REGISTER for courses? – Follow the online instructions at registrar.uvic.ca. – “Registration 101” event: Kelowna = May 29th – Registration Webinars : June 10 – 13 5pm & 7pm – Consult the Registration Help Lines if you’re stuck

(Monday to Friday 8:30 – 4:00) – 250-721-8142 and 250-721-8143 or e-mail reghelp@uvic.ca

U Vic Contact

Contact U Vic Advisor if any other questions

CLAIRE CLARKE 1-250-853-3584

caclarke@uvic.ca

UBC: Admissions

To calculate a student's admission average for the Academic Profile, UBCO will use final grade 12 marks for courses

completed up to and including the first semester of grade 12 (Sept-Jan). Where grade 12 marks are not available, UBCO will

use the most appropriate grade 11 academic course as a substitute. UBCO will not permit the same specific course area

to be used twice in the admission calculation. ie: Bi 12 & Bi 11 will not both be used; therefore, unrelated grade 11 academic courses may be used.

Almost all UBC admission decisions will involve both Grade 12 and Grade 11 marks!

UBC: Admissions

SELF REPORTING was March 4th ~ April 8th – Offers coming starting mid-March, most offers out by late April (some flexibility there with dates – personal profiles need assessment)

– Acceptance offers before June 1st and pay your $250 acceptance deposit for UBC with credit card or online banking

– Course information and registration comes in June

– ADMISSIONS BLOG: http://blog.students.ubc.ca/admissions/

PLAN AHEAD! SEE AN ADVISOR WITH YOUR QUESTIONS!

UBC: Last Year’s Entrance Averages

UBC Vancouver • Applied Biology • Applied Science (Engineering)

• Arts • Commerce • Forest Sciences • Food, Nutrit. & Health • Human Kinetics • Sciences

UBC Okanagan • Applied Science (Engineering) high 70s-low 80s

• Arts mid – high 70s

• Fine Arts minimum 67

• Human Kinetics high 70s–low 80s

• Management mid – high 70s

• Nursing mid – high 80s

• Pre-Pharmacy mid – high 70s

• Sciences mid – high 70s

UBC (Vancouver & Okanagan) will be using a BROAD BASED APPLICATION for

admission for Sept 2013. While marks will be a factor, students will also write paragraph responses to questions set by UBC to give a more complete picture of themselves as potential students = Personal Profile.

Consideration starting from Low-mid 80s

Excellent UBC Video Tutorials

• There are many video tutorials that cover the following topics:

» Admissions » Registration/Choosing Courses » Creating student account » Navigating your degree

• https://ssc.adm.ubc.ca/sscportal/servlets/SRVSSCFramework#

and click on Video Tutorials

UBC: Navigating your Degree

• Students can view the tutorial now, but cannot actually access Degree Navigator until you accept an offer

• In the Meantime, you can go to: – ubc.ca – on the internal search bar with the magnifying glass,

type in degree planning chart – then, click on the light blue tab "Okanagan" at the top left – click on the first one, "degree planning chart" – that lists all programs and what courses you need to take for years one and

two, click on what to take in the first year in your program

UBC Advisors

Contact UBC Advisors if any other questions

Anthony Dodds 250-807-9159 or anthony.dodds@ubc.ca Carrie Karsgaard 250-807-8523 or carrie.karsgaard@ubc.ca

UBC visits RSS

ANTHONY DODDS @ RSS FRIDAY, MAY 10th 11:35

During LUNCH In Library

Bring your questions!

• MAP Presentations on May 23rd • Visit RSS website under Services for the

Counsellors link. Check for scholarships and deadlines.

• Grad Ceremonies June 14th • Prom June 27th

Upcoming Dates

Upcoming Dates for Schools • PSI form completed by March 1st to April 30th

• OC: Pay your $200 and verify important dates for your program

• U Vic: Self-reporting deadline was March 31 www.uvic.ca/selfreporting

• UBC – Students notified by April 30th if they are receiving an MEA or MES – Acceptance offers before June 1st and pay your $250 acceptance deposit for

UBC with credit card or online banking – Residence confirmation comes in early June – Course registration open in late June

Things to Do • Ensure that the university/college has been added to your email

program’s “safe list”, so messages don’t end up in your junk mail

• Check email, student account , and mail frequently as they will be sending you important info about events, upcoming dates, etc

• Make notes on your calendar about important dates, such as self reporting, registration, welcome day, etc

• Visit the website, practise and plan out your courses so you are ready for your registration date

• Have your courses chosen before your given registration date

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING

Good luck to everyone!

Any Questions?