Grad Checks and Post-Secondary Applications - Info for the Graduating Class of 2021!

Grad Checks and Post-   Info for the Graduating

Secondary Applications   Class of 2021!

Grad Checks
• Counsellors will review all Grade 12
  Transcripts to ensure Grad require-
  ments will be met by June 2021
• Letters home if:
    •   Courses missing
    •   Provincial assessments missing
    •   Incomplete online courses
    •   Adult Grad

Required Courses

Graduation      A minimum of 80 credits
                Required Courses
                                                  •     Language Arts 10, 11
                                                        and 12

Requirements        48 credits (or 12
                     courses)
                                                  •     Social Studies 10; Social
                                                        Studies Explorations 11
                                                        or a senior level Social
                Elective Courses                       Studies Elective
                     28 elective credits (or 7   •     Mathematics 10;
                       courses)                         Mathematics 11 or 12
                     12 of these credits (or
                       3 courses) must be at      •     Science 10; a Science 11
                       the Grade 12 level         •     Physical Education 10
                Career Life Connections          •     Fine Arts or Applied
                    4 credits total between            Skills 10, 11 or 12
                      Grade 11 & 12
                                                  •     Career Life Education 10

Provincial Assessments
• Literacy Assessment
   • Grade 10 Literacy Assessment not a requirement
     for class of 2021
   • Grade 12 Literacy Assessment has be postponed
     for class of 2021
       • Not a grad requirement this year
• Numeracy Assessment
   • Current grade 12s who have not yet written the
     Numeracy Assessment MUST write the exam
     between November 2-6, 2020
   • Ms. Nicolidakis will contact you individually to let
     you know your scheduled exam time

Want a copy of your own grad report?

Grad Updates
Events and Activities – Class of 2021

Graduation Photos–Dates begin in
                                September
                                     • Schedule directly with Artona.
                                     • Grad group photo TBA.
                                     • Complete information and booking options
                                       can be found on the Artona webpage for
                                       Burnaby North.

                                                                                  • Grad Winter Gala
                                                                                      • Cancelled this year
Grad Events                                                                       • Grad Day – May 28 TBA
                                                                                      • Grad Breakfast
All Grad events are subject to change due to COVID-19 health                          • Ceremony Rehearsal
restrictions.                                                                         • Grad Bowling
                                                                                  • School Leaving Ceremony – May 29 TBA
Events will be updated as info comes available – watch the
student bulletin and the school website                                           • Grad Dinner/Dance – June 18 TBA
                                                                                  • Dry After-Grad – June 18 TBA

Post-Secondary Admissions
Updates for Fall 2021

All graduation requirements met

               English Studies 12/English FP 12 – 60%*
General
admission      Math 11 or 12 – 60%*
requirements
- University   At least one academic Science 11 (Biology,
               Physics, Chemistry or Earth Science)
               At least 4 other approved academic courses
               at the grade 12 level (minimum 5 for UBC)

                 *Please note that these are minimum requirements, and that
                 accepted averages are typically higher

A grade 11 level second language is required for direct
                university admission in BC

                For UBC & SFU, online/distance education courses must be 100%
                complete by *January 31st, 2021, including final exams!
General         *This year only: SFU ONLY has extended to June 30th, 2021

admission       All other requirements vary depending on the institution and
                the programme; for college, trade, and vocational programs,
requirements,   see the institutions’ website for admissions info
cont            The most accurate and up-to-date information is available
                online on the post-secondary websites

                Please see the links we have listed on the Student Services
                section of our school website

• Most post-secondary application portals open October 1st
• Application deadlines vary, depending on the institution and
  the program
    • SFU – January 31st, 2021 for admission to Fall 2021
       Term
    • UBC – January 15th, 2021 for admission to Fall 2021
       Term
• College applications are ‘first come, first served’
    • Apply early for back-up!
• Visit www.educationplannerbc.ca to begin your applications
• BNSS HOW TO APPLY TO COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY handout
  now available outside Student Services

 Applications are now open!

Application Pointers
• Get organized!
   • Gather info you’ll need: PEN, BCeID, marks history, etc.
   • Know your deadlines and stick to them – no
     extensions!
• Start early, and work in stages
   • Take your time and be thoughtful, thorough, and
     accurate
• Take note of important information
   • User names, passwords, application or student
     number, submission receipts
   • Keep it all together in a safe place
• Use an email address that you check frequently

Application Pointers, cont’d.
• Talk to an Admissions Advisor
    • They can provide useful advice and answer your
       questions
• Get some feedback
    • If your application requires a profile or personal
      statement, ask parents, teachers, counsellors, advisors
      for feedback
• Have a back-up plan
    • Consider second and even third choices, including
      colleges

Student Transcript Service

• Allows graduating students to:
    • View grades and provincial assessment results
    • Order and send transcripts to post-secondary institutions
    • View transcript order, status, and history
    • Order and send transcripts to employers
    • View BC scholarships awarded, expiry and redemption status
    • Link to STS can be found in myEducationBC, or below:
                  http://www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca

STS
Instructions
https://youtu.be/SSo_U7XmH8k

QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS,   FAQs that might be on

        QUESTIONS!!!    your mind!

FAQs
Some of my required courses are in 3rd or 4th Quarter. Do I need to move them so my
post-secondary can get my marks on time?
 • Post-secondaries will use Grade 11 and 12 marks to assess for admissions
 • Unis know we’re on the quarter system; they have planned admissions accordingly
 • No students will be disadvantaged for having academics in later quarters

I’m applying to universities in Ontario. Is the process different than BC?

 • Yes! You can apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) here:
   https://www.ouac.on.ca/

I’m applying to USA universities. What do I need to do?

 • Create an account with the Common App here: https://www.commonapp.org/
 • Make sure that your counsellor and teacher references have a current resumé, and other relevant info

Where can I get info about scholarships and deadlines?

 • Deadlines are not the same as application deadlines
 • See university websites and see Ms. Mihic for more information

FAQs
Where can I get information about my specific institution or
program?
 • University websites are the best place to get up-to-date info about general
   admissions, scholarships, specific programs, and deadlines
 • See the next slide or the Student Services web page for links to some virtual
   post-secondary info sessions

Will there be deferred AP Exams, and will the scores be ready in
time for admissions?
 • We are waiting to hear more information about this, so please watch the student
   bulletin for more info

Will my post-secondary program be all online next year?

 • While many colleges and universities are doing online or blended learning this
   year, we don’t yet know what next Fall will look like. Keep checking websites for
   updates

• SFU: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/campus-tours.html
                            • UBC: https://you.ubc.ca/tours-info-sessions/ubc-
                              visits/canada/#british-columbia
                            • U of T: https://discover.utoronto.ca/

Virtual Info                • Langara College: https://langara.ca/news-and-
                              events/information-sessions/index.html

 Sessions                   • Douglas College: https://www.douglascollege.ca/future-
                              students/explore-douglas/information-sessions
                            • BCIT: https://www.bcit.ca/infosessions/
                            • CapU: https://www.capilanou.ca/programs--courses/capu-for-
                              you/study-abroad/information-sessions/

               *This info changes frequently, so please check websites often to get the most current updates!

https://cuebc.org/events/?region=western-canada
           • Canadian Universities Event (Virtual)

Attend         • October 8th, 4:00pm – 7:00pm:
           • 50+ Canadian universities will provide
             admissions info, including eastern

   the       Canadian universities
           • Info & registration:

 CUE!        https://cuebc.org/events/?regi
             on=western-canada

https://www.postsecondarybc.ca/

Attend    • Centralized updates and information about PSIs in
            BC

the PSI   • Virtual Fair November 9th & 10th for Burnaby
            Students in grades 11 & 12
              • Info and instructions for access:
  Fair!     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7-Ath_mH2E
            • Watch Student Bulletin or IG for reminders!

Follow

@bnsstudentservices
   for more tips & updates!