POST SECONDARY INFORMATION

September 2012

Career Advisor: Lisa Aytonlayton@deltasd.bc.ca

Post-Secondary AdmissionKwantlen Polytechnic University

Course selection will be based on date the application was submitted and when the application fee was received. Apply as early as you can.

Application Start Date: November 1, 2012

Nursing Program: Apply for November 1-7th for September 2013 intakeApply March 1-7th for January 2014 intakeRecommended students apply to both intakes: only 32 seatsavailable per intake

British Columbia Institute of TechnologyEach program has specific requirements. Entrance is competitively based. Look at program of interest and then at entrance or program requirements. Application Start Date: October 1, 2012

Pre-Tests: Students in trades programs should write pre-tests for Math and/or English to access the waitlist more quickly.

Post-Secondary AdmissionDouglas CollegeStudents are accepted with general entry requirements (English 12 C+).Students registered for the University transfer program, course selection will be based on your GPA: Eng 12, Principles of Math 11 or Pre Calculus Math 11 and one academic Grade 12 courseApplication start date: October 15, 2012 (mid October)

Capilano University

University Transfer Students are admitted based on their GPA: English 12 and three other academic grade 12 courses. Each Career Program has specific admission requirements.

Application Start Date: September 15, 2012

Post-Secondary Admission

Simon Fraser University• Application start date: Sept 1, 2012 (Oct 15th on Apply BC)• Students will self report grades in December (term 1)• Early Admission Deadline: February 28, 2013

University of British Columbia• Application start date: September 1, 2012• Students will self report grades in March 2013 (term 2)• Admission Deadline: January 31, 2013

University of Victoria• Application start date: Sept. 1, 2012 • Students may self report grade Final grade 11 marks when they apply for

early acceptance (85-90%) or self report grades (12) in February• Admission Deadline: Feb 28, 2013

Apply BC Application Service of BC www.applybc.ca Apply BC, formerly, called PASBC is the online application

service to almost every post secondary institution in BC You can create an account/revisit the site Once you have applied on line, you will receive instant

notification your application has been received by the intended school

Universities no longer accept paper applications You can apply to multiple post secondary institutions You will need to select a faculty and a back up faculty in

case you do not meet the grade point average for admission You will need a credit card to pay the application fee Some post secondary institutions may also request a

transcript be sent to them before your term marks are in, if this is the case, follow these instructions

University When you apply to the Universities, you are

applying to a specific Faculty Faculty of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social

Sciences, Faculty of Commerce (Business Administration), etc.

Each Faculty will have its own admission requirements and grade point averages

Transfers between Faculties are allowed Each course you take is generally worth 3 credits A normal course load is 15 credits per term/semester

which is 5 courses, 30 credits generally from Sept-April 30th

At the end of 4 years or 120 credits (approx 40 courses), you graduate with an undergraduate degree from your Faculty ie. Bachelor of Arts Degree, major in History

You can continue on and complete a Postgraduate degree

University SFU

Offers 3 semesters per year Fall – September to December Spring – January to April Summer – May to August

UBC Offers 2 semesters divided into 4 terms

○ Winter term1 – Sept to Dec○ Winter term 2- January to April○ Summer term 1– May –July○ Summer term 2 -- July-August

If you have made corrections to your

course schedule, you may want to come in

to review your courses to ensure you

still have the right courses to get into

your post secondary institution

Admission AveragesYou must confirm with the school’s website for particular program you are applying to

Arts 88%Science 90%Wood Products Processing 84%Human Kinetics 86%Food Nutrition & Health 82%Forestry 80%Engineering 87%Commerce 85%Dental Hygiene 90%

*Note: UBC admission averages NOW state, mid-80’s with a personal profile, rather than actual percentages

Minimum English grade for admission:English 12 70% final markincluding provincial exam mark.

Arts & Social Science 82%Business 80%Education 84%Science 86%Communication, Art, Tech 78%Offers of admission were revoked if a student’s mark

drops below 60% after final English & Math grades were submitted

Humanities & Social Sciences 75%Engineering 80%Computer Science 75%Sciences 75%Fine Arts 70-87%Human & Social Development 75%Business 80%Health Info Science 75%

Simon FraserUBC-Vancouver*

UVICUBC-OkanaganApplied Science (Engineering)

high 70s to low 80s 25-26 B Arts mid to high 70s 25-26 B Fine Arts [1] minimum 67 Human Kinetics high 70s to low 80s 25-27 B Management mid to high 70s 25-26 B Nursing mid to high 80s 27-30 A/B Pre-Pharmacy mid to high 70s 25-26 B Science mid to high 70s 25-26 B

Broad Based AdmissionBased on academic performance and extra curricular involvement. This

category is intended for students within 5% of the official admission consideration and have other attributes that demonstrate an ability to succeed in university

UBC• Most faculty’s now require an additional broad based/personal profile application. A student’s experiences inside and outside of the classroom will be reviewedSFU• Diverse Qualifications• Arts and Social Sciences, Computing Science• Business (min 80% gpa required)

UVIC• Expanded Qualifications (like a personal profile can be accepted if your average is at the minimum accepting percentage, this applies to: Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences

College Offers Certificates, Diplomas and some Degrees Associate Degrees in Arts & Science Associate Degrees fulfill the first 2 years of an

undergraduate degree Transfer to a University in your 3rd year Offers a variety of Career Programs and

Apprenticeship Training Dental Hygienist, Veterinary Technician, Hairdresser,

Legal Secretary, Drafting, Accounting, Culinary Arts, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Carpentry, Masonry and many more

College Certificate

Generally takes 3 months to 1 year to complete depending on the program

DiplomaGenerally takes 2 years to complete full time

University Transfer programCan transfer to a University after completing 24

credits/8 coursesMinimum grade point average must be

maintained and is determined by the Faculty you are transferring to

Short term training Warehouse and Logistics Training: Starting with

Forklift Certificate, Whimis, First Aid and begin working in a warehouse, shipping and receiving, inventory

ECOMM training for 911, learn how to professionally answer and dispatch emergency vehicles for police or fire, should be 18 to begin program

Vet Assistance Training, assist in veterinary clinics with pets, operations, basic care and reception duties

Help Desk for computer program support: begin with a course at BCIT

BC Registered Physcial Fitness Instructor Training: train to lead classes at local gyms, rec. centres, etc

Event Planning or fundraising courses

More short term training…. Medical Office Assistant Medical Lab Assistant Dental Assistant Physio or Occupational therapy Assistant…many of the above occupations are offered through Vancouver Community College

Corrections Worker Insurance Broker Legal administrative assistant or paralegal

Foundation Programs for Apprenticeships

http://www.itabc.ca/Page498.aspx Industry Training Apprenticeship Authority

of BC Foundation Program is Entry Level Trades

Training that gives you basic skills and competence to enter a trade (entry level)

It may increase your employability in certain fields: Welding/Plumbing/Electrical

Tuition Costs College

Approximately $2500 per year for University transfer courses

Career programs costs vary according to the program

4 year Nursing program at Kwantlen costs approximately $40,000

UniversityApproximately $6,000 per year plus books,

student fees etcLiving on campus costs vary from province to

province: UBC Okanagan is about $7000 for accommodation. Be sure to look into meal plans, as an option.

Self –Reporting MarksThe Universities require students to self report grades, an initiative that allows students to report their marks over the Internet.

SFU: Students report 1st term marks in December 2012UBC: Students report 2nd term marks in March 2013UVIC: Students reporting final grade 11 marks, have until

November 30, 2012.Students reporting Grade 12 mark, do so in

February 2013

All offers of admission will be based onsecond term marks. The ministry will verify all marks in May

LPILanguage Proficiency Index The LPI is an examination that provides the Universities/Colleges

with a way to determine a student’s competence in summary and essay writing

The essay portion of the exam will determine the student’s eligibility for first year English courses

The LPI is not an “admission requirement” but a requirement to register for first year English courses. Check with the faculty or program, you are interested in.

It costs $108.00 to register & write the exam

Possible sitting April 2013

Kwantlen and Langara have their own language proficiency exam which is less expensive

LPI The following English marks are required to be

exempt from writing the LPI .

UBC Vancouver – English 12: 75% Final or blended mark, or 80% Term 2

UBC Okanagan – English 12: 75% Term 2 or Final blended mark

SFU – English 12: 75% Final blended mark UVic – English 12: 86% Final blended mark, recommends all

students write the LPI Kwantlen Polytechnic University- English 12: “B” average

Final or blended mark Capilano University – English 12: “A” average Final blended

mark

Provincial ExamsEnglish 12

is the only mandatory Provincial Exam you need to write

Optional Provincial Exams are no longer offered

Math Overview UBC Vancouver

Pre Calculus 11 required for all Faculty’s Foundations of Math 12 will be accepted in lieu of Pre Calculus

11 Passing Grade required Pre Calculus 12 required for all Faculty’s except Faculty of Arts,

Dental Hygiene, MusicUBC Okanagan

○ Does not require Pre Calculus 11 for the Faculty of Arts – will accept any Math 11

Math Overview SFU

Pre Calculus 11 or Foundation of Math 11 required for all Faculty’s Must obtain grade of 70%; A grade of 60-69% will require you to take an

additional math course; below 60% will be denied admission (applies to Math 11 & 12)

Pre Calculus 12 required for all Faculty’s except for Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Communication, Contemporary Arts, Education

UVic○ Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Humanities will now accept

Pre Calculus 11 or Foundation of Math 11 ○ All other Faculty’s require Pre Calculus 11○ Passing Grade required○ Pre Calculus 12 required for all Faculty’s except for Faculty of Human &

Social Development (Child & Youth Care), Humanities, Social Sciences○ Students strongly advised to take Pre Calculus 12 if you are planning

on studying Economics, Geography, Psychology within the Social Sciences Faculty

Math Overview Options available with Math 11 Essentials

UBC Okanagan, Faculty of Arts only SFU & UVIC will accept Foundations of Math 11 for the

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences Kwantlen Polytechnic University – Associate of Arts &

various Career Programs (1-2 year Certificate & diploma programs)

Langara, Douglas, Vancouver Community College and Capilano University – can register for any University level courses that does not have Pre Calculus 11 as a pre-requisite & various Career Programs

After completing 24 credits (8 courses) of Post Secondary Studies, you can transfer to a University (Faculty of Arts) without having to complete Pre Calculus 11

Second Language* UBC

Requires a language 11 for all Faculty’s

UBC Okanagan does not require a language 11 UVic

Faculty of Humanities is the only Faculty that requires a language 11

SFU Will accept a beginners language 11 for all Faculty’s

Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Douglas College, Langara College and Capilano University have no second language requirements

*Note that there are some exceptions, to the Language requirement, if you have a learning disability.

Post Secondary Info Sessions

Post Secondary Night: Many colleges/universities

@ Sands SecondaryMonday, November 26, Time TBA usually, 7:00-8:00

Upcoming Application Events:

BURNSVIEW Library: Sept. 25, University of Montreal @ LunchTime

SEAQUAM: Sept. 28 (Friday), McGill @ 2:45-4:30

BURNSVIEW Library: October 2, SFU –Surrey @ Lunchtime

BURNSVIEW Library: October 30, Kwantlen College @ LunchTime

Important DatesSept 1 UBC, SFU, UVIC application start dateSept 22 Study and Go Abroad Fair: studying and working!

Sept 27 Early Registration for November 5th SATOct 1 Langara/Capilano/BCIT/VCC/UFV application start dateOct 4 Deadline to Submit application for Loran AwardOct 12 PSAT, Sands Secondary 11:30-3:00Oct 15 (mid) Douglas College application start dateOct 25 Early Registration for December 3rd SATNov 1 Kwantlen application start dateNov 1-7 Kwantlen – Nursing applications: start dateNov. 26 Post Secondary Info Night : Sands High, Time TBA

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Career Advisor: Lisa Aytonlayton@deltasd.bc.ca

604-594-0491Office Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed

8:30AM - 3:10PMStudents wishing to receive Scholarship newsletters, Career Centre newsletters,

updates from Universities/Colleges, Job postings, please send me an email and I will add you onto my email distribution list

Otherwise, all information will be announced on the PA, Burnsview’s website and placed on bulletin boards outside and inside my office