CAREER CENTREWhat does the Career Centre have to offer?

Information Within the Career Centre

• Career Information• Post Secondary

Information• Scholarship Information• Resume• Cover Letter• What Can I do With a

Degree in?• Trade Programs

University and

College View

Books are available

Bulletin Boards

Look at the bulletin boards within the school for info on

Scholarships, Volunteer/Work

Experience Opportunities, Post-

Secondary and Career Events

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Events & Open Houses at Universities and CollegesInformation SessionsSAT/ACT Registration and Test DatesAdmission Starts and DeadlinesAdmission RequirementsCareer Fair DatesPSI DatesScholarship DeadlinesImportant Dates leading up to Graduation

Career Centre Website

Online at the school district #42’s website.

Post-Secondary Information

• Which University or College is right for you?• Tuition Costs• Deadlines for applying• Admission requirements• When to self-report your grades • Housing

PSI is on November 27 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. in the Rotunda

• Emily Carr University• Kwantlen Polytechnic University• University of the Fraser Valley• Quest University• Simon Fraser University• University of Victoria• Thompson Rivers University• Trinity Western University• University of Northern B.C.• Corpus Christi College• Nicola Valley Institute • Camosun College• Douglas College• BCIT

Going to University or College in the United States? You will need to write

your SAT’s or your ACT’s.

• SAT tests are written at Meadowridge School.

• You have a choice of a general test or a specified subject test.

• SAT has free practice tests, sample practice questions and a question of the day available on their website.

• The Career Centre and library have more information as well as the registration and tests dates.

• Website: http://www.collegeboard.org/

Work Experience/Volunteer Opportunities

• For Work Experience/Volunteer Opportunities please see the Work Experience Teacher,

Career Planning Assistant, Bulletin Boards and the Career Centre Website

Post Secondary Admission Dates• University of British Columbia: Applications are open and the deadline is for applying for the major

entrance scholarship is December 10. If not the deadline is January 31.

• University of Victoria: Applications are open and the deadline is February 28

• Simon Fraser University: Applications open October 1 and the deadline is April 30. If you want to apply for scholarships you will need to apply by February 28.

• University of the Fraser Valley: Applications open October 1 and the deadline is January 31

• Kwantlen Polytechnic University: Applications open November 1 and the deadline to apply is March 31.

• University of Northern British Columbia: Douglas College: Applications are open on October 1 and the deadline will depend on the program.

• BCIT: Ongoing monthly

• Langara College: Applications open October 1 and the deadline is April 30

UFV and Kwantlen are application date sensitive so apply early!All online admissions are accessed through www.applybc.ca

There are thousands of scholarshipsand awards that reward students foracademic and non-academic attributes:

Where you bankFamily in the militaryOrganizations or ClubsVolunteeringSportsWhere you liveReligionYour heritage or what languages you speak DisabilitiesEmployers

Scholarship website on the pages following.

Tips for Submitting a Great Scholarship• Do the appropriate background

work and find out exactly what the specific scholarship is looking for.

• Read the rules and regulations.

• Expand on personal experience by discussing your work or volunteering. Explain how it fits into your future plans.

• Communicate your longer term goals. Scholarship providers want to know they are enhancing the life of a goal-oriented person.

• Fill out a Brag Sheet to help those you are requesting a reference letter from.

• Make a checklist for each scholarship and stay organized.

• Plan ahead and don’t procrastinate. Give yourself plenty of time to fill out applications. You cannot accomplish this overnight.

• Have your application proofed before you submit it.

• Don’t miss deadlines!

www.scholarshipscanada.com

www.studentawards.com

UBC visits for students and parents:

Thomas Haney Secondary

Thursday, October 16, 2014

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Garibaldi Secondary

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Maple Ridge Secondary

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Designated Scholarship Time

Mondays from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Room #2010