WGSS Gator News for Grads Newsletter #2 Follow us @GatorFutures September 24, 2019

Capstone Class Visits Our counsellors will be joining the Capstone teachers for presentations to all Grade 12s. Important information will be covered including: how to sign-up for the Student Transcript Service, checking your graduation credits, deadlines for applications, etc. In Library during Flex: Oct. 15: Robinson & Radford Oct. 16: Pyper & McKay Oct. 17: Bertoia & Jefferson Oct. 18: Hendricks In timetable in classroom: Oct. 15: Period 2-3 (Kelly) Oct. 16: Period 1-2 (Sedo) Oct. 16: Period 1-1 (Daniwall) Oct. 16: Period 1-3 (Henderson) Oct. 22: Period 1-3 (Stubbings) Oct. 23: Period 2-3 (Dickson)

Grad Cruise The Grad Cruise will be on October 9th. Tickets will only go on sale Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday September 24, 25, and 26 at lunch in the drama room. Line up outside the school and enter through the drama room side door. The cost is $65 and includes the coach bus trip to the Britannia and we’ll sail from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. You’ll have a great view of Vancouver, as well as dinner on the boat, door prizes, music and the fabulous Candy Bar! Make sure your cheque is made out to WGSS or pay cash. Don’t miss out on your chance to dine and dance under the stars with your Class of 2020! See Ms. Neuscheler, Ms. Kim or Mr. Stephenson for more information.

Applications

Students who plan to stay in BC for their future studies, can begin the application process through this website:

apply.educationplannerbc.ca/

On this site, many institutions have direct links to their program requirements and/or videos demonstrating how to complete their on-line application. Similar application services are available in Ontario and Alberta. The following institutions are accepting applications at this time for September 2020: • Emily Carr • Queen’s • SFU • TWU • UBC • UVIC • U of Toronto • Many US Institutions – through Common

Apps • California Universities – UC Applications Some institutions (like Kwantlen) open for applications on October 1, others (like BCIT) will open November 1. Limited entry programs will fill programs on a first applied, first enrolled basis. Check the August Gator News for Grads for specific dates and links to websites. Note: Students applying to BCIT on November 1 will want to have a PDF of their transcript which they up-load on the morning they apply. This can be ordered in advance (e.g. mid-October) from the WGSS Counselling Centre.

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Admissions KPU Admissions Information Application Date The 2020 application date for KPU is October 1st. Students should be applying on October 1st, starting at 9:00 am to ensure the earliest possible application date for limited intake programs. KPU Health Foundations (Nursing) At this time, KPU is still not accepting any new applications for Health Foundations Program. This decision was made so focus and resources could be put on KPU students who have already been admitted, and supporting those students to progress through the program. A notice has been placed on the EPBC online application, and is reflected within KPU’s Application Deadlines and Fees webpage. KPU will keep students informed if applications re-open for a future intake. If you are interested in this program, please contact KPU or attend one of their drop-in sessions to discuss options. KPU Limited Intake Programs Students interested in Limited Intake Programs (like Education Assistant, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Legal Administrative Assistant, Health Unit Certificate, Trade Certificates, etc.) should plan to apply to October 1st. For Open Intake Programs, students do not have the same pressure to apply on October 1st. Please see the listing on KPU’s site Note: KPU Scholarship application opens October 1st: kpu.ca/apply Douglas Admissions Information Douglas College applications for Fall 2020 open on October 1st at 8:30 am. This is important since many of Douglas’ programs are first-qualified, first-admitted. Applying early is crucial! One exception is the Veterinary Technology program, with an application deadline of January 15, 2020.

Douglas: Academic Foundations for Potential Nursing Applicants Fall 2020 applications will open on October 1, 2019 at 8:30am and will close on October 3, 2019 at 4:00pm. Students interested in applying to this program must apply within the first hour that it opens. Students who are applying to this program directly from high school will not receive application decisions until the spring of 2020 when interim high school grades become available. Please see the Program Overview for additional details: Douglas: Academic Foundation for Potential Nursing Students – Information Session When: Tuesday, November 12th

Or: Tuesday, December 3rd Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm Where: Coquitlam Campus Register: Link Douglas College Limited Intake Programs Examples of popular Limited Intake Programs at Douglas include: Nursing, Early Childhood Education, Veterinary Technology etc. Limited Intake Programs can accommodate only a limited number of students. Link for more information about Limited Programs at Douglas. Students should plan to apply on October 1st for these programs. TRU Admissions Information Open Admission Programs (non-competitive) Official Transcripts A friendly reminder that in order for an application to be considered complete, official transcripts must be received and TRU does not do self-reporting of grades. There are a number of ways transcripts can be requested/submitted. Students can find information on submitting transcripts on TRU’s website, as well as a step-by-step ‘How to Order your High School Transcripts’ tutorial for BC students.

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TRU Dates and Deadlines October 1st – Program applications open January 31st – B.Sc. in Nursing application deadline February 1st – Admissions decisions for some TRU programs begins March 1st – Students who apply prior to this date receive a guaranteed earlier registration March 1st – Engineering Transfer Application Deadline March 1st – Admission Scholarship Deadline UNBC December 15th – Deadline to apply for scholarship consideration On-Line Courses High school students who plan to take a Grade 12 an on-line/distributed learning course and want the mark to be used for admission should be aware that universities have policies around completion deadlines. Here are some examples: SFU – 100% completed by January 31st UBC- 100% completed by February 1st UVIC – 50% completed by March 1st UFV – 100% by February 28th for Engineering

Cost of Post-Secondary Education Families are encouraged to have conversations about the costs of post-secondary education. Costs can vary greatly – from apprenticeship programs where students can capitalize on incentives provided by the government and if started while in high school to degree programs at private institutions. The last two pages of this newsletter are provided by PSBC. There are a number of ‘cost calculators’ available on institution websites which can help families to anticipate the cost. Students who are planning to live away from home are going to want to investigate the cost of living on (or off campus) as this can substantially increase the cost of a post-secondary education.

Parents may be interested at looking at the resources available to parents on this website: Link Examples of cost calculators: UBC, U of Alberta, UVIC, Waterloo Examples of tuition + fees: BCIT, Douglas, KPU, UFV,

Institutional Up-Dates UBC Up-Date The UBC 2020 Undergraduate Viewbook is now available online. The Viewbook explains UBC’s admission procedures and provides information about UBC’s two distinctive campuses. The Viewbook is available to be downloaded: 2020 Viewbook. Students who are planning on applying to UBC should be starting their Personal Profile which is due December 1st. There is information on how to write the Personal Profile on UBC’s website: Personal Profile Pointers . SFU Up-Date There is information on SFU’s website outlining admission requirements for 2020. Of note, students planning to apply for the B.A. program need to ensure that they have the required Grade 12 courses from List A + B. SFU will be having a Program Fair at their Surrey Campus on Wednesday November 27th, 5:30 – 8:00 pm. SFU Dates and Deadlines October 1st: Fall 2020 Admission, Entrance Scholarship, Supplemental Application, and Housing Application opens

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December 2nd: Self-Reporting grades portal opens December 15th: Entrance Scholarship application closes January 31st: Deadline for Entrance Scholarship applicants to submit all supporting documents for admission and scholarship applications January 31st: Deadline to complete online courses February 7th: Deadline for Business and Sustainable Energy Engineering students to submit supplemental application documents March 15th: Deadline to submit self-reported grades UFV UFV Dates and Deadlines October 1st: Applications Open January 1st: Entrance Scholarship Applications Open January 31st: Application Deadline for Competitive Entry Programs February 15th: Student Housing Application Opens March 1st: Entrance Scholarship Application Deadline KPU Up-Date Hannah Cenaiko, is the KPU representative for Walnut Grove Secondary School this year. She can be contacted at hannah.cenaiko@kpu.ca or Student Recruitment Coordinator, Future Students’ Office @ 604.599.2067 KPU Dates and Deadlines Oct. 1st – April 6th – Scholarship Application

(Only one online application is required for all of KPU’s many entrance awards.) February 20th – Interim Transcripts Due Quest University December 1st – Deadline for Early Admission and Scholarship consideration VCC May 3rd – $1000 Entrance Scholarship with minimum B average and one letter of reference Link U of Waterloo Up-Date The University of Waterloo has up-dated their website to reflect changes to admission requirements for BC students. Please note: U of Waterloo expects that BC students will have at least six Grade 12 courses. BC Admissions Info.

Up-coming Learning Opportunities @ WGSS KPU Date: Wednesday, September 25th Time: 9:44 – 10:26 (Flex) Place: Multipurpose Room • Ms. Hannah Cenaiko, our KPU recruiter, will

be at WGSS on September 25th. She will be doing a presentation about the program options at KPU and will be explaining the application process which opens October 1st. All interested students are welcome.

Workshop: How to Write a Scholarship Essay Date: Thursday, September 26th Time: 9:44 – 10:26 (Flex) Place: Library Annex • Jonathan from TWU will explain the process

of finding and applying for scholarships. This workshop will be beneficial for all Grade 12 students who are unsure how to write their scholarship essays.

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Workshop: How to Find and Apply for Scholarships Date: Tuesday, October 8th Time: 9:44 – 10:26 (Flex) Place: Library Annex • Madison Guy from GrantMe will explain the

process of finding and applying for scholarships. Madison is a Brookswood Secondary graduate who has completed her business degree through UBC and now runs a very successful scholarship company helping students graduate debt free.

• This workshop will help Grade 12 students interested in learning how to locate scholarships and plan a budget for their post-secondary studies.

Canadian University Event (C.U.E.) – SD 35 Date: Wednesday, October 9th Time: WGSS’s Time – 12:00 – 12:30 or

2:15 – 2:45 Place: Langley Event Centre, Building “B”

(Field House behind LEC’s main building) • Approximately 50 universities from across

Canada are part of the C.U.E. tour. • The list of this year’s participants is in this

newsletter. • This is your opportunity to speak directly

with advisors. Note: Some institutions such as U of Toronto and McGill choose not to participate in this event.

• SD 35 is sponsoring this event for all Langley high schools

• Students who are interested in attending this educational fair but need assistance with transportation, pick up a Field Trip Permission Package from the Counselling Centre. There are only 47 spaces on the bus so those who return their permission forms first, we reserve a spot. All permission forms must be in by Monday, September 30.

• The bus will leave WGSS at 11:42 and return at 12:45.

• Students may also be picked up early from school to go with their parents from 2:15 – 2:45 pm. Generally, 30 minutes is ample time to visit the booths.

• Students should not be missing classes all afternoon and should either go during the lunch time, on the bus, or the last half of their last class with a parent.

QUEST University Date: Thursday, October 10th Time: 9:44 – 10:26 (Flex) Place: Library Annex • Quest is Canada’s first independent not-for-

profit secular liberal arts and science university devoted to excellence in undergraduate education. They believe in teaching skills that work in the real world. Quest’s mission was to reinvent higher education, using an innovative philosophy and novel curriculum. Quest offers intellectual rigour and personal enrichment as students design their own education and delve deep into topics they are passionate about.

• Ms. Lotte Bond will be at WGSS on October 10th to answer questions and discuss scholarship opportunities at Quest.

Queen’s University • Unfortunately, due to Tuff Wally and Terry

Fox events on Friday, October 4th, the Queen’s presentation has had to be cancelled and we were not able to schedule another time for students to meet with the representative.

• Queen’s will be a C.U.E.

SFU Beedie School of Business Date: Wednesday, October 16th Time: 9:44 – 10:26 (Flex) Place: Multipurpose Room • Beedie is known as one of the top 100

business schools in Canada. The BBA program has nine options for specialization: Strategic Analysis, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Operations Management, International Business, Finance, Marketing, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Human Resource Management.

• Mr. David Semail, will be with us on October 16th to discuss Beedie’s programs and the application process.

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University of Toronto Date: Friday, October 18th Time: 9:44 – 10:26 (Flex) Place: Multipurpose Room • Ms. Emily Nicotera will be at WGSS on

October 18th. She will be doing a presentation and then allow for specific questions about U of T.

University of Calgary Date: Wednesday, October 23rd Time: Lunch (11:20 – 11:45) Place: Library Annex • Ms. Gillian Chan from U of C will be at

WGSS to do a recruitment presentation and time will be provided to answer specific questions about U of C.

• Note: (This presentation was moved from FLEX to Lunch Time and Lunch Time is slightly earlier on Oct. 23).

University of Victoria Date: Thursday, October 24th Time: 9:44 – 10:26 (Flex) Place: Multipurpose Room • Mr. Richard Belton, recruiter from UVIC,

will be with us to provide information about the programs, application procedure, and scholarship opportunities at UVIC.

UBC Date: Tuesday, October 29th Time: 2:00 – 3:00 Place: WGSS Library • A rep from UBC will be with us right after

school on October 29th. This is one of the two P-T conference days so please be aware that we will be starting right at 2:00 and finishing at 3:00.

• The presentation will finish at 3:00 as we will need to set-up the library for P-T Conferences.

Post-Secondary Institutions of BC (PSIBC) Date: Friday, November 1st Time: 9:44 – 10:26 (Flex) Place: WGSS Small Gym • WGSS is looking forward to hosting the PSIBC

tour. This year, 17 post-secondary institutions have indicated that they will be coming to Walnut Grove.

• This will be an excellent opportunity for Grade 12 students and their parents to speak directly to BC PSI recruiters about program requirements, application deadlines and scholarship opportunities.

• Grade 12 students who have a Study Block (or the permission of their 2-4 teacher) can see our Career Advisor after October 29 to sign-up to attend one of the two sessions being offered to Grade 11s in 2-4, if space is available.

Additional Learning Opportunities UFV - Digital Arts, Animation and Gaming Date: Tuesday, September 24th Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Place: Abbotsford Campus, B101 • UFV is hosting DADA (Digitals Artists, Direct

Access). DADA is the Fraser Valley’s free meeting for young Artists and Designers interested in Digital Arts. DADA aims to inspire and connect young artists with professionals in the Film, TV, Gaming, Makerspace and beyond.

• This FREE event is open to local digital artists, young designers, high school and post secondary students, as well as art and design professionals.

• Instagram : instagram.com/dadameeting/ • Facebook : facebook.com/dadameeting/ • LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/dada-meeting-

984777179/

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University of Saskatchewan Open House Date: Friday, September 27th Time: 9:00 – 4:00 pm Location: USask • Explore our campus and facilities, take part

in hands-on activities, meet university staff and faculty and speak with current students about the USask experience

• Learn about USask's academic programs, admission requirements, student experience, campus and facilities.

• Experience the culture and atmosphere of USask while classes are in session.

• Information and registration University of Saskatchewan Vetavision Date: Friday, September 27th and Saturday,

September 28th Time: 8:00 – 8:00 pm Location: WCVM • Vetavision is a student-run open house at

the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) that takes place every two years. The two-day event opens up the veterinary college to the public to showcase the veterinary profession and to highlight the many roles of veterinarians in animal health, public health, research, industry and community service.

• Information and registration Vancouver Film School (VFS) Open House Date: Saturday, September 28th Time: 10:00 – 1:00 pm Location: VFS, Animation Campus • Students and parents can go inside VFS, and

look at what makes their 13 unique hands-on programs among the very best in the world.

• Talk to faculty and admissions staff • Get the latest program and scholarship

information • Discover what life would be like living and

learning in Vancouver • Tour the campus and studios • Audition Live for VFS’ Acting Programs • Click here for more details and to register

VFS offers programs in: Animation, Writing, Acting for Film & Television, Game Design, Programming, Motion & Interactive Design, Film Production, Make Up, VR/AR VFS – Animation Portfolio Review Date: Saturday, September 28th Time: 10:00 – 1:00 pm Location: VFS, Animation Campus • VFS is offering you a chance to get

professional feedback on your creative portfolio/artwork.

• You will be asked to provide 5-8 samples of your work.

• We will set you up with a 1-on-1 appointment with one of our Animation Faculty to give you a 15 minute coaching session.

• We'll tell you on the spot if you’re ready to attend VFS

• Click here for more details and to register VFS – Live Acting Auditions Date: Saturday, September 28th Time: 10:00 – 1:00 pm Location: VFS, Animation Campus Perfect for aspiring actors looking to take their acting skills from stage to screen. • Audition in front of an elite panel of VFS

faculty instructors, alumni & industry professionals.

• Gain valuable feedback and insight into your audition and performance skills

• Find out on-the-spot if you’ve been accepted into VFS' Acting program (1 year intensive) or the Acting Essentials program (4 month prep program).

• Click here for more details and to register Study and Go Abroad Fair Date: Sunday, September 29th Place: Vancouver Convention Centre Fair time: 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm Seminar time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Admission: FREE • Come to Canada’s largest international

university and student travel expo and meet with universities and colleges from around the world, offering undergraduate, post-graduate and vocational programs.

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• Visit the special Travel Zone for gap year

and other exciting travel options: volunteering; language travel; internships and work abroad programs.

• For more information and pre-registration please visit their website.

Experience VIU – Open House Date: Saturday, October 5th Time: 3:00 – 6:00 pm Place: Nanaimo Campus Info: VIU Link • This free event will provide you with an

opportunity to experience campus life and learn more about the 120+ programs that are offered at Vancouver Island University.

US School Info Session: Duke, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, and Vanderbilt Universities Advance registration is required and space is limited for these sessions. The Vancouver student information sessions are as follows: Date: Tuesday, October 9th Time: 7:00-8:30 pm Place: Collingwood School, Lecture Theatre Register here Canadian University Event (C.U.E.) –Public Event Date: Tuesday, October 8th Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm Place: Delta Hotel, Conference Centre 433 Dominion St. Burnaby

• This is an opportunity for families to attend C.U.E. together and speak directly to reps from across Canada.

• Information

Unlock Your Future Date: Thursday, October 15th Time: 7:00 pm Place: REMSS, Library Tickets: $5.00 purchased online at www.schoolcashonline.com • Brittany Palmer is a well-respected workshop

presenter for students (and parents) interested in learning how to successfully complete scholarship applications.

• Brittany went through the scholarship process herself in 2005 during her Grade 12 year and was awarded $56,000. After graduating debt-free from SFU with her B.A. in Communication, she created UYF to help other students learn about various funding opportunities.

• REMSS is hosting this District event. Information

Experience VCC – Open House Date: Wednesday, October 16th Time: 3:00 – 6:00 pm Place: VCC Broadway Campus

1120 E. 7th Ave., Vancouver Info: VCC Link • Browse over 120 programs, explore the

campus, meet students, and talk to instructors about programs in arts, health sciences, certified trades, university transfer, and more

• No application fee Attend Experience VCC and they will waive your application fee! (limit one per person)

• Attendees will have the opportunity to win $1,000 towards tuition

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Trade Expo Date: Wednesday and Thursday,

October 23rd and October 24th Time: 9:00 – 3:00 Place: Cloverdale Fairgrounds • Discover, explore, learn, and try a variety of

trades. Meet with employers looking for 'new talent'. No experience necessary, but experience welcome. Find training that works for you and ask your questions of the many tradespeople.

• Link to register TWU Preview Weekends Dates: October 18-19 or November 22-23 Registration: TWU Link • TWU invites students (and parents) to

register early to be part of one of their pre-view weekends

• This is a free event; schedule is provided on TWU’s website

Capilano U - Film + Animation Open House Date: Saturday, October 19th Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Place: Bosa Centre Info: Additional Details • This Open House is a great opportunity to

visit with faculty and students at work and ask questions and learn about Capilano’s programs in the School of Motion Picture Arts.

UBC Engineering Explorations - Girls Only Date: Saturday, October 19th Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Place: Fred Kaiser Building, Room 2020

UBC Vancouver Campus 2332 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC

Info: Register here • This is an exciting opportunity for Grade 12

girls* to visit UBC and learn about engineering. Enjoy a full day of fun, hands-on activities led by current university students and meet Engspiring mentors.

• “UBC has an inclusive view of the word “girl” and UBC welcomes trans, genderqueer, and non-binary folks interested in these workshops.”

TRU – Open House Date: Saturday, October 19th Time: 9:00 – 3:00 Place: Kamloops Campus Info: Link to more Information KPU Richmond Campus – Open House Date: Friday, October 25th (PD Day) Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Place: 8771 Lansdowne Road Info: kpu.ca/openhouse/richmond • KPU Richmond Campus invites all

interested students to: meet KPU faculty, students and advisors; take a campus tour and enjoy interactive exhibits; and, enter to win prizes, including free tuition.

• Have questions? Contact us at study@kpu.ca or 604.599.3030

Aviation and Aerospace Career Fair When: Saturday, October 26 Where: Cascade Aerospace Hanger

Abbotsford Airport 1337 Townline Rd

Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Cost: Free for students; $10 for adults Info: http://aircadetleague.com/2019-

career-expo/ • If you have considered a job or education,

training or employment in the Aviation and Aerospace industries you will want to consider attending this event.

Scholarships P.E.O. STAR Scholarship • $2,500 • Recognizes young women of stellar

achievement • Must be used for the academic year

following high school graduation or it will be forfeited

• Candidates must exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success

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• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale • Must be a Canadian or US Citizen • Students who wish to be considered for

nomination of this award need to contact Patricia at 778-298-5579 pattishak@shaw.ca as soon as possible so that an interview time can be scheduled.

• Deadline: Interview must be scheduled ASAP. The P.E.O Langley Chapter must submit the application for their successful candidate by October 10th

• P.E.O. Star Scholarship Info Basant Motors Scholarship • $2,600 (x10) • Please see Basant’s website for complete

information and the application • Deadline: September 29th Loran Scholars • Leadership, Character, Service • 34 Loran Awards, valued at up to $100,000

each for students studying at 25 partner universities

• The Loran is Canada’s most comprehensive competitive merit award. It comprises of a living stipend, tuition waiver, summer program, mentorship and annual scholar forums.

• WGSS is able to sponsor up to three applicants; other applicants are welcome to submit to the “direct pool”

• Students who wish to be considered as a ‘sponsored applicant’ must have their fully completed application (PDF draft printed copy) and a copy of their Comprehensive Resume to Ms. Kifiak by Thursday, October 3rd, 9:00 a.m.

• Minimum cumulative average of 85% • Sponsored application due date:

October 17th • WGSS will have informed the chosen

sponsored applicants by Thursday, Oct. 10th • Direct pool applicants Due Date:

October 24th • Loran Scholar Info

2019 Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship • Awarded to BC students pursuing full-time

studies with critical financial need ($65,000 or less net family income or extenuating circumstances)

• Student must have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; strength of character, a good academic record, a commitment to pursue a post-secondary education, and a desire to contribute to society.

• Deadline: October 25th Horatio Alger Scholarship Info

U of T Book Award • The University of Toronto National Book

Award Program recognizes and rewards the very best Canadian secondary school students, regardless of which university those students choose to attend.

• These are students who demonstrate superior academic performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context. They excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities.

• It is not necessary that the student intend to apply for admission to the University of Toronto.

• Award recipients receive a National Book Award recognizing their achievements, and as a symbol of their academic potential. It is a non-monetary award. The book will be presented to the student at their secondary school graduation ceremony at the end of the school year.

• Students nominated for this award are invited to submit an application to the National Scholarship Program.

Eligibility: Recipients must be: • Nominated by their high school • Must be attending a post-secondary

institution next September • Canadian citizens or permanent residents

or protected persons;

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• Demonstrate superior academic

performance, original and creative thought, and exceptional achievement in a broad context

• Students who excel in academic pursuits, demonstrate enthusiasm for intellectual exploration and have a strong involvement in the lives of their schools and communities

• Students who wish to be considered need to submit their Comprehensive Resume to Ms. Kifiak for the Scholarship Committee to review by Thursday, October 3rd, 9:00 a.m.

• More information TD Leadership Scholarship • TD Leadership scholarship criteria is

applicants who have demonstrated outstanding and consistent dedication to solve a community problem or make their community better.

• Require 2 letters of support from community groups, 1 letter from school, essay and transcript

• Deadline: November 15th TD Canada Trust Scholarship Info

ENTRANCE EXAMS SAT or ACT • Those students who are considering

attending an American Institution, or who will be playing on an NCAA team (e.g. SFU) must have written the SAT or ACT and have those results by December

• Information Packages are available in the Counselling Centre or speak to one of the counsellors for additional information

• School Code is: 821161 Register at: ACT Register at: SAT

Language Challenge Exam • Students who came to Canada before

completing Grade 9 and who cannot claim Grade 11 or 12 Language Credit are encouraged to consider taking the Language Challenge Exam.

• The Delta School District in collaboration with the Coast-Metro Challenge Consortium offers students the opportunity to write Language Challenge Exams.

• Note: The Language Challenge Exam will meet the Language Entrance requirement for university. However, not all institutions will use it in the calculation for your entrance GPA (e.g. UBC and U of T will not use it in the calculation of your Academic GPA).

• The application form is available on Delta’s website: Language Challenge Exam Form

• Please download the application. Complete it and bring your original photo ID (not a photocopy), and cheque to Ms. Kifiak in the Counselling Centre

• We encourage students not to wait until the last moment as in the past many students had missed one or more steps and then had to hand deliver all the documents to Langley School District Office themselves.

• Completed application form, payment and original picture must be received by our school deadline of noon on October 9th as we forward it to Langley School District for processing

• WGSS Deadline: October 9th LPI Entrance Exam • Most post-secondary institutions require

students to have written the LPI (the Language Proficiency Index) if they do not have an “A” in English 12

• Students can register on-line at www.lpitest.ca • Note: The exam is at Kwantlen, Langley

Campus on Saturday, October 19th at 9:00 am

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Career Education Opportunities Our Career Advisor, Leyla Balouch, will be 4-days a week starting October 1st – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. We are delighted to announce that our Thursday Career Advisor, Cherise McGee, will be starting, Thursday October 3rd.

Volunteer Opportunities Additional volunteer opportunities are posted on the website http://wgsscareercentre.weebly.com/current-volunteer-opportunities.html and/or volunteer board outside the Career Centre.

C.U.E. Participating Institutions Wednesday, October 9th

Langley Event Centre – Field House 12:00 - 12:30, 2:15 – 2:45

• Acadia University • Bishop’s University • Brock University • Cape Breton University • Capilano University • Carleton University • Concordia University • Dalhousie University • Emily Carr University • Fairleigh Dickinson University • Huron University College • King's University College • Kwantlen Polytechnic University • MacEwan University • Memorial University • Mount Allison University • Mount Royal University • Mount Saint Vincent University • Nipissing University • Queen's University • Ryerson University • Saint Francis Xavier University • Simon Fraser University • The King's University

• The Maritime Institute • Thompson Rivers University • Trinity Western University • University of Alberta • University of British Columbia • University of Calgary • University of Fraser Valley • University of Guelph • University of Guelph-Humber • University of King's College • University of Lethbridge • University of Manitoba • University of New Brunswick • University of Northern BC • University of Ontario Institute of Technology • University of Ottawa • University of Regina • University of Saskatchewan • University of Victoria • University of Waterloo • Vancouver Island University • Western University • Wilfrid Laurier University • York University

PSIBC Participating Institutions Friday, November 1st, WGSS

Grade 11s – Workshops – 2-4 (First Period) Grade 12s – Mini-Fair – 9:44 – 10:26 (FLEX)

• BCIT – Janice Pontes

• CAF-RMC – Jon Robinson

• CapU – Jake Fidler

• Douglas College – John Kinsley

• Fairleigh Dickinson – Jesmin Subba • JIBC – Jas Jagpal

• KPU – Hannah Cenaiko

• NVIT – Naomi Narcisse

• SFU – Megan Daniels, Dita Mahmud

• TRU – Lachlan Todd

• TWU – Jonathan Schmidt

• UFV – Brayden Tielmann, , Crystal Leskiw

• UVic – Crystal Milne

• UNBC – Angela Zhao

• VCC – Leigh Wall

• VIU – Dylan Ewen

• SD35 Trades – Mr. McKay

• SD35 Work Experience – Mr. Hendricks