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Post Secondary Information
NEXT Session:
April 19th, Blocks 4 & 2 and after school. There will be no April 20th session!
Did you miss a PSI session at the school?
PSP Session 2. PSI forms.pdfPSP 2.pdf
COBSS 2012 PSP 3.pdfPSP 4 - April 2012 Mount Boucherie.ppt
You know university.com - A free searchable directory of post secondary institutions and private associations
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE VISITATION SCHEDULE (at MBSS, sign up in the Counselling Centre)
University of Calgary - September 19th, 11am - Career Ctr.
Various Universities (as above 'PSI evening) - Oct 20th
University of British Columbia - October 25th, 7-8:30pm - Multi-purpose Room
University of Alberta - October 22nd, 9:40-10:30am
University of Saskatchewan - February 9th, 10:30am
Olds College - February 13th, 2pm
Quest University - February 16th: 9:15-10:15am
University of Calgary - February 15th, 6:30-8:30pm at the Harvest Golf Club.
Kwantlen University - February 16th, 10:30-11:30am
Centre for Arts and Technology - February 23d, 2pm
University of Victoria - February 29th, 10:30-11:30am
POST SECONDARY CONTACTS
General Links to High School Information
Learn Now BC- Access to all on-line / distance education courses available throughout the province through distributed learning
Links to Kelowna Post Secondary Options Operator Training Center: Concrete pump operator training - tel: 1-250-483-6615 Trend College: Business Management, computer Tech, Health and Beauty, TOEFL, Interior Design, etc
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General Links to Post Secondary Institutions (Search Engines, admissions, transfer guide)
AchieveBC - links to many post secondary institutions
Can Learn.ca - Everything you need to know about planning and paying for your education.
Canada's Universities - A listing of all of Canada's universities and links to their websites through Careers.ca .
Campus Starter - This site gives information on careers, and post secondary education. You can search for schools by program
Education Planner - info on over 1500 programs offered at BC's public post secondary institutions.
PAS BC - Application service for BC's public post secondary institutions
General Links to Scholarship Information (Search Engines)
School Finder - Schools, Scholarships, Careers - education super-site!
Student Awards: Canada's free scholarship search service. It is free - just register!
General Links to Studying Abroad (Search Engines)
Study Abroad - Study Abroad! Get information and learn about international college and university degree programs
USA: Colleges in - This site provides you with information on studying in the USA.
USA: Schools in - This site is a comprehensive searchable database for US schools
AustraLearn: North American Center for Australian and New Zealand Universities
[Link]School Finder Australia: Check this out for information on Australia
Links to Business and Applied Business Focus Area Information
ALTERNATIVE Links to Fine Art, Design, Media Focus Area Information
Hair: Aveda Institute in Victoria BC
Audio Visual: Pacific Audio Visual Institute: Programs in Audio Engineering, Film and Music, Film and Digital Arts, Digital Graphic Arts, Game Design
ALTERNATIVE Links to Fitness and Recreation Focus Area Information
ALTERNATIVE Links to Heath and Human Services Focus Area Information
Fire Fighting Program at the Justice Institute of British Columbia
Paramedic Program at the Justice Institute of British Columbia
ONLINE PSI SELECTIONS FORM
Reminder to Grade 12 students who are applying to a post-secondary institution to complete the Online PSI Selections Form by April 20, 2011. Admission offers may be delayed or denied if students do not authorize the release of their transcript data via the PSI Selections Form. Follow the link below to access the PSI form. You must have your PEN which is at the top of any of your report cards. This will allow colleges & universities that you select to access your transcripts. You will not receive your official transcript in the mail until approximately the beginning of the second week in August. Should you have any questions, please contact your counsellor here at the school before June 30th.
Virtual tours – Students can explore their way around the academic buildings, residences, and student spaces of
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Prince Edward Island
Okanagan College:
Did you know? You can register on the Okanagan College website 'become a student' to receive information on programs/courses you may be interested in, without applyling to O/C. This includes updates on programs/events and various opportunities available to you as a highschool student.
For complete, concise and up-to-date information, including the Dual Credit (earning secondary school and Post secondary credits at the same time)please refer to the Career Life Programs webpage on the MBSS homepage.
Offering transfer credits to most universities
Admission requirements less rigorous
Continues to offer certificate and diploma programs in business, technical and vocational pursuits
(refer to the Career Programs Dual Credit tab on this website - note deadline for vocational pursuits applications are due November 2011)
Registration opens for September 2012.: November 1st, 9am. For many nursing programs: December 1st, 9am - make sure you check on the Okanagan College website.
You will need: 1. your PEN number
2. name of the program you are applying for
2. credit card number
Most of OC's programs operate on "first come first served" basis. The earlier you apply, the better chance you have at gaining admission in the high demand programs. Also, the earlier you apply the better date you receive to register for classes. To apply online: www.pas.bc.ca
Important websites:
Aboriginal Support |
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Ask an Advisor |
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Academic Calendar |
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Become a Student |
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Financial Aid *new award search function |
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BC Institute of Technology
Applications are being accepted throughout the year, spaces limited.
Most programs begin in September and February with some outside these months.
For complete, concise and up-to-date information, including the Dual Credit (earning secondary school and Post secondary credits at the same time)please refer to the Career Life Programs webpage on the MBSS homepage. If you are thinking of attending in your grade 12 year, you may be eligible for the $3000-$4000 tuition funding. You should contact a Career Coordinator now!
GRAD PLANNER
very useful guide for graduates and parents and is now available on-line:
SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES
please refer to the Career Programs website, icon 'scholarships & bursaries 'from MBSS homepage, icon
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