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WGSS Gator News for Grads August Newsletter Follow us GatorFutures August 22 2019
Welcome back Grade 12s to your graduation year You will face many decisions this coming year It
is exciting and sometimes it can feel overwhelming Please remember there is a network of
individuals ready and willing to help you -- family counsellors Capstone teachers career advisor and
teachers This edition of Gator News for Grads highlights resources available to assist you with your
decision-making Use the hyperlinks throughout this document to link to related information
We will be sending all Grad Newsletters electronically Please ensure our main office has the current
email addresses for you or your parent(s) The next copy of Gator News for Grads will be sent
electronically around September 11
To Do 1 Meet Graduation Requirements
o WGSS asks students to have 84 potential credits on their transcripts You need to check the Ministry Site to ensure you meet BC graduation requirements
o You are encouraged to check your credits on MyEdBC to confirm your grad status or meet with your counsellor (after Sept 13)
o To graduate in BC you must meet all the requirements for grade 10 and 11 and also successfully complete a Language Arts 12 Life ConnectionsCapstone course and three additional courses numbered 12
o Carefully consider if you can be successful in each of the courses on your schedule If you are not passing the Language Arts 12 Capstone or one of the three (3) additional courses numbered 12 after the second reporting period you will be put on the non-grad list
2 Plan for the Future o Admission requirements change from year to year Universities across Canada are slowly
changing their requirements to match UBC which encourages students to have six Grade 12 courses
o Double and triple check that you have the courses needed to pursue your post-secondary plans check both the general and the specific entrance requirements on the BC PSI Sites or other Canadian PSI Sites
o Research post-secondary options using some of the electronic resources available MyBluePrint [Activation Code Walnutgrove] or EducationPlanner BC or the WGSS Counselling amp Careers Website
o Attend post-secondary recruitment workshops (often held during FLEX) These events will be advertised in the Grad Newsletter and through GatorFutures (Twitter) Some institutions have already confirmed when they are coming ndash see the Important Dates Calendar in this newsletter
o Visit the institution(s) you are considering attending andor sign-up for an information sessions about programs you wish to investigate further ndash see the Sample Campus Visit Information in this newsletter
o If you are potentially going to study in the USA or an NCAA school you must have an SAT or ACT score when you submit your application [through CommonApps UC Application or direct to the institution] Additional important information for students considering studying in the USA is in the Studying in the US section of the Counselling amp Careers Website or see Mr Adrian one of our Counsellors who helps our student athletes with their applications
3 Transcripts
o If you require a transcript (eg for out-of-province applications limited intake programs or
scholarship applications) please come to the Counselling Centre and fill out the Request a
Transcript Form (allow 4 days for processing)
o ALL grade 12s who are considering attending a post-secondary institution anywhere in the
world need to create a BCeID account and register with the Student Transcript Service before
May 1st Information about this is on the Ministry Student Secured Web and there are
tutorials in the Transcript section of the Counselling Website Registering with the STS will
allow students to have their marks picked up electronically in May by some institutions and
will provide final transcripts to all institutions in late July Students considering the NCAA
NAIA or any America or international institution have to specifically request their transcript
be sent through the SSW transcript release system as well
4 Scholarships
o You are encouraged to become familiar with all of the scholarship resources available on the
Langley District Scholarship Site The District Scholarship Database is particularly helpful
because it itemizes over 400 scholarship opportunities as well as has links to key scholarship
sites by category
o WGSS will be hosting four scholarship workshops for Grade 12 students this year a September 19th ndash National + Nomination Scholarships workshop for high achievement
high volunteer students (Flex - Ms Kifiak presenter ndash Library) b September 26th ndash How to Write a Scholarship Essay (Flex - Jonathan Schmidt TWU
presenter ndash Library Annex) c October 8th GrantMe ndash How to Find and Apply for Schoalrships (Flex ndash
Madison Guy presenter ndash Library Annex) d November 28th ndash Langley District + WGSS Awards ndash explanation about application process
for SD35 Foundation Scholarships District Authority and WGSS Awards (Flex ndash Ms Twemlow presenter - Library) The application for these three awards will be available on December 2nd in the Scholarship Section of the Counselling amp Careers Website
o Students interested in applying for the Ministry of Education District Authority Award need to have four Grade 11 andor 12 courses in one of these areas of concentration Applied Design Skills and Technologies Fine Arts Applied Skills Physical Activity Technical amp Trades Training or three Languages on their transcript (other than English) or have exceptional Leadership in Community Service (global and local) or Leadership in Indigenous Languages and Cultures
o There will be a District sponsored Scholarship Workshop with Brittany Palmer from Unlock your Futures on Tuesday October 15th 700 at REMSS Library Tickets will be available through Brown Paper Tickets (Link will be provided in future Gator News for Grads)
o Note You must have a SIN number when you apply for most scholarships
5 People to help youhellip
Meet with our new Career Advisor Leyla Balouch if you would like to discuss career
possibilities consider post-secondary options (including Trades Training opportunities)
receive help with your resume or wish to investigate volunteer opportunities
Meet with your Counsellor if you would like to discuss university entrance requirements
check your grad credits or look at scholarship opportunities
Meet with Mr McKay if you worked in a trade area this summer and want to know more
about how to be part of the Youth Work in Trades Apprenticeship Program
Important Dates for Grads
Date Event Contact Place Time Sept 11th Last day to submit Course Change Request Form --- Counselling Centre 300 pm Sept 19th Nomination Scholarship Workshop Ms Kifiak Library FLEX Sept 25th KPU ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Raman Dhaliwal Multipurpose Room FLEX Sept 26th How to Write a Scholarship Essay (TWU Presenter) Mr Jonathan Schmidt Library Annex FLEX Oct 3rd Loran National Nomination ndash Application Due Ms Kifiak Counselling Centre 1000 am Oct 8th How to FindApply for Scholarships (Madison Guy) GrantMe Scholarships Library Annex FLEX Oct 8th CUE ndash Lower Mainland - Public Evening Event CUE Website Delta Hotel (Burnaby) 600-830pm Oct 9th CUE ndash Canadian University - SD 35 Event
Bus available leaves 1145 returns 1240 Students and parents can also go on their own 215 ndash 245
50 Canadian PS Institutions
Langley Event Centre Fieldhouse
1200-1230pm or 215-245
Oct 9th PSAT Applications Due Ms Docherty Counselling Centre 300 pm Oct 9th Language Challenge Exam ndash Applications Due Ms Kifiak Counselling Centre 300 pm Oct 9th Grad Cruise 2018 Mr Lincke Vancouver Evening Oct 10th QUEST University Lotte Bond Library Annex FLEX Oct 11th Queenrsquos University ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Sunny Wang Multipurpose Room FLEX Oct 15th District Scholarship Event ndash ldquoUnlock Your Futurerdquo Ms Brittany Palmer REMSS Library 700 pm Oct 16th PSAT RE Mountain Secondary See Ms Docherty to sign-up
before Oct9th REMSS 300
Oct 16th SFU ndash Beedie School of Business Mr David Semail Multipurpose Room FLEX Oct 18th University of Toronto ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Emily Nicotera Multipurpose Room FLEX Oct 23rd U of Calgary ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Gillian Chan Library Annex Lunchnew time Oct 24th University of Victoria ndash Recruitment Presentation Mr Richard Belton Multipurpose Room FLEX Oct 27th University of Toronto ndash Vancouver Info Session U of T - Events Vancouver tbd Oct 29th UBC Information Session ndash Recruitment Presentation Mr Tony Harris WGSS Library 200 pmnew time Nov 1st BC Post-Secondary Institutions WGSS (Mini-Fair) 15 BC PS Institutions WGSS - New Gym Flex Nov 13th SFU ndash Recruitment Presentation James Smith Library FLEX Nov 14th McGill University ndash Recruitment Presentation Melissa Maione Multipurpose Room FLEX Nov 21st Emily Carr University ndash Information Session Ms Joni Taylor Mr Gordonrsquos Rm164 2-3 + FLEX Nov 16 National Portfolio Day Wilson School of Design Website Link KPU - Richmond 1100 am Nov 19th U of Alberta ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Cassandra Duffenais Library Annex FLEX Nov 21st U of Saskatchewan ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Eriko Musashi Library Annex FLEX Nov 22nd University of Waterloo ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Shannon Leis Multipurpose Room FLEX Nov 26th Trinity Western University ndash Info Session Mr Jonathan Schmidt Library Annex FLEX Nov 28th WGSS Local and District Scholarship Workshop Ms Twemlow + Counsellors WGSS Library FLEX Dec 2nd Local amp District Scholarship Application Available Counselling Website Website Link 900 am Dec 3rd Western University (Ontario) ndash Recruitment Ms Lauren Castle Multipurpose Room 300 pm Feb 20th WGSS Local amp District Scholarship Application Due Counsellors Counselling Centre Noon May 1st Capstone Presentations WGSS Capstone Info Entire School tbd May 1st Last day to submit PSI Choices STS Ministry of Ed Gr 12s going to PSIs Website Link 1100 pm June 1st WGSS Scholarship Recognition Afternoon Award Winners WGSS Cafeteria 345 pm June 19th Graduation Ceremony Mrs Sargeant WGSS Grad Info 530 pm June 24th Graduation Banquet ndash DinnerDance Mrs Sargeant WGSS Grad Info Evening July 10th Final Day to make changes to PSI Selections Gr 12s going to PSIs Website link 1100 pm
Additional post-secondary opportunities will be advertised throughout the year
Sample Campus Visit Information Click on institution for more information or to register
Institution Event Date
BCIT Tours Info Sessions + Open House Student for a Day
1 hour tours Sept-May Monday to Friday between 930 ndash 230 Available for most programs select by department Book through website
Capilano Tours Explore CapOpen House
1 hour tours Monday to Friday between 1000 or 100 eg Explore CapU (Nov 13)
Douglas Campus Tours Info Sessions
TuesThurs ndash 200 New West Wed ndash 100 Coquitlam Register to attend Recommended students attend before applying
KPU Tours Open House Discovery Day for Students Info Sessions
Offered regularly at all 4 campus locations October 25 (Richmond) November 20 (Cloverdale) November 8 (Surrey) Info sessions available for most limited intake programs see calendar
SFU Tours ndash Burnaby Tours ndash Surrey
Twice daily ndash Monday to Saturday Monday 1000 am and Friday 1000 am and 300 pm
TRU Tours 60-90 minute tours Monday- Friday between 1000 ndash 200 pm
Open House Weekend Oct 19 ndash Saturday 930 ndash 300 pm
TWU Preview Weekends Register - Oct 18-19 Nov 22-23 Feb 7-8 Mar 19-20 or April 3
UBC Tours ndash Vancouver Tours ndash Okanagan
Daily tours - 100 pm ndash approximately 2 hours Register to attend a weekend event or tour the campus
UFV Tours Available upon request through registration on website
UVIC Tours Evening with UVIC
75 minute daily tours Monday to Saturday starting at 100 Dec 3 ndash Hilton Metrotown
Examples of Post-Secondary Deadlines
BC PSI Examples
Institution Application Opens Early Admission Deadline Scholarship Deadline
BCIT Nov 1 Open until program is filled then name put on waitlist Aug 5
Cap U Varies by program Limited Enrolment Programs fill before the deadline Mar 31
Mar 31
Douglas Oct 1 Limited intake programs offer seats to qualified applicants before the application deadline of May 1
April 1
Emily Carr Sept 15 Jan 15 Application + Documents Deadline Feb 1 Portfolio Deadline
Jan 15
No separate application
KPU Oct 1 Limited Intake programs fill quickly plan to apply Nov 1 Mar 1
Mar 29
SFU Oct 1 Feb 28 Dec 2
TRU Oct 1 Mar 1 (Check program specific deadlines
eg Nursing + Social Work ndash Jan 31 Education Feb 15)
Mar 1
TWU Oct 1 Feb 27 (for Nursing) Feb 28
UBC Sept 15 Dec 1 Dec 1
UFV Oct 1 Popular programs fill before the deadline Apply early Jan 31
Mar 1
UVIC Sept 1 Feb 28 Mar 31
BC students should be using httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca when applying to BC institutions
Out of Province PSI Examples
McGill October - McGill Recommend before Jan 15 Feb 7
Queenrsquos Sept 15 - OUAC Recommend Nov 15 Dec 1
U of Alberta Oct 1 - ApplyAlberta Dec 12 Dec 12
U of Toronto Sept 15 - OUAC Spaces fill quickly and programs may close before the application deadlines listed on the OUAC Site Your
application will be cancelled with no refund if you apply after the program has closed Nov 1
Feb 1
U of Waterloo Fall - OUAC Offers begin in December April 15
US Institutions Aug 1 - CommonApporg (SAT score required for Dec application deadlines) December
Check the institutions website for up-to-date information
Quick Reference Resource List
People Resources
Career Advisor
Ms Leyla Balouch Loc 439 lbalouchsd35bcca
Computer Operator (Transcripts) Ms Kalynn Loc 234 kkalynnsd35bcca
Grad Secretary (Tickets Gown) Ms Sargeant Loc 230 asargeantsd35bcca
Counsellors
Ms Kifiak (A-G) Loc 237 dkifiaksd35bcca
Ms Twemlow (H-L) Loc 290 rtwemlowsd35bcca
Mr Adrian (H-L + Athletes) Loc 272 iadriansd35bcca
Ms Seymour (M-P) Loc 238 dseymoursd35bcca
Ms Docherty (Q-Z) Loc 235 sdochertysd35bcca
TradesTech Department Head
Mr McKay Loc 233 dmckaysd35bcca
Electronic Resources
Gator News for Grads
Bi-monthly Emailed to Grads + Parents
GatorFutures Twitter Up-coming opportunities and deadlines WGSS Careers Twitter Career + Volunteer opportunities
Websites Counselling amp Careers Website Graduation + Post-Secondary Resources
WGSS Career Centre Website Career Resources and Opportunities District Scholarship Website Scholarship Handbook and Database
Learning Opportunities
Post-Secondary Recruitment Visits
See Calendar on CounsellingCareers Website CUE at Langley Event Centre Field House Oct 9 BC Post-Secondary Mini-Fair at WGSS ndash Nov 1 FLEX
Scholarship Presentations WG
NationalNomination Scholarships ndash Sept 19 FLEX How to Write a Scholarship Essay ndash Sept 26 FLEX How to FindApply for Scholarships ndash Oct 8 FLEX DistrictWGSS Scholarships ndash Nov 28 FLEX
District Events CUE - LEC Field House ndash Oct 9 1200 or 215 Scholarship Workshop ndash REMSS ndash Oct 15 700 pm
Counsellors
Ms Kifiak ldquoAndashGrdquo Ms Twemlow + Mr Adrian ldquoHndashLrdquo Ms Seymour ldquoMndashPrdquo Ms Docherty ldquoQndashZrdquo
Career Advisor Leyla Balouch
3 Transcripts
o If you require a transcript (eg for out-of-province applications limited intake programs or
scholarship applications) please come to the Counselling Centre and fill out the Request a
Transcript Form (allow 4 days for processing)
o ALL grade 12s who are considering attending a post-secondary institution anywhere in the
world need to create a BCeID account and register with the Student Transcript Service before
May 1st Information about this is on the Ministry Student Secured Web and there are
tutorials in the Transcript section of the Counselling Website Registering with the STS will
allow students to have their marks picked up electronically in May by some institutions and
will provide final transcripts to all institutions in late July Students considering the NCAA
NAIA or any America or international institution have to specifically request their transcript
be sent through the SSW transcript release system as well
4 Scholarships
o You are encouraged to become familiar with all of the scholarship resources available on the
Langley District Scholarship Site The District Scholarship Database is particularly helpful
because it itemizes over 400 scholarship opportunities as well as has links to key scholarship
sites by category
o WGSS will be hosting four scholarship workshops for Grade 12 students this year a September 19th ndash National + Nomination Scholarships workshop for high achievement
high volunteer students (Flex - Ms Kifiak presenter ndash Library) b September 26th ndash How to Write a Scholarship Essay (Flex - Jonathan Schmidt TWU
presenter ndash Library Annex) c October 8th GrantMe ndash How to Find and Apply for Schoalrships (Flex ndash
Madison Guy presenter ndash Library Annex) d November 28th ndash Langley District + WGSS Awards ndash explanation about application process
for SD35 Foundation Scholarships District Authority and WGSS Awards (Flex ndash Ms Twemlow presenter - Library) The application for these three awards will be available on December 2nd in the Scholarship Section of the Counselling amp Careers Website
o Students interested in applying for the Ministry of Education District Authority Award need to have four Grade 11 andor 12 courses in one of these areas of concentration Applied Design Skills and Technologies Fine Arts Applied Skills Physical Activity Technical amp Trades Training or three Languages on their transcript (other than English) or have exceptional Leadership in Community Service (global and local) or Leadership in Indigenous Languages and Cultures
o There will be a District sponsored Scholarship Workshop with Brittany Palmer from Unlock your Futures on Tuesday October 15th 700 at REMSS Library Tickets will be available through Brown Paper Tickets (Link will be provided in future Gator News for Grads)
o Note You must have a SIN number when you apply for most scholarships
5 People to help youhellip
Meet with our new Career Advisor Leyla Balouch if you would like to discuss career
possibilities consider post-secondary options (including Trades Training opportunities)
receive help with your resume or wish to investigate volunteer opportunities
Meet with your Counsellor if you would like to discuss university entrance requirements
check your grad credits or look at scholarship opportunities
Meet with Mr McKay if you worked in a trade area this summer and want to know more
about how to be part of the Youth Work in Trades Apprenticeship Program
Important Dates for Grads
Date Event Contact Place Time Sept 11th Last day to submit Course Change Request Form --- Counselling Centre 300 pm Sept 19th Nomination Scholarship Workshop Ms Kifiak Library FLEX Sept 25th KPU ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Raman Dhaliwal Multipurpose Room FLEX Sept 26th How to Write a Scholarship Essay (TWU Presenter) Mr Jonathan Schmidt Library Annex FLEX Oct 3rd Loran National Nomination ndash Application Due Ms Kifiak Counselling Centre 1000 am Oct 8th How to FindApply for Scholarships (Madison Guy) GrantMe Scholarships Library Annex FLEX Oct 8th CUE ndash Lower Mainland - Public Evening Event CUE Website Delta Hotel (Burnaby) 600-830pm Oct 9th CUE ndash Canadian University - SD 35 Event
Bus available leaves 1145 returns 1240 Students and parents can also go on their own 215 ndash 245
50 Canadian PS Institutions
Langley Event Centre Fieldhouse
1200-1230pm or 215-245
Oct 9th PSAT Applications Due Ms Docherty Counselling Centre 300 pm Oct 9th Language Challenge Exam ndash Applications Due Ms Kifiak Counselling Centre 300 pm Oct 9th Grad Cruise 2018 Mr Lincke Vancouver Evening Oct 10th QUEST University Lotte Bond Library Annex FLEX Oct 11th Queenrsquos University ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Sunny Wang Multipurpose Room FLEX Oct 15th District Scholarship Event ndash ldquoUnlock Your Futurerdquo Ms Brittany Palmer REMSS Library 700 pm Oct 16th PSAT RE Mountain Secondary See Ms Docherty to sign-up
before Oct9th REMSS 300
Oct 16th SFU ndash Beedie School of Business Mr David Semail Multipurpose Room FLEX Oct 18th University of Toronto ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Emily Nicotera Multipurpose Room FLEX Oct 23rd U of Calgary ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Gillian Chan Library Annex Lunchnew time Oct 24th University of Victoria ndash Recruitment Presentation Mr Richard Belton Multipurpose Room FLEX Oct 27th University of Toronto ndash Vancouver Info Session U of T - Events Vancouver tbd Oct 29th UBC Information Session ndash Recruitment Presentation Mr Tony Harris WGSS Library 200 pmnew time Nov 1st BC Post-Secondary Institutions WGSS (Mini-Fair) 15 BC PS Institutions WGSS - New Gym Flex Nov 13th SFU ndash Recruitment Presentation James Smith Library FLEX Nov 14th McGill University ndash Recruitment Presentation Melissa Maione Multipurpose Room FLEX Nov 21st Emily Carr University ndash Information Session Ms Joni Taylor Mr Gordonrsquos Rm164 2-3 + FLEX Nov 16 National Portfolio Day Wilson School of Design Website Link KPU - Richmond 1100 am Nov 19th U of Alberta ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Cassandra Duffenais Library Annex FLEX Nov 21st U of Saskatchewan ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Eriko Musashi Library Annex FLEX Nov 22nd University of Waterloo ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Shannon Leis Multipurpose Room FLEX Nov 26th Trinity Western University ndash Info Session Mr Jonathan Schmidt Library Annex FLEX Nov 28th WGSS Local and District Scholarship Workshop Ms Twemlow + Counsellors WGSS Library FLEX Dec 2nd Local amp District Scholarship Application Available Counselling Website Website Link 900 am Dec 3rd Western University (Ontario) ndash Recruitment Ms Lauren Castle Multipurpose Room 300 pm Feb 20th WGSS Local amp District Scholarship Application Due Counsellors Counselling Centre Noon May 1st Capstone Presentations WGSS Capstone Info Entire School tbd May 1st Last day to submit PSI Choices STS Ministry of Ed Gr 12s going to PSIs Website Link 1100 pm June 1st WGSS Scholarship Recognition Afternoon Award Winners WGSS Cafeteria 345 pm June 19th Graduation Ceremony Mrs Sargeant WGSS Grad Info 530 pm June 24th Graduation Banquet ndash DinnerDance Mrs Sargeant WGSS Grad Info Evening July 10th Final Day to make changes to PSI Selections Gr 12s going to PSIs Website link 1100 pm
Additional post-secondary opportunities will be advertised throughout the year
Sample Campus Visit Information Click on institution for more information or to register
Institution Event Date
BCIT Tours Info Sessions + Open House Student for a Day
1 hour tours Sept-May Monday to Friday between 930 ndash 230 Available for most programs select by department Book through website
Capilano Tours Explore CapOpen House
1 hour tours Monday to Friday between 1000 or 100 eg Explore CapU (Nov 13)
Douglas Campus Tours Info Sessions
TuesThurs ndash 200 New West Wed ndash 100 Coquitlam Register to attend Recommended students attend before applying
KPU Tours Open House Discovery Day for Students Info Sessions
Offered regularly at all 4 campus locations October 25 (Richmond) November 20 (Cloverdale) November 8 (Surrey) Info sessions available for most limited intake programs see calendar
SFU Tours ndash Burnaby Tours ndash Surrey
Twice daily ndash Monday to Saturday Monday 1000 am and Friday 1000 am and 300 pm
TRU Tours 60-90 minute tours Monday- Friday between 1000 ndash 200 pm
Open House Weekend Oct 19 ndash Saturday 930 ndash 300 pm
TWU Preview Weekends Register - Oct 18-19 Nov 22-23 Feb 7-8 Mar 19-20 or April 3
UBC Tours ndash Vancouver Tours ndash Okanagan
Daily tours - 100 pm ndash approximately 2 hours Register to attend a weekend event or tour the campus
UFV Tours Available upon request through registration on website
UVIC Tours Evening with UVIC
75 minute daily tours Monday to Saturday starting at 100 Dec 3 ndash Hilton Metrotown
Examples of Post-Secondary Deadlines
BC PSI Examples
Institution Application Opens Early Admission Deadline Scholarship Deadline
BCIT Nov 1 Open until program is filled then name put on waitlist Aug 5
Cap U Varies by program Limited Enrolment Programs fill before the deadline Mar 31
Mar 31
Douglas Oct 1 Limited intake programs offer seats to qualified applicants before the application deadline of May 1
April 1
Emily Carr Sept 15 Jan 15 Application + Documents Deadline Feb 1 Portfolio Deadline
Jan 15
No separate application
KPU Oct 1 Limited Intake programs fill quickly plan to apply Nov 1 Mar 1
Mar 29
SFU Oct 1 Feb 28 Dec 2
TRU Oct 1 Mar 1 (Check program specific deadlines
eg Nursing + Social Work ndash Jan 31 Education Feb 15)
Mar 1
TWU Oct 1 Feb 27 (for Nursing) Feb 28
UBC Sept 15 Dec 1 Dec 1
UFV Oct 1 Popular programs fill before the deadline Apply early Jan 31
Mar 1
UVIC Sept 1 Feb 28 Mar 31
BC students should be using httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca when applying to BC institutions
Out of Province PSI Examples
McGill October - McGill Recommend before Jan 15 Feb 7
Queenrsquos Sept 15 - OUAC Recommend Nov 15 Dec 1
U of Alberta Oct 1 - ApplyAlberta Dec 12 Dec 12
U of Toronto Sept 15 - OUAC Spaces fill quickly and programs may close before the application deadlines listed on the OUAC Site Your
application will be cancelled with no refund if you apply after the program has closed Nov 1
Feb 1
U of Waterloo Fall - OUAC Offers begin in December April 15
US Institutions Aug 1 - CommonApporg (SAT score required for Dec application deadlines) December
Check the institutions website for up-to-date information
Quick Reference Resource List
People Resources
Career Advisor
Ms Leyla Balouch Loc 439 lbalouchsd35bcca
Computer Operator (Transcripts) Ms Kalynn Loc 234 kkalynnsd35bcca
Grad Secretary (Tickets Gown) Ms Sargeant Loc 230 asargeantsd35bcca
Counsellors
Ms Kifiak (A-G) Loc 237 dkifiaksd35bcca
Ms Twemlow (H-L) Loc 290 rtwemlowsd35bcca
Mr Adrian (H-L + Athletes) Loc 272 iadriansd35bcca
Ms Seymour (M-P) Loc 238 dseymoursd35bcca
Ms Docherty (Q-Z) Loc 235 sdochertysd35bcca
TradesTech Department Head
Mr McKay Loc 233 dmckaysd35bcca
Electronic Resources
Gator News for Grads
Bi-monthly Emailed to Grads + Parents
GatorFutures Twitter Up-coming opportunities and deadlines WGSS Careers Twitter Career + Volunteer opportunities
Websites Counselling amp Careers Website Graduation + Post-Secondary Resources
WGSS Career Centre Website Career Resources and Opportunities District Scholarship Website Scholarship Handbook and Database
Learning Opportunities
Post-Secondary Recruitment Visits
See Calendar on CounsellingCareers Website CUE at Langley Event Centre Field House Oct 9 BC Post-Secondary Mini-Fair at WGSS ndash Nov 1 FLEX
Scholarship Presentations WG
NationalNomination Scholarships ndash Sept 19 FLEX How to Write a Scholarship Essay ndash Sept 26 FLEX How to FindApply for Scholarships ndash Oct 8 FLEX DistrictWGSS Scholarships ndash Nov 28 FLEX
District Events CUE - LEC Field House ndash Oct 9 1200 or 215 Scholarship Workshop ndash REMSS ndash Oct 15 700 pm
Counsellors
Ms Kifiak ldquoAndashGrdquo Ms Twemlow + Mr Adrian ldquoHndashLrdquo Ms Seymour ldquoMndashPrdquo Ms Docherty ldquoQndashZrdquo
Career Advisor Leyla Balouch
Important Dates for Grads
Date Event Contact Place Time Sept 11th Last day to submit Course Change Request Form --- Counselling Centre 300 pm Sept 19th Nomination Scholarship Workshop Ms Kifiak Library FLEX Sept 25th KPU ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Raman Dhaliwal Multipurpose Room FLEX Sept 26th How to Write a Scholarship Essay (TWU Presenter) Mr Jonathan Schmidt Library Annex FLEX Oct 3rd Loran National Nomination ndash Application Due Ms Kifiak Counselling Centre 1000 am Oct 8th How to FindApply for Scholarships (Madison Guy) GrantMe Scholarships Library Annex FLEX Oct 8th CUE ndash Lower Mainland - Public Evening Event CUE Website Delta Hotel (Burnaby) 600-830pm Oct 9th CUE ndash Canadian University - SD 35 Event
Bus available leaves 1145 returns 1240 Students and parents can also go on their own 215 ndash 245
50 Canadian PS Institutions
Langley Event Centre Fieldhouse
1200-1230pm or 215-245
Oct 9th PSAT Applications Due Ms Docherty Counselling Centre 300 pm Oct 9th Language Challenge Exam ndash Applications Due Ms Kifiak Counselling Centre 300 pm Oct 9th Grad Cruise 2018 Mr Lincke Vancouver Evening Oct 10th QUEST University Lotte Bond Library Annex FLEX Oct 11th Queenrsquos University ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Sunny Wang Multipurpose Room FLEX Oct 15th District Scholarship Event ndash ldquoUnlock Your Futurerdquo Ms Brittany Palmer REMSS Library 700 pm Oct 16th PSAT RE Mountain Secondary See Ms Docherty to sign-up
before Oct9th REMSS 300
Oct 16th SFU ndash Beedie School of Business Mr David Semail Multipurpose Room FLEX Oct 18th University of Toronto ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Emily Nicotera Multipurpose Room FLEX Oct 23rd U of Calgary ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Gillian Chan Library Annex Lunchnew time Oct 24th University of Victoria ndash Recruitment Presentation Mr Richard Belton Multipurpose Room FLEX Oct 27th University of Toronto ndash Vancouver Info Session U of T - Events Vancouver tbd Oct 29th UBC Information Session ndash Recruitment Presentation Mr Tony Harris WGSS Library 200 pmnew time Nov 1st BC Post-Secondary Institutions WGSS (Mini-Fair) 15 BC PS Institutions WGSS - New Gym Flex Nov 13th SFU ndash Recruitment Presentation James Smith Library FLEX Nov 14th McGill University ndash Recruitment Presentation Melissa Maione Multipurpose Room FLEX Nov 21st Emily Carr University ndash Information Session Ms Joni Taylor Mr Gordonrsquos Rm164 2-3 + FLEX Nov 16 National Portfolio Day Wilson School of Design Website Link KPU - Richmond 1100 am Nov 19th U of Alberta ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Cassandra Duffenais Library Annex FLEX Nov 21st U of Saskatchewan ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Eriko Musashi Library Annex FLEX Nov 22nd University of Waterloo ndash Recruitment Presentation Ms Shannon Leis Multipurpose Room FLEX Nov 26th Trinity Western University ndash Info Session Mr Jonathan Schmidt Library Annex FLEX Nov 28th WGSS Local and District Scholarship Workshop Ms Twemlow + Counsellors WGSS Library FLEX Dec 2nd Local amp District Scholarship Application Available Counselling Website Website Link 900 am Dec 3rd Western University (Ontario) ndash Recruitment Ms Lauren Castle Multipurpose Room 300 pm Feb 20th WGSS Local amp District Scholarship Application Due Counsellors Counselling Centre Noon May 1st Capstone Presentations WGSS Capstone Info Entire School tbd May 1st Last day to submit PSI Choices STS Ministry of Ed Gr 12s going to PSIs Website Link 1100 pm June 1st WGSS Scholarship Recognition Afternoon Award Winners WGSS Cafeteria 345 pm June 19th Graduation Ceremony Mrs Sargeant WGSS Grad Info 530 pm June 24th Graduation Banquet ndash DinnerDance Mrs Sargeant WGSS Grad Info Evening July 10th Final Day to make changes to PSI Selections Gr 12s going to PSIs Website link 1100 pm
Additional post-secondary opportunities will be advertised throughout the year
Sample Campus Visit Information Click on institution for more information or to register
Institution Event Date
BCIT Tours Info Sessions + Open House Student for a Day
1 hour tours Sept-May Monday to Friday between 930 ndash 230 Available for most programs select by department Book through website
Capilano Tours Explore CapOpen House
1 hour tours Monday to Friday between 1000 or 100 eg Explore CapU (Nov 13)
Douglas Campus Tours Info Sessions
TuesThurs ndash 200 New West Wed ndash 100 Coquitlam Register to attend Recommended students attend before applying
KPU Tours Open House Discovery Day for Students Info Sessions
Offered regularly at all 4 campus locations October 25 (Richmond) November 20 (Cloverdale) November 8 (Surrey) Info sessions available for most limited intake programs see calendar
SFU Tours ndash Burnaby Tours ndash Surrey
Twice daily ndash Monday to Saturday Monday 1000 am and Friday 1000 am and 300 pm
TRU Tours 60-90 minute tours Monday- Friday between 1000 ndash 200 pm
Open House Weekend Oct 19 ndash Saturday 930 ndash 300 pm
TWU Preview Weekends Register - Oct 18-19 Nov 22-23 Feb 7-8 Mar 19-20 or April 3
UBC Tours ndash Vancouver Tours ndash Okanagan
Daily tours - 100 pm ndash approximately 2 hours Register to attend a weekend event or tour the campus
UFV Tours Available upon request through registration on website
UVIC Tours Evening with UVIC
75 minute daily tours Monday to Saturday starting at 100 Dec 3 ndash Hilton Metrotown
Examples of Post-Secondary Deadlines
BC PSI Examples
Institution Application Opens Early Admission Deadline Scholarship Deadline
BCIT Nov 1 Open until program is filled then name put on waitlist Aug 5
Cap U Varies by program Limited Enrolment Programs fill before the deadline Mar 31
Mar 31
Douglas Oct 1 Limited intake programs offer seats to qualified applicants before the application deadline of May 1
April 1
Emily Carr Sept 15 Jan 15 Application + Documents Deadline Feb 1 Portfolio Deadline
Jan 15
No separate application
KPU Oct 1 Limited Intake programs fill quickly plan to apply Nov 1 Mar 1
Mar 29
SFU Oct 1 Feb 28 Dec 2
TRU Oct 1 Mar 1 (Check program specific deadlines
eg Nursing + Social Work ndash Jan 31 Education Feb 15)
Mar 1
TWU Oct 1 Feb 27 (for Nursing) Feb 28
UBC Sept 15 Dec 1 Dec 1
UFV Oct 1 Popular programs fill before the deadline Apply early Jan 31
Mar 1
UVIC Sept 1 Feb 28 Mar 31
BC students should be using httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca when applying to BC institutions
Out of Province PSI Examples
McGill October - McGill Recommend before Jan 15 Feb 7
Queenrsquos Sept 15 - OUAC Recommend Nov 15 Dec 1
U of Alberta Oct 1 - ApplyAlberta Dec 12 Dec 12
U of Toronto Sept 15 - OUAC Spaces fill quickly and programs may close before the application deadlines listed on the OUAC Site Your
application will be cancelled with no refund if you apply after the program has closed Nov 1
Feb 1
U of Waterloo Fall - OUAC Offers begin in December April 15
US Institutions Aug 1 - CommonApporg (SAT score required for Dec application deadlines) December
Check the institutions website for up-to-date information
Quick Reference Resource List
People Resources
Career Advisor
Ms Leyla Balouch Loc 439 lbalouchsd35bcca
Computer Operator (Transcripts) Ms Kalynn Loc 234 kkalynnsd35bcca
Grad Secretary (Tickets Gown) Ms Sargeant Loc 230 asargeantsd35bcca
Counsellors
Ms Kifiak (A-G) Loc 237 dkifiaksd35bcca
Ms Twemlow (H-L) Loc 290 rtwemlowsd35bcca
Mr Adrian (H-L + Athletes) Loc 272 iadriansd35bcca
Ms Seymour (M-P) Loc 238 dseymoursd35bcca
Ms Docherty (Q-Z) Loc 235 sdochertysd35bcca
TradesTech Department Head
Mr McKay Loc 233 dmckaysd35bcca
Electronic Resources
Gator News for Grads
Bi-monthly Emailed to Grads + Parents
GatorFutures Twitter Up-coming opportunities and deadlines WGSS Careers Twitter Career + Volunteer opportunities
Websites Counselling amp Careers Website Graduation + Post-Secondary Resources
WGSS Career Centre Website Career Resources and Opportunities District Scholarship Website Scholarship Handbook and Database
Learning Opportunities
Post-Secondary Recruitment Visits
See Calendar on CounsellingCareers Website CUE at Langley Event Centre Field House Oct 9 BC Post-Secondary Mini-Fair at WGSS ndash Nov 1 FLEX
Scholarship Presentations WG
NationalNomination Scholarships ndash Sept 19 FLEX How to Write a Scholarship Essay ndash Sept 26 FLEX How to FindApply for Scholarships ndash Oct 8 FLEX DistrictWGSS Scholarships ndash Nov 28 FLEX
District Events CUE - LEC Field House ndash Oct 9 1200 or 215 Scholarship Workshop ndash REMSS ndash Oct 15 700 pm
Counsellors
Ms Kifiak ldquoAndashGrdquo Ms Twemlow + Mr Adrian ldquoHndashLrdquo Ms Seymour ldquoMndashPrdquo Ms Docherty ldquoQndashZrdquo
Career Advisor Leyla Balouch
Open House Weekend Oct 19 ndash Saturday 930 ndash 300 pm
TWU Preview Weekends Register - Oct 18-19 Nov 22-23 Feb 7-8 Mar 19-20 or April 3
UBC Tours ndash Vancouver Tours ndash Okanagan
Daily tours - 100 pm ndash approximately 2 hours Register to attend a weekend event or tour the campus
UFV Tours Available upon request through registration on website
UVIC Tours Evening with UVIC
75 minute daily tours Monday to Saturday starting at 100 Dec 3 ndash Hilton Metrotown
Examples of Post-Secondary Deadlines
BC PSI Examples
Institution Application Opens Early Admission Deadline Scholarship Deadline
BCIT Nov 1 Open until program is filled then name put on waitlist Aug 5
Cap U Varies by program Limited Enrolment Programs fill before the deadline Mar 31
Mar 31
Douglas Oct 1 Limited intake programs offer seats to qualified applicants before the application deadline of May 1
April 1
Emily Carr Sept 15 Jan 15 Application + Documents Deadline Feb 1 Portfolio Deadline
Jan 15
No separate application
KPU Oct 1 Limited Intake programs fill quickly plan to apply Nov 1 Mar 1
Mar 29
SFU Oct 1 Feb 28 Dec 2
TRU Oct 1 Mar 1 (Check program specific deadlines
eg Nursing + Social Work ndash Jan 31 Education Feb 15)
Mar 1
TWU Oct 1 Feb 27 (for Nursing) Feb 28
UBC Sept 15 Dec 1 Dec 1
UFV Oct 1 Popular programs fill before the deadline Apply early Jan 31
Mar 1
UVIC Sept 1 Feb 28 Mar 31
BC students should be using httpsapplyeducationplannerbcca when applying to BC institutions
Out of Province PSI Examples
McGill October - McGill Recommend before Jan 15 Feb 7
Queenrsquos Sept 15 - OUAC Recommend Nov 15 Dec 1
U of Alberta Oct 1 - ApplyAlberta Dec 12 Dec 12
U of Toronto Sept 15 - OUAC Spaces fill quickly and programs may close before the application deadlines listed on the OUAC Site Your
application will be cancelled with no refund if you apply after the program has closed Nov 1
Feb 1
U of Waterloo Fall - OUAC Offers begin in December April 15
US Institutions Aug 1 - CommonApporg (SAT score required for Dec application deadlines) December
Check the institutions website for up-to-date information
Quick Reference Resource List
People Resources
Career Advisor
Ms Leyla Balouch Loc 439 lbalouchsd35bcca
Computer Operator (Transcripts) Ms Kalynn Loc 234 kkalynnsd35bcca
Grad Secretary (Tickets Gown) Ms Sargeant Loc 230 asargeantsd35bcca
Counsellors
Ms Kifiak (A-G) Loc 237 dkifiaksd35bcca
Ms Twemlow (H-L) Loc 290 rtwemlowsd35bcca
Mr Adrian (H-L + Athletes) Loc 272 iadriansd35bcca
Ms Seymour (M-P) Loc 238 dseymoursd35bcca
Ms Docherty (Q-Z) Loc 235 sdochertysd35bcca
TradesTech Department Head
Mr McKay Loc 233 dmckaysd35bcca
Electronic Resources
Gator News for Grads
Bi-monthly Emailed to Grads + Parents
GatorFutures Twitter Up-coming opportunities and deadlines WGSS Careers Twitter Career + Volunteer opportunities
Websites Counselling amp Careers Website Graduation + Post-Secondary Resources
WGSS Career Centre Website Career Resources and Opportunities District Scholarship Website Scholarship Handbook and Database
Learning Opportunities
Post-Secondary Recruitment Visits
See Calendar on CounsellingCareers Website CUE at Langley Event Centre Field House Oct 9 BC Post-Secondary Mini-Fair at WGSS ndash Nov 1 FLEX
Scholarship Presentations WG
NationalNomination Scholarships ndash Sept 19 FLEX How to Write a Scholarship Essay ndash Sept 26 FLEX How to FindApply for Scholarships ndash Oct 8 FLEX DistrictWGSS Scholarships ndash Nov 28 FLEX
District Events CUE - LEC Field House ndash Oct 9 1200 or 215 Scholarship Workshop ndash REMSS ndash Oct 15 700 pm
Counsellors
Ms Kifiak ldquoAndashGrdquo Ms Twemlow + Mr Adrian ldquoHndashLrdquo Ms Seymour ldquoMndashPrdquo Ms Docherty ldquoQndashZrdquo
Career Advisor Leyla Balouch
Quick Reference Resource List
People Resources
Career Advisor
Ms Leyla Balouch Loc 439 lbalouchsd35bcca
Computer Operator (Transcripts) Ms Kalynn Loc 234 kkalynnsd35bcca
Grad Secretary (Tickets Gown) Ms Sargeant Loc 230 asargeantsd35bcca
Counsellors
Ms Kifiak (A-G) Loc 237 dkifiaksd35bcca
Ms Twemlow (H-L) Loc 290 rtwemlowsd35bcca
Mr Adrian (H-L + Athletes) Loc 272 iadriansd35bcca
Ms Seymour (M-P) Loc 238 dseymoursd35bcca
Ms Docherty (Q-Z) Loc 235 sdochertysd35bcca
TradesTech Department Head
Mr McKay Loc 233 dmckaysd35bcca
Electronic Resources
Gator News for Grads
Bi-monthly Emailed to Grads + Parents
GatorFutures Twitter Up-coming opportunities and deadlines WGSS Careers Twitter Career + Volunteer opportunities
Websites Counselling amp Careers Website Graduation + Post-Secondary Resources
WGSS Career Centre Website Career Resources and Opportunities District Scholarship Website Scholarship Handbook and Database
Learning Opportunities
Post-Secondary Recruitment Visits
See Calendar on CounsellingCareers Website CUE at Langley Event Centre Field House Oct 9 BC Post-Secondary Mini-Fair at WGSS ndash Nov 1 FLEX
Scholarship Presentations WG
NationalNomination Scholarships ndash Sept 19 FLEX How to Write a Scholarship Essay ndash Sept 26 FLEX How to FindApply for Scholarships ndash Oct 8 FLEX DistrictWGSS Scholarships ndash Nov 28 FLEX
District Events CUE - LEC Field House ndash Oct 9 1200 or 215 Scholarship Workshop ndash REMSS ndash Oct 15 700 pm
Counsellors
Ms Kifiak ldquoAndashGrdquo Ms Twemlow + Mr Adrian ldquoHndashLrdquo Ms Seymour ldquoMndashPrdquo Ms Docherty ldquoQndashZrdquo
Career Advisor Leyla Balouch