Post-Secondary Scholarship Information and Admission Requirements Overview
Explore valuable insights into post-secondary education, scholarship information, admission requirements for top universities like UBC, SFU, UVic, and BCIT. Discover average admissions scores and essential courses for various programs. Gain advice from current post-secondary students on navigating the application process and succeeding in higher education. Acknowledge and respect the Indigenous territories of Katzie, Kwantlen, and Semiahmoo First Nations.
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POST SECONDARY & SCHOLARSHIP INFO.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We respectfully acknowledge that we are here on the traditional, unceded and shared territories of the Katzie, Kwantlen and Semiahmoo First Nations, the stewards of this land since time immemorial. We highlight this history knowing that relationships and partnerships based upon respect with the Indigenous peoples of this land are important for truth and reconciliation.
Agenda Guest Presentations Admission Requirements Application Process Scholarships
Gurleen Bahia, Jomana Morkous & Dannon Sturn Where are you now in your journey? How did you get to this place? Advice for high school students on application process (university and/or scholarship) Advice on how to succeed and enjoy life as a post secondary student What do you wish you d known in high school that you now know?
Admission Requirements UBC SFU Uvic Kwantlen BCIT
UBC sciences Eng. 11/Eng. 11 First Peoples, Eng. 12/Eng. First Peoples 12; Language or Language waiver/Indigenous Lang. 11 (not intro Lang. 11) Pre-Calc. 11/Math Foundations 12, Pre-Calc. 12 (67% minimum) Chem. 11, Physics 11 (may be waived with 86%+ in senior Math/Chem) One of: Biology 12, Chem. 12 or Physics 12 ENGINEERING: Same as above + Chem 12 & Physics 12 (Outstanding candidates missing Chem/Physics 12 are encouraged to apply)
Admissions Averages What s the average for incoming first-year students at UBC? UBC Vancouver: 90 92% UBC Okanagan: 86-88%
SFU Sciences Minimum of 5 Approved Grade 12 Courses Eng. 11/Eng. 11 First Peoples, Eng. 12/Eng. First Peoples 12; (min 70%) Language or Language waiver/Indigenous Lang. 11 (not intro Lang. 11) Social Studies 11/ Any approved Socials 12 Pre-Calc. 11/Foundations 11, Pre-Calc. 12 Chem. 11, Physics 11 (may be waived with 86%+ in senior Math/Chem) Two of: Biology 12/Chem. 12/Physics 12/Calculus 12 ENGINEERING: Same as above + Chem 12/Physics 11/Precalc 12/Calculus12 with competitive average
UVIC Sciences Eng. 11/Eng. 11 First Peoples, Eng. 12/Eng. First Peoples 12 (67% minimum) Approved Social Studies 11/12 Pre-Calc. 11 & Pre-Calc. 12 (67% minimum) Chem. 11 & Physics 11, + 2 Approved Science 12 courses ENGINEERING: Same as above but must have Pre-Calc 12 (73% minimum), Chem 12 or Physics 12 + approved academic Grade 12
Kwantlen Polytechnic University: Sciences BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BIOLOGY: Eng. 11/Eng. 11 First Peoples, Eng. 12/Eng. First Peoples 12 (B minimum) Biology 11 & 12 recommended, Chem 12 C+; Pre-calc Math C+; Physics 12 (Pass) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: APPLICATIONS of MATHEMATICS Eng. 11/Eng. 11 First Peoples, Eng. 12/Eng. First Peoples 12 (B minimum) Chem 11/Chem 12 C+; Pre-calc Math C+; Physics 12 (Pass)
BCIT Tech diploma programs Trades Professional programs (aviation; marine) All programs have unique admissions requirements Please see BCIT web site for details
Transferring from KPU/Langara/Douglas UBC strongly recommends 24 transferrable credits. Use the UBC transfer credit search tool to verify how your courses transfer to UBC CHECK pre-requisites of program you are wanting to transfer to REGULARLY!
APPLY! Check University websites for instructions Be aware of DEADLINES!
Marks submission DL COURSE DEADLINES NOTE: universities may request interim marks for grade 12 courses, usually based on 50% course completion. SAIL will not provide interim marks based on less than 50% of course completion unless requested by university admissions staff. For mid-March interim deadlines, students must complete 50% of online course by January 13th work submission deadline
DL course deadlines NOTE: THESE ARE UNDER REVIEW. PLEASE CONSULT UNIVERSITY WEBSITES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION UBC : June 30th(June 10th work submission deadline; interim grades mid March) SFU: June 30th(June 10th work submission deadline) UVIC: June 30th(interim grades by March 15th) Students must have completed all their coursework by these deadlines.
Application Form: Personal Profile Usually a short essay outlining the following: What s important to you Your significant achievements The challenges you ve overcome What you ve learned from your experiences
Profile Evaluation ENGAGEMENT & ACCOMPLISHMENT: How do you pursue your interests & manage your responsibilities? LEADERSHIP: How have your responsibilities & activities benefited others/the community? SUBSTANCE & VOICE: A detailed, meaningful response that is genuine & unique
Living in Residence or Commuting?
Other Expenses Computer Room fridge & fridge stuff Snacks Fan Transit Fun $!
Scholarships University specific (entrance scholarships) District (surrey schools scholarship database) National (scholarshipscanada.com) for example Scholarship and Awards Information Booklet is available on our website along with Surrey Schools Scholarship and Bursary application package APPLY!!!
Important! It is ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT for students and parents to be very aware of deadlines and not leave things until the last minute to apply for University and/or Scholarships It may be difficult for school and university staff to assist last minute applications.
Thank you & all the best! If you have any questions or would like a copy of this presentation, please contact Mrs. Enns: enns_m@surreyschools.ca or Mr Sturn: sturn_dana@surreyschools.ca
