January/February
- Start a post secondary file with important information: PEN number; SIN; list of volunteer activities; update your resume; obtain current letters of reference (have this information readily available, to support scholarship and post secondary school applications).
- Ensure your courses meet BC graduation requirements (80 credit minimum).
- Complete the student transcript form:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/transcripts-and-certificates
This will ensure your 2nd semester midterm marks, final marks & transcripts are sent to the post secondary institute automatically. Really important to complete.
- Research scholarship opportunities, and apply when appropriate:
- Apply to post secondary programs.
- www.educationplanner.ca to look at BC post secondary schools
- Apply for housing if needed
- Submit online marks (or ask Mrs. Munroe to submit paper based marks) if required
- Check for additional information that your post secondary school might require (essays, portfolios, reference letters, etc.)
- See Grad Zone on the GSS website for more scholarship information. Also, visit post secondary schools' financial aid webpage. Internal GSS scholarship applications will be available in March.
March
- Many universities/colleges will ask you to self-report grades
- Follow-up with the institution about any uncertainties (eg. Residence; marks; admission status; deadlines; paperwork, fees, etc)
- Internal Scholarship meeting with grade 12's
April
- GSS Internal Scholarship applications due
- District Authority Scholarship Presentations
- Some institutions will require you to send a registration deposit by the end of the month
- Grad eligibility list is posted
June
- Grad stage write-ups due to the office
- Grad Ceremonies and Prom!
- If needed apply for Student Loans: https://studentaidbc.ca/