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Post Secondary Pathways – Which is the best choice for you?

• University, College, Collaborative Program (Both)

• Gap year

• Deferral

• Work Experience/Internship

• Volunteer – Community Service

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What’s trending?• Resurgence of Humanities • Interdisciplinary programs

eg. Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Mount Allison

• Internships/coop/global exchanges

• Flexibility of degree programmes

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ADMISSIONS

What do you need to be admissible?

Do you have the prerequisites?

What is the cut off range?

Do you have a passion for the content?

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ACADEMIC PROGRAM

What is the style of classes?

Are there exchanges, co-op programs, internships?

Can I major and minor in two different subjects?

Can I go abroad for a semester?

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Do I want to live on or off campus?

Is first year residence guaranteed to all applicants?

What are the different types of housing available to first year students?

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Scholarships

• Entrance- merit based - final overall grade average including English and pre-requisites- no application required

• HSC Nominated Scholarships- President and Chancellor Scholarships

• Corporate, Community, Government based on leadership, community service, academics

http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/

http://www.canlearn.ca/eng/planning/saving/scholarships.shtml

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HSC application process: Sept-December

Grad Meeting, Bundle Introduction•Student Questionnaire•Parent “Brag Sheet”•Individual meetings with Academic Counselors•University Representative Visits•Scholarship Information Session•HSC University Dialogues – October 20 for Parents and Students – 6:45 pm start in the VFC•October 8: HSC due date for Direct Entry (Med/Dentistry/Vet)•December 11: HSC due date for all regular post-secondary applications