Navigating Post-Secondary Options and Applications for Grade 12 Students
Get a sneak peek into what your Grade 12 year holds, including guidance on post-secondary planning, application processes for UK and US institutions, scholarship opportunities, and important deadlines. Prepare for a year of decisions, applications, and exciting opportunities as you transition into the next phase of your academic journey.
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GRADE 11 GPS A preview of what s to come in your grade 12 year 4/12/2025 4/12/2025 GPS 2023 GPS 2023 1 1
WHAT IS GPS? GPS stands for Guide to Post-Secondary. The meetings take place at lunch and are held once a month. Things we will cover at the GPS meeting next year: - Transcripts and STS - Deadlines for applying to some BC post-secondaries - Updates on Post-Secondary/Info Nights - Scholarship information 4/12/2025 4/12/2025 GPS 2023 GPS 2023 2 2
APPLYING TO THE UK Use Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) to register and apply to all of the UK universities and colleges 1. Register with UCAS 2. Write personal statement. 3. Include strong written references. Undergraduate application for 2024 entry courses are open on May 16th 2023. Deadline: October 16th for courses at University of Oxford and Cambridge, Courses in medicine, veterinary medicine/science, and dentistry. MAKE SURE TO START EARLY! 4/12/2025 4/12/2025 GPS 2023 GPS 2023 3 3
APPLYING TO THE US When applying to most US Post secondary institutions you will find that you must fill in the Common Application (Common App) or Coalition, Powered by Scoir. Fill out application Pay the admission fee Write the SAT or ACT (find out if the institution you want to apply to needs the results) Most institutions want a Teacher Report (in most cases 2 reports) Start early Some institutions have Early Admissions and may want the application by Nov. 1 (or even earlier) check with the school s webpage The institution will be asking for Mid Year reports 4/12/2025 4/12/2025 GPS 2023 GPS 2023 4 4
SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER! 4/12/2025 4/12/2025 GPS 2023 GPS 2023 5 5
