What is Post-Secondary? Any education that takes place after High School
There are private and public institutions. There are colleges, universities, vocational schools and institutes
Colleges may have undergraduate degrees – smaller classes, less expensive
Universities have undergraduate and graduate degrees – larger classes, more expensive
Accreditations offered at different Post-Secondary Schools
What is the BC Transfer Guide – www.bctransferguide.ca
It helps outline the transferability between Post-Secondary Institutions
BC Education Planner – www.educationplannerbc.ca
It helps you compare the different programs offered at various BC post-secondary institutions
Student Transcript Service BC – www.studenttranscripts.gov.bc.ca
Follow the prompts to have your transcripts sent to the correct post-secondary institutions
Degree programs typically require 120 credit hours (most courses are 3 credits)
A 4-year degree is just an average, based on someone taking 30 credits (@10 classes) per year.
**You don’t need to finish a degree in 4 years, you can take more or less time, depending on how many classes you take in a year.**
“There’s not only one way to get to where you need to go.”
Limited intake programs: only a set number of students accepted, and usually your classes are laid out for you.
Open intake programs: provide more options and more students are accepted.
How can I pay for school?
You can get a Student Loan (0% interest until after you graduate, usually starts to need to be paid back 6 months after graduation)
BC student loans
Canadian student loans
Work experience while learning?
Consider if the schools you are applying to offer Co-op programs
How can I give myself the best chance to get into a variety of schools?
Make sure you do well in English 12. Most programs / schools have a requirement of Eng 12.
Scholarships: FILL IN THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION! (Can be found in the Counselling Office)
There are private and public institutions. There are colleges, universities, vocational schools and institutes
Colleges may have undergraduate degrees – smaller classes, less expensive
Universities have undergraduate and graduate degrees – larger classes, more expensive
Accreditations offered at different Post-Secondary Schools
- Certificates
- Diplomas
- Undergraduate / Bachelor's degree
- Graduate / Master's degree
- Red Seal Degree – Highly experiential (specific to trades)
- Doctorate / PhD
- Cost?
- Proximity to home?
- Length of Program?
- Class size?
- Does the program offer what you are looking for?
What is the BC Transfer Guide – www.bctransferguide.ca
It helps outline the transferability between Post-Secondary Institutions
BC Education Planner – www.educationplannerbc.ca
It helps you compare the different programs offered at various BC post-secondary institutions
Student Transcript Service BC – www.studenttranscripts.gov.bc.ca
Follow the prompts to have your transcripts sent to the correct post-secondary institutions
Degree programs typically require 120 credit hours (most courses are 3 credits)
A 4-year degree is just an average, based on someone taking 30 credits (@10 classes) per year.
**You don’t need to finish a degree in 4 years, you can take more or less time, depending on how many classes you take in a year.**
“There’s not only one way to get to where you need to go.”
Limited intake programs: only a set number of students accepted, and usually your classes are laid out for you.
Open intake programs: provide more options and more students are accepted.
How can I pay for school?
You can get a Student Loan (0% interest until after you graduate, usually starts to need to be paid back 6 months after graduation)
BC student loans
Canadian student loans
Work experience while learning?
Consider if the schools you are applying to offer Co-op programs
How can I give myself the best chance to get into a variety of schools?
Make sure you do well in English 12. Most programs / schools have a requirement of Eng 12.
Scholarships: FILL IN THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION! (Can be found in the Counselling Office)