Slides from DSS Career Advisor, Kim Jew at Course Planning Information Night.

1. CAREER ADVISOR: MS. JEW
kjew@deltasd.bc.ca
Website: deltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com
Power point available on website

2. LADDERING YOUR WAY TO
APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRADES
 Post Secondary education that combines paid, work-
based training with technical training in a classroom
or shop setting
 Apprenticeships can range from 1 to 5 years but most
require 4 years to complete

3. DURING HIGHSCHOOL
o ACE IT programs = School based training
o SSA (Secondary School Apprenticeship)
AFTER HIGHSCHOOL
o A Pre-apprenticeship Foundation program or
training with an Employer
o Trade programs (BCIT) have continuous enrolment,
waitlists should be researched. Students may want
to consider writing Pre-tests in Grade 11 or 12 to
enhance wait list opportunities

4. ACE IT
Construction – North Delta Secondary
Electrician – North Delta Secondary
(BCIT Satellite Campus)
Auto Service Technician 1 – Seaquam
Professional Cook – Seaquam
Carpenter – North Delta Secondary
Baking & Pastry Arts – VCC
Horticulture Technician – Kwantlen
Metal Fabricator – BCIT
Millwright – Kwantlen
Motorcycle Technician – BCIT
Plumber – Kwantlen
Welder - Kwantlen
Auto Refinishing Prep – VCC
Mason/Bricklayer – Kwantlen
Painter Decorator – Finishing Trades
Institute
SSA
Industry Training
Up to 16 credits
Opportunity to receive
$1000 scholarship
See Mr. De Pieri for
more information

5. What is it?
Training to prepare students for entry-level employment in a trade area of their
choice.
Where can I apply?
Most schools offering trade programs have FOUNDATION programs:
o BCIT
o Kwantlen Polytechnic University
o Vancouver Community College
Apprenticeship
Upon completion of a program, students may seek employment as apprentices.
Also receive their Level 1 training certification
Trades Discovery Program at BCIT for men and women
16 week training program in approximately 20 different technical and trades
fields (must write pre-test in English, Math & Mechanical reasoning)
Currently waitlist for Winter 2015

6. UBC
English 11
Language 11
Pre Calculus 11 OR
Foundations Math 12
Science 11
English 12
3 Approved
academic Grade 12
courses
Faculty
of Arts
Minimum English
grade for admission
70% either English 11
or English 12
(includes provincial
exam) Vancouver
campus only

7. UBC
Faculty of
Science
Faculty of
Applied Science
English 11
English 11
Language 11
Language 11
Pre Calculus 11
Pre Calculus 11
Chemistry 11
Chemistry 11
Physics 11
Physics 11
English 12
English 12
Pre Calculus 12
Chemistry 12
Science 12 (Physics,
Chem, Bio, Geology)
Physics 12
One approved academic
Grade 12 course
Pre Calculus 12
Calculus 12 recommended
Minimum 67% Math 12
Students attending school across
Canada will most likely require
Calculus 12 for Engineering
Science and Business programs

8. UBC
Faculty of
Commerce
Faculty of Education
School of Kinesiology
English 11
English 11
Pre Calculus 11
Pre Calculus 11 or
Foundations Math 12
Language 11
Language 11
Science 11
Science 11
English 12
English 12
Pre Calculus 12
One of Pre Calculus 12,
Bio 12, Chem 12, Geology
12, Physics 12
2 approved academic
Grade 12 courses
1 approved academic
Grade 12 course

9. UBC
Approved Academic Grade 12 courses
Advanced Placement courses
BC First Nations Studies 12
Biology 12
Calculus 12
Chemistry 12
Computer Information Systems 12 (except UBC
Vancouver)
Computer Programming 12 (except UBC Vancouver)
Economics 12
English Literature 12
English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
Français Langue 12 or French 12 (not both)
Geography 12 (SFU, UBC O, UVIC will accept as an
approved Science but not UBC Van)
Geology 12
German 12, Japanese 12, Mandarin 12, Punjabi 12,
Spanish 12
History 12
Language 12 taught in any BC school but not
challenge exams
Law 12
Pre-Calculus 12
Physics 12
Social Justice 12 (except UBC Vancouver)
Sustainable Resources 12 (except UBC Vancouver)
SFU – Add to the list
 Any Challenge Exam 12
 Comparative Civilizations 12
 Philosophy 12 (must be a 4 credit
course)
 Foundations Math 12
UVIC – Add to the list
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Any Challenge Exam 12
Comparative Civilizations 12
Foundations of Math 12
Fine Art 12 (for the Fine Arts
Faculty only
Universities in BC require English 12 and 3
additional Grade 12 courses however, some
universities across Canada require 4 additional
courses

10. UBC Okanagan
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of
Science
English 11
English 11
Chemistry 11
Science 11
Pre Calculus 11
Math 11
No second language
requirement
No second language
requirement
English 12
English 12
3 approved academic
Grade 12 courses
Pre Calculus 12
1 approved course from Physics
12, Chem 12, Bio 12, Geology 12,
Geography 12 and 1 approved
academic grade 12 course

11. UBC Okanagan
School of
Nursing
Human
Kinetics
English 11
English 11
Chemistry 11
Chemistry 11
Biology 11 (new)
Physics 11
Pre-Calculus 11 OR
Foundations Math
12
Pre-Calculus 11
English 12
English 12
Biology 12
Biology 12
Pre-Calculus 12
Chemistry 12 (new)
On other approved
academic Gr. 12 course
One other approved
Gr 12 course
New
Changes
for 2015

12. SFU
SFU will accept a beginners language 11
Faculty of
Arts
Faculty of
Science
English 11
English 11
Pre Calculus 11
Language 11 (can be
beginners)
Language 11
Pre Calculus 11 OR
Foundations Math 11
Chemistry 11
Physics 11
Science 11
English 12
3 approved
academic Grade
12 courses
Kinesiology is
in the Science
Faculty
English 12
Pre Calculus 12
Two of: Bio 12, Chem 12,
Physics 12, Geology 12,
Geography 12

13. SFU
Faculty of Applied
Sciences
Faculty of
Business
English 11
Pre Calculus 11
Language 11
Physics & Chemistry 11
English 11
Language 11
Pre Calculus 11
Science 11
English 12
Pre Calculus 12
Physics 12
English 12
Chemistry 12
Pre Calculus 12
Calculus 12
recommended
2 approved academic
Grade 12 courses

14. SFU Math Requirement
 To satisfy the quantitative skills requirement all applicants must
present a minimum grade of 70% in the applicable math course
required for admission.
 Applicants with a grade of 60-69% must either:
 Score a 70% (20/30) on a Diagnostic Skills Exam
Or
 Achieve at least a “C” grade in a Foundational Course within the
1st 30 credits at SFU.
 Students with less than 60% will be denied admission

15. SFU Literacy Requirement
 All students must demonstrate their competence in English literacy as
part of the admission process. This can be demonstrated through
achievement in grade 12 courses, transfer courses or by other means.
Students who do not meet these targets may still be accepted but will
be required to take a foundational learning course to review and
improve their skills.
 A grade of 75% or higher in Eng 12 (after provincial exams) or Eng lit 12,
you have met this requirement.
 A grade of 60-74% before you are admitted to SFU, you must score a 4
or better on the essay portion of the LPI and 50% on parts 1-3, or be
required to take a Foundation of Academic Literacy course once you are
at SFU.
 Note: Students with below 60% will not be admitted

16. UVIC
Faculty of
Social Sciences
Faculty of
Science
English 11
English 11
No second
language
requirement
Pre Calculus 11
Pre Calculus 11 or
Foundations Math 11
Chemistry 11
Science 11
Physics 11
English 12
English 12
Pre Calculus 12 (min 65%)
3 approved academic
Grade 12 courses
2 approved Science 12
courses (Bio, Physics,
Chem, Geology,
Geography

17. UVIC
Faculty of
Humanities
English 11
Pre Calculus or
Foundations Math 11
Science 11
Faculty of
Engineering
English 11
Pre Calculus 11
Physics 11
Chemistry 11
English 12
English 12
3 approved academic
Grade 12 courses
Pre Calculus 12 (78%)
Physics 12
1 approved academic Grade
12 course (Chemistry
recommended)

18. Online courses
UBC
 Must be 100% completed by Feb 1 if the student
wishes to use their Distributed Learning course in
the calculation of their competitive admission
average
 Distributed learning courses completed by June 30,
2015 can be used to meet pre-requisites but will not
be used in the calculation of their competitive
admission average
SFU & UVIC
 50% should be completed by end of March

19. DOUGLAS COLLEGE
Students are accepted with general entry requirements (English 12 “C” or its equivalent). Students
registered for the Associate of Arts degree limited program, course selection will be based on your
GPA: Eng 12, Pre Calculus or Foundations of Math 11 and one academic grade 12 course. Career
Programs will have additional pre-requisites
Students can transfer to a University after 24 credits
SFU/DOUGLAS Degree Program: areas of study – Arts, Social Sciences, Environment,
Science
 Pay Douglas tuition rates
 Smaller class sizes
 Transfer paperwork not required
CAPILANO UNIVERSITY
University Transfer Students are admitted based on their GPA of English 12 and three other
academic grade 12 courses.
Minimum 60% is required
Career programs will have additional pre-requisites
Students can transfer to another Post Secondary institution after 24 credits

20. Students are accepted with general entry requirements (High school graduation) for the Arts
and Science (General) University studies.
Career programs will have additional pre-requisites
Students can transfer to a University after 24 credits
Dietetics Program (admission requirements – high school graduation)
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Biology 1115 – Eng 12 C+
Chemistry 1120 – Chem 12 with A or B and Pre-Calculus 12 with C
English 1127 – Eng 12 80%
Calculus 1171 – Pre-Calculus 12 A
SFU/LANGARA Degree Program: move between both institutions to complete a BA
or BSC
 Pay Langara tuition rates
 Smaller class sizes
Langara and the University of Sussex:
Earn Bachelor of Laws LLB in a 5 year program
60 UT credits at Langara, earn a 3.1 gpa, to guarantee a seat at the U of Sussex

21. KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
Students are accepted with general entry requirements (English 12 “C” or its
equivalent). Students will need to obtain a “B” in English 12 and a C in Pre
Calculus or C+ Foundation of Math 11 in order to be admitted directly into a
Bachelor of Arts Program. Career programs will have additional pre-requisites
Students can transfer to another Post Secondary Institution after 24 credits
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Chemistry 11 - B
• Pre-Calculus Math 11 or Foundations Math 11 – B
• English 12 – B
• Biology 12 – B
• 16 students selected with the highest grade point average – currently students
are admitted with a 95% gpa
• Over 600 applicants per intake
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New Programs:
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science
Bachelor of Science, Major in Biology
Bachelor of Science, Major in Health Science
Bachelor of Horticulture Science, Major in Urban Ecosystems

22. BCIT
Each Technology Programs has specific requirements. Entrance is competitively based.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
o English 12 – B, Chemistry 11 – B, Biology 12 C+, Pre-Calculus 11 C+ or Pre Calculus 12 C or
Foundations Math 11 B or Foundations Math 12 C+ PLUS 30 Post Secondary credits
Civil Engineering
o English 12 – C+, Chemistry 12 C+, Physics 12 C+, Pre-Calculus 12 C+
Some programs are not accessible to students directly from high school
Heath Sciences Programs
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Nuclear Medicine, Occupational Heath and Safety, Medical Laboratory Science, etc
Competing with students who already have a 4 year Bachelor Degree
Some programs are now admitting students based on final Grade 11 marks
(confirmed offers) - must be enrolled in the required Grade 12 pre-requisite
courses
Trades program
Pre-Tests: Students in trade programs should consider writing pre-tests for Math and/or English to
access the waitlist prior to graduation
High school students cannot access waitlist until June of their graduating year

23. Nursing Programs in BC
UBC (Vancouver & Okanagan campus)
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Douglas College
Okanagan College
Thompson Rivers University
University of Fraser Valley
Langara College
Vancouver Island University
Camosun College
Selkirk College
College of the Rockies
University of Victoria
BCIT
Vancouver Community College
College of New Caledonia
University of Northern BC
Trinity Western University

24. ADMISSION AVERAGES
UBC Vancouver
UBC Okanagan
For all Faculties, students must obtain a
minimum gpa of 85% +
Last year, 60% of students who received an
offer had gpa 90-100%
Min. English grade 70% in either Eng 11 or 12
Personal Profile: used to assess
preparedness for university
mid to high 70’s
mid to high 80’s
high 70’s to low 80’s
If there is a big difference (20% or more)
between the English 12 course grade and
the provincial exam grade, UBC reserves
the right to use the exam grade only when
calculating gpa
SFU
UVIC
Humanities & Social Sciences
Engineering
Computer Science
Sciences
Fine Arts
Human & Social Development
Business (supplemental)
Health Info Science
General Admission
Nursing
Engineering
75-78%
84%
80%
80%
70-87%
80%
80%
75%
Arts & Social Science
Business (supplemental)
Education
Science
Applied Science
Communication, Art, Tech
82%
83%
90%
84%
84%
81-85%
Conditional offers were made on first term
grades of 88%

25. UBC: Personal Profile
Applicants to UBC are evaluated on a broad range of criteria. While
UBC is looking for academically strong students, their answers to the
Profile questions will demonstrate their preparedness for university
studies.
The Personal Profile allows them to tell UBC about the things that are
important to them: significant achievements, what they have learned
from their experiences, and challenges they’ve overcome.
Along with their academic achievements, the profile will be used to
determine their admissibility to UBC’s undergraduate programs.
There is no separate application for entrance scholarships and awards
so the online application is the only opportunity for them to tell UBC
about themselves. This is their opportunity to shine!

26. Universities outside of BC
 University of Alberta
 University of Toronto
 Early Admission based
 Business, Science and
on final Grade 11 marks
 Calculation of gpa based
on 5 academic Gr. 12
courses
 Science 12 courses not
available
Engineering programs
require Calculus 12
 University of Waterloo
 Repeat courses/policy:
some faculties reserve
right to reduce gpa by 35%

27. Associate Degree in Arts & Science
Fulfills the first 2 years of a 4 year undergraduate degree at a University
Douglas, Langara, Kwantlen, Capilano
Transfer to a university 3rd year
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Business Administration Diploma
Transfer to SFU 3rd year
Langara College
Human Kinetics Diploma
Transfer to UBC, SFU, UVIC 3rd year to complete a degree in
Kinesiology

28. University Transfer Programs
UBC
2 years
Langara College
2 years
SFU
2 years
UVIC
2 years
4 years
Bachelors
degree

29. SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
 The SAT is intended for students applying for admission to college or
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university in the US
The SAT measures verbal reasoning and mathematical problem solving
There are two tests: SAT for admission and the Subject test for
placement. Contact the colleges you are thinking of attending to find
out what tests to take
Register on line at www.collegeboard.com
Test dates:
March 8, May 3, June 7 2014
 Plan on taking the test at least 2-3 times
 Should take the test at least once by the end of Grade 11
 New Website for Athletes:
www.deltasdathleticscholarships.weebly.com

30. Tuition
College
• Approximately $2,700 per year plus books ($900-$1400), student fees
($300), etc for University transfer courses
• Career Programs vary according to each program. A 4 year Nursing
program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University will cost approximately
$40,000
University
• $5,000+ (depends on the program) per year plus books, student fees,
etc.
• To live on campus will cost approximately $8000-$10,000 per year
SFU/Langara/Douglas Degree Program
BCIT
• Approximately $5,900 per year plus books, student fees, etc for a 2 year
diploma program

31. What Do Students Do Now?
Career Centre
 Make an appointment to go over course selection
 Sign up sheet available at the Career Centre
 More information available on my website
 www.deltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com
 Office hours: Monday to Thursday 8:15-3:15
604-946-4194 Local 258
Email address: kjew@deltasd.bc.ca
Power point available on my website