This two-hour workshop is designed to help grade 10 and 11 students and their parents prepare for 2015-2016 course planning. Melinda Giampietro, the President of Options Solutions, will walk students through the process of course selection.
The course will cover:
- An overview of the trends in post-secondary education.
- BC Ministry requirements for graduation.
- Usable admission courses versus non-usable admission courses.
- The requirements for various academic majors (Engineering, Science, Kinesiology, Business, etc).
- How requirements vary by province.
- How to keep as many doors open as possible and what to do if you don’t know what you want to study.
- Should I take AP, IB or honours courses? Should I do French Immersion?
- The myths of course planning (Do I need French 12?).
- Setting up a foundation for academic success at university, not just “getting in”.
- What marks should I shoot for to attend the institution where I want to go?
- How is course selection different if I am interested in attending an institution in the US or the UK?
The session will be interactive and dynamic. There will be a course simulation and also a thorough question and answer period. Students will leave with a clearer understanding of university requirements and what courses they need for post-secondary school admission.
Students are asked to bring a list of courses available at their school and a copy of their most recent report cards.
Dates: Locations:
Sat, January 17th 2:00 – 4:00 PM South Surrey office (210-15252 32nd Ave)
Sat, January 24th 1:30 – 3:30 PM West Vancouver office (303-1549 Marine Dr)
Wed, January 28th 5:30 – 7:30 PM South Granville office (109-3195 Granville St)
To register, call the office at (604) 922-8456 or e-mail info@options-wp.chhdev.com. Space is limited!
