Post-Secondary

Thinking of attending university, college or trade school? Good. Studies have shown that employment income is directly linked to educational attainment. Why settle for minimum wage? Complete a one or two year career program and improve your chances of securing a better paying job. Maybe an apprenticeship program is more to your liking or possibly a four year university degree. Explore all your post-secondary options to find the one that suits you best and will provide you with a good standard of living on completion. Invest in yourself! Post-secondary education pays.

Not sure how to get started? Visit the Career Centre and have a look at some of the following publications for general information about applying to a post-secondary institution and the different you can receive.



There are many post-secondary institutions and programs to choose from, so the document might help you make decisions about the school and program that's best for you.

__UBC PERSONAL PROFILE__: If you're applying to UBC, you must complete a Personal Profile. Here are some tips and suggestions to help you prepare your responses.



__STUDENT TRANSCRIPT SERVICES (STS)__ : Student Transcript Services is an online application for students to view your marks, scholarships and transcripts and **send transcripts to post-secondary institutions**. To access the service, go to the Ministry of Education's transcripts and certificates website at [|www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca].

Please note that you must register for a BC Government Account (a BCeID). You will need your 9-digit Personal Education Number (PEN#) in order to do so. You can find this number of any report card. After you register for a BCeID, follow the system prompts and register for a STS. Finally, log into the StudentTranscriptsService using your BCeID. From your STS Dashboard, you will be able to make post-secondary institution selections, view your transcripts and send transcripts to the post-secondary institutions of your choice.

If you apply for early admission, you can complete the form prior to May 1 and preliminary transcript information will be sent to the schools of your choice. This report will NOT include interim marks for courses in progress. The deadline to have your FINAL transcript information sent is July 15. You only have to complete this process one time. Find the instructions here:



Think you might like to study in a different country? Costs to study abroad vary from country to country. Tuition fees paid as an international student can be higher than those you would pay to a BC post-secondary school as a domestic student. You need to research tuition and accommodation costs at international schools to determine if it's a viable option for you. Depending on the country, your host university may have a different credit system. At many BC post-secondary institutions, most courses are worth 3 credits. One course at your host university may not necessarily equal one course at a BC school! Make sure you understand the credit system of the universities to which you apply.

Click on the **Go** **Abroad! Guide** to begin your journey of discovery!

WEBSITES:

[|EDUCATION PLANNER] Great site that contains information about BC public post-secondary schools. This is a good place to start if you're not exactly sure what program you want to apply to or which schools offer a program you are interested in. It allows you to compare schools and make informed decisions about your education choices. Check it out! [|WHAT CAN I DO WITH A DEGREE IN .... ?] "One major, endless possibilities." A great site by SFU Career Services [|UNIVERSITY STUDY]: Explore universities, program of studies, plan for University; tuition information, financial assistance programs and more! [|ACADEMIC INVEST]: This is a very good site to discover careers you can pursue based on your field of study & find scholarships and jobs related to your major. Definitely worth a look! <span style="font-family: &#39;Lucida Sans Unicode&#39;,&#39;Lucida Grande&#39;,sans-serif;">[|LABOUR MARKET OUTLOOK]: BC Labour projections and job forecasts to 2024! Find out the top-trending professions. <span style="font-family: &#39;Lucida Sans Unicode&#39;,&#39;Lucida Grande&#39;,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">[|GRAD PLANNER BC] Ministry of Education Grad Planner for 2017/2018: grad requirements, exams & awards and scholarships <span style="font-family: &#39;Lucida Sans Unicode&#39;,&#39;Lucida Grande&#39;,sans-serif;">[|BC DOGWOOD PLANNER]: This is the companion document to the GRAD PLANNER. Information about grad requirements, exams, transcripts and more. <span style="font-family: &#39;Lucida Sans Unicode&#39;,&#39;Lucida Grande&#39;,sans-serif;">[|BC STUDENTS' OUTCOMES]: Student Outcomes Survey: level of satisfaction with educational experience & career outcomes. Salary info. Check out the interactive DASHBOARD! <span style="font-family: &#39;Lucida Sans Unicode&#39;,&#39;Lucida Grande&#39;,sans-serif;">[|ASSOCIATE DEGREE: What's That?] : A general guide to understanding (2 year) BC Associate Degrees <span style="font-family: &#39;Lucida Sans Unicode&#39;,&#39;Lucida Grande&#39;,sans-serif;">[|BC TRANSFER GUIDE] Discover how courses transfer between post-secondary institutions <span style="font-family: &#39;Lucida Sans Unicode&#39;,&#39;Lucida Grande&#39;,sans-serif;">[|ASSOCIATION FOR CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION]Find out if the school you're considering offers co-op programs to provide you with paid, relevant experience to help finance your continued studies <span style="font-family: &#39;Lucida Sans Unicode&#39;,&#39;Lucida Grande&#39;,sans-serif;">[|TRADES TRAINING BC] BC's Public Post-Secondary Trades Training programs : view schedules offered by the member institutions <span style="font-family: &#39;Lucida Sans Unicode&#39;,&#39;Lucida Grande&#39;,sans-serif;">[|EDUCATION QUALITY ASSURANCE (EQA)]Look for the Ministry of Education EQA seal to recognize **private** post-secondary institutions that meet quality assurance standards. <span style="font-family: &#39;Lucida Sans Unicode&#39;,&#39;Lucida Grande&#39;,sans-serif;">[|COLLEGE BOARD]A U.S. not-for-profit association. The //Understanding (college) Majors and Occupations// section covers 50 main categories that branch out into more specialized areas of study. Each profile offers down-to-earth information about the area of study & skills gained. Worth having a look. <span style="font-family: &#39;Lucida Sans Unicode&#39;,&#39;Lucida Grande&#39;,sans-serif;">[|OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK:] U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics. Find out the highest paying, highest growth, median pay (2012) and more. Lots of info. <span style="font-family: &#39;Lucida Sans Unicode&#39;,&#39;Lucida Grande&#39;,sans-serif;">[|PAID EDUCATION WITH THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES] One of the key benefits of joining the Forces is paid education.