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Letter to Parents of Grade 12 Students

Letter to Parents of Grade 12 Students

Applying for Post-Secondary Programs can be a daunting task, but it need not be. Students should realize that universities and colleges want students to enter their programs and will accommodate them providing they meet basic requirements and deadlines.

Most students leaving HRHS enter the University of Alberta, the University of Saskatchewan or Lakeland College. In the recent past, we have had students go on to the University of Lethbridge, Augustana, NAIT, SAIT, and SIAST.

Be aware of deadlines for applying to these institutions. For most programs at the University of Alberta and the University of Saskatchewan, May 1st is the application deadline, although this may vary for certain programs. If you have not looked into this yet, you should do so immediately. Lakeland College will accept applications up to September 1st for their University Studies program; however students are advised to apply much earlier than that.

Students are also advised to consider applying to more than one institution in the event they are not accepted at the location of their first choice. You will have to pay an application fee, but this is preferable to not being able to attend a post-secondary program at all.

What Happens Once You Apply? Once you have applied, the institution will notify you as to your status. Typically there are three categories:

• Conditional Acceptance - Usually granted if the applicant meets the requirements of the program. Your second term marks must remain at an acceptable level in order to receive final acceptance.
• Waiting List - You may be placed on a waiting list for a particular program if the course is over-subscribed. If placements open up, you may be accepted however you will want to be investigating other options in the event this does not occur. Apply to another institution, college or unclassified studies.
• Non-Acceptance - If you are not accepted into the program you desire, try to register as an unclassified student or apply to another program.

What are transcripts and how do I get them? All post-secondary institutions will require transcripts when you apply and will ask for a final transcript after your final marks have been submitted. Your final acceptance will be based upon your final transcript. The counseling office can provide you with a current transcript which will serve the purpose of making initial application. We can also provide you with a request form from Saskatchewan Learning to have a final official transcript sent to the post-secondary institution of your choice. This request should be made no later than June 23rd. See Mr. Steuart for these forms.

Student Loan Applications - Available from the counseling office, but usually do not arrive unit May or even June. Students will be notified when they arrive or please ask us.

2010 Dates to Note

Monday, January 11, 2010
HRHS Scholar’s Society Meeting in Computer Lab 136 at 12:00 noon. Students will be guided through two excellent websites pertaining to scholarships and awards. All grade 12 students are welcome to attend.

Thursday, January 28, 2010
An admissions officer from the University of Saskatchewan will be at HRHS to assist students with applications and entrance awards applications. Interested students will meet in Computer Lab 215 at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010
HRHS will be hosting an application seminar with an admissions officer from the University of Alberta. Interested students will meet in Computer Lab 136 at 10:45 am.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Rutherford Scholarship Application Clinic. Eligible Alberta-based students will meet to complete their Rutherford Scholarship applications. Location to be announced.

Friday, April 2, 2007 (before or after grad meeting, come on in)
Topic: Local Scholarship Applications/Rutherford Scholarships (AB only)
Location: Holy Rosary Library and Computer Labs

Please watch this website for further dates as they become available.