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 * Post-Secondary Education Checklist **

Many high school students don’t begin to consider their options until their Grade 12 year. It is in your best interest to start thinking about university/college much earlier than that. We encourage students in grades 9 and 10 to begin thinking about what their interests may be, and to keep their grades up so their options for university/college programs are not limited. The checklist below lists steps to becoming a university/college student.

If you are in Grade 11: September – December


 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Ensure that you are taking the appropriate prerequisite courses for grade 12 ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Attend the //Post Secondary Expo// (Nov) ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Contact university/college recruitment office to discuss your opportunities and options ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Attend an //Open House// or visit a university/college campus ||

April


 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Carefully select your grade 12 courses considering your post-secondary options ||

If you are in Grade 12: September – December


 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Ensure that you are taking appropriate grade 12 courses for college or university admission and are familiar with the competitive admission average ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Check the application, portfolio, and audition deadlines ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Attend the //Post Secondary Expo// (Nov.) to speak with a college/university representative, or ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Set up a campus visit appointment that will include a one-on-one session with an advisor to discuss program requirements, scholarships, and campus life ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Apply for space in residence ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Complete a transcript request form (available in the guidance office) ||

January/February/March


 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Apply for admission (for most programs) by March ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Apply online or with a paper application which is available from the guidance office ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Apply for specific university/college scholarships (check deadlines carefully) ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Attend Guidance Department's presentation on Local and Regional Scholarships, and pick applications (online or paper) ||

April/May/June


 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Attend Government Financial Aid Information Session @ St. Stephen High School Library and Student Line of Credit Information Session @ St. Stephen High School (TBA) ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Apply for local and regional scholarships ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Submit all documentation by the deadline indicated on your offer letter ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Inform the guidance department where your final transcript is to be sent ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Inform the guidance department of scholarship winnings and entrance scholarships ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Attend student presentation @ St. Stephen High School //What I Wish I Had Known// (May) ||


 * September – October **
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Attend orientation activities ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Begin classes – get involved on campus! ||
 * [[image:spartanhead.gif width="16" height="19" caption="bullet"]] || Having difficulties?? See your faculty advisor ||