GUIDANCE DEPT.

A TIME-LINE FOR GRADE 11 STUDENTS


Discuss various possibilities for next year with your parents. Mr. Corbett will provide you with a complete list of alternatives on his first visit.

Watch for signs of college and liaison visits. Sign up in Guidance for those which interest you. Don't forget to record these dates in your agenda book.

If you're applying to an American University, you may have to mail off your application before November 1st and speak to Mr. Corbett concerning any forms requiring staff input. Mr. Corbett has an internet hookup that can provide further information on the various U.S. universities.

Consider trying CAREER CRUISING or LIVE CAREER. Mr. Corbett will describe these tests to you in his first visit to your class.

For the top students, there is a very real possibility that you may be able to win a scholarship. Mr. Corbett will provide you with a complete list of scholarships you are eligible for.
Watch for information on CEGEP open houses and liaison visits from colleges and universities. Most of the visits will be scheduled before the end of December. WARNING: SOME OF THE DATES BELOW MAY CHANGE! CHECK THE BULLETIN BOARD OUTSIDE OF MR. CORBETT'S OFFICE REGULARLY.


SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER

SEPTEMBER 2008
September 10 Sign up for  SAT.   www.collegeboard.com
September Canadian Native Arts Foundation
September Mr. Corbett will visit all Grade 10 and 11 classes.
Sept. late Registration Sign up for Nov. 3 SAT

OCTOBER 2008
October 15 Sign up for December 6 SAT & Subject Tests
Wednesday, Oct. 18 Write PSAT (Grade 10 students)
Sunday Oct. 15 Vanier Open House 
Tuesday Oct. 15 Write PSAT (grade 10 students)
Saturday Oct. 25 John Abbott Open House     Noon - 4 PM.
Sunday Oct. 26 Dawson Open House 1 - 5 PM.
Sunday Nov 9 Marianopolis Open House.
October Canada Trust for Community Leadership http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship/index.jsp
October Canadian Merit Scholarship www.cmsf.ca
October CN Scholarships for Women CN Scholarship




NOVEMBER-DECEMBER

The deadline for some U.S. universities is often at the end of December.

Attend the board-wide Career Night in November. Last year there were over 90 trade and technology representatives eager to tell you and your parents all about various programs. THESE ARE AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE CEGEP-UNIVERSITY ROUTE. This year, representatives of all major universities have also been invited.

If you're thinking of a three year technology program, ask Mr. Corbett for a brochure and other information on the specific program.



NOVEMBER 2008
Sunday November 2 Champlain College St. Lambert Open House 1:00 - 4:00
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6 LBPSB CAREER DAY AT PIERREFONDS COMPREHENSIVE HIGH for grade 11s.
November 5 College Gerald Godin Open House 5:30 - 8:30  
November 7  Sign up for Dec. 6 SAT
November Zonta "Young Women in Public Affairs Award" www.zonta.org

DECEMBER 2008
December 6 Write SAT.
December 3 Sign up for January 24 SAT
December Millennium Scholarship www.millenniumscholarships.ca/
December "Discover the Stars Scholarship" http://www.wimcc.ca/
December House of Commons Page program www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/programs/pages/welcome-e.html
December Burger King Scholarship www.bkscholars.csfa.org
December Shad Valley http://www.shad.ca/
December Wendy's Scholarship www.wendysclassicachiever.ca



JANUARY

Mr. Corbett will visit your class and hand out a large package of information. This is the time you will be given detailed instructions on how to apply, as well as a review of where you can apply.

Keep listening for announcements. The last college liaison reps will probably come to Lakeside this month. Check with the Guidance office for available out-of-province university or college applications or addresses to contact for forms not available.
If you're considering the University of Ottawa, Acadia or the University of New Brunswick, remember their deadlines are often earlier than CEGEP's March 1st deadline.


JANUARY 2009
Saturday, January 24 Concordia University Open House  10AM - 4PM.
Saturday January 24 SAT Test Date
Sunday, january 25 McGill University Open House   10 AM - 4 PM
Late January CEGEP applications available from Mr. Corbett in Guidance
January Board of Trade Scholarship www.btmm.qc.ca
January Dupont Challenge Scholarship   Dupont
January Mensa Canada Scholarship www.mensacanada.ca/
January Phi Delta Kappa www.pdkintl.org
January Toyota Earth Day Scholarship www.earthday.ca/scholarship





FEBRUARY

As soon as you get your second term report, return the two sheets given out by Mr. Corbett in January, and pick up the application(s) of your choice. YOU WILL NOT GET AN APPLICATION UNTIL YOU RETURN THE TWO SHEETS.

The deadline is March 1, but it is recommended that you mail your application by February 15. Incomplete applications to John Abbott are returned. By mailing early you have two weeks to ensure that your application is complete and accurate. Some CEGEPs now allow you to apply online, but BE SURE TO MAIL WHAT IS REQUIRED.
If you're considering entering the work force after Secondary V, register now with Canada Manpower.

Information on summer jobs is posted in Guidance starting this month. Camps and towns start their hiring process in February.


FEBRUARY 2009
February 4 John Abbott Winter Open House   6:30 - 9 PM
Feb 1 Terry Fox Scholarship www.terryfox.org
 Feb 5 Champlain Open House # 2   7 to 9 PM
 Feb 9 Marianopolis Admissions Info. Session. 4 - 7:30.
 February 3 Vanier CEGEP Information Evening.  Time: TBA
February Discover the Stars http://www.wimcc.ca/
February Lester B. Pearson College of Pacific http://www.pearsoncollege.ca/
February Summer Language Bursary 


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MARCH

MARCH 2009
MARCH 1 CEGEP APPLICATION DEADLINE (Must be postmarked. if on-line -any pertinent data must have been sent and received.)
March Canadian Association of Principals www.cdnprincipals.org
March Canadian Foodservices Professionals Bursary  BURSARIES
March Canadian Native Arts Foundation
March Quebec Association of Retired Teachers www.qart.ca/foundation.html
March 11 SAT: Sign up for May 2.




APRIL

The CEGEP notification of conditional acceptance goes out from John Abbott. Those refused should talk with Mr. Corbett about second round applications.

APRIL 2009
April Rotary Club: Alan Liddiard Memorial Scholarship
April Fountainhead Contest www.aynrand.org/contests
April Garfield Weston Merit scholarship for Colleges http://www.gwmsc.ca/content/en/index.htm
April Montreal Hooked on School
April Top 20 Under 20 www.top20under20.ca
April 15  Sign up for June 6 SAT.



MAY- JUNE 2009


Second and third round notification will be sent out by John Abbott. Conditional acceptances are sent out by Dawson, Marianopolis and Vanier.

Mr. Corbett will visit classes and hand out information and applications for the QUEBEC LOANS AND BURSARIES PROGRAM. You may register online or by application available from Mr. Corbett. It is still recommended to do most of the application (paper or online) and then see your Awards Officer at the college/trade school. You should register before the end of June!

MAY  2009
Saturday May 2 SAT Test Date
May Canadian Golf Foundation Scholarship
May Carol Thomson Memorial Fund Scholarship http://www.ldac-taac.ca
May Essor Award Contest Essor
May Rotary Club: Allan Liddiard Scholarship
May Royal Bank Financial Lifeskills www.rbcroyalbank.com/lifeskills

JUNE 2009
Saturday June 7 SAT Test Date
June 30 Deadline to get in your Quebec Loans & Bursary application
June Founders memorial Scholarship (QPAT)



 


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