ApplyAlberta sessions at BRSD schools in September & October
ApplyAlberta sessions were or are being offered this fall in each BRSD high school. It is recommended for students to consider applying early for many programs. See your career counsellor or review the institution websites for admission details such as
- Admission dates and deadlines
- Competitive requirements (some require additional pieces as well that need to be completed early)
- Non-Competitive Programs (first qualified, first accepted)
- Early admission scholarships
OPEN HOUSES!
Money, Money, Money!
We hear many inquiries about where to find scholarships because school is expensive! Here are a five tips to get started:
1. Check out the 'Funding Your Education' page in the HS Plus Website.
2. Rutherford Scholarship - students apply when their final Gr. 12 grades are available and they are ACCEPTED into their chosen program (usually August after Gr. 12). Remember, there are two levels of funds - one for 75%+ average and one for 80%+ average. If you are unsure if you qualify, check with your career counsellor.
3. Scholarship websites - so many out there! Students complete a survey and the websites emails the scholarships that could be for you. Here are some websites.
4. Local Scholarships - most BRSD high schools have some award or scholarships available in the spring. Listen to announcements for your community's local scholarships and how you apply.
5. Institution Scholarships - many institutions have early admission scholarships or leadership scholarships. These are often due December 1st and may involve additional applications. Do your RESEARCH! Those applying to the WF MacDonald (graduates of Daysland, a Camrose County north school such as Bawlf, New Norway or Bashaw) or Camrose Comp and attended a rural school in earlier years - the DEADLINE is October 31!
The money is there for you, but you may have to do some work to get it!
Casper Exam
- This is a situational virtual exam required by many nursing and education faculties and completed at home with stable WIFI.
- Click on the visual for additional information, but be SURE to check out each institutions requirements and deadlines.
- SIGN UP EARLY for the CASPER otherwise your application decision will be delayed.
Personal Profile or Entrance Essays
- Limited Alberta schools require this, but some out of province institutions require a personal profile or entrance essay.
- We suggest you complete it all on Google Docs first, then copy and paste your responses in ONE sitting after you have edited your copy.
- Examples in your responses that relate clearly to the questions will help the entrance committee see who you are as a whole person.
Trades Applications & Training
- Those applying to certificate or diploma trades programs use ApplyAlberta. Applications open October 1.
- If you are a registered apprentice, you will apply in the SPRING through MYTRADESECRETS which is also found in the Alberta.ca website.
- You start with "How to register for Classes" and use the "Class Catalogue" to find your chosen training period. Confused? Check with your career counsellor for further assistance.
STAND OUT from the CROWD and achieve your dreams!
Separate yourself from other applications by including volunteer work, leadership, and/or community involvement in your entrance essay, resume or personal profile. Are you part of a school group? Are you on a team? Have you helped out at a community BBQ? Even paid work will show initiative and committment to a admission or scholarship committee. Be descriptive about your contribution to school or community, and how that experience taught you various life skills such as communication, delegation, and problem solving. Check out more information about volunteerism in the in the HSPlus Website.
BRSD Career Counselling
Email: careercounselling@brsd.ab.ca
Website: BRSDHSPLUS
Instagram: hsplusbrsd