Beyond Grade 12
We are also available to help you with your transition planning beyond Grade 12 – this conversation will begin in Grade 10 and will be outlined in your Learning Plan. We will use resources such as Career Cruising to ensure you are meeting the requirements for an Alberta High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Completion and help you plan for transition beyond high school. Your transition may include going straight into the world of work, continuing an apprentice program, or applying for post-secondary entrance and scholarships.
Robert Thirsk High School has resources to support your transition from high school to your continued learning.
October 2023, we provided a post-secondary transition session for students and families. Check out this for the information provided during this session.
- Scholarships
- Post-Secondary Planning
- myBlueprint is a great resource to investigate career and post-secondary options: www.myblueprint.ca/cbe Username: use your educbe email
For any questions feel free to connect with the Student Success Centre.
Post-Secondary Contact Information
Alberta-Based Post-Secondary Contact Info (ELAA)
Post-Secondary School | Contact Information | Application Information Link | Financial Aid Information |
Alberta University of the Arts | myfuture@auarts.ca | ||
Ambrose University | enrolment@ambrose.edu | ||
Athabasca University (Online) | shouldic@athabascau.ca | ||
Bow Valley College | info@bowvalleycollege.ca | ||
Burman University | christina@burmanu.ca | ||
Concordia University | recruitment@concordia.ab.ca | ||
Canadian Forces | info.calgary@forces.gc.ca | ||
Keyano College | rectuitment@keyano.ca | ||
The King’s University | admissions@kingsu.ca | ||
Lakeland College | hello@lakelandcollege.ca | ||
Lethbridge Polytechnic | futurestudent@lethpolytech.ca | ||
MacEwan University | recruiters@macewan.ca | ||
Medicine Hat College | info@mhc.ab.ca | ||
Mount Royal University | aro@mtroyal.ca | ||
NAIT | recruitment@nait.ca | ||
Norquest College | rebecca.stamper@norquest.ca | ||
Northern Lakes College | admissions@northernlakescollege.ca | ||
Northwestern Polytechnic | experience@nwpolytech.ca | ||
Old’s College | recruitment@oldscollege.ca | ||
Prairie College | admissions@prairie.edu | ||
RCMP | heath.bear@rcmp-grc.gc.ca | No Info Provided | |
Red Deer Polytechnic | Studentconnect@rdpolytech.ca | ||
SAIT | inquiry@sait.ca | ||
St. Mary’s University | visitus@stmu.ca | ||
University of Alberta | uab.ca/ask | ||
University of Calgary | calgary.recruiter@ucalgary.ca | ||
University of Lethbridge | inquiries@uleth.ca |
Out of Province Post-Secondary Contact Information
British Columbia
Post-Secondary School | Contact Information | Application Information Link | Financial Aid Information |
Camosun College | recruitment@camosun.ca | ||
Capilano University | recruitment@capilanou.ca | ||
Centre for Arts and Technology | csantos@digitalartschool.com | ||
College of the Rockies | jinglis@cotr.bc.ca | ||
Okanagan College | ncasano@okanagan.bc.ca | ||
Simon Fraser University | regionalmgr_lm@sfu.ca | ||
Thompson Rivers University | futurestudents@tru.ca | ||
Trinity Western University | admissions@twu.ca | ||
University of British Columbia | recruitment.ok@ubc.ca | ||
University of Northern BC | futurestudents@unbc.ca | ||
University of Victoria | joshanek@uvic.ca | ||
Vancouver Film School | admissions@vfs.com | ||
Vancouver Island University | connect@viu.ca |
Prairie Provinces
Post-Secondary School | Contact Information | Application Information Link | Financial Aid Information |
Saskatchewan Polytechnic | olson5354@saskpolytech.ca | ||
University of Manitoba | student_recruitment@umanitoba.ca | ||
University of Regina | Gurjinder.Lehal@uregina.ca | ||
University of Saskatchewan | Tina.zheng@usask.ca | ||
University of Winnipeg |
Ontario
Post-Secondary School | Contact Information | Application Information | Financial Aid Information |
Brock University | futurestudent@brocku.ca | ||
Carleton University | liaison@carleton.ca | ||
King’s (Western) University | |||
Lakehead University | Tori.white@lakeheadu.ca | ||
McMaster University | liaison@mcmaster.ca | ||
Queen’s University | admission@queensu.ca | ||
Royal Military College of Canada | admissions@rmc.ca | ||
Toronto Metropolitan University | ssobolewski@torontomu.ca | ||
Trent University | discovertrent@trentu.ca | ||
University of Guelph | National@uoguelph.ca | ||
University of Ottawa | liaison@uottawa.ca | ||
University of Toronto | Apply.adm.utoronto.ca/register/questions | ||
University of Waterloo | lgordon@uwaterloo.ca | ||
Western University | welcome@uwo.ca | ||
York University | esong@yorku.ca |
Quebec & Atlantic Provinces
Post-Secondary School | Contact Information | Application Information | Financial Aid Information |
Acadia University | acadia4u@acadiau.ca | ||
Bishop’s University | amorgan@ubishops.ca | ||
Cape Breton University | Futurestudents@CBU.ca | ||
Class Afloat | admissions@classafloat.com | ||
Concordia University | kate.halliday@concordia.ca | ||
Dalhousie University | Hillary.bonin@dal.ca | ||
Memorial University | |||
Mount Allison University | admissions@mta.ca | ||
St. Francis Xavier University | futurestudent@stfx.ca | ||
St. Mary’s University | recruitment@smu.ca | ||
St. Thomas University | admissions@stu.ca | ||
University of King’s College | Joshua.young@ukings.ca | ||
University of New Brunswick | chooseunb@unb.ca | ||
University of Prince Edward Island | apply@upei.ca |
RTHS Post Secondary Application Checklist
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All grades | ● What do you want to do after high school? ● Check out myBlueprint, Career Cruising and ALIS websites ● Create myPass account (Provide a non-CBE email to office) ● Book appointment with your Guidance Counsellor | ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ |
Early September | Document important dates: ● University application start and end dates ● Scholarships-see Success Centre D2L ● Deadline for applications to residences ● SAT or ACT exams |
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Early September (gr. 11/12) | Register to write PSAT/SAT/ACT exams if you are considering U.S. based schooling ● Make note of test dates and important details ● https://www.collegeboard.org/ |
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Late September | Need Support? ● Book an appointment with your Guidance Counsellor |
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September | Investigate all scholarships ● Create a profile and have scholarships specific to you sent to your inbox: https://yconic.com/ ■ https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php ■ Success Centre D2L ● University-specific scholarships ● Alexander Rutherford scholarship ● Check with employers, clubs, teams, Banks, Post Sec sites |
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September-October | Research possible universities and program options ● Attend university presentations, even if you know where you want to attend; examine all options ● Presentations at RTHS (watch for notices in announcements/D2L) *2023-2024 and virtual presentations by post sec schools ● Open houses and presentations throughout the city (watch for notices, especially in D2L) ● Apply! *Usually October 1 applications open! ● Apply early! Not all admission requirements need to be completed to apply: ○ https://applyalberta.ca/ (AB), ○ https://www.ouac.on.ca/ (ON), ○ https://apply.educationplannerbc.ca/ (BC) *Some universities are not on these sites and you apply directly |
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September-November | Attend the Post-secondary fairs at RTHS and community ● Alberta Post-secondary fair at RTHS, October 28th, 2024 ● Out-of-province Post-secondary fair at RTHS, October 22nd, 2024 ● *See Success Centre D2L |
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October- November | Begin writing application and scholarship essays ● Ask an adult or peer to edit your essay ● Always save an electronic copy for future use ● Some applications require reference letters, 2 weeks’ notice ● Some scholarships also require nominations ● Deadlines are firm ● Many major scholarships at select universities have deadlines in December and you must have applied to the institution to be considered. Apply Early. |
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December | Have you applied to all your university/college choices? ● 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice, back-up plan |
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December- May | Accept your conditional or early offer from the university you plan to attend ● Keep your grades up ● Meet any of the other conditions for acceptance |
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January- June | Keep checking: ● Email accounts and university accounts ● Log into your university student account It is important to log in regularly so that you are not missing important updates or requests for information. Complete remaining steps requested by the universities you have applied to: ● Self-reported grades (what you expect to get as a grade in each class. You can base it off past grades) ● Transcript submission ● Continue to follow up on scholarship opportunities |
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April-May | ● Confirm residence/accommodation plans | ❏ |
May-June | Select and register for your first-year university courses ● Most post-secondary institutions offer registration help sessions ● Attend presentations scheduled by alumni or guest speakers about adjusting to life at university and handling new responsibilities and opportunities. ● Attend Student for a Day, request a tour, or speak to an advisor at the university if you have questions. |
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May-August | ● Apply for Alexander Rutherford Scholarship upon acceptance at a post-secondary institution ● Apply for AB Student Loan/Canada Student Loan
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