Maintaining and update BCeID account . ( A BCeID account provides secure access to online government services including education )
Students
Parents
Post-Secondary Counsellors
□ Maintain and update personal BCeID account .
□ Set BCeID permissions such that the Ministry can send interim marks to various postsecondary institutions
□ Parents / Guardians are not involved in maintaining or updating the student ’ s BCeID account - this responsibility lies solely with the student .
□ Provide class time to students to keep BCeID account up to date
Completing ‘ Supplemental ’ application for programs that require this additional material Students
Parents
Post-Secondary Counsellors
□ Being knowledgeable of the requirements for supplemental applications including due date ( s ).
□ Solicit input and proofreading support .
□ Submitting supplemental material in advance of deadlines .
□ Parents / Guardians are encouraged to check in with their daughter as she takes responsibility for managing her supplemental applications and balances other competing commitments .
□ Provide writing workshops and guidance to students in writing strong post-secondary essays .
□ Be available to student requests for support in reviewing essay / personal statement writing to ensure appropriate tone and content , avoiding common pitfalls such as broad sweeping statements , not answering the prompt , and using cliches .
Requesting and submitting letters of reference / recommendation from teachers and Post-Secondary Counsellors Students
Parents
Post-Secondary Counsellors
□ Completing the “ Post-Secondary Counsellor Letter of Recommendation Questionnaire ”.
□ Completing the “ Recommendation Letter Questionnaire for Teachers ”.
□ Being knowledgeable of the requirements for letters of recommendation .
□ Asking referees who will have the greatest impact , as advised by Post-Secondary Counsellors .
□ Soliciting reference / recommendation ( in person ) with generous lead-time .
□ Providing reference / recommender with all required information including due date ( s ), completed questionnaire , specific information about the program , etc .
□ Monitor application tracking to ensure all letters have been submitted and follow-up as or when required .
□ Parents / Guardians are not involved in soliciting the reference / recommendation .
□ Provide students with time and guidance for completing the “ Counsellor Letter of Recommendation Questionnaire ”.
□ Read and review “ Counsellor Letter of Recommendation Questionnaire ”.
□ Write Counsellor letters , as required .
□ Advise students from whom to request a recommendation ; the most effective sources from the perspective of post-secondary sources .
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