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CHAPTER 17CAREERS AND CAREER CHOICES
UNIT 1: REFINEMENT OF PORTFOLIO PLANS FOR LIFE AFTER SCHOOL
REFINEMENT OF PORTFOLIO OF PLANS: RECORD PLANS AND PROGRESS
REFINEMENT
When you refine your portfolio, you:
• Check that it contains all plans and information
• update all your information (e.g. your latest marks)
• throw anyway anything that is no longer relevant
• make new copies (e.g. ID)
• assess your progress towards achieving your plans and make a list of what you need to do
RECORD OF PLANS AND PROGRESS TOWARDS THEIR ACHIEVEMENT
Keep a record to see if you are making progress in achieving them – draw up a schedule or a spread sheet
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE, DIPLOMA OR HIGHER CERTIFICATE
Minimum admissions requirements
HIGHER CERTIFICATE DIPLOMA BACHELOR’S DEGREE
1 official home language – 40 % (APS3) 1 official home language – 40% (ASP3) 1 official home language – 40% (ASP3)
2 other subjects – 40% (ASP3) for each 3 other subjects – 40% (ASP3) [not LO] 4 subjects from list – 50% each (ASP4)
3 subjects – 30% (ASP2) for each 2 subjects – 30% (ASP2) for each 2 subjects – 30% (ASP2) for each
- the admissions point system (APS) gives points for marks that you get in your NSC examinations
- most programmes have their own admissions requirements for specific programmes
• decide what institution you want to study (get familiar with courses)
• check if you comply – correct subjects and minimum requirements
• fill in application form – send form in well in advance
• make sure to include all relevant documents
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - e.g. minimum marks in certain subjects – some institutions have their own selection
tests or may ask you to attend an interview
DETAILS OF IDENTIFIED INSTITUTIONS THAT OFFER FINANCE FOR THE INTENDED COURSES
Most HEIs have a financial aid office or student finance department different types of financial aid:
• Scholarships – awarded to outstanding students by various trusts
• Scholarships and other awards – from schools, communities, religious and cultural organisations
• Merit awards – given by universities to South African citizens who have excelled at school
• Bursaries and loans from university – usually for full-time students
• Sport bursaries – for sports people who have achieved at least provincial colours in their sport
• National student financial aid scheme – loans that can be converted into bursaries if you do well – start to
repay when you earn R30000 or more per year
• National and provincial government bursaries – usually have to work for the government after graduation
• Bursaries from companies and organisations – have training schemes and work when you have the degree
• Bursaries from employers or trade unions – ask parents or guardians
• Work study programmes – you work on campus in your spare time
• Eduloan – has various types of loans for different education needs
• Loans from bank – most bank offer loans at special student interest rates
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