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Graduation Information Night 2019

Graduation Information Night 2019. Planning for life after high school Mr. Justin Walsh x 235 (HR 1-5, 12 & IB Students) Mr. Jeff Wood x 249 (HR 6-11, 13-17) Mrs. Kennelly x 236 (Guidance Secretary). Application Process. Relax!! We’re here to help  Information Sessions (tonight)

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Graduation Information Night 2019

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  1. Graduation Information Night 2019 Planning for life after high school Mr. Justin Walsh x 235 (HR 1-5, 12 & IB Students) Mr. Jeff Wood x 249 (HR 6-11, 13-17) Mrs. Kennelly x 236 (Guidance Secretary)

  2. Application Process • Relax!! • We’re here to help  • Information Sessions (tonight) • College/University visits • Many coming to NCC (posted & announced) • College Information Day 09 Oct. (bus provided) • University Information Program 23 Oct. (bus provided) • In servicing on application process • University Oct. 29th period 3 • College Oct. 29th period 4 • Graduation – Wednesday, June 24th 2020

  3. How ^not to Choose a School/Program http://www.bakadesuyo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/how-to-make-good-decisions.jpg

  4. Slick presentation by a recruiter • Friends are going there • Family went there • Looks good on web / YouTube / Instagram • Really, really far from home! • Nothing else to do!!

  5. How do you Decide? https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/944/1*2aOqLrqoqZjmmFfL3BYcCA.png

  6. Information/research • Critical self-evaluation • Campus tours • Research • Talk/call with Guidance/Schools • Research • Attend College/University presentations • Research

  7. Self Assessment https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/men-assess-abilities-confidence-average-self_assessment-pron128_low.jpg

  8. OSCA(Creating Pathways to Success)

  9. myBlueprint – Who Am I

  10. Employment Forecasting http://israelb.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dream-job.jpg

  11. Interesting Information • Canadian Occupational Projection System (2017-2026) • Computer and information systems managers (0213) – balanced • Dentists (3113) – shortage • Cooks (6322) – surplus • Ontario’s Labour Market – Job Search (2017-2021) • Vet Tech – above average • Chemical Engineer – average • Underground miners – below average

  12. Forward looking (WorkBC) https://www.workbc.ca/getmedia/1dce90f9-f2f9-4eca-b9e5-c19de9598f32/BC_Labour_Market_Outlook_2018_English.pdf.aspx

  13. https://www.workbc.ca/getmedia/1dce90f9-f2f9-4eca-b9e5-c19de9598f32/BC_Labour_Market_Outlook_2018_English.pdf.aspxhttps://www.workbc.ca/getmedia/1dce90f9-f2f9-4eca-b9e5-c19de9598f32/BC_Labour_Market_Outlook_2018_English.pdf.aspx

  14. College http://galined.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Decisoin-day2.jpg

  15. College Info • $95 for 5 choices • Max. 3 at any one college • Applications (now) October • 01 Feb. – equal consideration date • Highly competitive programs • 01 Feb. – offers may be extended • 01 May – acceptance of offers req’d • Jun*. – tuition deposits due

  16. College Info • 1 year certificates • 2 year diploma • 3 year advanced diploma • Degrees (require 6 U/M) • Multiple campuses & start dates • Articulation agreements (degree after diploma)

  17. College Info • Smaller classes • Hands-on • Tuition cheaper ($4,023.08 tuition & fees – Loyalist vs $7,302.36 (Art &Science) - $16,212.03 (Commerce) @ Queen’s) • Less time (1-3 years) • 26 in Ontario • Admissions requirements (generally*) • OSSD, ENG4C

  18. Marks can/do matter George Brown - https://www.ocas.ca/Documents/2018-college-dialogues-booklet.pdf

  19. CIP(extras) • MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 • Whitby - Durham College • 6:00 – 8:00 pm • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 • Kingston – St. Lawrence College • 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

  20. Ontariocolleges.ca

  21. University https://jadebloom.com/skin/frontend/ux-templates/pearlwhite/images/university.jpg

  22. University Info • $150 for 3 program choices • $50 for each additional choice • Oct. students receive PIN (29 Oct. p3) • Max. 3 per school* • 15 Jan. – applications due (don’t wait!!) • 27 May – latest day to hear from University re offers • 01 Jun. – acceptance of offers req’d

  23. University Info • 3 yr BA/BSc • 4 yr Honours • BA (most) – ENG4U + 5 additional 4U/M • BSc – ENG4U + … • Each University is autonomous – check requirements • Many schools/programs going to a “common” 1st year • No cost to change a choice at a school, extra cost ($50) to change choice to different school

  24. University Info • Program only available at University • Larger, more programs, research • Required for additional schooling • 21 Universities in Ontario

  25. 2016 entrance marks Maclean’s Jan 9, 2018https://www.macleans.ca/education/university/ontario-universities-the-minimum-grades-for-getting-in/

  26. UIP (extras)

  27. ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca

  28. Articulation Agreements Transfer Credits • College to University or University to College • Indirect pathway to same goal • E.g. practical nursing to nursing • Diploma + degree!

  29. Most colleges have (articulation) agreements in place https://www.loyalistcollege.com/programs-and-courses/full-time-programs/practical-nursing/

  30. ONtransfer.ca

  31. Special Consideration • Academic performance suffered due to: • Serious illness • Critical injury • Death in the family • Most school will take this into consideration

  32. Work/Trades http://www.bezeauland.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/banner-01.jpg

  33. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/skilled-labour-construction-workers-shortage-ontario-construction-secretariat-report-1.5054456https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/skilled-labour-construction-workers-shortage-ontario-construction-secretariat-report-1.5054456 https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/skilled-labor-shortages-at-record-high-for-canada-small-business-1.1157970

  34. Work/Trades • Apprenticeship – learn & earn • Work • Community Employment Services (Loyalist) • META Employment Services • Adecco • Service Canada

  35. Marks http://www.martybucella.com/E167.gif

  36. Full Disclosure • ALL Gr. 11 & 12 marks sent to Colleges and Universities • Prerequisite courses ALWAYS used in average calculation • Recommended course NOT required but strongly suggested • Students do NOT choose courses used in average calculations

  37. Offers https://giphy.com/gifs/season-5-the-simpsons-5x3-3o6MbjsNm5bayldBIs

  38. Offers • All offers are “conditional” • Released in batches over the year • Can only accept 1 offer at a time • Acceptance dates critical!

  39. Early Admission • No special application / cannot choose • Based on • Gr. 11 marks • University applied to • Program applies to

  40. Alternate Offers & Deferrals • Alternate offer = “similar program” • Not successful with primary choice • Most colleges & some universities • Deferrals = “postponing school” • Not always available • Conditions attached • Check with your school

  41. Funding School http://virtusgroup.ca/assets/upload/images/News/post-secondary-education-594c1e4d725ce.jpg

  42. Financing School • Presentation Fri. 04 Oct. @ lunch in Learning Commons • Family (RESP, gifts), lines of credit, scholarships (marks), bursary (need), student savings • Applications required for most scholarships/bursaries • Should NOT be a barrier

  43. OSAP • Start with college/university application • Use OSAP calculator for estimate • Spring presentation - TBD University, parental income $70,000, not living at home https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program

  44. Graduation many receive awards • Guidance D2L site • Loran – up to $100,000 due 10 Oct. (school endorsed) • Queen’s Chancellor’s Scholarship - $36,000 due 15 Nov. (school endorsed) • Financial aid office at school attending

  45. Other Options https://previews.123rf.com/images/convisum/convisum1411/convisum141100008/33282567-Any-other-options--Stock-Photo.jpg

  46. Other Options • 5th year (with a plan) • Gap-year • Exchange/Travel • Bridging courses

  47. Life Skills • Prepare for independence: • Laundry • Ride the bus • Banking • Self-advocating • Getting up on your own • Making a lunch • House keeping

  48. So…

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