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Preston High School

This guide provides information on post-secondary options, research tools, important events, and tips for managing stress. Learn about pathway planning, attend lunchtime speakers, and explore college, university, workplace, and apprenticeship options.

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Preston High School

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  1. Post Secondary Information 2019/2020 Preston High School

  2. GOALS FOR TODAY: • To understand post-secondary options • To know the research tools to use • To highlight events you and your family should attend between Sept. - Dec. 2019 • Stress is expected; tips to manage it!

  3. PATHWAY PLANNING • DETERMINE YOUR OPTIONS FOR NEXT YEAR • 5th Year • Workplace • Trade and Apprenticeship • College • University

  4. How to Plan for my Pathway after Preston: • Check graduation requirements on MyWay • Have conversations with adults • Check prerequisites of school programs • Book campus tours • Go to lunchtime speakers at PHS • Set time aside to properly plan for your future

  5. LUNCHTIME SPEAKERS AT PHS • University representatives – see list • College representatives – see list • Employment Counsellor– Tues. October 29 • Apprenticeship expert – Wed. October 2 10:45 a.m. Rm 114

  6. College/ University Lunch Visits to PHS

  7. PHS GUIDANCE WORKSHOPS ON: • University – Tues. September 24 • College – Thurs. September 26 • Financing further education / scholarships – Tues. October 1 10:45 a.m. Rm 114

  8. Evening / Weekend Events • Book a campus tour • UIP – Ontario University Information Program in Toronto • OCIF – Ontario College Information Fair in Toronto • Study and Go Abroad Fair – in Toronto

  9. WORKPLACE WHAT KIND OF JOB ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? • Talk to an Employment Advisor at: • Cambridge Career Connections CCC, 40 Ainslie St. S • Lutherwood Employment Centre, 35 Dickson St. http://cambridgecareerconnections.com/ • Exit Planning with your guidance counsellor • Community networking

  10. APPRENTICESHIPS • Find an employer who is willing to take you on • Apply to College Certificate, Diploma or • Pre-Apprenticeship Programs • Math and English are key subjects • Contact the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities (MTCU) • A full apprenticeship requires 2-5 years of training • https://www.ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship

  11. COLLEGE VS. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE UNIVERSITY • Smaller Class Sizes • Hands on learning & lectures • Focus on specific career paths • Foundation programs, Certificates (1yr) • Diplomas (2-3 years) • Degrees (4 years) • Larger Class Sizes • Lecture style learning • Focus on theory that applies to multiple careers • All Degrees (Bachelors, Masters) • 3-4 year programs

  12. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • COLLEGE • Gr.12 English (C or U) • Program Specific Requirements • Average varies, but is generally based on required courses only • Portfolio/Interview UNIVERSITY • 6 Gr 12 U/M courses, including English (U) • Program Specific Requirements • Supplemental Information Form OSSD

  13. COLLEGE • IN TORONTO: https://ocif.ca/ • Ontario College Fair @ Enercare Centre (Ex. Place in Toronto) • Wednesday October 23 5-9pm and Thursday October 24 9-2pm • LOCAL: • College Information Program Day @ Conestoga College, Doon Campus • Tuesday October 22, 2019 10:30 am – 1:00 or between 5:30-7pm • All 24 Ontario Colleges will be present • All Conestoga College Programs will have booths as well • Visit www.ontariocolleges.ca

  14. What marks go to the Colleges? • Our first upload of grade 12 marks is November 22, Midterm Semester One Marks go • Our second upload of grade 12 marks is February 7, Final Semester One Marks go • Our third upload of grade 12 marks is April 24, Midterm Semester Two Marks go • All offers of admission are conditional – final upload of marks is in July, Final Semester Two Marks go

  15. All 21 Universities will be present at these events • TORONTO: • Ontario University Fair: Sept 27 – 29th@ the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Free 10 am – 5 pm daily • LOCAL: • University Information Program • Oct 15th 2019 6-8 pm at Cameron Heights SS • Oct 18th 2019 9-10:15 am at St. David CSS • Search: www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca (einfo)

  16. UNIVERSITYwww.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca

  17. UNIVERSITYwww.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca

  18. UNIVERSITYwww.electronicinfo.ca

  19. UNIVERSITYwww.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca

  20. What marks go to the Universities? • Our first upload of grade 12 marks is February 13, Final Semester One Marks go • Our second upload of grade 12 marks is April 24, Midterm Semester Two Marks go • All offers of admission are conditional – final upload of marks is in July, Final Semester Two Marks go

  21. UNIVERSITY • $150 will allow students to apply to 3 Universities • $50 for each additional choice • PIN # – will be given out at the end of October beginning of November from PHS Guidance • DEADLINE: JAN 15th 2020 • COLLEGE • $95 will allow students to apply to 5 Colleges with no more than 3 programs at any one college • OEN number – located on student’s timetable • Can apply end of October • DEADLINE: FEB 1st 2020

  22. Early October– the online application will be available • February 1, 2020 – application is due for equal consideration + first day colleges MAY release offers of admission • May 1, 2020 – Confirmation deadline • June 1, 2020 – earliest date you may be required to make a financial commitment

  23. January 15, 2020 – 101 application is due for equal consideration • February 4, 2020 – recommended last date to make final changes to your application • May 27, 2020– Notification of decision (all offers are conditional) • June 1, 2020 – earliest date you may be required to respond to an offer and give a financial commitment

  24. Applications are direct to each university. • Fees and due dates will vary • Program requirements will vary • OSSD is a standard requirement • Students give the PHS Guidance office each address of the out of province schools; we send transcripts. • Those planning on applying to American Colleges or Universities will need to write the SAT’s – search www.collegeboard.org

  25. EXCELLENT RESOURCE • PHS Website – Guidance Tab • “Pathways after Preston” • phs.wrdsb.ca/guidance

  26. Common Stressors STRESSOR SOLUTION • What career to pursue • Leaving PHS / home • Financial planning • Acceptance to my Plan A • Achieving suitable marks • My next step is…. • Discuss with parents • Research fees for school • Have an acceptable Plan B • Consider upgrading

  27. OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS • NEW CAREER INTEREST TOOL • Go to: myblueprint.ca/wrdsb • Go to: Drop down menu • Select PHS as your school • Tips: Use your real name • Use your board email address • Complete 3 surveys to get Career matches for you. To determine if you are compatible with this career complete a Compatibility match

  28. We are here to help. Come to Guidance to chat about your future plans! Mrs. Brennan A –G, V Mr. Boug H-O, W-Z Ms. Cove-Shannon Pa-U

  29. GRADE 12 STUDENTS GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR PHS CLASS OF 2020 t5j7ttm GRADE 11 STUDENTS GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR PHS CLASS OF 2021 5r4z58d

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