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So long Heart Lake…. Hello College, University and Life…. Guidance Counsellors. A-E, V Mrs. Lepp F-L, T-U Mr. Finlay M-O Ms. Spadijer P-S, W-Z Ms. Polla. Check all the compulsory credits you need, make sure if you are missing any to see your counsellor A.S.A.P.
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So long Heart Lake… Hello College, University and Life….
Guidance Counsellors A-E, V Mrs. Lepp F-L, T-U Mr. Finlay M-O Ms. Spadijer P-S, W-Z Ms. Polla
Check all the compulsory credits you need, make sure if you are missing any to see your counsellor A.S.A.P. All the credits and grades you’ve earned to date. • Your current courses for this year. • This outlines compulsory and optional credits you’ve earned and what you can earn by June 2014. • Additional information needed to graduate: Have you passed the literacy test? • Have you completed any community hours (40 needed for graduation)?
Programs Undergraduate Degree (BA, BSc, BBA/Bcom, BEng) • General Degree is 3 years • Honours Degree is 4 years Co-op programs Degrees are also available at many colleges
Admission Requirements ENG 4U + 5 Gr12 U/M Courses • Program Specific averages • Averages are calculated using your top 6U/M courses including English and any program pre-requisites
www.electronicinfo.ca • Electronic info
Application Procedure November 2013 – January 2014 • Pick up your PIN number in Student Services (when you hear the announcement) 2. www.ouac.on.ca 3. Choose 3 programs • Pay $130(additional programs + $44 each) • Heart Lake sends transcripts electronically • Wait for Offers of Acceptance (Feb – May)
What marks? Acceptance based on: Semester One FINAL & Semester Two MID-TERM
OUAC Deadline January 15th 2014
Costs (estimated) Tuition $ 6,000 - $12,000 Books 1,000 - 2,500 Residence & Meal Plan 9,000 - 10,000 Other fees 1,000 Transportation 1,000. avg. $18,000 - $25,000 per year
Why College? • Variety of programs • Certificate(1 year / 2 semesters) • Diploma(2 year / 4 semesters) • Advanced Diploma (3 year /6 semesters) • Co-op (duration varies) • Bachelor’s degrees in applied areas of study (4 years / 8 semesters) • Graduate certificate (1 year /2 semesters) for those who have already completed a postsecondary diploma or degree • Joint college-university programs • Shorter program lengths • Lower tuition costs
Admission Requirements ENG4C or 4U + Program Specific Courses (Grade 11 or 12, U/C/M)
Application Procedure November 2013 – February 2014 1. www.ontariocolleges.ca Plan ~ Find ~ Apply ~ Confirm 2. Choose 5 programs (max. 3 per college) • Pay $95 • Heart Lake sends transcripts electronically • Wait for Offers of Acceptance (Feb – May)
What marks? Acceptance based on: Semester One FINAL & Semester Two MID-TERM
What marks? SPOILER ALERT! Highly Competitive Programs Colleges will use Grade 11 FINAL marks if you have not completed a Grade 12 required course in semester one. Eg. Nursing, Vet Tech, Paramedic, Game Programming, Graphic Design, ECE, Dental Hygiene, etc.
Deadline February 1st 2014 For equal consideration
College to University Generally – completion of a two year diploma, with marks over 70%, will grant you admission into the 2nd year of a comparable university program. Ontario Counsel on Articulation and Transfer www.ocutg.on.ca Search for “articulation agreements” for your specific college.
Costs Tuition $2,100 Books 1,200 Living Expenses 5,000 Other fees 1,000 Transportation 1,200 avg. $10,500 per year
Financial Aid Ontario Student Assistance Program • osap.gov.on.ca • Application opens in June • Deadline: within 45 days of starting your post-secondary program • Receive half of $ at the start and remainder halfway through the school year • Repayments starts 6 months after graduation Student Loans from Banks • Contact your local branch
Scholarships & Bursaries Scholarships • Entrance & Application • Various Criteria (academic, extra-curricular, financial need) • www.peelschools.org/students/scholarships • www.ontarioscholarships.ca • www.scholarshipscanada.com • www.studentawards.com Bursaries • Entrance awards by school • Academic & Needs based
Apprenticeship Options • Pre-apprenticeship Program at College - Build skill base and knowledge of trade - Connect to potential employers eg. Conestoga College ~ Auto Service Technician Humber College ~ Plumbing Cambrian College ~ HVAC • Direct entry via employer www.apprenticesearch.ca
National Job Fair (in Toronto this October) http://www.thenationaljobfair.com/n/en/home/ Apprenticeship Fair http://apprenticeshipcareerconnections.ca/
Key Dates University Applications DUE January 15th 2014 College Applications DUE February 1st 2014