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Colonel By WELCOMES You to our

Colonel By WELCOMES You to our. POST- SECONDARY EDUCATION INFORMATION SESSION September 2014 entry. Our Team. Michel Bélanger (A-J) Kerri Illingworth (K-N) Rachel Nakashoji (O-Z). Graduation Requirements.

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  1. Colonel By WELCOMES You to our POST- SECONDARY EDUCATION INFORMATION SESSION September 2014 entry

  2. Our Team • Michel Bélanger (A-J) • Kerri Illingworth (K-N) • Rachel Nakashoji (O-Z)

  3. Graduation Requirements OSSD: Ontario Secondary School Diploma • 30 credits (18 compulsory) • 40 hrs. community involvement • literacy test

  4. SPECIAL NOTE Community Involvement hours • 40 hours minimum • 43% of Grade 12 Colonel By Students have between 0-39.5 hours registered • Submit forms to Guidance • IB students must convert CAS forms

  5. It’s Your Choice • University • College • Apprenticeship • Work/Travel • Part-time Studies/Work • Return, up-grade

  6. Degree: BArts, BSc BCom Collaborative Degree (with college) Diploma: Interior Design Business Admin. Applied Degree Collaborative Degree (with university University College

  7. APPRENTICESHIP • Presently shortage in Trades across Canada • Combination of hours on job and in-school training • OYAP- can start with Co-op in High School • Require employment before you apply

  8. Programs unique to College

  9. Culinary Arts

  10. Paramedics

  11. Hair Styling

  12. Simulation lab - Nursing

  13. CollaborativeCollege-University Programs • Bachelor of Information Technology (Algonquin and Carleton) • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Algonquin and Ottawa) • Bachelor of Journalism (Algonquin and Ottawa) • Bachelor of Applied Arts (Animation) (4 yrs.) • Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences (Athletic Therapy) (4 yrs.) Generally - “university requirements”

  14. Applied Degree Programsat Colleges • Offers the practical, technical strengths of a college education and the theoretical foundation of a bachelor’s degree Generally these programs have “university requirements”. Bachelor of Applied Arts Bachelor of Applied Business Bachelor of Building Science

  15. Many programs require portfolios, auditions, or interviews

  16. Portfolios • Check with electronic info and the university or college website for additional application requirements • All colleges and universities that require a portfolio have detailed content information on their website. • Be aware of these additional deadlines.

  17. From Collegeto University Articulation agreements with Colleges - Possibility of transfer to University - more than half of Algonquin’s programs have articulation opportunities Please visit online viewbooks and student services

  18. Professional degrees : Medicine, Law, Dentistry, Education, Pharmacy, etc. Post graduate degrees: Completed after your first degree. University programs requiring further studyGraduate Studies

  19. OSSD 6 4U/4M courses (may have max. of 2M level courses at some universities) Specific prerequisites may be required Some Maritime schools request top 5 Minimum marks in many courses (ENG @75%) Minimum average (6 gr. 12 U or M) (see OUAC) May have other requirements: i.e. portfolio, audition, personal statement of experience. Admission Requirements Univ. degree

  20. OSSD Usually no specific number of Grade 12 courses Specific prerequisites (First-Aid/CPR) Minimum marks in some courses May have other requirements: i.e. testing, portfolio, audition, volunteer hours. Admission Requirement College Diploma

  21. The Application Process • When do you apply? • How do you apply? • When are marks submitted? • When are you notified of acceptance? • Alternative offers of admission • When do you respond?

  22. After you receive Access Codes from us in late November or early Dec. Deadline is January 15th Starting mid October No Access Codes Deadline is February 1st. (for equal consideration) When Do You Apply?University College

  23. McGill University Feb 1st Concordia March 1st Bishops Feb 15th Dalhousie March 15th for scholarship consideration UBC Jan 31st University of Alberta March 1st – May 1st depending on program. When Do You Apply?University (outside Ontario) Students are responsible for out of province deadlines.

  24. Application is on-line through www.ouac.on.ca/101/ Gr. 11 courses & marks, completed gr. 12 courses and courses in progress are sent by school * Through ENG4U class Application is on-line through www.ontariocolleges.ca Gr. 11 marks, completed gr. 12 courses and courses in progress are sent by school * Through ENG4C class How Do You Apply? University College

  25. First 3 programs cost $130 Deadline Jan 15th though students should complete as soon as possible. Suggest Dec. 16th. Additional choices are $44 each Can make changes (Feb. 4th is the recommended deadline) Max of 3 programs at any one University Can apply to 5 programs No more than 3 at one college Cost is $95 Can make changes (Feb. 1st for equal consideration) The Application University College

  26. When selecting more than one choice at a college or university, the order of your choices can matter. • They tend to exhaust one selection before they move to the next. • Portfolio requirements slow down the process. • Verify which universities will make alternate offers.

  27. Schools submit Feb. grades by Feb 13th April Report will be submitted by April 24th July 8th final marks Night School and Saturday School are included. Students should verify their grades. E-School is a private school *** You are responsible*** Catholic Board language classes (ensure inclusion) Feb 15th April marks received July: final marks Night School and Saturday School are included. Students should verify their grades. When Are Marks Submitted?University College

  28. Offer of admission: date depends on the university, check INFO May 29th is the latest date a university will give a response to a students June 2nd, First day a university may request answer to offer. Offer of admission: earliest date is Feb. 1st . Rolling admissions will happen until August. When Are Students Notified? University College

  29. Universities have different policies Check INFO for individual policy Generally there are no alternate offers of admission Alternate Offers of Admissionand DeferralsUniversity College

  30. June 2nd is the earliest date by which a university may require a response May 1st - confirmation date July 15th – Fees due When do students respond?University College

  31. Responses • Read all responses completely. • Understand “conditional” offers. • Sad stories • Scholarships can go up (not down)

  32. Other “stuff” • Develop an adult email address. • Pixie_with_bubblegum@gmail.com • Clean up your facebook account. • Put security in place • Learn how to write an email • U R not texting your BFF☺ • Use your big words, and always spell check.

  33. Resourcesfor University INFO: www.electronicinfo.ca admission guidelines including: • Program prerequisites • last year’s minimum entry marks, • timing of admission, • scholarship • residence information. • To view an excellent application tutorial: http://www.ouac.on.ca/101/pdf/English_Apply.pdf

  34. Resources for University • www.ouac.on.ca/101/ includes important dates, how to apply, program codes to be used in application • University viewbooks and calendars • University web sites

  35. Universities / Colleges Outside Of Ontario • Students contact University/ College for application • Some Quebec Universities will receive marks from OUAC. McGill, Bishop, Concordia Universities and Dalhousie, etc. • Others will require marks to be sent – (by Student Services) • Most American Universities demand testing i.e. SAT (www.collegeboard.com)

  36. Resourcesfor College • Ontario College Guide www.ontariocolleges.ca Includes the application process, important dates, list of programs, admission requirements, residence information, etc.

  37. Where do we end up? • 4.1% went to College • 91.4 % went to University • 4.5% went to work or returned for upgrade • 54% stayed in Ottawa **18 students did not respond

  38. Top choices • College: • Algonquin: 9 • George Brown: 1 • Humber: 1 • University: • Ottawa: 94 • Carleton: 33 • Queens: 14 • McGill: 17 • Toronto: 18 • Waterloo: 15 • 21 other universities

  39. Program choices • 25 different faculties • College: • Hotel & Restaurant Management (1) • Building Science (1) • Culinary (1) • Business (3) • Architectural college (1) • Film & Broadcasting (2) • Deaf and Blind Intervener program (1) • Marketing (1)

  40. Program Choices • University: • Liberal Arts (74) • Science (79) • Engineering (37) • Commerce (39) • Computer Science (7) • Math (3) • Film (4) • Architecture (2) • Did not identify (13)

  41. Where can I go? • Discuss options with your parents now. • Can I go away to school? • What can we afford? • Do I need a part-time job? • House rules as a college student. • Etc……

  42. Living at Home Tuition = $6600-$15,000/year Books up $1200 In Residence Total $8K-$10K Costs vary greatly Living at Home Tuition = $3000 to $5000 for most programs/year Books up to $ 1200 Residence or Apt. Total $8K-10K http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/ontcol/home/confirm/money-matters/tuition-fees.html Expenses University College (diploma)

  43. Websites with tuition and residence costs • http://www.registrar.uottawa.ca/default.aspx?tabid=3426 • http://www.aucc.ca/canadian-universities/facts-and-stats/tuition-fees-by-university/

  44. Residence • Generally first year students are given priority; marks may be a factor in guaranteeing a spot • Meal plans are mandatory at some institutions • Costs vary: $8K to $18K depending on the plan (depending on meal plan)

  45. Scholarships • Entrance scholarships based on marks do not require applications (80%+) • Check INFO for those requiring application • Others are announced and advertised – check CB web-site www.colonelby.com (under student services)

  46. Scholarships • Write your draft letter now. • Identify who you are. They want a good story. They need a reason to give money to you. • Adapt your letter to the scholarship you are seeking. • Most scholarships go untouched. Research what is available to you. • scholarshipscanada.com • studentawards.com

  47. Letters of reference • Ask for these at least 1 month in advance. • Give your referee information: • Spell out your name • The name of the scholarship • The scholarship criteria • A brief list of your accomplishments. • A thank you.

  48. Financial Assistance • Open family discussions are necessary. • University bursaries and scholarship opportunities • Employee Assistance plans • Bank loans • Part-time work (don’t overdo this one) • Family assistance • OSAP (student loans and grants) • estimator

  49. Parents are Important • Be supportive • Be Informed • Be Realistic • Consider Options • Remember, it’s not a life-long decision

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