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Pathways To Success:

Discover post-secondary pathways such as apprenticeships, college, university, work, and more. Learn about program planning, deadlines, financial aid, scholarships, and OSSLT requirements for success.

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Pathways To Success:

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  1. Pathways To Success: Post-Secondary Planning COLLEGE

  2. What Am I All About? • Strengths/limitations • Academic skills, Essential Skills • Part-time work • Volunteer work • Interests/hobbies • Your successes • Cooperative education experiences • School activities/clubs/teams

  3. What am I going to try next? • Apprenticeship • College • University • Work • Other training programs • Canadian Armed Forces • Travelling

  4. Reminder – O.S.S. Diploma Requirements • 30 credits - 18 compulsory credits - 12 optional credits • 40 hours of community involvement • Ontario Secondary School Literacy Requirement (OSSLT)

  5. Considerations for Senior Students • Pick the right pathway: Research destinations • City –distance, size, transportation . . . • Schools—size, characteristics, • Programs available, specialties/expertise • Get real: Set realistic goals • Marks—average, prerequisites, EFFORT • Money—lots!

  6. Considerations . . . • KEY--Manage your time • Prioritize and organize • Part time work • Volunteer activities • Sports/clubs • Deadlines • HOMEWORK/STUDY/ESSAYS • Friends, family, work outs, relaxing 

  7. College Program Planning • SIX of the main program areas are: • Technology and Applied Sciences • Health Sciences • Business and IT Studies • Community Studies • General Studies and Preparatory Programs • Applied Degrees

  8. Figure this out at COLLEGE DAY • Next Tuesday, Oct 16, 2018 • This is an opportunity for you to meet with representatives from all 23 Ontario public colleges • Event takes place at Lambton College • Transportation is provided • Dismissed at 10:00 am – go to Gym A/B for attendance • Leave at 10:15 am – return to GLSS at 12:15 pm

  9. College Day To Do: Get your Permission Form signed (included in your package)Sign the sheet in Student ServicesBe here next Tuesday, October 16 ready to get on the bus at 10:15 am – back at 12:15 pm

  10. Important Dates and Deadlines • Early October, 2019: Online Application Opens • Free OCAS Application – November 6, 2018 • Feb. 1, 2019: Equal Consideration Date + Earliest Offer Date • May 1, 2019: Deadline to Confirm Offers of Admission • Mid-June, 2019: Tuition Deposit Due

  11. Tools You’ll Need • www.ontariocolleges.ca • Email address— be sure it’s appropriate • Create a new personal e-mail, not LKDSB • File folder for important documents • Calendar—dates, deadlines • Apply by Feb 1st, 2018 !!!!!!

  12. OCAS • Tutorial • Ontario Colleges Application System • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqyTffuiaX8&feature=youtu.be • Demonstration of the site • www.ontariocolleges.ca

  13. Now you know how to apply …. But how are you going to pay for it?

  14. Step # 1 – Get a FREE Application ($95.00 value) Tuesday, November 6, 2018 during the Lambton College Travelling Roadshow here at GLSS During block B you will meet with Lambton College program representatives in Gym C Lambton College will be providing vouchers to students with completed college applications in computer labs 109 and 110 during block B and lunch Start you application prior to November 6 Be prepared !!!

  15. Now that you have the application taken care of: How are you going to pay for: Tuition Books Rent Food Entertainment Etc…

  16. Some possibilities: • Savings • Help from mom, dad or a relative • OSAP • Presentation from OSAP representative in the spring. You need to apply to college and accept an offer before you apply for OSAP. • Scholarships (marks) and Bursaries (financial need) • GLSS, LKDSB and many more

  17. Scholarships / Bursaries GLSS School Awards: Awards only available to GLSS students • Complete a Student Profile Sheet • Form is in your package • Due date to Student Services by June 1, 2019

  18. LKDSB scholarship and bursary application forms: • Forms are in Student Services • – complete by June 1, 2019

  19. Scholarships / Bursaries LKDSB – Scholarship and Bursary Awards: Awards available to current Lambton Secondary students • Complete a Scholarship and a Bursary application package Good websites to look for free money: • www.yconic.com • www.scholarshipscanada.com

  20. Check out Student Services from the school website:

  21. Have aPlan B?

  22. TWITTER @GLSSguidance

  23. Last Thing!!! • Need HELP Applying? Make an appointment if you want a meeting with your counsellor to help you apply to college

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