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WELCOME. PLANNING FOR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION. Where did our grads go? Grads of 2012. Carleton 50 Ottawa 33 Algonquin 25 Queen’s 10 Waterloo 9 Toronto 9 Humber 4 One or two students:

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  1. WELCOME PLANNING FOR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION

  2. Where did our grads go?Grads of 2012 • Carleton 50 • Ottawa 33 • Algonquin 25 • Queen’s 10 • Waterloo 9 • Toronto 9 • Humber 4 One or two students: • McMaster, York, Western, Laurier, Lakehead,Dalhousie, Guelph, McGill,Trent, Mt. Allison, Acadia, StFX, Ryerson, Sheridan, Georgian, St. Lawrence, Fanshaw

  3. IT’S YOUR CHOICE! • College • University • Apprenticeship • Work/Travel (GAP Year) • Part-time Studies/Work • Return, up-grade

  4. HOW TO DECIDE:Top Resources • View Books (GUIDANCE) • Open Houses • University/College Visits • E-mail/phone liaison officers/faculty advisors • Websites: www.ontariocolleges.ca www.algonquincollege.com www.electronicinfo.ca (Ontario universities only) www.ouac.on.ca (Ontario University Application Centre)

  5. Career Cruising: Pathway Planning Software • Career Matchmaker software (www.careercruising.com) Username: elearningocdsb Password: Ontario • JVIS results from last year

  6. Graduation Requirements • 30 credits (18 compulsory) • 40 hrs. community involvement Deadline: June 1, 2014 • literacy test • To participate in the graduation ceremony final marks for on-line courses must be submitted by June 1st

  7. TERMINOLOGY • OSSD- Ont. Sec. School Diploma • Undergraduate program- first university program • Honours Bachelor’s degree- first degree in university/sometimes college (4 years) • Diploma- obtained after completion of college program • OUAC-Ontario University Application Center • OCAS-Ontario College Application Service

  8. WHY COLLEGE? • Over 2800 unique programs designed to prepare for future career-programs in the arts, health sciences, technology, trades, and business areas of study • Academic learning is blended with practical experience • Low student-to-teacher ratios • Cost effective

  9. SPECTRUM OF PROGRAM TYPES AT COLLEGE • Certificate (1 year) • Diploma (2 years) • Advanced Diploma (3 years) • Graduate Certificate (1 year- for those who have already completed a post secondary diploma or degree) • Bachelor’s Degrees (4 years) • Collaborative programs (college/university)

  10. Degree Programs At College Algonquin College Examples: Degree Program Ex. Bachelor of Applied Arts-Interior Design • University level courses required to apply Collaborative Degrees Ex. Bachelor of Science in Nursing • Degree program-University courses required for application • Must apply on the university application site • Some courses are at Algonquin College and others at the University of Ottawa

  11. How To Apply For A College Program In Ontario? • OCAS= Ontario College Application Service (located in Guelph, Ontario) • www.ontariocolleges.ca (For college programs outside of Ontario-consult specific school’s website for application information)

  12. How To Apply For A College Program In Ontario? • Begin your application at ontariocolleges.ca • Click the “Apply Now” button and complete all required fields • Review and click the “I Agree to the Terms and Conditions” button • Click the “activate your account” link • A prompt will appear to “enter your account username and password” Source: www.ontariocolleges.ca Have ready: Ontario Education Number (OEN) And Student Number

  13. How To Apply For A College Program In Ontario? • Record your username, and password. (Keep your password confidential) • Complete your application including program choices • Verify that the grades forwarded by your high school are correct • Pay your application processing fees online by VISA, MasterCard or American Express • Payments by phone can be made by calling OCAS Customer Contact Centre Source: www.ontariocolleges.ca

  14. How Much Does It Cost? OCAS • Cost is $95 for 5 choices maximum • Maximum of 3 program choices at any one college • Can pay on-line (credit card)

  15. How To Apply For A College Program In Ontario? • Green check marks should appear next to ALL the Categories on the left side of your application for it to be complete • What is left to complete on this application?

  16. COLLEGE PROGRAM SELECTION EXAMPLE

  17. How To Confirm An Offer? • The colleges will let you know directly of their admission decision. Offers will also appear on your OCAS account When you receive an offer of admission: 1) Log back into your online application/account 2) Click on “View Offers” to see your offers of admission 3) Confirm your offer of admission-Click “Confirm” (If after accepting an offer of admission you do not receive a confirmation email, contact ocas immediately.) Source: www.ontariocolleges.ca

  18. WHO CAN ANSWER MY QUESTIONS? • Step by step application procedures on how to utilize OCAS (http://www.ontariocolleges.ca) • Live Help feature under “Contact Us” • Email the Customer Contact Centre at Ask-Us@ontariocolleges.ca • Call the Customer Contact Centre at 1-888-892-2228 (toll-free within Canada) Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Source: www.ontariocolleges.ca WHO ELSE CAN HELP?

  19. What Marks Do Colleges See? • Colleges receive final grades from9-12 Grade 12 grades -Mid Term Sem.1 -Final Sem.1 -Mid Term Sem.2 -Final Sem.2

  20. Additional Admission Criteria • Consult program view book or specific college to reference if there are additional admission criteria • Examples- tests, portfolios, interviews, auditions and personal information forms • Ex. Graphic Design at Algonquin College • Submit a portfolio of 10-15 samples of your best work • Layout/Design test Be aware of deadlines!

  21. Ontario College Application Important Dates • Feb. 1, 2014 - equal consideration deadline for online application • Feb. 1, 2014 - earliest release of offers by colleges (apply early!) • May 1, 2014 - applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission to their chosen program through ontariocolleges.ca by this date

  22. College Articulation Agreements • Business Administration at Algonquin College-3 year Diploma • Articulate to a B.Comm degree at U of Ottawa • Up to 60 credits (equiv. to 2 years) of advanced standing given towards B.Comm. degree (70% average required from Algonquin)

  23. Highly Competitive Programs • Make sure you apply early • Applications will be ranked by the average of the required courses and/or by the test results (English, etc.) • Check list on the college web site Example of SOME of Algonquin’s highly competitive programs

  24. University Program Selection Research Steps • Investigate program options (review courses in each program) • Visit university websites • Attend post-secondary sessions • Make contact with faculty advisors • Keep up-to-date with changes • Visit universities/colleges • Talk to your counsellor

  25. Decisions • Determine what to study (Research universities that have desired program(s) • Review courses studied (all programs are not the same) • Check the prerequisites/required average • Consider special programs – student for a day/faculty visits • Determine where to apply

  26. Ontario University eINFO GUIDE • The comprehensive guide to Ontario universities for secondary school students • www.electronicinfo.ca • OUAC = Ontario University Application Centre (located in Guelph, Ontario) • www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101 - online instructional video is available

  27. Timelinesfor University Applications • January 15deadline to complete online application • February 4recommended last date for university/program changes & additions • May 29latest date students can expect a response from an Ontario university • June 2earliest date Ontario universities may require a response to an offer of admission from students • Universities outside of Ontario will have their own timelines and application process. eg. McGill

  28. University Application Process • Application is on-line through OUAC (tutorial available) • Access codes arrive in late October (PIN number) • Cost is $130 for 3 choices • Additional choices are $44 each • Can pay on-line/credit, etc.

  29. OUAC Reference Number • After you SUBMIT, you will be assigned an OUAC reference number • Needed for other university applications that are linked to the OUAC • Needed to get back in to your application to track or change choices

  30. Sample Application Scenario A($130) • 1. CC Commerce (no option) Carleton • 2. OFE Management (no option) Ottawa • 3. QCCommerceQueen’s Scenario B($130) • 1. OAS Arts Ottawa • 2. OLA Social Sciences Ottawa • 3. CH Arts Carleton

  31. Subject of Major Interest • Specialization • Major • Double Major • Minor • Undeclared major Depends on the university – very high number of undergraduates change major/program after first year

  32. Consider Cooperative Education • Paid at the university level • Gain hard skills • Develop a network • Future employer • Inform career decision Check this field on application

  33. Alternate Offers ??? • What does this mean? • Who gives them? • Why are they important? • Eg. Bachelor of Social Work alternate offer- Bachelor of Arts Psychology

  34. Marks • When you apply, grade 11 marks and completed grade 12 course marks are sent plus a list of courses you are taking this year • 1st semester final marks • 2nd semester midterm marks • 2nd semester final marks

  35. Reminder:Additional Admission Criteria Programs that require more than marks only Examples- tests, portfolios, interviews, auditions and personal information forms Be aware of deadlines

  36. Reminder:Verify….verify….verify • Log on to the OUAC and VERIFY the following: • Personal information • Course history • Current courses for both semesters • Inform your counsellor about external credits being taken • Eg. night school, on-line courses etc.

  37. Important Information • Make sure your e-mail address is up-to-date • Make sure e-mail messages from OUAC and do not go to your junk mail • Keep all your application information in a separate file

  38. UNIVERSITIES OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO • Bishop’s, Concordia, McGill, Dalhousie, Simon Fraser, UBC, UVIC, U of Calgary, U of New Brunswick, St Mary’s are connected to OUAC • Other universities: must arrange for transcript to be sent; order in guidance • Most American Universities demand testing ie. SAT • SAT www.collegeboard.com TOEFL – for students whose 1st language is not English Contact university for specific instructions

  39. What Happens Next • Read ‘Welcome letter’ • Institutions will assign each applicant a student number • Use this student number to track the status of your application on the university’s web site

  40. University Offers of Admission • Each university is different • Early early offers are made using grade 11 marks & any completed grade 12 • Generally should have a scholarship offer attached • Most offers arrive after the mid-term of 2nd semester • One offer does not cancel other offers • Programs requiring portfolios have later offers

  41. General Offer Process (not all universities are the same) First Round Offers (mid December) • A minimum of 5 grade 11 (3U/M) grades must be available • Average must be 80% or better (depends on program) • No refusals at this time • Applicants who do not receive an offer at this time will be evaluated in next round of offers

  42. Second Round Offers (March) *decisions are based on grade 12 and grade 11 marks • A minimum of 3 grade 12 (4U/M) grades must be available • All prerequisites must be presented (grades or in progress) • A minimum of 6 courses are included in the calculation of average (eg. 4-4U/M and 3-3U/M) • Generally seats are kept open in all programs for the final round of offers except for limited enrollment programs: check with the university

  43. Third Round Offers (May) • decisions based on grade 12 marks • A minumum of 6 grade 12 (4U/M) grades must be available- final or interim grades • All prerequisites must be presented • Minimum average will depend on program • Offers, refusals are sent

  44. Upcoming Events • Carleton University Parent Night December 10 Register admissions.carleton.ca

  45. Information on Scholarships • Direct applications (not limited) • Sponsored applications (limited) • Automatic – based on marks • Scholarship tab on einfo (Ontario) • School websites (outside Ontario) • Family workplaces, community organizations • Scholarships Canada/Student Awards

  46. Financial Aid WHAT IS OSAP? • OSAP is the Ontario Student Assistance Program • OSAP helps fund a student’s post secondary career • The amount of assistance is dependent upon several factors (detailed on-line application) • Financial Aid Calculator • 30% Tuition Reduction http://osap.gov.on.ca

  47. Our Message to Students • Be Realistic • Be Informed • Don’t Panic • Remember, it’s not a life-long decision • Work hard, but enjoy this year!

  48. PRESENTED BY SRB’S GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT 2013/2014

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