Destination: College Things You Need to Know

In this presentation… OSSD Requirements/Your Transcript College Programs – Gathering Information Course Selections for Grade 12 Application Process Mark Transmission Offers of Admission English Language Requirements Scholarships and Financial Aid Important Dates

OSSD Requirements + Transcript 30 credits Literacy requirement 40 Community service hours Updated and accurate transcript? (summer school, night school, int’l languages) MUST have 6 4U/4M courses to apply to college degree programs

Gathering Information Important Websites: www.ontariocolleges.ca www.careercruising.com - Matchmaker and My Skills Assessment www.myblueprint.ca/peel - Career Spectrum surveys Things to consider: Strengths + areas of interest Proximity to home Campus life Work experience

Example: Gathering Info – Programs College Program School/ Campus OCAS Program Code Admission Requirements Program Start Date Program Features Business Admin. Humber/ Lakeshore 20091 OSSD, ENG 4C/4U, Gr. 12 C/M/U math, 2 additional gr. 11/12 C/M/U courses Sept . 2017 COOP 02511 Jan. 2017

Gathering Information – cont’d Potential Additional Requirements: Portfolio submissions (i.e. art programs) - Continually update it - Know the requirements - Know submission deadlines Audition dates (performance programs) First Aid CPR Criminal Reference Check Campus Tours: Book an appointment to tour the campus

College Application Process October – February 1st Visit www.ontariocolleges.ca – select ‘Apply’ 5 program choices in ranked order (max. of 3 per school) OEN (from report card/transcript) RHSS school number – 938009 Complete mailing address Payment format (credit card strongly recommended) - $95 Program choices) you are applying to in ranked order (program names and codes) Equal consideration deadline: February 1st Be sure to use an appropriate email address that you check regularly Video – applying to Ontario Colleges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqyTffuiaX8

Applying to College www.ontariocolleges.ca Select ‘Apply’ Create your account Video – applying to Ontario Colleges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqy TffuiaX8  Other Resources: ontariocolleges.ca Mobile App

Mark Transmissions Make sure your transcript is up-to-date and accurate Electronically (we take care of it)

Offers of Admission Earliest offers – February 1st Must confirm acceptance through www.ontariocolleges.ca Deadline to confirm acceptance – May1st June – first semester tuition due (check offer package for details) Check email (even SPAM folder)

How will I know if I am accepted to College? OCAS online will show your acceptance status. Check your file regularly for updates. Colleges will mail/email you a letter stating that a conditional acceptance is offered.

What does ‘conditional’ mean? You still need to complete all OSSD requirements Your average grade must stay the same or increase! (even a drop of 1% could result in your offer being withdrawn) College Applied Degree Programs - You must graduate with a minimum of six 12U/M credits You must pass all prerequisite subjects that are required for your program You must successfully pass any required auditions or submit a Profile Questionnaire etc. as required You must meet minimum English Language Proficiency requirement (if applicable)

English Language Requirements In Canada less than 5 years, may be required to write an English Language Proficiency Test (i.e. TOEFL) Application will not be considered until test results have been received Research now (test dates, locations, times) Online practice test

Scholarships and Bursaries START RESEARCHING NOW Admission averages Application based Websites Your parents workplace Complete the applications well in advance Additional documentation may include: recommendation/reference letters, transcript, essays Courier Confirmation of receipt

Scholarships and Bursaries Websites: www.yconic.com www.scholarshipscanada.com www.osca.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca Rick Hansen Secondary School Website School specific

OSAP Financial assistance (it is a loan) Based on financial need (income + assets) Can begin to apply in late April/early May: http://www.ontario.ca/education-and- training/how-get-osap Must wait until you have received an offer of admission and have a student number from the post-secondary school to apply If accepted, you receive half the money at the start of the school year, and the remainder during the school year

Ontario Student Grant Apply for the Ontario Student Grant https://www.ontario.ca/page/new-ontario- student-grant Criteria: parents earn less than $50,000 per year will be studying full time will be attending a publicly assisted college or university meet the eligibility requirements for OSAP

Important Dates (2016-2017) Oct. 15-16: Student Life Expo (Metro Toronto Convention Centre) Oct 17-18: Ontario College Information Fair at Enercare Centre (Exhibition Place) Nov 4: Pathways in Motion at RHSS Campus Tours/Open Houses – ASAP Feb 1: equal consideration deadline, earliest release of offers, earliest date to confirm offer of admission April/May: apply for OSAP and the 30% tuition grant May1: confirmation of acceptance deadline June 15: earliest date for payment of tuition fees July: offers can continue into this month

Checklist Visit the RHSS website to help keep track of post-secondary deadlines and for other resources http://schools.peelschools.org/sec/rickhanse n/Pages/default.aspx

Questions or Concerns? See your Guidance Counsellor