Life Beyond Rick Hansen Secondary School Where will you go after you graduate?

Post-Secondary Pathway Options Workplace Apprenticeship College University

Entering the Workplace What should you be thinking about? Co-op Resume writing/Cover Letter Cold calling Searching the ‘Now Hiring’ job market Employment fairs Job agencies Interviewing

Apprenticeship Co-op/work experience preferred – OYAP (16/16 rule) College – train while completing a college program Research at www.ontariocolleges.ca and www.apprenticesearch.com Applying: Apply directly to an employer, union or local committee who will support you in your apprenticeship training Employment Ontario can help you with your job search The employer must register the apprentice with: Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

Post-Secondary Schools – College and University OSSD Requirements Transcript – updated and accurate? Gathering Information Begin your research early! Important Websites: www.careercruising.com – Matchmaker & My Skills Assessment www.myblueprint.ca/peel - Career Spectrum surveys www.ontariocolleges.ca – 5 choices www.electronicinfo.ca – 3 choices Things to consider: Strengths, area of interest Proximity to home Cost of attending Campus life Work experience

Sample: College info you’ve gathered College Program School/ Campus Program Code Admission Requirements Program Start Date Business Admin. (co-op) 1st choice Humber/ Lakeshore 20091 OSSD, ENG 4C/4U, Gr. 12 C/M/U math, 2 additional gr. 11/12 C/M/U courses Jan. 2018 2nd choice North Toronto 02511

Sample: University info you’ve gathered University Program School/ Campus OUAC Program Code Admission Requirements Degree Business Administration and Financial Mathematics 1st choice Laurier/ Waterloo UBF OSSD, High 80s, ENG4U, ETS4U or EWC4U at 70%; MHF4U at 70%; MCV4U at 60%. A combined minimum average of 80% is required in the math courses. BBA/BA Business Administration (Honours) 2nd choice UB OSSD, mid to high 80s, One of ENG4U, ETS4U or EWC4U at 70%; MHF4U at 70%; one of MCV4U or MDM4U at 60%. BBA

College/University – Other Info Potential Additional Requirements: Portfolio submissions (i.e. art programs) - Continually update it - Know the requirements - Know submission deadlines - Be prepared to discuss Audition dates (performance programs) - Become aware of audition date - Practice First Aid CPR Criminal Reference Check

English Language Requirements In Canada less than 4 years, may be required to write an English Language Proficiency Test (i.e. TOEFL or IELTS) Application will not be considered until test results have been received Research now (test dates, locations, times) Online practice test

College/University – Campus Tours Visit post-secondary websites (Admissions, Undergraduate Students) Book an appointment Attend tour sessions Attend open houses Go on a residence tour

Application Dates (2017-2018) College: October – February 1st University: December – January 17th

College Applications 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) Complete mailing address Payment format (credit card strongly recommended) - $95 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

University Applications December – January 17th (11:59 pm) You’ll receive your PIN from Guidance Visit www.ouac.on.ca – select ‘OUAC 101’ 3 program choices in ranked order PIN, student number, RHSS school # 938009 Complete mailing address Payment format (credit card strongly recommended) - $150 for 3 choices; $50 for each add. choice Application deadline: January 17th Use an appropriate email that you check regularly! Video – applying to Ontario Universities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=566JJIHO1Nw

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

College/University – Offers of Admission Earliest offers – Feb. 1 (must confirm through www.ontariocollege.ca) May 1 – deadline to confirm acceptance University: Feb/March for strong candidates May 29 – majority of applicants will receive a response from Ontario universities: conditional offer of admission, refusal, deferral (must confirm through www.ouac.on.ca) June 1 – earliest date by which Ontario universities require a response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment Check email (even SPAM folder)

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 and Financial Assistance Apply when you apply for post-secondary programs http://www.ontario.ca/education-and- training/how-get-osap

Upcoming Events Post Secondary Open Houses Check post-secondary websites Attend

Questions or Concerns? See your Guidance Counsellor