Post-Secondary Planning COLLEGE Pathways To Success: Post-Secondary Planning COLLEGE

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

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

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)

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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 !!!!!!

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

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

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 !!!

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

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

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

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

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

Check out Student Services from the school website:

Have a Plan B?

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