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Guidance Counsellors A-GMs Boston H-OMs Fullerton P-ZMs Kearns

All the credits and grades you’ve earned to date. Check all the compulsory credits you need, make sure if you are missing any to see your counsellor A.S.A.P. Your current courses for this year. Additional information needed to graduate: Have you passed the literacy test? Have you completed any community hours (40 needed for graduation)? This outlines compulsory and optional credits you’ve earned and what you can earn by June 2014.

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS

ENG 4U + 5 Gr.12 U/M Courses Averages are calculated using your top 6U/M courses including ENG 4U and any program pre- requisites Admission Requirements

Electronic info

Application Procedure November 2013 – January Pick up your PIN number in Guidance in late November (when you hear the announcement) Choose 3 programs 4.Pay $130 ( additional programs + $44 each ) 5.PCSS sends transcripts electronically 6.Wait for Offers of Acceptance ( Feb – May ) Early Acceptance can happen in December 2013!

What marks? Acceptance based on: Semester One FINAL & Semester Two MID-TERM

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OUAC Deadline January 15 th 2014

Tuition $ 6,000 - $12,000 Books 1, ,500 Residence & Meal Plan 9, ,000 Other fees 1,000 Transportation 1,000. avg. $18,000 - $25,000 per year Costs (estimated)

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

ENG4C or 4U + Program-specific Courses (Grade 11 or 12, U/C/M) Admission Requirements

Application Procedure November 2013 – February Choose 5 programs (max. 3 per college) 3.Pay $95 4.PCSS sends transcripts electronically 5.Wait for Offers of Acceptance (Feb – May)

What marks? Acceptance based on: Semester One FINAL & Semester Two MID-TERM

What marks? Highly Competitive Programs Colleges will use Grade 11 FINAL marks if you have not completed a Grade 12 required course in semester one. Eg. Nursing, Vet Tech, Paramedic, Game Programming, Graphic Design, ECE, Dental Hygiene, etc. SPOILER ALERT!

Deadline February 1 st 2014 For equal consideration

Costs Tuition $2,100 Books 1,200 Living Expenses 5,000 Other fees 1,000 Transportation 1,200 avg. $10,500 per year

Generally – completion of a two year diploma, with marks over 70%, will grant you admission into the 2 nd year of a comparable university program. Ontario Counsel on Articulation and Transfer Search for “articulation agreements” for your specific college. College to University Transfer

MORE GREAT INFORMATION

Peel DSB sends marks directly to OUAC and OCAS at various times of the year You do not determine what marks are sent and what marks are used for acceptances Make sure you have the proper pre-requisites for the program to which you are applying YES, grade 11 marks are sent when applying! Transmission of Grades

Are All Marks Considered Equal? YES! Summer school, Night school and Day school marks are all considered the same Marks at night school 2 nd semester are all sent at the same time as daytime semester schools If you take a course with the Catholic Board or other institution you must provide guidance with your final report

Other Information Some universities/colleges may ask you to fill out a supplementary application about yourself (i.e. your interests, likes, reason for applying) You may need to do a test, audition, present a portfolio, or attend an interview Some programs may need a criminal record check or even First Aid/CPR qualifications

Prioritizing Your Choices Does it matter which order I place my choices? For the most part, NO! Where there are exceptions the institutions are required to state this in their literature Best to prioritize your choices in the order that are important to you Ordering in this way provides universities and colleges with valuable information

Financial Aid Ontario Student Assistance Program – osap.gov.on.ca – Application opens in June – Deadline: within 45 days of starting your post- secondary program – Receive half of $ at the start and remainder halfway through the school year – Repayments starts 6 months after graduation Student Loans from Banks – Contact your local branch

Scholarships & Bursaries Scholarships – Entrance & Application – Various Criteria (academic, extra-curricular, financial need) Bursaries – Entrance awards by school – Academic & Needs based

APPRENTICESHIP

1.Pre-apprenticeship Program at College - Build skill base and knowledge of trade - Connect to potential employers eg. Conestoga College ~ Auto Service Technician Humber College ~ Plumbing Cambrian College ~ HVAC 2.Direct entry via employer Apprenticeship Options

Some Final Thoughts Take the time to review your application before final submission Do not use nicknames Create a suitable address OUAC and OCAS will not proceed with your application until payment is made Make a copy of your final choices for your records Keep your passwords in a safe place and all your information sent in a file

University Applications DUE January 15 th 2014 College Applications DUE February 1 st 2014 Key Dates