1. Moving On to Post-secondary Pathways Grade 12 Presentation

2. Quotation “A journey to a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
-Lao Tzu-
So the journey continues….

3. Guidance Program Overview
September:
Grade 12 Guidance Assembly
Status Sheets – Graduation Check
September/October/November:
Individual Counselling Sessions
Scholarship Workshops: September 21, – Both Lunches
College & University Visits, Open Houses

4. Guidance Program Overview
October:
Financing Post-Secondary Education Presentation:
Thursday, October 7p.m.
November:
Apprenticeship Presentation
DATE TBD

5. Guidance Program Overview
November/December:
College & University Application Workshops
January:
Work Presentation

6. Guidance Program Overview
January:
University Application Deadline:
**Wednesday, January 17, 2018**
February:
College Application Deadline:
**Wednesday, February 1, 2018**
Equal Consideration Deadline

7. Guidance Program Overview
February/March:
College Offers
April/May:
Majority of University Offers
OSAP Applications
You MUST decide on a school before applying

8. Graduation Reminders O.S.S.D. Requirements: 30 Credits:
18 Compulsories
Religion Credit for every school year
12 Optional Courses
Credits outside of LDCSB?
Ontario Secondary Literacy Requirement
40 Hours of Community Service
***It is YOUR responsibility to ensure you have met ALL requirements***

9. Post-secondary Pathways
Apprenticeship
College
University
Work/Community
**Choose the pathway that is best for YOU**
**Make an INFORMED DECISION**

10. Apprenticeship 4 Sectors: Continue with Learning Plan at Saint André:
Construction
Industrial
Motive Power
Service
Continue with Learning Plan at Saint André:
Experiential Learning (Co-op, OYAP, Dual Credits)
Work Experience (part-time job, volunteering)

11. Apprenticeship How to Apply? Presentation November 2017
Possible College Programs
Work
Presentation November 2017
Mrs. J. Ingratta
See your Guidance Counsellor

12. College From Secondary School: Research Programs & Prerequisites:
Certificate Programs
Diplomas
Applied Degrees
Research Programs & Prerequisites:
School Visits & Open Houses

13. College Admission Average: Varies Grade 11 & 12 marks are used
College will consider C, M, U and sometimes O courses (Differentials?)
Prerequisites are sometimes used
Minimum mark requirements
If applying to a Degree Program, then six (6) Grade 12 U or M courses are required

14. College Highly Competitive Programs:
Post-secondary program required before beginning competitive programs
Completion of a program at post- secondary still does NOT guarantee admission

15. College When to apply? How to apply?
Deadline: February 1, 2018
Apply by end of Christmas Break
How to apply?
To how many programs can you apply?
Five programs (Maximum)
No more than three programs at any one College
$95

16. College Offers of Admission: **Be sure to sign up for application
A few offers will start in early February
All applicants will know by March 31st
**Be sure to sign up for application
workshops in November & December**

17. University From Secondary School: Research Programs & Prerequisites:
Undergraduate Degrees
Research Programs & Prerequisites:
Major vs. Minor?
School Visits & Open Houses

18. University Admission Average: Varies
Strong Grade 11 marks may result in early conditional offers of admission
Grade 12 marks are always the basis for final admission decisions
Universities require SIX Grade 12 U or M courses
Prerequisites are always used
May be minimum mark requirements

19. University Admission Average:
Marks in the prerequisite courses PLUS next best 4U/4M Marks to make up SIX courses
Students may NOT choose which of their marks are used
Final 4U/4M marks completed by Semester One and Semester Two midterm marks
All offers of admission are conditional
Conditions vary based on University

20. University: Western Admission Averages
-May 2016 Offers-
Nursing: Western/Fanshawe
90% & 88%
Kinesiology
85%
Science
83.5%
Biological & Medical Sciences
90.5%
Social Science
Arts & Humanities
Health Sciences
85.5%
Engineering
88%
MOS
87.5%
MIT
Media Theory Production (Fanshawe)

21. University: King’s Admission Averages
-May 2017 Offers-
Social Science
80%
Arts & Humanities
Childhood & Social Institutions (CSI)
Social Justice & Peace Studies
MOS
Foundations & Catholic Studies for Teachers

22. University When to apply? How to apply? Deadline: January 17, 2018
Apply by end of Christmas Break
How to apply?
OUAC 101 Application

23. University To how many programs can you apply? Three programs for $150
Extra choices for $50 each
No more than three choices at any one University
New – You will be charged for changes to your application for a different University

24. University Offers of Admission: **Be sure to sign up for application
Early acceptance for strong Grade 11 Marks
Most acceptances occur late April to end of May, after submission of midterm marks
**Be sure to sign up for application
workshops in November & December**

25. Important Points: College & University
Full Disclosure: Grade 11 & 12 Marks
Double check for credits outside of LDCSB
Non-academic requirements (i.e., portfolio, interview, audition, etc.)
All programs are unique
Visit the campus
Research, research, research!

26. Applying Outside of Ontario
Visit websites of individual schools
Athletes should communicate with school liaison
American Schools: ACTs vs. SATs

27. Financing Your Education
Scholarships
Savings
Work
OSAP – More info to come in Spring

28. Work Employability Skills: Presentation in January: Co-op
Computer Skills
Presentation in January:
Job Research
Résumé Writing

29. Important Reminders Take responsibility YOURSELF Advocate for YOURSELF
Be informed
Keep up with correspondence

30. Guidance Website: Resources
Apprenticeship Links
College Visits and Open House Information
University Visits and Open House Information
Work Links
FAQs re: College & University
LDCSB Guidance Document: “The Journey Continues”

31. Any Questions?

32. Thank you!