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

2. 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

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

4. 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)

5. 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!

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Tools You’ll Need www.ontariocolleges.ca
address— be sure it’s appropriate
Create a new personal , not LKDSB
File folder for important documents
Calendar—dates, deadlines
Apply by Feb 1st, 2018 !!!!!!

12. OCAS Tutorial Demonstration of the site www.ontariocolleges.ca
Ontario Colleges Application System
Demonstration of the site

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

14. 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 !!!

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

16. 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

17. 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

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

19. 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:

20. Check out Student Services from the school website:

21. Have a Plan B?

22. TWITTER
@GLSSguidance

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