1. PREPARING FOR YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION POST- SECONDARY INFORMATION

2. What are my choices? How do I know if college is right for me?

3. WORKPLACE begin your job immediately potential for movement or training earn money right away possibly apply to college/university in the future after you have saved money

4. look for an employer who is willing to hire and train you 2 − 5 year process, depending on the trade accumulation of necessary hours earn wages while you learn up to 20% in−class component at a college at the end of your training, write a standard provincial exam APPRENTICESHIP

5. UNIVERSITY 3 and 4 year degrees lecture style, large classes, academic learning approximately $6500 - $8500 per year, depending upon the program cost of residence is up to $6000 without a meal plan and up to $11 000 with a meal plan potential for Co-op Destinations after university: job post-graduate university degrees (i.e. - Masters, Ph.D.) college diplomas (undergraduate and post-graduate) trades

6. COLLEGE PROGRAMS Certificate Programs two semesters or one year i.e. Veterinary Assistant, Dental Assistant, Personal Support Worker at Durham College approximately $2500 − $3500 per year tuition lab fees are extra

7. Post-Graduate Certificate Programs must have a university degree or college diploma to apply 1 or 2 years; 2 or 4 semesters i.e. Paralegal, Addictions & Mental Health, International Business Management at Durham College $3000 − $5000 per year tuition COLLEGE PROGRAMS

8. Diploma Programs two years or four semesters i.e. Police Foundations, Hospitality Management, Early Childhood Education at Durham College approximately $2500 per year tuition Advanced Diploma Programs six semesters or three years i.e. Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Child & Youth Worker at Durham College approximately $2500 per year tuition COLLEGE PROGRAMS

9. Degree Programs combines hands-on learning of college with theoretical approach of university earn one or two credentials from the college and/or university (i.e. diploma & degree) some colleges grant Applied Degrees (follows University requirements) four years i.e. Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Durham College/UOIT COLLEGE PROGRAMS

10. Collaborative Degree Programs many college graduates can bridge into university degree programs for example, for a graduate of Protection, Security & Investigation at Durham College could pursue the following: COLLEGE PROGRAMS

11. Step 1: Durham College Home Page Step 2: Programs & Courses Step 3: Full-time programs Step 4: Diploma to degree options (menu on left) Step 5:

12. COSTS VARY DEPENDING UPON SEVERAL FACTORS $2400 − $7500 Tuition Fees $1500 Books & Supplies $6500 − $7500 Board & Lodging $900 Transportation $990 Miscellaneous cost $25 − $5000 lab supplies & consumable fees Total Range from: $11 000 – $15 890

13. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) www.osap.gov.on.ca www.osap.gov.on.ca there will be an OSAP presentation in May, listen to the announcements Awards & Scholarships O’Neill website  Guidance  Scholarships www.scholarshipscanada.com www.studentawards.com www.canlearn.ca after acceptance enquire at the college

14. HOW DO I CHOOSE A COLLEGE? institution size class sizes size of community/city living at home living away from home programs choice co-op program job placement record extra-curricular social life

15. HOW NOT TO CHOOSE A SCHOOL Lemming Phenomenon stores/restaurants on campus media influence/exterior beauty supposed reputation

16. WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER IF I KNOW THE PROGRAM I WANT TO TAKE? most colleges have a course calendar published every year (fewer each year) calendars contain a list of programs offered along with entrance requirements requirements may vary from college to college Highly Competitive Programs – check cutoff average & course requirements

17. HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT PROGRAMS OFFERED AT COLLEGES?

19. HOW TO GAIN ENTRANCE TO A COLLEGE? OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) (30 credits, 40 hours of community service & Literacy Test) qualification for specific programs may vary some programs may require that the applicant meet specific admission criteria these may include: specific courses, essays, medical forms, or testing These requirements are listed as admission requirements in the individual college calendars.

21. ONTARIO COLLEGE APPLICATION SERVICE (OCAS) applications are completed online and are forwarded to the colleges OCAS processes applications and acceptances and acts as liaison between the applicant and the college OCAS processes applications for ONTARIO colleges only applicant is allowed to apply to 5 different colleges/programs and no more than 3 program choices per college

22. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO APPLY TO COLLEGE? application fee is $95 = 5 college choices (no more than three programs at the same college) the date the payment is received at OCAS will be the date your application is received at OCAS payment − online, phone or payment form using VISA or MASTER CARD, or mail a certified cheque or money order to OCAS made payable to the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS)

23. APPLICANTS’ − DATES TO REMEMBER Early October – access available to online college application @ www.ontariocolleges.ca

24. November 23 – colleges begin receiving applications February 1 st – Equal Consideration Deadline May 1 – deadline to confirm offer June 15 – earliest date colleges may require tuition payment APPLICANTS’ − DATES TO REMEMBER

25. February 1 st – Equal Consideration Deadline To be considered on an equal basis with other applicants, your application and application processing fee must be received at our office by February 1st. After February 1st, applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, providing there are still vacancies in the program(s) of your choice. Colleges release offers to applicants. Earliest date to confirm an offer of admission. February 1 st – Earliest Offer Date offers continue until programs are filled or wait lists are established

26. SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITY − GRADES FORWARDING PROCESS Mid−November − Durham Board sends a transcript of student’s mark history and current courses to OCAS Mid−February − final marks for the 1 st semester are forwarded to OCAS April 22 nd − 27 th mid-term marks early July − final marks forwarded late August − final data transmission

27. conduct the necessary research by consulting college web-sites/course calendars, parents and guidance counsellors to decide on college program choices meet with college specific admission deadlines (i.e. for the submission of portfolios, interviews, auditions, etc.) complete the online application and pay the application processing fee verify that all information provided on the Online application is correct and complete RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE APPLICANT

28. WHAT DO I DO NEXT? begin research by logging onto www.ontariocolleges.ca sign up and/or attend college information sessions (see dates on handout provided today) sheets will be posted in Guidance for sign-up to the college workshops sign up for an Online Application Workshop Discuss your future with your family!

29. http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/Documents/appl icant-tutorial-eng.pdf http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/Documents/appl icant-tutorial-eng.pdf www.ontariocolleges.ca (find a program) www.ontariocolleges.ca COLLEGE CALENDARS CAREER CRUISING www.careercruising.com Username: durham Password: 10260 MUST ATTEND *Online Application Workshops* INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE TOURS (P.D.Days, March Break) Guidance Appointment