1. The Post Secondary Process Welcome!

2. This Evening’s Session Purpose/Goals 1.To Inform- provide information, timelines, sources and resources - validate/review information 2.To allow time - to adequately research - to align courses to plan for any/all post secondary options

3. POST SECONDARY DESTINATIONS Apprenticeship College University Workplace Which Pathway will you choose? ? Do your research to be sure you’re taking the proper courses for your chosen Pathway!

4. How to Choose? Introspection – What’s the best fit for the student’s interests and skills? Research – internet and print sources; contact people who are already doing what you want to do Discussion – parents, teachers, counsellors, friends, graduates, employees, employers and employment services, assemblies and post sec. rep visits, faculty advisors Visitation – open houses, tours, fairs, campuses, departments, residences, cities Trial – join friends already there; job shadow; Co-op; March Break, Day and Summer Programs

5. Additional Research 1.If post secondary study is involved, know prerequisite courses for programs (& cut-off averages, if appropriate) www.ontariocolleges.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca www.electronicinfo.ca www.electronicinfo.ca www.myblueprint.cawww.myblueprint.ca www.apprenticesearch.cawww.apprenticesearch.ca 2.Understand the structure of the programs year by year - look in college and university calendars, either online or in print (a few are available in Student Services) 3.As mentioned before, visit the campus/institution

6. College/Uni. Process Timelines Sept. – Jan.- Research, Info. Sessions, Fairs, (see Newsletter for dates) October- Students complete F.O.I. Forms November-1 st data transmission - marks to Colleges/no marks to Universities Nov./Dec.- Online Applications for College (OCAS) & University (OUAC) Jan. 16 th - University App’s. Due* Feb. 1 st - College App’s Due* *check individual programs for supplemental application due dates Mid Feb.- Sem. 1 final marks sent to OUAC and OCAS

7. Process Timelines (cont’d) February 1 st - Earliest date for College admission offer Mid April- Sem. 2 Mid-term marks sent to OCAS and OUAC May 1 st - Confirmation of College choice May 29 th - Deadline for Universities to make conditional offers June 3 rd - Student confirms University choice with a financial commitment Early July- Sem. 2 Final marks sent Summer - registration and course selection

8. Common Admission Criteria Workplace Earn Credits Toward High School Diploma Check Out Career Options; there are limited options without a diploma Some specific High School Course Prerequisites, Workplace or College Level Apprenticeships Most Require High School Diploma 40 hrs. Community Involvement Passing of the Gr.10 Literacy Test Specific High School Course Prerequisites, Workplace or College Level

9. Common Admission Criteria College High School Diploma 40 hrs. Community Service Passing of the Gr.10 Literacy Test College level courses – specific prerequisites are based on program University High School Diploma 40 hrs. Community Service Passing of the Gr.10 Literacy Test 6 Gr. 12 U or M level courses – specific prerequisites are based on program

10. College Admission Applications are submitted online to OCAS most diploma programs (2-3 years) require senior level credit prerequisites Applied/Collaborative degree programs (4 years) require University admission prerequisites Some programs require other information, e.g. supplemental application, audition, portfolio, CPR, First Aid, etc. Grades are used in admission consideration for most programs, and all senior credits are considered Supplemental information is submitted to each College not to OCAS

11. College Admission (cont’d) Admission process varies among Colleges (so research those of interest) Offers of admission start at the beginning of Feb. Some colleges will use Gr. 11 final marks (and often in cases where a Gr. 12 mark is not yet available) Colleges may require some Gr. 11 or 12 prerequisites for certain programs; some variation from school to school for similar programs Colleges make conditional offers and assume successful completion of senior courses until final grades are received in July

12. University Admission Applications are submitted online to OUAC Degree programs require six 4U or 4M level courses Prerequisites can be very specific, depending on the program (generally ENG4U plus others) Prerequisites can vary from school to school Admission cut-offs vary for programs and for schools Some programs require additional information, e.g. supplemental applications, auditions, portfolios, math contest results Supplemental information is submitted to each University not to OUAC

13. University Admission (cont’d) Credits earned through Night School, Summer School, Adult Education, ILC, Online and Private School are equal to credits earned in regular High School (until we hear otherwise) Process for upgrades (courses taken more than once) varies between universities, though most simply consider the highest mark. Some take an average or use a formula to calculate the mark to be considered Early offers tend to only be given to students with very high Gr. 11, and previously completed Gr. 12, marks

14. The Post Secondary Landscape The lines between College and University have been majorly blurred since “we” were in school Many Colleges now grant Applied degrees and offer Collaborative programs with Universities Many ‘transfer agreements’ exist allowing movement between College and University (e.g. complete one, get advanced standing in the other) Apprenticeships have College components

15. Resources

16. Sources of Information Student Services staff; bookcases marked A, C, U and W; Newsletters N.H.S. info sessions and assemblies College and University Reps University and College Fairs Pathways Assembly and Information Evenings Campus Visits (Fall and March Break) Job Shadowing to help fine-tune your preferences Internet Sites – school information, scholarships, assessments, financial planning and more

17. Recommended Internet Resources www.osca.ca School Counsellors site with excellent links and articles www.schooltocareer.ca Search for programs such as www.schooltocareer.ca SHSM, and OYAP www.apprenticesearch.com www.careercruising.comUser ID: Nelsonwww.careercruising.com Password: high www.myBlueprint.ca Activation Code: nelson4181www.myBlueprint.ca www.learnoverseas.com Search schools & programs overseaswww.learnoverseas.com

18. Recommended Internet Resources (cont’d) www.electronicinfo.ca - Ontario University (only) info.www.electronicinfo.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca - Ontario College informationwww.ontariocolleges.ca www.campusstarter.com Search for colleges & universities across North America, compare & contrast schools, scholarship search, aptitude test, career search

19. Scholarships, Bursaries Awards & OSAP

20. Internet Sites www.osca.ca www.aucc.ca/programs/index_e.html Association of Universities and College of Canada www.scholarshipscanada.com/ www.studentawards.com/ www.campusstarter.com www.myblueprint.ca

21. O.S.A.P. There is funding available for post-secondary education in the form of a loan from the government It is an interest free loan until 6 months after graduation. It is an individualized assessment, based on the financial situation within a family There is an expected financial contribution from the family for post-secondary education. We bring in a speaker in April for a workshop

22. O.S.A.P. (cont’d) The new Ontario Tuition Grant application is found on the O.S.A.P. application site. Students cannot apply for O.S.A.P. until they have accepted an offer at a post-secondary institution since their application will be processed through the financial aid office at that institution. an excellent resource for all O.S.A.P. questions: http://osap.gov.on.ca/

23. Out of Province

24. Out of Province Universities Excellent opportunity to maximize post-secondary experience Apply individually to each school Rolling admission dates at most schools, but apply early Often lower cut-off marks than Ontario schools Links to school web sites can be found at www.myBlueprint.ca www.campusstarter.com

25. Thank You! N.H.S. Student Services Staff N.H.S. Student Services Staff P. BirdHead of Student Services T. GeorgeCo-operative Education I. HallGuidance Counsellor L. MooreStudent Success Co-ordinator S. LowerySocial Worker N. PembertonSecretary, Student Services T. Raithby Guidance Counsellor I. SoansCo-operative Education J. VictorinoGuidance Counsellor H. WettlauferCo-operative Education

26. POST SECONDARY DESTINATIONS Apprenticeship College University Workplace Which Pathway will you choose? ?