1. So long Heart Lake… Hello College, University and Life….

2. Guidance Counsellors A-F Mrs. Lepp G-O Mr. Finlay P-Z Ms. Spittles

3. 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 this June.

4. APPRENTICESHIP

5. 1.Pre-apprenticeship Program at College - Build skill base and knowledge of trade - Connect to potential employers 2.Direct entry via employer 3.Co-Op Apprenticeship Options

6. COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

7. Find Programs Here!

8. Variety of programs Joint college-university programs Shorter program lengths Lower tuition costs Smaller Classes Why College?

9. ENG4C or 4U + Program Specific Courses (Grade 11 or 12, U/C/M) Admission Requirements

10. Application Procedure October 2015 – February 2016 1.www.ontariocolleges.cawww.ontariocolleges.ca 2.Choose 5 programs (max. 3 per college) 3.Pay $95 4.Wait for Offers of Admission from the colleges (Feb – May)

11. What marks? Offers of admission are based on: Semester One FINAL & Semester Two MID-TERM And may look at your Grade 11 Marks

12. Deadline February 1 st 2016 For equal consideration

13. UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS

14. Undergraduate Degree (BA, BSc, BCom, BEng) – General Degree is 3 years – Honours Degree is 4 years Degrees are also available at many colleges Programs

15. ENG 4U + 5 Gr12 U/M Courses Program Specific averages Averages are calculated using your top 6 grade 12U/M courses including English and any program pre-requisites Admission Requirements

16. www.electronicinfo.ca Find Programs Here!

17. Application Procedure November 2015 – January 2016 1.Pick up your PIN number in Counselling (when you hear the announcement) 2. www.ouac.on.ca 3. Choose 3 programs 3.Pay $150 ( additional programs + $50 each ) 4.Wait for Offers of Admission from the universities ( Feb – May )

18. What marks? Offers of admission are based on: Semester One FINAL & Semester Two MID-TERM

19. Look Here

20. OUAC Deadline January 13 th 2016

21. MORE GREAT INFORMATION

22. Financial Aid Ontario Student Assistance Program – www.osap.gov.on.ca – Application opens in May Student Loans from Banks – Contact your local branch

23. Scholarships & Bursaries Scholarships and Bursaries – Check your post-secondary institution for more information – Various Criteria (academic, extra- curricular, financial need) – Please visit the Heart Lake Website for information

24. Heart Lake S.S. Post-Secondary Fair Thursday October 22, 2015 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Open to all Grade 11 and 12 students, parents and guardians Over 35 different post-secondary schools represented! Apprenticeships, Colleges and Universities

25. University Applications DUE January 13 th 2016 College Applications DUE February 1 st 2016 Key Dates