PLANNING FOR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION Class of 2020

PLANNING FOR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION Class of 2020

Where did our grads go? Grads of 2019 2013 -14 • • • Carleton Ottawa Algonquin Queen’s Ryerson Toronto Waterloo Mc. Master Wilfred Laurier GAP Year/Work USA 2014 -15 2015 -16 2016 -17 2017 -18 2018 -19 38 23 34 9 3 2 4 3 4 25 0 27 44 57 5 2 4 2 1 37 27 42 4 3 3 4 2 64 41 41 11 5 4 9 3 48 34 37 16 4 4 6 2 48 43 33 7 0 5 15 5 14 3 12 1 9 1 7 1 21 6 One or two students: University - Western, York, Laurentian, St FX, Mc. Gill, Nipissing, Brock, Lakehead, UNB College – Durham, Humber, Northern, Seneca

Program Choice - University 2013 -14 • • • • Arts 15 Architecture Science 16 Engineering 18 Commerce 11 Communications Computer Science 3 Nursing 7 Kinesiology 4 Social Science 7 Global Studies 0 Public Policy 0 Performance Production 2014 -15 2015 -16 2016 -17 2017 -18 18 26 16 19 17 9 14 14 17 11 23 16 17 23 11 15 3 2 4 5 4 0 8 0 3 12 3 2 4 2 3 4 5 1 3 3 5 5 3 0 2018 -19 9 1 17 11 20 7 8 2 4 4 1 1 1

Graduation Requirements • 30 credits (18 compulsory) • Community Service Hours As Soon As Possible Deadline: June 1, 2020 • Literacy Test • Final marks for courses not taken at SRB should be submitted by June 14 th

IT’S YOUR CHOICE! • • College University Apprenticeship Work/Travel Part-time Studies/Work Return, up-grade Gap Year

TERMINOLOGY • OSSD- Ontario Secondary School Diploma • Undergraduate program- first university program • Bachelor’s degree- first degree in university/sometimes college • Diploma- obtained after completion of college program • OUAC-Ontario University Application Center • OCAS-Ontario College Application Service 6

Research: Where Do I Go? • Review Credit Counselling Summary • Complete an updated Interest Inventory – Career Cruising • Reflect on strengths & interests • Review college/university programs • Attend post-secondary sessions • Make contact with recruiters/ faculty advisors – ask questions! • Keep up-to-date with program changes • Visit universities/colleges

Career Cruising: Pathway Planning Software § Career Matchmaker software § Username/Password: (see guidance) § Research which institutions have the program(s) of interest § Check the prerequisites § Determine where to apply Answer the matchmaker questions to find careers that match your interests 8

Take A Personality Test http: //www. humanmetrics. com/personality

Explore Job Market Futures https: //www. canadianbusiness. com/lists-andrankings/best-jobs/canadas-best-jobs-2019 the-top-100 -jobs/

University of Ottawa Career Counselling

Ready to Apply for University? • Check prerequisites & identify additional application requirements • Review university web sites for current information • Determine where to apply • Talk to your counsellor • Speak to parents, family, friends, teachers • PIN Number required

Explore Program Options Ontario Universities’INFO Online Guide • The comprehensive guide to Ontario universities for secondary school students http: //www. ontariouniversitiesinfo. ca

WHY COLLEGE ? § Unique programs designed to prepare you for your future career-programs in the arts, health sciences, technology, trades, and business areas of study 20

Program Choice – College 2018 -2019 ØArchitectural Technician-1 ØBachelor of Public Safety-1 ØBaking and Pastry Arts Management-2 ØBookkeeping and Accounting-1 ØBroadcasting-Television-1 ØBuilding Construction Technician-2 ØBusiness Administration-1 ØBusiness-Management and Entrepreneurship-2 ØBusiness-Marketing-1 ØBusiness Accounting-1 ØChemical Engineering-1 ØChild and Youth Care-1 ØComputer Engineering Technology-1 ØCommunity and Justice Services-1 ØElectro-Mechanical Engineering Technician-1 ØFitness and Health Promotion-1 ØGame Animation-1 ØGeneral Arts and Science-Pre Technology-1 ØBachelor of Commerce (e-Supply Chain Management)-1 ØInteractive Media Design-1 ØLaw Clerk-1 ØMechanical Technician-Elevating Devices-1 ØMotive Power Technician-1 ØOutdoor Adventure-1 ØPolice Foundations-2 ØPre Health Sciences-1 ØSocial Service Worker-1 ØVeterinary Assistant-1 ØVeterinary Technology Wildlife-1 ØMarketing Communications Management-1 34 confirmed students to college

WHY COLLEGE? § Innovative and Groundbreaking -Students prepared for cutting-edge careers of today and tomorrow § Explorer Friendly -Ontario’s colleges offer programs specifically for explorers, helping you earn valuable credits while you figure out what your future holds § Something for Everyone -5000 plus programs across 200 plus areas of study § Real World Experience Before You Graduate -College programs are famous for their unique blend of academic learning and practical skills training § Classrooms That Connect -With class sizes that average 30 rather than 130 or more, don’t expect to be lost in the crowd § Graduate With Less Debt -Ontario College programs have significantly lower tuition costs than other postsecondary options Source: Ontario Colleges -2019(https: //www. ontariocolleges. ca/en/colleges/why-college) 22

SPECTRUM OF PROGRAM TYPES AT COLLEGE • Certificate (1 year) -Examples: Baking and Pastry Arts, General Arts and Science Pre Trades, Personal Support Worker, General Arts and Science, Welding and Fabrication Techniques • Diploma (2 years) Examples: Business-Marketing, Social Service Worker, Police Foundations, Powerline Technician, Practical Nursing, Fitness and Health Promotion, Early Childhood Education, Motive Power Technician • Advanced Diploma (3 years) Examples: Animation, Dental Hygiene, Game Development, Graphic Design, Civil Engineering Technology, Business Administration, Biotechnology, Massage Therapy • Graduate Certificate (1 year) -for those who have already completed a post secondary diploma or degree Examples: Green Architecture, Geographic Information Systems, Sports Business Management (Algonquin College Program Examples 2019/2020) 23

SPECTRUM OF PROGRAM TYPES AT COLLEGE • Bachelor’s Degrees (4 years) Ex. Bachelor of Interior Design -University level courses required to apply • Collaborative Degrees (Joint programs offered between college and partnering universities) Ex. Bachelor of Science in Nursing § Degree program-University courses required for application • Studies take place at Algonquin College and the University of Ottawa (Algonquin College Program Examples Above) 24

Other Degree Programs Offered By Algonquin College • Bachelor of Automation and Robotics • Bachelor of Building Science • Bachelor of Commerce (e-Supply Chain Management) • Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development • Bachelor Of Hospitality and Tourism Management • Bachelor of Information Technology • Bachelor of Public Safety 25

Ontario Colleges Website: Find Option Search the vast number of unique college programs offered: 26

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE DIPLOMA EXAMPLES (2019) • Early Childhood Education • Business-Management and Entrepreneurship • Architectural Technician 27

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE DIPLOMA EXAMPLES (2019) • Practical Nursing • Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training 28

Where to Apply Ontario University Application Centre OUAC = Ontario University Application Centre (located in Guelph, Ontario) www. ouac. on. ca/ouac-101 - online instructional video is available • Universities outside Ontario – apply on individual web sites (separate fee)

University Application Process • Application is on-line through OUAC (tutorial available) • Access codes are available in guidance (PIN number) • Cost is $150 for 3 choices • Additional choices are $50 each • Can pay on-line/credit (Check the web site for payment details)

OUAC Reference Number • After you SUBMIT you will be assigned an OUAC Reference Number • Need for other university applications outside Ontario that are linked to the OUAC • Need to get back in to your application to track offers or change choices

Timelines for University Applications • January 15 deadline to complete online application • February 5 recommended last date for university or program changes & additions • May 29 latest date students can expect a response from an Ontario university • June 1 earliest date Ontario universities may require a response to an offer of admission from students • Universities outside of Ontario will have their own timelines and application process. Many universities are connected to the OUAC eg Mc. Gill, Dalhousie

Sample Application Scenario A ($150) • 1. CC Commerce (no option) Carleton • 2. OFE Management (no option) Ottawa • 3. QC Commerce Queen’s Scenario B ($150) • 1. OAS Arts • 2. OLA Social Sciences • 3. CH Arts Ottawa Carleton

Alternate Offers • • What does this mean? Who gives them? Why are they important? Check under Admission on OUInfo or university web sites

Alternate Offers OUInfo - Admissions

Subject of Major Interest • • • Specialization Major Double Major/Joint Honours Minor Undeclared major Depends on the university – very high number of undergraduates change major/program after first year

Consider Cooperative Education • • • Paid at the university level Gain hard skills Develop a network Future employer Inform career decision Check this field on application

Additional Admission Criteria Programs that require more than marks Note: generally do not receive early offers Examples- tests, portfolios, interviews, auditions and personal information forms Be aware of deadlines

Verify…. verify • • • Log on to the OUAC and VERIFY the following: Personal information Course history Current courses for both semesters Inform Guidance (Mrs. Arbuthnot) about external credits being taken – Eg. night school, on-line courses through other school boards, Torah High, Blyth, and Language Courses

Important Information • Make sure your e-mail address is up-to-date • Make sure e-mail messages from OUAC and universities do not go to your junk mail • Keep all your application information in a separate file

UNIVERSITIES OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO • Acadia, Bishop’s, Concordia, Mc. Gill, Dalhousie, Simon Fraser, UBC, UVIC, U of Calgary, St Mary’s are connected to OUAC • Other universities: must arrange for transcript to be sent; order in guidance • Most American Universities demand testing ie. SAT or ACT • SAT www. collegeboard. com TOEFL – for students whose 1 st language is not English Contact university for specific instructions

What Happens Next • Institutions will assign each applicant a student number • Use this student number to track the status of your application on the university web site

University Offers of Admission First Round aka Early Offer • Each university is different; some do not give early offers (see OUInfo Admission) • Early offers are made using grade 11 marks & completed grade 12 s and generally could have a scholarship offer attached (starting Dec) • One offer does not cancel other offers • Programs requiring portfolios have later offers

Second Round Offers (February) • generally February after finals of semester 1 are received • decisions are based on grade 12 and grade 11 marks • All prerequisites must be presented (grades or in progress) • A minimum of 6 courses are included in the calculation of average (combination of 4 U/M and 3 U/M) • Places are kept open in all programs for the final round of offers

Third Round Offers (May) • Decisions based on grade 12 semester 1 finals & mid-terms of semester 2 • A minumum of 6 grade 12 (4 U/M) grades must be available • All prerequisites must be presented • Minimum average will depend on program • Offers, refusals are sent

How To Apply For A College Program In Ontario • OCAS = Ontario College Application Service (located in Guelph, Ontario) • www. ontariocolleges. ca (For college programs outside of Ontario-consult specific school’s website for application information) 48

HOW TO APPLY FOR A COLLEGE PROGRAM IN ONTARIO? § Begin your application at ontariocolleges. ca § Click the “Apply Now” button and complete all required fields • An account activation email will be sent to the email address you entered when you created your account • Click the link in the email to activate your account. • Login to your account Have ready: Ontario Education Number (OEN) And Student Number 49

How to Apply for a College Program in Ontario? • Record your username, and password. (Keep your password confidential) • Complete your application including program choices • Verify that the grades forwarded by your high school are correct • Pay your application processing fees online by VISA, Master. Card or American Express, or Interact Online 50

How Much Does It Cost? OCAS • Cost is $95 for 5 choices maximum • Maximum of 3 program choices at any one college 51

How To Apply For A College Program In Ontario § Green check marks should appear next to ALL the Categories on the left side of your application for it to be complete § What is left to complete on this application? 52

COLLEGE PROGRAM SELECTION EXAMPLE 53

How To Confirm An Offer? • The colleges will let you know directly of their admission decision. Offers will also appear on your OCAS account when you receive an offer of admission: 1) Log in to your ontariocolleges. ca account 2) Click on “View Offers” to see your offers of admission 3) Select the offer of admission you wish to accept 4) Click Confirm. (If after accepting an offer of admission you do not receive a confirmation email, contact ocas immediately. ) Source: www. ontariocolleges. ca 54

WHO CAN ANSWER MY QUESTIONS? • Step by step application procedures (user guide) on how to apply to college (http: //www. ontariocolleges. ca) • Live Help feature on Main Page • Email the Customer Contact Centre at ask-us@ontariocolleges. ca • Call the Customer Contact Centre at 1 -888 -892 -2228 Source: www. ontariocolleges. ca WHO ELSE CAN HELP? 55

What Marks Do Colleges See? • Colleges receive final grades from 9 -12 Grade 12 grades -Mid Term Sem. 1 -Final Sem. 1 -Mid Term Sem. 2 -Final Sem. 2 56

Ontario College Application Important Dates • Feb. 1, 2020 - equal consideration deadline for online application for admission to programs starting the following fall • Feb. 1, 2020 - earliest offer date by colleges (apply early!) • May 1, 2020 - applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission to their chosen program through ontariocolleges. ca by this deadline 57

Additional Admission Criteria § Consult program view book or specific college to reference if there additional admission criteria § Examples- tests, portfolios, interviews, auditions and personal information forms § Ex. Graphic Design at Algonquin College § Submit a portfolio of 10 -15 samples of your best work Be aware of deadlines! 58

College Articulation Agreements 2019/2020 Algonquin Examples What are they? Articulation Agreements/Degree Pathways allow you to use your college education towards the completion of a degree as specified by the university (Algonquin College). • See College Websites for articulation lists • Articulation agreements due not guarantee admission to University. Contact the receiving school to learn more • Algonquin College Articulation Agreement examples: Business Administration (core), Social Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, Civil Engineering Technology 59

Articulation Agreement’s Algonquin College Examples • • Full articulation list is available on Algonquin College’s website Examples of articulation agreements between Algonquin College and other institutions (2019) 60

Articulation Agreement’s Algonquin College 2019/2020 Examples • Police Foundations Articulation examples 61

Highly Competitive Programs • • Make sure you apply early Applications will be ranked by the average of the required courses and/or by the test results (English, etc. ) Example of SOME of Algonquin’s highly competitive programs 62

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ALGONQUIN COLLEGE FALL ALGONQUIN COLLEGE 2019 OPEN HOUSE Algonquin College Fall Open House November 5 or 6 2019 (Register online) https: //www. algonquincollege. com/openhouse/ 64

FINANCIAL OSAP AID • The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a financial aid program that can make it easier for students to go to college or university • The amount of assistance is dependent upon several factors (detailed on-line application) • The program offers funding for school through two kinds of money: -grants: money you don’t have to pay back -a student loan: money you need to repay • Financial Aid Calculator on OSAP website • Online application to apply for OSAP • Consult website for further info and application deadlines http: //osap. gov. on. ca 65

SCHOLARSHIPS • Full scholarship presentation is available on SRB’s Website Great Links To Start! • • https: //yconic. com www. scholarshipscanada. com http: //www. ontariouniversitiesinfo. ca https: //scholartree. ca 66

Things to Remember • • Be Realistic Be Informed Don’t Panic Remember, it’s not a life-long decision • Work hard, but enjoy this year!

PRESENTED BY SRB’s GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT A-K Ms Mayhew L-Z Mr Mullins 2019/2020