Post Secondary Information 20152016 BLUEVALE C I LEARNING
Post Secondary Information 2015/2016 BLUEVALE C. I.
LEARNING GOALS: v To understand post-secondary options v To become familiar with research tools v To understand the application process v Alleviate some stress!
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL v DETERMINE YOUR OPTIONS FOR NEXT YEAR 5 th Year Workplace Apprenticeship College University
TH 5 YEAR v Make sure you are ready to leave. Colleges and Universities do not treat grade 12 or 12+ students differently v Be aware of the 34 credit threshold v Repeating credits that you have already earned count towards the 34 threshold v Meet with your guidance counsellor to plan your 5 th year appropriately
WORKPLACE WHAT KIND OF JOB ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? v Seek out help: v Exit Planning with your guidance counsellor v Community supports Lutherwood Employment Centre Conestoga College Career Centre v Workshops WRDSB - Zoom into the Workplace workshop in the spring
APPRENTICESHIPS v Find an employer who is willing to take you on. v Apply to the Ontario College Application Services (OCAS) Conestoga College offers numerous programs that register you as an apprentice when you start the program. Math and English are key subjects v Attend the presentation by Conestoga College on Trades and Apprenticeships – Wednesday October 14 th @ lunch in computer lab 1115 v Contact the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities (MTCU)
COLLEGE VS. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE v v v Smaller Class Sizes Hands on learning Focus on career training and trades Foundation programs (1 yr) Certificates, Diplomas (2 -3 years) Degrees (4 years) UNIVERSITY v v v Larger Class Sizes Lecture style learning Focus on academic and professional programs Degrees (Bachelors, Masters) 3 -4 year programs
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE v GRADE 12 ENGLISH OSSD v Gr. 12 English (C or U) v Program Specific Requirements v Average varies, but is generally based on required courses only v Portfolio/Interview v v v (U) 5 ADDITIONAL U/M COURSES PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FORM
COLLEGE RESEARCH, RESEARCH!! v College visits to BCI in Oct and Nov (Lambton, Mohawk, Centennial, and Conestoga) v College Information Program Day @ Conestoga College, Doon Campus Wednesday Oct 21 st, 2015 10: 30 am - 1: 30 pm 5: 00 -7: 00 pm All 28 Ontario Colleges will be present v Ontario College Fair @ Enercare Centre (Ex. Place in Toronto) v Monday October 19 th 5 -9 pm and Tuesday October 20 th 10 -3 pm Visit www. ontariocolleges. ca Attend a campus tour or an open house
COLLEGE www. ontariocolleges. ca
COLLEGE www. ontariocolleges. ca
COLLEGE www. ontariocolleges. ca
COLLEGE www. ontariocolleges. ca
UNIVERSITY v v Ontario University Fair: Sept 25 – 27 th @ The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (10 am – 5 pm daily) University visits to BCI mini university day: Fri. Oct. 23 rd @ 9 am - lunch University Information Program v Nov 3 rd, 2015 @ 12 – 2 pm @ St. David CSS Nov 3 rd, 2015 @ 7 - 9 pm @ Huron Heights SS Nov 5 th, 2015 @ 7 - 9 pm @ St. Benedict CSS Electronic info (einfo. ca) Attend a campus tour or an open house
UNIVERSITY www. electronicinfo. ca
UNIVERSITY www. electronicinfo. ca
UNIVERSITY www. electronicinfo. ca
UNIVERSITY www. electronicinfo. ca
APPLICATION PROCESS COLLEGE v $95 will allow students to apply to 5 college choices with no more than 3 programs at any one college v OEN number – located on student’s timetable v DEADLINE: FEB 1 st 2016 UNIVERSITY v$150 WILL ALLOW STUDENTS TO APPLY TO 3 UNIVERSITIES v$50 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL CHOICE v. PIN # – WILL BE MAILED TO BCI AT THE END OF OCTOBER BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER v. DEADLINE: JAN 13 TH 2016
COLLEGE www. ontariocolleges. ca
DEADLINES FOR COLLEGE v November 24, 2015 – first date that an application will be sent to a college v February 1, 2016 – application is due for equal consideration + first day colleges MAY release offers of admission v May 1, 2016 – Confirmation deadline v June 15, 2016 – earliest date you may be required to make a financial commitment
UNIVERSITY www. ouac. on. ca
DEADLINES FOR UNIVERSITY v January 13, 2016 – 101 application is due for equal consideration v February 5, 2016 – recommended date to make final changes to your application v May 27, 2016– Notification of decision (all offers are conditional) v June 1, 2016 – earliest date you may be required to make a financial commitment
OUT OF PROVINCE v Applications are direct to each university. Fees and due dates will vary Program requirements will vary OSSD is a standard requirement v Students need to check each school for specific requirements. v Those planning on applying to American Colleges or Universities will need to write the SAT’s.
HOW MUCH? $10, 000 – $20, 000 *depending on program and location. **only an estimate of total costs. Costs include: Tuition Student Fees Residence Meal Plan Transportation Miscellaneous Books & Supplies
FUNDING SOURCES v v v v Personal Savings Bank Loan Earnings from employment (while attending school) Parental Contribution - RESP Scholarships / Bursaries Government Student Loans (OSAP) Commencement Awards
Financial Information OSAP http: //osap. gov. on. ca Scholarships www. canlearn. ca www. studentawards. com www. scholarshipscanada. com
MORE INFORMATION v BCI Website - Guidance v http: //bci. wrdsb. ca/guidance v Follow us on Twitter v @BCI_Guidance v Pick up handouts (information sheet, ontariocolleges. ca booklet)
THANK-YOU FOR LISTENING
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