Post Secondary Information 20192020 Preston High School GOALS

Post Secondary Information 2019/2020 Preston High School

GOALS FOR TODAY: To understand post-secondary options To know the research tools to use To highlight events you and your family should attend between Sept. - Dec. 2019 Stress is expected; tips to manage it!

PATHWAY PLANNING DETERMINE YOUR OPTIONS FOR NEXT YEAR 5 th Year Workplace Trade and Apprenticeship College University

How to Plan for my Pathway after Preston: Check Have conversations with adults Check graduation requirements on My. Way prerequisites of school programs Book campus tours Go to lunchtime speakers at PHS Set time aside to properly plan for your future

LUNCHTIME SPEAKERS AT PHS • University representatives – see list • College representatives – see list • Employment Counsellor– Tues. October 29 • Apprenticeship expert – Wed. October 2 10: 45 a. m. Rm 114

College/ University Lunch Visits to PHS

PHS GUIDANCE WORKSHOPS ON: • University – Tues. September 24 • College – Thurs. September 26 • Financing further education / scholarships – Tues. October 1 10: 45 a. m. Rm 114

Evening / Weekend Events • Book a campus tour • UIP – Ontario University Information Program in Toronto • OCIF – Ontario College Information Fair in Toronto • Study and Go Abroad Fair – in Toronto

WORKPLACE WHAT KIND OF JOB ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Talk to an Employment Advisor at: Cambridge Career Connections CCC, 40 Ainslie St. S Lutherwood Employment Centre, 35 Dickson St. http: //cambridgecareerconnections. com/ Exit Planning with your guidance counsellor Community networking

APPRENTICESHIPS Find an employer who is willing to take you on Apply to College Certificate, Diploma or Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Math Contact and English are key subjects the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities (MTCU) A full apprenticeship requires 2 -5 years of training https: //www. ontario. ca/page/start-apprenticeship

COLLEGE VS. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Smaller Class Sizes Hands on learning & lectures Focus on specific career paths Foundation programs, Certificates (1 yr) Diplomas (2 -3 years) Degrees (4 years) UNIVERSITY Larger Class Sizes Lecture style learning Focus on theory that applies to multiple careers All Degrees (Bachelors, Masters) 3 -4 year programs

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS COLLEGE OSSD Gr. 12 English (C or U) Program Specific Requirements Average varies, but is generally based on required courses only Portfolio/Interview 6 UNIVERSITY Gr 12 U/M courses, including English (U) Program Specific Requirements Supplemental Information Form

COLLEGE IN TORONTO: https: //ocif. ca/ Ontario College Fair @ Enercare Centre (Ex. Place in Toronto) Wednesday October 23 5 -9 pm and Thursday October 24 9 -2 pm LOCAL: College Information Program Day @ Conestoga College, Doon Campus Tuesday October 22, 2019 10: 30 am – 1: 00 or between 5: 30 -7 pm All 24 Ontario Colleges will be present All Conestoga College Programs will have booths as well Visit www. ontariocolleges. ca

What marks go to the Colleges? Our first upload of grade 12 marks is November 22, Midterm Semester One Marks go Our second upload of grade 12 marks is February 7, Final Semester One Marks go Our third upload of grade 12 marks is April 24, Midterm Semester Two Marks go All offers of admission are conditional – final upload of marks is in July, Final Semester Two Marks go

All 21 Universities will be present at these events TORONTO: Ontario University Fair: Sept 27 – 29 th @ the Metro Toronto Convention Centre Free 10 am – 5 pm daily LOCAL: University Information Program Oct 15 th 2019 6 -8 pm at Cameron Heights SS Oct 18 th 2019 9 -10: 15 am at St. David CSS Search: www. ontariouniversitiesinfo. ca (einfo)

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What marks go to the Universities? Our first upload of grade 12 marks is February 13, Final Semester One Marks go Our second upload of grade 12 marks is April 24, Midterm Semester Two Marks go All offers of admission are conditional – final upload of marks is in July, Final Semester Two Marks go

COLLEGE UNIVERSITY $95 will allow students to $150 apply to 5 Colleges with no more than 3 programs at any one college OEN number – located on student’s timetable Can apply end of October DEADLINE: FEB 1 st 2020 will allow students to apply to 3 Universities $50 for each additional choice PIN # – will be given out at the end of October beginning of November from PHS Guidance DEADLINE: JAN 15 th 2020

Early October– the online application will be available February 1, 2020 – application is due for equal consideration + first day colleges MAY release offers of admission May 1, 2020 – Confirmation deadline June 1, 2020 – earliest date you may be required to make a financial commitment

January 15, 2020 – 101 application is due for equal consideration February 4, 2020 – recommended last date to make final changes to your application May 27, 2020– Notification of decision (all offers are conditional) June 1, 2020 – earliest date you may be required to respond to an offer and give a financial commitment

Applications are direct to each university. Fees and due dates will vary Program requirements will vary OSSD is a standard requirement Students give the PHS Guidance office each address of the out of province schools; we send transcripts. Those planning on applying to American Colleges or Universities will need to write the SAT’s – search www. collegeboard. org

EXCELLENT RESOURCE PHS Website – Guidance Tab “Pathways after Preston” phs. wrdsb. ca/guidance

Common Stressors STRESSOR What career to pursue Leaving PHS / home Financial planning Acceptance to my Plan A Achieving suitable marks SOLUTION My next step is…. Discuss with parents Research fees for school Have an acceptable Plan B Consider upgrading

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW Go CAREER INTEREST TOOL to: myblueprint. ca/wrdsb Go to: Drop down menu Select PHS as your school Tips: Use your real name Use your board email address Complete 3 surveys to get Career matches for you. To determine if you are compatible with this career complete a Compatibility match

We are here to help. Come to Guidance to chat about your future plans! Mrs. Brennan Mr. Boug Ms. Cove-Shannon A –G, V H-O, W-Z Pa-U

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