Transcript Donald A. Wilson Secondary School

Donald A. Wilson
Secondary School
Post Secondary
Education Presentation
Learning Goals
By the end of the presentation you
will …
…have a better understanding of
what the Grade 12 year will look like
for your child and how we can work
together to support their post
secondary goals.
What’s happening in Guidance?
19-21
 College Fair – October 20-21
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O.U.F. – September
Wilson University
Fair!!!—October 8
What’s happening in Guidance
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Newsletters/flyers – Survival
Guide
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Fall Campus Visits
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Academic Calendars
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PIN assembly For Students in MID
NOVEMBER
Parent Info Session on
OSAP/Financial Planning:
TBD
www.careercruising.com/login/ddsb
What’s happening in Guidance?
September 30th
What’s happening in Guidance?
October 22
What’s happening in Guidance?
October 17
Post Secondary Options
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Workplace
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GAP YEAR
Apprenticeship
 College
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G.A.S. Program
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University
Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn!
 There are over 140 skilled trades in Ontario
Details:
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Must first find
an employer to hire and
train you
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Training agreement signed - prepared by an
Apprenticeship Branch consultant (MTCU)
90% training is practical on-the-job
10% is theoretical in-class
Apprenticeships How To…
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Fine tune your resume/profile
Work on your employability skills
Math/Science/Tech courses
Co-operative Education
Dual Credit programs
Colleges and Universities How To…
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Both applications are on-line
Mandatory workshops will be provided for
university applicants
Fees apply
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University Deadline –
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January 14
College Deadline – February 1
Your marks get sent AUTOMATICALLY!
Colleges in Ontario
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28 in total
6 in our area
Over 900 career choices!
HUNDREDS of diploma, certificate and
degree programs
Connected
Education
MANY CAMPUSES!
Your future
starts
here.
Getting Started
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Apply EARLY
WHAT DO I NEED?
OSSD
At least 4 senior courses at the C, U or M level, including
English
C vs. U level English
Specific course requirements
Additional criteria (grades, tests, interview, portfolio,
audition, community service, essay, statement of intent)
Highly competitive/oversubscribed programs
Admission Details
• Choose up to 5 programs with no more than 3
at any one college
• $95 fee
• As soon as fees are received and processed
OCAS will send your application info to your
college choices
• You can make changes or check status of your
application online
Admission Details…
• Admission decisions are made as early as
FEBURARY 1st and sent throughout the
semester
• Confirm acceptance online – must be done by
MAY 1, 2014
• By June 15, 2014 – start paying tuition fees $$
• Variety of payment options
Offers of Admission
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Keep a record of your OCAS application #
Keep your username AND password in a
SAFE place
Offers are sent to the applicant by mail or
online
Check often!!!
CONDITIONAL
Read and heed all instructions!
Financial Information
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Tuition $2100 ish
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Fully funded?
Program Based Cost Differences
Ancillary Fees $1000 ish
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Books/supplies $1200 ish
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Accommodation/food/transportation
Work/study programs
OSAP
Universities
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21 in Ontario
6 in our area
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90 different undergraduate degrees
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MANY CAMPUSES!
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Admission Requirements:
Universities
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OSSD
English 4U plus 5 4U/M courses
Specific course requirements/prerequisites
Cut-off averages based on 2013 applicant
pool
Additional non-course requirements (personal
statement of interest, applicant background
summary, auditions, letters of reference,
essay, audition)—with deadlines!
Getting Started
• www.ouac.on.ca/101/
• Use school #, student # and PIN – provided
after workshop
• Keep ALL numbers in a safe place
• Keep copies of all correspondence, mailings…
Admission Details…
• 3 program choices for the basic fee of $130
• $44 for EACH additional choice (maximum of 3
programs at one university)
• Check if ALTERNATE offers are made
• Variety of payment options
Demo Application
Important Dates
• November 2014: Schools distribute Access Code Letters for
the OUAC 101 Online Application.
• January 14, 2015: Latest date to submit completed online
applications to the OUAC.
• May 29, 2015: Date by which the universities must respond
to your application for admission.
• June 3, 2015: Earliest date by which the universities may
require a response to offers of admission and a financial
commitment.
Admission Details…
• Once your payment has been made, OUAC will send
your application information to your university
choices
• You may make changes or check the status of your
application online
• Admission process is continuous
NOTE: additional information may be required!
Financial Information
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Tuition $5000 ish
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Ancillary Fees $1000 ish
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Books/supplies $1000 ish
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Accommodation/food/transportation
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Work/study programs
Entrance Scholarships
OSAP
Offers of Admission
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Forwarded to the applicant
By mail or online
CONDITIONAL
Early admission?
Read and heed all instructions!
Sources of Money
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Savings
Loans – OSAP/Lines of Credit
Bursaries – based on financial need, on
going
Employment
Athletics
http://osap.gov.on.ca – indicate eligibility
PLAN AHEAD!
Scholarships
Unclaimed Trust Fund
 Automatic vs. Application
 Amount awarded can change based on final
marks!
 Athletics,
academics,
activities!
 Apply early!
 Other sources – check with your employer!
 www.scholarshipscanada.com
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IEPs and Post Secondary Support
• Colleges and Universities will continue to
provide support to students
• Must be a self advocate!
• Recent copies of IEPs, report cards,
Psychological testing (with in last two years)…
• We can help! See Special Education Head
if you have questions!
Useful Websites
www.wilsonss.ca
www.ontariocolleges.ca
www.ouac.on.ca
www.electronicinfo.ca
www.osap.gov.on.ca
www.scholarshipscanada.com