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Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute
Guidance Department
Ms. Beck (A-GIL)
Ms. Minter (GIN-MOH)
Ms. Dodham (MOO-SAN)
Ms. Konnaris (SAR-Z)
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Apprenticeship Program
College
University
Workplace
5th Year of High School
Study Abroad
Travel
Volunteer
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Identify which courses you have
enjoyed the most
Identify which courses have given
you the most difficulty
Think about your strengths and
weaknesses
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Think about how you learn best – hands
on vs. textbook
Find out as much information about the
university, apprenticeship or college
program as possible (what courses will
you be required to take in 2-4 years?)
Visit our school’s Guidance page and make
use of some of the following excellent and
interactive resources!
(http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/cedarbrae/GuidanceStudentServices.aspx)
Career Cruising
MyBlueprint.ca
Mazemaster
Job Futures
Apprenticeship is a form of post-secondary
education in which:
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you earn while you learn
90% of the learning takes place on the job
10 % of the learning will take place in school
Apprenticeship Timeline
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In school
2 to 5 years
In school
In school
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Over 150 skill trades are available
Jobs in the skill trades are in demand
In 2010, there were 50,000 unfilled jobs in the
trades
Steps to become an
apprentice:
STEP
STEP
STEP
STEP
STEP
1
2
3
4
5
Ministry of Training,
Colleges & Universities
The University Pathway
University programs provide theoretical
academic training. In general, there are 4
main types of programs at most universities:
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Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences
Life/Health Sciences
Physical/Engineering Sciences
Business/Commerce
eINFO Search
Programs
How to use eINFO
(tutorial)
Search by
University
Search by
key words
Find A
Program
Click on the name of a
university to find the
school profile and an
overview of important
information
Click on ‘Programs’ to
see what you can study
at the university
Click on the program
name to find out
information about
the specific program
Make sure you check
Grade Range and
Program Prerequisites.
Click on ‘Program
Website’ to find out more
information about the
specific program.
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Based on 6 grade 12 U or M level courses
Prerequisite courses are included
Some programs have minimum marks for
certain subjects i.e. 70%-75% in ENG4U or
MHF4U
Every university calculates averages
differently
Repeated courses may be treated differently
Conditional offers will state averages that
you must maintain
Collaborative
University &
College
Programs
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Collaborative programs offer the
combination of hands-on learning and
theoretical approach.
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Students may earn either one or two
credentials— one from the college and/or
one from the university.
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Admission requirements are the same as
universities (Based on 6 grade 12 U or M
level courses)
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Check to see which application centre to
apply to for these programs (OUAC,
OCAS or both)
University
Application
Application
Tutorials
Application Tutorial –
OUAC 101 Online
Application
Tutorial for Reviewing
and Changing a
submitted application
The first
page of the
OUAC
application
can be
used to
browse
programs
without
logging in.
After clicking on the
login button on page 1
then you must enter 3
pieces of information:
School Number
Student Number
PIN
You will receive this
information at the end of
November or beginning
of December.
Prepare
your
application
working
from left to
right
Click to add
programs to
your application
Browse
programs using
these search
options
Choose one of
the universities
to view the
programs that
are available.
Each program has
a code.
• Write down the
code of the
programs you
are interested
in.
• Click on the
program you
want to add to
your
application.
1. Check
program
admission
requirement
2. Fill in
required
information
3. Click on “Add
Program”
Step 3 – Fill in
Personal Information
Step 2 – Order
Program Choices
Final Step – Press
Submit
• Review and print the
application
information
• Pay application fee
• An OUAC reference
number is assigned
immediately – record
this number
• Check email for
confirmation
message
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$140 for 3 program choices (All fees are nonrefundable)
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For each university/program choice in addition
to your initial three, it will cost $47 per choice (All
payments must be in Canadian Funds)
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Maximum of three program choices at any one
university
Payment methods include credit card and online
banking.
Check your OUAC account and email regularly;
this is how the universities will communicate
with you.
The College Pathway
College programs provide a valuable combination
of academic and practical/technical skills training
for a specific career
Colleges offer a wide range of programs:
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Certificate (1year / 2 semesters)
Diploma (2 year / 4 semesters)
Advanced Diploma (3 year / 6 semesters)
Bachelor’s Degrees in applied areas of study
(4 years / 8 semesters)
◘ Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship Training
Programs (duration varies)
◘ Joint College & University Collaborative Programs
(duration varies)
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High School diploma
Possible additional requirements may
include an interview, portfolio, tests
Specific prerequisite courses (e.g.
ENG4C/U) at specific levels
May also consider some Grade 11
courses
Check college application information
brochures and websites to find out more
a blend of theory and practical
 small classes mean comfortable learning
environment
 career focused, developed in consultation
with employers
 co-op experience provides real-life
opportunities
You need to have 6 grade 12 U and M courses
to apply but cut off marks may not be as high
as University (e.g. 65% average)
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Find a Program
and Online
Application
Application
Tutorials
Highly Competitive
Programs
Tutorial to help Find Programs and
College Application Procedure
Keyword
Search
Search by
College
Other
Options
Enter a
keyword
and click
“Search”
Program Title
OR
College Name
Campus
where the
program is
offered
Program status:
OPEN programs
are still accepting
applications
How long
is the
program
When the
program
starts
Click “Visit” to link
to specific program
information on the
college website
Create an account by selecting a
username and password.
Write down your username and
password.
(Keep your password in a safe place.)
Create Challenge
questions: select
from the pull-down
list, or create your
own.
Click the link to activate your
account.
An activation email is also sent
to the email on file.
You only need to activate your
account using one method
(screen or email).
Click the link to access
the login screen.
Login using the
username and
password created
during account sign up.
• February 1 is the earliest date
colleges may accept students.
• Offers of admission will continue
to be sent out until programs are
full or waitlisted
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Check your OCAS account and email
regularly; this is how the colleges
will communicate with you.
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$95 for 5 program choices only (no more
than 3 program choices at one college)
How to Pay Your Application Fees
 Pay online using a credit card.
 Pay directly from your bank account with online
banking.
 Mail - by money order or certified cheque. Made
out to ontariocolleges.ca and should clearly
indicate your application number
◘ This form provides schools with more
information about you - goals, past
accomplishments, awards and extracurricular activities.
◘ Important for both admission and
scholarship consideration.
◘ Failure to submit this form may jeopardize
the consideration of your application.
◘ Read everything carefully, meet the
deadlines and make a professional email
address.
Comparing Costs
COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY
$ Application Fee = $95
$ Tuition = $2,500 – 6,400
$ Residence & meal plan
$ Application Fee = $140
$ Tuition = $6,400 –
= $7,500 – 10,000
$ Books = $1,300
$ Travel, food, phone,
other living expenses
= cost varies
$ Total = $11,395 - 17,795
(IF LEAVING HOME)
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17,000
Residence & meal plan
= $9,000-14,000
Books = $1,500 – 2,500
Travel, food, phone,
other living expenses
= cost varies
Total = $17,040 -33,640
(IF LEAVING HOME)
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Talk with your family to figure out how you can
afford to go to school
RESP – Registered Educational Savings Plan
Entrance Scholarships – grades count!!
Other scholarships requiring an application
e.g. community organizations, corporations,
government
Bursaries – based on financial need
OSAP – Ontario Student Assistance Program
(available in May)
Part-time and summer jobs – Personal savings
eINFO - Scholarship and Tuition Fees
Click on Finance Fees & Scholarships
to get to the Scholarships page. Here
you can research specific University
scholarships.
Click on Tuition and Fees in
order to find out the cost of
specific university programs
◘ If you are planning to graduate
at the end of June your
community hour forms need to
be handed in by June 5, 2015.
◘ If the volunteer hours are not
completed you will not receive a
diploma
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January 14, 2015 – Last day to apply online
February 3, 2015 - Recommended last date
for students to make changes as well as
adding new program choices
May 28, 2015 – The latest date applicants
can expect a response from an Ontario
university.
June 1, 2015 – Earliest date that Ontario
universities may require a response to an
offer of admission and a financial
commitment of any kind.
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February 1, 2015 – Applications received
and paid for on or before this date will be
given equal consideration by the
colleges
May 1, 2015 – Confirm your offer of
admission
June 15, 2015 – Earliest date colleges
can require payment
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November 5-17, 2014 Current courses and credit
history
February 9-11, 2015 Updates to current courses,
credit history, and Semester 1 final marks
April 21 & 22, 2015 Updates to current courses,
credit history, and semester 2 mid-term marks
July 2 & 3, 2015 Updates to current courses, credit
history, and semester final marks
August 19 & 25, 2015 Final marks from summer
school and updated credit history
(http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/cedarbrae/GuidanceStudentServices.aspx)
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Keep Working - all offers from colleges and
universities are conditional. Your Final
Marks Matter!!
Create realistic multiple plans (Plan A, B & C)
Use all research tools available to gather
information to make informed decisions
Show up for tests, auditions, interviews or
portfolio presentations on time
Take the time to VISIT & TOUR all of the
schools you are interested in
Start your search NOW!