Transcript GRADE 11 PATHWAYS - John McGregor Secondary School

GRADE 11
PATHWAYS
PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE
OPTIONS AFTER OSSD
 APPRENTICESHIP
 COLLEGE
 UNIVERSITY
 WORKPLACE
COLLEGE VS UNIVERSITY
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2 or 3 YR
DIPLOMA or
1 YR CERTIFICATE
EARN A BACHELORS
DEGREE IN 3-4
YEARS
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SMALLER CAMPUS
LARGER CAMPUS
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PROGRAMS ARE
DESIGNED FOR A
SPECIFIC
OCCUPATIONS
PROGRAMS ARE
SUBJECT BASED
ex. Legal Office Assistant
Interior Design
Police Foundations
ex. Arts, Business,
Engineering, Law,
Social Science
and Science
COLLEGE VS UNIVERSITY
CONTINUED
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MUST TAKE ALL
COURSES (6-10)
THEY HAVE A
PRACTICAL
COMPONENT
Ex. labs, shop
work experience,
hands on
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TUITION starting at
$3000
TAKE 5 COURSES AT A
TIME
(usually have some
choice)
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ANNUAL TUITION
starting at
$6000
COLLEGE
FAVOURS STUDENTS
WHO LEARN BEST
THROUGH
DOING AND
SKILL
PRACTISE
UNIVERSITY
IS SUITED TO
STUDENTS WHO
LEARN THROUGH
ABSTRACT
LEARNING &
THEORETICAL
STUDY
QUESTIONS
YOU
SHOULD
ASK
ABOUT
PROGRAMS
APPLICATION, ADMISSION
SELECTION
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What are the prerequisites?
What courses are recommended?
When do I apply?
How are applicants screened or selected?
What if I don’t know exactly what
program I am interested in?
ACADEMICS
What is the average class size?
 How many hours per day/week are
scheduled?
 How much homework does the average
student do?
 Do post-secondary institutions take
attendance?
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PROGRAM OUTLINE
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What curriculum is covered and why?
How many courses are required for a
program?
Do I have a choice of courses?
How does this program compare to similar
programs at other institutions?
Are there electives?
How much is theory? How much is
practice?
Are Co-operative Education programs
available?
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
What athletic facilities are
available?
 Are there intramurals or
recreational sports leagues?
 Are there clubs related to my
program/interests?
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ASSESSMENT
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How are students evaluated? (exams,
projects, field practice)
What skills are required (memorizing,
understanding, writing, creative/design,
physical, etc.)
What resources are available if students
require additional help? (ex. Class
advisors, tutorial services)
PLACEMENT
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WHAT IS THE FUTURE EMPLOYMENT
FORECAST IN THIS FIELD?
WHAT PERCENTAGE OF GRADUATES FOUND
EMPLOYMENT RELATED TO THEIR STUDIES?
WHAT ARE THE AVERAGE SALARY RANGES?
ARE CREDITS TRANSFERABLE TO OTHER
COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES?
COSTS$$$$$$
What is the cost of an academic year
at school?
 What does residence/housing cost?
 What is the approximate cost of
supplies?
 How do students apply for
scholarships/bursaries?
 Parking or public transportation
costs?
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THINGS YOU MUST THINK ABOUT
NOW
 WHAT HIGH SCHOOL COURSES DO
YOU NEED TO PICK IN FEBRUARY?
 WOULD BEING A PART OF A
SPECIALIZED HIGH SKILLED
MAJOR HELP ME?
 WHAT KIND OF MARKS DO I NEED TO
GET INTO THE PROGRAM I WANT?
Where do I
go for help?
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RESOURCES FOUND IN YOUR
PATHWAYS FOLDER INCLUDE:
• INFORMATION FROM THIS PRESENTATION
• CREDIT COUNSELLING SUMMARY SHEET
• FINANCIAL GOALS
• USEFUL WEBSITES
• PATHWAYS PLANNING SHEET
OR
SEE YOUR
FRIENDLY GUIDANCE
COUNSELLORS IN
STUDENT SERVICES