1. Colonel By WELCOMES You to our POST- SECONDARY EDUCATION INFORMATION SESSION September 2014 entry

2. Our Team Michel Bélanger (A-J) Michel Bélanger (A-J) Kerri Illingworth (K-N) Kerri Illingworth (K-N) Rachel Nakashoji (O-Z) Rachel Nakashoji (O-Z)

3. Graduation Requirements OSSD: Ontario Secondary School Diploma 30 credits (18 compulsory) 30 credits (18 compulsory) 40 hrs. community involvement 40 hrs. community involvement literacy test literacy test

4. SPECIAL NOTE Community Involvement hours 40 hours minimum 40 hours minimum 43% of Grade 12 Colonel By Students have between 0-39.5 hours registered 43% of Grade 12 Colonel By Students have between 0-39.5 hours registered Submit forms to Guidance Submit forms to Guidance IB students must convert CAS forms IB students must convert CAS forms

5. It’s Your Choice University University College College Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Work/Travel Work/Travel Part-time Studies/Work Part-time Studies/Work Return, up-grade Return, up-grade

6. University College Degree: Degree: BArts, BSc BCom BArts, BSc BCom Collaborative Degree (with college) Collaborative Degree (with college) Diploma: Diploma: Interior Design Business Admin. Interior Design Business Admin. Applied Degree Applied Degree Collaborative Degree (with university Collaborative Degree (with university

7. APPRENTICESHIP Presently shortage in Trades across Canada Presently shortage in Trades across Canada Combination of hours on job and in-school training Combination of hours on job and in-school training OYAP- can start with Co-op in High School OYAP- can start with Co-op in High School Require employment before you apply Require employment before you apply

8. Programs unique to College

9. Culinary Arts

10. Paramedics

11. Hair Styling

12. Simulation lab - Nursing

13. Collaborative College-University Programs Bachelor of Information Technology (Algonquin and Carleton) Bachelor of Information Technology (Algonquin and Carleton) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Algonquin and Ottawa) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Algonquin and Ottawa) Bachelor of Journalism (Algonquin and Ottawa) Bachelor of Journalism (Algonquin and Ottawa) Bachelor of Applied Arts (Animation) (4 yrs.) Bachelor of Applied Arts (Animation) (4 yrs.) Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences (Athletic Therapy) (4 yrs.) Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences (Athletic Therapy) (4 yrs.) Generally - “university requirements”

14. Applied Degree Programs at Colleges Offers the practical, technical strengths of a college education and the theoretical foundation of a bachelor’s degree Offers the practical, technical strengths of a college education and the theoretical foundation of a bachelor’s degree Generally these programs have “university requirements”. Bachelor of Applied Arts Bachelor of Applied Business Bachelor of Building Science

15. Many programs require portfolios, auditions, or interviews

16. Portfolios Check with electronic info and the university or college website for additional application requirements Check with electronic info and the university or college website for additional application requirements All colleges and universities that require a portfolio have detailed content information on their website. All colleges and universities that require a portfolio have detailed content information on their website. Be aware of these additional deadlines. Be aware of these additional deadlines.

17. From College to University Articulation agreements with Colleges Articulation agreements with Colleges - Possibility of transfer to University - Possibility of transfer to University - more than half of Algonquin’s programs have articulation opportunities - more than half of Algonquin’s programs have articulation opportunities Please visit online viewbooks and student services Please visit online viewbooks and student services

18. University programs requiring further study Graduate Studies Professional degrees : Professional degrees : Medicine, Law, Dentistry, Education, Pharmacy, etc. Medicine, Law, Dentistry, Education, Pharmacy, etc. Post graduate degrees: Completed after your first degree. Post graduate degrees: Completed after your first degree.

19. Admission Requirements Univ. degree OSSD OSSD 6 4U/4M courses (may have max. of 2M level courses at some universities) 6 4U/4M courses (may have max. of 2M level courses at some universities) Specific prerequisites may be required Specific prerequisites may be required Some Maritime schools request top 5 Some Maritime schools request top 5 Minimum marks in many courses (ENG @75%) Minimum marks in many courses (ENG @75%) Minimum average Minimum average (6 gr. 12 U or M) (see OUAC) (6 gr. 12 U or M) (see OUAC) May have other requirements: i.e. portfolio, audition, personal statement of experience. May have other requirements: i.e. portfolio, audition, personal statement of experience.

20. Admission Requirement College Diploma Admission Requirement College Diploma OSSD OSSD Usually no specific number of Grade 12 courses Usually no specific number of Grade 12 courses Specific prerequisites (First- Aid/CPR) Specific prerequisites (First- Aid/CPR) Minimum marks in some courses Minimum marks in some courses May have other requirements: i.e. testing, portfolio, audition, volunteer hours. May have other requirements: i.e. testing, portfolio, audition, volunteer hours.

21. The Application Process When do you apply? When do you apply? How do you apply? How do you apply? When are marks submitted? When are marks submitted? When are you notified of acceptance? When are you notified of acceptance? Alternative offers of admission Alternative offers of admission When do you respond? When do you respond?

22. When Do You Apply? University College After you receive Access Codes from us in late November or early Dec. After you receive Access Codes from us in late November or early Dec. Deadline is January 15th Deadline is January 15th Starting mid October Starting mid October No Access Codes No Access Codes Deadline is February 1st. (for equal consideration) Deadline is February 1st. (for equal consideration)

23. When Do You Apply? University ( outside Ontario ) McGill University Feb 1 st McGill University Feb 1 st Concordia March 1 st Concordia March 1 st Bishops Feb 15 th Bishops Feb 15 th Dalhousie March 15 th for scholarship consideration Dalhousie March 15 th for scholarship consideration UBC Jan 31st UBC Jan 31st University of Alberta March 1 st – May 1 st depending on program. University of Alberta March 1 st – May 1 st depending on program. Students are responsible for out of province deadlines.

24. How Do You Apply? University College Application is Application is on-line through on-line through www.ouac.on.ca/101/ Gr. 11 courses & marks, Gr. 11 courses & marks, completed gr. 12 courses and courses in progress are sent by school completed gr. 12 courses and courses in progress are sent by school * Through ENG4U class Application is on-line through www.ontariocolleges.ca Application is on-line through www.ontariocolleges.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca Gr. 11 marks, completed gr. 12 courses and courses in progress are sent by school Gr. 11 marks, completed gr. 12 courses and courses in progress are sent by school * Through ENG4C class

25. The Application University College First 3 programs cost $130 First 3 programs cost $130 Deadline Jan 15 th though students should complete as soon as possible. Suggest Dec. 16 th. Deadline Jan 15 th though students should complete as soon as possible. Suggest Dec. 16 th. Additional choices are $44 each Additional choices are $44 each Can make changes Can make changes (Feb. 4 th is the recommended deadline) (Feb. 4 th is the recommended deadline) Max of 3 programs at any one University Max of 3 programs at any one University Can apply to 5 programs Can apply to 5 programs No more than 3 at one college No more than 3 at one college Cost is $95 Cost is $95 Can make changes (Feb. 1st for equal consideration) Can make changes (Feb. 1st for equal consideration)

26. When selecting more than one choice at a college or university, the order of your choices can matter. When selecting more than one choice at a college or university, the order of your choices can matter. They tend to exhaust one selection before they move to the next. They tend to exhaust one selection before they move to the next. Portfolio requirements slow down the process. Portfolio requirements slow down the process. Verify which universities will make alternate offers. Verify which universities will make alternate offers.

27. When Are Marks Submitted? University College When Are Marks Submitted? University College Schools submit Feb. grades by Feb 13 th Schools submit Feb. grades by Feb 13 th April Report will be submitted by April 24 th April Report will be submitted by April 24 th July 8 th final marks July 8 th final marks Night School and Saturday School are included. Students should verify their grades. Night School and Saturday School are included. Students should verify their grades. E-School is a private school *** You are responsible*** E-School is a private school *** You are responsible*** Catholic Board language classes (ensure inclusion) Catholic Board language classes (ensure inclusion) Feb 15 th Feb 15 th April marks received April marks received July: final marks July: final marks Night School and Saturday School are included. Students should verify their grades. Night School and Saturday School are included. Students should verify their grades.

28. When Are Students Notified? University College Offer of admission: Offer of admission: date depends on the university, check INFO date depends on the university, check INFO May 29th is the May 29th is the latest date a university will give a response to a students latest date a university will give a response to a students June 2nd, First day a university may request answer to offer. June 2nd, First day a university may request answer to offer. Offer of admission: earliest date is Feb. 1 st. Offer of admission: earliest date is Feb. 1 st. Rolling admissions will happen until August. Rolling admissions will happen until August.

29. Alternate Offers of Admission and Deferrals University College Universities have different policies Universities have different policies Check INFO for individual policy Check INFO for individual policy Generally there are no alternate offers of admission Generally there are no alternate offers of admission

30. When do students respond? University College June 2nd is the earliest date by which a university may require a response June 2nd is the earliest date by which a university may require a response May 1 st - confirmation date May 1 st - confirmation date July 15th – Fees due July 15th – Fees due

31. Responses Read all responses completely. Read all responses completely. Understand “conditional” offers. Understand “conditional” offers. Sad stories Sad stories Scholarships can go up (not down) Scholarships can go up (not down)

32. Other “stuff” Develop an adult email address. Develop an adult email address. Pixie_with_bubblegum@gmail.com Pixie_with_bubblegum@gmail.com Clean up your facebook account. Clean up your facebook account. Put security in place Put security in place Learn how to write an email Learn how to write an email U R not texting your BFF☺ U R not texting your BFF☺ Use your big words, and always spell check. Use your big words, and always spell check.

33. Resources for University INFO: www.electronicinfo.ca www.electronicinfo.ca admission guidelines including: admission guidelines including: Program prerequisites Program prerequisites last year’s minimum entry marks, last year’s minimum entry marks, timing of admission, timing of admission, scholarship scholarship residence information. residence information. To view an excellent application tutorial: To view an excellent application tutorial: http://www.ouac.on.ca/101/pdf/English_A pply.pdf

34. Resources for University www.ouac.on.ca/101/ www.ouac.on.ca/101/ www.ouac.on.ca/101/ includes important dates, how to apply, program codes to be used in application includes important dates, how to apply, program codes to be used in application University viewbooks and calendars University viewbooks and calendars University web sites University web sites

35. Universities / Colleges Outside Of Ontario Students contact University/ College for application Students contact University/ College for application Some Quebec Universities will receive marks from OUAC. McGill, Bishop, Concordia Universities and Dalhousie, etc. Some Quebec Universities will receive marks from OUAC. McGill, Bishop, Concordia Universities and Dalhousie, etc. Others will require marks to be sent – (by Student Services) Others will require marks to be sent – (by Student Services) Most American Universities demand testing i.e. SAT (www.collegeboard.com) Most American Universities demand testing i.e. SAT (www.collegeboard.com)

36. Resources for College Ontario College Guide Ontario College Guide www.ontariocolleges.ca Includes the application process, important dates, list of programs, admission requirements, residence information, etc. Includes the application process, important dates, list of programs, admission requirements, residence information, etc.

37. Where do we end up? 4.1% went to College 4.1% went to College 91.4 % went to University 91.4 % went to University 4.5% went to work or returned for upgrade 4.5% went to work or returned for upgrade 54% stayed in Ottawa 54% stayed in Ottawa **18 students did not respond

38. Top choices College: College: Algonquin: 9 Algonquin: 9 George Brown: 1 George Brown: 1 Humber: 1 Humber: 1 University: University: Ottawa: 94 Ottawa: 94 Carleton: 33 Carleton: 33 Queens: 14 Queens: 14 McGill: 17 McGill: 17 Toronto: 18 Toronto: 18 Waterloo: 15 Waterloo: 15 21 other universities 21 other universities

39. Program choices 25 different faculties 25 different faculties College: College: Hotel & Restaurant Management (1) Hotel & Restaurant Management (1) Building Science (1) Building Science (1) Culinary (1) Culinary (1) Business (3) Business (3) Architectural college (1) Architectural college (1) Film & Broadcasting (2) Film & Broadcasting (2) Deaf and Blind Intervener program (1) Deaf and Blind Intervener program (1) Marketing (1) Marketing (1)

40. Program Choices University: University: Liberal Arts (74) Liberal Arts (74) Science (79) Science (79) Engineering (37) Engineering (37) Commerce (39) Commerce (39) Computer Science (7) Computer Science (7) Math (3) Math (3) Film (4) Film (4) Architecture (2) Architecture (2) Did not identify (13) Did not identify (13)

41. Where can I go? Discuss options with your parents now. Discuss options with your parents now. Can I go away to school? Can I go away to school? What can we afford? What can we afford? Do I need a part-time job? Do I need a part-time job? House rules as a college student. House rules as a college student. Etc…… Etc……

42. Expenses University College (diploma) Living at Home Tuition = $6600- $15,000/year Tuition = $6600- $15,000/year Books up $1200 Books up $1200 In Residence Total $8K-$10K Total $8K-$10K Costs vary greatly Living at Home Tuition = $3000 to $5000 for most programs/year Tuition = $3000 to $5000 for most programs/year Books up to $ 1200 Books up to $ 1200 Residence or Apt. Total $8K-10K Total $8K-10K http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/ontc ol/home/confirm/money- matters/tuition-fees.html http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/ontc ol/home/confirm/money- matters/tuition-fees.html

43. Websites with tuition and residence costs http://www.registrar.uottawa.ca/default.aspx?tabid=3426 http://www.registrar.uottawa.ca/default.aspx?tabid=3426 http://www.aucc.ca/canadian-universities/facts-and- stats/tuition-fees-by-university/ http://www.aucc.ca/canadian-universities/facts-and- stats/tuition-fees-by-university/

44. Residence Generally first year students are given priority; marks may be a factor in guaranteeing a spot Generally first year students are given priority; marks may be a factor in guaranteeing a spot Meal plans are mandatory at some institutions Meal plans are mandatory at some institutions Costs vary: $8K to $18K depending on the plan Costs vary: $8K to $18K depending on the plan (depending on meal plan) (depending on meal plan)

45. Scholarships Entrance scholarships based on marks do not require applications (80%+) Entrance scholarships based on marks do not require applications (80%+) Check INFO for those requiring application Check INFO for those requiring application Others are announced and advertised – check CB web-site Others are announced and advertised – check CB web-site www.colonelby.comwww.colonelby.com (under student services) www.colonelby.com

46. Scholarships Write your draft letter now. Write your draft letter now. Identify who you are. They want a good story. They need a reason to give money to you. Identify who you are. They want a good story. They need a reason to give money to you. Adapt your letter to the scholarship you are seeking. Adapt your letter to the scholarship you are seeking. Most scholarships go untouched. Research what is available to you. Most scholarships go untouched. Research what is available to you. scholarshipscanada.com scholarshipscanada.com studentawards.com studentawards.com

47. Letters of reference Letters of reference Ask for these at least 1 month in advance. Ask for these at least 1 month in advance. Give your referee information: Give your referee information: Spell out your name Spell out your name The name of the scholarship The name of the scholarship The scholarship criteria The scholarship criteria A brief list of your accomplishments. A brief list of your accomplishments. A thank you. A thank you.

48. Financial Assistance Open family discussions are necessary. Open family discussions are necessary. University bursaries and scholarship opportunities University bursaries and scholarship opportunities Employee Assistance plans Employee Assistance plans Bank loans Bank loans Part-time work (don’t overdo this one) Part-time work (don’t overdo this one) Family assistance Family assistance OSAP (student loans and grants) OSAP (student loans and grants) estimator estimator

49. Parents are Important Be supportive Be supportive Be Informed Be Informed Be Realistic Be Realistic Consider Options Consider Options Remember, it’s not a life-long decision Remember, it’s not a life-long decision