1. Life Beyond DSSS Workplace Apprenticeships College University

2. Workplace: Joining the workforce upon graduating Co-op Resume writing/Cover Letter Cold calling Searching the ‘Now Hiring’ job market Employment fairs Job Agencies Interviewing

3. Apprenticeship Co-op/work experience preferred - OYAP (16/16 rule) College – train while completing a college course www.ontariocolleges.ca and www.apprenticesearch.com www.ontariocolleges.ca www.apprenticesearch.com Applying Through an employer - apply directly to an employer, union or local committee who will support you in your apprenticeship training Employment Ontario can help you with your job search Employment Ontario The employer must register the apprentice with: Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

4. Post Secondary Schools College and University  should have done  should be doing  be aware of

5. OSSD Requirements/Transcript (should have done) Updated? Accurate?

6. Gathering Information (should have done) Research should be done and recorded by now! If not....get to it! Important Websites www.careercruising.com - Matchmaker and My Skills Assessment www.careercruising.com www.myblueprint.ca/peel - Learning Styles Inventory, Discovery, Explorations www.myblueprint.ca/peel www.ontariocolleges.ca or www.myblueprint.ca/peel – 5 choices (rank them) www.ontariocolleges.cawww.myblueprint.ca/peel www.electronicinfo.ca or www.myblueprint.ca/peel – 3 choices (rank them) www.electronicinfo.cawww.myblueprint.ca/peel Things to consider Strengths, area of interest Proximity to home Cost of attending Campus life Work experience

7. Information you have gathered (should have done) Colleges – 5 program choices Universities – 3 program choices Program codes, admission requirements, program start dates, school name, program name

8. What you should be working on Additional Requirements Portfolio submissions (i.e. art programs) - Continually update it - Know the requirements - Know submission deadlines - Be prepared to discuss Audition dates (performance programs) - Become aware of audition date - Practice First Aid CPR Criminal Reference Check

9. Campus Tours (should be doing) Visit post secondary websites (Admissions, Undergraduate students), DSSS – Student Services Tab Book an appointment Attend tour sessions Attend open houses Go on a residence tour

10. Application Dates (be aware of) College: Oct. – Feb. 1 University: Dec. – Jan. 14 (11:59pm)

11. College Applications (be aware of) You will need: 5 program choices you are applying to in ranked order (program names and program codes); maximum of 3 at one school OEN (status sheet) SIN Complete mailing address (including postal code) The DSSS mident number (909673) Payment format (credit card strongly recommended, cheque, money order) - $95 to apply Appropriate email; one you check Don’t tell us you have applied

12. Applying to College www.ontariocolleges.ca Select ‘APPLY NOW’ Select‘ Create an Account’ This video will guide you through the application process https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqyTf fuiaX8&list=UUzgmQVDYD64s4m3M8 559Pvg&index=3

13. University Applications (be aware of) You will need: Program choices you are applying to in ranked order (program names and program codes) Your OUAC PIN (from your G.C.) The DSSS mident number (909673) Your student number Your complete mailing address (including postal code) Payment format (credit card strongly recommended, cheque, money order) $140; $47 for each additional choice Appropriate email; one you check Don’t tell us you have applied You can apply to both college and university programs

14. Applying to University www.ouac.on.ca Select ‘Undergraduate Applications: (OUAC) Current Ontario Secondary School Students’ Scroll down and select ‘101Online Application’ Click on the ‘Login’ box This video will guide you through the application process http://www.ouac.on.ca/ugrad-tutorials/

15. Mark Transmissions (be aware of) Make sure your transcript is up-to-date and accurate Electronically by the PDSB

16. Offers (of Admission) (be aware of) College: Earliest offers – Feb. 1 (must confirm through www.ontariocolleges.ca) www.ontariocolleges.ca May 1 – deadline to confirm acceptance University Feb/March for strong candidates May 28 – majority of applicants will receive a response from Ontario universities: conditional offer of admission, refusal, deferral (must confirm through www.ouac.on.ca)www.ouac.on.ca June 1 – earliest date by which Ontario universities require a response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment (registration or residence deposit) Check email (even SPAM folder)

17. How will I know if I am accepted to College or University? OCAS/OUAC online will show your acceptance status. Check your file regularly for updates Colleges/Universities will mail you a letter stating that a conditional acceptance is offered

18. What does ‘Conditional’ mean? You still need to complete all OSSD requirements and graduate You still need to successfully complete Your average grade must stay the same or increase! (even a drop of 1% could result in your offer being withdrawn) You must graduate with a minimum of six 12U/M credits You must pass all prerequisite subjects that are required for your program You must successfully pass any required auditions or submit a Profile Questionnaire etc. as required You must meet minimum English Language Proficiency requirement (if applicable)

19. English Language Requirements (should be doing) In Canada less than 5 years, may be required to write an English Language Proficiency Test (i.e. TOEFL) Application will not be considered until test results have been received Research now (test dates, locations, times) Online practice test

20. Scholarships and Bursaries (should have done, should be doing) You should have started by now Admission averages Application based Websites Your parents workplace Complete the applications well in advance Additional documentation (recommendation/reference letter, transcript, essays) Courier Confirmation of receipt

21. Scholarships and Bursaries Websites www.studentawards.com www.scholarshipscanada.com www.osca.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca School specific www.dsssonline.com

22. OSAP (be aware of) Apply in late April/early May http://www.ontario.ca/education-and- training/how-get-osap Apply for 30% off tuition grant http://www.ontario.ca/education-and- training/30-off-ontario-tuition

23. Important Dates (should be doing) Visit the student services section of www.dsssonline.com www.dsssonline.com

24. Upcoming Events (2014-2015) Nov. 13 – Post Secondary Fair (David Suzuki Secondary School), 6:00-8:00pm Post secondary school open houses/campus tour days

25. Keep Organized Create a filing system so each university/college has a separate file Keep ALL correspondence from that university/college choice as you may need it later (supplementary applications, residence applications, etc)

26. Be The Change

27. Concerns? See your Guidance Counsellor

28. Questions?