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? O.U.F. – September 28 – 30 College Fair – October 29 Wilson University Fair!!! NEW!!!!

What’s happening in Guidance Newsletters/flyers – Survival Guide Fall Campus Visits Academic Calendars PIN Workshops For Students in MID NOVEMBER Emails on Course Planner!!! Parent Info Session on OSAP/Financial Planning: Thursday November 22nd, 7:00 pm

Passwords are reset EACH year! www.careercruising.com/login/ddsb Passwords are reset EACH year! Remind your child to login in and reset their password and email to use this valuable tool!!!!!

What’s happening in Guidance?

What’s happening in Guidance?

What’s happening in Guidance?

What’s happening in Guidance?

Post Secondary Options Workplace GAP YEAR Apprenticeship College G.A.S. Program University

Apprenticeships Earn while you learn! There are over 140 skilled trades in Ontario Details: Must first find an employer to hire and train you 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… 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… Both applications are on-line Mandatory workshops will be provided for university applicants Fees apply University Deadline – January 16 College Deadline – February 1 Your marks get sent AUTOMATICALLY!

Your future starts here. Colleges in Ontario 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 WHAT DO I NEED? OSSD Apply EARLY – by Jan 15th 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 $95 fee Choose up to 5 programmes 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, 2013 By June 15, 2013 – start paying tuition fees $$ Variety of payment options

Offers of Admission 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 Tuition $2100 ish Fully funded? Program Based Cost Differences Ancillary Fees $1000 ish Books/supplies $1200 ish Accommodation/food/transportation Work/study programs OSAP

90 different undergraduate degrees Universities 21 in Ontario 6 in our area 90 different undergraduate degrees MANY CAMPUSES!

Admission Requirements: Universities OSSD English 4U plus 5 4U/M courses Specific course requirements/prerequisites Cut-off averages based on 2012 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 programme choices for the basic fee of $130 $44 for EACH additional choice (maximum of 3 programmes at one university) Check if ALTERNATE offers are made Variety of payment options

Demo Application

Important Dates November 2012: Schools distribute Access Code Letters for the OUAC 101 Online Application. January 16, 2013: Latest date to submit completed online applications to the OUAC. February 5, 2013: Recommended last day to make changes to your application. May 29, 2013: Date by which the universities must respond to your application for admission. June 3, 2013: Earliest date by which the universities may require a response to offers of admission and a financial commitment.

NOTE: additional information may be required! 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 Tuition $5000 ish Ancillary Fees $1000 ish Books/supplies $1000 ish Accommodation/food/transportation Work/study programs Entrance Scholarships OSAP

Offers of Admission Forwarded to the applicant By mail or online CONDITIONAL Early admission? Read and heed all instructions!

Sources of Money 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 Apply early! 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

TIPS… Do well – good marks open doors! Apply for $$$ Explore your passion! Do well – good marks open doors! Required courses - essential Recommended courses – very important-- help you once you are there Apply for $$$ GET INVOLVED – 70% of your post-secondary experience is outside the classroom MAKE CONNECTIONS and ASK QUESTIONS!

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