Donald A. Wilson Secondary School Post Secondary Education Presentation

Learning Goals By the end of the presentation you will … Grade 12 we support goals …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? September 28 – 30  O.U.F. – September 28 – 30  College Fair – October 29  Wilson University Fair!!! NEW!!!!

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

Passwords are reset EACH year! Remind your child to login in and reset their password and to use this valuable tool!!!!!

What’s happening in Guidance?

Post Secondary Options  W orkplace  GAP YEAR  Apprenticeship  C ollege G.A.S. Program  U niversity

Apprenticeships Earn while you learn !  There are over 140 skilled trades in Ontario Details: find an employer to hire and train you  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 January 16 University Deadline – January 16 February 1 College Deadline – February 1 Your marks get sent AUTOMATICALLY!

Colleges in Ontario in total 6 6 in our area 900 Over 900 career choices! HUNDREDS diplomacertificate degree HUNDREDS of diploma, certificate and degree programs Connected Education MANY CAMPUSES! Your future starts here.

Getting Started Apply EARLY – by Jan 15 th 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 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 1 st 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 CONDITIONAL Read and heed all instructions!

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

Universities in Ontario 6 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 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.

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 $5000 ish Tuition $5000 ish $1000 ish Ancillary Fees $1000 ish $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 CONDITIONAL Early admission? Read and heed all instructions!

Sources of Money Savings OSAP Loans – OSAP/Lines of Credit Bursaries – based on financial need, on going Employment Athletics – indicate eligibility PLAN AHEAD!

Scholarships  Unclaimed Trust Fund  Automatic vs. Application can change  Amount awarded can change based on final marks!  Athletics, academics, activities!  Apply early !  Other sources – check with your employer! 

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

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