Welcome to Holy Cross…. Post-Secondary Information Evening

Prayer for the Journey Loving God, we thank you for your presence in our lives and in the lives of our children. As we plan this evening for new possibilities for their lives, we ask you to bless us. Help them and us their parents to move forward as people of faith. Help us to see the future as filled with blessings and new possibilities. Guide and direct our planning and discussions this evening, so we may continue our journeys, in faith and in love. Amen

Post-Secondary Information Session HC Today Website: Lists information about timelines and visitations from colleges and universities HC Today Website: Lists information about timelines and visitations from colleges and universities Students need to listen to announcements for reminders, see updated information on the website, school newsletter, or student agenda. Students need to listen to announcements for reminders, see updated information on the website, school newsletter, or student agenda. Most sessions will take place in the lecture theatre during lunch and after school. Most sessions will take place in the lecture theatre during lunch and after school. Attend Open Houses at Colleges or Universities Attend Open Houses at Colleges or Universities

Useful Research Tool Handout Don’t know what you want to do? Start here… Do you want to learn about different careers? Do you want to have a record of your courses and marks? Considering College? Considering University? Interested in hands-on work? Try a trade!

University Requirements: Students need 6 University (U) or University/College (M) level courses to apply including English 4U Students need 6 University (U) or University/College (M) level courses to apply including English 4U COOP is not considered a “U” or “M” level credit COOP is not considered a “U” or “M” level credit Prerequisites for programs Prerequisites for programs Additional Criteria: portfolio, interview, audition, tests Additional Criteria: portfolio, interview, audition, tests Personal Statement of Experience (PSE) Personal Statement of Experience (PSE) PIN number (OUAC) PIN number (OUAC) $125 for three choices; $42 for each additional choice $125 for three choices; $42 for each additional choice Early admissions Early admissions

Ontario University Application Center (OUAC) Links to Ontario Universities Links to Ontario Universities OUAC 101 OUAC Degree Locator Degree Locator Program Wizard Program Wizard Scholarships Scholarships Residence Residence Prerequisites Prerequisites

Browse University programs Browse University programs On-line tutorials On-line tutorials Companion booklet Companion booklet Application process Application process

Universities Outside of Ontario Apply directly on-line to the university and you may need to send a transcript Apply directly on-line to the university and you may need to send a transcript Some schools access OUAC so there is no need for you to send a separate transcript. (Bishops, UBC, Concordia, McGill, Dalhousie, Simon Fraser, University of Victoria, and University of Calgary) Some schools access OUAC so there is no need for you to send a separate transcript. (Bishops, UBC, Concordia, McGill, Dalhousie, Simon Fraser, University of Victoria, and University of Calgary) RMC – apply to the Canadian Forces Recruitment Center on Bagot Street RMC – apply to the Canadian Forces Recruitment Center on Bagot Street

OCAS Website (Ontario colleges only) (Ontario colleges only) Plan Plan Find Find Apply Apply Confirm Confirm schools?menuNav1=0 No PIN number for college- just apply on-line No PIN number for college- just apply on-line 5 choices for $95; no more than three choices can be made at one college 5 choices for $95; no more than three choices can be made at one college

Find a Program Example

Terminology University Terminology: University Terminology: Undergraduate program (3 year degree or 4 year Honours degree) Undergraduate program (3 year degree or 4 year Honours degree) Major, minor, medial/joint major Major, minor, medial/joint major Graduate degree (masters, doctorate) Graduate degree (masters, doctorate) Bachelor of Education: Consecutive and Concurrrent Bachelor of Education: Consecutive and Concurrrent College Terminology: College Terminology: Diploma (2 or 3 years); 1 year certificate programs Diploma (2 or 3 years); 1 year certificate programs Post-Diploma Post-Diploma Degree programs at colleges Degree programs at colleges University Transfer Agreements ( University Transfer Agreements ( University Prep Programs University Prep Programs

Please check … “Student-Parent Maplewood Portal” –The passwords are available to retrieve your son/daughter’s credit history on-line. “Student-Parent Maplewood Portal” –The passwords are available to retrieve your son/daughter’s credit history on-line hours of community service 40 hours of community service Literacy test completion or literacy course completion Literacy test completion or literacy course completion

Check your transcript… How many compulsory credits do you have remaining? How many credits are left to graduate?

Are all your grades accurate? Grade 11 and 12 marks are sent to the university.

Are all of your community hours in our system?

Other Possibilities: Part-time studies Part-time studies Return for a 5 th year of high school Return for a 5 th year of high school OYAP and Apprenticeships OYAP and Apprenticeships Chef, Hairdressing, Auto, Brick and Stone, Carpentry, Child and Youth Worker Chef, Hairdressing, Auto, Brick and Stone, Carpentry, Child and Youth Worker Dual Credits Dual Credits

Choosing a College or University Choosing a College or University Size of city, campus, classes Size of city, campus, classes Residence or house rentals? Residence or house rentals? How far is it from home? What transportation is available to get home? How far is it from home? What transportation is available to get home? What kinds of part-time jobs are available? Coop opportunities? What kinds of part-time jobs are available? Coop opportunities? What kind of accommodations do they offer if you are on an IEP? Any health issues? What kind of accommodations do they offer if you are on an IEP? Any health issues? Choose a program that matches your strengths Choose a program that matches your strengths

Scholarships Money is available for college and university Money is available for college and university Check college and university websites for scholarships specific to that institution Check college and university websites for scholarships specific to that institution Entrance scholarships are automatic and based on marks Entrance scholarships are automatic and based on marks Scholarships may be based on marks, volunteer work, community involvement, and financial need Scholarships may be based on marks, volunteer work, community involvement, and financial need CHECK DUE DATES CHECK DUE DATES Keep a file with letters of reference and copies of applications Keep a file with letters of reference and copies of applications Money is available for students on an IEP Money is available for students on an IEP OSAP: OSAP: In April a representative from Queen’s will visit to tell students about the process In April a representative from Queen’s will visit to tell students about the process Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship First Generation (colleges) – money available if you are the first in your family to pursue a college education First Generation (colleges) – money available if you are the first in your family to pursue a college education

Students on an IEP Current psycho-educational testing (within last 5 years) Current psycho-educational testing (within last 5 years) Parent/Students’ responsibility to make sure these documents are updated Parent/Students’ responsibility to make sure these documents are updated Connect with post-secondary institution to identify your child’s needs Connect with post-secondary institution to identify your child’s needs Parent/Students’ responsible to set up meeting in May/June with college/university to get ready for the fall Parent/Students’ responsible to set up meeting in May/June with college/university to get ready for the fall Orientation sessions at Post-secondary (arrange on your own) Orientation sessions at Post-secondary (arrange on your own) Accommodations (with supporting documentation) in high school will transfer to post-secondary as long as they are being used in high school Accommodations (with supporting documentation) in high school will transfer to post-secondary as long as they are being used in high school Queen’s On-line to Success Queen’s On-line to Success Course (March- May) is open to gr. 11’s and 12’s to transition to post-secondary Course (March- May) is open to gr. 11’s and 12’s to transition to post-secondary Special Education teachers will meet with students individually to discuss transitioning to post-secondary Special Education teachers will meet with students individually to discuss transitioning to post-secondary Students with extenuating circumstances Students with extenuating circumstances *call Ms. Gavan-Knox for an appointment if you have any questions ext *call Ms. Gavan-Knox for an appointment if you have any questions ext. 3426

Important Things to Remember: University Information Session: September 14 University Information Session: September 14 University Application Workshops: October 25 th (11:15 and 2:30) and October 27 th (11:15 and 2:30) University Application Workshops: October 25 th (11:15 and 2:30) and October 27 th (11:15 and 2:30) College Information Session: October 4th and October 6 th (11:10 a.m.) College Information Session: October 4th and October 6 th (11:10 a.m.) College Application Workshops – November 8 th and 10 th at 11:10 a.m. in lecture theatre College Application Workshops – November 8 th and 10 th at 11:10 a.m. in lecture theatre Night school or on-line marks need to be reported to Student Services by April 15 th and June 1 st Night school or on-line marks need to be reported to Student Services by April 15 th and June 1 st If students are attending Focus Programs at another school, please ensure that current marks are being transferred to OCAS or OUAC (see the Student Services department at the new school and see us again when the student returns to Holy Cross) If students are attending Focus Programs at another school, please ensure that current marks are being transferred to OCAS or OUAC (see the Student Services department at the new school and see us again when the student returns to Holy Cross)

***Thank you for attending our session. Pick up handouts on your way out***