1. Life Beyond Rick Hansen Secondary School
Where will you go after you graduate?

2. Post-Secondary Pathway Options
Workplace
Apprenticeship
College
University

3. Entering the Workplace
What should you be thinking about?
Co-op
Resume writing/Cover Letter
Cold calling
Searching the ‘Now Hiring’ job market
Employment fairs
Job agencies
Interviewing

4. Apprenticeship Co-op/work experience preferred – OYAP (16/16 rule)
College – train while completing a college program
Research at and
Applying:
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
The employer must register the apprentice with: Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

5. Post-Secondary Schools – College and University
OSSD Requirements
Transcript – updated and accurate?
Gathering Information
Begin your research early!
Important Websites:
– Matchmaker & My Skills Assessment
- Career Spectrum surveys – 5 choices
– 3 choices
Things to consider:
Strengths, area of interest
Proximity to home
Cost of attending
Campus life
Work experience

6. Sample: College info you’ve gathered
College Program
School/
Campus
Program Code
Admission Requirements
Program Start Date
Business Admin.
(co-op)
1st choice
Humber/
Lakeshore
20091
OSSD, ENG 4C/4U, Gr. 12 C/M/U math, 2 additional gr. 11/12 C/M/U courses
Jan. 2016
2nd choice
North Toronto
02511

7. Sample: University info you’ve gathered
University Program
School/
Campus
OUAC Program Code
Admission Requirements
Degree
Business Administration and Financial Mathematics
1st choice
Laurier/
Waterloo
UBF
OSSD, High 80s,
ENG4U, ETS4U or EWC4U at 70%;
MHF4U at 70%; MCV4U at 60%. A combined minimum average of 80% is required in the math courses.
BBA/BA
Business Administration (Honours)
2nd choice UB
OSSD, mid to high 80s, One of ENG4U, ETS4U or EWC4U at 70%; MHF4U at 70%; one of MCV4U or MDM4U at 60%.
BBA

8. College/University – Other Info
Potential 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. College/University – Campus Tours
Visit post-secondary websites (Admissions, Undergraduate Students)
Book an appointment
Attend tour sessions
Attend open houses
Go on a residence tour

10. Application Dates (2015-2016) College: October – February 1st
University: December – January 13th

11. College Applications October – February 1st
Visit – select ‘Apply’
5 program choices in ranked order (max. of 3 per school)
OEN (from report card/transcript)
Complete mailing address
Payment format (credit card strongly recommended) - $95
Equal consideration deadline: February 1st
Be sure to use an appropriate address that you check regularly!
Video – applying to Ontario Colleges

12. University Applications
December – January 13th (11:59 pm)
You’ll receive your PIN from Guidance
Visit – select ‘OUAC 101’
3 program choices in ranked order
PIN, student number, RHSS school #
Complete mailing address
Payment format (credit card strongly recommended) - $150 for 3 choices; $50 for each add. choice
Application deadline: January 13th
Use an appropriate that you check regularly!
Video – applying to Ontario Universities

13. College/University Applications – Mark Transmissions
Make sure your transcript is up-to-date and accurate
Electronically (we take care of it)

14. College/University – Offers of Admission
Earliest offers – Feb. 1 (must confirm through
May 1 – deadline to confirm acceptance
University:
Feb/March for strong candidates
May 27 – majority of applicants will receive a response from Ontario universities: conditional offer of admission, refusal, deferral (must confirm through
June 1 – earliest date by which Ontario universities require a response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment
Check (even SPAM folder)

15. English Language Requirements
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

16. Scholarships and Bursaries
START RESEARCHING NOW
Admission averages
Application based
Websites
Your parents workplace
Complete the applications well in advance
Additional documentation may include: recommendation/reference letters, transcript, essays
Courier
Confirmation of receipt

17. Scholarships and Bursaries
Websites:
Rick Hansen Secondary School website
School specific

18. OSAP and Financial Assistance
Apply in late April/early May
training/how-get-osap
Apply for the Ontario Student grant
student-grant

19. Upcoming Events ( )
Sept : Ontario Universities Fair (Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
Oct : Student Life Expo (Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
Oct : Ontario College Information Fair (Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place)
Nov. 4: Pathways in Motion at RHSS

20. Questions or Concerns?
See your Guidance Counsellor