1. Donald A. Wilson Secondary School
Post Secondary
Education Presentation

2. 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.

3. What’s happening in Guidance?
O.U.F. – September 28 – 30
College Fair – October 29
Wilson University
Fair!!!
NEW!!!!

4. What’s happening in Guidance
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:
Thursday November 22nd, 7:00 pm

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

6. What’s happening in Guidance?

7. What’s happening in Guidance?

8. What’s happening in Guidance?

9. What’s happening in Guidance?

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

11. 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

12. Apprenticeships How To…
Fine tune your resume/profile
Work on your employability skills
Math/Science/Tech courses
Co-operative Education
Dual Credit programs

13. 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!

14. 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.

15. 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

16. 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

21. 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

23. 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!

24. 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

25. 90 different undergraduate degrees
Universities
21 in Ontario
6 in our area
90 different undergraduate degrees
MANY CAMPUSES!

26. 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!

27. 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…

29. 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

30. Demo Application

35. 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.

36. 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!

37. Financial Information
Tuition $5000 ish
Ancillary Fees $1000 ish
Books/supplies $1000 ish
Accommodation/food/transportation
Work/study programs
Entrance Scholarships
OSAP

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

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

40. 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!

42. 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!

43. 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!

44. Useful Websites