1. WELCOME SAINTS AND CENTURIONS!!

2. Reasons for Choosing College Career focus Practical, industry partnerships, coop Cost (time, tuition) Personal Lots of options!

3. Where do I want to go to College ?

4. Location - Ontario Colleges

5. Location and Program Location can dictate program strength and opportunity. e.g. In the GTA more opportunity for fashion programs than in North Bay Location can also influence competitiveness of a program e.g. A paramedic program in London may have more applicants than one in Timmins

6. Location – things to consider Can you live in that city? Transportation Cost of living Distance from home Future employment prospects

7. Tuition Fees Tuition fees vary from college to college and from program to program. Diploma programs $ 2,400 Graduate Certificate programs $ 4,000 Bachelor’s Degree programs $ 6,100 Collaborative programs $ 5,000 Other fees $ 800 Books and supplies $ 1,000

8. Finding the right Program Research Tools Ontario Colleges PublicationsWebsite: www.ontariocolleges.ca

9. Finding the right Program Research Tools College Course View Books College Campus Tours Liaison Visits

10. Program Types Certificates Diplomas Bachelor’s Degree Programs Collaborative/ Joint Degree Programs Graduate Certificate Programs Co-op Placements Apprenticeships

11. WILLING AND QUALIFIED Know the program requirements. – All diploma programs require a combination of courses – ENG 4C is required for almost all programs – Most programs will have recommended courses – Some courses may have minimum grades – Degree programs require University entrance requirements Are you willing to go where you are qualified ?

12. WILLING AND QUALIFIED Paramedic-2013/2014 A Two Year Ontario College Diploma Program Program Code: PAR2 Campus Code: LC (LC - London) September Admission Academic Calendars available at www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates Admission Requirements OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (U/C), or Open (O) stream WITH: - Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U) - Mathematics ONE OF: - Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (U/C) - Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U) - Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (C) or (U) or physics - Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (C) or (U) (Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65)

13. Highly Competitive Programs the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of seats available These programs are competitive and often do not admit many students from high school Feb 1 is the equal consideration deadline Apply for the preparatory courses that correspond with these programs. E.g. paramedic – apply to Pre-Health, dental hygiene- apply to pre health (at the school that you wish to continue)

14. Grade Differential Few Colleges will evaluate 4U and 4C courses differently. Fanshawe Conestoga ENG 4C 75%ENG 4C 75% ENG 4U 75 %ENG 4U 75% BOTH THE SAME ENG 4U converts to equivalent of 85%

15. October 24, 2012 Application Session 9am auditorium, access to on line application is open Nov 26, 2012 Earliest date Colleges may acknowledge applications February 1, 2013: -Equal consideration date -application due date -also earliest release of offer date May 1, 2013 -Applicants must confirm their acceptance June 17, 2013 - earliest date that colleges may require payment Mark Your Calendar Mark Your Calendar

16. OCAS and applying ONLINE The Ontario College Application Service processes all Ontario College applications. Applications are completed on-line for a fee of $95 Pay online by credit card, over the phone, or through the mail.

20. Remember Once you create your account you must verify through your email to activate your account Your application will not be processed without fees Use all 5 choices (no more than 3 at one school) You are responsible for ensuring that you have the pre requisites needed Make a guidance appointment if you need assistance with your application or research

21. Any Questions??