1. Post- Secondary Preparation

2. What you need to know Check prerequisites for post- secondary programs Check prerequisites for post- secondary programs For prerequisites, see www.electronicinfo.ca for university programs For prerequisites, see www.electronicinfo.ca for university programs www.electronicinfo.ca www.ontariocolleges.cawww.ontariocolleges.ca for college programs www.ontariocolleges.ca http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employ mentontario/training/ for apprenticeship http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employ mentontario/training/ for apprenticeship http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employ mentontario/training/ http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employ mentontario/training/

3. Check college or university websites Check college or university websites Speak to your guidance counsellor for help Speak to your guidance counsellor for help

4. What grades do universities consider? Grade 11 marks for early admissions (as early as late December for the higher- achieving students) Grade 11 marks for early admissions (as early as late December for the higher- achieving students) Six grade 12 U or M courses including specific prerequisites considering first semester final and second semester mid-term Six grade 12 U or M courses including specific prerequisites considering first semester final and second semester mid-term see www.electronicinfo.ca see www.electronicinfo.cawww.electronicinfo.ca

5. What grades do colleges consider? Grade 11 marks Grade 11 marks Grade 12 first semester mid- term and final; second semester mid-term and final Grade 12 first semester mid- term and final; second semester mid-term and final Specific prerequisite courses (no specific number required) Specific prerequisite courses (no specific number required) see www.ontariocolleges.ca see www.ontariocolleges.cawww.ontariocolleges.ca

6. What do you need to do for an apprenticeship? Find an employer willing to sign you on as an apprentice Find an employer willing to sign you on as an apprentice Contact the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to register as an apprentice Contact the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to register as an apprentice Register for appropriate courses at a community college (8 wks per year, usually) Register for appropriate courses at a community college (8 wks per year, usually)

7. Timelines: Ontario University application due to OUAC January 11 (incl. $125 application fee) Ontario University application due to OUAC January 11 (incl. $125 application fee) Pick up your PIN in guidance (available now!!!) Pick up your PIN in guidance (available now!!!) See www.ouac.on.ca for application (see www.electronicinfo.ca for more info about universities) See www.ouac.on.ca for application (see www.electronicinfo.ca for more info about universities)www.ouac.on.cawww.electronicinfo.cawww.ouac.on.cawww.electronicinfo.ca

8. Community College applications are due February 1 st (incl. $95 application fee) Community College applications are due February 1 st (incl. $95 application fee) You will need your OEN (on all report cards) to apply You will need your OEN (on all report cards) to apply See www.ontariocolleges.ca See www.ontariocolleges.cawww.ontariocolleges.ca

9. Money Discuss finances with your parents- Discuss finances with your parents- university tuition approx. $6000 per year or more. ($18000+ for all expenses if in residence) university tuition approx. $6000 per year or more. ($18000+ for all expenses if in residence) College tuition approx. $2000 per year or more ($14000+ for all expenses if in residence) College tuition approx. $2000 per year or more ($14000+ for all expenses if in residence)

10. Is $$$$ available from parents? Is $$$$ available from parents? Are you expected to earn a certain amount? Are you expected to earn a certain amount? Is a loan appropriate for you? Is a loan appropriate for you? www.osap.gov.on.ca for www.osap.gov.on.ca for www.osap.gov.on.ca Ontario student loans Bursaries (based only on Bursaries (based only on financial need) are free money – available from Financial Aid office from your college or university

11. Scholarships See university websites or www.electronicinfo.ca See university websites or www.electronicinfo.ca www.electronicinfo.ca www.scholarshipscanada.com www.scholarshipscanada.com www.scholarshipscanada.com www.studentawards.com www.studentawards.com www.studentawards.com Some scholarships are based only on academic performance Some scholarships are based only on academic performance Some require extensive extracurricular activities and community service in addition to academics (require application) Some require extensive extracurricular activities and community service in addition to academics (require application)

12. What do you need to do next? Give your email to Mrs. Chevalier in guidance Give your email to Mrs. Chevalier in guidance Pay attention to all e-mail and mail correspondence from guidance department and from universities and colleges Pay attention to all e-mail and mail correspondence from guidance department and from universities and colleges Make sure you are on track to graduate Make sure you are on track to graduate Finish Community Service Hours Finish Community Service Hours

13. How do I know if I am on track to graduate? It is YOUR responsibility to make sure that you have done everything you need to graduate It is YOUR responsibility to make sure that you have done everything you need to graduate Check your report card (credit tracker) for compulsory credits, community service hours and literacy test requirement Check your report card (credit tracker) for compulsory credits, community service hours and literacy test requirement OR OR Check with your guidance counsellor Check with your guidance counsellor See www.ayj.ca See www.ayj.cawww.ayj.ca