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

3. Learning Goals By the end of the presentation you will … Grade 12 we support goals …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.

4. What’s happening in Guidance? September 19-21  O.U.F. – September 19-21  College Fair – October 20-21  Wilson University Fair!!!—October 8

5. What’s happening in Guidance Newsletters/flyers – Survival Guide Newsletters/flyers – Survival Guide Fall Campus Visits Academic Calendars PIN assembly For Students in MID NOVEMBER Parent Info Session on OSAP/Financial Planning: Parent Info Session on OSAP/Financial Planning: TBD TBD

6. www.careercruising.com/login/ddsb Passwords are reset EACH year! Remind your child to login in and reset their password and email to use this valuable tool!!!!!

7. What’s happening in Guidance? September 30 th

8. What’s happening in Guidance? October 22

9. What’s happening in Guidance? October 17

10. Post Secondary Options  W orkplace  GAP YEAR  Apprenticeship  C ollege G.A.S. Program  U niversity

11. Apprenticeships Earn while you learn !  There are over 140 skilled trades in Ontario Details: find an employer to hire and train you  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 January 14 University Deadline – January 14 February 1 College Deadline – February 1 Your marks get sent AUTOMATICALLY!

14. Colleges in Ontario 28 28 in total 6 6 in our area 900 Over 900 career choices! HUNDREDS diplomacertificate degree HUNDREDS of diploma, certificate and degree programs Connected Education MANY CAMPUSES! Your future starts here.

15. Getting Started Apply EARLY 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 Choose up to 5 programs 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 1 st and sent throughout the semester Confirm acceptance online – must be done by MAY 1, 2014 By June 15, 2014 – start paying tuition fees $$ Variety of payment options

22. 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 CONDITIONAL Read and heed all instructions!

23. Financial Information $2100 ish Tuition $2100 ish Fully funded? Program Based Cost Differences $1000 ish Ancillary Fees $1000 ish $1200 ish Books/supplies $1200 ish Accommodation/food/transportation Work/study programs OSAP

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

25. Admission Requirements: Universities OSSD English 4U plus 5 4U/M courses Specific course requirements/prerequisites Cut-off averages based on 2013 applicant pool Additional non-course requirements ( personal statement of interest, applicant background summary, auditions, letters of reference, essay, audition )—with deadlines!

26. 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…

28. Admission Details… 3 program choices for the basic fee of $130 $44 for EACH additional choice (maximum of 3 programs at one university) Check if ALTERNATE offers are made Variety of payment options

29. Demo Application

34. Important Dates November 2014: Schools distribute Access Code Letters for the OUAC 101 Online Application. January 14, 2015: Latest date to submit completed online applications to the OUAC. May 29, 2015: Date by which the universities must respond to your application for admission. June 3, 2015: Earliest date by which the universities may require a response to offers of admission and a financial commitment.

35. 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!

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

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

38. Sources of Money Savings OSAP Loans – OSAP/Lines of Credit Bursaries – based on financial need, on going Employment Athletics http://osap.gov.on.ca – indicate eligibility http://osap.gov.on.ca PLAN AHEAD!

39. Scholarships  Unclaimed Trust Fund  Automatic vs. Application can change  Amount awarded can change based on final marks!  Athletics, academics, activities!  Apply early !  Other sources – check with your employer!  www.scholarshipscanada.com www.scholarshipscanada.com

41. 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!

42. Useful Websites www.wilsonss.ca www.ontariocolleges.ca www.ouac.on.ca www.electronicinfo.ca www.osap.gov.on.ca www.scholarshipscanada.com