1. College and University Information Assembly Lawrence Park C.I. _______________________________ Fall Presentation 2015

2. After this year… where to?

3. Remember post secondary education is more than just taking courses!

4. Yes we know Grade 12 is heavy! It will seem like you are carrying an extra load… …but planning and researching takes time

5. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

6. What about a gap year? You could: Explore the world Work Volunteer Attend a semestered school to complete your credits or upgrade a course Of course there is post-secondary education: College University Apprenticeship programs A collaborative program e.g. College/University partnership #10: Consider Your Options

7. What programs interest you? Would an applied degree with coop opportunities in a college be better for you? Which subjects are you good at? Build on your strengths Do you want to stay at home or go away? Does class size matter? Check the admission requirements and what you will be studying. Don’t only research your “dream” schools… have a variety of options… include some “sure things”, and always have a backup plan Meet your new best friends www.myblueprint.ca (activation code: lparkci) and www.ouac.on.ca and www.ocas.ca #9: Choose wisely… University dropout rate is at an all-time high… don’t become a statistic

8. Ontario Universities Fair, Sept. 25 th – 27 th 10:00 – 5:00, Metro Convention Centre Ontario College Information Fair, Oct 19th, 5:00-9 and October 20 th 10-3 Direct Energy Centre, CNE Gap Years- Go Global Expo and Go Abroad Fairs, Oct 4th, Metro Convention Centre Pathways Fair, Oct 15 th LPCI, 6pm #8: Go to the Fairs

9. Send an email with your full name in the subject line to lawrencepark2016grads@gmail.com to get on the list and check your email regularly. [check LPCI website for address] Check the Guidance Info Screen outside of Guidance Check www.lawrenceparkci.ca/guidance for notices #7: Get Connected

10. #6: Attend College/University Presentations Ask About: Programs Admission Requirements Supplementary Applications Career Directions Co-op Campus Life Get a business card!

11. #5: Show me the $MONEY$ Attend Scholarship meeting on Thursday in the Library and check out Financial Aid websites University/College Calendars Scholarship Bulletin Board Grad email Scholarship websites – Guidance tab of LPCI website

12. High School Diploma (OSSD): 30 Credits, successful literacy test, 40 hours of community service For University: 6 Grade 12 U or M courses –Gr. 12 English (ENG4U) plus –5 additional 4U/4M courses Each program may determine prerequisite 4U/M courses as well as a minimum average. (Note: actual cutoffs may be higher) For College: OSSD Check myblueprint or Ontario College Application Service website for additional requirements. #4: Check your Facts: Graduation Requirements

13. WHAT DO YOU NEED? Personal Student Profile Essays Supplemental Applications Reference letters Interviews Auditions Admission test Portfolio Resume Video Audition tape (CDs) WHEN DO YOU NEED IT? Check calendars and websites for deadlines Institutions outside Ontario have different deadlines!!! U.S. & beyond have independent application systems and requirements (SAT). Contact your Guidance Counsellor immediately! #3 AND… Get the Details DEADLINES…DEADLINES…DEADLINES

14. #3 AND… Get the Details (cont’d) WHERE CAN YOU FIND IT? www.myblueprint.ca –Activation code “lparkci” www.electronicinfo.ca Guidance office course calendars www.collegeboard.com for U.S. schools www.ouac.on.ca for Ontario applications “I DIDN’T KNOW” DOESN’T WORK!

15. #2: READY… 1.Send your email to lawrencepark2016grads@gmail.com with your name in the Subject line 2.Carefully check your credit counselling summary to confirm you are on track to meet graduation requirements 3.Check your email filters 4.ESPECIALLY if you are in 12X – be sure to check the Guidance Info Screen, the announcement board; the LP website and your email regularly 5.If you have questions, email your Guidance Counsellor

17. HOW TO READ YOUR CCS…continued

18. Do your research! Work hard in class so that all your plans can happen It’s YOUR future – step up and take responsibility Ask for help when you need it! #1: GO!

19. A Post-Secondary Future

20. September 2016 - Where Will You Be?