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1 VPCI POST-SECONDARY PLANNING PARENTS SESSION

2 TONIGHT S AGENDA COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY? ONLINE APPLICATIONS SCHOLARSHIPS POST-SECONDARY PANEL Q & A

3 TONIGHT S GUESTS Durham College Centennial College George Brown College Humber College Seneca College Apprenticeship (OYAP) University of Toronto York University Ryerson University University of Ontario Institute of Technology

4 College or University? College: 28 public colleges in Ontario Most programs are aligned to jobs market Skills & theory-based learning Generally smaller class sizes 1-4 years certificate 1 year diploma 2 years advanced diploma 3 years degree 4 years University: 21 public universities in Ontario Most programs are General Arts, Sciences or Humanities based Subject & theory-based learning Generally larger class sizes 4-12 years degree 4 years graduate studies 1 to 8 additional years

5 Curriculum and Teaching Style College: Career and non-career focused (Culinary, General Arts & Science) Most programs offer 50/50 mix of theory and applied hands-on learning Most programs offer co-op or other work experience Taught by industry experts and some academic scholars University: Career and non-career focused (Engineering, Liberal Arts) Some programs offer 50/50 mix of theory and applied hands-on learning Some programs offer coop or other work experience Taught by academic scholars and some industry experts

6 Costs College: Approx. $2,400 to $6,100+ tuition per year Tuition for some programs will be more expensive than others Books, fees, etc. will be an additional cost Residences and meal plans are usually available University: Approx. $5,100 to $5,400+ tuition per year Tuition for some programs will be more expensive than others Books, fees, etc. will be an additional cost Residences and meal plans are usually available

7 Admission Requirements College: OSSD ENG4C/U plus other C/U level courses for diplomas; six Grade 12 U/M level, including ENG4U for degrees 70% to 95% averages needed Supplemental requirements Some programs (nursing, dental) look for top academic grades University: OSSD Six Grade 12 U/M level courses, including ENG4U 70% to 95% averages needed Supplemental requirements Some programs (engineering/law/ health sciences) look for top academic grades

8 Pathways College: can lead to further college or university study, an apprenticeship or directly into the workplace thousands of program choices, including some career pathways not available at university not all program areas of study offered University: can lead to further college or university study or directly into the workplace thousands of program choices, including some career pathways not available at college not all program areas of study offered

9 Other Post-Secondary Options Apprenticeship Work to save for later studies Travel Work abroad Volunteer at home or abroad

10 Applying to College and University What you need to know

11 MARKS - SUBMISSION ALL MARKS (UP TO MID-NOVEMBER) FINAL MARKS - SEM 1 (FEB) MIDTERM MARKS - SEM 2 (APR) FINAL MARKS - SEM 2 (JUL) MARKS OUTSIDE TDSB????

12 COURSE CODES U M C O

13 Applying On-line to Ontario s Universities and Colleges

14 RESEARCH OPTIONS Research Read Talk Write down

15 RESEARCH OPTIONS Ontario College Information Fair October 21, :30pm to 9pm October 22, am to 3pm Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place Ontario University Information Fair September 27-29, 2013 from 10am to 5pm Metro Toronto Convention Centre (south bldg)

16 IMPORTANT DATES COLLEGES February 1, 2014 Admission - Equal Consideration Date/Offer Date May 1, 2014 Most colleges require a response by this date

17 APPLYING TO COLLEGE DIPLOMAS OR APPLIED DEGREES OCAS WEBSITE Students create their own account with a username and password. No custom PIN needed!

18 APPLYING TO COLLEGE DIPLOMAS OR APPLIED DEGREES OCAS WEBSITE Detailed instruction sheets will be available in Guidance. Students needing assistance should visit their counselor or Mrs. C. and/or attend one of the application workshops.

19 IMPORTANT DATES UNIVERSITY September: Student assemblies End of November: Distribution of access codes December 19, 2013: VPCI recommended latest date to submit initial on-line application to OUAC January 15, 2014: Recommended last date to submit completed on-line applications to OUAC. February 4, 2014: Recommended last day to make changes to your application. May 29, 2014: Date by which the universities must respond to your application for admission. June 2, 2014: Earliest date by which the universities may require a response to offers of admission and a financial commitment.

20 GENERAL TIMING Early Grade 11 marks & Grade 12 Timetable Regular Grade 12 1 st semester final marks & 2 nd semester mid-term marks

APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY OUAC WEBSITE www.ouac.on.

21 APPLYING TO UNIVERSITY OUAC WEBSITE Students need to pick up their custom PIN. Please see Ms.Ullah if assistance is needed!

23 Once you log in, change your PIN to a personal password, and record your password and OUAC reference number in a safe place Can search by university, geographical area or program, or use the Fast Track option if you already know the program codes Remember that more than three program choices costs additional application fees Remember to check program requirements for each program before finalizing your choices

Important Steps: Finalize Choices Rank Choices in Order of Preference (does not affect admission/scholarships unless noted in university publications; also need to rank colleges for U of T) Personal

24 Important Steps: Finalize Choices Rank Choices in Order of Preference (does not affect admission/scholarships unless noted in university publications; also need to rank colleges for U of T) Personal & Address Information: check for accuracy, including entering a valid address Additional Questions: Answer 9 easy but important questions (e.g. number of years of education delivered in English) Academic Info: read carefully and report any errors to your alpha counsellor

25 PROBLEMS NAVIGATING? HELP links on application websites Guidance counsellors Call OUAC (universities) Call OCAS (colleges)

26 APPLICATION PAYMENT Three options: VISA / MasterCard / American Express Internet / Telephone Banking Cheque / Money Order Mail within two weeks of submitting your application electronically.

27 COLLEGE $95 for 5 choices COSTS UNIVERSITY (in Ontario) $130 for 3 choices $44 for each additional choice NOT MORE THAN 3 PROGRAMS PER INSTITUTION

28 PAYING FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION Independent/Parents Scholarships Awards Bursaries/Grants OSAP

29 SCHOLARSHIPS Entrance Scholarships Scholarships - requiring Nomination - requiring Application Bursaries and Grants OSAP Check with workplaces & community groups Ontario Student Assistance Program

30 SCHOLARSHIPS The Guidance Corner Scholarship Binder in Guidance

31 REFERENCE LETTERS REFERENCE LETTERS AND/OR SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION alpha counsellors teachers principal / vice-principals Requires two weeks notice

32 BEYOND ONTARIO... OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO? McGill, Concordia, Dalhousie, UBC and others... OUTSIDE OF CANADA? See Ms. Bacque (if in I.B.) or Mr. Burstein (if in Regular program) in Guidance for more information

33 HOUSEKEEPING ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILDREN TO: Check Credit Counselling Summaries & Report Cards Apply early instead of waiting until the last minute Make appointments with alpha counsellors for assistance or advice

34 CONTACTS Liz Pengelly Rose Ullah (CL Guidance) Mark Burstein Lisa Czudnochowsky Cathy Bacque (CL I.B.) Surnames A-G & Visa students plus OSAP, scholarships, Eng. Language Proficiency Tests (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS/YELT) Surnames H-K & ISP students plus Ontario universities & Transitions for Identified Students Surnames L-R plus Ontario universities, out of province universities, S.A.T. s Surnames S-Z plus colleges, apprenticeships (OYAP) & workplace IB-specific questions and concerns addresses and phone numbers are on the Parent Information sheet handed out at the door.

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36 THANK YOU Thank you for attending! Next Brief presentations from each post-secondary option representative Followed by Individual Q&A opportunities with all of the representatives

TRANSFER INFORMATION GUIDE 2017/2018. Take the next step and earn a University of Windsor degree.

TRANSFER INFORMATION GUIDE 2017/2018 Take the next step and earn a University of Windsor degree www.uwindsor.ca/transfer YOUR LIFE. THE WORLD. ANYTHING IS POSSILE. The University of Windsor is big in the