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Post Secondary OptionsGuidance DepartmentBur Oak Secondary School

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What’s after BOSS: Post Secondary Options

•Apprenticeship•College•University•Workplace•Travel•Military•Additional courses

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Post Secondary Destinations

University

College

Workplace

Apprenticeship

Returning

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Apprenticeship

•Earn while you learn•85% of the learning is on the job

▫taught one-on-one by a journeyperson already trade certified

•15% of the learning is in apprenticeship courses▫taught at a local community college

•Talk with the co-op department if you are considering entering an apprenticeship program or want more information

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College

• Combine theoretical and applied learning• Often prepares for employment in such areas as:

• Applied Arts (e.g. animation, design, media)• Business (e.g marketing, accounting, supply chain management)• Community Services (social service worker, early childhood educator)• Health and Human Services (fitness, nursing, veterinary technician)• Technology (chemical laboratory technician, electronic design,

electronics engineering technician)

• May be a transition pathway: General Arts and Science Program for two years and then transfer to University (check transfer agreements)

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Diploma Programs

• Two or three years of study• Usually requires:

▫ Graduation from high school▫ Grade 12 English (U or C level)▫ Senior level courses

• Some programs require specific courses like:▫ Grade 11 or 12 science▫ Math

Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology OR any grade 12 math OR grade 11 Functions

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Entrance Requirements for Diploma Programs• Averages are usually 65% or above (including co-

op)▫ Highly competitive programs are much higher

• Prerequisite courses marks are included

• Often prefer a good grade in College English and Math courses instead of a mediocre grade at the University level

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College Degree Programs• Earn a degree at a university

▫ Some are considered “applied” degrees▫ Many degree programs qualify for graduate studies

and professional schools (law school, medical school, teacher’s college)

• 4 years of academic study and practical experience

• Requires 6 grade 12 U or M courses• Examples:

▫ Bachelor of Film and Television (Sheridan College) ▫ Bachelor of Aviation (Seneca College) ▫ Bachelor of Applied Business (George Brown

College)

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Joint College/University Programs• Earn a degree and a diploma at the same time in four years

▫ Involves a partnership between a college and university• Admission requires 6 grade 12 U or M level courses• Examples:

▫ New Media or Journalism at U of T Scarborough/Centennial College ▫ Nursing at Ryerson/George Brown▫ Kinesiology at University of Guelph/Humber College▫ Medical Radiation Sciences at McMaster/Mohawk College▫ Broadcast – Television at York/Seneca

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University

WHY?• specific career goals that require a university

education• passion for theoretical and conceptual learning

WHO is university for?

• Someone who….▫ enjoys conceptual course material and theoretical

learning▫ is able to complete most course work

independently▫ able to understand, read, review, and complete

assignments independently (very little professor support)

▫ has a minimum 75% average in 6 “U” or “M” courses, including prerequisites

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Entrance Requirements

•Based on top six grade 12 “U” or “M” level courses▫ Prerequisite courses are included ▫ Every university calculates averages slightly

differently Repeated or non-day school courses may be treated

differently

•Some programs state minimum course averages▫ e.g. 70% in ENG4U or MHF4U

•Offers you receive during this year are conditional▫ offers will state averages you must maintain at the

end of the school year

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Supplementary Applications•A written application some university

programs require in addition to your OUAC application

•Deadlines are firm•Provide references or proofreaders enough

time to support you• If emails are required, be professional• If it’s optional, do it!•Sometimes transcripts are required

▫Provide at least 2 days notice to guidance▫One is complimentary, $2 each thereafter

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College Applications•Ontario Colleges Application Centre (OCAS)

▫Login by creating your own username and password

•Apply by February 1, 2015 for equal consideration▫rolling acceptances afterwards if programs have

not filled•Highly competitive applications start sooner

(website opens in early October)▫child and youth worker, electrician apprenticeship,

fitness and health promotion, medical laboratory technician, physiotherapy assistant

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College Application Fees

Base Application Fee: $95 (for five program choices)

Method of payment: Credit card and online banking

You can apply to a maximum of three program choices at any one college

WE NEED YOUR PERMISSION TO SHARE INFORMATION WITH OCAS!

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Important Dates for College•November 24, 2014—Earliest day college may

acknowledge your application

•February 1, 2015 – Application deadline for equal consideration AND earliest release of offers by the colleges

•May 1, 2015 – Confirm your offer of admission

•June 15, 2015– You may be required to make a tuition deposit

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University Application Details•All application made through Ontario

University Application Centre (OUAC 101)•You must login with an assigned PIN•OUAC is responsible for:

collecting marks from high schools distributing marks to universities sending applications listing offers of admissions

WE NEED YOUR PERMISSION TO SHARE INFORMATION WITH OUAC!

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University Application Fees

Base Application Fee: $140 (for three program choices)

Additional choice Fee: $ 47

Method of payment: Credit card and online banking

You can apply to a maximum of three program choices at any one university

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PIN Numbers

•PIN numbers will be distributed in late November

•Keep your PIN number confidential

•Apply online at OUAC by January 14, 2015▫DO NOT LEAVE APPLICATIONS TO THE

LAST MINUTE Anticipate website issues and holiday closures

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Important Dates for University•January 14, 2015 (11:59 p.m.) – Last

day to apply online•May 28, 2015– Latest date to receive

university decision – conditional offers, refusals or deferrals pending more information

•June 1, 2015 – Recommended date by which students should respond to an offer of admission or make a financial commitment

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Making Informed Decisions•Research online:

▫electronicinfo.ca▫ontariocolleges.ca

•View school books and calendars•Attend presentations at Bur Oak •Attend open houses, preview days, and

tours•After conducting your own research,

discuss interests and goals with parents, teachers, and guidance counselors

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Community Hour Completion

•Final deadline to complete 40 hours is May 31st if you wish to graduate in June

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Submission of Grades•Gr 11 marks and demographic info: November•Gr 12 semester 1 final marks: February•Gr 12 semester 2 midterm marks: April•Gr 12 final marks: July

•All marks (day school, night school, virtual school, private school) are submitted

•Be aware of full disclosure dates

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Dropping Classes

•MUST remain a full time student▫3 courses per semester

•Scheduled courses will not be dropped in order to take it in night school, e-learning, or private school

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Private School•Before making commitments at a private school

please fill out the green Private School Declaration Form from Guidance ▫Do not assume the course will be dropped from

your timetable• It is your responsibility to ensure that your final

private school grade is submitted to Guidance three days prior to graduation

•We cannot submit midterm marks for private school

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Paying for School: College• Tuition varies greatly depending on program of study• Talk with your family to plan how you will afford

post secondary

Expense Paralegal Animation Apprenticeship

Tuition $3600 $8300 $3700

Books & Supplies

$1500 $1500 $1500

Transportation $1000 $1000 $1000

Meals on Campus

$1000 $1000 $1000

Miscellaneous $500 $500 $500

Total $7,600 $12,300 $7,700* apprentices are paid for their work placement; carpenters earn about $44,650 a year

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Paying for School: University

Talk with your family to figure out how you can afford to go to school

Expense Living at Home

Living Away

Tuition $7000 $7000

Books & Supplies

$1500 $1500

Transportation $1000 Varies

Residence $0 $5500

Meals on Campus

$1000 $4500

Miscellaneous $500 $500+

Total $11,000 $19,000+

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Finding the Funds•Automatic school entrance scholarships

• Grades can be worth thousands of dollars!!!•Apply for scholarships and bursaries

• Check the guidance website for useful links• Check college/university websites for information

•Apply for OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) • Available in May

•Begin saving money – part-time and summer jobs•RESP – Registered Educational Savings Plan•Aim to reduce your debt load while in school!

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Understanding ScholarshipsEntrance

• Based on grades – varies by university and college• Minimum average is 80% - they don’t round up!• Renewable – varies based on school and grades

Other Scholarships• Check the bulletin board outside guidance and the

guidance website• Get applications in early!

Graduation Awards• 10 awards, $150-$250 each• Awards are based on teacher nominations

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Upcoming Events at BOSS•University Mini Fair — Fri., Oct. 3

▫Atrium periods 3 and 4

•GTA Day — Tues., Oct. 28▫Post secondary school presentations (periods 1

and 2)▫students will submit presentation preferences

closer to the date

•Non-GTA visits – throughout Oct. and Nov.▫Students MUST sign up in guidance to attend▫Students without tickets will NOT be admitted

into info sessions

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Other Supports•Attend the Applying to College workshop

•Attend the scholarship and OSAP presentations

•Meet with counsellors to review your post secondary plans and CCS (credit counselling summary)

•Contact post secondary schools with specific questions and concerns

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Stay in touch with Guidance•Follow guidance at @BOSSguidance

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Stay in touch with Guidance•Receive reminders and important updates

on your cell phone or email inbox

OR

TEXT E-MAIL

Send an empty email to [email protected]

Text @bossgu to (289)-277-0545

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Grad Pictures•Pay a sitting fee (approximately $30)•Stay tuned for announcements•Miss your appointment?•Photo proofs distributed at school•Optional purchase•Composite in June

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Final Facts

•Form to give us permission to share info with OCAS and OUAC—return to Guidance asap

•Package including dates for visits, open houses, dates, tips

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Closing Thoughts•Assume responsibility for your future!

▫Get organized!•Create realistic multiple plans (Plan A, B and

C)•Send in your application before the Winter

Break•Show up for auditions, interviews, or portfolio

presentations on time•Visit and Tour•Think finances•Keep working hard at your studies