So long Heart Lake…

Hello College, University and Life….

Guidance Counsellors

A-F Mrs. LeppG-O Mr. FinlayP-Z Ms. Polla

All the credits and grades you’ve earned to date.

Check all the compulsory credits you need, make sure if you are missing any to see your counsellor A.S.A.P.

Your current courses for this year.

Additional information needed to graduate: Have you passed the literacy test? Have you completed any community hours (40 needed for graduation)?

This outlines compulsory and optional credits you’ve earned and what you can earn by June 2014.

APPRENTICESHIP

1. Pre-apprenticeship Program at College

- Build skill base and knowledge of trade- Connect to potential employers eg. Conestoga College ~ Auto Service Technician

Humber College ~ Plumbing Cambrian College ~ HVAC

2. Direct entry via employerwww.apprenticesearch.ca

Apprenticeship Options

National Job Fair (in Toronto this October)http://www.thenationaljobfair.com/n/en/home/

Apprenticeship Fairhttp://apprenticeshipcareerconnections.ca/

COLLEGEAPPLICATIONS

Find Programs Here!

• Variety of programs• Certificate (1 year / 2 semesters)

• Diploma (2 year / 4 semesters)

• Advanced Diploma (3 year /6 semesters)

• Co-op (duration varies)

• Bachelor’s degrees in applied areas of study (4 years / 8 semesters)

• Graduate certificate (1 year /2 semesters) for those who have already completed a postsecondary diploma or degree

• Joint college-university programs• Shorter program lengths• Lower tuition costs

Why College?

ENG4C or 4U+

Program Specific Courses(Grade 11 or 12, U/C/M)

Admission Requirements

Application Procedure

October 2014 – February 20151. www.ontariocolleges.ca

Plan ~ Find ~ Apply ~ Confirm2. Choose 5 programs (max. 3 per college)

3. Pay $954. The Peel District School Board sends

transcripts electronically5. Wait for Offers of Admission from the colleges

(Feb – May)

What marks?

Offers of admission are based on:

Semester One FINAL &Semester Two MID-TERM

What marks?

Highly Competitive Programs

Colleges will use Grade 11 FINAL marks if you have not completed a Grade 12 required course in semester one.

Eg. Nursing, Vet Tech, Paramedic, Game Programming, Graphic Design, ECE, Dental Hygiene, etc.

SPOILER ALERT!!

Deadline

February 1st 2015

For equal consideration

Costs

Tuition $2,100Books 1,200Living Expenses 5,000Other fees 1,000Transportation 1,200

avg. $10,500 per year

Generally – completion of a two year diploma, with marks over 70%, will grant you admission into the 2nd year of a comparable university program.

Ontario Counsel on Articulation and Transfer

www.ocutg.on.caSearch for “articulation agreements” for your specific

college.

College to University

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS

Undergraduate Degree (BA, BSc, BBA/BCom, BEng) –General Degree is 3 years–Honours Degree is 4 years

Co-op programsDegrees are also available at many

colleges

Programs

ENG 4U+

5 Gr12 U/M Courses• Program Specific averages• Averages are calculated using

your top 6U/M courses including English and any program pre-requisites

Admission Requirements

• Electronic infowww.electronicinfo.ca

Application Procedure

November 2014 – January 20151. Pick up your PIN number in Counselling (when

you hear the announcement)

2. www.ouac.on.ca3. Choose 3 programs3. Pay $140 (additional programs + $47 each)4. The Peel District School Board sends

transcripts electronically5. Wait for Offers of Admission from the

universities (Feb – May)

What marks?

Offers of admission are based on:

Semester One FINAL &Semester Two MID-TERM

Look Here

OUAC Deadline

January 14th 2015

Tuition $ 6,000 - $12,000Books 1,000 - 2,500Residence & Meal Plan 9,000 - 10,000Other fees 1,000Transportation 1,000 .

avg. $18,000 - $25,000 per year

Costs (estimated)

MORE GREAT INFORMATION

Financial AidOntario Student Assistance Program–osap.gov.on.ca–Application opens in May–Deadline: within 45 days of starting your post-

secondary program–Receive half of $ at the start and remainder

halfway through the school year –Repayments starts 6 months after graduation

Student Loans from Banks–Contact your local branch

Scholarships & Bursaries

Scholarships–Entrance & Application–Various Criteria (academic, extra-curricular, financial need)

• www.peelschools.org/students/scholarships• www.ontarioscholarships.ca• www.scholarshipscanada.com• www.studentawards.com

Bursaries–Entrance awards by school–Academic & Needs based

Heart Lake S.S.Post-Secondary Fair

• Thursday October 23, 2014

• 8:30 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

• Open to all Grade 11 and 12 students, parents and guardians

• Over 35 different post-secondary schools represented!

• Apprenticeships, Colleges and Universities

University Applications DUEJanuary 14th 2015

College Applications DUEFebruary 1st 2015

Key Dates