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CENTURIONS!!

Reasons for Choosing College

• Career focus• Practical, industry partnerships, coop• Cost (time, tuition)• Personal• Lots of options (3700 programs at 130 locations)

Why College?Whether you are just finishing high school or furthering your education after some time in the workplace, colleges in Ontario offer programs that will set you on a direct route to reach your career goals. Here are the top five reasons to attend an Ontario college...

College is a cost-effective option With shorter program lengths, lower tuition costs, and less time in school before you can start working, college is an incredibly affordable option. Also, thousands of dollars are available in Ontario each year through scholarships, bursaries and grants.

Wide program selection College offers dedicated programs for specific areas that give you the specialized knowledge you need to succeed, and the broad choice of program types make it easy to find the right fit for you. .

Many locations You can stay close to home or embark on a new journey. With almost 850 learning sites in 200 communities across the province, you're sure to find a location that works for you.

Small classes A low student-to-teacher ratio means you aren't just a faceless number in college. Your contributions to class discussions and projects will be seen and valued by your teachers and peers.

Connected Education Instructors connect course material to their work experiences and offer the potential of partnerships with business and industry to introduce real-world projects into the curriculum. There are co-op opportunities for many programs, and college offers you the best route to job placement in relevant, real jobs.

Where do I want to go to College ?

Location and Program

• Location can dictate program strength and opportunity.

e.g. In the GTA more opportunity for fashion programs than in North Bay

• Location can also influence competitiveness of a program

e.g. A paramedic program in London may have more applicants than one in Timmins

Location – things to consider

• Can you live in that city?• Transportation• Cost of living• Distance from home• Future employment prospects

Tuition Fees

• Tuition fees vary from college to college and from program to program.

• Diploma programs $ 2,400• Graduate Certificate programs $ 4,000• Bachelor’s Degree programs $ 6,100• Collaborative programs $ 5,000• Other fees $ 800• Books and supplies $ 1,300

Finding the right Program

Research Tools

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Publications Website: www.ontariocolleges.ca

Finding the right Program

Research Tools

College Course View Books

College Campus Tours

Liaison Visits

Program Types

• Certificates• Diplomas• Bachelor’s Degree Programs• Collaborative/ Joint Degree Programs• Graduate Certificate Programs• Co-op Placements• Apprenticeships

Program Offerings

• Applied Arts• Business• Health• Skilled Trades• Technology• Preparatory Studies

WILLING AND QUALIFIED

• Know the program requirements.– All diploma programs require a combination of

courses – ENG 4C is required for almost all programs– Most programs will have recommended courses– Some courses may have minimum grades– Degree programs require University entrance

requirementsAre you willing to go where you are qualified ?

WILLING AND QUALIFIEDParamedic-2013/2014A Two Year Ontario College Diploma Program Program Code: PAR2Campus Code: LC (LC - London)September Admission Academic Calendars available at www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates

Admission RequirementsOSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),University/College (U/C), or Open (O) stream WITH: - Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U) - Mathematics ONE OF: - Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (U/C) - Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (C) or (U) or physics- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (C) or (U) (Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65)

Highly Competitive Programs

• the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of seats available

• These programs are competitive and often do not admit many students from high school

• Feb 1 is the equal consideration deadline

Apply for the preparatory courses that correspond with these programs. E.g. paramedic – apply to Pre-Health, dental hygiene- apply to pre health (at the school that you wish to continue)

Grade DifferentialFew Colleges will evaluate 4U and 4C courses

differently.

Fanshawe ConestogaENG 4C 75% ENG 4C 75%

ENG 4U 75 % ENG 4U 75%

BOTH THE SAME ENG 4U converts to equivalent of

85%

OCAS and applying ONLINE

The Ontario College Application Service processes all Ontario College applications.

Applications are completed on-line for a fee of $95 (non-refundable fee)

Pay online by credit card, over the phone, or through the mail.

How To Apply To An Ontario College

The first step in applying to college is to research the programs and colleges available to you. If you have not already decided what programs you are applying to, see our College Map to find a campus near you, browse our Find a Program tool to see all college programs offered in Ontario, go directly to college websites for more details about their programs, and consider attending a College Information Program event to meet college representatives in person.

Your ontariocolleges.ca Account• If you have never applied through ontariocolleges.ca before,

click the "Create an Account" button to get started. Your ontariocolleges.ca account allows you to

• Apply to any of Ontario's 28 public colleges• Review and update your college application• Request Ontario high school transcripts (from

participating schools)• Request Ontario college/university transcripts• View and accept offers of admission

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Important Info Before You Apply• The application processing fee is $95.00 (non-refundable).• An application allows you up to 5 program choices (no more

than 3 at any one college).• All program choices must start within the same academic year

(August-July).• There may be additional fees to request transcripts.• Your username is permanent.• Your password must be between 8 and 14 characters in length.• Use a valid email address.• DO NOT create more than one account.• The application works best in certain web browsers.

How to Apply• Log in to your account.• Fill in your personal information and educational history.• Add your program choices.• Request your transcripts.• Pay the application processing fee and any transcript fees.• Log back in to verify your transcript information, or to make

changes or updates to your application.• Log back in after February 1 to view and

confirm offers of admission.

Important Dates

• October: Applications become available for programs starting the following fall.

• February 1: Equal Consideration Date - apply to highly competitive programs by this date.

• February 1: Colleges may begin sending offers of admission.

• May 1: Deadline to confirm offers (colleges may extend offers after this date).

• See the Important Dates page for more information.