Life Beyond DSSS

Life Beyond DSSS•Workplace•Apprenticeships•College•University

Workplace: Joining the workforce upon graduating

• Co-op• Resume writing/Cover Letter• Cold calling• Searching the ‘Now Hiring’ job market• Employment fairs• Job Agencies• Interviewing

Apprenticeship• Co-op/work experience preferred - OYAP (16/16 rule)• College – train while completing a college course• www.ontariocolleges.ca and www.apprenticesearch.com

Applying• Through an employer - apply directly to an employer,

union or local committee who will support you in your apprenticeship training

• Employment Ontario can help you with your job search• The employer must register the apprentice with:

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

Post Secondary SchoolsCollege and University

should have done should be doing be aware of

OSSD Requirements/Transcript (should have done)

• Updated?• Accurate?

Gathering Information(should have done)

• Research should be done and recorded by now!• If not....get to it!

Important Websites www.careercruising.com - Matchmaker and My Skills Assessment www.myblueprint.ca/peel - Learning Styles Inventory, Discovery,

Explorations www.ontariocolleges.ca or www.myblueprint.ca/peel – 5 choices (rank

them) www.electronicinfo.ca or www.myblueprint.ca/peel – 3 choices (rank them)

Things to consider Strengths, area of interest Proximity to home Cost of attending Campus life Work experience

Information you have gathered(should have done)Colleges – 5 program choices

Universities – 3 program choices

Program codes, admission requirements, program start dates, school name, program name

What you should be working onAdditional RequirementsPortfolio submissions (i.e. art programs) - Continually update it - Know the requirements - Know submission deadlines - Be prepared to discuss

Audition dates (performance programs) - Become aware of audition date - Practice

First AidCPRCriminal Reference Check

Campus Tours(should be doing)

Visit post secondary websites (Admissions, Undergraduate students), DSSS – Student Services Tab

Book an appointmentAttend tour sessionsAttend open housesGo on a residence tour

Application Dates(be aware of)

College: Oct. – Feb. 1University: Dec. – Jan. 14

(11:59pm)

College Applications(be aware of)

You will need:5 program choices you are applying to in

ranked order (program names and program codes); maximum of 3 at one school

OEN (status sheet)SINComplete mailing address (including postal

code)The DSSS mident number (909673)Payment format (credit card strongly

recommended, cheque, money order) - $95 to apply

Appropriate email; one you checkDon’t tell us you have applied

Applying to Collegewww.ontariocolleges.ca

Select ‘APPLY NOW’Select‘ Create an Account’

This video will guide you through the application processhttps://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqyTffuiaX8&list=UUzgmQVDYD64s4m3M8559Pvg&index=3

University Applications(be aware of)

You will need:Program choices you are applying to in

ranked order (program names and program codes)

Your OUAC PIN (from your G.C.)The DSSS mident number (909673)Your student numberYour complete mailing address (including

postal code)Payment format (credit card strongly

recommended, cheque, money order) $140; $47 for each additional choice

Appropriate email; one you checkDon’t tell us you have appliedYou can apply to both college and university

programs

Applying to Universitywww.ouac.on.ca

Select ‘Undergraduate Applications: (OUAC) Current Ontario Secondary School Students’

Scroll down and select ‘101Online Application’

Click on the ‘Login’ box

This video will guide you through the application processhttp://www.ouac.on.ca/ugrad-tutorials/

Mark Transmissions(be aware of)

Make sure your transcript is up-to-date and accurate

Electronically by the PDSB

Offers (of Admission)(be aware of)

College: Earliest offers – Feb. 1 (must confirm through

www.ontariocolleges.ca)May 1 – deadline to confirm acceptance

UniversityFeb/March for strong candidatesMay 28 – majority of applicants will receive a response

from Ontario universities: conditional offer of admission, refusal, deferral (must confirm through www.ouac.on.ca)

June 1 – earliest date by which Ontario universities require a response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment (registration or residence deposit)

Check email (even SPAM folder)

How will I know if I am accepted to College or University?OCAS/OUAC online will show your

acceptance status. Check your file regularly for updates

Colleges/Universities will mail you a letter stating that a conditional acceptance is offered

What does ‘Conditional’ mean?You still need to complete all OSSD

requirements and graduateYou still need to successfully complete Your average grade must stay the same or

increase! (even a drop of 1% could result in your offer being withdrawn)

You must graduate with a minimum of six 12U/M credits

You must pass all prerequisite subjects that are required for your program

You must successfully pass any required auditions or submit a Profile Questionnaire etc. as required

You must meet minimum English Language Proficiency requirement (if applicable)

English Language Requirements(should be doing)

In Canada less than 5 years, may be required to write an English Language Proficiency Test (i.e. TOEFL)

Application will not be considered until test results have been received

Research now (test dates, locations, times)

Online practice test

Scholarships and Bursaries(should have done, should be doing)

You should have started by now

Admission averagesApplication basedWebsitesYour parents workplaceComplete the applications well in advanceAdditional documentation

(recommendation/reference letter, transcript, essays)

CourierConfirmation of receipt

Scholarships and BursariesWebsiteswww.studentawards.comwww.scholarshipscanada.comwww.osca.cawww.ontariocolleges.caSchool specificwww.dsssonline.com

OSAP(be aware of)

Apply in late April/early Mayhttp://www.ontario.ca/education-and-training/how-get-osapApply for 30% off tuition granthttp://www.ontario.ca/education-and-training/30-off-ontario-tuition

Important Dates(should be doing)

Visit the student services section of www.dsssonline.com

Upcoming Events (2015-2016)Nov. 12 – Post Secondary Fair

(David Suzuki Secondary School), 6:00-8:00pm

Post secondary school open houses/campus tour days

Keep OrganizedCreate a filing system so each

university/college has a separate file

Keep ALL correspondence from that university/college choice as you may need it later (supplementary applications, residence applications, etc)

Be The Change

Concerns?See your Guidance Counsellor

Questions?