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COLLEGE
ASSEMBLY
2015
PRESENTATION GOALS
Encourage Grade 12 students to
continue future planning
Inform Grade 12 students of
requirements for College acceptance
(does your present timetable meet the
requirements for desired future
programs?)
Advise Grade 12 students of College
planning and application tools
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
30 Credits
40 Hours of Volunteer Service
OSSLT (or OLC Course)
Grade12 College English (for most
programs)
Some programs will require other
specific Grade 12 credits (such as
Math or Science)
POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Some programs may have additional course requirements (Math, Science)
Note: MAP 4C and MCT 4C are different!
MAP 4C – most programs including business
MCT 4C – tech/trades/computer science
Arts programs may require portfolios or auditions to be accepted
It is up to YOU to make sure you have
the courses you need for the programs
to which you are applying!
LEVELS ARE IMPORTANT!Look at the students below – one has lower grades at the University Level, the other has higher grades at the College Level.
Which student do you think would have a better chance of College acceptance?
Student A Student B
MAP4C1 – 92 % MHF4U1 - 75%
ENG4C1 - 94 % ENG4U1 - 77%
SPH4C1 - 88 % SPH4U1 - 72%
LEVELS ARE IMPORTANT CONTD.
It depends on the school/program!
Some schools/programs do not distinguish between U or C level courses (such as the Powerline Technician program at Algonquin College)
Having U/M Level courses is not always an advantage!
Check with your school’s policy
LET US KNOW …
… about night school, private
school and on-line courses that
you are taking or have
completed – we need to make
sure these courses are on your
transcript!
So ….
How do I research what
programs are available?
How do I find out what the
program prerequisites are?
OPTION #1: MY BLUEPRINT
www.myblueprint.ca
Clearly outlines prerequisites for different
programs and schools in Canada
Allows you to enter your high school courses to
see what programs you are eligible for
(College, University, Apprenticeship,
Workplace)
MyBlueprint.ca review sessions coming to
classes in November
You can
‘favourite’
or email
programs
of interest
for future reference
OPTION #2: ONTARIO COLLEGES WEBSITE
www.ontariocolleges.ca List of all Central, Eastern, Western and
Northern Ontario Colleges (there are
28!) with program list and school website
links
College program search tools
General information (international
student applications, fees, etc.)
Application link – this is where you apply
to College!
AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL & RELATED PRACTICES (52)
ARTS & CULTURE (317)
BUSINESS, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION (1268)
CAREER & PREPARATION (449)
COMPUTERS & TELECOMMUNICATIONS (308)
CULINARY, HOSPITALITY, RECREATION & TOURISM (307)
EDUCATION, COMMUNITY & SOCIAL SERVICES (451)
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES (137)
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (340)
FIRE, JUSTICE & SECURITY (269)
HEALTH, FOOD & MEDICAL (524)
MEDIA (132)
PROFESSIONS & TRADES (533)
TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS (112)
All programs above listed at ontariocolleges.ca
What Type of Program Do You Want to Study?
DEGREES IN DEMAND: OFFERED BY COLLEGES!
Historically only Universities offered 4-year degree programs but now Colleges do too! The degree credential is the SAME as that earned at a University.
Degree programs at Colleges allow you to develop career-specific, hands-on skills in addition to acquiring academic theory.
There will be an admission requirement of 6 courses that are Grade 12 University- or University/College (M)- level
Check out college websites for more details
OPTION #3: ATTEND A COLLEGE FAIR
Ontario College Information Fair at Georgian College, Barrie
* Fri. Oct. 30, 9:30-10:30am
* ESS FIELD TRIP – must sign up in Guidance
Ontario College Information Fair in Toronto
* Monday, October 19 -- 5:00-9:00pmTuesday, October 20 -- 10:00am-3:00pm
* see www.ocif.ca for more details
Admission is free. Talk to representatives, ask questions, obtain course calendars!
OPTION #4: ATTEND SCHOOL VISITS AT ESS
See a presentation and speak to representatives from Georgian, Centennial, Canadore, Humber, Fleming, Conestoga, Algonquin, and Lambton College, coming in October and November to ESS!
Refer to handout (distributed at end of presentation) for specific dates/times/presentation locations … as well as everything else you need to know about College preparation, research and applications!
GEORGIAN VISIT: Thurs. Oct. 8th, 12:00pm, RM 217
*the most inexpensive option!
You MUST sign-up in Guidance to attend
any College Presentation!
OPTION #5: CAMPUS TOUR/VISIT
Contact your school of interest to arrange a
formal tour, or drop in for an unscheduled visit
Weekends/holidays are a great time to go!
Have a look at the campus, residences, and
College town – are they what you are looking
for?
Ask questions of students/staff/Registrar’s
Office
CONSIDER EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES
IN COMBINATION WITH
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
PLANNING www.tcu.gov.on.ca (Ministry of Training, Colleges and
Universities)
Search/Compare specific programs for:* Grad employment rates* How employment relates to graduates’ fields
of study* Labour market trends
Research top occupations and graduation rates
Find programs that also have high job prospects!
STILL NOT SURE WHAT TO
TAKE?
Try taking the JVIS Interest Survey
See your Guidance counsellor
for a PIN to activate the online
Survey
college tuition average $3500-$5500 vs. university tuition average $6000-$9000
Shorter program length (average 1-2 year programs)
75% of future jobs will require post-secondary education
Economy will need 6 times as many College grads than University grads
83% of college grads found work within 6 months of graduation
WHY COLLEGE?
College programs offer real-life job –
related practical experience through
co-op, internship and work placement
opportunities.
Specific job preparation vs. general
degree
Small classes with personalized
instruction offers greater chances of
success
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE!
Certificate – 1 year
Diploma – 2 years
Advanced Diploma – 3 years
Bachelor’s Degree – 4 years
* Different from a College/University
collaboration (ie. York/Georgian Nursing where student takes program at Georgian but degree is awarded by York)
* College acts like a University (awards
University degree)
* Must have 6 U/M level high school courses to apply
* Include “Degrees in Demand”
Post Graduate Certificates – taken after a student has completed a College or University program
PROGRAM TYPES
POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATES
One-year certificates after completing a
diploma or degree
Do a “CREDENTIAL SEARCH” at
ontariocolleges.ca
Example programs:
Advanced-care paramedic
Paralegal
Nursing: Critical Care
Construction Project Management
HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS
Some programs offered by Ontario colleges may be highly competitive; a program for which the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of seats available for the fall start date
For these programs you are strongly encouraged to apply before the February 1, 2016 equal consideration date
Applicants, are encouraged to visit individual college websites for more detailed information regarding programs
Ontariocolleges.ca has a complete list of Highly Competitive Programs and admission requirements
I know what I
want to take!
How do I
apply? . . . . . .
Applications, offers, and acceptances are handled through the Ontario
Colleges website
www.ontariocolleges.ca
It’s a one-stop shop!
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications, Offers and Acceptances all handled electronically at ontariocolleges.ca(access opens October 2015 – you can apply any time after Thanksgiving )
$95 application fee (paid online) covers up to 5 (maximum) College program choices (NOTE: Only 3 program choices permitted per school)
Midterm and Final grades are sent to Colleges
NOTE: Out-of-Province schools may have different deadlines – check with school’s website.
APPLICATION PROCESS CONTD.November – Students can go to www.ontariocolleges.ca to set up account (you will need OEN number from your status sheet
* Step-by-step application instructions
available in Guidance
Nov. 24th – Full Disclosure (courses not dropped before this date will show up on your transcript)
February 1st, 2016 - DEADLINE TO APPLY (you are encouraged to apply earlier for Highly Competitive Programs)
Feb-April – Offers issued through www.ontariocolleges.ca
(although it is possible to receive an offer before February if you were an early applicant)
May 1, 2016 – DEADLINE TO ACCEPT ***Note: late offers/acceptances may be possible depending on school/program
June 15, 2016 – Earliest date Colleges may require tuition payment
APPLICATION PROCESS CONTD.
Application help sessions will be offered in the
Library during the month of December
Specific times and dates will be announced
closer to December
See your Guidance Counselor with specific
questions
S.A.T.’S AND APPLYING TO U.S. COLLEGES
Talk to Mr. Carl in Guidance if you are
interested in applying to a College in the U.S.A.
Make sure you have the required courses –
they may be different than Ontario
requirements!
INTERESTED IN TRAVELLING, WORKING, VOLUNTEERING OR ATTENDING SCHOOL
OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO?
www.studyandgoabroad.com
Attend Study and Go Abroad Student Expo:
Sun. Oct. 4th
12:00-5:00pm
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Free Admission!
MONEY MATTERS!
Tuition for 1 year will vary (usually between $3500-5500)
Consider additional costs:
* Student Fees
* Books (can often find used )
* Supplies
* Accommodations (residence and meal
plan costs will vary. Often less
expensive to live independently)
* Parking/bus pass
……etc! MyBlueprint gives helpful overview
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEBursaries/Grants – cash awards you don’t
repay
Scholarships – cash awards given by a donor
who establishes the recipient criteria
Line of Credit – Loan from bank you must repay
(and pay interest on immediately)
OSAP – Loan from government that does not
gain interest/require repayment until 6
months after graduation. You can’t apply for
OSAP until after you have accepted an offer of
acceptance (approximately April 2016)
Work/Save! Avoid loans/interest if possible!!!
***Plan to attend the Bursary/ Scholarship
Workshops on your lunch: Wed. Sep. 30th for Pd. 3;
Thurs. Oct. 1st for Pd. 4***
HAVE AN IEP? Take a recent copy of your IEP and ‘shop
around’ at schools of interest
Ask what accommodations they offer students,
such as:
-assistive technology
-scribes
-copies of lecture notes
-other accommodations listed on IEP
MISSING CREDITS TO GRADUATE?
There are alternative ways to finish graduation
requirements
DUAL CREDITS and SCHOOL WITHIN A COLLEGE
(SWAC) allow you to take College Credits at
Georgian AND finish off your high school credits
outside the ESS Building!
Speak to your Guidance Counselor for more
information.
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!
@WildcatGuidance
GRAD CHECKS …
Starting this week!
Don’t miss this important
appointment with your
Guidance Counsellor!
Before Leaving:
• Be sure to obtain an
“After Eastview” handout
from your period 1 teacher;
it is filled with vital information
and dates for graduating
students! • Please stack chairs