WELCOMESAINTS AND

CENTURIONS!!

Reasons for Choosing College

• Career focus• Practical, industry partnerships, coop• Cost (time, tuition)• Personal• Lots of options!

Where do I want to go to College ?

Location - Ontario Colleges

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 $ 1,000

Finding the right Program

Research Tools

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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

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 Differential

Few 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%

October 24, 2012 Application Session 9am auditorium, access to on line application is open

Nov 26, 2012Earliest date Colleges may acknowledge applications

February 1, 2013: -Equal consideration date -application due date-also earliest release of offer date

May 1, 2013- Applicants must confirm their acceptance

June 17, 2013- earliest date that colleges may require payment

Mark Your Calendar

OCAS and applying ONLINE

The Ontario College Application Service processes all Ontario College applications.

Applications are completed on-line for a fee of $95

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

Remember

• Once you create your account you must verify through your email to activate your account

• Your application will not be processed without fees• Use all 5 choices (no more than 3 at one school)• You are responsible for ensuring that you have the

pre requisites needed• Make a guidance appointment if you need assistance

with your application or research

Any Questions??