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2019-2020

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B O O K I N G G U I D A N C EA P P O I N T M E N T S.

Mr. MorganS-Z

http://bit.ly/FMSSGuidanceS-Z

Ms. SobecSHSM & E-Learning

http://bit.ly/FMSSGuidanceSHSM

Mr. MartisekA-D

http://bit.ly/FMSSGuidanceA-D

Ms. SpadijerE-K

http://bit.ly/FMSSGuidanceE-K

Ms. GoveasL-R

http://bit.ly/FMSSGuidanceL-R

Upcoming Events & Important News

➢ Post Secondary Fair @ David Suzuki November 7th 6-8PM

➢ Financing Post Secondary Assembly Nov. 19 period 1

➢ Life After FMSS December 17th ➢ Pin pick up - You must complete your exit

survey in order to pick up your pin - Pins have not yet arrived - Exit Survey is now open!! Complete you Exit survey on MyBlueprint. Listen for announcements for PIN distribution.

PLANNING IS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS

➢ Just because you don’t know exactly what you want to do doesn’t mean you do not have to plan.

➢ Success is more than just having money!

➢ Follow your passion, live purposefully, and enjoy life.

CLICK “VIEW PROGRESS” UNDER GRADUATION INDICATOR

ENSURE YOU HAVE GREEN CHECK MARKS

WORKING AFTER

HIGH SCHOOLCareer Exposure - An opportunity to see what a particular career is like. Helps you make a decision about a career.

Responsibility - Real work experience teaches responsibility.

Educational value - The experience and knowledge help you better prepare for college/university course work.

Paid tuition - Employers do not want good employees to leave. Many companies pay for your study if what you are doing is beneficial to the company.

WORKING AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Research your occupation opportunities:

www.myblueprint.ca www.jobbank.gc.ca

www.workopolis.com www.monster.ca

www.Indeed.com

Ensure you have an updated resume

APPRENTICESHIPS

➢ Earn while you learn!

➢ There are over 140 skilled trades in Ontario

➢ 90% training is practical on-the-job

➢ 10% is theoretical in-class

➢ 2-5 years to complete

1. Co-Op / OYAP

2. Pre-apprenticeship Program at College

3. Direct entry via employer

APPRENTICESHIPS

❖ 26 Colleges in total

❖ Over 900 program/career choices!

❖ Joint college-university programs

❖ HUNDREDS of diploma, certificate and degree programs

❖ Shorter program lengths

❖ Lower tuition costs

❖ Smaller classes

WHY COLLEGE?

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 English(College or University)

+

Program Specific Courses

(Grade 11 or 12, U/C/M)

APPLICATION PROCEDUREwww.ontariocolleges.ca

❖ Opens October, 2019

❖ Choose 5 programs (max. 3 per college)

❖ Pay $95

❖ Wait for Offers of Admission from the colleges (Feb – May)

❖ They will look at your Grade 11 and 12 marks

ontariocolleges.ca (college degree & diploma program info)

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1ST, 2020

For equal consideration for Ontario Colleges

Why University??

❖ 21 universities in Ontario

❖ Campuses in 33 different communities in Ontario

❖ 90 Different undergraduate degrees

❖ General Degree is 3 years

❖ Honours Degree is 4 years

❖ Co-Op available (Paid)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSENG 4U + 5 other Grade 12 U/M Courses

Program Specific AveragesNote: Averages are calculated using your top 6 grade 12U/M courses including English and any program prerequisites

Extra Requirements The university will communicate with you directly regarding things like:

■ Personal Statements■ Auditions■ Specific Tests

APPLICATION PROCEDUREwww.ouac.on.ca

November 2019 – January 2020

❖ Pick up PIN Number - Complete your Exit Survey. Wait for announcement with instructions.

❖ Choose 3 programs (maximum 3 choices per. university)

❖ Pay $150 (additional programs + $50 each)

❖ Wait for Offers of Admission from the universities (Feb – May)

❖ Changes incur a cost of $50 each (unless it is a change within the same university and you must drop a program prior to adding a program)

❖ Acceptances are based on semester one finals and semester two midterms.

❖ Early Offers of Admission may be sent out by universities as a recruiting tool for programs that are not oversubscribed as early as December.

❖ The majority of students will receive acceptances at the end of April / start of May.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

CHOOSE “UNDERGRAD (101)” TO APPLY

USING OU-INFO TUTORIAL VIDEO

TUTORIAL VIDEO LINKS

How to Login to your 101 Application for the first

time

Reviewing & Making Changes to Your

Application

Responding to Offers of Admission

DEADLINE: JANUARY 15TH 2020

For equal consideration for Ontario Universities

FINANCIAL INFORMATION Average cost of tuition for one academic year:- Diploma Programs: $2,400- Graduate Certificate Programs: $3,600- Bachelor’s Degree Programs: $6, 100

Additional Fees- $800 (student activity fees, athletic fees, health insurance, etc.)- $1,300 for books and supplies - Living expenses (rent, utilities, transportation etc.)

Financing Post Secondary Presentation November 19th period 1 for more information

SCHOLARSHIPS

Visit yconic.com to get started on Scholarships

ONTARIO STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (OSAP)

IN OTHER NEWS...

➢ If you are on spare you are to be in the library or the cafeteria.

➢ If you have period 4 spare you are to leave the building.

➢ No students are to be lounging, planning meetings, or generally “chilling” on the benches… This includes all three floors. Be prepared to be asked to leave.

Check out Student Services on FMSS Website for More Info.

Questions?? Book an Appointment & Come See Us :)

Mr. MorganS-Z

http://bit.ly/FMSSGuidanceS-Z

Ms. SobecSHSM & E-Learning

http://bit.ly/FMSSGuidanceSHSM

Mr. MartisekA-D

http://bit.ly/FMSSGuidanceA-D

Ms. SpadijerE-K

http://bit.ly/FMSSGuidanceE-K

Ms. GoveasL-R

http://bit.ly/FMSSGuidanceL-R