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WELCOME
PLANNING FOR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION
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Where did our grads go?Grads of 2012
Carleton 50 Ottawa 33 Algonquin 25 Queen’s 10 Waterloo 9 Toronto 9 Humber 4
One or two students: McMaster, York, Western, Laurier,
Lakehead,Dalhousie, Guelph, McGill,Trent, Mt. Allison, Acadia, StFX, Ryerson, Sheridan, Georgian, St. Lawrence, Fanshaw
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IT’S YOUR CHOICE!
College University Apprenticeship Work/Travel (GAP Year) Part-time Studies/Work Return, up-grade
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HOW TO DECIDE:Top Resources
View Books (GUIDANCE) Open Houses University/College Visits E-mail/phone liaison officers/faculty advisors
Websites:www.ontariocolleges.cawww.algonquincollege.comwww.electronicinfo.ca (Ontario universities only)www.ouac.on.ca (Ontario University Application Centre)
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Career Cruising: Pathway Planning Software
Career Matchmaker software (www.careercruising.com)
Username: elearningocdsbPassword: Ontario
JVIS results from last year
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Graduation Requirements
30 credits (18 compulsory)
40 hrs. community involvement Deadline: June 1, 2014
literacy test
To participate in the graduation ceremony final marks for on-line courses must be submitted by June 1st
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TERMINOLOGY OSSD- Ont. Sec. School Diploma Undergraduate program- first university
program Honours Bachelor’s degree- first degree
in university/sometimes college (4 years) Diploma- obtained after completion of
college program OUAC-Ontario University Application Center OCAS-Ontario College Application Service
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WHY COLLEGE?
Over 2800 unique programs designed to prepare for future career-programs in the arts, health sciences, technology, trades, and business areas of study
Academic learning is blended with practical experience
Low student-to-teacher ratios
Cost effective
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SPECTRUM OF PROGRAM TYPES AT COLLEGE
Certificate (1 year) Diploma (2 years) Advanced Diploma (3 years) Graduate Certificate (1 year- for those who
have already completed a post secondary diploma or degree)
Bachelor’s Degrees (4 years) Collaborative programs (college/university)
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Degree Programs At College
Algonquin College Examples:Degree ProgramEx. Bachelor of Applied Arts-Interior Design University level courses required to apply
Collaborative DegreesEx. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree program-University courses required for
application Must apply on the university application site Some courses are at Algonquin College and others
at the University of Ottawa
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How To Apply For A College Program In Ontario?
OCAS = Ontario College Application Service (located in Guelph, Ontario)
www.ontariocolleges.ca
(For college programs outside of Ontario-consult specific school’s website for application information)
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How To Apply For A College Program In Ontario?
Begin your application at ontariocolleges.ca
Click the “Apply Now” button and complete all required fields
Review and click the “I Agree to the Terms and Conditions” button
Click the “activate your account” link
A prompt will appear to “enter your account username and password”
Source: www.ontariocolleges.ca
Have ready:Ontario Education Number (OEN)And Student Number
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How To Apply For A College Program In Ontario?
Record your username, and password. (Keep your password confidential)
Complete your application including program choices
Verify that the grades forwarded by your high school are correct
Pay your application processing fees online by VISA, MasterCard or American Express
Payments by phone can be made by calling OCAS Customer Contact Centre
Source: www.ontariocolleges.ca
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How Much Does It Cost?
OCAS Cost is $95 for 5 choices maximum Maximum of 3 program choices at
any one college Can pay on-line (credit card)
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How To Apply For A College Program In Ontario?
Green check marks should appear next to ALL the Categories on the left side of your application for it to be complete
What is left to complete on this application?
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COLLEGE PROGRAM SELECTION EXAMPLE
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How To Confirm An Offer? The colleges will let you know directly of
their admission decision. Offers will also appear on your OCAS account When you receive an offer of admission:
1) Log back into your online application/account
2) Click on “View Offers” to see your offers of admission
3) Confirm your offer of admission-Click “Confirm” (If after accepting an offer of admission you do not receive a confirmation email, contact ocas immediately.)
Source: www.ontariocolleges.ca
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WHO CAN ANSWER MY QUESTIONS?
Step by step application procedures on how to utilize OCAS (http://www.ontariocolleges.ca)
Live Help feature under “Contact Us”
Email the Customer Contact Centre at [email protected]
Call the Customer Contact Centre at 1-888-892-2228 (toll-free within Canada) Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Source: www.ontariocolleges.ca
WHO ELSE CAN HELP?
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What Marks Do Colleges See?
Colleges receive final grades from 9-12
Grade 12 grades-Mid Term Sem.1 -Final Sem.1 -Mid Term Sem.2 -Final Sem.2
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Additional Admission Criteria
Consult program view book or specific college to reference if there are additional admission criteria
Examples- tests, portfolios, interviews, auditions and personal information forms
Ex. Graphic Design at Algonquin College Submit a portfolio of 10-15 samples of your best
work Layout/Design test
Be aware of deadlines!
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Ontario College Application Important Dates
Feb. 1, 2014 - equal consideration deadline for online application
Feb. 1, 2014 - earliest release of offers by colleges (apply early!)
May 1, 2014 - applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission to their chosen program through ontariocolleges.ca by this date
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College Articulation Agreements
Business Administration at Algonquin College-3 year Diploma
Articulate to a B.Comm degree at U of Ottawa Up to 60 credits (equiv. to 2 years) of advanced
standing given towards B.Comm. degree (70% average required from Algonquin)
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Highly Competitive Programs
Make sure you apply early Applications will be ranked by the average of the required
courses and/or by the test results (English, etc.) Check list on the college web siteExample of SOME of Algonquin’s highly competitive programs
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University Program Selection Research Steps
Investigate program options (review courses in each program)
Visit university websites Attend post-secondary sessions Make contact with faculty advisors Keep up-to-date with changes Visit universities/colleges Talk to your counsellor
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Decisions Determine what to study (Research
universities that have desired program(s) Review courses studied (all programs are not the
same)
Check the prerequisites/required average Consider special programs – student for a
day/faculty visits Determine where to apply
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The comprehensive guide to Ontario universities for secondary school students www.electronicinfo.ca
OUAC = Ontario University Application Centre (located in Guelph, Ontario) www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101 - online
instructional video is available
Ontario University eINFO GUIDE
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Timelines for University Applications January 15 deadline to complete online
application
February 4 recommended last date for university/program changes & additions
May 29 latest date students can expect a response from an Ontario university
June 2 earliest date Ontario universities may require a response to an offer of admission from students
Universities outside of Ontario will have their own timelines and application process. eg. McGill
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University Application Process
Application is on-line through OUAC (tutorial available)
Access codes arrive in late October (PIN number)
Cost is $130 for 3 choices Additional choices are $44 each Can pay on-line/credit, etc.
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OUAC Reference Number
After you SUBMIT, you will be assigned an OUAC reference number
Needed for other university applications that are linked to the OUAC
Needed to get back in to your application to track or change choices
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Sample Application Scenario A ($130) 1. CC Commerce (no option) Carleton 2. OFE Management (no option) Ottawa 3. QC Commerce Queen’s
Scenario B ($130) 1. OAS Arts Ottawa 2. OLA Social Sciences Ottawa 3. CH Arts Carleton
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Subject of Major Interest Specialization Major Double Major Minor Undeclared major
Depends on the university – very high number of undergraduates change major/program after first year
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Consider Cooperative Education
Paid at the university level Gain hard skills Develop a network Future employer Inform career decision
Check this field on application
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Alternate Offers ???
What does this mean?
Who gives them?
Why are they important?
Eg. Bachelor of Social Work alternate offer- Bachelor of Arts Psychology
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Marks When you apply, grade 11 marks and
completed grade 12 course marks are sent plus a list of courses you are taking this year
1st semester final marks 2nd semester midterm marks 2nd semester final marks
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Reminder:Additional Admission Criteria
Programs that require more than marks only
Examples- tests, portfolios, interviews, auditions and personal information forms
Be aware of deadlines
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Reminder:Verify….verify….verify
Log on to the OUAC and VERIFY the following:
Personal information Course history Current courses for both semesters Inform your counsellor about external
credits being taken Eg. night school, on-line courses etc.
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Important Information
Make sure your e-mail address is up-to-date
Make sure e-mail messages from OUAC and do not go to your junk mail
Keep all your application information in a separate file
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UNIVERSITIES OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO Bishop’s, Concordia, McGill, Dalhousie, Simon
Fraser, UBC, UVIC, U of Calgary, U of New Brunswick, St Mary’s are connected to OUAC
Other universities: must arrange for transcript to be sent; order in guidance
Most American Universities demand testing ie. SAT
SAT www.collegeboard.com
TOEFL – for students whose 1st language is not EnglishContact university for specific instructions
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What Happens Next
Read ‘Welcome letter’
Institutions will assign each applicant a student number
Use this student number to track the status of your application on the university’s web site
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University Offers of Admission Each university is different Early early offers are made using grade 11 marks &
any completed grade 12
Generally should have a scholarship offer attached
Most offers arrive after the mid-term of 2nd semester
One offer does not cancel other offers
Programs requiring portfolios have later offers
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General Offer Process (not all universities are the same)
First Round Offers (mid December)
A minimum of 5 grade 11 (3U/M) grades must be available
Average must be 80% or better (depends on program)
No refusals at this time Applicants who do not receive an offer at
this time will be evaluated in next round of offers
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Second Round Offers (March)
*decisions are based on grade 12 and grade 11 marks
A minimum of 3 grade 12 (4U/M) grades must be available
All prerequisites must be presented (grades or in progress)
A minimum of 6 courses are included in the calculation of average (eg. 4-4U/M and 3-3U/M)
Generally seats are kept open in all programs for the final round of offers except for limited enrollment programs: check with the university
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Third Round Offers (May)
• decisions based on grade 12 marks
A minumum of 6 grade 12 (4U/M) grades must be available- final or interim grades
All prerequisites must be presented
Minimum average will depend on program
Offers, refusals are sent
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Upcoming Events Carleton University Parent NightDecember 10Register admissions.carleton.ca
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Information on Scholarships Direct applications (not limited) Sponsored applications (limited) Automatic – based on marks Scholarship tab on einfo (Ontario) School websites (outside Ontario) Family workplaces, community
organizations Scholarships Canada/Student Awards
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Financial Aid
WHAT IS OSAP? OSAP is the Ontario Student Assistance Program OSAP helps fund a student’s post secondary career The amount of assistance is dependent upon several
factors (detailed on-line application) Financial Aid Calculator 30% Tuition Reduction
http://osap.gov.on.ca
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Our Message to Students Be Realistic Be Informed Don’t Panic Remember, it’s not
a life-long decision Work hard, but
enjoy this year!
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PRESENTED BY SRB’S GUIDANCE
DEPARTMENT2013/2014