Class of 2018 Where did our grads go? Grads of 2017 2013-14 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

PLANNING FOR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION Class of 2018

Where did our grads go? Grads of 2017 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 • Carleton 27 37 64 48 • Ottawa 44 27 41 34 • Algonquin 57 42 41 37 • Queen’s 5 4 11 16 • Ryerson 2 3 5 4 • Toronto 4 3 4 4 • Waterloo 2 4 9 6 • Dalhousie 2 4 2 2 • GAP Year/Work 14 12 9 7 • USA 3 1 1 1 One or two students: Western, York, Laurentian, St FX, McGill, McMaster, Nipissing, Brock, Guelph-Humber, UNB, UBC, St. Lawrence

Program Choice - University 2013-14 2014-15 2015-1 2016-17 • Arts 15 18 26 16 • Science 16 17 14 23 • Engineering 18 9 17 16 • Commerce 11 14 11 17 • Nursing 7 2 0 2 • Kinesiology 4 4 3 3 • Social Science 7 5 12 4 • Computer Science 3 3 8 4 • Education 1 0 2 0 • Global Studies 0 4 3 5 • Industrial Design 0 2 1 0 • Public Policy 0 0 2 1

Program Choice - College • General Arts & Science – Pre-Nursing - 2 • General Arts & Science – Pre-Health Science – 1 • General Arts and Science – Pre-Animation – 1 • General Arts & Science – Into to Music Industry Arts - 1 • Architectural Tech – 1 • Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Degree Program - 1 • Biotechnology - 1 • Building Construction Technician – 2 • Business Administration - 3 • Business Management & Entrepreneurship – 3 • Cabinet & Furniture Technician – 2 • Child & Youth Worker – 4 • Computer Systems Technician – 1 • Culinary – 1 • Dental Assistant – 1 • Game Development - 1 • Early Childhood Education - 1 • Electrical Engineering Technician – 2 • Computer Programming – 1 • Graphic Design - 1 • Law Clerk - 1 • Paramedic – 2 • Photography - 1 • Journalism - 2 • Police Foundations - 1 • Social Service Worker - 1 • Fitness & Health Promotion - 2 • Professional Writing - 1 • Social Service Worker - 1

Graduation Requirements • 30 credits (18 compulsory) • Community Service Hours As Soon As Possible Deadline: June 1, 2018 • Literacy Test • Final marks courses not taken at SRB should be submitted by June 15th

IT’S YOUR CHOICE! • College • University • Apprenticeship • Work/Travel • Part-time Studies/Work • Return, up-grade • Gap Year

TERMINOLOGY • OSSD - Ontario Secondary School Diploma • Undergraduate program - first university program • Bachelor’s degree - first degree in university/sometimes college • Diploma - obtained after completion of college program • OUAC -Ontario University Application Center • OCAS -Ontario College Application Service 7

Research: Where Do I Go? • Review Credit Counselling Summary • Complete an updated Interest Inventory – Career Cruising • Reflect on strengths & interests • Review college/university programs • Attend post-secondary sessions • Make contact with recruiters/ faculty advisors – ask questions! • Keep up-to-date with program changes • Visit universities/colleges

Career Cruising: Pathway Planning Software  Career Matchmaker software  Username/Password: (see guidance)  Research which institutions have the program(s) of interest  Check the prerequisites  Determine where to apply Answer the matchmaker questions to find careers that match your interests 9

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Global Exchange/Studies

WHY COLLEGE ?  Unique programs designed to prepare you for your future career-programs in the arts, health sciences, technology, trades, and business areas of study 16

WHY COLLEGE?  Innovative and Groundbreaking -Students prepared for cutting-edge careers of today and tomorrow  Explorer Friendly -exposing you to a variety of areas of study in a single program  Something for Everyone -5000 plus programs across 200 plus areas of study  Real World Experience Before You Graduate -College programs are famous for their unique blend of academic learning and practical skills training  Classrooms That Connect -With class sizes that average 30 rather than 130 or more, don’t expect to be lost in the crowd  Graduate With Less Debt -Ontario College programs have significantly lower tuition costs than other postsecondary options 17 Source: Ontario Colleges -2017 (http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/colleges/why-college)

SPECTRUM OF PROGRAM TYPES AT COLLEGE • Certificate (1 year) - Examples: Baking and Pastry Arts, General Arts and Science Pre Trades, Personal Support Worker, General Arts and Science, Welding and Fabrication Techniques • Diploma (2 years) Examples: Business-Marketing, Social Service Worker, Police Foundations, Powerline Technician, Practical Nursing, Fitness and Health Promotion, Early Childhood Education, Motive Power Technician • Advanced Diploma (3 years) Examples: Animation, Dental Hygiene, Game Development, Graphic Design, Civil Engineering Technology, Business Administration, Biotechnology • Graduate Certificate (1 year) -for those who have already completed a post secondary diploma or degree Examples: Green Architecture, Geographic Information Systems, Sports Business Management 18 (Algonquin College Program Examples Above)

SPECTRUM OF PROGRAM TYPES AT COLLEGE • Bachelor’s Degrees (4 years) Ex. Bachelor of Applied Arts-Interior Design -University level courses required to apply • Collaborative Degrees (Joint programs offered between college and partnering universities) Ex. Bachelor of Science in Nursing  Degree program-University courses required for application • Studies take place at Algonquin College and the University of Ottawa (Algonquin College Program Examples Above) 19

Other Degree Programs Offered By Algonquin College • Bachelor of Building Science • Bachelor of Commerce (e-Supply Chain Management) • Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development • Bachelor Of Hospitality and Tourism Management • Bachelor of Information Technology • Bachelor of Public Safety 20

Ontario Colleges Website: Find Option Search the vast number of unique college programs offered: 21

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE DIPLOMA EXAMPLES (2017) • Early Childhood Education • Business-Management and Entrepreneurship • Architectural Technician 22

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) 23

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 • An account activation email will be sent to the email address you entered when you created your account Have ready: • Click the link in the email to Ontario Education Number (OEN) activate your account. And Student Number • Login to your account Source: www.ontariocolleges.ca 24

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, or Interact Online Source: www.ontariocolleges.ca 25

How Much Does It Cost? OCAS • Cost is $95 for 5 choices maximum • Maximum of 3 program choices at any one college 26

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? 27

COLLEGE PROGRAM SELECTION EXAMPLE 28

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) Select the offer of admission you wish to accept 4) Click Confirm. (If after accepting an offer of admission you do not receive a confirmation email, contact ocas immediately.) Source: www.ontariocolleges.ca 29

WHO CAN ANSWER MY QUESTIONS? • Step by step application procedures (user guide) on how to utilize OCAS (http://www.ontariocolleges.ca) • Live Help feature on Main Page • Email the Customer Contact Centre at ask-us@ontariocolleges.ca • Call the Customer Contact Centre at 1-888-892-2228 Source: www.ontariocolleges.ca WHO ELSE CAN HELP? 30

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 31