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GRADE 12 IT’S ALL ABOUT RESEARCH, POST-SECONDARY CHOICE AND ASKING PRESENTATION QUESTIONS… SEPTEMBER 2015

PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL  DETERMINE YOUR OPTIONS FOR NEXT YEAR  Apprenticeship  College  Gap Year  University  Workplace

APPRENTICESHIPS  Research www.tcu.gov.on.ca scroll down to Apprenticeship. http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontario/training / www.apprenticesearch.com http://www.collegeoftrades.ca  Apply Must find an employer to sign you as an apprentice then register with Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities

APPRENTICESHIPS http://www.apprenticesearch.com/

APPRENTICESHIPS http://www.collegeoftrades.ca/public/road-to-apprenticeship

COLLEGE  Smaller Class Sizes  Hands on learning  Focus on career training and trades  Certificates, Diplomas (2-3 years)  Degrees (3-4 years)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE  OSSD  Grade 12 English(C or U)  Program Specific Requirements  Average varies, but is generally based on required courses only  Information Session  Portfolio/Interview/Supplementary Information

COLLEGE INFO RESEARCH  www.ontariocolleges.ca College Fair (Oct.21) at Conestoga College High School Liaison Visits – see calendar of visits Visit Campus Open Houses APPLY  www.ontariocolleges.ca Application Tutorial  APPLICATION FEE $95 95 for 5 programs (max of 3 at one college) APPLICATION DUE DATE  February 1, 2016 MARK SUBMISSION  mid-November – Semester 1 mid-term Marks mid-February – Semester 1 final Marks end-April - Semester 2 mid-term Marks ACCEPTANCE INFORMATION  May 1, 2016 deadline to accept an offer of admission

COLLEGE WEBSITE

COLLEGE RESEARCH

COLLEGE PROGRAMS

GAP YEAR  Return to St. David  Continue Studies at St. Louis Adult Education  Work  Travel  Volunteer

UNIVERSITY  Larger class sizes  Lecture style learning  Focus on academic and professional programs  Degrees (Bachelors, Masters)  3-4 year programs

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIVERSITY  OSSD  Grade 12 English (U)  5 Additional U/M credits  Program Specific Requirements  Supplemental Information Form

UNIVERSITY RESEARCH  w ww.electronicinfo.ca University Fairs – September 25 -27-21 in Toronto November 3 in St. David GYM. High School Liaison Visits – see calendar of visits. Visit Campus Open Houses APPLY  w ww.ouac.on.ca Application tutorials online, FAQs, deadlines. AP PLICATION F EE  $ 1 50 for 3 choices $50 for each additional choice (max. 3 programs per university) APPLICATION DUE DATE January 13, 2016 M ARK SUBMISSION  mid-February - Semester 1 Final Marks end-April - Semester 2 Mid -Term Marks ACCEPTANCE I NFORMATION  May 27th - last day to receive a response from an Ontario University for: admission, refusal, deferral June 1, 2015 – earliest date by which Ontario universities may require a response to an offer of admission.

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY RESEARCH

UNIVERSITY RESEARCH

UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS

OUT OF PROVINCE APPLICATIONS  Applications are direct to each university  Fees and due dates will vary  Program requirements will vary  OSSD is a standard requirement  Students need to check each calendar for specific requirements  Those planning on applying to American Colleges or Universities will need to write the SAT’s.

WORKPLACE  WHAT AT KIND OF JOB ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?  Lutherwood Employment Centre  Exit Planning with your Counsellor  Zoom into the Workplace Career Day in the Spring

SCHOLARSHIPS  Entrance scholarships automatically considered for based on admittance average  Bursaries submit applications for bursaries that are usually based on financial need  Awards research and submit applications deadlines vary  Award Research Suggestions www.electronicinfo.ca www.scholarshipscanada.com www.studentawards.com Parent/Student employers Churches, Community Organizations  Other funding OSAP and 30% Tuition Reduction (based on family income)

LIAISON VISIT SCHEDULE

NOVEMBER 12 TH PRESENTATION INFO

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