WELCOME Class of 2017 Planning for Post-Secondary Education www.woodroffehs.com 1
Graduation Requirements � 40 Hours Community Service Deadline June 1, 2017 30 Credits (18 compulsory) (12 electives) Literacy Test (OSSLT) 2
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Opportunities After Graduation � College � University � Workplace � Apprenticeship � Work/Travel � Part-time Studies/Work 4
The Importance of Research � There is an abundance of information available online, in print, and from program representatives � Take the time to research the school, program, and scholarships available � Student Services staff are available for parent and student questions 5
Researching Post-Secondary Programs � University visits to Woodroffe…check Google Calendar at www.woodroffehs.com � Campus Visits, University Fairs and einfo.ca � Friends, relatives, and word of mouth � Job placement statistics � Print resources-Institute View Books in Guidance � Check prerequisites � Institution websites � Email/phone liaison officers or Admissions Departments with questions 6
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Choosing a University Compare: � Programs and courses � Size of university � Size of city � Location within the city � Layout of the campus � Distance from home � Residence facilities and alternative living arrangements � Costs 8
University � Degrees � Bachelor General 3 years � Honours 4 years � Co-op 5 years � Post-Graduate � Bachelor of Arts i.e. English, Political Science, History ENG4U + 5 other 4U/M Courses � Bachelor of Science i.e. Health Science, Kinesiology, Genetics ENG4U + 2 Sciences + 2 Maths + 1 Elective 9
University � Professional Degrees � Bachelor of Commerce i.e. Commerce, Accounting, Economics ENG4U + 2 Maths + 3 Electives � Bachelor of Engineering i.e. Environmental, Computer, Chemical ENG4U + 2 Sciences + MHF4U + MCV4U + 1 Elective 10
Applying to University in Ontario � When research is done students can apply online once they have been given their PIN � PINs available late November � Apply Early www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101 � tutorial available � Deadline – January 11, 2017 � $150 for 3 choices; $50 for each additional choice and $50 for a change of program at an additional University � Credit card or online banking preferred method of payment � Application will not be processed without the payment � Confirmation letter from OUAC-keep reference number for further communication � www.ouac.on.ca* � Out of Province and American applications are separate 11
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Electronic Marks Transmissions -OUAC is sent Grade 11 Marks and Semester 1 & 2 Course List in November -Semester 1 mid-term marks are not sent to OUAC -Students are responsible for submitting marks NOT taken with our school board to Guidance for: Saturday school, online courses, correspondence, etc. 13
Important Information � Log on to the OUAC website and VERIFY the following: � Personal Information � Course history � Current courses for both semesters � Any changes, advise Guidance � Make sure your email address is up-to-date � Make sure e-mail messages from OUAC do not go to your junk mail � Keep all your application information in a separate file 14
Admission Responses � Every offer is a Conditional Acceptance � English Language Proficiency Test-if in English speaking school for less than 3 years (maybe 4 yrs) � May be additional requirements (Auditions/Portfolio) � Rolling offers of admission start in February or before � University decisions by May 26 th � Responses required by June 1 st 15
Out of Province Applications � Contact schools directly for application forms or apply on-line � Due dates vary by institution � OUAC Reference Number used for some out of province schools � All Other Schools: send paper transcripts, recent report card, and a list of current year courses � Resources: Institution Websites and View books 16
Ontario University Information Program (UIP) Speak with representatives from all 21 universities across Ontario about programs, campus life and anything else that will help you make a decision about which university to choose. Wednesday, October 26th Notre Dame High School 8:45 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. St Puis X High School 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 27 th A.Y. Jackson High School 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 17
Financing your Education � Have you researched the costs of university or college? � Costs may range from $10,000 for a year at university (living at home). � Going away and staying in residence may add another $10,000 or more to the cost per year. � Some programs at some universities are more expensive than others. � Do your research on each school’s website as part of your planning. 18
How can we pay for it? � Savings � Summer jobs � Part-time jobs � Family Support � Co-op programs � Ontario Work Study Program � Scholarships, Bursaries, Grants � Bank Loans � Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) 19
GETTING STARTED � RESEARCH-USEFUL LINKS!! � SCHOLARSHIP REPORT-BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER- available on www.woodroffehs.com � WWW.YCONIC.COM � WWW.SCHOLARSHIPSCANADA.COM � University/College Websites-each school has their own list of scholarships 20
Scholarship Terms � Award: An award given in recognition of outstanding achievement. Awards may be in the form of books, plaques or money. � Bursary: A non-repayable grant of money. Bursaries are awarded primarily based on financial need. 21
Scholarship Terms � Scholarship: A non-repayable sum of money awarded to a student to help finance further education. Most scholarships are based on merit in areas ranging from academic achievement to athletics. Usually, scholarships are not based on financial need. � Entrance Scholarship: A scholarship or award given to a student entering their first year at a post- secondary institution. � Merit Scholarship: Scholarships that are awarded to unique individuals for excellent academic achievement combined with outstanding contribution and leadership in the school and community. 22
Unique Scholarships � Are you Vietnamese, Aboriginal, Jamaican, German, West Indian? � Are you an aspiring actor? � Do you have a physical disability? � Are you financially needy or living in public housing? � Are you the grandchild of a war veteran? � Are you a refugee? � Are you the child of a teacher or other educational employee? � Are you a visible minority woman interested in police work? 23
Parents Work & Your Part-time Employer � Check to see if they provide any scholarships or bursaries 24
OSAP � OSAP is the Ontario Student Assistance Program � Government student loans with low interest rates � No interest until you stop attending school � The amount of assistance is dependent upon financial need 25
Student Line of Credit � Student loan provided by a financial institution usually with competitive interest rates 26
ORGANIZING ACHIEVEMENTS � Volunteering � Awards; academic, music, art, etc. � Leadership positions-instructor’s assistant, camp counsellor, etc. � Sports, clubs or outdoor pursuits in school or the community � Employment � International Travel 27
THE APPLICATION � Read the scholarship instructions carefully (i.e. Word count, due dates, postage, signatures, etc.) � Ensure that you realistically fit the criteria required for consideration. � Work on the application early, rushed applications are easy to spot and seldom make the short list. � Use a word processor to complete the application � Edit your rough draft � Meet the DEADLINES! Late applications will note be considered. 28
THE APPLICATION � Read the scholarship instructions carefully (i.e. Word count, due dates, postage, signatures, etc.) � Ensure that you realistically fit the criteria required for consideration. � Work on the application early, rushed applications are easy to spot and seldom make the short list. � Use a word processor to complete the application � Edit your rough draft � Meet the DEADLINES! Late applications will note be considered. 29
LETTER OF REFERENCE � Ask someone who knows you really well (coach, teacher, former employer, or community contact) � Ask two weeks ahead of time � Provide your reference with a list of your achievements (resume) 30
INTERESTING FACTS…YOU MAY NOT KNOW � There is an award for you…there are over $93 million in awards available � You don’t need to have high marks…most awards (81%) do not require an academic average at all � You don’t need to be in financial need…only 30% of the awards in the database require you to be in financial need � Keep searching through out the year…awards have deadlines throughout the year (13% of the awards have a deadline in April….1% in December) � Get involved…over 12% of all awards require school/community service, or leadership � Above all, APPLY, APPLY, APPLY-every year large amounts of scholarships go unclaimed because… 17% of people do not know that funds exist 21% of people do not apply for them 31
IT IS WORTH THE EFFORT!!! GOOD LUCK TO ALL!! 32
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