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Grade 12 Information Presentation February 2020

• In order to graduate, you must earn 30 credits, pass the OSSLT or the OLC, and… • you must complete 40 hours of community service . • In order to be accepted by a post secondary institution you must complete 40 hours of community service. • In order to purchase a prom ticket, you must have submitted your 40 hours of community service by April 10 th , 2020. Community Service Hours

• Marks will be sent electronically to the OUAC and OCAS. You should be able to view your marks on the application websites next week. • It is your responsibility to check your online application and make sure that: 1. Your transcripts are complete. This includes courses taken at BR as well as through other school boards (night school and e- learning. 2. All marks are accurate. • If you have any concerns, please see your Guidance Counsellor. Post-Secondary Applications: Transcripts

• Semester 1 Final marks will be transferred next week. This will start to generate offers of admission. • Be aware that universities do not have to respond to your application until May 29 th , so don’t panic  • After the May 29 th deadline www.ouac.on.ca will show all programs still open at Ontario Universities. • Feb. 1 st – was the deadline to apply to colleges. Programs fill immediately after this date. www.ontariocolleges.ca will show all programs still open after the Feb. 1 st deadline. I haven’t been accepted yet…

• Does it matter what happens for the rest of the semester? • All offers are conditional and based on final grades. • Be aware of the conditions of the offer. • They will rescind the offer if you do not meet their conditions (For example a 70% in ENG4U). I’ve been accepted

• How do the colleges and universities get my final grades? • Electronic transfer in mid July • If you are enrolled in Night school, e-learning, or any form of independent study this year you must bring your final mark to Guidance so that it is entered for the final transfer of grades. I’ve been accepted…

• But I’m not ready to go… • Some universities will offer a deferral however you must accept the offer prior to asking for a deferral. Always check with the university prior to making that final decision. • If you decide not to accept a college offer of acceptance, you will have to reapply for the next intake. They do not defer offers. I’ve been accepted…

• Thinking of returning to BR ? • Pick up a Returning Grade 12 Application in Student Services and return it when completed to your Guidance Counsellor. • If approved by the Principal, you will be given an Option Sheet to select your courses. You will NOT be choosing courses on myBlueprint. Courses must be academic and support your pathway plan. OR • Consider attending the Thomas Merton Centre for Continuing Education located in Oakville. New location coming! Returning Grade 12s…

• Good luck in semester two!! The Student Services Team