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Where did our grads go? Grads of 2018 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 PLANNING FOR Carleton 27 37 64 48 48 Ottawa 44 27 41 34 43 POST SECONDARY EDUCATION Algonquin 57 42 41 37 33

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PLANNING FOR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION

  • Where did our grads go?

Grads of 2018

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

  • Carleton

27 37 64 48 48

  • Ottawa

44 27 41 34 43

  • Algonquin 57

42 41 37 33

  • Queen’s

5 4 11 16 7

  • Ryerson

2 3 5 4 0

  • Toronto

4 3 4 4 5

  • Waterloo

2 4 9 6 15

  • McMaster

1 2 3 2 5

  • Dalhousie

2 4 2 2 2

  • GAP Year/Work 14

12 9 7 21

  • USA

3 1 1 1 6 One or two students: Western, York, Laurentian, St FX, McGill, Nipissing, Brock, Guelph-Humber, UNB, UBC, St. Lawrence

Program Choice - University

2013-14 2014-15 2015-1 2016-17 2017-18

  • Arts

15 18 26 16 19

  • Science

16 17 14 23 23

  • Engineering

18 9 17 16 11

  • Commerce

11 14 11 17 15

  • Nursing

7 2 2 3

  • Kinesiology

4 4 3 3 5

  • Social Science

7 5 12 4 5

  • Computer Science

3 3 8 4 3

  • Global Studies

4 3 5 3

  • Design

2 1 0 2

  • Public Policy

2 1 0

  • Fine Arts-Motion Pics

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Program Choice – College 2017-2018

  • General Art and Science-Aboriginal Studies-1
  • General Arts & Science- Aviation Management-2
  • General Arts and Science – Pre-Animation-2
  • General Arts & Science – Pre-Health Science-1
  • Bachelor of Building Science-1
  • Biotechnology-1
  • Building Construction Technician-1
  • Business Administration-1
  • Business- Marketing Communications Management-2
  • Civil Engineering Technology-1
  • Computing Engineering Technology-2
  • Computer Programmer-2
  • Culinary-1
  • Dental Assistant-1
  • Early Childhood Education-3
  • Game Development-1
  • Interactive Media Design-1
  • Law Clerk -1
  • Mechanical Techniques-Plumbing-1
  • Paramedic-1
  • Police Foundations-4
  • Pre-Service Firefighter Education-1
  • Powerline Technician-1

Graduation Requirements

  • 30 credits (18 compulsory)
  • Community Service Hours

As Soon As Possible Deadline: June 1, 2019

  • Literacy Test
  • Final marks for courses not

taken at SRB should be submitted by June 14th

IT’S YOUR CHOICE!

  • College
  • University
  • Apprenticeship
  • Work/Travel
  • Part-time Studies/Work
  • Return, up-grade
  • Gap Year
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  • 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

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

  • Take A Personality Test

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp

Explore Job Market Futures

https://www.canadianbusiness.com/lists-and-rankings/best-jobs/canadas-best- jobs-2018-the-top-100-jobs/

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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

  • 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

Source: Ontario Colleges -2018(https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/why-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

(Algonquin College Program Examples Above)

SPECTRUM OF PROGRAM TYPES AT COLLEGE

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  • SPECTRUM OF PROGRAM

TYPES AT COLLEGE

  • Bachelor’s Degrees (4 years)
  • Ex. Bachelor of 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)

  • 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
  • Bachelor of Automation and Robotics
  • Ontario Colleges Website:

Find Option

  • ALGONQUIN COLLEGE DIPLOMA

EXAMPLES (2018)

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Business-Management and Entrepreneurship
  • Architectural Technician
  • 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)

How To Apply For A College Program In Ontario

  • HOW TO APPLY FOR A COLLEGE

PROGRAM IN ONTARIO?

Begin your application at

  • ntariocolleges.ca

Click the “Apply Now” button and complete all required fields

  • An account activation email

will be sent to the email address you entered when you created your account

  • Click the link in the email to

activate your account.

  • Login to your account
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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, or Interact Online

  • How Much Does It Cost?

OCAS

  • Cost is $95 for 5 choices maximum
  • Maximum of 3 program choices at any
  • ne college
  • 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?

  • COLLEGE PROGRAM

SELECTION EXAMPLE

  • 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

  • f 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

  • WHO CAN ANSWER MY

QUESTIONS?

  • Step by step application procedures

(user guide) on how to apply to college (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?

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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
  • Ontario College Application

Important Dates

  • Feb. 1, 2019 - equal consideration deadline

for online application for admission to programs starting the following fall

  • Feb. 1, 2019 - earliest offer date by

colleges (apply early!)

  • May 1, 2019 - applicants must confirm their

acceptance of an offer of admission to their chosen program through ontariocolleges.ca by this deadline

  • 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

Be aware of deadlines!

  • College Articulation Agreements

What are they?

Articulation Agreements/Degree Pathways allow you to use your college education towards the completion of a degree as specified by the university (Algonquin College).

  • See College Websites for articulation lists
  • Articulation agreements due not guarantee admission to
  • University. Contact the receiving school to learn more
  • Algonquin College Articulation Agreement examples: Business

Administration, Social Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, Civil Engineering Technology

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Articulation Agreement’s Algonquin College Examples

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  • Full articulation list is available on Algonquin College’s website
  • Examples of articulation agreements between Algonquin College and other

institutions (2018)

  • 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.) Example of SOME of Algonquin’s highly competitive programs

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  • ALGONQUIN COLLEGE

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE

  • ALGONQUIN COLLEGE

Algonquin College Fall Open House

November 6-7 2018 (Register online)

http://www.algonquincollege.com/openhouse/

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE FALL 2018 OPEN HOUSE

Ready to Apply for University?

  • Check prerequisites & identify additional

application requirements

  • Review university web sites for current

information

  • Determine where to apply
  • Talk to your counsellor
  • Speak to parents, family, friends, teachers
  • PIN Number required

Ontario University eINFO Online GUIDE

  • The comprehensive guide to Ontario

universities for secondary school students

www.electronicinfo.ca

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Ontario University Application Centre

OUAC = Ontario University Application Centre (located in Guelph, Ontario)

www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-101 - online instructional video is available

  • Universities outside Ontario – apply on

individual web sites (separate fee)

Where to Apply

University Application Process

  • Application is on-line through OUAC

(tutorial available)

  • Access codes are available in guidance

(PIN number)

  • Cost is $150 for 3 choices
  • Additional choices are $50 each
  • Can pay on-line/credit (Check the web site

for payment details)

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OUAC Reference Number

  • After you SUBMIT you will be assigned an

OUAC Reference Number

  • Need for other university applications
  • utside Ontario that are linked to the

OUAC

  • Need to get back in to your application to

track offers or change choices

Timelines

for University Applications

deadline to complete online

application

recommended last date for

university or program changes & additions

latest date students can expect a

response from an Ontario university

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. Many universities are connected to the OUAC eg McGill, Dalhousie

Sample Application

Scenario A ($150)

  • 1.

CC Commerce (no option) Carleton

  • 2.

OFE Management (no option) Ottawa

  • 3.

QC Commerce Queen’s Scenario B ($150)

  • 1.

OAS Arts Ottawa

  • 2.

OLA Social Sciences Ottawa

  • 3.

CH Arts Carleton

Alternate Offers

  • What does this mean?
  • Who gives them?
  • Why are they important?
  • Check under Admission on einfo or university web sites

Alternate Offers Electronic Info - Admissions

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

Additional Admission Criteria

Programs that require marks Note: generally do not receive early offers Examples- tests, portfolios, interviews, auditions and personal information forms Be aware of deadlines

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

Important Information

  • Make sure your e-mail address is up-to-date
  • Make sure e-mail messages from OUAC and

universities do not go to your junk mail

  • Keep all your application information in a

separate file

UNIVERSITIES OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO

  • Acadia, 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;
  • rder in guidance
  • Most American Universities demand testing ie. SAT or

ACT

  • SAT www.collegeboard.com

TOEFL – for students whose 1st language is not English Contact university for specific instructions

What Happens Next

  • Institutions will assign each applicant

a student number

  • Use this student number to track the

status of your application on the university web site

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University Offers of Admission

  • Each university is different; some do not give early
  • ffers (see einfo Admission)
  • Early offers are made using grade 11 marks &

completed grade 12s and generally should have a scholarship offer attached (starting Dec)

  • Most offers arrive after the mid-term of 2nd semester
  • One offer does not cancel other offers
  • Programs requiring portfolios have later offers

Second Round Offers

  • generally February after finals of semester 1 are

received

  • decisions are based on grade 12 and grade 11 marks
  • All prerequisites must be presented (grades or in

progress)

  • A minimum of 6 courses are included in the calculation
  • f average (combination of 4U/M and 3U/M)
  • Places are kept open in all programs for the final round
  • f offers

Third Round Offers (May)

  • Decisions based on grade 12 semester 1

finals & mid-terms of semester 2

  • A minumum of 6 grade 12 (4U/M) grades

must be available

  • All prerequisites must be presented
  • Minimum average will depend on program
  • Offers, refusals are sent

OSAP

  • The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a

financial aid program that can make it easier for students to go to college or university

  • The amount of assistance is dependent upon several

factors (detailed on-line application)

  • The program offers funding for school through two kinds of

money:

  • grants: money you don’t have to pay back
  • a student loan: money you need to repay
  • Financial Aid Calculator on OSAP website
  • Online application to apply for OSAP
  • Consult website for further info and application deadlines

http://osap.gov.on.ca

  • FINANCIAL AID

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SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Full scholarship presentation is available on SRB’s

Website

Great Links To Start!

  • https://yconic.com
  • www.scholarshipscanada.com
  • www.electronicinfo.ca

Things to Remember

  • 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 DEPARTMENT A-K Ms Mayhew L-Z Mr Mullins 2018/2019