SLIDE 1
1
2
Graduation Requirements
40 Hours
Community Service Deadline June 1, 2017
30 Credits
(18 compulsory) (12 electives)
Literacy Test
WELCOME Class of 2017 Planning for Post-Secondary Education - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
WELCOME Class of 2017 Planning for Post-Secondary Education - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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 3
SLIDE 2
SLIDE 3
3
Credit Counselling Summary
SLIDE 4
4
Opportunities After Graduation
College University Workplace Apprenticeship Work/Travel Part-time
Studies/Work
SLIDE 5
5
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
SLIDE 6
6
Researching Post-Secondary Programs
College visits to Woodroffe…check Google Calendar
at www.woodroffehs.com
Campus Visits, College Fairs and ontariocolleges.ca Friends, relatives, and word of mouth Job placement statistics Print resources-College View Books in Guidance Check prerequisites Institution websites Email/phone liaison officers or Admissions
Departments with questions
SLIDE 7
7
Choosing a College
Compare: Programs and courses Size of College Size of city Location within the city Layout of the campus Distance from home Residence facilities and alternative living arrangements Costs
SLIDE 8
8
Types of Programs
Certificate Programs
- two semesters (one year) of study
Diploma Programs
- four semesters (two years) of study
Advanced Diploma
- six semesters (three years) of study
Degree Programs
- four year college degree offers a solid foundation of theoretical
knowledge and the practical skills Graduate Certificate Program
- requires a university degree or a college certificate or diploma for
admission Collaborative & Joint Degree Programs
- are offered jointly by a college and a partnering university
SLIDE 9
9
- ntariocolleges.ca
SLIDE 10
10
- ntariocolleges.ca
SLIDE 11
11
Applying to College in Ontario
When research is done students can apply online as of October Apply early at www.ontariocolleges.ca Online tutorial available Deadline – February 1, 2017: Equal Consideration Date $95 up to 5 program choices (no more than 3 at any one college) Credit card or online banking preferred method of payment- prepaid credit cards are not recommended Application will not be processed without the payment Confirmation letter from College-keep reference number for further communication Out of Province Colleges are completed separate from OCAS
SLIDE 12
12
Electronic Marks Transmissions
OCAS is sent Grade 11 Marks and Semester 1 & 2 Course List in October Marks and Courses are updated throughout the school year Students are responsible for submitting marks NOT taken with our school board to Guidance for: Saturday school, online courses, correspondence, etc.
SLIDE 13
13
Admission Responses
Every offer is a Conditional Acceptance English Language Proficiency Test- if in
English speaking school for less than 3 years
May be additional requirements (Portfolio) Rolling offers of admission start in February May 1, 2017: Deadline to Confirm Offers of
Admission
June 15, 2017: Tuition Deposit Due at the
Colleges
SLIDE 14
14
Financing your Education
Have you researched the costs of college? Costs may range from $2,400 to $5,000 for a year at College (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 Colleges are more expensive than others. Do your research on each school’s website as part of your planning.
SLIDE 15
15
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)
SLIDE 16
16
GETTING STARTED
RESEARCH-USEFUL LINKS!! SCHOLARSHIP REPORT-BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER-available
- n www.woodroffehs.com
WWW.YCONIC.COM WWW.SCHOLARSHIPSCANADA.COM University/College Websites-each school has their own list of scholarships
SLIDE 17
17
Scholarship Terms
Award: An award given in recognition of
- utstanding 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.
SLIDE 18
18
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.
SLIDE 19
19
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?
SLIDE 20
20
Parents Work & Your Part-time Employer
Check to see if they provide any scholarships
- r bursaries
SLIDE 21
21
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
SLIDE 22
22
Student Line of Credit
Student loan provided by a financial
institution usually with competitive interest rates
SLIDE 23
23
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
SLIDE 24
24
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.
SLIDE 25
25
LETTER OF REFERENCE
Ask someone who
knows you really well (coach, teacher, former employer, or community contact)
Ask two weeks ahead
- f time
Provide your reference
with a list of your achievements (resume)
SLIDE 26
26
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
SLIDE 27
27