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 Credit Counselling Summary
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 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 6
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 7
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 8
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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 11
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. 12
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 13
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. 14
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) 15
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 16
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. 17
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. 18
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? 19
Parents Work & Your Part-time Employer Check to see if they provide any scholarships or bursaries 20
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 21
Student Line of Credit Student loan provided by a financial institution usually with competitive interest rates 22
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 23
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. 24
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) 25
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 26
27 IT IS WORTH THE EFFORT!!! GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!
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