WELCOME Class of 2017 Planning for Post-Secondary Education - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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WELCOME Class of 2017

Planning for Post-Secondary Education www.woodroffehs.com

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Graduation Requirements

40 Hours

Community Service Deadline June 1, 2017 30 Credits (18 compulsory) (12 electives) Literacy Test (OSSLT)

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Opportunities After Graduation

College University Workplace Apprenticeship Work/Travel Part-time

Studies/Work

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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

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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

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www.eletronicinfo.ca

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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

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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

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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

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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

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www.ouac.on.ca

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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.

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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

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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

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University decisions by May 26th Responses required by June 1st

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Out of Province Applications

Contact schools directly for

application forms or apply

• n-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

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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 27th A.Y. Jackson High School 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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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.

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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)

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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

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Parents Work & Your Part-time Employer

Check to see if they provide any scholarships

• r bursaries

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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

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Student Line of Credit

Student loan provided by a financial

institution usually with competitive interest rates

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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

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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

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IT IS WORTH THE EFFORT!!! GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!