POST-SECONDARY

INFORMATION

SESSION #1

2018-2019

RESEARCH PHASE

WHERE ARE YOU MENTALLY?

COLLEGE VS. UNIVERSITY?

COLLEGE VS. UNIVERSITY

WHAT TYPE OF LEARNER ARE YOU?

C OL L EGE

Unique blend of academic

learning and practical,

hands-on training

Programs are designed in

partnership with employers

Low student to teacher ratio

U NI VERS IT Y

Academically rigorous with a focus on theory rather than skills

Programs more focused on academia/advancing research

Lecture sizes may be over 1000

COLLEGE VS. UNIVERSITY

WHAT DO YOU WANT IN THE END?

C OL L EGE

Certificate (1yr)

Diploma (2yr)

Advanced Diploma (3yr)

Bachelor Degree or

Collaborative Degree (4 yr)

U NI VERS IT Y

Bachelor Degree (4yr)

…then

Masters Degree

Doctorate Degree

Professional Degree

RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH

Guidance Bulletin

College and University Liaison Presentations

(they come here)

College and University Open House

(you go there)

Fairs: Ontario College, Ontario University,

Atlantic/Western Provinces, American University

RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH

Websites: Electronicinfo.ca Ontariocolleges.ca (and app) College and university websites Myblueprint.ca

People who know you well

People who are attending or recently graduated from universities/colleges

RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH

And of course….

Your Guidance Counsellors…

A – K Mr. Israelovitch

L – Z Ms. Ng

Come to your appointment with specific questions!

WEBSITES FOR RESEARCH

College Research

www.ontariocolleges.ca

Specific College Websites:

https://www.georgebrown.ca/

WEBSITES FOR RESEARCH

University Research

http://electronicinfo.ca/

Specific University Websites:

https://brocku.ca/programs

CONSENT FORM

ONLY for students who did NOT complete

MyBlueprint course selection at FHCI last

year.

Pick one up from the front and return to

Guidance

WHAT’S COMING UP?

College Timeline and University Timeline:

Important dates and information regarding transmissions and

application

Scholarship Info – Thursday @ noon in the auditorium

American Applications – Friday @ 11:45am in Guidance

Info Session #2 – Oct 10, period 1

Non TDSB and Out-of-Province Applications – Oct 22 @ noon in here

Info Session #3 – Nov 6, period 3

GUIDANCE BULLETIN

Important Dates and Times for Grads

Scholarships and Awards

Liaison Presentations Schedule and Location

Volunteer Opportunities

Take Out Your

E-Mail Ms. Sukhdeo

sandra.sukhdeo@tdsb.on.ca

Subject Line: Grad

Body: Your Full Name

General Questions