Donald A. Wilson Secondary School

Post Secondary Education Presentation

Learning Goals

By the end of the presentation you will …

…have a better understanding of what the Grade 12 year will look

like for your child and how we can

work together to support their

post secondary goals.

What’s happening in Guidance? O.U.F. – September 28 – 30 College Fair – October 29

Wilson University Fair!!!

NEW!!!!

What’s happening in Guidance• Newsletters/flyers – Survival Guide• Fall Campus Visits

• Academic Calendars • PIN Workshops For Students in MID

NOVEMBER• Emails on Course Planner!!!• Parent Info Session on OSAP/Financial

Planning: Thursday November 22nd, 7:00 pm

www.careercruising.com/login/ddsb

Passwords are reset EACH year!

Remind your child to login in and reset their password and email to

use this valuable tool!!!!!

What’s happening in Guidance?

What’s happening in Guidance?

What’s happening in Guidance?

What’s happening in Guidance?

Post Secondary OptionsWorkplace GAP YEARApprenticeship College

G.A.S. ProgramUniversity

ApprenticeshipsEarn while you learn! There are over 140 skilled trades in OntarioDetails: Must first find an employer to hire and

train you Training agreement signed - prepared by an

Apprenticeship Branch consultant (MTCU) 90% training is practical on-the-job 10% is theoretical in-class

Apprenticeships How To… Fine tune your resume/profile Work on your employability skills Math/Science/Tech courses Co-operative Education Dual Credit programs

Colleges and Universities How To…• Both applications are on-line• Mandatory workshops will be provided for

university applicants • Fees apply

• University Deadline – January 16• College Deadline – February 1

Your marks get sent AUTOMATICALLY!

Colleges in Ontario

• 28 in total

• 6 in our area

• Over 900 career choices!• HUNDREDS of diploma, certificate and

degree programs• Connected Education• MANY CAMPUSES! Your

future starts here.

Getting Started

• Apply EARLY – by Jan 15th • WHAT DO I NEED?• OSSD• At least 4 senior courses at the C, U or M level, including

English• C vs. U level English• Specific course requirements • Additional criteria (grades, tests, interview,

portfolio, audition, community service, essay, statement of intent)

• Highly competitive/oversubscribed programs

Admission Details• Choose up to 5 programmes with no more

than 3 at any one college

• $95 fee • As soon as fees are received and processed

OCAS will send your application info to your college choices

• You can make changes or check status of your application online

Admission Details…

• Admission decisions are made as early as FEBURARY 1st and sent throughout the semester

• Confirm acceptance online – must be done by MAY 1, 2013

• By June 15, 2013 – start paying tuition fees $$• Variety of payment options

Offers of Admission• Keep a record of your OCAS application #• Keep your username AND password in a

SAFE place• Offers are sent to the applicant by mail or

online• Check often!!!• CONDITIONAL• Read and heed all instructions!

Financial Information• Tuition $2100 ish• Fully funded?• Program Based Cost Differences• Ancillary Fees $1000 ish• Books/supplies $1200 ish• Accommodation/food/transportation• Work/study programs• OSAP

Universities

• 21 in Ontario

• 6 in our area

• 90 different undergraduate degrees• MANY CAMPUSES!

Admission Requirements: Universities

• OSSD• English 4U plus 5 4U/M courses• Specific course requirements/prerequisites • Cut-off averages based on 2012 applicant pool

• Additional non-course requirements (personal statement of interest, applicant background summary, auditions, letters of reference, essay, audition)—with deadlines!

Getting Started

•www.ouac.on.ca/101/• Use school #, student # and PIN – provided

after workshop• Keep ALL numbers in a safe place• Keep copies of all correspondence, mailings…

Admission Details…

• 3 programme choices for the basic fee of $130• $44 for EACH additional choice (maximum of 3

programmes at one university)• Check if ALTERNATE offers are made• Variety of payment options

Demo Application

Important Dates• November 2012: Schools distribute Access Code Letters for

the OUAC 101 Online Application.

• January 16, 2013: Latest date to submit completed online applications to the OUAC.

• February 5, 2013: Recommended last day to make changes to your application.

• May 29, 2013: Date by which the universities must respond to your application for admission.

• June 3, 2013: Earliest date by which the universities may require a response to offers of admission and a financial commitment.

Admission Details…

• Once your payment has been made, OUAC will send your application information to your university choices

• You may make changes or check the status of your application online

• Admission process is continuousNOTE: additional information may be required!

Financial Information• Tuition $5000 ish• Ancillary Fees $1000 ish• Books/supplies $1000 ish• Accommodation/food/transportation• Work/study programs• Entrance Scholarships• OSAP

Offers of Admission

• Forwarded to the applicant• By mail or online• CONDITIONAL• Early admission?• Read and heed all instructions!

Sources of Money• Savings • Loans – OSAP/Lines of Credit • Bursaries – based on financial need, on

going• Employment• Athletics• http://osap.gov.on.ca – indicate eligibility• PLAN AHEAD!

Scholarships Unclaimed Trust Fund Automatic vs. Application Amount awarded can change based on final

marks! Athletics, academics, activities! Apply early! Other sources – check with your employer! www.scholarshipscanada.com

TIPS…• Explore your passion!• Do well – good marks open

doors!• Required courses - essential• Recommended courses – very important-- help

you once you are there• Apply for $$$• GET INVOLVED – 70% of your post-

secondary experience is outside the classroom

• MAKE CONNECTIONS and ASK QUESTIONS!

IEPs and Post Secondary Support

• Colleges and Universities will continue to provide support to students

• Must be a self advocate!• Recent copies of IEPs, report cards,

Psychological testing (with in last two years)…• We can help! See Special Education Head

if you have questions!

Useful Websites

www.wilsonss.ca www.ontariocolleges.cawww.ouac.on.cawww.electronicinfo.cawww.osap.gov.on.cawww.scholarshipscanada.com