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Preparing for College and University Applications October 4 , 2012 J.Rees

Preparing for College and University Applications October 4 , 2012 J.Rees. Admission to College and University. Grades Prerequisite courses Additional Admission Criteria. Start with the student’s:. interests strengths Activities during their spare time

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Preparing for College and University Applications October 4 , 2012 J.Rees

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  1. Preparing for College and University ApplicationsOctober 4, 2012J.Rees

  2. Admission to College and University • Grades • Prerequisite courses • Additional Admission Criteria

  3. Start with the student’s: • interests • strengths • Activities during their spare time • • Praise their achievements and help identify their skill sets.

  4. Expand the opportunities: • Teens should • Explore a variety of courses and experiences during high school. • Focus on “what you want to try” instead of “what you want to be.” • • Use the time in high school to explore a variety of career options.

  5. Build a portfolio Develop a personal portfolio for the workplace, or for college/university applications. • Include references from teachers, coaches, employers, and community leaders, and examples of your personal achievements.

  6. Recognize the importance of setting directions for the future by: • Consider long-range planning options. • Research job opportunities. • Set aside time for reflection and discussion

  7. Explore a variety of careers • Check out the YRDSB guidance web site at http://www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca • Investigate career resources. • Surf the internet career exploration pages. • Talk to friends, neighbours and business contacts who have jobs that might be of interest.

  8. Build your skill sets • Required skills for postsecondary education and employment: literacy, numeracy, positive attitude, team work, critical thinking skills. • Enhance these skills through school and work experiences.

  9. Opportunities at School • Workplace, Apprenticeship & Skilled Trades Destination • The OYAP program – students earn high school credits and hours towards their apprenticeship in a trade. • For more information, contact Mrs. Davis or the the Guidance Department

  10. Cooperative Education & Other Learning

  11. Take Advanced Placement Courses • Designed for highly motivated students • Achievement – earn credit or advanced placement at University • Preparation – develop better study habits, improve writing skills, sharpen problem solving skills • Confidence – tackle academic challenges

  12. Advanced Placement Courses ENG3UE – Language and Composition ENG4UE- Literature and Composition FIF4UE – French Immersion MCV4UE- Calculus AB SCH4UE – Chemistry

  13. Specialist High Skills Major(SHSM) • At Trudeau we are offering a Business sector SHSM

  14. Expand the skills by:

  15. Planning for post secondary destinations.

  16. College Panel Presentation • October 15, 2012 • College Panel Presentation and Mini Fair • Seneca, Centennial, George Brown, Georgian, Sheridan and Humber • 12:15 – 1:30 • Library • In-school field trip, see Guidance for the field trip form

  17. Ontario College Information Fair 2012 • THE DIRECT ENERGY CENTRE, EXHIBITION PLACE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL TRADE CENTRE) TORONTO, ON • ONTARIO COLLEGE INFORMATION FAIROCTOBER 23, 2012 • Field Trip for grade 12s – see Mrs. Forrest for more information

  18. Brock University Carlton University Dalhousie Durham College George Brown College Humber College King’s College (Western) McMaster University O.U.I.T. OCAD Queen’s University Ryerson University Seneca College University of Guelph University of Guelph at Humber University of Lakehead Nippissing University University of Toronto University of Waterloo University of Western University of Western(Ivey School of Business) University of Windsor Wilfrid Laurier University York University University and College Visits 2012

  19. Professional Programs • Presented by the University of Toronto • December 11, 2012 • Pierre Elliott Trudeau H.S Library • 7:00 p.m. • Medical school, dentistry rehabilitation sciences

  20. College Destination • Community college programs provide a valuable combination of academic and practical/technical skills training for a specific career • There are almost 600 programs to choose from at Ontario’s community colleges including Business Administration, Biomedical Technology, Computer Animation, Engineering Technology, Paramedic, and Social Worker

  21. Applying to College • http://www.ontariocolleges.ca Additional Requirements for College Applicants

  22. Applying to University www.ouac.on.ca

  23. Additional Entrance Criteria • portfolio, interview, audition, supplementary application, or letter of reference • http://www.electronicinfo.ca/en/page.php?id=51

  24. Samples of written additional criteria • Personal Statement of Experience (PSE) Queens • Supplementary Admission Forms (SAF) UTSC • Admission Information Form (AIF) Waterloo • Applicant Profile

  25. Moodle for Graduating PETHS students • Search scholarships – Information session was September 19, 2012 – view the slides from this session • Program and Application Information • Enrolment Key 2216pethsGRAD* (Your son or daughter will need to enroll for parents to access this moodle – you will need their login and password!) •

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