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COLLEGE

COLLEGE. So what do you know about College ? True or False ?. There are more colleges than universities within a one hour drive of SMK Colleges offer 4 year degree programs much like university Colleges offer a wider variety of job specific programs than university

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COLLEGE

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  1. COLLEGE

  2. So what do you know about College ? True or False ? • There are more colleges than universities within a one hour drive of SMK • Colleges offer 4 year degree programs much like university • Colleges offer a wider variety of job specific programs than university • There are many ways to “move” between colleges and universities.

  3. Why Select College? • Certain occupations require it e.g. Paramedic, Dental Hygienist, ECE. • Family or peer pressure • Personal goal • Other possible reasons…..

  4. College’s Focus • College studies tend to be fairly hands-on and practical • Studies involve a lot of doing • Teaches you specific skills and applications of these skills to specific types of occupations • More occupation based than University.

  5. Admission requirements • C, U or M courses are considered • Grade 11 C, M or U courses are used for early admission purposes, and in some case for final offers • Final offers of admission my be based on the average of 2 to 6, grade 11 or 12 C, U or M courses, one of which must be ENG4C or 4U. • Averages vary depending on the program and school– generally 60% is the minimum, most are higher

  6. Admission requirementsCont’d • “Science” programs such as Paramedic, Veterinary technician, Nursing , etc require ENG4C/U + grade 11/12 C or U sciences +grade 12 C or U math. • “Business” programs usually require ENG4C/U + grade 12 C/U Math

  7. Types of Programs • When you enter from HS you are an undergraduate • Colleges offer a wide variety of programs including certificates, diplomas and degrees • Also have joint/collaborative programs with universities, require U/M courses • Program length varies from 1 to 4 years

  8. Costs (approximate per year) Tuition $2,700 Books $1,000 Other fees $ 500 Residence (S) $5, 500 Residence (T) $4, 500 Meal Plan -reg $3, 000 Spending $$ $1, 500 Total $13,200-14,200

  9. Applying to College • Apply in early February of grade 12 • Apply on-line • Cost of $95 to apply to a maximum of 5 programs , no more than 3 at any one school • 28 Colleges • GTA schools- Seneca, Humber, Centennial, George Brown, Durham, Sheridan

  10. Where to Find Info • Individual College websites • Your guidance office/counsellor • College Fairs (Toronto & Local) • Friends/family • WWW.ONTARIOCOLLEGES.CA

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