NEPEAN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2007 GRAD ASSEMBLY

1. NEPEAN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2007 GRAD ASSEMBLY

2. HANDOUTS TODAY: • INFO • COMPASS.101 • COLLEGE GUIDE • IMPORTANT DATES • WEBSITES

3. TODAY: • Career Information • Apprenticeship • Application Process for College & University in • Ontario and • Out of Province • Finances • Responsibilities • Questions

4. WEBSITES FOR CAREER INFORMATION AND EXPLORATION • www.careercruising.com – username: ottawa, password: 26280 • www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/career • http://careermatters.tvo.org • www.jobfutures.ca • www.schoolfinder.com • www.electronicinfo.ca

5. WEBSITES FOR APPRENTICESHIP CAREERS • www.edu.gov.on.ca/skills.html • www.tradeability.ca • www.careersintrades.ca • www.apprenticetrades.ca • www.promotingskilledtrades.com

6. LD Students in University/College Students with Learning Disabilities have access to all accommodations and provisions that have been provided in high school through their IEP

7. What’s Offered Algonquin College offers full time computer and in-class support to all LD students in their programs Ottawa and Carleton Universities coordinate with all faculties to ensure that students are given every accommodation to which they are entitled for classes, seminars and exams

8. Universities Colleges • Diploma • 2 to 3 years • OSSD • ENG4C + Prereqs. • OCAS • $85 for 5 choices • Degree • 3 to 4 years • OSSD • 6 Gr.12 U or M • OUAC • $100 for 3 Collaborative Degrees: Algonquin/Ottawa U…Nursing Algonquin/Carleton…Information Technology Articulations: Algonquin/Carleton…Info Tech/ECE/Commerce/SW New at Algonquin: Applied Degrees…Interior Design, E-Business, Photonics

9. Ontario Universities Brock OCAD Waterloo Carleton Ottawa WesternGuelph Queen’s SW LaurierLakehead RMC WindsorLaurentian Ryerson YorkMcMaster Toronto UOITNipissing Trent Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

10. Class of 2006 Top 8 Universities Ottawa Guelph Carleton McGill Queen’s McMaster Dalhousie Toronto Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

11. Ontario Universities’Application Centre Applying On-line to Ontario’s Universities COMPASS.101 for Ontario Secondary School Students www.ouac.on.ca/101/

12. Checklist Before using COMPASS.101 you will need: • a PIN (Personal Identification Number) • a school number • a student number • a list of your researched options Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

13. Step 1: Your COMPASS Access Codes Your guidance counsellor will give you a confidential letter containing your access codes in late October: • PIN (Personal Id #) • School Number • Student Number Your PIN is confidential! Don’t share it with anyone else! • These numbers allow you to access your COMPASS.101 application. Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

14. Step 2: Research Your University Options • Read INFO and the COMPASS.101 Companion Booklet. • Check out www.electronicinfo.ca, univ. websites, UIP, tours and visits. • Talk to counsellors, family, teachers and friends. • Write down your program choices and codes and keep them handy. You can use the Fast Track option when you know the program code. Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

15. Step 3: Mark Your Calendar October/November 2006: Schools distribute INFO, COMPASS.101, and access codes (late October). January 10, 2007: Latest date to submit completed on-line applications to the OUAC. February 6, 2007: Recommended last day to make changes to your application to be eligible for early admission. May 25, 2007: Latest date by which all secondary school applicants shall expect a response from an Ontario university. Such a response could be: 1) an offer of admission 2) a refusal or 3) a deferral pending the receipt of specific additional information. May 28, 2007: Earliest date by which Ontario universities may require a response to an offer. Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

16. Paying for your application You have the following three options: VISA / MasterCard:You will need the card number, expiry date and the cardholder’s name. Internet / Telephone Banking: You will receive an account number from the OUAC when you submit your application. 3. Cheque / Money Order:You must send the cheque or money order by mail within two weeks of submitting your application electronically. Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

17. Let’s Get Started! You will access the on-line application at: www.ouac.on.ca/101/ Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

18. Ontario Colleges Algonquin Cambrian Canadore Centennial Conestoga Confederation Durham Fanshawe Flemming George Brown Georgian Humber Kemptville Lambton Loyalist Michener Mohawk Niagara Northern Ridgetown St. Clair St. Lawrence Sault Seneca Sheridan La Cite Collegiale Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

19. Applying Online to Ontario Colleges The Ontario high school application tutorial Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

20. Before you get started • Checklist: • Explore your college options. • Check out college websites, publications and tours. • Research program admission requirements. • Take a look at the online Program Locator (at ontariocolleges.ca) or the Ontario College Guide. • Have a valid email account. • Think of a unique username and password. • Know your Ontario Education Number (OEN). • Know your correct address and postal code. • Have a credit card number, including expiry date, (VISA, MasterCard or American Express), if you plan to pay online. Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

21. Important Dates Fall 2006: Applications may be submitted on-line to OCAS as soon as they are available, in late October. OENs from Student Services required. February 1, 2007: Equal consideration date (all applications received at OCAS by this date will be considered equally by the colleges). Earliest admission offer date for high school applicants. Earliest date to confirm an offer. May 1, 2007: Confirmation date for acceptance of an offer of admission. June 15, 2007: Earliest date that the colleges can require payment of tuition fees. Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

22. Did you know? • The $85 application fee is non-refundable • You can make 5 program choices, with no more than 3 choices at any one college • Submit only 1 application! Application fees paid on “duplicate” applications are non-refundable. • When you apply online OCAS receives your application immediately. • You will have your payment confirmed immediately if you pay by credit card. • You can apply 24/7 from any internet-connected (windows-based or Mac) computer with recent browser versions. Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

23. Who does what? • OCAS: • Processes applications and transcripts and forwards information to the colleges. • Notifies you and your counsellors if your grades are missing or incomplete. • Advises the college when you have accepted an offer of admission. Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

24. Who does what? • HIGH SCHOOLS: • Distribute your Ontario Education Number (OEN), the College and Quick Reference Guides. • Provide OCAS with your personal and academic information and updated grade information in Feb. April and July. • Notify OCAS if you transfer to another school. Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

25. Who does what? • YOU: • Set up your own online account and create your personal username and password. • Keep this information in a safe place, you will need it to log on to your application. • Write down your OCAS application number. • Complete your application • Verify your academic information. • Make changes to your application online. Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

26. Who does what? • YOU: • Pay the application processing fee (your application will not be sent to the colleges until payment is received at OCAS) • Print a copy of the Application Verification summary • Verify online that OCAS received your application fee and any other documents you sent. • Complete additional requirements for admission, if required, and acknowledge your acceptance of a college offer. Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

27. Applying out of Province • Electronic applications preferred • OUAC will send marks to McGill, Bishop’s, Concordia, UBC, Simon Fraser, UVictoria & Dalhousie if you include your OUAC Number on your application! • Student Services will send your transcript to other post-secondary institutions if you tell Ms. Huard where you have applied and when to send them! Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

28. Finances Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

29. Paying the Bills • Savings from work • Co-op Programs • Scholarships • Bursaries • Student Loans • Family Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

30. Scholarships Entrance…automatic based on average of best 6 GRADE 12 U or M courses eg. Carleton 95+ ……….$4000 x 4 years 92-94.9…...$3000 88-91.9…...$2500 84-87.9…...$2000 80-83.9…...$1000 Prestige...application needed/90% /extracurricular General…apply through Student Services for school nomination or send in yourself. www.studentawards.com www.canlearn.ca www.millenniumscholarships.ca Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

31. OSAP- Ontario Student Assistance Plan • Apply on-line in the Spring • Amount based on family income….threshold increases if more than one child is attending a post secondary institution • Repayable once person is employed • Bursaries also available • Loans are portable…out of province or country • Hint: If you apply for OSAP, check Aiming For The Top Scholarship box on University/College application • www.osap.gov.on.ca Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

32. Student Responsibilities • Do your homework…check Viewbooks and the Internet, visit campuses and attend Information Sessions hosted by Nepean • Talk to Teachers, Parents, Neighbours, Ex-Nepeanites • View Application Tutorials on-line at OUAC or OCAS websites or at www.nepeanhighschool.com for links to Scholarships, Campus Tours and University/College Visits • Respect the deadlines!!!!! Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

33. Thank You and Good Luck! Questions? Please sign-up today as you leave! Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2005

34. Websites • WEBSITES FOR CAREER INFORMATION AND EXPLORATION • www.careercruising.com – login: Ottawa, password: 26280 • www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/career • http://careermatters.tvo.org • www.jobfutures.ca • www.on.workinfonet.ca • www.salaryexpert.com • WEBSITES FOR APPRENTICESHIP CAREERS • www.edu.gov.on.ca/skills.html • www.tradeability.ca • www.careersintrades.ca • www.apprenticetrades.ca • www.promotingskilledtrades.com • COLLEGE • www.ontariocolleges.ca • UNIVERSITY • www.electronicinfo.ca • www.trainyourbrain.ca • www.myfuture.ca • www.canlearn.ca • www.schoolfinder.com