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Welcome. Nelson Student Services. Finding the Fit….. Process Timelines Admission Criteria Resources Scholarships, Awards and OSAP. Out of Province, U.S. Schools, SAT’s, Global Opportunities Questions Closing. Today’s Session.

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  1. Welcome Nelson Student Services

  2. Finding the Fit….. Process Timelines Admission Criteria Resources Scholarships, Awards and OSAP Out of Province, U.S. Schools, SAT’s, Global Opportunities Questions Closing Today’s Session It’s okay not to know what you want to do after high school, it’s just not okay to do nothing about it!

  3. College, Univ., Work, Apprenticeship? Small/Med/Large School? Downtown/Urban/Rural? Distance from Home? Sports and Co-curriculars? Residence, Off campus, Home? Transportation issues? Friendships/Relationships Cultural Exchanges Global Opportunities Gap Year Finances Readiness and Responsibility Etc., etc., etc. Finding the Fit… Consider: #1. The “Best” School is the school that’s best for you!

  4. Choosing Your “Best” School • KNOW YOURSELF AND WHAT YOU WANT • Ask yourself : What’s best for me?What’s my passion? What’s my path? Where do I want to start (what do I want to do first?) Where do others see me? Am I being realistic? • Friends go to a certain school – should you? • Parents are (insert careers); is that really the path you want? • Prefer to be close to family or out east/west? • Your marks (really) vs. cutoffs? - pick a “safe” school, too. • Be realistic and listen to both your head and your heart • Type of Program? – specializations, double major, CO-OP, concurrent ed., applied degree, etc.

  5. Choosing Your “Best” School • RESEARCH AND COLLECT INFORMATION • Do a realistic self-assessment (include strengths, weaknesses and interests) – maybe try a self-assessment tool, e.g. www.osca.ca, www.careercruising.ca, www.jvis.com • Talk to people who know you well: parents, teachers… • Go to Liaison Visits & Our “Post Secondary Pathways Fair” • Visit Student Services and check postings on board outside • Consult: www.electronicinfo.ca • www.ontariocolleges.ca • Visit schools of interest (book a tour, go to an open house)

  6. It’s a Research Project! See today’s handout and postings outside Student Services for Fair, Open House and Liaison visit details. Some of note: Local Post Secondary Pathways Fairs Wed., Oct. 24th 12:15 – 2:30 p.m Nelson Gym/Caf Wed., Oct. 24th 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Burlington Central Ontario Universities’ and Colleges’ Fairs Uni.: Sept. 28-30, 10 am – 5 pm Metro Conv. Centre Coll.: Oct. 23, 10 am – 7 pm Direct Energy Centre

  7. Choosing Your “Best” School • DON’T FRET ABOUT FINALITY • For you, what’s the best first step after high school? • Your application doesn’t lock you in for life! • There is still flexibility ahead. You can change your choices, just be sure to meet deadlines! • You can change programs and even schools (although this may be difficult). • Make informed choices, knowing/believing they’re the best for you right now.

  8. Other things to keep in mind… • Consider The Cost! – residence vs. home, meal plans, tuition, books, transportation; Student Loans - e.g. O.S.A.P.; Scholarships – e.g. www.scholarshipscanada.com • What else must a school provide for you? - Sports facilities (intramural and varsity), clubs, cultural opportunities, extra help/support, distance to city centre, on-campus stores/restaurants, entertainment…

  9. Process Timelines (University) • Sept. – Jan. - Research, Info. Sessions, Fairs, (see handout and postings for dates) • Dec. – Jan. - Online applications for Ontario • Jan. 16, 2013 – Ont. University Application deadline • Feb. 5, 2013 - Recommended last date for program changes • April, 2013 - Sem. 2 midterm marks submitted (check full disclosure date) - regular offers begin (early offers underway) • May 29, 2013 - Latest date an offer or denial can be sent • June 3, 2013 - Earliest date a response from you is req’d

  10. Process Timelines (College) • Sept. – Jan. - Research, Info. Sessions, Fairs, (see handouts and postings for dates) • Oct. – Jan. - Online applications for college • Early Nov. - Attend a lunchtime application seminar • Feb. 1, 2013 - Equal Consideration date for applications; applications still accepted beyond this date on a first come, first served basis; Earliest date offers can be made and accepted • May 1, 2013 - Applicants must confirm acceptance of offer • June 17th - Earliest date for payment of tuition fees • July/Aug. - Admission offers may continue

  11. University OSSD (40 hrs. Service, Gr.10 Literacy Test) 6 Gr. 12 U or M level courses – Specific prerequisites are based on program Some programs require additional information, e.g. Supplemental Applications, Auditions, Portfolio’s (consult each school’s website and/or their correspondence for details) Supplemental information is submitted to each school, not to O.U.A.C. Early offers are made based on Gr. 11 marks (generally with prev. completed Gr. 12 marks) Common Admission Criteria

  12. Common Admission Criteria • College • OSSD (40 hrs. Service, Gr.10 Literacy Test) • College Level courses as prescribed • Some programs require additional information e.g. Supplemental Applications, Auditions, Portfolios, Testing, Questionnaire, Essay, Reference letter, Info/orientation session, Volunteer experience • Supplemental information is submitted to each school, not to O.C.A.S. • Some schools offer a grade differential. Ask the Liaison Reps

  13. College Admission Cont’d • Applications are submitted online to O.C.A.S. • Choose from a variety of programs; Diplomas, Certificates, Co-op Diplomas, Apprenticeships, Joint College-University programs, Applied Bachelors Degrees in various areas of study • Required subjects may vary from school to school and program to program • Minimum grades and required courses for highly competitive programs vary from school to school

  14. Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards • Most scholarships are granted strictly on the basis of marks, but many require outstanding extra-curricular or volunteer contributions as well. • Have your parents inquire at their employer • Generally, Ont. Uni. applicants are automatically considered for most entrance scholarships. • Nominations and special applications are required for some of the major university scholarships • Many other scholarships are offered nation-wide, province-wide, or community–wide by various organizations - emphasize community involvement and/or leadership (but still need marks in the 80’s)

  15. U.S. Schools, S.A.T.’s, Global Opportunities, Exchanges, GAP Year….. Info in Student Services ** If applying out of province, speak to Mrs. Pemberton so all documents are sent! (this is not automatic, you need to ask!)

  16. Community Service Hours, etc. • Plan to have hours completed and recorded by the end of May, at the absolute latest (as of Sept. 18th, 177 of 313 potential grads ain’t graduatin’ yet) • Bring documentation of hours into Mrs. Pemberton in Student Services ASAP • See Mrs. Pemberton in October to book your grad photo. At the same time, please see Mrs Clement in the Main Office to pay your gown fee for Commencement

  17. Forms to be Completed….. • Freedom of Information Forms will be completed right now! Completion of this form generates the PIN number necessary for your online university application AND/OR ensures your marks are sent to Colleges!!! Even if you did this last year, you must do it again now PIN numbers will be distributed at a University Application Assembly (tent.) Wed., Nov. 28th • Scholarship Resume*(*optional) (pick one up in Student Services, Dec. – Jan.)

  18. Questions? If you have questions, come see us in Student Services

  19. Thank You! Student Services Staff • Mr. Bird • Mrs. Raithby • Mrs. Hall • Mrs. Victorino • Mrs. Pemberton

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