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Post-Secondary Info Session

Post-Secondary Info Session. 2014-15. Learning Goals. By the end of the presentation you will … …have a better understanding of what the Grade 12 year will look like for you and how we can work together to plan & support your post secondary goals. Communication. @SinclairGuidanc.

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Post-Secondary Info Session

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  1. Post-Secondary Info Session 2014-15

  2. Learning Goals By the end of the presentation you will … …have a better understanding of what the Grade 12 year will look like for you and how wecan work together to plan& supportyour post secondarygoals.

  3. Communication @SinclairGuidanc

  4. Planning is the Key Your success has a lot to do with your planning. Just because you don’t know exactly what you want to do doesn’t mean you do not have to plan.

  5. Why Plan • Ontario Ministry of Education • Grade 10 Careers Class • Individual Pathways Plan (IPP) • 34 Credit Threshold • Personally • Reduce your Stress • Success in school

  6. Post Secondary Options • Workplace • GAP YEAR • Apprenticeship • College G.A.S. Program • University

  7. Gap Year • Travel • Internship • Volunteer • Rotary International • Americorps • City Year • Benefits vs Costs

  8. Apprenticeships Earn while you learn! • There are over 140 skilled trades in Ontario Details: • 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

  9. Attend OUF – Sept 19 – 21, 10 – 5pm, Metro Toronto Convention Centre Atlantic Canada Schools Sept 30th 12:30 – 2pm, DAW Study and Go Abroad Fair – Oct 4th & 5th 12 – 5pm Metro Toronto Convention Centre Simon Fraser, U. Victoria, UBC Oct 9th 6pm – 7:30pm Sinclair S.S. Richard Ivy – TBD Ontario College Information Fair Oct. 20-21, Direct Energy Centre Important Research Tools

  10. Careers Class Research Grade 10/11 Option Selection Seminar Research University Info www.electronicinfo.ca College Info www.ontariocolleges.ca What you may have done so far??

  11. Gather Your Information • Talk to College and University Reps • College & University Information ProgramCollege – Oct 16 @ DC Oshawa 5-7pm University – October 23 1pm to 3pm @ Clarington Central S.S., Bowmanville • Visit the college or university on a PD Day with friends!!(Fall Open House, Student for a Day)

  12. Universities 21 in Ontario 6 in our area 90 different undergraduate degrees MANY CAMPUSES!

  13. Gather Your Information • Sinclair Hosts a University Fair Ontario Universities – Oct 8th Students select their presentation on our Sinclair website

  14. University Info www.electronicinfo.ca Six Grade 12 U/M for admissionsCoop cannot count even if attached to a U. Application Seminars November 24th (Each period + After School) Equal Consideration Dates for Applying Jan 14, 2015 Relax!! You don’t have to apply RIGHT NOW even if your friend at another school has applied. Ontario schools give equal consideration if you apply by the dates above. Applying to University?

  15. Application Fees $140 basic 3 choices PLUS $47/choice above initial 3 choices i.e. 5 total choices: 140+94 = $234 Extra Requirements – Your school will communicate with you directly. Personal Statements, Auditions, Specific Tests, etc.. Special Information

  16. This can be VERY, VERY stressful for students. Early Offers of Admission may be sent out by universities as a recruiting tool for programs that are not oversubscribed as early as December. Most university programs are over-subscribed so you have to wait for semester 2 midterms and all required admission requirements to be reviewed. This is Mid-April. When do I get accepted?

  17. Colleges in Ontario • 28in total • 6 in our area • Over 900 career choices! • HUNDREDSof diploma, certificate and degree programs • Connected Education • MANY CAMPUSES!

  18. Gather Your Information • Sinclair Hosts College Representatives Individual Lunch Presentations (Twitter, TV, Guidance)

  19. College Info www.ontariocolleges.ca Program specific i.e. Paramedic (ENG4C1,MAP4C1, SBI3C1, SCH4C1) Highly Competitive Program ChartMarks required above the minimum!! Application Seminars November 25th - Library Application Fees $95 for 5 choices of programs Applying to College?

  20. Equal Consideration Dates for Applying to Competitive Programs - Feb 1, 2015 You can still apply for non-competitive programs until August but why waste time!!! Extra Requirements – Your school will communicate with you directly. Specific Tests, volunteer hours, CPR/First Aid etc.. Special Information

  21. Colleges can send out offers as early as Feb 1, the Equal Consideration Date, for non-oversubscribed programs. Competitive college programs make decisions based on marks up to finals from semester 1. Offers are released through out the year. When do I get accepted?

  22. ALL Offers of Admissions are CONDITIONAL!!! Read the conditions and make sure you meet them or the school will take back your offer if your program is competitive. Most times they do not wait for Summer School upgrades. Easy Street Now? Not Yet!!

  23. If you have been planning a 5th year, students will complete a Application for December 1, 2014. Students who have not planned on returning can complete a sheet at a later date or have an interview with a VP to discuss the appropriateness of returning. Returning to Sinclair?!?

  24. 5th Year @ Sinclair • It is not a guarantee you will return!! • Criteria to earn a 5th year. • Realistic Educational Plan • Attendance • Behaviour • 5th Year Contract • Interview with VP

  25. Financial Information • Tuition$2600 $6 to 9,000 • Ancillary Fees 1500$1500 Books/supplies $2 – 3,300 • Accommodation/ $5,400-7,000 food/transportation $4-5,000 Staying Local 6,500+ $9-13,000 Going Away 15,500+ $19-26,000

  26. Sources of Money • Savings • Loans – OSAP/Lines of Credit • Bursaries • Employment (work/study) • Athletics • Scholarships

  27. www.scholarshipscanada.com www.studentawards.com www.schoolfinder.com Sign up for scholarship webinars and learn how to find scholarships and to apply. Any limited enrolment scholarships that require school endorsement must be completed and submitted to Mr. Cirone 2 weeks before the due date listed. 2 limited enrollment nominations!!! Scholarships

  28. Estimator Tool – Visit Sinclair’s website under Post Secondary Info to find a link to the OSAP estimator. OSAP is based on the program you accept so you need to wait until the spring when you confirm your offer before you can apply for OSAP. Mid-May we offer OSAP presentations. OSAP

  29. Questions Questions Questions Questions Questions Questions

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