The Post Secondary Process

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The Post Secondary Process
Welcome!
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This Evenings SessionPurpose/Goals

• To Inform - provide information, timelines,
• sources and resources
• - validate/review information
• To allow time - to adequately research
• - to align courses to plan for any/all
• post secondary options

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Do your research to be sure youre taking the
proper courses for your chosen Pathway!
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How to Choose?

• Introspection Whats the best fit for the
  students interests and skills?
• Research internet and print sources contact
  people who are already doing what you want to do
• Discussion parents, teachers, counsellors,
  friends, graduates, employees, employers and
  employment services, assemblies and post sec. rep
  visits, faculty advisors
• Visitation open houses, tours, fairs, campuses,
  departments, residences, cities
• Trial join friends already there job shadow
  Co-op March Break, Day and Summer Programs

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Additional Research

• If post secondary study is involved, know
  prerequisite courses for programs ( cut-off
  averages, if appropriate)
• www.ontariocolleges.ca
  www.electronicinfo.ca
• www.myblueprint.ca
  www.apprenticesearch.ca
• Understand the structure of the programs year by
  year
• - look in college and university calendars,
  either online or in print
• (a few are available in Student Services)
• As mentioned before, visit the campus/institution

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College/Uni. Process Timelines

• Sept. Jan. - Research, Info. Sessions, Fairs,
  (see Newsletter for dates)
• October - Students complete F.O.I. Forms
• November -1st data transmission - marks to
  Colleges/no marks to Universities
• Nov./Dec. - Online Applications for
  College (OCAS) University (OUAC)
• Jan. 16th - University Apps. Due
• Feb. 1st - College Apps Due
• check individual programs for supplemental
  application due dates
• Mid Feb. - Sem. 1 final marks sent to
  OUAC and OCAS

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Process Timelines (contd)

• February 1st - Earliest date for College
  admission offer
• Mid April - Sem. 2 Mid-term marks sent to
  OCAS and OUAC
• May 1st - Confirmation of College choice
• May 29th - Deadline for Universities to
  make conditional offers
• June 3rd - Student confirms University choice
• with a financial commitment
• Early July - Sem. 2 Final marks sent
• Summer - registration and course selection

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Common Admission Criteria

• Workplace
• Earn Credits Toward High School Diploma
• Check Out Career Options there are limited
  options without a diploma
• Some specific High School Course Prerequisites,
  Workplace or College Level

• Apprenticeships
• Most Require High School Diploma
• 40 hrs. Community Involvement
• Passing of the Gr.10 Literacy Test
• Specific High School Course Prerequisites,
  Workplace or College Level

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Common Admission Criteria

• University
• High School Diploma
• 40 hrs. Community Service
• Passing of the Gr.10 Literacy Test
• 6 Gr. 12 U or M level courses specific
  prerequisites are based on program

• College
• High School Diploma
• 40 hrs. Community Service
• Passing of the Gr.10 Literacy Test
• College level courses specific prerequisites
  are based on program

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College Admission

• Applications are submitted online to OCAS
• most diploma programs (2-3 years) require senior
  level credit prerequisites
• Applied/Collaborative degree programs (4 years)
  require University admission prerequisites
• Some programs require other information, e.g.
  supplemental application, audition, portfolio,
  CPR, First Aid, etc.
• Grades are used in admission consideration for
  most programs, and all senior credits are
  considered
• Supplemental information is submitted to each
  College not to OCAS

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College Admission (contd)

• Admission process varies among Colleges (so
  research those of interest)
• Offers of admission start at the beginning of
  Feb.
• Some colleges will use Gr. 11 final marks (and
  often in cases where a Gr. 12 mark is not yet
  available)
• Colleges may require some Gr. 11 or 12
  prerequisites for certain programs some
  variation from school to school for similar
  programs
• Colleges make conditional offers and assume
  successful completion of senior courses until
  final grades are received in July

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University Admission

• Applications are submitted online to OUAC
• Degree programs require six 4U or 4M level
  courses
• Prerequisites can be very specific, depending on
  the program (generally ENG4U plus others)
• Prerequisites can vary from school to school
• Admission cut-offs vary for programs and for
  schools
• Some programs require additional information,
  e.g. supplemental applications, auditions,
  portfolios, math contest results
• Supplemental information is submitted to each
  University not to OUAC

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University Admission (contd)

• Credits earned through Night School, Summer
  School, Adult Education, ILC, Online and Private
  School are equal to credits earned in regular
  High School (until we hear otherwise)
• Process for upgrades (courses taken more than
  once) varies between universities, though most
  simply consider the highest mark. Some take an
  average or use a formula to calculate the mark to
  be considered
• Early offers tend to only be given to students
  with very high Gr. 11, and previously completed
  Gr. 12, marks

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The Post Secondary Landscape

• The lines between College and University have
  been majorly blurred since we were in school
• Many Colleges now grant Applied degrees and offer
  Collaborative programs with Universities
• Many transfer agreements exist allowing
  movement between College and University (e.g.
  complete one, get advanced standing in the other)
• Apprenticeships have College components

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Resources
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Sources of Information

• Student Services staff bookcases marked A, C, U
  and W Newsletters
• N.H.S. info sessions and assemblies
• College and University Reps
• University and College Fairs
• Pathways Assembly and Information Evenings
• Campus Visits (Fall and March Break)
• Job Shadowing to help fine-tune your preferences
• Internet Sites school information,
  scholarships, assessments, financial planning and
  more

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Recommended Internet Resources

• www.osca.ca School Counsellors site with
  excellent links and articles
• www.schooltocareer.ca Search for programs
  such as
• SHSM, and OYAP
• www.apprenticesearch.com
• www.careercruising.com User ID Nelson
• Password high
• www.myBlueprint.ca Activation Code nelson4181
• www.learnoverseas.com Search schools programs
  overseas

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Recommended Internet Resources (contd)

• www.electronicinfo.ca - Ontario University
  (only) info.
• www.ontariocolleges.ca - Ontario College
  information
• www.campusstarter.com
• Search for colleges universities across North
  America, compare contrast schools, scholarship
  search, aptitude test, career search

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Scholarships, Bursaries Awards OSAP
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Internet Sites

• www.osca.ca
• www.aucc.ca/programs/index_e.html
• Association of Universities and College of
  Canada
• www.scholarshipscanada.com/
• www.studentawards.com/
• www.campusstarter.com
• www.myblueprint.ca

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O.S.A.P.

• There is funding available for post-secondary
  education in the form of a loan from the
  government
• It is an interest free loan until 6 months after
  graduation.
• It is an individualized assessment, based on the
  financial situation within a family
• There is an expected financial contribution from
  the family for post-secondary education.
• We bring in a speaker in April for a workshop

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O.S.A.P. (contd)

• The new Ontario Tuition Grant application is
  found on the O.S.A.P. application site.
• Students cannot apply for O.S.A.P. until they
  have accepted an offer at a post-secondary
  institution since their application will be
  processed through the financial aid office at
  that institution.
• an excellent resource for all O.S.A.P.
  questions
• http//osap.gov.on.ca/

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Out of Province
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Out of Province Universities

• Excellent opportunity to maximize post-secondary
  experience
• Apply individually to each school
• Rolling admission dates at most schools, but
  apply early
• Often lower cut-off marks than Ontario schools
• Links to school web sites can be found at
• www.myBlueprint.ca
• www.campusstarter.com

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Thank You!

• N.H.S. Student Services Staff
• P. Bird Head of Student Services
• T. George Co-operative Education
• I. Hall Guidance Counsellor
• L. Moore Student Success Co-ordinator
• S. Lowery Social Worker
• N. Pemberton Secretary, Student Services
• T. Raithby Guidance Counsellor
• I. Soans Co-operative Education
• J. Victorino Guidance Counsellor
• H. Wettlaufer Co-operative Education

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