COLLEGE PRESENTATION St. Br. Andr

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COLLEGE PRESENTATION St. Br. André C H S

• SEPTEMBER 2012

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WHY COLLEGE?

• More practical, less theoretical
• Cost is more manageable
• Majority of Ontario students go to College
• Many transfer, joint and degree programs

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COLLEGE RESOURCES

• Ontario College Guide- Find a Program
• www.ontariocolleges.ca
• Course Calendars
• College Representatives _at_ College Info Fair
• SBAs Post Secondary Pathways Fair - Wed. Nov. 23
  600 - 830 p.m.

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ONTARIO COLLEGE GUIDE-Find a Program

• Lists all the programs offered
• Identify which Colleges offer which programs
• Addresses and College Contacts
• Open Houses and Websites
• List of important dates

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ONTARIO COLLEGES WEBSITEwww.ontariocolleges.ca

• Research tool
• Codes of all programs offered
• Allows you to compare programs
• Provides Dates of Campus Visits
• List College Website addresses
• Information on Costs

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COURSE CALENDAR

• Program descriptions
• Oversubscribed Programs
• Career opportunities
• Basic Requirements
• Additional criteria

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CIP - COLLEGE INFORMATION FAIR

• Exhibition Place - Direct Energy Centre
• Tuesday, October 23rd 1000 a.m.-7 p.m.
• One day only best to go after school

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES

• Nov. 13 - In-service on how to apply
• On-line Nov. 24 to deadline Feb.1, 2013
• Transcripts are sent electronically
• Verification Amendment forms are mailed to your
  house

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES

• 95.00 - by one of
• Certified Cheque
• Money Order
• Visa or Mastercard
• Up to 5 choices on the application
• 3 choices maximum at one College
• Applications available in early October

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THEN WHAT

• Colleges will contact you to schedule
• testing days
• portfolio presentations
• orientation times
• interviews
• Conditional Offers of Admission
• as early as Feb 1
• accept offer on-line

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WHAT DO YOU DO NOW ???

• Start your research
• Set up a file SAVE EVERYTHING !!
• See your Guidance Counsellor
• Visit the Colleges
• Go to CIP after school
• Attend the BA Fair Nov. 7th 600 830 pm
• Read all documents CAREFULLY