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College andUniversity
InformationAssembly
Lawrence Park C.I._______________________________
Fall Presentation 2015
After this year… where to?
Remember post
secondary education
is more than just
taking courses!
Yes we know Grade 12 is heavy!
It will seem like you are carrying an extra
load…
…but planning and researching takes
time
THINGS YOU
NEED TO KNOW
What about a gap year? You could:
• Explore the world
• Work
• Volunteer
• Attend a semestered school to complete your credits or upgrade a course
Of course there is post-secondary education:
• College
• University
• Apprenticeship programs
• A collaborative program e.g. College/University partnership
#10: Consider Your Options
• What programs interest you?
• Would an applied degree with coop opportunities in a college be better for you?
• Which subjects are you good at? Build on your strengths
• Do you want to stay at home or go away? Does class size matter?
• Check the admission requirements and what you will be studying.
• Don’t only research your “dream” schools… have a variety of options… include some “sure things”, and always have a backup plan
• Meet your new best friends www.myblueprint.ca (activation code: lparkci) and www.ouac.on.ca and www.ocas.ca
#9: Choose wisely…University dropout rate is at an all-time high…
don’t become a statistic
• Ontario Universities Fair, Sept. 25th – 27th
10:00 – 5:00, Metro Convention Centre
• Ontario College Information Fair, Oct 19th, 5:00-9 and October 20th 10-3 Direct Energy Centre, CNE
• Gap Years- Go Global Expo and Go Abroad Fairs, Oct 4th, Metro Convention Centre
• Pathways Fair, Oct 15th LPCI, 6pm
#8: Go to the Fairs
• Send an email with your full name in the subject line to [email protected] to get on the list and check your email regularly. [check LPCI website for address]
• Check the Guidance Info Screen outside of Guidance
• Check www.lawrenceparkci.ca/guidance for notices
#7: Get Connected
#6: Attend College/University Presentations
Ask About:• Programs• Admission
Requirements• Supplementary
Applications• Career Directions• Co-op• Campus Life• Get a business card!
#5: Show me the $MONEY$
• Attend Scholarship meeting on Thursday in the Library
and check out Financial Aid websites
• University/College Calendars
• Scholarship Bulletin Board
• Grad email
• Scholarship websites – Guidance tab of LPCI website
• High School Diploma (OSSD): 30 Credits, successful literacy test, 40 hours of community service
For University:• 6 Grade 12 U or M courses
– Gr. 12 English (ENG4U) plus– 5 additional 4U/4M courses
• Each program may determine prerequisite 4U/M courses as well as a minimum average . (Note: actual cutoffs may be higher)
For College:• OSSD• Check myblueprint or Ontario College Application Service
website for additional requirements.
#4: Check your Facts: Graduation Requirements
WHAT DO YOU NEED?• Personal Student Profile• Essays• Supplemental
Applications• Reference letters• Interviews• Auditions• Admission test• Portfolio• Resume• Video• Audition tape (CDs)
WHEN DO YOU NEED IT?• Check calendars and
websites for deadlines
• Institutions outside Ontario have different deadlines!!!
• U.S. & beyond have independent application systems and requirements (SAT). Contact your Guidance Counsellor immediately!
#3 AND… Get the Details
DEADLINES…DEADLINES…DEADLINES
#3 AND… Get the Details (cont’d)
WHERE CAN YOU FIND IT?• www.myblueprint.ca
– Activation code “lparkci”
• www.electronicinfo.ca
• Guidance office course calendars
• www.collegeboard.com for U.S. schools
• www.ouac.on.ca for Ontario applications
“I DIDN’T KNOW” DOESN’T WORK!
#2: READY…1. Send your email to
[email protected] with your name in the Subject line
2. Carefully check your credit counselling summary to confirm you are on track to meet graduation requirements
3. Check your email filters
4. ESPECIALLY if you are in 12X – be sure to check the Guidance Info Screen, the announcement board; the LP website and your email regularly
5. If you have questions, email your Guidance Counsellor
HOW TO READ YOUR CCS…continued
• Do your research!• Work hard in class so that all your
plans can happen• It’s YOUR future – step up and take
responsibility• Ask for help when you need it!
#1: GO!
A Post-Secondary Future
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