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 Grade 12 year will look like for you and how wewe can work together to planplan & supportsupport your post secondary goalsgoals.

Communication

@SinclairGuidanc

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.

Why Plan

Ontario Ministry of Education •Grade 10 Careers Class•Individual Pathways Plan (IPP)•34 Credit Threshold

Personally•Reduce your Stress•Success in school

Post Secondary OptionsPost Secondary Options Workplace GAP YEAR

Apprenticeship College

G.A.S. Program University

Gap Year

Travel Internship Volunteer

Rotary International Americorps City Year

Benefits vs Costs

ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships

Earn while you learn! There are over 140 skilled trades in OntarioDetails:

Must first find an employer to hire find an employer to hire and train youand train you

Training agreement signed - prepared by an Apprenticeship Branch consultant (MTCU)

90% training is practical on-the-job 10% is theoretical in-class

Important Research Tools 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

What you may have done so far?? Careers Class Research

Grade 10/11 Option Selection Seminar Research

University Info www.electronicinfo.ca

College Info www.ontariocolleges.ca

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)

UniversitiesUniversities

2121 in Ontario

66 in our area

90 different undergraduate degrees MANY CAMPUSES!

Gather Your InformationSinclair Hosts a University Fair

Ontario Universities – Oct 8th

Students select their presentation on our Sinclair website

Applying to University?

University Info www.electronicinfo.ca Six Grade 12 U/M for admissions

Coop cannot count even if attached to a U.

Application SeminarsNovember 24th (Each period + After

School)

Equal Consideration Dates for ApplyingJan 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.

Special Information

Application Fees $140 basic 3 choices PLUS

$47/choice above initial 3 choicesi.e. 5 total choices: 140+94 =

$234

Extra Requirements – Your school will communicate with you directly. Personal Statements, Auditions, Specific Tests, etc..

When do I get accepted?

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.

Colleges in OntarioColleges in Ontario

2828 in total

66 in our area

Over 900900 career choices! HUNDREDSHUNDREDS of diplomadiploma, certificatecertificate and degreedegree programs Connected Education MANY CAMPUSES!

Gather Your InformationSinclair Hosts College Representatives Individual Lunch Presentations (Twitter, TV, Guidance)

Applying to College?

College Info www.ontariocolleges.ca Program specific

i.e. Paramedic (ENG4C1,MAP4C1, SBI3C1, SCH4C1)

Highly Competitive Program ChartMarks required above the minimum!!

Application SeminarsNovember 25th - Library

Application Fees $95 for 5 choices of programs

Special Information

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..

When do I get accepted? 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.

Easy Street Now? Not Yet!!

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.

Returning to Sinclair?!?

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.

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

Financial InformationFinancial Information

Tuition $2600 $6 to 9,000$6 to 9,000 Ancillary Fees 1500 $1500 $1500

Books/supplies $2 – 3,300 $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

Sources of Money

Savings Loans – OSAP/Lines of Credit Bursaries Employment (work/study) Athletics Scholarships

Scholarships 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!!!

OSAP

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.

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