So long Port Credit S.S. …

Hello College, University and Life….

Guidance Counsellors

A-G Ms BostonH-OMs FullertonP-Z Ms Kearns

All the credits and grades you’ve earned to date.

Check all the compulsory credits you need, make sure if you are missing any to see your counsellor A.S.A.P.

Your current courses for this year.

Additional information needed to graduate: Have you passed the literacy test? Have you completed any community hours (40 needed for graduation)?

This outlines compulsory and optional credits you’ve earned and what you can earn by June 2014.

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS

ENG 4U+

5 Gr.12 U/M CoursesAverages are calculated using your

top 6U/M courses including ENG 4U and any program pre-requisites

Admission Requirements

• Electronic infowww.electronicinfo.ca

Application Procedure

November 2013 – January 20141. Pick up your PIN number in Guidance in

late November (when you hear the announcement)

2. www.ouac.on.ca3. Choose 3 programs4. Pay $130 (additional programs + $44 each)5. PCSS sends transcripts electronically6. Wait for Offers of Acceptance (Feb – May)

Early Acceptance can happen in December 2013!

What marks?

Acceptance based on:

Semester One FINAL &Semester Two MID-TERM

Look Here

OUAC Deadline

January 15th 2014

Tuition $ 6,000 - $12,000Books 1,000 - 2,500Residence & Meal Plan 9,000 - 10,000Other fees 1,000Transportation 1,000 .

avg. $18,000 - $25,000 per year

Costs (estimated)

COLLEGEAPPLICATIONS

ENG4C or 4U+

Program-specific Courses(Grade 11 or 12, U/C/M)

Admission Requirements

Application Procedure

November 2013 – February 20141. www.ontariocolleges.ca2. Choose 5 programs (max. 3 per college)

3. Pay $954. PCSS sends transcripts electronically5. Wait for Offers of Acceptance (Feb – May)

What marks?

Acceptance based on:

Semester One FINAL &Semester Two MID-TERM

What marks?

Highly Competitive Programs

Colleges will use Grade 11 FINAL marks if you have not completed a Grade 12 required course in semester one.

Eg. Nursing, Vet Tech, Paramedic, Game Programming, Graphic Design, ECE, Dental Hygiene, etc.

SPOILER ALERT!

Deadline

February 1st 2014

For equal consideration

Costs

Tuition $2,100Books 1,200Living Expenses 5,000Other fees 1,000Transportation 1,200

avg. $10,500 per year

Generally – completion of a two year diploma, with marks over 70%, will grant you admission into the 2nd year of a comparable university program.

Ontario Counsel on Articulation and Transfer

www.ONTransfer.caSearch for “articulation agreements” for your specific

college.

College to University Transfer

MORE GREAT INFORMATION

• Peel DSB sends marks directly to OUAC and OCAS at various times of the year

• You do not determine what marks are sent and what marks are used for acceptances

• Make sure you have the proper pre-requisites for the program to which you are applying

• YES, grade 11 marks are sent when applying!

Transmission of Grades

Are All Marks Considered Equal?

• YES! Summer school, Night school and Day school marks are all considered the same

• Marks at night school 2nd semester are all sent at the same time as daytime semester schools

• If you take a course with the Catholic Board or other institution you must provide guidance with your final report

Other Information

• Some universities/colleges may ask you to fill out a supplementary application about yourself (i.e. your interests, likes, reason for applying)

• You may need to do a test, audition, present a portfolio, or attend an interview

• Some programs may need a criminal record check or even First Aid/CPR qualifications

Prioritizing Your Choices Does it matter which order I place my choices?

• For the most part, NO! Where there are exceptions the institutions are required to state this in their literature

• Best to prioritize your choices in the order that are important to you

• Ordering in this way provides universities and colleges with valuable information

Financial AidOntario Student Assistance Program–osap.gov.on.ca–Application opens in June–Deadline: within 45 days of starting your post-

secondary program–Receive half of $ at the start and remainder

halfway through the school year –Repayments starts 6 months after graduation

Student Loans from Banks–Contact your local branch

Scholarships & Bursaries

Scholarships–Entrance & Application–Various Criteria (academic, extra-curricular, financial need)

• www.peelschools.org/students/scholarships• www.ontarioscholarships.ca• www.scholarshipscanada.com• www.studentawards.com

Bursaries–Entrance awards by school–Academic & Needs based

APPRENTICESHIP

1. Pre-apprenticeship Program at College

- Build skill base and knowledge of trade- Connect to potential employers eg. Conestoga College ~ Auto Service Technician

Humber College ~ Plumbing Cambrian College ~ HVAC

2. Direct entry via employerwww.apprenticesearch.ca

Apprenticeship Options

Some Final Thoughts

• Take the time to review your application before final submission

• Do not use nicknames • Create a suitable email address• OUAC and OCAS will not proceed with your

application until payment is made• Make a copy of your final choices for your records• Keep your passwords in a safe place and all your

information sent in a file

University Applications DUEJanuary 15th 2014

College Applications DUEFebruary 1st 2014

Key Dates