Post Secondary Options
Guidance Department
Bur Oak Secondary School
What’s after BOSS:
Post Secondary Options
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Apprenticeship
College
University
Workplace
Travel
Military
Additional courses
Post Secondary Destinations
2%
5%
5%
12%
University
College
Workplace
Apprenticeship
Returning
76%
Apprenticeship
• Earn while you learn
• 85% of the learning is on the job
▫ taught one-on-one by a journeyperson already
trade certified
• 15% of the learning is in apprenticeship courses
▫ taught at a local community college
• Talk with the co-op department if you are
considering entering an apprenticeship program
or want more information
College
• Combine theoretical and applied learning
• Often prepares for employment in such areas as:
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Applied Arts (e.g. animation, design, media)
Business (e.g marketing, accounting, supply chain management)
Community Services (social service worker, early childhood educator)
Health and Human Services (fitness, nursing, veterinary technician)
Technology (chemical laboratory technician, electronic design,
electronics engineering technician)
• May be a transition pathway: General Arts and
Science Program for two years and then transfer to
University (check transfer agreements)
Diploma Programs
• Two or three years of study
• Usually requires:
▫ Graduation from high school
▫ Grade 12 English (U or C level)
▫ Senior level courses
• Some programs require specific courses like:
▫ Grade 11 or 12 science
▫ Math
 Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology OR any grade 12
math OR grade 11 Functions
Entrance Requirements for
Diploma Programs
• Averages are usually 65% or above (including co-op)
▫ Highly competitive programs are much higher
• Prerequisite courses marks are included
• Often prefer a good grade in College English and Math
courses instead of a mediocre grade at the University
level
College Degree Programs
• Earn a degree at a university
▫ Some are considered “applied” degrees
▫ Many degree programs qualify for graduate studies and
professional schools (law school, medical school, teacher’s college)
• 4 years of academic study and practical experience
• Requires 6 grade 12 U or M courses
• Examples:
▫ Bachelor of Film and Television (Sheridan College)
▫ Bachelor of Aviation (Seneca College)
▫ Bachelor of Applied Business (George Brown College)
Joint College/University
Programs
• Earn a degree and a diploma at the same time in four
years
▫ Involves a partnership between a college and university
• Admission requires 6 grade 12 U or M level courses
• Examples:
▫ New Media or Journalism at U of T
Scarborough/Centennial College
▫ Nursing at Ryerson/George Brown
▫ Kinesiology at University of Guelph/Humber College
▫ Medical Radiation Sciences at McMaster/Mohawk College
▫ Broadcast – Television at York/Seneca
University
WHY?
• specific career goals that require a university
education
• passion for theoretical and conceptual learning
WHO is university for?
• Someone who….
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enjoys conceptual course material and theoretical
learning
is able to complete most course work independently
able to understand, read, review, and complete
assignments independently (very little professor support)
has a minimum 75% average in 6 “U” or “M” courses,
including prerequisites
Entrance Requirements
• Based on top six grade 12 “U” or “M” level courses
▫ Prerequisite courses are included
▫ Every university calculates averages slightly differently
 Repeated or non-day school courses may be treated
differently
• Some programs state minimum course averages
▫ e.g. 70% in ENG4U or MHF4U
• Offers you receive during this year are conditional
▫ offers will state averages you must maintain at the end of
the school year
Supplementary Applications
• A written application some university programs
require in addition to your OUAC application
• Deadlines are firm
• Provide references or proofreaders enough time
to support you
• If emails are required, be professional
• If it’s optional, do it!
• Sometimes transcripts are required
▫ Provide at least 2 days notice to guidance
▫ One is complimentary, $2 each thereafter
College Applications
• Ontario Colleges Application Centre (OCAS)
▫ Login by creating your own username and
password
• Apply by February 1, 2015 for equal
consideration
▫ rolling acceptances afterwards if programs have not
filled
• Highly competitive applications start sooner
(website opens in early October)
▫ child and youth worker, electrician apprenticeship,
fitness and health promotion, medical laboratory
technician, physiotherapy assistant
College Application Fees
Base Application Fee:
(for five program choices)
$95
Method of payment: Credit card and online
banking
You can apply to a maximum of three program
choices at any one college
WE NEED YOUR PERMISSION TO SHARE
INFORMATION WITH OCAS!
Important Dates for College
• November 24, 2014—Earliest day college may
acknowledge your application
• February 1, 2015 – Application deadline for
equal consideration AND earliest release of
offers by the colleges
• May 1, 2015 – Confirm your offer of admission
• June 15, 2015– You may be required to make a
tuition deposit
University Application Details
• All application made through Ontario University
Application Centre (OUAC 101)
• You must login with an assigned PIN
• OUAC is responsible for:
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collecting marks from high schools
distributing marks to universities
sending applications
listing offers of admissions
WE NEED YOUR PERMISSION TO SHARE
INFORMATION WITH OUAC!
University Application Fees
Base Application Fee:
(for three program choices)
$140
Additional choice Fee:
$ 47
Method of payment: Credit card and online banking
You can apply to a maximum of three program choices
at any one university
PIN Numbers
• PIN numbers will be distributed in late
November
• Keep your PIN number confidential
• Apply online at OUAC by January 14, 2015
▫ DO NOT LEAVE APPLICATIONS TO THE LAST
MINUTE
 Anticipate website issues and holiday closures
Important Dates for University
• January 14, 2015 (11:59 p.m.) – Last day to
apply online
• May 28, 2015– Latest date to receive
university decision – conditional offers, refusals
or deferrals pending more information
• June 1, 2015 – Recommended date by which
students should respond to an offer of admission
or make a financial commitment
Making Informed Decisions
• Research online:
▫ electronicinfo.ca
▫ ontariocolleges.ca
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View school books and calendars
Attend presentations at Bur Oak
Attend open houses, preview days, and tours
After conducting your own research,
discuss interests and goals with parents,
teachers, and guidance counselors
Community Hour Completion
• Final deadline to complete 40 hours is May 31st
if you wish to graduate in June
Submission of Grades
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Gr 11 marks and demographic info:
Gr 12 semester 1 final marks:
Gr 12 semester 2 midterm marks:
Gr 12 final marks:
November
February
April
July
• All marks (day school, night school, virtual
school, private school) are submitted
• Be aware of full disclosure dates
Dropping Classes
• MUST remain a full time student
▫ 3 courses per semester
• Scheduled courses will not be dropped in order
to take it in night school, e-learning, or private
school
Private School
• Before making commitments at a private school
please fill out the green Private School
Declaration Form from Guidance
▫ Do not assume the course will be dropped from
your timetable
• It is your responsibility to ensure that your final
private school grade is submitted to Guidance
three days prior to graduation
• We cannot submit midterm marks for private
school
Paying for School: College
• Tuition varies greatly depending on program of study
• Talk with your family to plan how you will afford
post secondary
Paralegal
Animation
Apprenticeship
Tuition
$3600
$8300
$3700
Books & Supplies
$1500
$1500
$1500
Transportation
$1000
$1000
$1000
Meals on Campus
$1000
$1000
$1000
Miscellaneous
$500
$500
$500
$7,600
$12,300
$7,700
Expense
Total
* apprentices are paid for
their work placement;
carpenters earn about
$44,650 a year
Paying for School: University
Talk with your family to figure out how you can afford
to go to school
Expense
Living at
Home
Living
Away
Tuition
$7000
$7000
Books & Supplies
$1500
$1500
Transportation
$1000
Varies
Residence
$0
$5500
Meals on Campus
$1000
$4500
Miscellaneous
$500
$500+
Total
$11,000
$19,000+
Finding the Funds
• Automatic school entrance scholarships
• Grades can be worth thousands of dollars!!!
• Apply for scholarships and bursaries
• Check the guidance website for useful links
• Check college/university websites for information
• Apply for OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance
Program)
• Available in May
• Begin saving money – part-time and summer jobs
• RESP – Registered Educational Savings Plan
• Aim to reduce your debt load while in school!
Understanding Scholarships
Entrance
• Based on grades – varies by university and college
• Minimum average is 80% - they don’t round up!
• Renewable – varies based on school and grades
Other Scholarships
• Check the bulletin board outside guidance and the
guidance website
• Get applications in early!
Graduation Awards
• 10 awards, $150-$250 each
• Awards are based on teacher nominations
Upcoming Events at BOSS
• University Mini Fair — Fri., Oct. 3
▫ Atrium periods 3 and 4
• GTA Day — Tues., Oct. 28
▫ Post secondary school presentations (periods 1 and 2)
▫ students will submit presentation preferences closer
to the date
• Non-GTA visits – throughout Oct. and Nov.
▫ Students MUST sign up in guidance to attend
▫ Students without tickets will NOT be admitted into
info sessions
Other Supports
• Attend the Applying to College workshop
• Attend the scholarship and OSAP presentations
• Meet with counsellors to review your post
secondary plans and CCS (credit counselling
summary)
• Contact post secondary schools with specific
questions and concerns
Stay in touch with Guidance
• Follow guidance at @BOSSguidance
Stay in touch with Guidance
• Receive reminders and important updates on your
cell phone or email inbox
TEXT
E-MAIL
OR
Send an empty email to
bossgu@mail.remind.com
Text @bossgu to
(289)-277-0545
Grad Pictures
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Pay a sitting fee (approximately $30)
Stay tuned for announcements
Miss your appointment?
Photo proofs distributed at school
Optional purchase
Composite in June
Final Facts
• Form to give us permission to share info with
OCAS and OUAC—return to Guidance asap
• Package including dates for visits, open houses,
dates, tips
Closing Thoughts
• Assume responsibility for your future!
▫ Get organized!
• Create realistic multiple plans (Plan A, B and C)
• Send in your application before the Winter
Break
• Show up for auditions, interviews, or portfolio
presentations on time
• Visit and Tour
• Think finances
• Keep working hard at your studies