Life Beyond Rick Hansen
Secondary School
Where will you go after you graduate?
Post-Secondary Pathway
Options
• Workplace
• Apprenticeship
College
• University
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Entering the Workplace
What should you be thinking about?
• Co-op
• Resume writing/Cover Letter
• Cold calling
• Searching the ‘Now Hiring’ job market
• Employment fairs
• Job agencies
• Interviewing
Apprenticeship
Co-op/work experience preferred – OYAP (16/16 rule)
• College – train while completing a college program
• Research at www.ontariocolleges.ca and
www.apprenticesearch.com
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Applying:
• Apply directly to an employer, union or local
committee who will support you in your
apprenticeship training
• Employment Ontario can help you with your job
search
• The employer must register the apprentice with:
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Post-Secondary Schools – College and
University
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OSSD Requirements
Transcript – updated and accurate?
Gathering Information
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Begin your research early!
Important Websites:
www.careercruising.com – Matchmaker & My Skills
Assessment
www.myblueprint.ca/peel - Career Spectrum surveys
www.ontariocolleges.ca – 5 choices
www.electronicinfo.ca – 3 choices
Things to consider:
Strengths, area of interest
Proximity to home
Cost of attending
Campus life
Work experience
Sample: College info you’ve gathered
College
Program
School/
Campus
Program
Code
Admission
Business
Admin.
(co-op)
Humber/
Lakeshore
20091
OSSD, ENG
Jan. 2016
4C/4U, Gr. 12
C/M/U math, 2
additional gr.
11/12 C/M/U
courses
Humber/
North
Toronto
02511
OSSD, ENG
Jan. 2016
4C/4U, Gr. 12
C/M/U math, 2
additional gr.
11/12 C/M/U
courses
1st choice
Business
Admin.
2nd choice
Program
Requirements Start Date
Sample: University info you’ve gathered
University
Program
School/
Campus
OUAC
Program
Code
Admission
Requirements
Degree
Business
Administration
and Financial
Mathematics
Laurier/
Waterloo
UBF
OSSD, High 80s,
ENG4U, ETS4U or
EWC4U at 70%;
MHF4U at 70%; MCV4U
at 60%. A combined
minimum average of 80%
is required in the math
courses.
BBA/BA
Laurier/
Waterloo
UB
OSSD, mid to high 80s,
One of ENG4U, ETS4U
or EWC4U at 70%;
MHF4U at 70%; one of
MCV4U or MDM4U at
60%.
BBA
1st choice
Business
Administration
(Honours)
2nd choice
College/University – Other Info
Potential Additional Requirements:
 Portfolio submissions (i.e. art programs)
- Continually update it
- Know the requirements
- Know submission deadlines
- Be prepared to discuss
 Audition dates (performance programs)
- Become aware of audition date
- Practice
 First Aid
 CPR
 Criminal Reference Check
College/University – Campus Tours
Visit post-secondary websites
(Admissions, Undergraduate Students)
 Book an appointment
 Attend tour sessions
 Attend open houses
 Go on a residence tour
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Application Dates (2015-2016)
College: October – February 1st
 University: December – January 13th
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College Applications
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October – February 1st
Visit www.ontariocolleges.ca – select ‘Apply’
5 program choices in ranked order (max. of 3 per
school)
OEN (from report card/transcript)
Complete mailing address
Payment format (credit card strongly recommended) $95
Equal consideration deadline: February 1st
Be sure to use an appropriate email address that you
check regularly!
Video – applying to Ontario Colleges
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqyTffuiaX8
University Applications
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December – January 13th (11:59 pm)
You’ll receive your PIN from Guidance
Visit www.ouac.on.ca – select ‘OUAC 101’
3 program choices in ranked order
PIN, student number, RHSS school # 938009
Complete mailing address
Payment format (credit card strongly recommended) $150 for 3 choices; $50 for each add. choice
Application deadline: January 13th
Use an appropriate email that you check regularly!
Video – applying to Ontario Universities
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=566JJIHO1Nw
College/University Applications –
Mark Transmissions
Make sure your transcript is up-to-date
and accurate
 Electronically (we take care of it)
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College/University – Offers of
Admission
College:
 Earliest offers – Feb. 1 (must confirm through
www.ontariocollege.ca)
 May 1 – deadline to confirm acceptance
University:
 Feb/March for strong candidates
 May 27 – majority of applicants will receive a response
from Ontario universities: conditional offer of admission,
refusal, deferral (must confirm through www.ouac.on.ca)
 June 1 – earliest date by which Ontario universities
require a response to an offer of admission and a financial
commitment
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Check email (even SPAM folder)
English Language Requirements
In Canada less than 5 years, may be
required to write an English Language
Proficiency Test (i.e. TOEFL)
 Application will not be considered until
test results have been received
 Research now (test dates, locations, times)
 Online practice test
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Scholarships and Bursaries
START RESEARCHING NOW
Admission averages
Application based
Websites
Your parents workplace
Complete the applications well in advance
Additional documentation may include:
recommendation/reference letters,
transcript, essays
 Courier
 Confirmation of receipt
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Scholarships and Bursaries
Websites:
 www.yconic.com
 www.scholarshipscanada.com
 www.osca.ca
 www.ontariocolleges.ca
 Rick Hansen Secondary School website
 School specific
OSAP and Financial Assistance
Apply in late April/early May
http://www.ontario.ca/education-andtraining/how-get-osap
 Apply for 30% tuition grant
http://www.ontario.ca/education-andtraining/30-off-ontario-tuition
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Upcoming Events (2015-2016)
Sept. 23-25: Ontario Universities Fair
(Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
 Oct. 17-18: Student Life Expo (Metro
Toronto Convention Centre)
 Oct. 19-20: Ontario College Information
Fair (Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place)
 Nov. 4: Pathways in Motion at RHSS
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Questions or Concerns?
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See your Guidance Counsellor