Preparing for College and University
Applications
October 4, 2012
J.Rees
Admission to College and University
• Grades
• Prerequisite courses
• Additional Admission Criteria
Start with the student’s:
•interests
•strengths
•Activities during their spare time
• Praise their achievements and help
identify their skill sets.
Expand the opportunities:
Teens should
•Explore a variety of courses and experiences during high
school.
•Focus on “what you want to try” instead of “what you want
to be.”
• Use the time in high school to explore a variety of career
options.
Build a portfolio
Develop a personal portfolio for the
workplace, or for college/university
applications.
• Include references from teachers,
coaches, employers, and community
leaders, and examples of your personal
achievements.
Recognize the importance of setting
directions for the future by:
• Consider
long-range
planning options.
• Research job
opportunities.
• Set aside time for
reflection and discussion
Explore a variety of careers
• Check
out the YRDSB guidance web site at
http://www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
• Investigate career resources.
• Surf the internet career exploration pages.
• Talk to friends, neighbours and business contacts who
have jobs that might be of interest.
Build your skill sets
• Required
skills for postsecondary education and
employment: literacy, numeracy, positive attitude,
team work, critical thinking skills.
• Enhance these skills through school and work
experiences.
Opportunities at School
• Workplace, Apprenticeship
& Skilled Trades Destination
• The OYAP program –
students earn high school
credits and hours towards
their apprenticeship in a
trade.
• For more information,
contact Mrs. Davis or the
the Guidance Department
Cooperative Education & Other
Learning
Cooperative Education
ICE International Cooperative
Education - Ecuador
OYAP Ontario Youth Apprenticeship
Take Advanced Placement Courses
• Designed for highly motivated students
• Achievement – earn credit or advanced
placement at University
• Preparation – develop better study habits,
improve writing skills, sharpen problem
solving skills
• Confidence – tackle academic challenges
Advanced Placement Courses
ENG3UE – Language and Composition
ENG4UE- Literature and Composition
FIF4UE – French Immersion
MCV4UE- Calculus AB
SCH4UE – Chemistry
Specialist High Skills Major
(SHSM)
• At Trudeau we are offering a
Business sector SHSM
Expand the skills by:
Planning for post secondary
destinations.
College Panel Presentation
• October 15, 2012
– College Panel Presentation and Mini Fair
– Seneca, Centennial, George Brown, Georgian,
Sheridan and Humber
– 12:15 – 1:30
– Library
– In-school field trip, see Guidance for the field trip
form
Ontario College Information Fair 2012
• THE DIRECT ENERGY CENTRE, EXHIBITION PLACE
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL TRADE CENTRE) TORONTO, ON
• ONTARIO COLLEGE INFORMATION FAIR
OCTOBER 23, 2012
• Field Trip for grade 12s – see Mrs. Forrest for more information
University and College Visits 2012
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Brock University
Carlton University
Dalhousie
Durham College
George Brown College
Humber College
King’s College (Western)
McMaster University
O.U.I.T.
OCAD
Queen’s University
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Ryerson University
Seneca College
University of Guelph
University of Guelph at Humber
University of Lakehead
Nippissing University
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
University of Western University
of Western(Ivey School of
Business)
• University of Windsor
• Wilfrid Laurier University
• York University
Professional Programs
• Presented by the University of Toronto
– December 11, 2012
– Pierre Elliott Trudeau H.S Library
– 7:00 p.m.
– Medical school, dentistry rehabilitation
sciences
College Destination
• Community college programs
provide a valuable combination of
academic and practical/technical
skills training for a specific career
• There are almost 600 programs to
choose from at Ontario’s
community colleges including
Business Administration, Biomedical
Technology, Computer Animation,
Engineering Technology, Paramedic,
and Social Worker
Applying to College
• http://www.ontariocolleges.ca
Additional Requirements for College Applicants
Applying to University
www.ouac.on.ca
Additional Entrance Criteria
• portfolio, interview, audition, supplementary
application, or letter of reference
• http://www.electronicinfo.ca/en/page.php?id
=51
Samples of written additional criteria
• Personal Statement of Experience (PSE)
Queens
• Supplementary Admission Forms (SAF) UTSC
• Admission Information Form (AIF) Waterloo
• Applicant Profile
Moodle for Graduating PETHS students
• Search scholarships – Information session was
September 19, 2012 – view the slides from this session
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• Program and Application Information
• Enrolment Key
2216pethsGRAD*
(Your son or daughter will need to enroll for parents to access this moodle –
you will need their login and password!)