Planning for University 2015 Presentation

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1 Planning for University 2015 Presentation

2 Admission Requirements For Ontario Universities You Need: 30 Credits 40 Hours of Volunteer Service & OSSLT SIX Grade 12 U or M level courses (one of which must be ENG4U1) For some specialty programs, specific Science or Math credits may be required

3 Admission Requirements Continued Arts degrees generally do not require a grade twelve Math or Science credit (although some elementary Teacher s Colleges require a grade 12 U-level Math) Most Science degrees require 2 4U Math courses, and 2 4U Science courses (SNC4M is NOT accepted in place of a required Science course) Also, check to see if calculus must be one of the math courses, or if any two math courses are accepted. Business degrees may require 2 math courses and MHF and MCV are often specified. Specific schools will have other application requirements (e.g. Queen s PSE) which can be found on the einfo website.

4 MyBlueprint.ca Clearly outlines prerequisites for different programs and schools in Canada Allows you to enter your high school courses to see which programs you are eligible for (College, University, Apprenticeship, Workplace) Budget feature lets you see the cost of College/University.

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6 Get your IPP to 100%; assess your post-secondary options.

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9 An online information guide about Ontario university programs, admission requirements and additional resources

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14 Admission Averages You DO NOT APPLY for early admission. Early offers may be made if your grade 11 marks were strong. You will retain the offer if your grade 12 marks meet the University s minimum average as stated in your acceptance letter. Offers are based on the average of your top 6 grade 12 U/M marks any prerequisite courses must be included in this average. Every program and University has its own minimum admission average. Each University has different rules about repeated courses and upgraded marks in this calculation.

15 Levels Are Important Did you know? If you wanted to enter the Powerline Technician program at Algonquin College the required prerequisites are Grade 12 English and Grade 12 Math. The following two students would be assessed as having equal prerequisites for this program, and the student on the right side might end up on the waiting list! Student A Student B MAP4C1 92 % MHF4U1-75% ENG4C1-94 % ENG4U1-77% SPH4C1-88 % SPH4U1-72%

16 Consider Employment Outcomes in Combination with Post-secondary Education Planning Grad employment rates How employment relates to graduates fields of study Top occupations and graduation rates Google Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and click on Labour Market

17 Post-Graduate Certificates One-year certificates after completing a diploma or degree Do a CREDENTIAL SEARCH at ontariocolleges.ca

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19 Let Us Know. about any night school and on-line courses that you are taking; we need to make sure these courses get onto your university application Check your latest status sheet for summer school entries; make sure they are there

20 Types of Degrees Undergraduate Degrees: (3 year General or 4 year Honours) Graduate Degree: must have Undergraduate Degree first Master s Degree: taken after Graduate Degree (i.e. M.A. - Master of Arts, M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration) Doctorate: taken after Master s Program (i.e. Ph.D.) Professional: (i.e. L.L.B. Lawyer)

21 Undergraduate Degrees Note that similar university programs may have different names; for example: Commerce, Business, & Business Administration Physical Education, Kinesiology, & Human Kinetics

22 Consecutive/Concurrent Teacher education programs can be either consecutive or concurrent Consecutive - two year degree program after undergraduate is completed i.e. B.Sc. followed by B.Ed. Concurrent program is combined with undergraduate degree and takes 4/5 years to complete Consider the job market in your research too

23 Collaborative Degrees Collaborative degrees offer a degree with a college and university experience Minimum 4 year program start as skills-based (College) then become more theory-based i.e. York-Seneca-Georgian Collaborative BScN (nursing) i.e. Algonquin-Carleton Collaborative BIT

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25 University Earn credits while doing a paid job Great option for financing your education Gain career specific experience, training and networking opportunities Entry level mark cutoffs are generally higher Second year co-op may be an option at some schools lists co-op programs available

26 Degrees in Demand: Offered By Colleges! Historically only Universities offered 4-year degree programs but now Colleges do too! The degree credential is the SAME as that earned at a University. Degree programs at Colleges allow you to develop career-specific, hands-on skills in addition to acquiring academic theory. Check out college websites for more details

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28 Campus Visits or School Visits Campus tours are a good way of seeing the University campus and getting answers to any questions you may have; consider visiting campuses on holidays or weekends Dates and times of University visits to Eastview are in the handout you will receive at the conclusion of the assembly

29 A New Opportunity!!

30 MACLEANs presents Student Life Expo Metro Toronto Convention Centre October :00-5:00 You will all receive free admission!

31 Ontario Universities Fair Metro Toronto Convention Centre FREE ADMISSION, FREE GIVEAWAYS & SCHOLARSHIPS Friday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. 5p.m.

32 Universities Outside Ontario University Fair Metro Toronto Convention Centre Sunday, Oct 4 th 1:00-5:00 p.m. Check out website above for details!

33 Closer to Home University Information St. Pete s, Monday, October 19th from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Mock Lecture, Lakehead University, Orillia Campus; date TBD. Several Grade 12 classrooms will be invited to participate once we have a date. If you are interested please let Ms. McIntyre know.

34 Have an IEP? Take a recent copy of your IEP and shop around at schools of interest Ask what accommodations they offer students, such as: -assistive technology -scribes -copies of lecture notes -other accommodations listed on IEP

35 JVIS Don t know what you want to do? Try the Jackson Vocational Interest Survey (JVIS) to see which program/career is right for you. (See Guidance for a password starting next week )

36 MyBlueprint Also Has an Interest Survey:

37 Before You Come to Guidance Do Some RESEARCH! Research individual University websites, Eastview s Guidance webpage, the einfo site, etc. Make sure you have all the prerequisites (MyBlueprint.ca) Check University course calendars they are available online

38 S.A.T. s and Applying to U.S. Schools Talk to Mr. Carl in Guidance if you are interested in applying to a university in the United States Make sure you have all the required courses in some cases they are different than Ontario University requirements

39 Cost of Studying at University Approximate 2015/16 Costs: University Tuition $ $9000 (varies depending on program) Room and Board $8500 $10,500 (less for room or food only) Off-Campus Living Varies Books and Supplies $700 - $1500 Personal Expenses $2200 or more Transportation Varies Total Cost for One Year: $16,800 23,200 Source:

40 Financial Assistance OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) You must be accepted into a university before you can apply for OSAP There will be an OSAP workshop held in April listen to the announcements for details

41 Financial Assistance Continued SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES Plan to attend a workshop on scholarships and bursaries in the library on: Wed, Sept. 30 th (Period 3) Thurs, Oct 1 nd (Period 4) Thurs, Oct pm both students and parents are welcome (in the Café)

42 University Applications See the Bulletin Board Across from Guidance for a Summary Applications are done online at Application to three Universities or three programs is $140 (maximum is two programs at any one school) Each University or program thereafter is $47 University Application due date is: January 13 th, 2016

43 A confidential PIN # is required to apply to universities in Ontario. PIN # s will be distributed to Grade 12s in mid-november. (Please do not have your parents call Guidance to inquire about PIN distribution; we will have them to you ASAP.) Application Help Sessions are available December 15 th, 16 th, 17 th (both lunches) You need your credit card information to complete your application (deadline is January 13 th ); plan to attend the Help Sessions!

44 After Eastview You will each be given a resource booklet entitled After Eastview. Please DO NOT lose this booklet. It contains month by month directions on what you should be doing to get ready for your postsecondary life After Eastview. It also lists important dates for University/College visits, and other important dates to remember.

45 GRAD CHECKS Beginning next week you will receive a Guidance appointment slip to invite you to your one-on-one graduation review with your guidance counselor. Please try and have some research done and bring any questions you may have. This important meeting will help ensure you are on track to meet your graduation goals.

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48 Please stack the chairs before you leave THANK-YOU!!!