College WorkshopCraig Kielburger Secondary School 2014
What Do I Want To Do?
The toughest The toughest part of applying part of applying is figuring out is figuring out what to apply what to apply for?for?
What Do I Want To Do?
Research Colleges and Programs that interest youResearch Colleges and Programs that interest you
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Compare Colleges and Programs – use the Compare Colleges and Programs – use the comparison grid sheetcomparison grid sheet
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Check out the Check out the REQUIRED coursesREQUIRED courses
Check out the Check out the RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED
courses – and take courses – and take them if you canthem if you can
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Go to Open House days, Campus Tours,Go to Open House days, Campus Tours,
or visit on your ownor visit on your own
Gather Information
ViewbooksViewbooks
CalendarsCalendarsIndependent Independent ResearchResearch
Info SheetsInfo Sheets
Organize Information
PortfolioPortfolio
BinderBinderFolderFolder
EnvelopeEnvelope
……but what you should do NOW is ORGANIZE!but what you should do NOW is ORGANIZE!
Resources
Your biggest resource is Your biggest resource is ontariocolleges.ca
Add Up the Cost
Tuition, books,
Tuition, books,
equipment, materials
equipment, materialsHousing - Housing - residence or off-
residence or off-campuscampus
Food – meal plans or
Food – meal plans or shopping on your own
shopping on your own
Transportation – car,
Transportation – car,
transit, gas, insurance,
transit, gas, insurance,
parkingparking
Add Up the Cost
Tuition Anywhere from $2,000 to $7,000
Residence $8,000 to $10,000 (depending on meal plan)
Books & Fees $1,000 to $4,000
Incidentals $1,000
College can cost anywhere from $4,000 (for an inexpensive program while living at home) to $22,000
(for an expensive program while away from home).
A good rule – count on $6,000 on average if you live at home/$16,000 on average if you live away from home
Paying For It
Summer 1
1st year College Summer 2 2nd year
College Summer 3 3rd year College
Summer Job @
$10/hour = $2840
Part-time Job
($10/hour for 15 hours
a week) = $4200
Summer Job @
$10/hour = $5680
Part-time Job
($10/hour for 15 hours
a week) = $4200
Summer Job @
$10/hour = $5680
Part-time Job
($10/hour for 15
hours a week) = $4200
RESP and/or Parent
Contribution
= $2000
RESP and/or Parent
Contribution
= $2000
RESP and/or Parent
Contribution
= $2000
Personal Savings =
$2000
For the average $16,000 College Education
Total $ from all sources = $34,800 Shortfall = $13,200
Paying For ItThere’s more money to be had!
School Based Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries Apply
ScholarshipsAwards
BursariesApply
OSAP Loans- depends on personal/family
situation $13,200/3 years = $4,400 per yearBank Loans
- works like a line of credit
Where’s the Money?
Check college websitesCheck college websites
studentawards.com
scholarshipscanada.com
Canada Student Loans – canlearn.ca
Ontario Student Assistance Program – http://
osap.gov.on.ca
RequirementsRequirements
Credit Counselling SummaryCredit Counselling Summary
Requirements
Diploma Diploma RequirementsRequirements
More RequirementsMore Requirements
MarksMarks
Required coursesRequired courses
PortfolioPortfolio
InterviewInterview
AuditionAudition
ReferencesReferences
Research programs to find out what you Research programs to find out what you need to gain acceptance;need to gain acceptance;
Remember those recommended courses?Remember those recommended courses?
Important
If you are taking a course at;If you are taking a course at;
Night SchoolNight School
Gary AllanGary Allan
On-line with ANOTHER school boardOn-line with ANOTHER school board
YOU MUST TELL MRS. ROBINYOU MUST TELL MRS. ROBIN
How to ApplyHow to Apply
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Download thisDownload this
Application User Guide
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$95 for 5 choices$95 for 5 choices
Maximum of 3 programs/collegeMaximum of 3 programs/college
ontariocolleges.caMake sure you create your own user name & password
WRITE IT DOWN
PUT IT IN A SAFE
PLACE
When to ApplyWhen to Apply
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Apply by Apply by December 31, 2014December 31, 2014
The Deadline is The Deadline is February 1, 2015February 1, 2015This is for equal consideration for Fall Progams that are This is for equal consideration for Fall Progams that are
HIGHLY COMPETITIVEHIGHLY COMPETITIVE
Have your research done before you sign in – the site will time you out, and you may not
be able to get back on for a long time.
More Important DatesMore Important Dates
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Check the website of the handbook for the TIMELINES
February 1, 2015February 1, 2015 is the earliest release of offers by is the earliest release of offers by the colleges.the colleges.
February 1, 2015February 1, 2015 is also the earliest that you can is also the earliest that you can confirm an offer of acceptance.confirm an offer of acceptance.
May 1, 2015May 1, 2015 is the deadline to confirm acceptance, is the deadline to confirm acceptance, but offers will be made after that date.but offers will be made after that date.
After You’ve AppliedAfter You’ve Applied
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Colleges will communicate with you Colleges will communicate with you DIRECTLY – either by mail or emailDIRECTLY – either by mail or email
Read all communication carefully – Read all communication carefully – make note of deadlines, and all make note of deadlines, and all those extra requirements.those extra requirements.
Regularly check your account on Regularly check your account on ontariocolleges.caontariocolleges.ca
Websites
ontariocolleges.caOntario Student Assistance Program – Ontario Student Assistance Program – http://osap.gov.on.ca/
Canada Student Loans - Canada Student Loans - canlearn.ca
studentawards.com
scholarshipscanada.com