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NEPEAN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2007 GRAD ASSEMBLY. HANDOUTS TODAY: INFO COMPASS.101 COLLEGE GUIDE IMPORTANT DATES WEBSITES. TODAY: Career Information Apprenticeship Application Process for College & University in Ontario and Out of Province Finances - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
NEPEAN HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2007
GRAD ASSEMBLY
HANDOUTS TODAY:
INFO
COMPASS.101
COLLEGE GUIDE
IMPORTANT DATES
WEBSITES
TODAY:1. Career Information2. Apprenticeship 3. Application
Process for College & University inOntario andOut of Province
4. Finances5. Responsibilities6. Questions
• www.careercruising.com – username: ottawa, password: 26280
• www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/career• http://careermatters.tvo.org• www.jobfutures.ca• www.schoolfinder.com• www.electronicinfo.ca
WEBSITES FOR CAREER INFORMATION AND EXPLORATION
WEBSITES FOR CAREER INFORMATION AND EXPLORATION
• www.edu.gov.on.ca/skills.html• www.tradeability.ca• www.careersintrades.ca• www.apprenticetrades.ca• www.promotingskilledtrades.co
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WEBSITES FOR APPRENTICESHIP CAREERSWEBSITES FOR APPRENTICESHIP CAREERS
Students with Learning Disabilities have access to all accommodations and provisions that have been provided in high school through their IEP
LD Students in University/CollegeLD Students in University/College
Algonquin College offers full time computer and in-class support to all LD students in their programs
Ottawa and Carleton Universities coordinate with all faculties to ensure that students are given every accommodation to which they are entitled for classes, seminars and exams
What’s OfferedWhat’s Offered
• Degree• 3 to 4 years• OSSD• 6 Gr.12 U or M• OUAC• $100 for 3
•Diploma•2 to 3 years•OSSD•ENG4C + Prereqs.•OCAS•$85 for 5 choices
Universities CollegesUniversities CollegesUniversities CollegesUniversities Colleges
Collaborative Degrees: Algonquin/Ottawa U…Nursing Algonquin/Carleton…Information
Technology
Articulations: Algonquin/Carleton…Info Tech/ECE/Commerce/SW
New at Algonquin: Applied Degrees…Interior Design, E-Business, Photonics
Brock OCAD Waterloo Carleton Ottawa WesternGuelph Queen’s SW LaurierLakehead RMC WindsorLaurentian Ryerson YorkMcMaster Toronto UOITNipissing Trent
Ontario UniversitiesOntario UniversitiesOntario UniversitiesOntario Universities
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Class of 2006 Top 8 UniversitiesClass of 2006 Top 8 Universities
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Ottawa GuelphCarleton McGillQueen’s McMasterDalhousie
Toronto
COMPASS.101 for Ontario Secondary School Students
Applying On-line
to Ontario’s Universities
Applying On-line
to Ontario’s Universities
www.ouac.on.ca/101/
www.ouac.on.ca/101/
Ontario Universities’Application Centre
Before using COMPASS.101 you will need:
ChecklistChecklistChecklistChecklist
a PIN (Personal Identification Number)
a school numbera student numbera list of your researched options
a PIN (Personal Identification Number)
a school numbera student numbera list of your researched options
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PIN (Personal Id #)
School Number
Student Number
Step 1: Your COMPASS Access Step 1: Your COMPASS Access CodesCodesStep 1: Your COMPASS Access Step 1: Your COMPASS Access CodesCodesYour guidance counsellor will give you a confidential letter containing your access codes in late October:
These numbers allow you to access your COMPASS.101 application.
These numbers allow you to access your COMPASS.101 application.
Your PIN is confidential!
Don’t share it with anyone
else!
Your PIN is confidential!
Don’t share it with anyone
else!
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Read INFO and the COMPASS.101 Companion Booklet.
Check out www.electronicinfo.ca, univ. websites, UIP, tours and visits.
Talk to counsellors, family, teachers and friends.
Write down your program choices and codes and keep them handy.
You can use the Fast Track
option when you know the
program code.
You can use the Fast Track
option when you know the
program code.
Step 2: Step 2: Research Your University Research Your University OptionsOptions
Step 2: Step 2: Research Your University Research Your University OptionsOptions
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October/November 2006: Schools distribute INFO, COMPASS.101, and access codes (late October).
January 10, 2007: Latest date to submit completed on-line applications to the OUAC.
February 6, 2007: Recommended last day to make changes to your application to be eligible for early admission.
May 25, 2007: Latest date by which all secondary school applicants shall expect a response from an Ontario university. Such a response could be: 1) an offer of admission 2) a refusal or 3) a deferral pending the receipt of specific additional information.
May 28, 2007: Earliest date by which Ontario universities may require a response to an offer.
Step 3: Mark Your CalendarStep 3: Mark Your CalendarStep 3: Mark Your CalendarStep 3: Mark Your Calendar
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1. VISA / MasterCard: You will need the card number, expiry date and the cardholder’s name.
2. Internet / Telephone Banking: You will receive an account number from the OUAC when you submit your application.
3. Cheque / Money Order: You must send the cheque or money order by mail within two weeks of submitting your application electronically.
Paying for your applicationPaying for your applicationPaying for your applicationPaying for your applicationYou have the following three options:
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You will access the on-line application at: www.ouac.on.ca/101/
Let’s Get Started!Let’s Get Started!Let’s Get Started!Let’s Get Started!
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Algonquin Cambrian Canadore Centennial Conestoga ConfederationDurham Fanshawe FlemmingGeorge Brown Georgian HumberKemptville Lambton Loyalist Michener Mohawk Niagara Northern Ridgetown St. ClairSt. Lawrence Sault SenecaSheridan La Cite Collegiale
Ontario CollegesOntario CollegesOntario CollegesOntario Colleges
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The Ontario high school application tutorial
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Applying Online Applying Online to to
Ontario CollegesOntario Colleges
Checklist:
•Explore your college options.•Check out college websites, publications and tours.•Research program admission requirements.•Take a look at the online Program Locator (at ontariocolleges.ca) or the Ontario College Guide.•Have a valid email account.•Think of a unique username and password.•Know your Ontario Education Number (OEN).•Know your correct address and postal code.•Have a credit card number, including expiry date, (VISA, MasterCard or American Express), if you plan to pay online.
Before you get startedBefore you get startedBefore you get startedBefore you get started
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Fall 2006: Applications may be submitted on-line to OCAS as soon as they are available, in late October. OENs from Student Services required.
February 1, 2007: Equal consideration date (all applications received at OCAS by this date will be considered equally by the colleges). Earliest admission offer date for high school applicants. Earliest date to confirm an offer.
May 1, 2007: Confirmation date for acceptance of an offer of admission.
June 15, 2007: Earliest date that the colleges can require payment of tuition fees.
Important DatesImportant DatesImportant DatesImportant Dates
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•The $85 application fee is non-refundable•You can make 5 program choices, with no more than 3 choices at any one college•Submit only 1 application! Application fees paid on “duplicate” applications are non-refundable.•When you apply online OCAS receives your application immediately.•You will have your payment confirmed immediately if you pay by credit card.•You can apply 24/7 from any internet-connected (windows-based or Mac) computer with recent browser versions.
Did you know?Did you know?Did you know?Did you know?
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OCAS:
•Processes applications and transcripts and forwards information to the colleges.
•Notifies you and your counsellors if your grades are missing or incomplete.
•Advises the college when you have accepted an offer of admission.
Who does what?Who does what?Who does what?Who does what?
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HIGH SCHOOLS:
•Distribute your Ontario Education Number (OEN), the College and Quick Reference Guides.
•Provide OCAS with your personal and academic information and updated grade information in Feb. April and July.
•Notify OCAS if you transfer to another school.
Who does what?Who does what?Who does what?Who does what?
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YOU:
•Set up your own online account and create your personal username and password.•Keep this information in a safe place, you will need it to log on to your application.•Write down your OCAS application number.•Complete your application •Verify your academic information.•Make changes to your application online.
Who does what?Who does what?Who does what?Who does what?
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YOU:
•Pay the application processing fee (your application will not be sent to the colleges until payment is received at OCAS)•Print a copy of the Application Verification summary•Verify online that OCAS received your application fee and any other documents you sent.•Complete additional requirements for admission, if required, and acknowledge your acceptance of a college offer.
Who does what?Who does what?Who does what?Who does what?
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•Electronic applications preferred
•OUAC will send marks to McGill, Bishop’s, Concordia, UBC, Simon Fraser, UVictoria & Dalhousie if you include your OUAC Number on your application!
•Student Services will send your transcript to other post-secondary institutions if you tell Ms. Huard where you have applied and when to send them!
Applying out of ProvinceApplying out of ProvinceApplying out of ProvinceApplying out of Province
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FinancesFinancesFinancesFinances
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University College
Tuition 5200 2200
Texts 1200 1100
Accomodation 4500 4500
Meal Plan 1800 1800
Total $14,700 $9,600
Paying the BillsPaying the BillsPaying the BillsPaying the Bills
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•Savings from work•Co-op Programs•Scholarships•Bursaries•Student Loans•Family
ScholarshipsScholarshipsScholarshipsScholarships
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Entrance…automatic based on average of best 6 GRADE 12 U or M courseseg. Carleton 95+ ……….$4000 x 4 years
92-94.9…...$3000 88-91.9…...$2500 84-87.9…...$2000 80-83.9…...$1000
Prestige...application needed/90% /extracurricularGeneral…apply through Student Services for school nomination or send in yourself. www.studentawards.comwww.canlearn.cawww.millenniumscholarships.ca
OSAP- Ontario Student Assistance PlanOSAP- Ontario Student Assistance Plan
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•Apply on-line in the Spring•Amount based on family income….threshold increases if more than one child is attending a post secondary institution•Repayable once person is employed•Bursaries also available•Loans are portable…out of province or country•Hint: If you apply for OSAP, check Aiming For The Top Scholarship box on University/College application•www.osap.gov.on.ca
Student ResponsibilitiesStudent Responsibilities
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•Do your homework…check Viewbooks and the Internet, visit campuses and attend Information Sessions hosted by Nepean•Talk to Teachers, Parents, Neighbours, Ex-Nepeanites•View Application Tutorials on-line at OUAC or OCAS websites or at www.nepeanhighschool.com for links to Scholarships, Campus Tours and University/College Visits•Respect the deadlines!!!!!
Thank You and Good Luck!Thank You and Good Luck!
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Questions?
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• WEBSITES FOR CAREER INFORMATION AND EXPLORATION• www.careercruising.com – login: Ottawa, password: 26280• www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/career• http://careermatters.tvo.org• www.jobfutures.ca• www.on.workinfonet.ca• www.salaryexpert.com• WEBSITES FOR APPRENTICESHIP CAREERS• www.edu.gov.on.ca/skills.html• www.tradeability.ca• www.careersintrades.ca• www.apprenticetrades.ca• www.promotingskilledtrades.com• COLLEGE• www.ontariocolleges.ca• UNIVERSITY• www.electronicinfo.ca• www.trainyourbrain.ca• www.myfuture.ca• www.canlearn.ca• www.schoolfinder.com
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