post secondary planning for grade twelve students
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POST SECONDARY PLANNING FOR GRADE TWELVE STUDENTS. NORTH PARK Secondary School. INTRODUCTION. MS. GILES MRS. LACOURCIERE MRS. MUTASSEM MRS. WATSON FROM STUDENT SERVICES. The Goals of the Assembly are to Successfully Inform and Enable Grade Twelve Students to:. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
POST SECONDARY PLANNING FOR GRADE TWELVE STUDENTS
NORTH PARK
Secondary School
INTRODUCTION
MS. GILES MRS. LACOURCIERE MRS. MUTASSEM MRS. WATSON
FROM STUDENT SERVICES
1. Research and Select appropriate pathways for post secondary education
2. Understand the application process for universities (OUAC)
The Goals of the Assembly are to Successfully Inform and Enable Grade Twelve Students to:
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Check your O.S.S.D. requirements: Credit Count (30 credits: 18 Compulsory
and 12 optional selections)Community Involvement (40 Hrs)OSSLT/OLC4O0 (Literacy Test or
Course)Locate your O.E.N. Ontario Education
Number for College applications (OCAS)
New Transcript Information
Credits taken outside Peel and Dufferin Peel will be indicated on your transcript by noting the institution where the credit was taken.
Credits taken at a Private School will be indicated on your transcript.
Research and Select Appropriate Pathways for Post Secondary Education
Consult Resources in Student Services such as post secondary calendars and resources
Use www.myblueprint.ca or www.careercruising.com
Consult Ontario’s University website
www.electronicinfo.ca Clarify your research with your guidance
counsellor
Understand the application process
for both Colleges (OCAS) and Universities (OUAC)
Both OCAS and OUAC are applied to by online applications
You will need access to a computer for this process either at home or at
school.
Information You Will Need Before Starting Your Application A valid email account to communicate with
the application centre. (Try not to use email accounts with odd names like cuteteddybear@ whatever.ca or [email protected]!)
Your address and postal code Your PIN number Credit Card or other information to pay for
the application.
OUAC Demonstration
www.ouac.on.ca Go to “Undergraduate
Applications” Select “Ontario Secondary School
Students” (OUAC 101)
OCAS Demonstration
www.ontariocolleges.ca Select “Discover Ontario Colleges” Choose “Find a College Program” After your research, record the programs and
colleges that interest you on your handout. Select “Apply to College” Choose “Create a User Account” Add your program choices to your online
application
Create a BACKUP PLAN
Plan for your primary destination/program of choice, but have a backup plan ready. Your backup plan(s) may be to:
Apply to a different university and/or college
Apply to different programs of study Consider an apprenticeship program Return to NPSS for an additional semester
or year. (Pick courses this year for next year to ensure a spot for you at North Park!)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the application deadlines?
OUAC: By January 12, 2011.
OCAS: By February 1, 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions
2. Is there a fee for my application?
Yes!OUAC: $120 for 3 choices and
$40 for each additional choiceOCAS: $95 for 5 choices with a
maximum of 3 at any one college.
Frequently Asked Questions
3. How do I pay for my selections?
Either by:
a) Credit Card online (best option as processed immediately)
b) Telephone with Credit Card (ok option as processed fairly quickly)
Frequently Asked Questions
c) By Money Order or Certified Cheque (least preferable option as your application will not be processed for several days, causing you to miss the application deadline)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my mind about my program or destination?
Yes! But be aware that college application changes are processed, but are considered on a first come first served basis and only until programs are filled/wait lists established.
OCAS will accept program changes up until end of April 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions
University and university program changes are processed.
OUAC will accept program changes up until February 4th, 2011 for consideration for early CONDITIONAL acceptance. This is not a deadline date. Changes will be accepted at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I get my O.E.N. for my College application?
It is located on the top right side
of your
Student Status Sheet!
Make an appointment with your counsellor for a status sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I get my P.I.N. for my University application?
Listen to the announcements. In the commons during period 1, date TBA.
Remember to WRITE IT DOWN to prevent problems if you lose it!
Frequently Asked Questions
How will I know if I am accepted anywhere?
OUAC: online will have status for acceptance. Check regularly
Universities will mail you a letter stating conditional acceptance is offered.
Conditional means if your marks stay the same or increase! Even a drop of 0.1% could result in your offer being withdrawn.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will I know if I am accepted anywhere?
OCAS: online will have status for acceptance. Check regularly! Respond by the date provided.
Colleges might mail you a letter stating conditional acceptance is offered.
Conditional means if your marks stay the same or increase! Even a drop of 0.1% could result in your offer being withdrawn.
A Concluding Thought…
Don’t Procrastinate! The online application sites often are
overloaded and crash during the last few days before the deadlines…Don’t wait! Start and complete your application as soon as possible! Suggested Deadline:
Friday December 17th.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Grad Forum in February. North Park Graduates return to discuss what really happens at University and College.
OSAP Seminar in May. Check out the website www.osap.gov.on.ca
YOU HAVE THE ABILITY. ARE YOU WILLING TO PUT IN THE
EFFORT?
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