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Websites for Career Information and Exploration

www.careercruising.com(user: nepean, pass: knights)

www.osca.ca

www.edu.gov.on.ca

http://nhsstudentservices.wikispaces.com

www.youth.gc.ca

www.workingincanada.gc.ca

www.schoolfinder.com

www.mazemaster.on.ca

www.twitter.com/NHS_StuServices

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Websites for Apprenticeship Careers

www.tradeability.ca

www.careersintrades.ca

www.apprenticetrades.ca

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Ontario Universities

Algoma Nipissing Toronto

Brock OCAD UOIT Carleton Ottawa Waterloo

Guelph Queen’s Western

Lakehead RMC WindsorLaurentian Ryerson YorkMcMaster S.W.Laurier

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Class of 2012 Top 10 Universities

Carleton Toronto Ottawa St. FXQueen’s Trent Dalhousie WesternGuelph Waterloo

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Ontario Universities’Application Centre

Applying On-line to Ontario’s Universities

COMPASS.101 for Ontario Secondary School Students

www.ouac.on.ca/101/

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STEP 1: your COMPASS Access Codes

Your guidance counsellor will give you a confidential letter containing your access codes in late November:

PIN (Personal Id #)

School Number

Student Number

These numbers allow you to access your COMPASS.101 application

Your PIN is confidential! Don’t

share it with anyone else!

Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2012

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STEP 2: Research Your University Options

Check out www.electronicinfo.ca (e!NFO) - a complete guide to Ontario universities with scholarship information and program search options. More help: university websites, U.I.P., campus tours, & recruiter visits to NHS.

Once you’ve made your program choices go to www.ouac.on.ca/101/ to access tutorials and complete your application. View COMPASS.101 booklet as a guide.

Talk to counsellors, family, teachers and friends for advice.

OUAC Questions? 519-823-1940

Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2012

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October/November 2012: Counsellors visit classes to distribute information about EINFO. OUAC application access codes will be available in late November or early December. At this time, you can apply!

January 16, 2013: Latest date to submit completed on-line applications and fees to the OUAC. This is the application deadline!

February 5, 2013: Recommended last day to make changes to your application to be eligible for early admission offers.

May 29, 2013: Latest date by which you can expect a response from an Ontario university. Responses could be: 1) an offer of admission 2) a refusal or 3) a deferral pending the receipt of additional information.

June 3, 2013: Earliest date by which Ontario universities may require a response to an offer from an Ontario secondary school student.

STEP 3: Mark your Calendar

Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2012

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STEP 4: Pay for your application - $130.00You have the following three options:

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.

Ontario Universities’ Application Centre 2012

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Let’s Get Started!

You will access the on-line application at: www.ouac.on.ca/101/

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AlgonquinCentennialDurhamGeorge BrownKemptvilleNorthernSt. LawrenceSheridanLa Cite

CambrianConestogaFanshaweGeorgianLambtonMohawkRidgetownSault

Algonquin College – Fall 2012 = 107 (65 are June Grads, 412 last 4 years)

CanadoreConfederationFlemmingHumberLoyalistNiagaraSt. ClairSeneca

Ontario Colleges

Ontario College Application Service 2012

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Applying Online to

Ontario CollegesThe Ontario High School Application Tutorial

Ontario Colleges Application Service 2012

OCAS: Ontario Colleges Application Services

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Before you get Started

Checklist:Explore your college options.Check out college websites, publications and tours.Research program admission requirements.Take a look at the online Program Locator (www.ontariocolleges.ca) or 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.

Ontario College Application Service 2012

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Oct/Nov 2012: Applications may be submitted on-line at www.ontariocolleges.ca. Ontario Education Numbers (OEN) are available from Ms. Huard in Student Services or on your report card.

February 1, 2013: Applications received at OCAS by this date will be given equal consideration by the colleges. After this date, applications are processed, but considered by the colleges on a first-come, first-served basis. Earliest date that applicants may receive an offer of admission. Earliest date that applicants may confirm an offer.

May 1, 2013: Applicants must confirm their acceptance of an offer of admission to their chosen program through www.ontariocolleges.ca

June 17, 2013: Earliest date that colleges may require payment of tuition fees.

Important Dates: OCAS

Ontario College Application Service 2012

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The $95 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.

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Did you know?

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With your OEN, set up your own online account and create your personal username and passwordKeep this information in a safe place, you will need it to log on to your applicationWrite down your OCAS application numberComplete your application Verify your academic informationMake changes to your application onlinePay the application processing feePrint a copy of the Application Verification Complete additional requirements for admissionAcknowledge acceptance of a college offer

Here’s what you do!

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Collaborative Bachelor Degrees: Algonquin/Ottawa…Nursing, Algonquin/Carleton…Information TechnologyArticulation Agreements: Advance standing into degree programs. Business Diploma - Nipissing B. Comm – 3rd year….. & study @ AC. Applied Bachelor Degrees at Algonquin: Interior Design, E-Business Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management (Co-op).

UniversitiesDegree3 to 4 yearsOSSD6 Gr.12 “U” or “M” courses (check program prerequisites)

Apply through OUAC$130 for 3 choices$44 for each additional

CollegesDiploma2 to 3 yearsOSSDENG4C + PrerequisitesApply through OCAS$95 for 5 choices

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Online applications need to be sent directly to the institution

OUAC will automatically send your marks to McGill, Bishop’s, Concordia, UBC, Simon Fraser, U.Victoria & Dalhousie if you include your OUAC Number on your application!

Student Services will send your transcript to other post-secondary institutions at your request!! Ms. Huard needs to know where you have applied and when to send them!

Applying out of Province

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Finances Per Year

University College

Tuition and Fees $6613-$9780 $2400

Books and Supplies $1300 $1300

Room and Board $8863-$9531 $8000

Personal Expenses $2000 $2000

Totals (approx.) $18776-$22611 $13700

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Savings from work

Co-op Programs (check institution’s website)

Scholarshipshttp://nhsstudentservices.wikispaces.com (Scholarships and Financial Assistance link)

Bursaries http://nhsstudentservices.wikispaces.com (Scholarships and Financial Assistance link)

Student Loans http://nhsstudentservices.wikispaces.com (Scholarships and Financial Assistance link)

Family

Paying the Bills

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Workshop…please attend on November 8th in the Library at lunch

Entrance…avg. of best 6 Grade 12U/M courses, no application req.

Carleton U. 95+ ……….$4000 x 4 years 90-94.9…...$3000 85-89.9…...$2000 80-84.9…...$1000 (all renewable at A-)

Prestige...application required/90%/extracurricular/volunteer/leadership.

Researching Scholarships: *http://nhsstudentservices.wikispaces.com

(Scholarships and Financial Assistance link)www.studentawards.comwww.canlearn.cawww.scholarshipscanada.comwww.electronicinfo.ca (use “searchable scholarships”)

Scholarships

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•Apply on-line in mid-May•Amount based on family income….increases if more than one child is pursuing post-secondary•Repayable once student is employed•Bursaries also available•Use the OSAP calculator to determine $•Loans are portable…out of province or country•OSAP Express & 30% off Ontario Tuition (<160k)•www.osap.gov.on.ca

OSAP: Ontario Student Assistance Plan

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LD Students in University/College:

Students with Learning Disabilities have access to all accommodations and provisions that have been provided in high school through their IEP. Students should self-identify early with the institution’s Centre for Students with Disabilities (Canadian University and College Disability Offices) to arrange for accommodations. Recent psycho-educational assessments are required (within last 4 years). Orientation sessions offered at most campuses. Making the Cut Nov. 21st and May 1st @ Carleton. Register in our Learning Centre. See Mrs. Gaspar.

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Do your homework: Check Viewbooks and School Websites, visit campuses and attend post-secondary Information Sessions in the library Talk to Counsellors, Teachers, Parents, Recruiters, Coaches and Ex-Knights View Application Tutorials on-line at OUAC and/or OCAS websites. Check www.nepeanhighschool.com – Link to nhsstudentservices.wikispaces.com for Scholarship Information, Grad Newsletters, Campus Tours, University/College Visits and this Gradbook. Follow @twitter.com/NHS_StuServices for important alerts, updates, and reminders. All Grad Requirements by June 28/2013.

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WEBSITES FOR CAREER INFORMATION AND EXPLORATIONhttp://nhsstudentservices.wikispaces.comwww.twitter.com/NHS_StuServiceswww.careercruising.com – username: nepean, password: knightswww.youth.gc.cawww.workingincanada.gc.cawww.mazemaster.on.cawww.osca.caWEBSITES FOR APPRENTICESHIP CAREERShttp://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/employmentontario/training/index.htmlwww.tradeability.cawww.careersintrades.cawww.apprenticetrades.caCOLLEGEwww.ontariocolleges.cawww.gotocollege.caUNIVERSITYwww.ouac.on.cawww.electronicinfo.cawww.degreesindemand.cawww.myeducationhasvalue.cawww.schoolfinder.comSCHOLARSHIPS http://nhsstudentservices.wikispaces.com(Scholarships and Financial Assistance link)www.studentawards.comwww.canlearn.cawww.scholarshipscanada.com

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