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Port Credit S.S. …
Hello College, University,
Workplace, Apprenticeships,
and Life…
PCSS Guidance Counsellors
A-G Ms Boston
H-O Ms Fullerton
P-Z Ms Kearns
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Which school email do you check regularly?
All the credits and grades you’ve earned to date.
Check all the compulsory credits you need, make sure if you are missing any to see your counsellor A.S.A.P.
Your current courses for this year.
Additional information needed to graduate: Have you passed the literacy test? Have you completed any community hours (40 needed for graduation)?
This outlines compulsory and optional credits you’ve earned and what you can earn by June 2018.
Port Credit S.S.
Post-Secondary
Pathways Fair
Thursday, Nov.16th
8:30 – 12:00
An opportunity for Gr.12 students to…
• explore post secondary pathways
(work, apprenticeship, college & university).
• make informed post-secondary choices during the Fall application process.
• sign-up for 3 information workshops of your choice.
What your morning will look like:
8:00 - 8:30 Pick-up schedule in Auditorium Hall
8:30 - 9:20 Session 1
9:25 - 10:10 Session 2
10:15 - 11:00 Session 3
11:00 - 12:00 Information Fair/lunch
Regular attendance for Per.3 and Per.4
Employment Services (YMCA)
Attend this session and find out about the services they can offer to assist YOU find a job.
Workplace Representative at PCSS Pathways Fair
• LiUNA! Local 183 (Construction Trades)
• Auto Training Centre
• Armed Forces
• Culinary Arts/Esthetics/Hair
• Pre-apprenticeship programs
offered through colleges(e.g. Skills Training Centre @ Sheridan College)
Apprenticeship Representatives at PCSS Pathways Fair
• Humber
• George Brown
• Seneca
• Sheridan
• Conestoga
• Centennial…and many more!!
Colleges attending PCSS Pathways Fair
Laurier, Guelph-Humber, Queen’s,
York, McMaster, Waterloo, Guelph,
Western, Ryerson, Toronto
University of Ontario Institute of Technology,
Brock, Windsor,
OCAD University, Windsor, Lakehead, Ottawa
Universities attending PCSS Pathways Fair
• Metal Works (sound, light, music)
• Peel Regional Police
• Fire Fighting
• Brampton Flight Centre
• Financial Planning/OSAP
• Nursing
Other Interesting Sessions at PCSS Pathways Fair
pcssonline.com > Student WebOpens: Today at Lunch!
Workshop Registration
Click on ‘Login’
• Login = Student #
• Password = BYOD password
Go to:
Port Credit S.S.Post Secondary Fair
Pick your 3 workshops
SUCCESS!
• Select one workshop from each session
• First come, first served!
• Once a workshop is full, it is FULL
• Once choices are made, click 'submit'
• Attendance will be taken at each workshop
RECAP
We will chase you to make selections if you have not done so by the deadline
OR
We will select for you!
Registration Deadline:Fri. Nov. 3rd
myBlueprint
Grade Assessments GoalsWork > Resumes
& Cover LettersHigh School Post-Secondary
Work>
Occupations Money Portfolios
7Complete Learning
Styles SurveyAdd 2 Goals Add 2 Interests
Favourite 1
Occupation
Add 1 box and Write a
Reflection
8Complete Personality
SurveyAdd 2 Goals
Add 5 Skills &
Abilities
Plan Courses for
Grade 9
Favourite 1
Occupation
Add 1 box and Write a
Reflection
9Complete Interests
SurveyAdd 2 Goals
Add 2 Extra-
Curricular Activities
Plan Courses for
Grade 10
Favourite 1
Opportunity
Favourite 1
Occupation
Add 1 box and Write a
Reflection
10Complete Knowledge
SurveyAdd 2 Goals Add an Objective
Plan Courses for
Grade 11
Favourite 1
Opportunity
Favourite 1
Occupation
Create a Budget
(minimum 5
income/expenses)
Add 1 box and Write a
Reflection
11Complete
Motivations SurveyAdd 2 Goals
Add 2 Work or
Volunteer
Experiences
Plan Courses to
Graduation
Favourite 1
Opportunity
Favourite 1
Occupation
Add 1 box and Write a
Reflection
12Complete 1
Compatibility SurveyAdd 2 Goals Add 2 Achievements
Ensure Your Plan
Fulfills all
Requirements
Favourite 1
Opportunity
Create/Review a
Budget
(min 10
income/expenses)
Add 1 box and Write a
Reflection
myBlueprint
Who Am I?
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Is your current career plan the same as it was when you were in Grade 8?
Post-Secondary Planner
Post-Secondary Planner
Post-Secondary Planner
Exit Survey
• Available NOW – May 31st
• myBlueprint• You will need to complete this survey in
order to:• Receive your OUAC PIN in November• Buy a Prom ticket
Exit Survey
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What is your planned post-secondary destination next year?
UNIVERSITY
APPLICATIONS
Undergraduate Degree (B.A., B.Sc., BBA/BComm, B.Eng., and many
more!) –General Degree is 3 years–Honours Degree is 4 years
Co-op & Internship programsDegrees are also available at many
colleges
Programs
ENG 4U+
5 Gr12 U/M Courses• Program-specific averages
• Averages are calculated using your top 6U/M courses including English and any program pre-requisites
Admission Requirements
• Electronic info
www.electronicinfo.ca
What marks?
Acceptance based on:
Semester One FINAL &
Semester Two MID-TERM
• Each University program has a policy on repeated courses and night school, summer school, eLearning courses
• It is your responsibility to research this information prior to application
Repeated courses,
Summer/Night/eLearning courses
Application Procedure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=88&v=OzSXiPm-w0A
OPEN: November 2017 – January 20181. Pick up your PIN number from Guidance
in November (when you hear the announcement)
2. www.ouac.on.ca
3. Choose 3 programs4. Pay $150 (additional programs + $50 each)
5. Transcripts are submitted electronically6. Wait for Offers of Acceptance (Feb – May)
www.ouac.on.ca
• Some programs at some Universities make early conditional offers of admission to students with academic excellence in their Grade 11 year
• Please note that this is very rare, and not something you should necessarily be striving for
• Rely on the regular admission process…it works!
Early Acceptance
If you are not admitted to the specific program you applied to, the university may provide an offer of admission to a different (alternative) program.
Alternate Offers
OUAC Deadline
January 17th
2018
COLLEGE
APPLICATIONS
• Variety of programs• Certificate (1 year / 2 semesters)
• Diploma (2 year / 4 semesters)
• Advanced Diploma (3 year /6 semesters)
• Co-op (duration varies)
• Bachelor’s degrees in applied areas of study (4 years
/ 8 semesters)
• Graduate certificate (1 year /2 semesters) for those who
have already completed a postsecondary diploma or degree
• Joint college-university programs• Shorter program lengths
Why College?
College Research: e-materials
ENG4C or 4U
+Program-specific Courses
(Grade 11 or 12, U/C/M)
Admission Requirements
What marks?
Acceptance based on:
Semester One FINAL &
Semester Two MID-TERM
What marks?
Highly Competitive Programs
Colleges will use Grade 11 FINAL marks if you have not completed a Grade 12 required course in semester one.
Eg. Nursing, Vet Tech, Paramedic, Game Programming, Graphic Design, ECE, Dental Hygiene, etc.
Application Procedure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqyTffuiaX8
October 2017 – February 2018
1. www.ontariocolleges.ca
2. Choose 5 programs (max. 3 per college)
3. Pay $95
4. Transcripts are submitted electronically
5. Wait for Offers of Acceptance (Feb – May)
www.ontariocolleges.ca
ONTARIOCOLLEGES.CA
MOBILE APP
Deadline
February 1st
2018
For equal consideration
Generally – completion of a two year diploma, with marks over 70%, will grant you admission into the 2nd year of a comparable university program.
Ontario Counsel on Articulation and Transfer
www.ONTransfer.caSearch for “articulation agreements” for your specific
college.
College University
ONTransfer.ca
1. Pre-apprenticeship Program at College- Build skill base and knowledge of trade- Connect to potential employers
eg. Conestoga College ~ Auto Service TechnicianHumber College ~ Plumbing Cambrian College ~ HVAC
2. Direct entry via employerwww.apprenticesearch.com
Apprenticeship Options
MORE GREAT
INFORMATION
Financial Aid
Ontario Student Assistance Program–osap.gov.on.ca–Applications are open NOW
Student Loans from Banks–Contact your local branch
Scholarships & BursariesScholarships
– Entrance & Application– Check BYOD email for The Scholarship Report– Binders in back of Guidance– Various Criteria (academic, extra-curricular, financial need)
• www.peelschools.org/students/scholarships• www.ontarioscholarships.ca• www.scholarshipscanada.com• www.yconic.com
Bursaries– Entrance awards by school– Academic & Needs-based
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Fall Visits• Plan to take a Fall Tour of the schools you are
interested in!• Visit the institution websites for details
University Applications DUE
January 17th, 2018
College Applications DUE
February 1st, 2018
Key Dates
To the Port Credit S.S.
Graduating Class of 2018…