Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute Guidance Department

Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute
Guidance Department
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Apprenticeship
College
University
Workplace – permanent or gap year
Study Abroad
Additional Courses
Travel
Volunteer
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Identify which courses you have
enjoyed the most
Identify which courses have given
you the most difficulty
Think about your strengths and
weaknesses
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Think about how you learn best – hands
on vs. textbook
Find out as much information about the
university, apprenticeship or college
program as possible (what courses will
you be required to take in 2-4 years?)
Visit the school’s Guidance – Career Resources page and
make use of the links provided
http://www.cedarbraeci.com/
What is APPRENTICESHIP?
Apprenticeship is a form of post-secondary
education like university or college…but there
is MORE!
 Apprenticeship is an option that combines onthe-job training with technical training to
become a highly skilled tradesperson
 Apprentices not only learn skills in a
classroom, they receive paid on-the-job
training with an employer.
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Do you enjoy…
 Working with your hands and putting things
together?
 Understanding how things work?
 Being physically active?
 Learning by doing?
 Working with new technologies?
If you say “Yes”, consider taking an
apprenticeship and become a
tradesperson!
Apprenticeship Training
 Apprentices spend 40-44 weeks a year on the job and go to
school 6-8 weeks.
 An apprenticeship takes 2-5 years to complete.
 Apprentices earn a salary on the job from the first day of
employment.
 Apprentices receive a Certificate of Qualification in a
designated trade after writing a final exam.
Apprenticeship Timeline
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In school
2 to 5 years
In school
In school
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Over 150 skill trades are available
Jobs in the skill trades are in demand
In 2010, there were 50,000 unfilled jobs in the
trades
Steps to become an
apprentice:
STEP
STEP
STEP
STEP
STEP
1
2
3
4
5
Considering University?
WHY choose university?
 specific career goals that require a university education
 passion for theoretical and conceptual learning
WHO is university for?
Someone who….
 enjoys abstract concepts associated with course material
and theoretical learning
 is able to complete most course work independently
 able to understand, read, review, and complete
assignments independently (very little professor support)
 has a minimum 75% average in 6 “U” or “M” courses,
including prerequisites
eINFO Search
Programs
How to
use eINFO
(tutorial)
Search by
University
Search by
key words
Find A
Program
Click on the name of a
university to find the
school profile and an
overview of important
information
Click on ‘Programs’ to
see what you can study
at the university
Click on the program
name to find out
information about
the specific program
Make sure you check
Grade Range and
Program Prerequisites.
Click on ‘Program
Website’ to find out more
information about the
specific program.
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Based on 6 grade 12 U or M level courses
Prerequisite courses are included
Some programs have minimum marks for
certain subjects i.e. 70%-75% in ENG4U or
MHF4U
Every university calculates averages
differently
Repeated courses may be treated differently
Conditional offers will state averages that
you must maintain
Collaborative
University &
College
Programs
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Collaborative programs offer the
combination of hands-on learning and
theoretical approach.
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Students may earn either one or two
credentials — one from the college
and/or one from the university.
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Admission requirements are the same as
universities (Based on 6 grade 12 U or M
level courses)
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Check to see which application centre to
apply to for these programs (OUAC,
OCAS or both)
University
Application
Application
Tutorials
Application Tutorial –
OUAC 101 Online
Application
Tutorial for Reviewing
and Changing a
submitted application
The first
page of the
OUAC
application
can be
used to
browse
programs
without
logging in.
After clicking on the
login button on page 1
then you must enter 3
pieces of information:
School Number
Student Number
PIN
You will receive this
information at the end of
November or beginning
of December.
Prepare
your
application
working
from left to
right
Click to add
programs to
your application
Browse
programs using
these search
options
Choose one of
the universities
to view the
programs that
are available.
Each program has
a code.
• Write down the
code of the
programs you
are interested
in.
• Click on the
program you
want to add to
your
application.
1. Check
program
admission
requirement
2. Fill in
required
information
3. Click on “Add
Program”
Step 3 – Fill in
Personal Information
Step 2 – Order
Program Choices
Final Step – Press
Submit
• Review and print the
application
information
• Pay application fee
• An OUAC reference
number is assigned
immediately – record
this number
• Check email for
confirmation
message
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$150 for 3 program choices (All fees are nonrefundable)
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For each university/program choice in addition
to your initial three, it will cost $50 per choice (All
payments must be in Canadian Funds)
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Maximum of three program choices at any one
university
Payment methods include credit card and online
banking.
Check your OUAC account and email regularly;
this is how the universities will communicate
with you.
Arts &
Science
Kinesiology
Engineering
Music
Architectural
& Visual Studies
St. George
Faculties
Mississauga
Scarborough
You can choose a maximum of 1 program from
Mississauga, Scarborough, or any of the 5
St. George faculties to a maximum of 3 for
U of T.
Thinking about College
Programs
 College programs combine academic and
practical/technical skills training with
employment preparation in some of the
following areas:
 Applied Arts, Business, Health and Human
Services and Technology
 May be a transition pathway:
General Arts and Science Program for two
years and then transfer to university (check
transfer agreements)
 May be a “Pre” program
 Two or three years in special career
related area
 Will usually require:
Grade 12 English
Graduation from high school
Senior level courses
 Some programs may require specific
courses such as:
Biology, Chemistry, Technical Math,
grade 11 or 12 Math
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Possible additional requirements may include
an interview, supplementary application,
portfolio, tests
Specific prerequisite courses (e.g. ENG4C/U) at
specific levels
May prefer a good grade in College English and
Math courses instead of a mediocre grade in the
University level
Based on all Grade 11 and 12 marks including
Co-op
Check college application information
brochures and websites to find out more
4 years of academic study blending theory
and practical experiences
 small classes mean comfortable learning
environment
 career focused, developed in consultation
with employers
 co-op experience provides real-life
opportunities
You need to have 6 grade 12 U and/or M
courses to apply but cut off marks may not
be as high as University (e.g. 65% average)
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Find a
Program
Application
Tutorial
Highly
Competitive
Programs
Areas of
Study
Chart
Tutorial to help Find Programs and
College Application Procedure
Keyword
Search
Search by
College
Refine
Search
Enter a
keyword
and click
“Search”
Program Title
OR
College Name
Name of
the
college
Campus
where the
program
is offered
Program status:
OPEN programs
are still accepting
applications
When the
program
starts
Click “Visit” to link
to specific program
information on the
college website
Create an account by selecting a
username and password.
Write down your username and
password.
(Keep your password in a safe place.)
Create Challenge
questions: select
from the pull-down
list, or create your
own.
An account activation email will
be sent to the email address you
entered when you created your
account.
Click the link in the email to
activate your account.
Click the link to
access the login
screen.
Login using the
username and
password created
during account sign
up.
• February 1 is the earliest date
colleges may accept students.
• Offers of admission will continue
to be sent out until programs are
full or waitlisted
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Check your OCAS account and email
regularly; this is how the colleges
will communicate with you.
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$95 for 5 program choices only (no more
than 3 program choices at one college)
How to Pay Your Application Fees
 Pay online using a credit card.
 Pay directly from your bank account with online
banking.
 Mail - by money order or certified cheque. Made
out to ontariocolleges.ca and should clearly
indicate your application number
◘ A written application some university programs
require in addition to your OUAC application
◘ Important for both admission and scholarship
consideration.
◘ Failure to submit this form may jeopardize the
consideration of your application.
◘ Read everything carefully!
◘ Optional? – You really should submit it!
◘ Deadlines are firm
◘ Make a professional email address.
Comparing Costs
COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY
$ Application Fee = $95
$ Tuition = $2,500 – 6,400
$ Residence & meal plan
$ Application Fee = $150
$ Tuition = $6,400 –
= $7,500 – 10,000
$ Books = $1,300
$ Travel, food, phone,
other living expenses
= cost varies
$ Total = $11,395 - 17,795
(IF LEAVING HOME)
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$
$
$
17,000
Residence & meal plan
= $9,000-14,000
Books = $1,500 – 2,500
Travel, food, phone,
other living expenses
= cost varies
Total = $17,050 -33,650
(IF LEAVING HOME)
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Talk with your family to figure out how you can
afford to go to school
RESP – Registered Educational Savings Plan
Entrance Scholarships – grades count!!
Other scholarships requiring an application
e.g. community organizations, corporations,
government
Bursaries – based on financial need
OSAP – Ontario Student Assistance Program
(available in May)
Part-time and summer jobs – Personal savings
eINFO - Scholarship and Tuition Fees
Click on Finance Fees &
Scholarships to get to the
Scholarships page. Here you can
research specific University
scholarships.
Click on Tuition and Fees
in order to find out the
cost of specific university
programs
◘ If you are planning to graduate at
the end of June your community
hour forms need to be handed in
by June 6, 2016.
◘ If the volunteer hours are not
completed you will not receive a
diploma
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January 13, 2016 – Last day to apply online
February 5, 2016 - Recommended last date
for students to make changes as well as
adding new program choices
May 27, 2016 – The latest date applicants
can expect a response from an Ontario
university.
June 1, 2016 – Earliest date that Ontario
universities may require a response to an
offer of admission and a financial
commitment of any kind.
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February 1, 2016 – Applications received
and paid for on or before this date will be
given equal consideration by the
colleges
May 1, 2016 – Confirm your offer of
admission
June 15, 2016 – Earliest date colleges
can require payment
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November 3 & 20, 2015 Current courses and credit
history
February 8 & 9, 2016 Updates to current courses,
credit history, and Semester 1 final marks
April 25 & 26, 2016 Updates to current courses,
credit history, and semester 2 mid-term marks
July 4 & 5, 2016 Updates to current courses, credit
history, and semester final marks
August 17 & 26, 2016 Final marks from summer
school and updated credit history
(http://www.cedarbraeci.com/guidance.html)
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Keep Working - all offers from colleges and
universities are conditional. Your Final
Marks Matter!!
Create realistic multiple plans (Plan A, B & C)
Use all research tools available to gather
information to make informed decisions
Show up for tests, auditions, interviews or
portfolio presentations on time
Take the time to VISIT & TOUR all of the
schools you are interested in
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