WELCOME PSHS CLASS OF

2016Grad Game Plan

Less than 180 days to go… Over the next 10 months you will:

Complete your final credits to graduateFinish your Community Involvement hoursApply to college or university or begin an

apprenticeship orPlan your gap yearLook for financial assistance (scholarships,

OSAP)Begin your life after high school…

Step 1: Make sure you are graduating!

Check your CCS/Book your Grad Game Plan Interview (starting next week!)30 credits, 18 compulsories (**on-line**)

- No? SEE US ASAP!!!

Literacy requirement- No? SEE US ASAP!!!

40 hours Community Involvement- No? Get to work…come see us in Student

Services

○ APRIL 1 DEADLINE

Step 2:Get prepared… University entrance

Best 6 “U” or “M” level courses (includes ENG4UO)Course requirements vary by school / program.

See handouts and web resources. College entrance

Overall averageALL programs require 12 “C” EnglishCourse requirements vary by school / program.

See handouts and web resources Apprenticeships

Connect with us about how to get started!

Step 3:Make a plan & do the research Book an appointment with Papalia or Weichel Research college programs @

www.ontariocolleges.ca Research university programs @

www.electronicinfo.ca or ouac.on.ca Research trade options @

www.apprenticesearch.com Research options at www.careercruising.com Plan to attend events / workshops

See “Important Info / Dates” in handout

If you are headed to Post Secondary…

Ontario College Fair @ PSHS – Oct. 13th

Aboriginal Post Sec. Fair @ PSHS – Oct. 30th

U / C / Other Visits @ PSHS – See Schedule in Student Services and Listen to Announcements!!

Step 4:Applying and Application deadlines

UniversityApplication process begins after you receive your

PIN number in late October/early November.Last day to apply: January 13, 2016

CollegeApplication process begins in late OctoberLast day to apply with “equal consideration”:

(*likely*) February 1, 2016 If you only do ONE THING on time this year,

make sure it is your college or university application!

College/University not your cup of tea?

Apprenticeships Armed Forces Victory Lap Gap Year Employment

Step 5:$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Scholarships (ONGOING – Be the early

bird…)See the handouts in Student ServicesSee Scholarship board in Student Services

○ www.studentawards.com○ www.scholarshipscanada.ca○ www.schoolfinder.com

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)Apply on-line in the springMust be accepted at a post-secondary institution

to qualify

Step 6:Take Control Review the resources Review your Credit Counselling

Summary Sign up for the visits and a Grad Game

Plan Meeting starting tomorrow. Sign up for follow-ups as needed!

Attend class and do your bestMarks count!