Life Beyond DSSS
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Life Beyond DSSS•Workplace•Apprenticeships•College•University
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Workplace: Joining the workforce upon graduating
• Co-op• Resume writing/Cover Letter• Cold calling• Searching the ‘Now Hiring’ job market• Employment fairs• Job Agencies• Interviewing
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Apprenticeship• Co-op/work experience preferred - OYAP (16/16 rule)• College – train while completing a college course• www.ontariocolleges.ca and www.apprenticesearch.com
Applying• Through an employer - apply directly to an employer,
union or local committee who will support you in your apprenticeship training
• Employment Ontario can help you with your job search• The employer must register the apprentice with:
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
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Post Secondary SchoolsCollege and University
should have done should be doing be aware of
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OSSD Requirements/Transcript (should have done)
• Updated?• Accurate?
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Gathering Information(should have done)
• Research should be done and recorded by now!• If not....get to it!
Important Websites www.careercruising.com - Matchmaker and My Skills Assessment www.myblueprint.ca/peel - Learning Styles Inventory, Discovery,
Explorations www.ontariocolleges.ca or www.myblueprint.ca/peel – 5 choices (rank
them) www.electronicinfo.ca or www.myblueprint.ca/peel – 3 choices (rank them)
Things to consider Strengths, area of interest Proximity to home Cost of attending Campus life Work experience
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Information you have gathered(should have done)Colleges – 5 program choices
Universities – 3 program choices
Program codes, admission requirements, program start dates, school name, program name
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What you should be working onAdditional RequirementsPortfolio submissions (i.e. art programs) - Continually update it - Know the requirements - Know submission deadlines - Be prepared to discuss
Audition dates (performance programs) - Become aware of audition date - Practice
First AidCPRCriminal Reference Check
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Campus Tours(should be doing)
Visit post secondary websites (Admissions, Undergraduate students), DSSS – Student Services Tab
Book an appointmentAttend tour sessionsAttend open housesGo on a residence tour
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Application Dates(be aware of)
College: Oct. – Feb. 1University: Dec. – Jan. 14
(11:59pm)
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College Applications(be aware of)
You will need:5 program choices you are applying to in
ranked order (program names and program codes); maximum of 3 at one school
OEN (status sheet)SINComplete mailing address (including postal
code)The DSSS mident number (909673)Payment format (credit card strongly
recommended, cheque, money order) - $95 to apply
Appropriate email; one you checkDon’t tell us you have applied
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Applying to Collegewww.ontariocolleges.ca
Select ‘APPLY NOW’Select‘ Create an Account’
This video will guide you through the application processhttps://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqyTffuiaX8&list=UUzgmQVDYD64s4m3M8559Pvg&index=3
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University Applications(be aware of)
You will need:Program choices you are applying to in
ranked order (program names and program codes)
Your OUAC PIN (from your G.C.)The DSSS mident number (909673)Your student numberYour complete mailing address (including
postal code)Payment format (credit card strongly
recommended, cheque, money order) $140; $47 for each additional choice
Appropriate email; one you checkDon’t tell us you have appliedYou can apply to both college and university
programs
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Applying to Universitywww.ouac.on.ca
Select ‘Undergraduate Applications: (OUAC) Current Ontario Secondary School Students’
Scroll down and select ‘101Online Application’
Click on the ‘Login’ box
This video will guide you through the application processhttp://www.ouac.on.ca/ugrad-tutorials/
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Mark Transmissions(be aware of)
Make sure your transcript is up-to-date and accurate
Electronically by the PDSB
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Offers (of Admission)(be aware of)
College: Earliest offers – Feb. 1 (must confirm through
www.ontariocolleges.ca)May 1 – deadline to confirm acceptance
UniversityFeb/March for strong candidatesMay 28 – majority of applicants will receive a response
from Ontario universities: conditional offer of admission, refusal, deferral (must confirm through www.ouac.on.ca)
June 1 – earliest date by which Ontario universities require a response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment (registration or residence deposit)
Check email (even SPAM folder)
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How will I know if I am accepted to College or University?OCAS/OUAC online will show your
acceptance status. Check your file regularly for updates
Colleges/Universities will mail you a letter stating that a conditional acceptance is offered
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What does ‘Conditional’ mean?You still need to complete all OSSD
requirements and graduateYou still need to successfully complete Your average grade must stay the same or
increase! (even a drop of 1% could result in your offer being withdrawn)
You must graduate with a minimum of six 12U/M credits
You must pass all prerequisite subjects that are required for your program
You must successfully pass any required auditions or submit a Profile Questionnaire etc. as required
You must meet minimum English Language Proficiency requirement (if applicable)
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English Language Requirements(should be doing)
In Canada less than 5 years, may be required to write an English Language Proficiency Test (i.e. TOEFL)
Application will not be considered until test results have been received
Research now (test dates, locations, times)
Online practice test
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Scholarships and Bursaries(should have done, should be doing)
You should have started by now
Admission averagesApplication basedWebsitesYour parents workplaceComplete the applications well in advanceAdditional documentation
(recommendation/reference letter, transcript, essays)
CourierConfirmation of receipt
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Scholarships and BursariesWebsiteswww.studentawards.comwww.scholarshipscanada.comwww.osca.cawww.ontariocolleges.caSchool specificwww.dsssonline.com
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OSAP(be aware of)
Apply in late April/early Mayhttp://www.ontario.ca/education-and-training/how-get-osapApply for 30% off tuition granthttp://www.ontario.ca/education-and-training/30-off-ontario-tuition
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Important Dates(should be doing)
Visit the student services section of www.dsssonline.com
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Upcoming Events (2015-2016)Nov. 12 – Post Secondary Fair
(David Suzuki Secondary School), 6:00-8:00pm
Post secondary school open houses/campus tour days
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Keep OrganizedCreate a filing system so each
university/college has a separate file
Keep ALL correspondence from that university/college choice as you may need it later (supplementary applications, residence applications, etc)
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Be The Change
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Concerns?See your Guidance Counsellor
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Questions?