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Beyond Grade 12

Pathways Information

October 2016

Reviewing Your Credit Counselling

Summary

Have you completed:

30 credits by June 2017

The Literacy Requirement

A minimum of 40 hours of Community

Involvement (remember to get pre-

approval)

Review your CCS and use the checklist

on the back to make sure you are on

track to graduate.

You need 40

Community Hours

Have you successfully

completed the Literacy

Requirement (OSSLT)?

What is full disclosure?

The universities and colleges will have full access to all

your Grade 11 and Grade 12 marks

All attempts at courses will be noted on the transcript

Courses taken and withdrawn after the full disclosure date

will be flagged with a “W”

Semester 1 course changes made after November 18th

will be reported on your transcript.

Grade 12 students must be enrolled in a minimum of 3

credits each semester. Part-time status is not

permitted, unless extenuating circumstances.

Credits from outside of RGSS

If you are taking a credit outside of RGSS you must:

Provide documentation to Guidance confirming enrolment.

Students cannot be enrolled in the same course at day

school and private school

If you are enrolled in a pre-requisite credit now for a Sem 2

course, the final report card must be submitted by

Friday, January 27, 2017.

All final marks must be forwarded to us by - Friday, June

16, 2017.

RGSS is not responsible for submitting marks to OUAC

or OCAS for any credit not earned with the York Region

District School Board!

Choosing a pathway

• What type of experience do you have?

• Work?

• Volunteer?

• Co-op?

• Is your resume up to date?

• Access employment centres and other services for tips

• Fast Track to the Workplace - May

Workplace

Apprenticeship Earn while you learn (90% work, 10% school)

If you are going to pursue an

apprenticeship you should consider;

• How long is the apprenticeship?

• Does it require math or science?

• Are you applying to a union or a

College?

• Are you applying for the

Accelerated OYAP program?

• Fast Track to the Workplace - May

College vs. University College University

PURPOSE To prepare for specific career To gain knowledge and

expertise in certain area

LENGTH OF STUDY Most programs are 2-3 years

in length

Most programs are 3-4

years

TEACHING/LEARNING Focus on hands on and

applied; often involve field

placement

Focus on lecture style and

textbook learning

WHERE YOU END UP May need to pursue further

education to move up or

qualify for certain jobs

May need additional job

related training or pursue

further education to get a

job

College Programs

Where can I find information

about College Programs?

www.ontariocolleges.ca

What courses do I need to take?

Grade 12 English is mandatory

May require math and or science

Some programs may require

interviews, auditions or portfolio.

University Programs

Where can I get information?

www.electronicinfo.ca

University program guides

University websites

What courses do I need?

Research program requirements

A minimum of 6 Grade 12 “U” or

Grade 12 “M” courses are

required for application

What Grades do I need?

Schools will publish last years cut off

marks for entry into their programs.

Joint College/University Programs

and Degree Programs at College Students earn a university degree and a college diploma at the same time. For example:

Joint degree and diploma from York University and Seneca college in Creative Advertising and Communication Studies

Collaborative programs offer the combination of hands-on learning that colleges are known for with the more theoretical approach of university studies.

Usually need a minimum of 65% based on 6 “U” or “M” grade 12 courses

www.ontransfer.ca

College:

go to www.ontariocolleges.ca

costs $95.00 for 5 choices - maximum 3 at one college.

Open to apply now

Apply before Feb. 1, 2017

University:

go to www.ouac.ca

costs $150.00 for 3 choices, $50.00 for each extra choice.

Need PIN to apply, available mid November

Apply before Jan. 11, 2017

How to apply?

After I apply... You may receive communications through

mail

email

School portal

Not all schools communicate the same way.

You may also need to complete;

an English Language test and/or English

Language proficiency test.

a portfolio.

a supplemental application / statement of

experience.

an interview.

When do I find out?

College:

• February 1, 2017 earliest date an offer

could be made

• Respond by May 1, 2017

University

• Early offers typically in March or end of

April

• Latest date – May 27, 2017

• Conditional offers (must maintain

average)

After you have applied to Ontario Universities through OUAC, start the application process for out-of-province universities Complete individual applications for each university. Pay close attention to:

Application Fees Application deadlines Programs of study Admission requirements Scholarship information

Verify which of these universities can obtain

your high school marks through OUAC

(they will ask for your reference # on your application)

Out of Province

Make an appointment with your alpha counsellor to discuss information and logistics of applying to U.S. colleges Register and write SATs (if you haven’t done so already) Students interested in applying for early decision must see your alpha counsellor ASAP

U.S. Colleges

Common Questions

When do marks get submitted to the

Colleges / Universities?

Do I need to send my marks?

What if I retake a course?

Do Colleges and Universities see

grade 11 marks?

Do all schools/programs give

alternate offers?

I might take a year off after secondary school (a gap year). Can I defer my acceptance to the following year? Policies about deferrals vary. Contact the school directly to find out their policy Will I be considered for Early Admissions? Universities will review grade 11 marks and sometimes decide to offer an early admission. Otherwise, schools will wait to see your grade 12 marks. Queens University offers early admission if you complete your PSE and supplementary essay - please check out their website for more info.

Additional Questions:

Same admission requirements as everyone else!

After you have been accepted, YOU will have to

contact the school's “Student Support Services

Dept.” to arrange supports and accommodations

Make sure your psychological assessment has been

updated within 3-5 years

What if I have an "IEP" and I am

applying to University or College?

If you have been attending school in Canada or in

an English speaking country for less than 3 full

years, you will likely have to complete and English

proficiency test. Eg. TOEFL or IELTS

Check with the individual schools and testing bodies

for requirements and deadlines

**Equivalencies have not been granted this year yet.

This will happen in November

ELL/ESL and Newcomers to Canada

Your Homework

Review your Credit Counselling

Summary

Use the checklist on the back of

your CCS to ensure you are on

track to graduate

Do your research!

Make a guidance appointment

with any questions or concerns

you may have

Richmond Green Pathways Fair

• Wednesday, November

16, 2016 - 1:30 pm to

3:30 pm.

• Research in advance,

and ask specific

questions about program

choices, admission

requirements, and

campus life.

If I need more information?

Review College & University handouts

distributed in class today

Follow us on Twitter @rgss_guidance

Check out the Post Secondary board outside

Guidance for information on open

houses/campus visits

Meet with your guidance counsellor for

application assistance.

QUESTIONS?