BCHS Post Secondary Information Fair (Handout)

BCHS Post Secondary Information Fair

Thursday, October 18th, 2018

9:35 - 10:55 am, BCHS Gymnasium

Grade 11 and 12 students will have the opportunity to attend this event to help them make informed decisions about their future. The following is a list of some of the institutions that will participate in this event:

Ontario Colleges	Ontario Universities	Out of Province Universities
Cambrian College (Study North)	Algoma University	Bishop’s University (QC)
Canadore College (Study North)	Brock University	Dalhousie University (NS)
Collège Boréal (Study North)	Carleton University	Niagara University (USA)
Confederation College (Study North)	Lakehead University	Saint Mary's University (NS)
Fanshawe College	Laurentian University	Simon Fraser University (BC)
Fleming College	McMaster University	St. Francis Xavier University (NS)
George Brown College	Ryerson University	University of New Brunswick (NB)
Humber College	University of Guelph	Other
Mohawk College	University of Guelph-Humber	CAnadian Armed Forces
Niagara College	University of Ontario Institute of Technology	Class Afloat- Study Abroad and Gap Year Program
Northern College (Study North)	University of Ottawa	Marca College Hamilton- Private Career College
Sault College (Study North)	University of Toronto	Max the Mutt College of Animation, Art & Design- Private Career College
Seneca College	University of Waterloo	Metalworks Institute- Private Career College
Sheridan College	Queen's University	Toronto Academy of Acting For Film and Television- Private Career College
	Western University - Main Campus - Brescia University College - Huron University College - King's University College	YMCA Employment & Training Centre
		Redeemer University College (Private)
	York University	Tyndale University College and Seminary

What can you do to prepare?

Do your post-secondary research beforehand and review the attached questions to consider based on your chosen pathway (apprenticeship, college, university, or work).

You may also want to bring a sturdy bag to carry all the materials you collect! Enjoy your experience at the fair and use your time there wisely!

On the Day of the Event: Questions to ask while at the fair.

At the fair you will have a chance to speak in-person with College, University and Apprenticeship Program representatives and ask questions. Consider using some of the following questions to start a conversation with a representative from the school you are interested in.

Admission Requirements:

What courses are required in order to be admitted into the programs that interest me?

Are there additional admission requirements for admission to the program I am interested in?

Can I go right into Education/Teaching, Law School, Optometry, Pharmacy, Medicine or any other professional program directly from High School?

Do you accept courses that have been taken through night school, summer school and elearning?

Program:

Does your school have (the program that interests me)?

Where can I get more information about (a particular program)?

Are you hosting an open house that I can attend to learn more about the program?

Look at the school calendar or visit the school website for more information.

Finances:

What are the costs involved in attending your school for one year?

Do you award scholarships automatically or do I need to apply?

What are the criteria for your scholarships and when are the amounts determined?

Lifestyle:

How do you apply for residence?

Is residence guaranteed?

What varsity sports are available?

Can you still play sports if you are not on a varsity team?

Campus support services offered especially for new students?

What are the class sizes like at your school for a first-year student?

Next Steps:

When are your campus tours available? Are you offering any special open houses during the fall?

What can I expect from the information sessions?

Do I have to be in my last year of high school if I plan to attend the information sessions or to take a campus tour?

After the fair, you may have questions you wish to ask of your Guidance Counsellor. Please come and make an appointment with Mrs. Victorino or Mr. Moran if you feel it would be helpful to your Pathway Planning.