��POST-SECONDARY INFORMATION SESSION��OCTOBER 3, 2023��PATHWAYS, RESEARCH, APPLICATIONS
Self-Check-in about the Future
Self-Reflection Questions
You got this far in high school, and you are about to take the next steps. As you start planning for post-secondary, think about what worked and didn’t work for you so far.
Research: “Who Am I” Surveys
on My BluePrint
Research: “Who Am I” Surveys
on My BluePrint
Check Graduation Requirements
You need:
If you are applying to post-secondary, you also need to make sure you have the required high school credits.
One credit from Group 1
You also need to ensure that you have your group 1,2 and 3 Credits.
One credit from Group 2
One Credit From Group 3
“Ontario Student Status” Report
FHCI GUIDANCE WEBSITE
Pathways after High School
There are four main pathways:
You may have over 7 careers in your life! Choose the pathway that’s most interesting for you!
Let’s look at
Trades &
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is Post Secondary Education!
There is an incredible demand for Skilled workers resulting from mass retirements due to Covid-19.
According to the Conference Board of Canada, there will be a shortage of 560,000 skilled workers by 2030.
Apprenticeship & Skilled Trades�
Apprenticeship & Skilled Trades�
Ontario News Release
March, 2022
Between July and September 2021, there were more than 330,000 unfilled jobs in Ontario, many of which are in the skilled trades.
Apprenticeship & Skilled Trades�
Careers in Trades
TDSB Ontario Youth Apprenticeships Program (OYAP)
Exploration Programs
https://www.tdsb.on.ca/High-School/Your-School-Day/Curriculum/Experiential-Learning/Skilled-Trades
College Programs in Skilled Trades
https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/skilled-trades/earn
Overview of Application Timeline
September & October
Reflect on your interests & ask people you know
September & October
Research programs and schools. Begin application process
November & December
Applications!
January & February
Supplementary Application/
Student Profile/
Portfolio
May
OSAP Application
College vs. University?
College vs. University�What do you want in the end?
College
University
Certificate (1yr)
Diploma (2yr)
Advanced Diploma (3yr)
Bachelor Degree or Collaborative Degree (4 yr)
Bachelor Degree (4yr)
…then
Masters Deg. (2yr)
Doctorate Deg. (3yr)
Professional Deg. (?)
College vs. University�What type of learner are you?
College
University
Unique blend of academic learning and practical, hands-on training
Programs are designed in partnership with employers
Low student to teacher ratio
Academically rigorous with a focus on theory rather than skills
Programs more focused on academia/advancing research
Lecture sizes may be over 1000
College Diploma vs. Degree
Credentials:
Advanced Diploma (3 years)
Diploma (2 years)
- Transfer pathways to degree programs
Degree (4 years)
- Can continue in post-graduate degrees (i.e. Master and PhD)
- Need 6 Grade 12 U/M level courses to apply
Collaborative Programs �College Diploma + University Degree�
Science
With Western
With McMaster
Let’s
Research
College!
Overview of Ontariocolleges.ca
Overview of Ontariocolleges.ca
Overview of Ontariocolleges.ca
Overview of Ontariocolleges.ca
OCTOBER 2023
5PM - 9PM
OCTOBER 2023
9AM - 2PM
ENERCARE CENTRE HALL B
EXHIBITION PLACE, TORONTO
FREE EVENT, NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Overview of Transmissions�College Timeline
Month | Data |
October 6 | Target date for demographics, marks history, and current and projected registrations for the entire school year |
November 17 | Midterm marks for semester 1 |
February 7 | Final marks for semester 1 |
April 26 | Midterm marks for semester 2 |
July 5 | Final marks for semester 2 |
August 9 | Final marks for summer school courses |
Let’s
Research
University!
University Myth # 1
I can apply for “Early Admission”
Definition of an “Early Offer”:
Conditional offers based on Gr. 11 marks and Gr.12 timetable.
You cannot apply for early admission! They decide to make you an offer. Different universities and different programs choose differently.There is no one standard or date.
Myth # 2
I get to choose which marks to submit
You do not!
Your marks are transmitted by TDSB to OCAS and/or OUAC.
OCAS – Grade 9 to 12
OUAC – Grade 11 and 12 only
Myth # 3
I have an advantage if I have all my easy/tough subjects in semester 1 or 2.
Overview of ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca
Overview of ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca
Overview of ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca
University Program vs. Major
Example: Western (18 Programs)
Within the Program: Arts and Humanities
University Program vs. Major
Example: Western (18 Programs)
Program:
Medical Sciences
(You apply for the program now, not major)
Degree: BMSC
(What you will end up with)
Major: Biochemistry and Cancer Biology
(What you intend to specialize later)
Applying out of Province
The OUAC assists the following out-of-province universities with collecting academic data for Ontario high school students who have applied through the OUAC:
Students who apply to these out-of-province universities can authorize the universities to request their academic information from the OUAC. To authorize them, the applicant must include their 11-digit OUAC Reference Number on the university’s application form.
Overview of Transmissions�University Timeline
Month | Data |
November 6 | Demographics Mark history (all grades) Current and projected courses |
November 14 | Midterm marks for semester 1 |
February 12 | Final marks for semester 2 |
April 22 | Midterm marks for semester 2 |
June 30 | Final marks for semester 2 |
July 29 & August 28 | Final marks for summer school courses |
Ontario Universities Fair
The OUF will be taking place on
October 21-22
10am-5pm at the
Metro Toronto Convention Center
Admission is Free!
Credits Taken Outside TDSB
It is now the outside schools’ responsibility to add the course to OUAC ( University Application Portal ). FHCI IS THE SCHOOL THAT ADDS THE FINAL MARK
Final report cards MUST come directly from the issuing school
We MUST receive those final marks 5 school days before the scheduled transmission dates.
We will not add final marks on OCAS or OUAC website between scheduled transmissions
June 26th is the final date for us to receive your private school report card so it can be added.
June 30th is both the transmission date and the last date for teachers before summer, so…
Resources for Research
Resources for Research
Resources for Research
And of course….
your Guidance Counsellors…
A – K Mr. Oosterhoff
L – Z Ms. Reid
Come to your appointment
with specific questions
or MyBlueprint assessment results
to help us help you!
My BluePrint
U.S.A. and other International Applications
If you are applying to post-secondary in U.S.A. and outside of Canada, you must book an appointment to inform your Guidance Counsellor ASAP!
What else should I consider at this point?
Look out for upcoming scholarship reports
If in Canada for less than 4 years, check your…
Language Requirements
Post-Secondary Info Session #2: How to Apply!?
Date: October 17, Period 3
In the meantime, start your research so we can support you better!
General Questions